Unit 3 The world meets China
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
【课前自主探究】
Task 1 Fast Reading
1.significance 2.Statues 3.unique 4.20th 5.new life
Task 2 Careful Reading
1—4 ABCB
Task 3 Micro-writing
1.where 2.a 3.known 4.how 5.whose
6.reflecting 7.optimism 8.were hidden 9.faded 10.global
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.(1)dating (2)dating from/back to; that/which dates from/back to
2.(1)to (2)①brought his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete to an end ②bring to light more facts
③brought to life ④bring to mind the name of the place
3.(1)①To strengthen ②strengthen ③strengths
(2)strengthen our bodies/build up our strength
4.(1)coverage (2)①报道 ②足以支付(费用) ③掩盖,掩饰 ④行走(一段路程) ⑤占……面积 (3)were covered with/by a grey blanket
句型透视
【实战演练】
(1)①given ②considering (2)Given that you are very busyUnit 3 The world meets China
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.1.strengthen 2.Given 3.coverage 4.glorious
5.religious 6.heavenly 7.from 8.to
Ⅱ.1.was brought to life 2.a stone’s throw 3.dates from/back to 4.in detail 5.looked around
Ⅲ.1.Even though/if he could not see the girl’s face clearly
2.the reason why you held on so long
3.so that she could achieve her goal
Ⅳ.【文章大意】 这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一位才华横溢的中国音乐家董敏在悉尼街头表演中国传统乐器笛子,吸引很多人驻足,她还教授中国传统乐器,促进了文化交流和音乐教育。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The performer is Dong Min, a talented musician born in 1990.”和第二段第一句可知,董敏对中国音乐很有天赋。故选B。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第三段和第四段内容可知,董敏在街头表演是为了推广中国传统音乐。故选B。
3.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知,中国传统音乐越来越受欢迎。故选A。
4.A 推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句“Dong quickly found like-minded friends passionate about traditional Chinese instruments. Then, she founded the Sydney Meya Conservatory (音乐学院) of Chinese Music.”以及第三段中“So, inspired by local performers using Western instruments…showing traditional Chinese instruments in Sydney’s Chinatown in 2016.”可知,董敏对音乐充满热情;根据倒数第二段最后一句“‘I hope to create a platform for music enthusiasts to connect and build friendships through their shared love for music,’ she said.”可知,董敏是一个很有抱负的人。故选A。
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“龙”的历史起源以及东西方的文化差异。
1.B 根据上文“Dragons share similar origins in both East and West. The year 2024 celebrates the year of the dragon.”以及后文“But it is a sacred (神的) one that Chinese people have been crazy about for thousands of years. Chinese even claim themselves as the ‘descendants of the dragon’.”可知,本句承上启下,介绍关于中国龙年的文化知识。故B选项(在十二生肖中,龙是唯一虚构的。)符合语境,故选B。
2.A 根据上文“This is largely the same case in the West.”以及后文“They frequently appear in legends, novels and other forms of entertainment, such as Sleeping Beauty and Dungeons & Dragons.”可知,本句主要说明西方文化中龙的知识,A选项的Western对应上文的West。故A选项(龙在西方神话中有着悠久的历史。)符合语境,故选A。
3.F 根据上文“What may be surprising, however, is that dragons share similar origins despite different cultural explanations.”以及后文“One of the earliest archaeological pieces of evidence of dragons…were often described as very large snakes.”可知,本句承接上文,具体说明相似起源的具体内容,且后文提到了蛇,F选项中的snake-like对应后文的snakes。故F选项(东方和西方的记载都把龙描述成有蛇的特征。)符合语境,故选F。
4.D 根据上文“But why are dragons so fascinating to people This question was explored by Carl Sagan, a famous scientist, in a book called The Dragons of Eden.”可知,本句主要承接上文,具体说明卡尔·萨根在书中关于龙的描述。故D选项(在书中,他描述了自然世界如何启发了龙的创造。)符合语境,故选D。
5.G 根据后文“In the West, dragons are usually seen as evil, but they also appear in the Bible many times, where they are used in stories that teach important lessons.”可知,后文提到了西方对于龙的看法,推测本句是在说明中国,即东方对龙的看法。故G选项(在中国,龙被视为好运的象征,并且被认为可以控制雨和雷。)符合语境,故选G。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了中国电影对海外市场的开拓。
