Unit 2 Making a difference
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
【课前自主探究】
Task 1: Fast Reading
1.had to walk ten kilometres 2.cleaning windows and doing gardening 3.near a primary school in Uganda 4.had turned out to welcome him 5.set up a foundation 6.to help
Task 2: Careful Reading
1—4 DCAB
Task 3: Micro-writing
1.believing 2.developing 3.to earn 4.for
5.children 6.and 7.was built 8.inspired 9.their 10.an
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.(3)contribution (4)making (5)撰稿 (6)contribute to或make contributions/a contribution to
2.(3)relief (4)relieved (5)To our relief (6)breathed a sigh of relief/sighed with relief
3.(3)Earning (4)to earn/make a living
4.(1)①broke down ②broke in ③broke into ④broke up ⑤broke out ⑥break through (2)break into a smile (3)broke into tears (4)broke into laughter and applause
5.(3)①set up ②set about ③set off ④set off/out ⑤set aside ⑥set down
句型透视
(3)What we need most right now
(4)What really matters/countsUnit 2 Making a difference
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.1.internal 2.fund 3.insight 4.earned
Ⅱ.1.relief 2.donation 3.reality 4.shortage
5.effective 6.perseverance 7.recyclable
Ⅲ.1.make a difference 2.am grateful to 3.contribute to
4.turned out 5.To our relief 6.set up 7.break into a smile
Ⅳ.1.What puzzles me most
2.with which he could buy
3.a lecture titled “Good eating habits”
4.not to teach you to earn your bread
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Omar Freilla和他的团队在南布朗克斯创办企业,通过与当地社区合作,将被丢弃的材料重新利用,创造了一项繁荣的事业,并为社区居民提供了就业机会。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第二段“…Omar saw a different kind of potential amidst its challenges.He envisioned a new approach to the mountains of discarded materials.”以及第三段 “Omar was just out of college and he started thinking about how he could get this ‘good garbage’ to people who could use it. Instead of destroying things like old windows and doors, why not clean them up and resell them ”可知,Omar的主要动机是通过创办企业来解决社区面临的环境问题。故选B。
2.D 推理判断题。根据第四段“To start his business, Omar put up flyers along the truck-jammed, trash-filled streets of his neighbourhood, looking for people to work with him. He soon found four other dedicated workers. They rented a warehouse (仓库) and started looking for donations of used materials.”和第五段内容可知,Omar积极与社区紧密合作,来获得支持和资源,以此来创办企业。故选D。
3.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A hardware store gave 2,000 gallons of paint that was still good but was being thrown away because it was past its expiration date (有效期).”可知,五金店提供有用的资源来帮助Omar的生意。故选B。
4.B 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Although the South Bronx was one of the nation’s poorest and most polluted areas, with crowded roads and poisonous industrial sites, Omar saw a different kind of potential amidst its challenges. He envisioned a new approach to the mountains of discarded materials.”并结合文章讲述了Omar Freilla在南布朗克斯创办企业,通过与当地社区合作,将被丢弃的材料重新利用,创造了一项繁荣的事业,并为社区居民提供了就业机会可知,B选项“社区合作:变废为宝”最适合作为文章标题。故选B。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了改善社区需要大量的志愿者贡献自己的力量,并介绍了参与社区改善的一些好处。
1.F 根据上文“Oftentimes, when we feel dissatisfied with how things are done in our community, it can be tempting (有诱惑力的) to pull back entirely from getting involved.”可知,人们对社区中发生的事情感到不满时,就不会参与到社区的改善中,F 选项“在这些时候,我们往往会觉得自己的意见无关紧要。”承接上文,符合语境。故选F。
2.D 根据上文“You can make small everyday improvements to your community. You may not notice when the park looks especially clean.”可知,空处应与公园有关,D 选项“然而,当它看起来特别脏的时候,你就会注意到。”中的it指代上文的the park,且与上文构成转折关系,符合语境。故选D。
3.B 根据下文“There are many people who’d like to get involved but don’t know how. By seeking out involvement opportunities, you can set a good example and you can also help others find the resources and information they need to get involved.”可知,本段在讲为他人树立榜样,B 选项“你可以为别人树立一个好榜样。”中的others指代下文的many people,引出下文,符合语境。故选B。
4.G 根据上文“You can develop good values in your family.”以及kids 可知,该段内容与孩子们有关。G 选项“让孩子们参与任何他们可以安全参与的活动。”中的them指代上文的your kids,且与上文构成递进关系,符合语境。故选G。
5.C 根据上文“Start something big. If you’ve noticed something going on in your area that you think is a problem, the chances are that others have noticed it, too.”以及下文“In this way, you can start something big!”可知,有些问题人们可能都注意到了,而且即便有的问题没被注意到,一旦它们引起人们的关注,人们很可能会对此发表意见,C 选项“那么为什么不引起对这些问题的关注呢 ”承上启下,符合语境。故选C。
Ⅶ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在间隔年的经历和感受。
1.and 考查连词。句中explore your interests, gain new experiences和develop skills为并列成分,所以用连词and连接。故填and。
2.an 考查冠词。名词adventure意为“冒险经历”时,为可数名词,此处表泛指,且形容词unforgettable的发音以元音音素开头,所以用不定冠词an。故填an。
3.to step 考查固定搭配。allow sb to do sth意为“允许某人做某事”。故填to step。
4.countries 考查名词复数。形容词several后接可数名词的复数形式。故填countries。
5.volunteered 考查动词时态。陈述过去的事情,用一般过去时。故填volunteered。
6.effectively 考查副词。修饰动词communicate,用副词形式。故填effectively。
7.to 考查介词。adapt to是固定短语,意为“适应”。故填to。
8.exploring 考查固定搭配。spend time (in) doing sth意为“花费时间做某事”。故填exploring。
9.which/that 考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词topics,指物,关系词在定语从句中作主语,所以用关系代词which或that引导。故填which/that。
10.have been 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语so far可知,用现在完成时。主语为these skills,所以谓语动词用have。故填have been。Unit 2 Making a difference
Back in my freshman year, I found myself wondering whether it should really be called “volunteering” if students only do it because they have to.
I ended up volunteering at Weyrich Health Care Centre, helping elderly patients with daily tasks. The more I did these tasks, the more disconnected I felt from the seniors. Though I felt bad for them, I did not want to communicate with them.
