参考答案
Unit 1 Looking forwards
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
【课前自主探究】
Task 1 Fast Reading
1.worry about 2.guarantee 3.early boyhood 4.historical novels 5.the unexpected
Task 2 Careful Reading
1—4 BADA
Task 3 Micro-writing
1.facing 2.to shape 3.planning 4.possibilities
5.based 6.as 7.which 8.to be remembered
9.ultimately 10.whatever
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.①in the face of ②pulling a long face ③are faced with; faced with
2.(1)①to prevent ②in ③into (2)take action/measures/steps to make the world
3.(1)①ambitious ②to make/of making (2)her ambition to raise/of raising enough money
4.(1)①correspondent ②corresponding ③correspondence (2)①correspond with/be in correspondence with ②Only when we make our actions correspond with/to our words
5.(1)①devotion ②teaching ③devoted (2)①devoted herself/her life entirely to research ②devoting most of his spare time to
句型透视
1.(1)①Having spent ②Having booked (2)Having visited several times
2.(1)①looking ②improved ③to be settled (2)①her heart beating wildly ②her long hair flowing; with her long hair flowing 参考答案
Unit 1 Looking forwards
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.1.trainee 2.correspondent 3.detective 4.backwards
Ⅱ.1.ambitious 2.energetic 3.unfold 4.historical
5.Ultimately 6.In
Ⅲ.1.by contrast 2.twists and turns 3.in the face of
4.In desperation 5.based on 6.take action 7.focus on/pay attention to 8.devote;to
Ⅳ.1.was to take care of these children
2.Having lived in the city for many years
3.happened so quickly that
4.the ground seeming
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者创业的经历告诉读者,不要让失败定义自己,而是要从中学习,然后站起来迎接挑战。
1.C 推理判断题。根据第一段中“What will you do when you feel like a failure Feeling like a failure is part of the human experiences. Treat yourself with kindness and understand that failure does not define you, but it is a stepping stone on your journey. When you’re ready, take action and challenge yourself.”并结合下文作者陈述自己从创业经历中明白失败是不可避免的,要从失败中学习,积极地面对挑战可推知,第一段的作用是引出主题。故选C。
2.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中“It all began several years ago when I threw myself into the business, driven by my passion and a dream.”可知,作者创业是因为激情和梦想,即内在动机。故选A。
3.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中“In the early days, optimism flowed freely, but financial struggles and sleepless nights soon followed. I questioned my decision and felt like the biggest failure. However, every difficulty became a stepping stone towards growth. I learned more from my failures than from my successes, adapting and growing stronger with each obstacle. I reached out to instructors, friends and family, sought advice and slowly saw a ray of hope. One defining moment came when I gained my first long-term coaching partnership. It was a breakthrough, and my hard work paid off.”可知,作者从一次次失败中学习,最终获得了一段长期合作关系,努力得到了回报。由此推知,我们可以从作者的创业经历中了解到“滴水穿石”的道理。故选C。
4.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today, looking back on my journey, I realize that moments of feeling like a failure were essential to my success. They taught me humility, perseverance and the value of hard work. They shaped me into a successful entrepreneur I am today—someone who doesn’t fear failure but embraces it as a necessary part of the path to success. As we approach the end of the year of graduation, remember that success is not about avoiding failure, but about how we rise after we fall. Let’s support each other on this journey called life. Stay positive, stay inspired and stay true to ourselves.”可推知,作者用自己创业的经验教训来激励读者。故选A。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了我们失去动力的常见原因以及解决办法。
1.D 根据设空的前两句“Every New Year, thousands decide they’re going to change their lives. Fewer than 10 percent actually stick with their plans, and that figure is being generous.”可知,本段在说明多数人难以坚持自己的计划。根据下文的小标题可知,文章接下来是在说明原因。故D项(下面你会发现一些你失去动力的常见原因)符合文意。故选D项。
2.F 根据设空的前一句“If you make goals that are too achievable, you’ll get bored and lose interest.”可知,本段在讲述目标过低的情况。F项(理想情况下,你需要在督促自己和设定现实目标之间取得平衡)与空前一句联系紧密,并与下文中的push yourself相呼应,符合语境。故选F项。
3.B 根据文章的结构可知,此空应是本段主题句。根据下文中的worrying about和段中多次提到的what if可知,本段介绍的是不确定的情况,故B项(对未来不确定)符合语境。故选B项。
4.G 根据设空前一句“If you have trouble creating a vision, then you’re at the risk of being aimless through life.”和设空后一句“You can start the process of discovering your life purpose by asking yourself, ‘What would my ideal life look like ’”可推断,空处是过渡句,承上启下。G项(然而,当你找到自己的目标和激情时,你就会被驱使着去追求卓越)中的purpose与设空后的life purpose相呼应,符合语境。故选G项。
5.C 根据设空前一句“You’ll miss out on opportunities in life if you don’t learn how to manage your fears.”和设空后一句“One way to manage fear is to look for the root cause of your fear.”可推知,设空处应是关于管理或克服恐惧的内容,故选C项(幸运的是,恐惧是可以克服的)符合上下文语境。故选C项。
Ⅶ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过讲述作者10岁时被要求在全班同学面前发表一篇题为“我生命中的一次真正考验”的演讲的经历告诉我们,生活中只有克服自己的恐惧,才能到达自己的目标。
1.titled 考查非谓语动词。 “…(title) ‘A real test in my life’”作后置定语,title用非谓语动词形式,与其逻辑主语speech之间是被动关系,用过去分词表被动。故填titled。
2.terribly 考查副词。空处修饰形容词shy,用程度副词terribly作状语,意为“非常,很”。故填terribly。
3.choice 考查名词。根据句意及空前的one可知,应用单数名词choice作宾语,意为“选择”。故填choice。
4.a 考查冠词。此处表泛指,good发音以辅音音素开头,用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
5.trembling 考查非谓语动词。空处作with的复合结构中的宾语补足语,tremble用非谓语动词形式,与其逻辑主语legs之间是主动关系,用现在分词表主动。故填trembling。
6.had passed 考查动词时态。pass by(时间流逝)是宾语从句中的谓语动词,不及物动词短语,结合句意和主句时态可知,pass by发生在didn’t know之前,表示“过去的过去”,要用过去完成时。故填had passed。
7.without 考查介词。根据前文“My listeners were still waiting patiently…”可知,听众们在耐心地等待,没有催促作者;故用介词without构成介词短语,意为“没有”。故填without。
8.difficulty 考查名词。空处作介词的宾语,用名词difficulty;with difficulty“费力地;困难地”为固定搭配,其中difficulty是不可数名词。故填difficulty。
9.it 考查代词。make it是固定短语,意为“成功,做到”。故填it。
10.and 考查连词。此处为“祈使句+and+陈述句”固定句型,应用连词and连接。故填and。Unit 1 Looking forwards
You’ve got to find what you love (节选)
I am honoured to be with you today at your commencement (毕业典礼) from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. The first story is about connecting the dots (串联点点滴滴).
