Unit 2 A life’s work
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
【课前自主探究】
Task 1: Fast Reading
1.Introduction 2.Causes/Reasons 3.philosophy 4.opinion
Task 2: Careful Reading
1—4 ADDB
Task 3: Micro-writing
1.photographers 2.relatively 3.where 4.buying
5.were 6.devotion 7.to 8.cheapest 9.enabling 10.a
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.(1)①posing ②as ③for (2)①v. 提问 ②v. 产生
③v. 佯装,冒充 ④v. 摆好姿势 (3)①Following our final dance pose ②poses a threat to
2.(1)①ranging ②beyond/out of (2)①ranged from 6 months to 56 years old/ranged between 6 months and 56 years old ②a wide range of methods/ways/means
3.(1)①fascination ②fascinating (2)①in fascination
②developed a fascination for/with (3)was fascinated by; Fascinated by
4.(1)①solving ②to (2)v. 处理 (3)As spring is approaching; With spring approaching; At the approach of spring
5.①passed away ②pass down ③is not passed on
④passes by
6.①more than happy to ②more than I could bear ③more lucky than clever ④more than a newspaper ⑤has been translated into foreign languages
句型透视
1.(1)①地点状语从句 ②定语从句 ③宾语从句 (2)where you have any doubts or questions
2.(1)informed (2)①keep it clean ②keeping her eyes closed
③To keep us warm; keep the fire burning ④kept him in bedUnit 2 A life’s work
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.1.pose 2.grocery 3.celebrities 4.faraway 5.crafts
Ⅱ.1.uncomplicated 2.devotion 3.fashionable
4.fascination 5.relatively 6.to 7.in 8.for
Ⅲ.1.has been fascinated by 2.take;off 3.passed away 4.belonged to 5.nothing more than 6.a wide range of
Ⅳ.1.keep your attention focused on 2.where people can find water 3.no matter how/however noisy
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了我国著名的烟花表演大师蔡国强。
1.A 推理判断题。根据第二段“With an imaginative mind and an unconventional approach, Cai Guo-Qiang has become a master of the fireworks display, employing the gunpowder of fireworks in his art in a truly extraordinary way.”可知,蔡国强可以获得的最好的称号是爆炸天才。故选A项。
2.B 词义猜测题。根据第四段“In this work, the artist uses controlled explosives to sculpt shapes in huge blocks of ice. As the explosions occur, the icy figures gradually transform, creating an ephemeral and ever-changing scene.”可知,艺术家使用可以控制的炸药在巨大的冰块上雕刻形状,根据常识可知,随着爆炸的发生,冰上的人物也会在短时间内消失,由此可推知,ephemeral和B项意思相近。故选B项。
3.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He combines aesthetic (审美的) beauty with unusual elements, making his works unique and fascinating. Without doubt, Cai’s impact on contemporary art is undeniable. His installations have attracted audiences around the world and will inspire future generations to break free and find beauty in the unpredictable (不可预测的).”可知,蔡国强的艺术激发艺术家们打破常规思维。故选D项。
4.B 推理判断题。根据第一段“One of these innovators is the famous Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, whose art installations (装置艺术) leave everyone speechless.”及最后一段“Cai Guo-Qiang is an artist who breaks the limits of imagination.”可知,本文是一篇杂志上名人的简介。故选B项。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些有关保持工作和生活平衡的建议。
1.B 根据空前“Finding balance is an art and there’s no one correct balance that will work for everyone.”和空后的“However, finding the right balance for you can help you make the most out of life.”可知,此处介绍找到正确的平衡不容易,但是找到平衡有助于你充分利用生活。由此可推知,B 项(寻找平衡需要时间和练习。)符合语境。故选B。
2.G 根据空前“Reduce the amount of work you do at home whenever possible.”可知,本段介绍要保持工作和家庭的平衡。由此可推知,G项(在你的工作生活和家庭生活之间有一个物理的界限,可以帮助提高健康的工作和生活的平衡。)符合语境。故选G。
3.A 根据空前“Try to unplug technology when you are home from work.”和空后“Spend time doing activities off the computer, like crafting or cooking.”可知,此处介绍了具体的做法。由此可推知,A项(避免接与工作有关的电话。)符合语境。故选A。
4.D 本空为段落主旨句,根据空后“Let your boss and co-workers know if you cannot or will not respond to a 3 am text asking for a report by 6 am. Your personal social circles should have a similar boundary (界限) during your workday. Let them know that between 8 am and 5 pm, your first duty is your job.”可知,本段介绍要为你的工作和个人社交圈设定界限。由此可推知,D项(为你的工作和个人社交圈设定界限。)符合语境。故选D。
5.F 根据空前“If you find your job makes it difficult to have the work-life balance, talk to your boss about new terms. You don’t need to provide a lot of detail, but be prepared to provide some context for your request. Most jobs won’t give you a new schedule for no reason.”可知,前文介绍了如果不能保持工作和生活的平衡,可以给出一些理由和老板商谈。由此可推知,F 项(但是如果你列出了一些必要的理由,那么他们可能更愿意让你按新的时间表工作。)符合语境。故选F。
Ⅶ.【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Claudia Goldin因研究劳动力市场上的女性而获得2023年诺贝尔经济学奖,她发现女性普遍薪资低,工资差距主要由教育和工作领域的差异造成。她的研究揭示了女性劳动参与的历史趋势,并提出了未来需要解决的问题。
1.was awarded 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。根据in October, 2023及Claudia Goldin承受谓语动词award的动作可知,此处应用一般过去时的被动语态,主语Claudia Goldin为单数,故填was awarded。
2.lower 考查比较级。根据than可知,形容词low应用比较级形式,故填lower。
3.which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词data,在从句中作主语,指物,应用which引导定语从句,故填which。
4.historically 考查副词。空处应用副词作状语,修饰动词be explained,故填historically。
5.a 考查冠词。form为可数名词,U-shaped是以辅音音素开头的单词,应用不定冠词a,故填a。
6.married 考查形容词。空处应用形容词作定语,修饰women,故填married。
7.growth 考查名词。空处应用名词作宾语,growth为不可数名词,故填growth。
8.with 考查介词。短语be equipped with意为“配备有……,装有……”,故填with。
9.and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知,factors和challenges为并列关系,应用并列连词and连接,故填and。
10.addressing/to be addressed 考查非谓语动词。 从句主语challenges和address为被动关系,动词need后接doing或to be done作宾语,故填addressing/to be addressed。Unit 2 A life’s work
Tabichi’s father, uncle, and cousins have all worked as teachers. He could see that his relatives were making a real difference to people’s lives and wanted to do the same. So for the past 12 years, Tabichi has worked as a maths and science teacher in the hope that his lessons will give students a chance to improve their situations.
However, working at a remote village school in Kenya hasn’t been easy. The unique challenges and obstacles have forced Tabichi to find unique solutions for his students. The school only has one computer and unreliable Internet access. The school also has no library or laboratory. To make matters worse, there are not enough books for all the students and the school is desperately in need of more teachers. Most of the students are not able to concentrate, because they haven’t had enough meals at home.