Then one rainy day, I met Colonel Hemsworth. He invited me to his table and asked for some company. I regarded this as another boring task. However, when I listened to his stories, I learned that he was a brilliant war soldier and I found his tales interesting.
After my brief talk with Colonel, I realized that I shared common characters with all the seniors. I met with many learned senior citizens who shared their experiences and wisdom. No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways. I found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned their histories.
Some people argue that volunteering and working for change does not help. However, they fail to realize that the world is constantly changing and humans must adapt. My experience at Weyrich Health Care Centre has taught me that refusing to change one’s views and accept new ones leads to short-term goals that finally munication with others is an important part of life. Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your résumé, but it is a time for service and personal growth.
Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive to me. By communicating with them, I have developed into a more optimistic person.
【主题词句背诵】
1.end up doing sth 结果/到头来是做某事
2.feel bad for 为……感到难过
3.ask for some company 想要一些陪伴
4.regard…as…把……看作……
5.meet with sb和某人见面
6.learned adj. 有学问的;知识渊博的;博学的
7.fail to do sth没能做成某事
8.lead to导致
9.optimistic adj. 乐观的
10.Back in my freshman year, I found myself wondering whether it should really be called “volunteering” if students only do it because they have to.
回想大一的时候, 我发现自己一直在想, 如果学生们只是因为必须要做而去做, 这是否真的应该被称为“志愿服务”。
11.The more I did these tasks, the more disconnected I felt from the seniors.
我越做这些工作, 就越觉得自己和老年人脱节。
12.No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways.
我不再漫无目的地在走廊徘徊。
13.Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your résumé, but it is a time for service and personal growth.
做志愿工作不仅仅是一项要求或丰富简历的一种方式,而是服务(他人)和获得自我成长的机会。
14.Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive to me.
现在我喜欢做志愿服务, 身边围绕着给我生动地介绍历史的老人们。
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Task 1: Fast Reading
Task 2: Careful Reading
Choose the best answer according to the text.
( )1.Which of the following is NOT what Ryan did to help deal with water shortages
A.Doing some household chores for his family and neighbours.
B.Collecting money to build a well in Africa.
C.Setting up a foundation.
D.Buying a hand pump.
( )2.Which of the following statements about the children in Uganda is true
A.They received the $2000 Ryan sent them.
B.They had been carrying water to school from their homes before the well was built.
C.They met Ryan in person and gave him a warm welcome.
D.Their characters were made different than before by Ryan’s deeds.
( )3.Which words can be used to describe Ryan’s qualities
A.Caring and determined.
B.Grateful and brave.
C.Nervous and persistent.
D.Courageous and joyful.
( )4.What can we infer from the passage
A.Over 800,000 students in Africa can get clean and safe water.
B.Ryan perfectly matches his words with his deeds.
C.Ryan earned the money by himself.
D.As he grew up, Ryan’s attitude changed a lot.
Task 3: Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
As a six-year-old Canadian schoolboy, Ryan had trouble 1. (believe) that many people in 2. (develop) African countries couldn’t get enough clean water. So he planned 3. (earn) money to build a single well somewhere in Africa. When he soon reached his first target of $70, he was told that the money was only enough 4. a hand pump and that a well actually cost $2,000. He was determined to help other 5. (child) have clean water instead of giving up. He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbours 6. persuaded them to donate money. After several months, Ryan had raised the $2,000, with which a well 7. (build) near a primary school in Uganda. At last, he saw the finished well with his own eyes. Ryan’s experience led him to set up a foundation to encourage more people to help. More and more 8. (inspire) people continue to give him 9. (they) support, so that the work of building more wells is going on to benefit more people in Africa.
Now, as 10. adult, Ryan holds the insight that the question to ask is not “Why don’t I help ”, but “How can I help today ”.
1.contribution n. 贡献
(教材P17)the contribution these people made to society 这些人为社会做出的贡献
(1)make a contribution/contributions to (doing) sth 为……做出贡献
(2)contribute v. 捐献;做贡献;撰稿
contribute to 捐献;做贡献;有助于;导致;
为……撰稿
(3)contributor n. 捐助者,贡献者
[温馨提示] 在短语make a contribution/contributions to…和contribute to中, to为介词, 后跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语。
【活学活用】
(1)Everyone should make a contribution to protecting our living environment.
每个人都应当为保护我们的居住环境做贡献。
(2)Fresh air and exercise can contribute to good health.
新鲜空气和运动有助于健康。
(3)With the Qingming Scroll, Zhang Zeduan made an outstanding (contribute) to Chinese art and greatly influenced generations of future artists.
(4)By volunteering in the community, I hope to contribute to (make) our city a better place to live.
(5)熟词生义
It is an honour to be invited to contribute to your literature magazine.
(6)As a teacher, I strive to the education of my students and their future success.
作为一名教师,我努力为我的学生的教育和他们未来的成功做出贡献。
2.relief n. (焦虑、痛苦等的)减轻,缓解
(教材P17)The amount of relief and comfort experienced by the sick after the skin has been carefully washed and dried, is one of the commonest observations made at a sick bed.
病人在皮肤被仔细清洗和弄干后所感受到的轻松和舒适, 是在病床上最常见的观察结果之一。
(1)to one’s relief 令某人宽慰的是
in/with relief 欣慰地;如释重负地
breathe a sigh of relief(=sigh with relief)
松了口气
(2)relieve v. 减轻,缓解
(3)relieved adj. 感到宽慰的;放心的
【活学活用】
(1)At that moment, a sense of relief washed over her.
在那一刻,她如释重负。
(2)Her clever jokes, delivered with a charming smile, effectively helped to relieve the tense atmosphere.
她那些机智的笑话,配合着迷人的微笑,有效地帮助缓解了紧张的气氛。
(3)It’s a (relieve) to see those trapped in the ruins rescued.
(4)Having ensured the bird was in good condition, we felt (relieve).
(5) , the kids arrived home safe and sound.
使我们感到欣慰的是, 孩子们都安然无恙地到家了。
(6)I finally and thought for the first time that things were going to be okay.