At the age of seventeen, I went to college. But I naively (无知地) chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents’ savings were being spent on my college tuition. After six months, I couldn’t see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trusted that it would all work out OK.
It wasn’t all romantic. I didn’t have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends’ rooms, I returned Coke bottles for the 5C/ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna Temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into (无意间涉足) by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on.
Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something—your guts, destiny, life, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
…
【主题词句背诵】
1.be honoured to do… 很荣幸做……
2.truth be told 老实说
3.figure out 弄清楚
4.drop out 退学
5.follow one’s curiosity and intuition 跟随某人的好奇心和直觉
6.turn out to be priceless 被证明是无价的
7.make all the difference in one’s life 让某人的生活大不相同
8.But I naively (无知地) chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents’ savings were being spent on my college tuition.
但我无知地选择了一所几乎和斯坦福大学一样昂贵的大学,而我工薪阶层的父母把所有积蓄都花在了我的大学学费上。
9.I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out.
我不知道我想要怎样的生活,也不知道大学将如何帮助我弄清楚这一点。
10.Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.
再次要说明的是,你在向前展望的时候不可能将这些点滴串联起来;只有在回顾的时候你才能将它们串联起来。所以你必须相信这些点滴会在你的未来以某种方式串联在一起。
Period One Starting out&Understanding ideas
Task 1: Fast Reading
Task 2: Careful Reading
( )1.Why does the author raise so many questions in the first paragraph
A.To express his doubts about the future.
B.To introduce the topic of the passage.
C.To invite the readers to answer them.
D.To indicate we should have plans for the future.
( )2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A.Hemingway achieved his ambition to become a writer.
B.Hemingway had an unusual and unforgettable childhood.
C.Hemingway wrote his novels based on others’ experiences.
D.Hemingway lacked enthusiasm for writing novels at the beginning.
( )3.Why did Doyle bring Holmes back from the dead in his novel
A.He didn’t want Holmes to die.
B.He loved Holmes very much.
C.Without Holmes, he couldn’t finish writing.
D.He was forced to do that by Holmes’ fans.
( )4.What does the author mean by saying “take a leaf out of the books”
A.We can imitate what the two authors did.
B.We can read the books fully.
C.We can learn from the books.
D.We can take in what the books say.
Task 3: Micro-writing
For many of us, we often find ourselves wondering or even worrying about the future. When 1. (face) the problems from the “future”, how should we approach the future Can we take action 2. (shape) it, or should we just accept whatever comes our way
Honestly, 3. (plan) for the future does not agree with what we will become. In this respect, maybe there are various 4. (possibility) for future development. Let’s take Ernest Hemingway and Arthur Conan Doyle as examples.
Ernest Hemingway was born in the US in 1899 and was single-minded in his ambition to write when he was a teenager. He wrote The Old Man and the Sea 5. (base) on his personal life experiences and won many prizes.
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Scotland in 1859 and he first worked 6. a doctor, but his main ambition was to become a writer of historical novels. Later, he produced many stories, the most famous of 7. were the stories of his fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. While he had wanted 8. (remember) for his “serious” writing, the public liked Sherlock best.
Both of them were 9. (ultimate) successful, but their paths to success were very different, which means their futures didn’t necessarily turn out exactly as they planned. So, 10. twists and turns you might encounter, be ready for your future.
1.in the face of 面对(问题、困难、危险等)
(教材P2)In the face of such questions, how should we approach the future
面对这些疑问,我们应该如何迎接未来呢
(1)be faced with 面对
face up to 勇于正视; 敢于面对
(2)lose face 丢脸,失面子
make faces/a face 做鬼脸
look sb in the face 直视某人
pull a long face 耷拉着脸, 板着脸
face to face 面对面地
【活学活用】
完成句子/一句多译
①[2024·北京卷] In the story, success in becoming an independent scientist was ultimately achieved through collaboration, adaptive learning, and perseverance setbacks.
在这个故事中,成为一名独立科学家的成功最终是通过合作、适应性学习和面对挫折时的毅力实现的。
②It’s no use ; no one can help the fact that it is raining.
愁眉苦脸是没有用的, 天要下雨时任何人也无能为力。
③→We can seek help online when we difficulties in our studies or when we want to find some useful materials. (谓语动词)
→We can seek help online when difficulties in our studies or when we want to find some useful materials. (非谓语动词)
当我们在学习上遇到困难,或者想要找一些有用的资料时,我们可以在网络上寻求帮助。(应用文写作之建议信)
2.take action 采取行动
(教材P2)Can we take action to shape it, or should we just accept whatever comes our way
我们能否采取行动去影响未来,还是该全然接受现实给予我们的一切呢
take action/measures/steps to do sth
采取行动/措施做某事
in action 在活动中;在运转
put…into action 使开始工作,实行,付诸行动
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①We appeal to all sides to take action (prevent) the situation going from bad to worse.
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 action.
③During the 20th century, many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put action on farms.
(2)完成句子
Living a low-carbon life can be beneficial to the society, so join in this activity and a better place.
过低碳生活对社会是有益的,所以加入这个活动,采取行动,让世界变得更美好。(应用文写作之倡议书)
3.ambition n. 追求,理想
(教材P3)The American author, Ernest Hemingway, born in 1899, was from early boyhood single-minded in his ambition to write.
美国作家欧内斯特·海明威生于1899年,他从小立志要写作。
(1)achieve/fulfil/realize/attain/accomplish an ambition 实现追求的目标
an ambition to do sth/of doing sth
做某事的夙愿
(2)ambitious adj. 雄心勃勃的;有雄心的;费力的,耗资的
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①As an (ambition) teenager, he is extremely diligent and hard-working.
②We have an ambition (make) a contribution to the construction of our hometown.