One of the other major challenges that Tabichi faces is keeping kids in school as long as possible. So Tabichi spends most of his time outside the classroom working on ways to keep kids in school. When the 36-year-old gets the feeling that a student is at risk of dropping out, he works to persuade his family to put more value on education. To help those in poverty afford food, uniforms, and books, Tabichi also gives away 80 percent of his salary. Despite all the obstacles he faces, Tabichi is credited with improving the school and keeping many of the village’s young people in school. He has also managed to set up science clubs and addressed food insecurity issues.
Thanks to his tireless work, his students have excelled in science. In recent years, students have won national and international science competitions. In March of 2019, Tabichi was voted the best teacher in the world and won the prize of $1 million.
【主题词句背诵】
1.in the hope that… 抱着……的希望
2.unreliable adj.不可靠的;不能信赖的
3.to make matters worse更糟糕的是,更严重的是
4.at risk of 有……的危险
5.drop out 辍学; 退出
6.in poverty 在贫穷中
7.give away赠送;捐赠
8.credit vt. 认为是……的功劳,归功于
9.address vt.设法解决;处理;对付
10.One of the other major challenges that Tabichi faces is keeping kids in school as long as possible.
塔比奇面临的其他主要挑战之一是让孩子们尽可能长时间地上学。
11.When the 36-year-old gets the feeling that a student is at risk of dropping out, he works to persuade his family to put more value on education.
当这位36岁的教师感觉到一个学生有辍学的风险时,他努力说服他的家人更加重视教育。
12.Despite all the obstacles he faces, Tabichi is credited with improving the school and keeping many of the village’s young people in school.
尽管面临着种种障碍,塔比奇因为改善了学校并使村里的许多年轻人留在学校而得到赞誉。
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Task 1: Fast Reading
Task 2: Careful Reading
Read the text and then choose the best answer according to the text.
( )1.Which of the following is Cunningham’s fashion belief
A.Fashion belongs to people.
B.Fashion is about who people are.
C.High society is the source of fashion.
D.Big brands represent fashion.
( )2.Why is Bill Cunningham called a “cultural anthropologist”
A.His pictures reflected his great passion for photography.
B.He took wonderful photos with his simple, relatively cheap cameras.
C.His photography reflected the fashion of the world.
D.His photography recorded the life of New York and its people.
( )3.What can we infer from the passage
A.Bill Cunningham was one of the observed.
B.Bill Cunningham was once a famous star.
C.Bill Cunningham liked self-interest and promotion.
D.Bill Cunningham led a simple but meaningful life.
( )4.What do we know about Cunningham from the last paragraph
A.He didn’t stop taking photos until he died.
B.He was fond of taking photos all his life.
C.He wanted to be one of the observed.
D.He was more of a cultural anthropologist than a fashion photographer.
Task 3: Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
Bill Cunningham was one of the most important American 1. (photographer) of the last 50 years. What made him so great First, he always used simple, 2. (relative) cheap cameras to take all his pictures on the streets of New York. He found inspiration 3. others could not, in simple, everyday scenes, such as a man 4. (buy) oranges at the local grocery store. Through his fascination with what people were wearing, and not who they 5. (be), he opened the doors of fashion to everyone. Second, what made Cunningham great was his 6. (devote) to photography, and the hours and hours of sheer hard work he put into his work.
Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer, Cunningham’s approach 7. life was simple and never did he accept the benefits offered to him for being a fashion photographer. In his opinion, money’s the 8. (cheap) thing and freedom is the most expensive. This lack of self-interest and promotion kept Cunningham concentrated on his craft, thus 9. (enable) him to capture New York’s unique street style.
Cunningham’s passion for photography lasted throughout his life. At the age of 87, he passed away. His hard work made him more than 10. fashion photographer—he was a “cultural anthropologist”.
1.pose vi. 摆好姿势;佯装,冒充 vt. 造成,产生;提问,质询 n.姿势
(教材P18) And yet every member of New York’s wealthy high society wanted nothing more than to pose for this man.
然而,纽约富有的上流社会的每一位成员都只想为这个人摆姿势。
(1)pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk (to…) (对……)构成威胁/挑战/危险/风险
(2)pose a question 提出一个问题
(3)pose for… 为(画像、摄影等)摆好姿势
(4)pose as… 冒充成……
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①Smoking is an addictive habit, (pose) a health risk not only to smokers but also to people surrounding the smoker.
②To find out, we hire two women to pose new car customers.
③Before going into their meeting, the six foreign ministers posed photographs.
(2)一词多义
①She has posed a serious question that deserves carefully considering.
②Decreasing the unemployment rate poses a serious challenge to the new governor.
③Some criminals would pose as one of your friends and cheat you out of your money.
④In life drawing classes, a model is employed to pose for the students.
(3)完成句子
① was the thunderous applause. I glanced at the judges and caught smiles on their faces.
在我们做完最后一个舞蹈动作之后,掌声雷动。我瞥了一眼评委们,看到他们脸上露出了笑容。(读后续写之场景描写)
②I think pollution the continued existence of this species.
我认为污染对这一物种的继续生存构成了威胁。(话题写作之环境保护)
2.a wide range of 一系列的;大范围的
(教材P19)Nor was it a wide range of contacts and connections.
也不是因为他交友广泛,识人无数。
(1)within/in range (of) 在可及的范围内
beyond/out of range 在射程以外,
超出……的范围
(2)range from…to… 在……范围内变动;包括从……到……之间的各类事物
range between…and… 在……和……范围内变动
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①The national park has a large collection of wildlife, (range) from butterflies to elephants.
②Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was our range, so we declined.
(2)完成句子
①China News Service reports that 100 pairs of twins participated in the event on Sunday. Their ages .
中国新闻社报道说,星期天有100对双胞胎参加了这项庆祝活动。他们的年龄从6个月到56岁不等。(话题写作之庆祝活动)
②[2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Public service campaigns have tried to persuade people to put down their phones when they are behind the wheel.
公共服务运动已经尝试了多种方法来说服人们在开车时放下手机。
3.fascination n.着迷,迷恋;令人着迷的事物;吸引力
(教材P19) Through his fascination with what people were wearing, and not who they were, he opened the doors of fashion to everyone—fashion as he saw it belonged to the people, not just to high society and big brands.使他着迷的是人们的穿着,而不是他们是谁,他为每个人打开了时尚的大门——在他看来,时尚属于大众,而不仅仅属于上流社会和大品牌。
(1)have a fascination for/with…
对……着迷
develop a fascination for/with…
对……产生了兴趣
in fascination 迷恋地,津津有味地,入迷地
(2)fascinate v. 深深吸引;迷住
(3)fascinating adj. 极有吸引力的;迷人的
(4)fascinated adj. 被迷住的,被吸引住的;极感兴趣的
be fascinated by 对……很入迷,对……很感兴趣
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①I’ve had a lifelong (fascinate) with the sea and with small boats.