我终于松了口气,第一次认为事情会好起来。
3.earn v. 赚得;挣得;获(利);应得;博得,赢得(名声)
(教材P19)At first, his plan was to earn money to build a single well somewhere in Africa.
一开始, 他的计划是挣钱在非洲某地建一口井。
(1)earn money=make money 赚钱
earn/make a living 谋生
earn a fortune 赚一大笔钱
earn the respect/admiration/reputation
赢得尊敬/钦佩/名誉
(2)earnings n. [pl.] 收入;收益;赢利
【活学活用】
(1)Many people leave their villages to earn a living in cities, leaving old people and children behind.
很多人留下老人和孩子, 离开村庄到城市谋生。
(2)Her unselfish acts earned her the respect of all who knew her.
她无私的行为使她赢得了所有认识她的人的尊敬。
(3) (earn) a promotion at work, she finally achieved her long-held dream of becoming a manager.
(4)He works hard every day , never complaining about the difficulties he faces.
他每天努力工作以维持生计,从不抱怨所面临的困难。
4.break into a smile 突然笑起来
(教材P20)He broke into a joyful smile.
他脸上露出了开心的笑容。
break into laughter/applause/cheers/tears
爆发出笑声/掌声/欢呼声/突然哭起来
break into 闯入(及物);突然开始(做某事)
break in 闯入(不及物);插嘴
break out (战争、斗殴、疾病等)爆发
break through 取得突破
break up (使)分裂;(使)破碎;(关系等)结束;解散;放假
break down 出故障;(讨论、关系)失败;(情绪)崩溃,垮掉;使分解;破除(障碍、偏见等)
【活学活用】
(1)用break相关短语的适当形式填空
①After working non-stop for several days, her body finally and she had to take a break.
②Just as I was about to finish my sentence, he with his own opinion.
③The thieves the museum and stole several valuable paintings.
④He lost his job and his marriage . Misfortunes never come alone.
⑤A terrible fire on Sunday night, leaving the Henderson Tower seriously damaged.
⑥Scientists think they are beginning to in the fight against cancer.
(2)When his lips , it is enough to melt nearly anyone’s heart.
当他的嘴唇绽开笑容时,这足以融化几乎所有人的心。
(3)The young girl when her favourite toy was accidentally broken by her brother.
当小女孩最喜欢的玩具被哥哥不小心弄坏时,她突然哭了起来。
(4)When the comedian made a funny joke, the audience .
当喜剧演员讲了一个笑话时,观众们爆发出笑声和掌声。
5.set up 建立,成立,创立;(尤指临时)建起,竖起;安排
(教材P20)Later, Ryan’s experience led him to set up a foundation to encourage more people to help.
后来, 瑞安的经历促使他创建了一个基金会, 来鼓励更多的人伸出援手。
set off 出发,动身;引发,激起;引爆(炸弹);触发(警报)
set out (for/to do sth) 动身,启程;开始工作
set about (doing) sth 着手做某事
set down 写下;记下
set aside 留出;不理会
【活学活用】
(1)Having worked in Microsoft for 10 years, he resigned and set up a company of his own.
在微软工作了十年后, 他辞职并创办了一家自己的公司。
(2)The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. 警察在城外的路上设置了路障。
(3)用set相关短语的适当形式填空
①The charity organization has a shelter for homeless children in the city.
②After graduating, she finding a job that would allow her to raise her whole family.
③The smoke detector sensed the fire and the fire alarm.
④He will tomorrow on his journey to Beijing.
⑤We must some money for a rainy day rather than run out of our income immediately.
⑥The secretary has all the key points of the meeting.
(教材P19)What they needed was a well dug near their homes. 他们需要的是一口打在他们家附近的井。
what 引导主语从句
句型公式
【句式点拨】
“What they needed”是主语从句;a well被过去分词短语dug near their homes修饰。
what的意思是“所……的事/物”, 相当于“the thing(s) that…”。
【活学活用】
(1)What she experienced left a lasting impression on her.
她所经历的事给她留下了持久的印象。
(2)What was once regarded as impossible has now become a reality.
曾经被认为不可能的事情, 现在已经变成现实。
(3) is a clear plan of action.
我们现在最需要的是一份明确的行动计划。
(4) is that you should put your ideas into practice.
真正重要的是, 你应该将自己的想法付诸实践。Unit 2 Making a difference
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
●Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.The thought of losing her beloved pet caused tears to roll down her cheeks, but she managed to hide her (内部的) pain.
2.To carry out our environmental protection strategies , we need to (资助)various projects that promote sustainable practices in our community.
3.The festival will begin with a lecture about the long history of Chinese tea, from which you will gain a deep i into tea cultivation and production.
4.As a teacher, she was pulling her weight and had e the respect of her students.
●Ⅱ 单句填空
1.We all breathed a sigh of (relieve) when he came home safe and sound.
2.The museum has received a $5 million (donate) from the Bradley Foundation .
3.The actor pretends to be a confident man, but in (real) he is very shy.
4.Due to the current (short) of funds , our charity has been unable to provide the necessary assistance for all those in need.
5.The teacher’s encouraging words were an (effect) source of relief for the students who were feeling anxious about their upcoming exam.
6.Their genuine concern for others, their (persevere), and their resolve fill me with hope.
7.Students will create craft items from
(recycle) waste, which will be sold on the spot to raise money for a local foundation .
●Ⅲ 短语填空
1.Everyone can (产生影响) and every dollar counts. Please join us and donate some money to help earthquake victims.
2.I (对……感激) my teacher for sharing her unique insight into the subject, which has greatly enriched my understanding of it.
3.By recycling our waste, we can (有助于)a healthier environment and reduce the negative impact of human activities on the planet.
4.Thousands of screaming fans (出席) to welcome the champions home yesterday.
5. (让我们感到欣慰的是), the issue was only internal miscommunication and easily resolved .
6.The city has recently (建立) a beautiful fountain in the centre of the park, attracting many visitors.
7.After months of treatment for the disease, she finally received good news from her doctor and couldn’t help but (突然笑起来).