(2)完成句子
She fulfilled for helping those poor children in mountainous areas.
她实现了自己的夙愿——筹集足够的资金去帮助山区里那些贫苦的孩子们。(话题写作之志愿服务)
4.correspondent n. 通讯员,记者
(教材P3)He went on to become foreign correspondent for the Toronto Star and used his extraordinary experiences in Europe and later Cuba to inform his writing.
他接着成为《多伦多星报》的一名驻外记者,根据在欧洲和后来在古巴的独特经历进行创作。
(1)correspond vi. 符合,一致;相对应;通信
correspond with/to sth 与某物相一致/相符
correspond with sb 与某人通信
(2)in correspondence with… 与……有通信联系
(3)corresponding adj. 相应的; 对应的
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①The newspaper’s (correspond) in Paris is responsible for covering European politics and events for the publication’s international audience.
②Profit growth this year is estimated to rise by 12.6% from that of the (correspond) period last year.
③Her (correspond) with Jim lasted many years before they were married.
(2)完成句子
①I used to my friends by letters while now the Internet makes our communication more convenient.
我过去经常写信与朋友联络, 而现在因特网使我们的沟通更方便了。(话题写作之网络科技)
②
can we win the trust of others.
只有当言行一致时,我们才能赢得他人的信任。(读后续写之主旨升华句)
5.devote oneself to (doing) sth 投身于/致力于/献身于(做)某事
(教材P4)After Sherlock Holmes made him a household name, Doyle gave up medicine and devoted himself entirely to writing.
在夏洛克·福尔摩斯让他变得家喻户晓后,道尔放弃了行医,全身心地投入创作。
(1)devoted adj. 挚爱的;忠诚的;全心全意的
be devoted to (doing) sth =devote (one’s life/time/money/energies) to (doing) sth
致力于(做)某事
(2)devotion n. 挚爱;关爱;关照;奉献;忠诚;
专心
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①The teacher’s selfless (devote) to the cause of education is well known, and all her students respect and love her.
②She had started to devote her energies to (teach) rather than performing.
③[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] The 60-year-old is not an actor, but a policeman. However,he is more (devote) to his “role” than any real actor.
(2)完成句子/句式改写
①She , which earned her a good reputation in her field. (v.)
她全身心地投入研究,这让她在她的领域中获得了良好的声誉。(话题写作之记人叙事)
②He is an active member of the school’s stamp club, and devotes most of his spare time to stamp collecting.
→ He is an active member of the school’s stamp club, stamp collecting. (用分词改写)
1.(教材P3)Having set himself this goal, he wrote novels and short stories based on his personal experiences of the First World War, the Spanish Civil War, bullfighting and deep-sea fishing, amongst others.
在立下这一目标后,他根据自己在第一次世界大战、西班牙内战、斗牛表演和深海捕鱼等的亲身经历,创作了长篇和短篇小说。
having done sth作状语
句型公式
【句式点拨】
此句中,having done sth为分词作状语,属于分词的完成式结构作状语。having done的使用条件是分词所表示的动作先于谓语动作发生,且分词的逻辑主语为句子的主语。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
① (spend) the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong, Linda appears more mature than those of her age.
② (book) our tickets online in advance, we went into the theatre by scanning our cards.
(2)完成句子
[2023·全国乙卷] over the last 10 years, I was amazed by the co-existence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage while constantly growing.
在过去的10年里,我曾多次到访,惊叹于这里的新旧共存,惊叹于一个城市如何在不断发展的同时保持如此丰富的文化遗产。
2.(教材P4)Though both of these men were ultimately successful, their paths to success were very different, their futures not necessarily turning out exactly as they planned.
虽然这两位作家最终都获得了成功,但他们的成功之路却截然不同,他们的未来也不一定完全如他们当初所计划的那样。
独立主格结构
句型公式
【句式点拨】
本句中their futures not necessarily turning out exactly as they planned用的是独立主格结构。此处相当于and their futures didn’t necessarily turn out exactly as they planned。
【归纳拓展】
(1)独立主格结构与 with 的复合结构形式基本相同, 只少介词with,常见的独立结构有以下几类:
名词+
(2)英语的独立主格结构主要表示谓语动词发生的时间、原因、条件、结果或伴随情况等, 在许多情况下相当于一个状语从句或并列句。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①She stood there, her eyes (look) upwards into the sky.
②Their working conditions greatly (improve), the workers worked harder.
③Many things (settle), the manager looks worried.
(2)完成句子/一句多译
①She unwrapped her delicate gift box, . (独立主格结构)
她打开精致的礼品盒,心脏剧烈地跳着。 (读后续写之动作和心理描写)
②→The girl smiled, in the breeze. (独立主格结构)
→The girl smiled, in the breeze. (with复合结构)
那女孩微笑着,长发在微风中飘动。(读后续写之人物外貌和神态描写)Unit 1 Looking forwards
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
●Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.The (实习生) carefully dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s in her report to ensure accuracy.
2.The foreign (记者) was fascinated by the Spanish tradition of bullfighting and covered several events during his stay in the country.
3.The famous writer released his latest (侦探) novel and made a hit soon.
4.The ultimate goal of the training programme was to teach the students to think (往回,朝反方向) and solve problems in an unconventional way.
●Ⅱ 单句填空
1.He’s a very (ambition) young man and we are convinced that he can make it some day in the future.
2.The old man is still healthy and (energy) in his eighties because he has kept regular hours since boyhood .
3.As I calmed down and my breathing became even, the day’s events began to (fold) in my mind.
4.The museum houses a vast collection of (history) items that provide insight into the lives of people from ancient civilizations.
5. (ultimate), his ambition to explore the depths of the ocean led him to pursue a career in marine biology, where he dedicated his life to uncovering the mysteries of the underwater world.
6. this respect, the student showed exceptional talent,which was beyond the expectations of his tutors.
●Ⅲ 短语填空
1.If you are pessimistic, you will feel life boring and meaningless. Optimism, (相比之下), can make you happy, healthy and successful.
2.While they think their prospects are bright, the roads forward have (曲折,一波三折).
3.We must take effective measures (面临,面对) current difficulties.
4. (在绝望中), she submitted to an operation on her right knee to relieve the pain.
5.The selection process is quite fair and (基于,以……为基础) strict tests of competence and experience.
6.We can then (采取行动) to improve our mental balance, which in turn can help us better cope with the challenges life throws at us.