②It’s (fascinate) to see how different people approach the problem.
(2)完成句子
①The girls listened as the story unfolded.
故事情节逐渐展开,女孩们都入迷地听着。(读后续写之场景描写)
②After hearing the professor’s lecture, I traditional Chinese medicine and decided to go into it.
听了教授的讲座后,我对中医产生了兴趣,并决定投身其中。(话题写作之健康生活)
(3)一句多译
→I the beautiful music and forgot to applaud when he finished playing.
→ the beautiful music, I forgot to applaud when he finished playing.
我被美妙的音乐迷住了,当他演奏完时,我忘记了鼓掌。
4.approach v.接近;靠近;着手处理,对付;接洽,要求n.接近;方法;路径;道路
(教材P20)Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer, Cunningham’s approach to life was uncomplicated.
尽管坎宁安是一位世界著名的时尚摄影师,但他的生活方式并不复杂。
at the approach of 在快到……的时候
an approach to sth/doing sth ……的方法(to为
介词)
…be approaching ……将至,临近
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①They are trying their best to find a new approach to (solve) these complex problems.
②Genome editing, serving as a new weapon in the fight against diseases, will lead to a fundamental change in our approach health care.
(2)熟词生义
It might be possible to approach the issue in a different way.
(3)一句多译
→ , the flowers in the garden are coming to life overnight. (as状语从句)
→ , the flowers in the garden are coming to life overnight. (with复合结构)
→ , the flowers in the garden are coming to life overnight. (介词短语)
随着春天的来临,花园里的花一夜之间焕发了生机。(读后续写之自然景物描写)
5.pass away 去世,逝世;消失;消逝
(教材P20) He was 87 when he passed away, and had been working right up until his last illness. 他过世时87岁,并且一直到最后一次生病前他都在工作。
pass by (sb/sth) 通过/经过(……旁边)
pass…down 使世代相传,使流传
pass sth on (to sb) 将某物传给/交给(某人)
【活学活用】
完成句子
①My father when I was one year old, so it was my mother who paid for all my school fees.
我父亲在我一岁时去世了,所以是我母亲支付了我所有的学费。(话题写作之记人叙事)
②Every generation has the duty to heritage of knowledge from the past.
每一代人都有责任把过去遗留下来的知识传给下一代。
③I think the virus through touching or shaking hands.
我认为那种病毒不会通过接触或握手传播。(话题写作之健康生活)
④Our school bus my house every morning, picking up students.
我们的校车每天早上从我家旁边经过来接学生。
6.more than 不仅仅
(教材P20) His hard work made him more than a fashion photographer—he was a “cultural anthropologist”, who we can thank for recording the life of a whole city and its people over half a century.
他的辛勤工作使他不仅仅是一名时尚摄影师——他是一名“文化人类学家”,我们得感谢他,因为他记录了半个多世纪以来整个城市及其人民的生活。
(1)more than+名词 不仅仅;不只;超过;远不止
more than(=over)+数词
……以上;多于……
more than+形容词 非常……
more than+从句 (sb can/could+v.)
某人不能……
(2)more+adj./n.+than+adj./n.
与其说……倒不如说……
[温馨提示] more than one意为“不止一个”,若用作主语,谓语动词用单数。
【活学活用】
完成句子
①The boss of the grocery is deliver goods to customers’ home in this district.
杂货铺的老板很乐于为这个区域的顾客送货上门。
②It was to accept those unfair conditions just for the agreement of this deal.
我无法忍受仅仅为了达成这笔交易而接受那些不公平的条件。
③He is when it comes to his success this time.
谈到他这次的成功,与其说他聪明,不如说他幸运。
④China Daily is ; it keeps us in touch with the world.
《中国日报》不只是份报纸,它还让我们与世界保持联系。
⑤More than one book recently.
近来,不止一本书被译成了外语。
1.(教材P19) He found inspiration where others could not, in simple, everyday scenes, such as a man buying oranges at the local grocery store, or a woman riding home on the graffiti-covered subway.他在一些简单的日常情景中找到了其他人无法找到的灵感,比如一个在当地杂货店买橘子的男人,或是一个乘坐画满涂鸦的地铁回家的女人。
where引导的地点状语从句
句型公式
【句式点拨】
where others could not是where引导的地点状语从句,相当于 in/at places或in/at the place+where 引导的定语从句。本句可以转化为以下定语从句的形式:He found inspiration in places where others could not…。
【相关拓展】
(1)where引导的地点状语从句可以置于句末,也可以置于句首,但是所表达的含义有所区别。当where引导的状语从句置于句末时,一般表示地点;而当where引导的状语从句位于句首时,则具有对比、条件或时间的意味。例如:
The school was built where there had once been a garden.
学校建在一座花园的旧址。
Where there is life, there is hope.
留得青山在,不怕没柴烧。
(2)where可以引导宾语从句、定语从句、状语从句。
【活学活用】
(1)判断句中从句的类型
①[2023·北京卷] That project, which I could complete from my sofa instead of in the burning heat of the desert, not only survived the lockdown but worked where traditional methods didn’t.
②[2023·全国甲卷] The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action.
③Bailey then bent down to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get medical attention.
(2)完成句子
When you are previewing your lessons, it is advisable that you make a mark .
当你预习功课时,最好在有任何疑惑或问题的地方做个记号。(应用文写作之建议信)
2.(教材P20)This lack of self-interest and promotion kept Cunningham focused on his craft, enabling him to capture New York’s unique street style.
缺乏对自身利益和升迁的关注,使坎宁安专注于自己的技能,使他能够捕捉到纽约独特的街头风格。
keep+宾语+宾语补足语
句型公式
【归纳拓展】
“keep+宾语+宾补”意为“使……保持某种状态”,该结构的常见形式:
(1)“keep+宾语+形容词/副词/介词短语”,keep在此表示“使人或物保持在某一状态”。
(2)“keep+宾语+现在分词”,宾语与宾补之间的关系为主动关系。
(3)“keep+宾语+过去分词”,宾语与宾补之间的关系为被动关系。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
The Internet makes it easier to keep us (inform) of what is happening around the world.
(2)完成句子
①You can have a party in this room as long as you can .
只要你们能保持清洁,你们可以在这间屋子里开派对。
②She lay on the bed, to have a good rest after a day’s work.(非谓语)
工作一天后,她躺在床上闭着眼睛好好休息。(读后续写之动作描写)
③ , we had to all night long.
为了保暖,我们不得不让火整夜燃烧。(读后续写之状态描写)
④A cold for a week, so he missed a lot of his lessons. (介词短语作宾补)
感冒使他在床上躺了一个星期,所以他耽误了很多课。Unit 2 A life’s work
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
●Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.She struck a graceful (姿势), waiting for her picture to be taken.
2.Many customers have turned to organic food when they shop at the local (食品杂货店).
3.Many people were taking photos of them and it was like they were some (名人).