●Ⅳ 句型训练
1. is how someone with such a severe disability can overcome the challenges and achieve so much in life. (主语从句)
最让我不解的是,一个患有如此严重残疾的人是如何克服挑战并在生活中取得如此大的成就的。
2.To his delight, he had saved 10 dollars, his mother a birthday present.(介词+关系代词)
令他高兴的是,他已经攒了10美元,用这笔钱他可以给他妈妈买个生日礼物。
3.In order to help us have a healthier eating habit, will be given by Steven, a well-known nutritionist.(分词作定语)
为了帮助我们有一个更健康的饮食习惯,著名的营养学家史蒂文将做一个题为“良好的饮食习惯”的讲座。
4.The primary purpose of education is , but to make every mouthful sweet.(不定式作表语)
教育最主要的目的不是教你如何谋生,而是使每个人生活得更甜蜜。
●Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·湖南名校联考联合体高一期中]
“Our first duty is to the place that raised us,” Omar Freilla says. “For me, it’s the South Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop.”
Although the South Bronx was one of the nation’s poorest and most polluted areas, with crowded roads and poisonous industrial sites, Omar saw a different kind of potential amidst its challenges. He envisioned a new approach to the mountains of discarded materials.
“A lot of what people throw away is perfectly good,” he says. Omar was just out of college and he started thinking about how he could get this “good garbage” to people who could use it. Instead of destroying things like old windows and doors, why not clean them up and resell them Why not hire people who live in the community to do the work Better yet, why not make this business a “cooperative”, which means that the people who work in the business own it and share the profits
To start his business, Omar put up flyers along the truck-jammed, trash-filled streets of his neighbourhood, looking for people to work with him. He soon found four other dedicated workers. They rented a warehouse (仓库) and started looking for donations of used materials.
They called hardware stores (五金店), building supply distributors, and contractors, providing free shipping from construction sites. Their warehouse began to fill up. A hardware store gave 2,000 gallons of paint that was still good but was being thrown away because it was past its expiration date (有效期). A distributor donated 80 new toilets from a project that had been canceled. Contractors added unwanted doors, sinks, ceiling fans—even theatre seats and a giant popcorn machine!
In April 2008, Omar’s cooperative opened its doors for business and began selling construction supplies—at reasonable prices—to neighbourhood builders and homeowners. With the help of city officials, he also began planning a new training programme to help local residents learn the skills they need to get good jobs that help the environment and even start cooperatives of their own.
( )1.What was the primary motivation behind Omar’s decision to start his business in the South Bronx
A.To make a profit from selling construction supplies.
B.To address the environmental challenges in the community.
C.To compete with existing hardware stores and distributors.
D.To provide job opportunities for skilled workers in the area.
( )2.How did Omar start his business in the South Bronx
A.He relied on his personal savings to fund the business.
B.He distributed flyers to ask for donations from neighbours.
C.He sought funding from large companies to establish the business.
D.He actively engaged with his local community to gather support and resources.
( )3.How could hardware stores probably help with Omar’s business
A.They provide free shipping.
B.They provide useful resources.
C.They provide financial support.
D.They provide a cheap workforce.
( )4.Which of the following would be the most suitable title of the passage
A.The rise of environmental movement in the South Bronx
B.Community cooperation: transforming waste into resources
C.Omar Freilla: a new star in the hip-hop industry
D.Navigating challenges: the story of South Bronx business
●Ⅵ 阅读七选五
[2024·湖南宁乡高一期中]
By being involved in your community improvement, you can gain a sense of achievement. Oftentimes, when we feel dissatisfied with how things are done in our community, it can be tempting (有诱惑力的) to pull back entirely from getting involved. 1. The problem is that the road to community improvement depends on the work of tons of volunteers who work tirelessly for improvement. So before you decide how you’ll get involved, consider what you’d like to see as a result from your service. Here are a few of the benefits to consider.
You can make small everyday improvements to your community. You may not notice when the park looks especially clean. 2. Living in a community that seems loved and cared-for has a huge impact on our general sense of well-being and happiness.
3. There are many people who’d like to get involved but don’t know how. By seeking out involvement opportunities, you can set a good example and you can also help others find the resources and information they need to get involved.
You can develop good values in your family. Kids are hugely impacted by the values of their parents, so demonstrate to your kids the importance of civic activities by getting involved in community efforts. 4.
Start something big. If you’ve noticed something going on in your area that you think is a problem, the chances are that others have noticed it, too. Even if they haven’t, once it’s been brought to their attention, they’ll be likely to have an opinion on it. 5. In this way, you can start something big!
A.Consider your role in the community.
B.You can set a good example for others.
C.So why not bring attention to these kinds of issues
D.However, you’ll notice when it looks especially dirty.
E.Local organizations in your community can be of help.
F.During these times, we tend to feel like our voices don’t matter.
G.Include them in any efforts where it’ll be safe for kids to participate.
●Ⅶ 语法填空
[2024·浙江宁波五校高一期中]
Taking a gap year between high school and college can be a great way to explore your interests, gain new experiences, 1. develop skills that will benefit you in the future. For me, my gap year was 2. unforgettable adventure that allowed me 3. (step) outside my comfort zone and see the world in new ways.
During my gap year, I travelled to several 4. (country) including Thailand, Japan, and Peru. I 5. (volunteer) at a wildlife preserve in Thailand, where I worked with elephants, monkeys, and other animals. In Japan, I taught English to elementary school children, and in Peru, I worked on a farming project with a local community.
These experiences were greatly rewarding and taught me valuable lessons about the world and myself. I learned how to communicate 6. (effective) with people from different cultures, how to adapt 7. new environments and situations, and how to be more self-sufficient and resourceful.
In addition to my travels, I also spent time 8. (explore) my passions and hobbies. I took art classes, learned how to cook new dishes, and read extensively about topics 9. interested me. These activities helped me to develop my creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. So far these skills 10. (be) invaluable in shaping my ideas and I’m looking forward to continuing to improve them throughout my life. (共79张PPT)
Period One
Starting out & Understanding
ideas
Back in my freshman year， I found myself wondering
whether it should really be called “volunteering” if students
only do it because they have to.
I ended up volunteering at Weyrich Health Care Centre,
helping elderly patients with daily tasks. The more I did these
tasks, the more disconnected I felt from the seniors. Though
I felt bad for them, I did not want to communicate with them.
Then one rainy day, I met Colonel Hemsworth. He invited
me to his table and asked for some company.
I regarded this as another boring task. However, when I
listened to his stories, I learned that he was a brilliant war
soldier and I found his tales interesting.