7.Today we’re going to (关注,注意) the question of homeless people.
8.As a teacher, he is determined to
his life (将……奉献给……) his career.
●Ⅳ 句型训练
1.My job until they could be adopted into a good home.(care)
我的工作就是照顾这些孩子,直到他们被好的家庭收养。
2. , he is familiar with all aspects of it. (非谓语)
在这个城市居住了很多年,他了解这座城市的方方面面。
3.The whole thing I didn’t really have a chance to thank him properly.(结果状语从句)
这一切发生得太快,以至于我都没有一个真正的机会好好感谢他。
4.With shaky legs and trembling hands, I began my journey across the ropes, a world away.(独立主格结构)
我双腿摇晃,双手颤抖,开始了横渡绳索的旅程,(脚下的)地面似乎远在天边。
●Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·安徽皖西高二期末]
What will you do when you feel like a failure Feeling like a failure is part of the human experiences. Treat yourself with kindness and understand that failure does not define you, but it is a stepping stone on your journey. When you’re ready, take action and challenge yourself.
As some friends were deeply lost in the world of yoga and mindfulness, I’ve personally struggled with the feeling of failure, not on the yoga mat, but on the road to my entrepreneurship (创业). It all began several years ago when I threw myself into the business, driven by my passion and a dream.
In the early days, optimism flowed freely, but financial struggles and sleepless nights soon followed. I questioned my decision and felt like the biggest failure. However, every difficulty became a stepping stone towards growth. I learned more from my failures than from my successes, adapting and growing stronger with each obstacle. I reached out to instructors, friends and family, sought advice and slowly saw a ray of hope. One defining moment came when I gained my first long-term coaching partnership. It was a breakthrough, and my hard work paid off. Over the years, I faced many more failures, but I refused to let them define me.
Today, looking back on my journey, I realize that moments of feeling like a failure were essential to my success. They taught me humility, perseverance and the value of hard work. They shaped me into a successful entrepreneur I am today—someone who doesn’t fear failure but embraces it as a necessary part of the path to success. As we approach the end of the year of graduation, remember that success is not about avoiding failure, but about how we rise after we fall. Let’s support each other on this journey called life. Stay positive, stay inspired and stay true to ourselves.
( )1.What is the function of Paragraph 1
A.To give the definition of failure.
B.To list some examples of failure.
C.To introduce the topic of the passage.
D.To stress the importance of experience.
( )2.What made the author start a business
A.Internal motivation.
B.Advice from a coach.
C.Family financial crisis.
D.Encouragement from friends.
( )3.What can be concluded from the author’s entrepreneurial experience
A.To teach is to learn.
B.A word spoken is past recalling.
C.Constant dropping wears away a stone.
D.Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.
( )4.What does the author want to do in the last paragraph
A.Inspire us with his lessons.
B.Persuade us to major in business.
C.Recall the key moments of his entrepreneurship.
D.Advocate avoiding obstacles on the way to success.
●Ⅵ 阅读七选五
[2024·湖南邵阳高二期末]
Every New Year, thousands decide they’re going to change their lives. Fewer than 10 percent actually stick with their plans, and that figure is being generous. 1. .
Not aiming high enough.
While it’s easy to think setting easy goals will keep you motivated, it may harm your long-term motivation. If you make goals that are too achievable, you’ll get bored and lose interest. 2. . If you’re used to staying within your comfort zone, you’ll be missing out on the satisfaction of achieving a life-changing goal. When you push yourself, you’ll be able to build unshakable confidence as you achieve goal after goal.
3. .
This is a fear many of us deal with. Instead of taking action, we start worrying about “what if”. “What if it doesn’t work out What if my dream isn’t truly my dream What if I don’t succeed ” If you have trouble creating a vision, then you’re at the risk of being aimless through life. 4. . You can start the process of discovering your life purpose by asking yourself, “What would my ideal life look like ”
Letting fear control your mind and actions.
Fear can prevent you from achieving your dreams. You’ll miss out on opportunities in life if you don’t learn how to manage your fears. 5. . One way to manage fear is to look for the root cause of your fear. With deep introspection (反省), you can uncover the exact moment when those fears are holding you back from growing. This will give you a window of opportunity to communicate with your inner being and find release.
A.Lacking self-confidence
B.Being uncertain about the future
C.Fortunately, fear can be overcome
D.Below you’ll find some common reasons why you’re losing motivation
E.Many of us are motivated not by a desire to achieve, but by fear of failure
F.Ideally, you want to strike a balance between pushing yourself and creating realistic goals
G.However, when you find your purpose and passion, you’ll be driven to struggle for excellence
●Ⅶ 语法填空
[2024·重庆主城四区高二期末]
At the age of 10, I was once asked to deliver a speech 1. (title) “A real test in my life” before the whole class! Just imagine how 2. (terrible) shy I was when I thought so many eyes were fixed upon me. I had only one 3. (choose), though. First, I was to draft the speech and that was just a piece of cake for me, because I was 4. good writer. But the hard part lay in my oral presentation. To read from the paper was not allowed. I had to recite in front of such a big audience!
A real trial began when I stood on the platform with my legs 5. (tremble) and my mind blank. I didn’t know how much time 6. (pass) by. My listeners were still waiting patiently 7. any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, giving my speech with 8. (difficult). Finally I finished. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding. I made 9. ! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way to success is our inner fear. Overcome it, 10. we will be able to achieve our goals. (共85张PPT)
You've got to find what you love (节选)
I am honoured to be with you today at your
commencement (毕业典礼) from one of the finest universities in
the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told， this
is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I
want to tell you three stories from my life. The first story is
about connecting the dots (串联点点滴滴).
At the age of seventeen，I went to college. But I naively
(无知地) chose a college that was almost as expensive as
Stanford，and all of my working-class parents' savings were
being spent on my college tuition. After six months，I
couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to
do with my life and no idea how college was going to help
me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money
my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop
out and trusted that it would all work out OK.
It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room，so I
slept on the floor in friends' rooms，I returned Coke bottles
for the 5C/ deposits to buy food with，and I would walk the
7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal
a week at the Hare Krishna Temple. I loved it. And much of
what I stumbled into (无意间涉足) by following my curiosity
and intuition turned out to be priceless later on.
Again，you can't connect the dots looking forward; you
can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to
trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You
have to trust in something—your guts，destiny，life，whatever.