4.They come from (遥远的) places with different accents .
5.It is the traditional (技能) passed from generation to generation that make time-honoured brands endure the changes of the times.
●Ⅱ 单句填空
1.The minister envied them their simple and (complicated) lives.
2.What makes him special is his (devote) to photography as well as his belief in fashion .
3.Trends to take food of low calories are becoming increasingly (fashion) nowadays.
4.The (fascinate) of the game exists in trying to guess what your opponent is thinking.
5.It is acknowledged that lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease but it’s (relative) small when compared with the others.
6.Many practical approaches solving the problem were raised at the meeting.
7.As is often the case, we can’t keep a design fashion for a long time.
8.The best part of his expedition had been the rediscovery of his natural passion making things.
●Ⅲ 短语填空
1.The novelist (对……很着迷) writing since his middle school.
2.It is urged that working staff in this big company should some time (休息) to relax.
3.The boy didn’t remember his mother because when she (去世), he was only a one-year-old baby.
4.Within a few years he had written five books, whilst none of them (属于) fiction.
5.It is (只不过) a made-up and coincident story, so don’t take it so seriously.
6.The novelist reads (种类广泛的) books, ranging from poetry to science fiction.
●Ⅳ 句型训练
1.If you want to make achievements in a certain area, you’d better it.(keep+宾语+宾补)
如果你想在某一方面做出成就,你最好把注意力保持在上面。
2.According to the findings , it makes sense to camp .
根据研究结果,在人们能找到水的地方宿营是明智的。
3.She put her heart into studying psychology intently in the dormitory , it was outside.
不管外面有多吵,她都在宿舍里专心学习心理学。
●Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·海南琼海嘉积中学高二月考]
In the world of contemporary art, there are artists whose creativity and originality challenge the established boundaries, attracting the public with their wisdom. One of these innovators is the famous Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, whose art installations (装置艺术) leave everyone speechless.
With an imaginative mind and an unconventional approach, Cai Guo-Qiang has become a master of the fireworks display, employing the gunpowder of fireworks in his art in a truly extraordinary way. Through the mastery of said material and the explosions controlled, Cai creates installations that go beyond expectations and take the public on an unforgettable journey.
One of his most important creations is the installation titled “The rise of butterflies”. In this work, Cai uses a combination of gunpowder and paper to create a striking cloud of flying butterflies. The delicate winged creatures move back and forth in the air, creating a magical and ephemeral effect that goes against the laws of gravity.
But perhaps one of the most curious and daring installations of Cai Guo-Qiang is “The garden of ephemeral sculptures”. In this work, the artist uses controlled explosives to sculpt shapes in huge blocks of ice. As the explosions occur, the icy figures gradually transform, creating an ephemeral and ever-changing scene. It is as if the sculptures come alive for a brief moment before disappearing completely.
Cai Guo-Qiang is an artist who breaks the limits of imagination. His installations transport us to a world of magic, where fire and gunpowder become tools for creation. He combines aesthetic (审美的) beauty with unusual elements, making his works unique and fascinating. Without doubt, Cai’s impact on contemporary art is undeniable. His installations have attracted audiences around the world and will inspire future generations to break free and find beauty in the unpredictable (不可预测的).
( )1.Which might be the best title for Cai Guo-Qiang
A.An explosive genius.
B.A creative sculptor.
C.A traditional painter.
D.An artistic pioneer.
( )2.What does the word “ephemeral” mean in the passage
A.Unique.
B.Short-lived.
C.Unconventional.
D.Breathtaking.
( )3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.Cai’s impact on art is unpredictable.
B.Cai’s success results from global recognition.
C.Cai’s art changes the traditional concept of beauty.
D.Cai’s art inspires artists to think outside the box.
( )4.What is the text most likely to be
A.A diary entry of Cai Guo-Qiang.
B.A profile of the celebrity in a magazine.
C.A scientific research paper on fireworks.
D.An advertisement for a fireworks company.
●Ⅵ 阅读七选五
[2024·河南南阳六校联考高二期中]
Living a balanced life can help you be happier. Finding balance is an art and there’s no one correct balance that will work for everyone. 1. However, finding the right balance for you can help you make the most out of life.
Reduce the amount of work you do at home whenever possible.2. Try to keep your job, including your work computer, documents, and anything else from your office, away from your personal living space. If you work from home, set up distinct work and home spaces. Try to unplug technology when you are home from work. 3. Spend time doing activities off the computer, like crafting or cooking.
4. Even if you have a flexible schedule, it’s important to communicate when you are and aren’t available to handle work-related issues. Let your boss and co-workers know if you cannot or will not respond to a 3 am text asking for a report by 6 am. Your personal social circles should have a similar boundary (界限) during your workday. Let them know that between 8 am and 5 pm, your first duty is your job. Catch up with them during a break or during your lunch if you want to chat during the workday.
Talk to your office about renegotiating your work duties if necessary. If you find your job makes it difficult to have the work-life balance, talk to your boss about new terms. You don’t need to provide a lot of detail, but be prepared to provide some context for your request. Most jobs won’t give you a new schedule for no reason. 5.
A.Avoid taking work-related calls.
B.It will take some time and need practice.
C.Have your personal social circles help you with your work.
D.Set boundaries for both your work and personal social circles.
E.You can set aside certain times that are specifically for learning new skills.
F.But they may be more willing to let you work a new schedule if you list some necessary reasons.
G.Having a physical boundary between your work life and your home life can help enhance a healthy work-life balance.
●Ⅶ 语法填空
Born in 1946 in New York, Claudia Goldin, a professor at Harvard University, 1. (award) the Nobel Prize in economics for her work on women in the labour market in October, 2023. She found that women generally receive 2. (low) pay than men. She looked at over 200 years of US data, 3. showed that much of the gender pay gap could 4. (historic) be explained by differences in education and jobs.
Female participation in the labour market followed 5. U-shaped form over the whole period, and the participation of 6. (marry) women decreased when society changed from farming to industry in the early 19th century, but then started to increase with the 7. (grow) of the service industry in the early 20th century, her research has shown.
“It is obvious that understanding women’s role in the labour market is important for society. Thanks to Goldin’s research, we are now equipped 8. a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the gender pay gap 9. challenges that may need 10. (address) in the future,” Jakob Svensson, chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences, said in a statement. (共85张PPT)
Tabichi's father, uncle, and cousins have all worked as
teachers. He could see that his relatives were making a real
difference to people's lives and wanted to do the same. So for
the past 12 years, Tabichi has worked as a maths and science
teacher in the hope that his lessons will give students a chance
to improve their situations.
However, working at a remote village school in Kenya hasn't
been easy. The unique challenges and obstacles have forced
Tabichi to find unique solutions for his students. The school only
has one computer and unreliable Internet access. The school
also has no library or laboratory. To make matters worse, there
are not enough books for all the students and the school is
desperately in need of more teachers. Most of the students are
not able to concentrate, because they haven't had enough
meals at home.