After my brief talk with Colonel, I realized that I shared
common characters with all the seniors. I met with many
learned senior citizens who shared their experiences and
wisdom. No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways. I
found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned
their histories.
Some people argue that volunteering and working for
change does not help. However, they fail to realize that the
world is constantly changing and humans must adapt. My
experience at Weyrich Health Care Centre has taught me that
refusing to change one's views and accept new ones leads to
short-term goals that finally munication with
others is an important part of life. Volunteering is not just a
requirement or a way to improve your résumé, but it is a
time for service and personal growth.
Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors
who bring history alive to me. By communicating with them, I
have developed into a more optimistic person.
【主题词句背诵】
1.end up doing sth 结果/到头来是做某事
2.feel bad for 为……感到难过
3.ask for some company 想要一些陪伴
4.regard…as… 把……看作……
5.meet with sb 和某人见面
6.learned adj. 有学问的;知识渊博的;博学的
7.fail to do sth 没能做成某事
8.lead to 导致
9.optimistic adj. 乐观的
10.Back in my freshman year, I found myself wondering whether
it should really be called “volunteering” if students only do it
because they have to.
回想大一的时候, 我发现自己一直在想, 如果学生们只是因为必须要
做而去做, 这是否真的应该被称为“志愿服务”。
11.The more I did these tasks, the more disconnected I felt
from the seniors.
我越做这些工作, 就越觉得自己和老年人脱节。
12.No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways.
我不再漫无目的地在走廊徘徊。
13.Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve
your résumé, but it is a time for service and personal growth.
做志愿工作不仅仅是一项要求或丰富简历的一种方式，而是服务
(他人)和获得自我成长的机会。
14.Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors
who bring history alive to me.
现在我喜欢做志愿服务, 身边围绕着给我生动地介绍历史的老人们。
课前自主探究
语言知识梳理
练习册
Task 1： Fast Reading
had to walk ten kilometres
cleaning windows and doing gardening
near a primary school in Uganda
had turned out to welcome him
set up a foundation
to help
Task 2： Careful Reading
Choose the best answer according to the text.
( ) 1.Which of the following is NOT what Ryan did to help
deal with water shortages
A.Doing some household chores for his family and neighbours.
B.Collecting money to build a well in Africa.
C.Setting up a foundation.
D.Buying a hand pump.
√
( ) 2.Which of the following statements about the children
in Uganda is true
A.They received the $2000 Ryan sent them.
B.They had been carrying water to school from their homes
before the well was built.
C.They met Ryan in person and gave him a warm welcome.
D.Their characters were made different than before by Ryan's
deeds.
√
( ) 3.Which words can be used to describe Ryan's qualities
A.Caring and determined. B.Grateful and brave.
C.Nervous and persistent. D.Courageous and joyful.
( ) 4.What can we infer from the passage
A.Over 800,000 students in Africa can get clean and safe water.
B.Ryan perfectly matches his words with his deeds.
C.Ryan earned the money by himself.
D.As he grew up, Ryan's attitude changed a lot.
√
√
Task 3： Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
As a six-year-old Canadian schoolboy, Ryan had trouble
1._________ (believe) that many people in 2.___________
(develop) African countries couldn't get enough clean water. So
he planned 3.________ (earn) money to build a single well
somewhere in Africa. When he soon reached his first target of
$70, he was told that the money was only enough 4.____ a
hand pump and that a well actually cost $2,000. He was
believing
developing
to earn
for
determined to help other 5._________ (child) have clean water
instead of giving up. He started to ask for help from his
classmates and neighbours 6._____ persuaded them to donate
money. After several months, Ryan had raised the $2,000, with
which a well 7.__________ (build) near a primary school in
Uganda. At last, he saw the finished well with his own eyes.
Ryan's experience led him to set up a foundation to encourage
children
and
was built
more people to help. More and more 8._________ (inspire)
people continue to give him 9.______ (they) support, so that the
work of building more wells is going on to benefit more people
in Africa.
Now, as 10.____ adult, Ryan holds the insight that the
question to ask is not “Why don't I help ”, but “How can I help
today ”.
an
inspired
their
1.contribution n. 贡献
(教材P17)the contribution these people made to society
这些人为社会做出的贡献
(1)make a contribution/contributions to (doing) sth
为……做出贡献
(2)contribute v. 捐献;做贡献;撰稿
contribute to 捐献;做贡献;有助于;导致;为……撰稿
(3)contributor n. 捐助者,贡献者
［温馨提示］在短语make a contribution/contributions to…和
contribute to中, to为介词, 后跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语。
【活学活用】
(1)Everyone should make a contribution to protecting our
living environment.
每个人都应当为保护我们的居住环境做贡献。
(2)Fresh air and exercise can contribute to good health．
新鲜空气和运动有助于健康。
(3)With the Qingming Scroll, Zhang Zeduan made an
outstanding ____________ (contribute) to Chinese art and greatly
influenced generations of future artists.
contribution
(4)By volunteering in the community, I hope to contribute to
________ (make) our city a better place to live.
making
(5)熟词生义
It is an honour to be invited to contribute to your literature
magazine.______
撰稿
(6)As a teacher, I strive to __________________________________
______________ the education of my students and their future
success.
作为一名教师，我努力为我的学生的教育和他们未来的成功做出贡献。
contribute to或make contributions/a contribution to
2.relief n. (焦虑、痛苦等的)减轻,缓解
(教材P17)The amount of relief and comfort experienced by the
sick after the skin has been carefully washed and dried, is one
of the commonest observations made at a sick bed.
病人在皮肤被仔细清洗和弄干后所感受到的轻松和舒适, 是在病床上
最常见的观察结果之一。
(1)to one's relief 令某人宽慰的是
in/with relief 欣慰地；如释重负地
breathe a sigh of relief(=sigh with relief) 松了口气
(2)relieve v. 减轻,缓解
(3)relieved adj. 感到宽慰的;放心的
【活学活用】
(1)At that moment, a sense of relief washed over her.
在那一刻，她如释重负。
(2)Her clever jokes, delivered with a charming smile, effectively
helped to relieve the tense atmosphere.