This approach has never let me down，and it has made all
the difference in my life.
…
【主题词句背诵】
1.be honoured to do… 很荣幸做……
2.truth be told 老实说
3.figure out 弄清楚
4.drop out 退学
5.follow one's curiosity and intuition 跟随某人的好奇心和直觉
6.turn out to be priceless 被证明是无价的
7.make all the difference in one's life 让某人的生活大不相同
8.But I naively (无知地) chose a college that was almost as
expensive as Stanford， and all of my working-class parents'
savings were being spent on my college tuition.
但我无知地选择了一所几乎和斯坦福大学一样昂贵的大学，而我工
薪阶层的父母把所有积蓄都花在了我的大学学费上。
9.I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea
how college was going to help me figure it out.
我不知道我想要怎样的生活，也不知道大学将如何帮助我弄清楚这
一点。
10.Again，you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can
only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that
the dots will somehow connect in your future.
再次要说明的是，你在向前展望的时候不可能将这些点滴串联起来;
只有在回顾的时候你才能将它们串联起来。所以你必须相信这些点
滴会在你的未来以某种方式串联在一起。
Period One
Starting out & Understanding ideas
课前自主探究
语言知识梳理
练习册
Task 1： Fast Reading
worry about
guarantee
early boyhood
historical novels
the unexpected
Task 2： Careful Reading
( ) 1.Why does the author raise so many questions in the
first paragraph
A.To express his doubts about the future.
B.To introduce the topic of the passage.
C.To invite the readers to answer them.
D.To indicate we should have plans for the future.
√
( ) 2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A.Hemingway achieved his ambition to become a writer.
B.Hemingway had an unusual and unforgettable childhood.
C.Hemingway wrote his novels based on others' experiences.
D.Hemingway lacked enthusiasm for writing novels at the
beginning.
√
( ) 3.Why did Doyle bring Holmes back from the dead in
his novel
A.He didn't want Holmes to die.
B.He loved Holmes very much.
C.Without Holmes， he couldn't finish writing.
D.He was forced to do that by Holmes' fans.
√
( ) 4.What does the author mean by saying “take a leaf out
of the books”
A.We can imitate what the two authors did.
B.We can read the books fully.
C.We can learn from the books.
D.We can take in what the books say.
√
Task 3： Micro-writing
For many of us， we often find ourselves wondering or
even worrying about the future. When 1._______ (face) the
problems from the “future”， how should we approach the
future Can we take action 2.__________ (shape) it， or should
we just accept whatever comes our way
facing
to shape
Honestly， 3._________ (plan) for the future does not agree
with what we will become. In this respect， maybe there are
various 4.____________ (possibility) for future development. Let's
take Ernest Hemingway and Arthur Conan Doyle as examples.
Ernest Hemingway was born in the US in 1899 and was
single-minded in his ambition to write when he was a teenager.
He wrote The Old Man and the Sea 5._______ (base) on his
personal life experiences and won many prizes.
planning
possibilities
based
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Scotland in 1859 and he
first worked 6.____ a doctor， but his main ambition was to
become a writer of historical novels. Later， he produced many
stories， the most famous of 7._______ were the stories of his
fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. While he had wanted
8.___________________ (remember) for his “serious” writing， the
public liked Sherlock best.
as
which
to be remembered
Both of them were 9.__________ (ultimate) successful， but
their paths to success were very different， which means their
futures didn't necessarily turn out exactly as they planned. So，
10.__________ twists and turns you might encounter， be ready
for your future.
ultimately
whatever
1.in the face of 面对(问题、困难、危险等)
(教材P2)In the face of such questions， how should we
approach the future
面对这些疑问，我们应该如何迎接未来呢？
(1)be faced with 面对
face up to 勇于正视; 敢于面对
(2)lose face 丢脸，失面子
make faces/a face 做鬼脸
look sb in the face 直视某人
pull a long face 耷拉着脸， 板着脸
face to face 面对面地
【活学活用】
完成句子/一句多译
①[2024·北京卷] In the story， success in becoming an
independent scientist was ultimately achieved through
collaboration， adaptive learning， and perseverance
______________ setbacks.
在这个故事中，成为一名独立科学家的成功最终是通过合作、适应
性学习和面对挫折时的毅力实现的。
in the face of
②It's no use ___________________; no one can help the fact
that it is raining.
愁眉苦脸是没有用的， 天要下雨时任何人也无能为力。
pulling a long face
③→We can seek help online when we _______________
difficulties in our studies or when we want to find some useful
materials. (谓语动词)
→We can seek help online when ___________ difficulties in our
studies or when we want to find some useful materials.
(非谓语动词)
当我们在学习上遇到困难，或者想要找一些有用的资料时，我们可
以在网络上寻求帮助。(应用文写作之建议信)
are faced with
faced with
2.take action 采取行动
(教材P2)Can we take action to shape it， or should we just
accept whatever comes our way
我们能否采取行动去影响未来，还是该全然接受现实给予我们的一
切呢
take action/measures/steps to do sth
采取行动/措施做某事
in action 在活动中；在运转
put…into action 使开始工作，实行，付诸行动
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①We appeal to all sides to take action ___________ (prevent)
the situation going from bad to worse.
to prevent
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 ___ action.
in
③During the 20th century， many ideas that were used by
factories and big businesses were put _____ action on farms.
into
(2)完成句子
Living a low-carbon life can be beneficial to the society， so
join in this activity and _____________________________________
_______ a better place.
过低碳生活对社会是有益的，所以加入这个活动，采取行动，让世
界变得更美好。(应用文写作之倡议书)
take action/measures/steps to make the world
3.ambition n. 追求，理想
(教材P3)The American author， Ernest Hemingway， born in
1899， was from early boyhood single-minded in his ambition
to write.
美国作家欧内斯特·海明威生于1899年，他从小立志要写作。
(1)achieve/fulfil/realize/attain/accomplish an ambition
实现追求的目标
an ambition to do sth/of doing sth
做某事的夙愿
(2)ambitious adj. 雄心勃勃的;有雄心的;费力的，耗资的
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①As an __________ (ambition) teenager， he is extremely
diligent and hard-working.
②We have an ambition ___________________ (make) a
contribution to the construction of our hometown.
ambitious
to make/of making
(2)完成句子
She fulfilled ____________________________________________ for
helping those poor children in mountainous areas.