One of the other major challenges that Tabichi faces is
keeping kids in school as long as possible. So Tabichi spends
most of his time outside the classroom working on ways to
keep kids in school. When the 36-year-old gets the feeling
that a student is at risk of dropping out, he works to
persuade his family to put more value on education. To help
those in poverty afford food, uniforms, and books, Tabichi also
gives away 80 percent of his salary. Despite all the obstacles
he faces, Tabichi is credited with improving the school and
keeping many of the village's young people in school. He
has also managed to set up science clubs and addressed food
insecurity issues.
Thanks to his tireless work, his students have excelled in
science. In recent years, students have won national and
international science competitions. In March of 2019, Tabichi was
voted the best teacher in the world and won the prize of $1
million.
【主题词句背诵】
1.in the hope that… 抱着……的希望
2.unreliable adj. 不可靠的;不能信赖的
3.to make matters worse 更糟糕的是,更严重的是
4.at risk of 有……的危险
5.drop out 辍学; 退出
6.in poverty 在贫穷中
7.give away 赠送;捐赠
8.credit vt. 认为是……的功劳,归功于
9.address vt. 设法解决;处理;对付
10.One of the other major challenges that Tabichi faces is
keeping kids in school as long as possible.
塔比奇面临的其他主要挑战之一是让孩子们尽可能长时间地上学。
11.When the 36-year-old gets the feeling that a student is at
risk of dropping out, he works to persuade his family to put
more value on education.
当这位36岁的教师感觉到一个学生有辍学的风险时,他努力说服他的
家人更加重视教育。
12.Despite all the obstacles he faces, Tabichi is credited with
improving the school and keeping many of the village's young
people in school.
尽管面临着种种障碍,塔比奇因为改善了学校并使村里的许多年轻人
留在学校而得到赞誉。
课前自主探究
语言知识梳理
练习册
Task 1：Fast Reading
Introduction
Causes/
Reasons
philosophy
opinion
Task 2：Careful Reading
Read the text and then choose the best answer according to
the text.
( ) 1.Which of the following is Cunningham's fashion belief
A.Fashion belongs to people.
B.Fashion is about who people are.
C.High society is the source of fashion.
D.Big brands represent fashion.
√
( ) 2.Why is Bill Cunningham called a “cultural
anthropologist”
A.His pictures reflected his great passion for photography.
B.He took wonderful photos with his simple, relatively cheap
cameras.
C.His photography reflected the fashion of the world.
D.His photography recorded the life of New York and its people.
√
( ) 3.What can we infer from the passage
A.Bill Cunningham was one of the observed.
B.Bill Cunningham was once a famous star.
C.Bill Cunningham liked self-interest and promotion.
D.Bill Cunningham led a simple but meaningful life.
√
( ) 4.What do we know about Cunningham from the last
paragraph
A.He didn't stop taking photos until he died.
B.He was fond of taking photos all his life.
C.He wanted to be one of the observed.
D.He was more of a cultural anthropologist than a fashion
photographer.
√
Task 3：Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
Bill Cunningham was one of the most important American
1.______________ (photographer) of the last 50 years. What
made him so great First, he always used simple, 2._________
(relative) cheap cameras to take all his pictures on the streets of
New York. He found inspiration 3._______ others could not, in
simple, everyday scenes, such as a man 4.________ (buy)
oranges at the local grocery store.
photographers
relatively
where
buying
Through his fascination with what people were wearing, and not
who they 5.______ (be), he opened the doors of fashion to
everyone. Second, what made Cunningham great was his
6._________ (devote) to photography, and the hours and hours
of sheer hard work he put into his work.
Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer,
Cunningham's approach 7.____ life was simple and never did he
accept the benefits offered to him for being a fashion
photographer. In his opinion, money's the 8._________ (cheap)
were
devotion
to
cheapest
thing and freedom is the most expensive. This lack of self-
interest and promotion kept Cunningham concentrated on his
craft, thus 9._________ (enable) him to capture New York's
unique street style.
Cunningham's passion for photography lasted throughout
his life. At the age of 87, he passed away. His hard work made
him more than 10.___ fashion photographer—he was a “cultural
anthropologist”.
enabling
a
1.pose vi. 摆好姿势;佯装,冒充 vt. 造成,产生;提问,质询 n.姿势
(教材P18) And yet every member of New York's wealthy high
society wanted nothing more than to pose for this man.
然而，纽约富有的上流社会的每一位成员都只想为这个人摆姿势。
(1)pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk (to…)
(对……)构成威胁/挑战/危险/风险
(2)pose a question 提出一个问题
(3)pose for… 为(画像、摄影等)摆好姿势
(4)pose as… 冒充成……
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①Smoking is an addictive habit, ________ (pose) a health risk
not only to smokers but also to people surrounding the smoker.
②To find out, we hire two women to pose ____ new car
customers.
③Before going into their meeting, the six foreign ministers
posed ____ photographs.
posing
as
for
(2)一词多义
①She has posed a serious question that deserves carefully
considering.________
②Decreasing the unemployment rate poses a serious challenge
to the new governor.________
③Some criminals would pose as one of your friends and cheat
you out of your money. _____________
④In life drawing classes， a model is employed to pose for the
students.____________
v. 提问
v. 产生
v. 佯装,冒充
v. 摆好姿势
(3)完成句子
①______________________________ was the thunderous applause.
I glanced at the judges and caught smiles on their faces.
在我们做完最后一个舞蹈动作之后，掌声雷动。我瞥了一眼评委们，
看到他们脸上露出了笑容。(读后续写之场景描写)
Following our final dance pose
②I think pollution __________________ the continued existence
of this species.
我认为污染对这一物种的继续生存构成了威胁。(话题写作之环境保护)
poses a threat to
2.a wide range of 一系列的；大范围的
(教材P19)Nor was it a wide range of contacts and connections.
也不是因为他交友广泛，识人无数。
(1)within/in range (of) 在可及的范围内
beyond/out of range 在射程以外,超出……的范围
(2)range from…to… 在……范围内变动;包括从……到……
之间的各类事物
range between…and… 在……和……范围内变动
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①The national park has a large collection of wildlife, ________
(range) from butterflies to elephants.
②Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was
_______________ our range, so we declined.
ranging
beyond/out of
(2)完成句子
①China News Service reports that 100 pairs of twins
participated in the event on Sunday. Their ages ______________
___________________________________________________________
____.
中国新闻社报道说，星期天有100对双胞胎参加了这项庆祝活动。他
们的年龄从6个月到56岁不等。(话题写作之庆祝活动)
ranged from 6 months to 56 years old/ranged between 6 months and 56 years old
②[2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Public service campaigns have tried
____________________________________ to persuade people to
put down their phones when they are behind the wheel.