她那些机智的笑话，配合着迷人的微笑，有效地帮助缓解了紧张的
气氛。
(3)It's a ______ (relieve) to see those trapped in the ruins
rescued.
relief
(4)Having ensured the bird was in good condition, we felt
________ (relieve).
relieved
(5)_____________, the kids arrived home safe and sound.
使我们感到欣慰的是, 孩子们都安然无恙地到家了。
To our relief
(6)I finally ________________________________________ and
thought for the first time that things were going to be okay.
我终于松了口气，第一次认为事情会好起来。
breathed a sigh of relief/sighed with relief
3.earn v. 赚得;挣得;获(利);应得;博得,赢得(名声)
(教材P19)At first, his plan was to earn money to build a single
well somewhere in Africa.
一开始, 他的计划是挣钱在非洲某地建一口井。
(1)earn money=make money 赚钱
earn/make a living 谋生
earn a fortune 赚一大笔钱
earn the respect/admiration/reputation 赢得尊敬/钦佩/名誉
(2)earnings n. ［pl.］ 收入;收益;赢利
【活学活用】
(1)Many people leave their villages to earn a living in cities,
leaving old people and children behind.
很多人留下老人和孩子, 离开村庄到城市谋生。
(2)Her unselfish acts earned her the respect of all who knew
her.
她无私的行为使她赢得了所有认识她的人的尊敬。
(3)________ (earn) a promotion at work, she finally achieved her
long-held dream of becoming a manager.
Earning
(4)He works hard every day _____________________, never
complaining about the difficulties he faces.
他每天努力工作以维持生计，从不抱怨所面临的困难。
to earn/make a living
4.break into a smile 突然笑起来
(教材P20)He broke into a joyful smile.
他脸上露出了开心的笑容。
break into laughter/applause/cheers/tears
爆发出笑声/掌声/欢呼声/突然哭起来
break into 闯入(及物);突然开始(做某事)
break in 闯入(不及物);插嘴
break out (战争、斗殴、疾病等)爆发
break through 取得突破
break up (使)分裂；(使)破碎；(关系等)结束;解散；放假
break down 出故障；(讨论、关系)失败；(情绪)崩溃，垮掉;使
分解；破除(障碍、偏见等)
【活学活用】
(1)用break相关短语的适当形式填空
①After working non-stop for several days, her body finally
____________ and she had to take a break.
②Just as I was about to finish my sentence, he _________ with
his own opinion.
③The thieves ___________ the museum and stole several
valuable paintings.
broke down
broke in
broke into
④He lost his job and his marriage __________. Misfortunes
never come alone.
⑤A terrible fire ___________ on Sunday night, leaving the
Henderson Tower seriously damaged.
⑥Scientists think they are beginning to ______________ in the
fight against cancer.
broke up
broke out
break through
(2)When his lips __________________, it is enough to melt
nearly anyone's heart.
当他的嘴唇绽开笑容时，这足以融化几乎所有人的心。
break into a smile
(3)The young girl ________________ when her favourite toy was
accidentally broken by her brother.
当小女孩最喜欢的玩具被哥哥不小心弄坏时，她突然哭了起来。
broke into tears
(4)When the comedian made a funny joke, the audience
________________________________.
当喜剧演员讲了一个笑话时，观众们爆发出笑声和掌声。
broke into laughter and applause
5.set up 建立,成立,创立;(尤指临时)建起,竖起;安排
(教材P20)Later, Ryan's experience led him to set up a
foundation to encourage more people to help.
后来, 瑞安的经历促使他创建了一个基金会, 来鼓励更多的人伸出援手。
set off 出发,动身;引发,激起;引爆(炸弹);触发(警报)
set out (for/to do sth) 动身,启程;开始工作
set about (doing) sth 着手做某事
set down 写下;记下
set aside 留出；不理会
【活学活用】
(1)Having worked in Microsoft for 10 years, he resigned and set
up a company of his own.
在微软工作了十年后, 他辞职并创办了一家自己的公司。
(2)The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city.
警察在城外的路上设置了路障。
(3)用set相关短语的适当形式填空
①The charity organization has _______ a shelter for homeless
children in the city.
②After graduating, she __________ finding a job that would
allow her to raise her whole family.
③The smoke detector sensed the fire and ________ the fire
alarm.
set up
set about
set off
④He will ___________ tomorrow on his journey to Beijing．
⑤We must __________ some money for a rainy day rather than
run out of our income immediately.
⑥The secretary has __________ all the key points of the
meeting.
set off/out
set aside
set down
(教材P19)What they needed was a well dug near their homes.
他们需要的是一口打在他们家附近的井。
句型公式
what 引导主语从句
【句式点拨】
“What they needed”是主语从句;a well被过去分词短语dug near
their homes修饰。
what的意思是“所……的事/物”, 相当于“the thing(s) that…”。
【活学活用】
(1)What she experienced left a lasting impression on her.
她所经历的事给她留下了持久的印象。
(2)What was once regarded as impossible has now become a
reality.
曾经被认为不可能的事情, 现在已经变成现实。
(3)______________________________ is a clear plan of action.
我们现在最需要的是一份明确的行动计划。
What we need most right now
(4)__________________________ is that you should put your
ideas into practice.
真正重要的是, 你应该将自己的想法付诸实践。
What really matters/counts
练 习 册
Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.The thought of losing her beloved pet caused tears to roll
down her cheeks, but she managed to hide her ________
(内部的) pain.
internal
2.To carry out our environmental protection strategies, we need
to ______ (资助)various projects that promote sustainable
practices in our community.
fund
1
2
3
4
3.The festival will begin with a lecture about the long history of
Chinese tea, from which you will gain a deep i_______ into tea
cultivation and production.
nsight
4.As a teacher, she was pulling her weight and had e_______
the respect of her students.
arned
1
2
3
4
Ⅱ 单句填空
1.We all breathed a sigh of ______ (relieve) when he came
home safe and sound.
relief
2.The museum has received a $5 million _________ (donate)
from the Bradley Foundation.
donation
3.The actor pretends to be a confident man, but in _______
(real) he is very shy.
reality
4.Due to the current _________ (short) of funds, our charity has
been unable to provide the necessary assistance for all those in
need.
shortage
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5.The teacher's encouraging words were an _________ (effect)
source of relief for the students who were feeling anxious about
their upcoming exam.
effective
6.Their genuine concern for others, their _____________
(persevere), and their resolve fill me with hope.
perseverance
7.Students will create craft items from __________ (recycle)
waste, which will be sold on the spot to raise money for a local
foundation.
recyclable
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ⅲ 短语填空
1.Everyone can __________________ (产生影响) and every dollar
counts. Please join us and donate some money to help
earthquake victims.
make a difference
2.I _______________ (对……感激) my teacher for sharing her
unique insight into the subject, which has greatly enriched my
understanding of it.
am grateful to
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3.By recycling our waste, we can _____________ (有助于)a
healthier environment and reduce the negative impact of human
activities on the planet.
contribute to
4.Thousands of screaming fans ___________ (出席) to welcome
the champions home yesterday.
turned out
5._____________ (让我们感到欣慰的是), the issue was only
internal miscommunication and easily resolved.