她实现了自己的夙愿——筹集足够的资金去帮助山区里那些贫苦的
孩子们。(话题写作之志愿服务)
her ambition to raise/of raising enough money
4.correspondent n. 通讯员，记者
(教材P3)He went on to become foreign correspondent for the
Toronto Star and used his extraordinary experiences in Europe
and later Cuba to inform his writing.
他接着成为《多伦多星报》的一名驻外记者，根据在欧洲和后来在
古巴的独特经历进行创作。
(1)correspond vi. 符合，一致;相对应;通信
correspond with/to sth 与某物相一致/相符
correspond with sb 与某人通信
(2)in correspondence with… 与……有通信联系
(3)corresponding adj. 相应的; 对应的
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①The newspaper's ______________ (correspond) in Paris is
responsible for covering European politics and events for the
publication's international audience.
correspondent
②Profit growth this year is estimated to rise by 12.6% from that
of the ______________ (correspond) period last year.
③Her ________________ (correspond) with Jim lasted many
years before they were married.
corresponding
correspondence
(2)完成句子
①I used to _________________________________________ my
friends by letters while now the Internet makes our
communication more convenient.
我过去经常写信与朋友联络， 而现在因特网使我们的沟通更方便了。
(话题写作之网络科技)
correspond with/be in correspondence with
②_________________________________________________________
______can we win the trust of others.
只有当言行一致时，我们才能赢得他人的信任。(读后续写之主旨升
华句)
Only when we make our actions correspond with/to our words
5.devote oneself to (doing) sth 投身于/致力于/献身于(做)某事
(教材P4)After Sherlock Holmes made him a household name，
Doyle gave up medicine and devoted himself entirely to
writing.
在夏洛克·福尔摩斯让他变得家喻户晓后，道尔放弃了行医，全身心
地投入创作。
(1)devoted adj. 挚爱的;忠诚的;全心全意的
be devoted to (doing) sth=devote (one's life/time/money/
energies) to (doing) sth 致力于(做)某事
(2)devotion n. 挚爱;关爱;关照;奉献;忠诚;专心
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①The teacher's selfless _________ (devote) to the cause of
education is well known， and all her students respect and love
her.
devotion
②She had started to devote her energies to _________ (teach)
rather than performing.
teaching
③[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] The 60-year-old is not an actor， but
a policeman. However，he is more _________ (devote) to his
“role” than any real actor.
devoted
(2)完成句子/句式改写
①She _________________________________________， which
earned her a good reputation in her field. (v.)
她全身心地投入研究，这让她在她的领域中获得了良好的声誉。
(话题写作之记人叙事)
devoted herself/her life entirely to research
②He is an active member of the school's stamp club， and
devotes most of his spare time to stamp collecting.
→ He is an active member of the school's stamp club，
__________________________________ stamp collecting.
(用分词改写)
devoting most of his spare time to
1.(教材P3)Having set himself this goal， he wrote novels and
short stories based on his personal experiences of the First
World War， the Spanish Civil War， bullfighting and deep-
sea fishing， amongst others.
在立下这一目标后，他根据自己在第一次世界大战、西班牙内战、
斗牛表演和深海捕鱼等的亲身经历，创作了长篇和短篇小说。
句型公式
having done sth作状语
【句式点拨】
此句中，having done sth为分词作状语，属于分词的完成式结构作
状语。having done的使用条件是分词所表示的动作先于谓语动作发
生，且分词的逻辑主语为句子的主语。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①_____________ (spend) the past year as an exchange student
in Hong Kong， Linda appears more mature than those of her
age.
Having spent
②_______________ (book) our tickets online in advance， we
went into the theatre by scanning our cards.
Having booked
(2)完成句子
[2023·全国乙卷] ___________________________ over the last 10
years， I was amazed by the co-existence of old and new，
and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage while
constantly growing.
在过去的10年里，我曾多次到访，惊叹于这里的新旧共存，惊叹于
一个城市如何在不断发展的同时保持如此丰富的文化遗产。
Having visited several times
2.(教材P4)Though both of these men were ultimately
successful， their paths to success were very different， their
futures not necessarily turning out exactly as they planned.
虽然这两位作家最终都获得了成功，但他们的成功之路却截然不同，
他们的未来也不一定完全如他们当初所计划的那样。
句型公式
独立主格结构
【句式点拨】
本句中their futures not necessarily turning out exactly as they
planned用的是独立主格结构。此处相当于and their futures didn't
necessarily turn out exactly as they planned。
【归纳拓展】
(1)独立主格结构与 with 的复合结构形式基本相同， 只少介词with，
常见的独立结构有以下几类：
动词-ing
to do
过去分词
形容词
介词短语
(2)英语的独立主格结构主要表示谓语动词发生的时间、原因、条件、
结果或伴随情况等， 在许多情况下相当于一个状语从句或并列句。
名词+
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①She stood there， her eyes ________ (look) upwards into the
sky.
②Their working conditions greatly __________ (improve)， the
workers worked harder.
③Many things _____________ (settle)， the manager looks
worried.
looking
improved
to be settled
(2)完成句子/一句多译
①She unwrapped her delicate gift box， _____________________
_____. (独立主格结构)
她打开精致的礼品盒，心脏剧烈地跳着。 (读后续写之动作和心理描写)
her heart beating wildly
②→The girl smiled， _____________________ in the breeze.
(独立主格结构)
→The girl smiled， _________________________ in the breeze.
(with复合结构)
那女孩微笑着，长发在微风中飘动。(读后续写之人物外貌和神态描写)
her long hair flowing
with her long hair flowing
练 习 册
Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.The________ (实习生) carefully dotted the i's and crossed the
t's in her report to ensure accuracy.
trainee
2.The foreign ______________ (记者) was fascinated by the
Spanish tradition of bullfighting and covered several events
during his stay in the country.
correspondent
1
2
3
4
3.The famous writer released his latest __________ (侦探) novel
and made a hit soon.
detective
4.The ultimate goal of the training programme was to teach
the students to think ___________ (往回，朝反方向) and solve
problems in an unconventional way.
backwards
1
2
3
4
Ⅱ 单句填空
1.He's a very __________ (ambition) young man and we are
convinced that he can make it some day in the future.
ambitious
2.The old man is still healthy and __________ (energy) in his
eighties because he has kept regular hours since boyhood.
energetic
3.As I calmed down and my breathing became even, the day's
events began to _______ (fold) in my mind.
unfold
4.The museum houses a vast collection of _________ (history)
items that provide insight into the lives of people from ancient
civilizations.
historical
1
2
3
4
5
6
5.__________ (ultimate), his ambition to explore the depths of
the ocean led him to pursue a career in marine biology, where
he dedicated his life to uncovering the mysteries of the
underwater world.