公共服务运动已经尝试了多种方法来说服人们在开车时放下手机。
a wide range of methods/ways/means
3.fascination n.着迷,迷恋;令人着迷的事物;吸引力
(教材P19) Through his fascination with what people were
wearing, and not who they were, he opened the doors of
fashion to everyone—fashion as he saw it belonged to the
people, not just to high society and big brands.使他着迷的是人
们的穿着,而不是他们是谁,他为每个人打开了时尚的大门——在他看
来,时尚属于大众,而不仅仅属于上流社会和大品牌。
(1)have a fascination for/with… 对……着迷
develop a fascination for/with… 对……产生了兴趣
in fascination 迷恋地,津津有味地,入迷地
(2)fascinate v. 深深吸引;迷住
(3)fascinating adj. 极有吸引力的;迷人的
(4)fascinated adj. 被迷住的,被吸引住的;极感兴趣的
be fascinated by 对……很入迷,对……很感兴趣
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①I've had a lifelong ___________(fascinate) with the sea and
with small boats.
②It's ___________(fascinate) to see how different people
approach the problem.
fascination
fascinating
(2)完成句子
①The girls listened _____________as the story unfolded.
故事情节逐渐展开,女孩们都入迷地听着。(读后续写之场景描写)
in fascination
②After hearing the professor's lecture, I _______________
_________________ traditional Chinese medicine and decided to
go into it.
听了教授的讲座后,我对中医产生了兴趣,并决定投身其中。
(话题写作之健康生活)
developed a fascination for/with
(3)一句多译
→I __________________ the beautiful music and forgot to
applaud when he finished playing.
→ ______________ the beautiful music, I forgot to applaud
when he finished playing.
我被美妙的音乐迷住了,当他演奏完时,我忘记了鼓掌。
was fascinated by
Fascinated by
4.approach v.接近;靠近；着手处理，对付；接洽，要求n.接近;方法;
路径;道路
(教材P20)Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer,
Cunningham's approach to life was uncomplicated.
尽管坎宁安是一位世界著名的时尚摄影师，但他的生活方式并不复杂。
at the approach of 在快到……的时候
an approach to sth/doing sth ……的方法(to为介词)
…be approaching ……将至，临近
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①They are trying their best to find a new approach to
________ (solve) these complex problems.
solving
②Genome editing, serving as a new weapon in the fight against
diseases, will lead to a fundamental change in our approach
____ health care.
to
(2)熟词生义
It might be possible to approach the issue in a different way.
________
v. 处理
(3)一句多译
→________________________, the flowers in the garden are
coming to life overnight. (as状语从句)
→________________________, the flowers in the garden are
coming to life overnight. (with复合结构)
→__________________________, the flowers in the garden are
coming to life overnight. (介词短语)
随着春天的来临,花园里的花一夜之间焕发了生机。(读后续写之自然
景物描写)
As spring is approaching
With spring approaching
At the approach of spring
5.pass away 去世，逝世;消失;消逝
(教材P20) He was 87 when he passed away, and had been
working right up until his last illness. 他过世时87岁,并且一直到最
后一次生病前他都在工作。
pass by (sb/sth) 通过/经过(……旁边)
pass…down 使世代相传,使流传
pass sth on (to sb) 将某物传给/交给(某人)
【活学活用】
完成句子
①My father _____________when I was one year old, so it was
my mother who paid for all my school fees.
我父亲在我一岁时去世了,所以是我母亲支付了我所有的学费。
(话题写作之记人叙事)
passed away
②Every generation has the duty to ___________ heritage of
knowledge from the past.
每一代人都有责任把过去遗留下来的知识传给下一代。
pass down
③I think the virus _________________ through touching or
shaking hands.
我认为那种病毒不会通过接触或握手传播。(话题写作之健康生活)
is not passed on
④Our school bus __________ my house every morning, picking
up students.
我们的校车每天早上从我家旁边经过来接学生。
passes by
6.more than 不仅仅
(教材P20) His hard work made him more than a fashion
photographer—he was a “cultural anthropologist”, who we can
thank for recording the life of a whole city and its people over
half a century.
他的辛勤工作使他不仅仅是一名时尚摄影师——他是一名“文化人类
学家”,我们得感谢他，因为他记录了半个多世纪以来整个城市及其人
民的生活。
(1)more than+名词 不仅仅;不只;超过;远不止
more than(=over)+数词 ……以上;多于……
more than+形容词 非常……
more than+从句 (sb can/could+v.) 某人不能……
(2)more+adj./n.+than+adj./n. 与其说……倒不如说……
［温馨提示］more than one意为“不止一个”,若用作主语,谓语动词
用单数。
【活学活用】
完成句子
①The boss of the grocery is ____________________ deliver
goods to customers' home in this district.
杂货铺的老板很乐于为这个区域的顾客送货上门。
more than happy to
②It was _______________________ to accept those unfair
conditions just for the agreement of this deal.
我无法忍受仅仅为了达成这笔交易而接受那些不公平的条件。
more than I could bear
③He is ______________________ when it comes to his success
this time.
谈到他这次的成功,与其说他聪明,不如说他幸运。
more lucky than clever
④China Daily is _______________________; it keeps us in touch
with the world.
《中国日报》不只是份报纸,它还让我们与世界保持联系。
more than a newspaper
⑤More than one book _________________________________
_________ recently.
近来,不止一本书被译成了外语。
has been translated into foreign languages
1.(教材P19) He found inspiration where others could not, in
simple, everyday scenes, such as a man buying oranges at
the local grocery store, or a woman riding home on the
graffiti-covered subway.他在一些简单的日常情景中找到了其他人
无法找到的灵感,比如一个在当地杂货店买橘子的男人,或是一个乘坐
画满涂鸦的地铁回家的女人。
句型公式
where引导的地点状语从句
【句式点拨】
where others could not是where引导的地点状语从句,相当于 in/at
places或in/at the place+where 引导的定语从句。本句可以转化为
以下定语从句的形式:He found inspiration in places where others
could not…。
【相关拓展】
(1)where引导的地点状语从句可以置于句末,也可以置于句首,但是所
表达的含义有所区别。当where引导的状语从句置于句末时,一般表
示地点;而当where引导的状语从句位于句首时,则具有对比、条件或
时间的意味。例如：
The school was built where there had once been a garden.
学校建在一座花园的旧址。
Where there is life, there is hope.
留得青山在,不怕没柴烧。
(2)where可以引导宾语从句、定语从句、状语从句。
【活学活用】
(1)判断句中从句的类型
①[2023·北京卷] That project, which I could complete from my
sofa instead of in the burning heat of the desert, not only
survived the lockdown but worked where traditional methods
didn't. ______________
地点状语从句
②[2023·全国甲卷] The best table in this two-story colonial Thai
home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can
see chef Gaggan and his staff in action.__________
定语从句
③Bailey then bent down to let Lenoue climb onto her back and
carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet
to where Lenoue could get medical attention.__________
宾语从句
(2)完成句子
When you are previewing your lessons, it is advisable that you
make a mark _______________________________________.
当你预习功课时，最好在有任何疑惑或问题的地方做个记号。
(应用文写作之建议信)
where you have any doubts or questions
2.(教材P20)This lack of self-interest and promotion kept
Cunningham focused on his craft, enabling him to capture
New York's unique street style.