To our relief
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6.The city has recently _______ (建立) a beautiful fountain in the
centre of the park, attracting many visitors.
set up
7.After months of treatment for the disease, she finally received
good news from her doctor and couldn't help but ____________
_______ (突然笑起来).
break into a smile
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ⅳ 句型训练
1._______________________ is how someone with such a severe
disability can overcome the challenges and achieve so much in
life. (主语从句)
最让我不解的是，一个患有如此严重残疾的人是如何克服挑战并在
生活中取得如此大的成就的。
What puzzles me most
2.To his delight, he had saved 10 dollars, ____________________
____ his mother a birthday present.(介词+关系代词)
令他高兴的是,他已经攒了10美元,用这笔钱他可以给他妈妈买个生日
礼物。
with which he could buy
1
2
3
4
3.In order to help us have a healthier eating habit,
___________________________________ will be given by Steven,
a well-known nutritionist.(分词作定语)
为了帮助我们有一个更健康的饮食习惯，著名的营养学家史蒂文将
做一个题为“良好的饮食习惯”的讲座。
a lecture titled “Good eating habits”
4.The primary purpose of education is _______________________
_______________, but to make every mouthful sweet.(不定式作
表语)
教育最主要的目的不是教你如何谋生,而是使每个人生活得更甜蜜。
not to teach you to earn your bread
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2
3
4
Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·湖南名校联考联合体高一期中]
“Our first duty is to the place that raised us,” Omar Freilla
says. “For me, it's the South Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop.”
Although the South Bronx was one of the nation's poorest
and most polluted areas, with crowded roads and poisonous
industrial sites, Omar saw a different kind of potential amidst its
challenges. He envisioned a new approach to the mountains of
discarded materials.
1
2
3
4
“A lot of what people throw away is perfectly good,” he
says. Omar was just out of college and he started thinking
about how he could get this “good garbage” to people who
could use it. Instead of destroying things like old windows and
doors, why not clean them up and resell them Why not hire
people who live in the community to do the work Better yet,
why not make this business a “cooperative”, which means that
the people who work in the business own it and share the
profits
1
2
3
4
To start his business, Omar put up flyers along the truck-
jammed, trash-filled streets of his neighbourhood, looking for
people to work with him. He soon found four other dedicated
workers. They rented a warehouse (仓库) and started looking for
donations of used materials.
They called hardware stores (五金店), building supply
distributors, and contractors, providing free shipping from
construction sites. Their warehouse began to fill up. A hardware
store gave 2,000 gallons of paint that was still good but was
1
2
3
4
being thrown away because it was past its expiration date
(有效期). A distributor donated 80 new toilets from a project
that had been canceled. Contractors added unwanted doors,
sinks, ceiling fans—even theatre seats and a giant popcorn
machine!
In April 2008, Omar's cooperative opened its doors for
business and began selling construction supplies—at reasonable
prices—to neighbourhood builders and homeowners. With the
help of city officials, he also began planning a new training
1
2
3
4
programme to help local residents learn the skills they need to
get good jobs that help the environment and even start
cooperatives of their own.
1
2
3
4
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Omar Freilla和他的团
队在南布朗克斯创办企业，通过与当地社区合作，将被丢弃的材料
重新利用，创造了一项繁荣的事业，并为社区居民提供了就业机会。
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2
3
4
( ) 1.What was the primary motivation behind Omar's
decision to start his business in the South Bronx
A.To make a profit from selling construction supplies.
B.To address the environmental challenges in the community.
C.To compete with existing hardware stores and distributors.
D.To provide job opportunities for skilled workers in the area.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据第二段“…Omar saw a different kind of
potential amidst its challenges. He envisioned a new approach
to the mountains of discarded materials.”以及第三段 “Omar was
just out of college and he started thinking about how he could
get this ‘good garbage’ to people who could use it. Instead of
destroying things like old windows and doors, why not clean
them up and resell them ”可知，Omar的主要动机是通过创办企业
来解决社区面临的环境问题。故选B。
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( ) 2.How did Omar start his business in the South Bronx
A.He relied on his personal savings to fund the business.
B.He distributed flyers to ask for donations from neighbours.
C.He sought funding from large companies to establish the
business.
D.He actively engaged with his local community to gather
support and resources.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据第四段“To start his business, Omar put
up flyers along the truck-jammed, trash-filled streets of his
neighbourhood, looking for people to work with him. He soon
found four other dedicated workers. They rented a warehouse
(仓库) and started looking for donations of used materials.”和第
五段内容可知，Omar积极与社区紧密合作，来获得支持和资源，以
此来创办企业。故选D。
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( ) 3.How could hardware stores probably help with Omar's
business
A.They provide free shipping.
B.They provide useful resources.
C.They provide financial support.