Ultimately
6.___ this respect, the student showed exceptional talent，which
was beyond the expectations of his tutors.
In
1
2
3
4
5
6
Ⅲ 短语填空
1.If you are pessimistic, you will feel life boring and meaningless.
Optimism, ____________ (相比之下), can make you happy,
healthy and successful.
by contrast
2.While they think their prospects are bright, the roads forward
have ________________ (曲折,一波三折).
twists and turns
3.We must take effective measures ______________ (面临,面对)
current difficulties.
in the face of
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4.______________ (在绝望中), she submitted to an operation on
her right knee to relieve the pain.
In desperation
5.The selection process is quite fair and __________ (基于,以……
为基础) strict tests of competence and experience.
based on
6.We can then ____________ (采取行动) to improve our mental
balance, which in turn can help us better cope with the
challenges life throws at us.
take action
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7.Today we're going to _________________________ (关注,注意)
the question of homeless people.
focus on/pay attention to
8.As a teacher, he is determined to ________ his life ____
(将……奉献给……) his career.
devote
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Ⅳ 句型训练
1.My job _________________________________ until they could
be adopted into a good home.(care)
我的工作就是照顾这些孩子,直到他们被好的家庭收养。
was to take care of these children
2.______________________________________, he is familiar with
all aspects of it. (非谓语)
在这个城市居住了很多年,他了解这座城市的方方面面。
Having lived in the city for many years
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3.The whole thing _________________________ I didn't really
have a chance to thank him properly.(结果状语从句)
这一切发生得太快，以至于我都没有一个真正的机会好好感谢他。
happened so quickly that
4.With shaky legs and trembling hands, I began my journey
across the ropes, ____________________ a world away.
(独立主格结构)
我双腿摇晃，双手颤抖，开始了横渡绳索的旅程，(脚下的)地面似乎
远在天边。
the ground seeming
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Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·安徽皖西高二期末]
What will you do when you feel like a failure Feeling like
a failure is part of the human experiences. Treat yourself with
kindness and understand that failure does not define you, but it
is a stepping stone on your journey. When you're ready, take
action and challenge yourself.
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As some friends were deeply lost in the world of yoga and
mindfulness, I've personally struggled with the feeling of failure,
not on the yoga mat, but on the road to my entrepreneurship
(创业). It all began several years ago when I threw myself into
the business, driven by my passion and a dream.
In the early days, optimism flowed freely, but financial
struggles and sleepless nights soon followed. I questioned my
decision and felt like the biggest failure. However, every
difficulty became a stepping stone towards growth.
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I learned more from my failures than from my successes,
adapting and growing stronger with each obstacle. I reached
out to instructors, friends and family, sought advice and slowly
saw a ray of hope. One defining moment came when I gained
my first long-term coaching partnership. It was a breakthrough,
and my hard work paid off. Over the years, I faced many more
failures, but I refused to let them define me.
Today, looking back on my journey, I realize that moments
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of feeling like a failure were essential to my success.
They taught me humility, perseverance and the value of hard
work. They shaped me into a successful entrepreneur I am
today—someone who doesn't fear failure but embraces it as a
necessary part of the path to success. As we approach the end
of the year of graduation, remember that success is not about
avoiding failure, but about how we rise after we fall. Let's
support each other on this journey called life. Stay positive, stay
inspired and stay true to ourselves.
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【文章大意】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者创业的经历告诉读
者，不要让失败定义自己，而是要从中学习，然后站起来迎接挑战。
( ) 1.What is the function of Paragraph 1
A.To give the definition of failure.
B.To list some examples of failure.
C.To introduce the topic of the passage.
D.To stress the importance of experience.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据第一段中“What will you do when you
feel like a failure Feeling like a failure is part of the human
experiences. Treat yourself with kindness and understand that
failure does not define you, but it is a stepping stone on your
journey. When you're ready, take action and challenge yourself.”
并结合下文作者陈述自己从创业经历中明白失败是不可避免的，要
从失败中学习，积极地面对挑战可推知，第一段的作用是引出主题。
故选C。
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( ) 2.What made the author start a business
A.Internal motivation.
B.Advice from a coach.
C.Family financial crisis.
D.Encouragement from friends.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第二段中“It all began several years ago
when I threw myself into the business, driven by my passion
and a dream.”可知，作者创业是因为激情和梦想，即内在动机。故
选A。
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( ) 3.What can be concluded from the author's
entrepreneurial experience
A.To teach is to learn.
B.A word spoken is past recalling.
C.Constant dropping wears away a stone.
D.Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第三段中“In the early days, optimism
flowed freely, but financial struggles and sleepless nights soon
followed. I questioned my decision and felt like the biggest
failure. However, every difficulty became a stepping stone
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towards growth. I learned more from my failures than from my
successes, adapting and growing stronger with each obstacle. I
reached out to instructors, friends and family, sought advice and
slowly saw a ray of hope. One defining moment came when I
gained my first long-term coaching partnership. It was a
breakthrough, and my hard work paid off.”可知，作者从一次次失
败中学习，最终获得了一段长期合作关系，努力得到了回报。由此
推知，我们可以从作者的创业经历中了解到“滴水穿石”的道理。故选C。
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( ) 4.What does the author want to do in the last
paragraph
A.Inspire us with his lessons.
B.Persuade us to major in business.
C.Recall the key moments of his entrepreneurship.
D.Advocate avoiding obstacles on the way to success.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today, looking back on my
journey, I realize that moments of feeling like a failure were
essential to my success. They taught me humility, perseverance
and the value of hard work. They shaped me into a successful
entrepreneur I am today—someone who doesn't fear failure but
embraces it as a necessary part of the path to success. As we
approach the end of the year of graduation, remember that
success is not about avoiding failure, but about how we rise
after we fall. Let's support each other on this journey called life.
Stay positive, stay inspired and stay true to ourselves.”可推知，
作者用自己创业的经验教训来激励读者。故选A。
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Ⅵ 阅读七选五
[2024·湖南邵阳高二期末]
Every New Year, thousands decide they're going to change
their lives. Fewer than 10 percent actually stick with their plans,
and that figure is being generous. 1.___.