缺乏对自身利益和升迁的关注,使坎宁安专注于自己的技能,使他能够
捕捉到纽约独特的街头风格。
句型公式
keep+宾语+宾语补足语
【归纳拓展】
“keep+宾语+宾补”意为“使……保持某种状态”,该结构的常见形式:
(1)“keep+宾语+形容词/副词/介词短语”,keep在此表示“使人或物保持
在某一状态”。
(2)“keep+宾语+现在分词”,宾语与宾补之间的关系为主动关系。
(3)“keep+宾语+过去分词”,宾语与宾补之间的关系为被动关系。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
The Internet makes it easier to keep us __________(inform) of
what is happening around the world.
informed
(2)完成句子
①You can have a party in this room as long as you can
_____________.
只要你们能保持清洁,你们可以在这间屋子里开派对。
keep it clean
②She lay on the bed, ________________________ to have a
good rest after a day's work.(非谓语)
工作一天后,她躺在床上闭着眼睛好好休息。(读后续写之动作描写)
keeping her eyes closed
③__________________, we had to _____________________ all
night long.
为了保暖，我们不得不让火整夜燃烧。(读后续写之状态描写)
To keep us warm
keep the fire burning
④A cold _________________ for a week, so he missed a lot of
his lessons. (介词短语作宾补)
感冒使他在床上躺了一个星期,所以他耽误了很多课。
kept him in bed
练 习 册
Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.She struck a graceful ______ (姿势)， waiting for her picture
to be taken.
pose
2.Many customers have turned to organic food when they shop
at the local ________ (食品杂货店).
grocery
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3.Many people were taking photos of them and it was like they
were some __________ (名人).
celebrities
4.They come from ________ (遥远的) places with different
accents.
faraway
5.It is the traditional ______ (技能) passed from generation to
generation that make time-honoured brands endure the changes
of the times.
crafts
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Ⅱ 单句填空
1.The minister envied them their simple and ______________
(complicated) lives.
uncomplicated
2.What makes him special is his _________ (devote) to
photography as well as his belief in fashion.
devotion
3.Trends to take food of low calories are becoming increasingly
____________ (fashion) nowadays.
fashionable
4.The ___________ (fascinate) of the game exists in trying to
guess what your opponent is thinking.
fascination
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5.It is acknowledged that lack of exercise is also a risk factor
for heart disease but it's _________(relative) small when
compared with the others.
relatively
6.Many practical approaches____ solving the problem were
raised at the meeting.
to
7.As is often the case, we can't keep a design ___ fashion for
a long time.
in
8.The best part of his expedition had been the rediscovery of
his natural passion ____ making things.
for
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Ⅲ 短语填空
1.The novelist ________________________ (对……很着迷) writing
since his middle school.
has been fascinated by
2.It is urged that working staff in this big company should
_____ some time ____(休息) to relax.
take
off
3.The boy didn't remember his mother because when she
_____________ (去世), he was only a one-year-old baby.
passed away
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4.Within a few years he had written five books, whilst none of
them _____________ (属于) fiction.
belonged to
5.It is ___________________(只不过) a made-up and coincident
story, so don't take it so seriously.
nothing more than
6.The novelist reads ________________ (种类广泛的) books,
ranging from poetry to science fiction.
a wide range of
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Ⅳ 句型训练
1.If you want to make achievements in a certain area, you'd
better ______________________________ it.(keep+宾语+宾补)
如果你想在某一方面做出成就，你最好把注意力保持在上面。
keep your attention focused on
2.According to the findings, it makes sense to camp
____________________________.
根据研究结果,在人们能找到水的地方宿营是明智的。
where people can find water
3.She put her heart into studying psychology intently in the
dormitory, _____________________________ it was outside.
不管外面有多吵,她都在宿舍里专心学习心理学。
no matter how/however noisy
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Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·海南琼海嘉积中学高二月考]
In the world of contemporary art, there are artists whose
creativity and originality challenge the established boundaries,
attracting the public with their wisdom. One of these innovators
is the famous Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, whose art
installations (装置艺术) leave everyone speechless.
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With an imaginative mind and an unconventional approach,
Cai Guo-Qiang has become a master of the fireworks display,
employing the gunpowder of fireworks in his art in a truly
extraordinary way. Through the mastery of said material and the
explosions controlled, Cai creates installations that go beyond
expectations and take the public on an unforgettable journey.
One of his most important creations is the installation titled
“The rise of butterflies”. In this work, Cai uses a combination of
gunpowder and paper to create a striking cloud of flying
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butterflies. The delicate winged creatures move back and forth
in the air, creating a magical and ephemeral effect that goes
against the laws of gravity.
But perhaps one of the most curious and daring
installations of Cai Guo-Qiang is “The garden of ephemeral
sculptures”. In this work, the artist uses controlled explosives to
sculpt shapes in huge blocks of ice. As the explosions occur,
the icy figures gradually transform, creating an ephemeral and
ever-changing scene. It is as if the sculptures come alive for a
brief moment before disappearing completely.
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Cai Guo-Qiang is an artist who breaks the limits of
imagination. His installations transport us to a world of magic,
where fire and gunpowder become tools for creation. He
combines aesthetic (审美的) beauty with unusual elements,
making his works unique and fascinating. Without doubt, Cai's
impact on contemporary art is undeniable. His installations have
attracted audiences around the world and will inspire future
generations to break free and find beauty in the unpredictable
(不可预测的).
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【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了我国著名的烟花表演大
师蔡国强。
( ) 1.Which might be the best title for Cai Guo-Qiang
A.An explosive genius. B.A creative sculptor.
C.A traditional painter. D.An artistic pioneer.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第二段“With an imaginative mind and
an unconventional approach, Cai Guo-Qiang has become a
master of the fireworks display, employing the gunpowder of
fireworks in his art in a truly extraordinary way.”可知，蔡国强可
以获得的最好的称号是爆炸天才。故选A项。
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( ) 2.What does the word “ephemeral” mean in the passage
A.Unique. B.Short-lived.
C.Unconventional. D.Breathtaking.
[解析] 词义猜测题。根据第四段“In this work, the artist uses
controlled explosives to sculpt shapes in huge blocks of ice. As
the explosions occur, the icy figures gradually transform, creating
an ephemeral and ever-changing scene.”可知，艺术家使用可以控
制的炸药在巨大的冰块上雕刻形状，根据常识可知，随着爆炸的发
生，冰上的人物也会在短时间内消失，由此可推知，ephemeral和B
项意思相近。故选B项。
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( ) 3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.Cai's impact on art is unpredictable.
B.Cai's success results from global recognition.
C.Cai's art changes the traditional concept of beauty.