D.They provide a cheap workforce.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A hardware store gave 2,000
gallons of paint that was still good but was being thrown away
because it was past its expiration date (有效期).”可知，五金店提
供有用的资源来帮助Omar的生意。故选B。
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( ) 4.Which of the following would be the most suitable
title of the passage
A.The rise of environmental movement in the South Bronx
B.Community cooperation: transforming waste into resources
C.Omar Freilla: a new star in the hip-hop industry
D.Navigating challenges: the story of South Bronx business
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[解析] 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Although the South Bronx was
one of the nation's poorest and most polluted areas, with
crowded roads and poisonous industrial sites, Omar saw a
different kind of potential amidst its challenges. He envisioned a
new approach to the mountains of discarded materials.”并结合文
章讲述了Omar Freilla在南布朗克斯创办企业，通过与当地社区合作，
将被丢弃的材料重新利用，创造了一项繁荣的事业，并为社区居民
提供了就业机会可知，B选项“社区合作：变废为宝”最适合作为文章
标题。故选B。
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Ⅵ 阅读七选五
[2024·湖南宁乡高一期中]
By being involved in your community improvement, you can
gain a sense of achievement. Oftentimes, when we feel
dissatisfied with how things are done in our community, it can
be tempting (有诱惑力的) to pull back entirely from getting
involved. 1.___ The problem is that the road to community
improvement depends on the work of tons of volunteers who
work tirelessly for improvement. So before you decide how
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you'll get involved, consider what you'd like to see as a result
from your service. Here are a few of the benefits to consider.
You can make small everyday improvements to your
community. You may not notice when the park looks especially
clean. 2.___ Living in a community that seems loved and cared-
for has a huge impact on our general sense of well-being and
happiness.
3.___ There are many people who'd like to get involved but
don't know how. By seeking out involvement opportunities, you
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can set a good example and you can also help others find the
resources and information they need to get involved.
You can develop good values in your family. Kids are
hugely impacted by the values of their parents, so demonstrate
to your kids the importance of civic activities by getting
involved in community efforts. 4.___
Start something big. If you've noticed something going on
in your area that you think is a problem, the chances are that
others have noticed it, too. Even if they haven't, once it's been
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brought to their attention, they'll be likely to have an opinion
on it. 5.___ In this way, you can start something big!
A.Consider your role in the community.
B.You can set a good example for others.
C.So why not bring attention to these kinds of issues
D.However, you'll notice when it looks especially dirty.
E.Local organizations in your community can be of help.
F.During these times, we tend to feel like our voices don't
matter.
G.Include them in any efforts where it'll be safe for kids to
participate.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了改善社区需要大量的
志愿者贡献自己的力量，并介绍了参与社区改善的一些好处。
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1.___
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[解析] 根据上文“Oftentimes, when we feel dissatisfied with how
things are done in our community, it can be tempting
(有诱惑力的) to pull back entirely from getting involved.”可知，
人们对社区中发生的事情感到不满时，就不会参与到社区的改善中，
F 选项“在这些时候，我们往往会觉得自己的意见无关紧要。”承接上
文，符合语境。故选F。
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2.___
D
[解析] 根据上文“You can make small everyday improvements to
your community. You may not notice when the park looks
especially clean.”可知，空处应与公园有关，D 选项“然而，当它看
起来特别脏的时候，你就会注意到。”中的it指代上文的the park，且
与上文构成转折关系，符合语境。故选D。
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3.___
B
[解析] 根据下文“There are many people who'd like to get
involved but don't know how. By seeking out involvement
opportunities, you can set a good example and you can also
help others find the resources and information they need to get
involved.”可知，本段在讲为他人树立榜样，B 选项“你可以为别人树
立一个好榜样。”中的others指代下文的many people，引出下文，
符合语境。故选B。
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4.___
G
[解析] 根据上文“You can develop good values in your family.”以
及kids 可知，该段内容与孩子们有关。G 选项“让孩子们参与任何他
们可以安全参与的活动。”中的them指代上文的your kids，且与上文
构成递进关系，符合语境。故选G。
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5.___
C
[解析] 根据上文“Start something big. If you've noticed something
going on in your area that you think is a problem, the chances
are that others have noticed it, too.”以及下文“In this way, you
can start something big！”可知，有些问题人们可能都注意到了，
而且即便有的问题没被注意到，一旦它们引起人们的关注，人们很
可能会对此发表意见，C 选项“那么为什么不引起对这些问题的关注
呢？”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
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Ⅶ 语法填空
[2024·浙江宁波五校高一期中]
Taking a gap year between high school and college can be
a great way to explore your interests, gain new experiences,
1._____ develop skills that will benefit you in the future. For me,
my gap year was 2.____ unforgettable adventure that allowed
me 3.________ (step) outside my comfort zone and see the
world in new ways.
and
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During my gap year, I travelled to several 4.__________
(country) including Thailand, Japan, and Peru. I 5.____________
(volunteer) at a wildlife preserve in Thailand, where I worked
with elephants, monkeys, and other animals. In Japan, I taught
English to elementary school children, and in Peru, I worked on
a farming project with a local community.
These experiences were greatly rewarding and taught me
valuable lessons about the world and myself. I learned how to
communicate 6.__________ (effective) with people from different
countries
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cultures, how to adapt 7.____ new environments and situations,
and how to be more self-sufficient and resourceful.
In addition to my travels, I also spent time 8.__________
(explore) my passions and hobbies. I took art classes, learned
how to cook new dishes, and read extensively about topics
9.___________ interested me. These activities helped me to
develop my creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. So far
these skills 10.___________ (be) invaluable in shaping my ideas
and I'm looking forward to continuing to improve them
throughout my life.
to
exploring
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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在间隔年的
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and
[解析] 考查连词。句中explore your interests， gain new
experiences和develop skills为并列成分，所以用连词and连接。故填
and。
2.____
an
[解析] 考查冠词。名词adventure意为“冒险经历”时，为可数名词，
此处表泛指，且形容词unforgettable的发音以元音音素开头，所以
用不定冠词an。故填an。
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3.________
to step
[解析] 考查固定搭配。allow sb to do sth意为“允许某人做某事”。
故填to step。
4.__________
countries
[解析] 考查名词复数。形容词several后接可数名词的复数形式。故
填countries。
5.____________
volunteered
[解析] 考查动词时态。陈述过去的事情，用一般过去时。故填
volunteered。
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effectively
[解析] 考查副词。修饰动词communicate，用副词形式。故填
effectively。
7.____
to
[解析] 考查介词。adapt to是固定短语，意为“适应”。故填to。
8.__________
exploring
[解析] 考查固定搭配。spend time (in) doing sth意为“花费时间做
某事”。故填exploring。
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which/that
[解析] 考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词topics，指物，
关系词在定语从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which或that引导。故
填which/that。
10.___________
have been
[解析] 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语so far可知，用现
在完成时。主语为these skills，所以谓语动词用have。故填have
been。
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