D
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Not aiming high enough.
While it's easy to think setting easy goals will keep you
motivated, it may harm your long-term motivation. If you make
goals that are too achievable, you'll get bored and lose interest.
2.___. If you're used to staying within your comfort zone, you'll
be missing out on the satisfaction of achieving a life-changing
goal. When you push yourself, you'll be able to build
unshakable confidence as you achieve goal after goal.
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3.___.
This is a fear many of us deal with. Instead of taking action,
we start worrying about “what if”. “What if it doesn't work out
What if my dream isn't truly my dream What if I don't
succeed ” If you have trouble creating a vision, then you're at
the risk of being aimless through life. 4.___. You can start the
process of discovering your life purpose by asking yourself,
“What would my ideal life look like ”
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Letting fear control your mind and actions.
Fear can prevent you from achieving your dreams. You'll
miss out on opportunities in life if you don't learn how to
manage your fears. 5.___. One way to manage fear is to look
for the root cause of your fear. With deep introspection (反省),
you can uncover the exact moment when those fears are
holding you back from growing. This will give you a window of
opportunity to communicate with your inner being and find
release.
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A.Lacking self-confidence
B.Being uncertain about the future
C.Fortunately, fear can be overcome
D.Below you'll find some common reasons why you're losing
motivation
E.Many of us are motivated not by a desire to achieve, but by
fear of failure
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F.Ideally, you want to strike a balance between pushing yourself
and creating realistic goals
G.However, when you find your purpose and passion, you'll be
driven to struggle for excellence
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了我们失去动力的常见
原因以及解决办法。
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[解析] 根据设空的前两句“Every New Year, thousands decide
they're going to change their lives. Fewer than 10 percent
actually stick with their plans, and that figure is being generous.”
可知，本段在说明多数人难以坚持自己的计划。根据下文的小标题
可知，文章接下来是在说明原因。故D项(下面你会发现一些你失去
动力的常见原因)符合文意。故选D项。
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[解析] 根据设空的前一句“If you make goals that are too
achievable, you'll get bored and lose interest.”可知，本段在讲述
目标过低的情况。F项(理想情况下，你需要在督促自己和设定现实
目标之间取得平衡)与空前一句联系紧密，并与下文中的push
yourself相呼应，符合语境。故选F项。
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[解析] 根据文章的结构可知，此空应是本段主题句。根据下文中的
worrying about和段中多次提到的what if可知，本段介绍的是不确
定的情况，故B项(对未来不确定)符合语境。故选B项。
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[解析] 根据设空前一句“If you have trouble creating a vision,
then you're at the risk of being aimless through life.”和设空后一
句“You can start the process of discovering your life purpose by
asking yourself, ‘What would my ideal life look like ’”可推断，空
处是过渡句，承上启下。G项(然而，当你找到自己的目标和激情时，
你就会被驱使着去追求卓越)中的purpose与设空后的life purpose相
呼应，符合语境。故选G项。
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[解析] 根据设空前一句“You'll miss out on opportunities in life if
you don't learn how to manage your fears.”和设空后一句“One
way to manage fear is to look for the root cause of your fear.”
可推知，设空处应是关于管理或克服恐惧的内容，故选C项
(幸运的是，恐惧是可以克服的)符合上下文语境。故选C项。
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Ⅶ 语法填空
[2024·重庆主城四区高二期末]
At the age of 10, I was once asked to deliver a speech
1.______ (title) “A real test in my life” before the whole class!
Just imagine how 2.________ (terrible) shy I was when I thought
so many eyes were fixed upon me. I had only one 3._______
(choose), though. First, I was to draft the speech and that was
just a piece of cake for me, because I was 4.___ good writer.
But the hard part lay in my oral presentation.
titled
terribly
choice
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To read from the paper was not allowed. I had to recite in
front of such a big audience!
A real trial began when I stood on the platform with my
legs 5.__________ (tremble) and my mind blank. I didn't know
how much time 6.____________ (pass) by. My listeners were still
waiting patiently 7.________ any signs of rushing me. Gradually I
found myself back, giving my speech with 8._________ (difficult).
Finally I finished. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I
found my audience applauding. I made 9.___! From then on,
trembling
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my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually I
now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the
greatest difficulty on our way to success is our inner fear.
Overcome it, 10._____ we will be able to achieve our goals.
and
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过讲述作者10岁时被要
求在全班同学面前发表一篇题为“我生命中的一次真正考验”的演讲的
经历告诉我们，生活中只有克服自己的恐惧，才能到达自己的目标。
1.______
titled
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。 “…(title) ‘A real test in my life’”作后置
定语，title用非谓语动词形式，与其逻辑主语speech之间是被动关系，
用过去分词表被动。故填titled。
2.________
terribly
[解析] 考查副词。空处修饰形容词shy，用程度副词terribly作状语，
意为“非常，很”。故填terribly。
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3._______
choice
[解析] 考查名词。根据句意及空前的one可知，应用单数名词choice
作宾语，意为“选择”。故填choice。
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a
[解析] 考查冠词。此处表泛指，good发音以辅音音素开头，用不定
冠词a修饰。故填a。
5.__________
trembling
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。空处作with的复合结构中的宾语补足语，
tremble用非谓语动词形式，与其逻辑主语legs之间是主动关系，用
现在分词表主动。故填trembling。
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6.____________
had passed
[解析] 考查动词时态。pass by(时间流逝)是宾语从句中的谓语动词，
不及物动词短语，结合句意和主句时态可知，pass by发生在didn't
know之前,表示“过去的过去”,要用过去完成时。故填had passed。
7.________
without
[解析] 考查介词。根据前文“My listeners were still waiting
patiently…”可知，听众们在耐心地等待，没有催促作者；故用介词
without构成介词短语，意为“没有”。故填without。
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8._________
difficulty
[解析] 考查名词。空处作介词的宾语，用名词difficulty；with
difficulty“费力地；困难地”为固定搭配，其中difficulty是不可数名词。
故填difficulty。
9.___
it
[解析] 考查代词。make it是固定短语，意为“成功，做到”。故填it。
10._____
and
[解析] 考查连词。此处为“祈使句+and+陈述句”固定句型，应用连
词and连接。故填and。
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