D.Cai's art inspires artists to think outside the box.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He combines aesthetic (审美的)
beauty with unusual elements, making his works unique and
fascinating. Without doubt, Cai's impact on contemporary art is
undeniable. His installations have attracted audiences around the
world and will inspire future generations to break free and find
beauty in the unpredictable (不可预测的).”可知，蔡国强的艺术激
发艺术家们打破常规思维。故选D项。
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( ) 4.What is the text most likely to be
A.A diary entry of Cai Guo-Qiang.
B.A profile of the celebrity in a magazine.
C.A scientific research paper on fireworks.
D.An advertisement for a fireworks company.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第一段“One of these innovators is the
famous Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, whose art installations
(装置艺术) leave everyone speechless.”及最后一段“Cai Guo-Qiang
is an artist who breaks the limits of imagination.”可知，本文是一
篇杂志上名人的简介。故选B项。
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Ⅵ 阅读七选五
[2024·河南南阳六校联考高二期中]
Living a balanced life can help you be happier. Finding
balance is an art and there's no one correct balance that will
work for everyone. 1.___ However, finding the right balance for
you can help you make the most out of life.
Reduce the amount of work you do at home whenever
possible.2.___ Try to keep your job, including your work
computer, documents, and anything else from your office, away
B
G
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from your personal living space. If you work from home, set up
distinct work and home spaces. Try to unplug technology when
you are home from work. 3.___ Spend time doing activities off
the computer, like crafting or cooking.
A
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4.___ Even if you have a flexible schedule, it's important to
communicate when you are and aren't available to handle work-
related issues. Let your boss and co-workers know if you cannot
or will not respond to a 3 am text asking for a report by 6 am.
Your personal social circles should have a similar boundary (界限)
during your workday. Let them know that between 8 am and 5
pm, your first duty is your job. Catch up with them during a
break or during your lunch if you want to chat during the
workday.
D
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Talk to your office about renegotiating your work duties if
necessary. If you find your job makes it difficult to have the
work-life balance, talk to your boss about new terms. You don't
need to provide a lot of detail, but be prepared to provide
some context for your request. Most jobs won't give you a new
schedule for no reason. 5.___
F
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A.Avoid taking work-related calls.
B.It will take some time and need practice.
C.Have your personal social circles help you with your work.
D.Set boundaries for both your work and personal social circles.
E.You can set aside certain times that are specifically for
learning new skills.
F.But they may be more willing to let you work a new schedule
if you list some necessary reasons.
G.Having a physical boundary between your work life and your
home life can help enhance a healthy work-life balance.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些有关保持工
作和生活平衡的建议。
1.___
B
[解析] 根据空前“Finding balance is an art and there's no one
correct balance that will work for everyone.”和空后的“However,
finding the right balance for you can help you make the most
out of life.”可知，此处介绍找到正确的平衡不容易，但是找到平衡
有助于你充分利用生活。由此可推知，B项(寻找平衡需要时间和练
习。)符合语境。故选B。
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2.___
G
[解析] 根据空前“Reduce the amount of work you do at home
whenever possible.”可知，本段介绍要保持工作和家庭的平衡。由此
可推知，G项(在你的工作生活和家庭生活之间有一个物理的界限，
可以帮助提高健康的工作和生活的平衡。)符合语境。故选G。
3.___
A
[解析] 根据空前“Try to unplug technology when you are home
from work.”和空后“Spend time doing activities off the computer,
like crafting or cooking.”可知，此处介绍了具体的做法。由此可推
知，A项(避免接与工作有关的电话。)符合语境。故选A。
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4.___
D
[解析] 本空为段落主旨句，根据空后“Let your boss and co-
workers know if you cannot or will not respond to a 3 am text
asking for a report by 6 am. Your personal social circles should
have a similar boundary (界限) during your workday. Let them
know that between 8 am and 5 pm, your first duty is your job.”
可知，本段介绍要为你的工作和个人社交圈设定界限。由此可推知，
D项(为你的工作和个人社交圈设定界限。)符合语境。故选D。
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5.___
F
[解析] 根据空前“If you find your job makes it difficult to have
the work-life balance, talk to your boss about new terms. You
don't need to provide a lot of detail, but be prepared to
provide some context for your request. Most jobs won't give
you a new schedule for no reason.”可知，前文介绍了如果不能保
持工作和生活的平衡，可以给出一些理由和老板商谈。由此可推知，
F 项(但是如果你列出了一些必要的理由，那么他们可能更愿意让你
按新的时间表工作。)符合语境。故选F。
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Ⅶ 语法填空
Born in 1946 in New York, Claudia Goldin, a professor at
Harvard University, 1._____________(award) the Nobel Prize in
economics for her work on women in the labour market in
October, 2023. She found that women generally receive 2.______
(low) pay than men. She looked at over 200 years of US data,
3._______ showed that much of the gender pay gap could
4.___________(historic) be explained by differences in education
and jobs.
was awarded
lower
which
historically
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Female participation in the labour market followed 5.___
U-shaped form over the whole period, and the participation of
6.________(marry) women decreased when society changed from
farming to industry in the early 19th century, but then started
to increase with the 7.________(grow) of the service industry in
the early 20th century, her research has shown.
a
married
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“It is obvious that understanding women's role in the labour
market is important for society. Thanks to Goldin's research, we
are now equipped 8._____ a deeper understanding of the
factors contributing to the gender pay gap 9._____ challenges
that may need 10.___________________________(address) in the
future,” Jakob Svensson, chair of the Committee for the Prize in
Economic Sciences, said in a statement.
with
and
addressing/to be addressed
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【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Claudia Goldin因研
究劳动力市场上的女性而获得2023年诺贝尔经济学奖，她发现女性
普遍薪资低，工资差距主要由教育和工作领域的差异造成。她的研
究揭示了女性劳动参与的历史趋势，并提出了未来需要解决的问题。
1._____________
was awarded
[解析] 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。根据in October, 2023及
Claudia Goldin承受谓语动词award的动作可知，此处应用一般过去
时的被动语态，主语Claudia Goldin为单数，故填was awarded。
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2.______
lower
[解析] 考查比较级。根据than可知，形容词low应用比较级形式，故
填lower。
3._______
which
[解析] 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导非限制性定
语从句，修饰先行词data，在从句中作主语，指物，应用which引导
定语从句，故填which。
4.___________
historically
[解析] 考查副词。空处应用副词作状语，修饰动词be explained，
故填historically。
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5.___
a
[解析] 考查冠词。form为可数名词，U-shaped是以辅音音素开头的
单词，应用不定冠词a，故填a。
6.________
married
[解析] 考查形容词。空处应用形容词作定语，修饰women，故填
married。
7.________
growth
[解析] 考查名词。空处应用名词作宾语，growth为不可数名词，故
填growth。
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8._____
with
[解析] 考查介词。短语be equipped with意为“配备有……，装
有……”，故填with。
9._____
and
[解析] 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，factors和challenges为并列关
系，应用并列连词and连接，故填and。
10.___________________________
addressing/to be addressed
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。 从句主语challenges和address为被动关系，
动词need后接doing或to be done作宾语，故填addressing/to be
addressed。
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