1.to expand 考查非谓语动词。expand作后置定语,用动词不定式形式。故填to expand。
2.the 考查冠词。根据空前one of以及空后country’s largest studios可知,设空处填定冠词the表特指。故填the。
3.global 考查形容词。修饰名词buyers用形容词作定语,故填global。
4.includes 考查动词时态和主谓一致。include是谓语,与主语list是主动关系,描述一般事实用一般现在时,且主语是第三人称单数,故填includes。
5.and 考查连词。此处是并列的三部电影作动词includes的宾语,用并列连词and连接。故填and。
6.for 考查介词。 “for+一段时间”表示动作或状态持续一段时间,故填for。
7.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词the 14th Beijing International Film Festival,设空处指代先行词并在从句中作主语,指物,用关系代词which。故填which。
8.distinctly 考查副词。修饰Chinese,用副词作状语,故填distinctly。
9.increasing/increased 考查非谓语动词。设空处修饰名词number作定语,可以使用现在分词increasing表示动作正在进行,“一直在增长的,越来越多的”,也可使用过去分词increased表示“已经增长了的”。故填increasing/increased。
10.stories 考查名词复数。story为可数名词,由more修饰用复数形式,故填stories。Unit 3 The world meets China
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed (将……列入) China’s Twenty-four Solar Terms on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
In the ancient times, there was a general name for a group of seasons, i.e. the Twenty-four Solar Terms from the Beginning of Spring to the Greater Cold. It shows the relationship between the universe, season, climate and agriculture, which is a unique creation by Chinese ancestors. To date, it has functioned as a complete set of weather calendar to guide the agricultural production in China.
The Twenty-four Solar Terms came into being and developed in close relationship with Chinese agricultural production. At the initial stage of agricultural development, people began to explore the seasonal rules in the agricultural production to meet the needs in seeding, harvesting and other activities. Gradually, there formed the concept of “seed in spring, grow in summer, harvest in autumn and store in winter”. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the agricultural production was highly subject to the seasonal changes with the invention of iron tools, thus forming the concept of solar term. At that time, the method of tugui was used to measure the shadow of the sun for determining the solar terms. Initially, there were only the Summer Solstice(夏至) and the Winter Solstice. Later added were the Spring Equinox (春分), the Autumn Equinox, the Beginning of Spring, the Beginning of Summer, the Beginning of Autumn and the Beginning of Winter. Astronomically, the Twenty-four Solar Terms are defined according to the position of the sun on the ecliptic (黄道). Zero degree of celestial longitude is the Spring Equinox and every solar term matches the passage 15 degrees. As a result, there come the Twenty-four Solar Terms as it passes by 360 degrees. Later, the Twenty-four Solar Terms were introduced into DPRK, Japan and other neighbouring countries. During the Edo Period (1603—1868), Japan began to adopt the Twenty-four Solar Terms, which have been used till now.
【主题词句背诵】
1.to date 至今,到目前为止
2.function as 充当;起……作用
3.a set of 一套,一副
4.come into being 产生,形成
5.at the initial stage of 在……最初的阶段
6.be subject to受……影响的;服从于……
7.as a result 因此,结果是
8.pass by 经过,走过
9.It shows the relationship between the universe, season, climate and agriculture, which is a unique creation by Chinese ancestors.
它展示了宇宙、季节、气候和农业之间的关系,这是中国祖先的独特创造。
10.As a result, there come the Twenty-four Solar Terms as it passes by 360 degrees.
因此,当它经过360度时,就有了二十四节气。
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Task 1: Fast Reading
Task 2: Careful Reading
( )1.What does “a stone’s throw” in the sentence “the Library Cave is only a stone’s throw from here” mean
A.The Library Cave is not far from here.
B.The Library Cave is dangerous.
C.The Library Cave is full of stones.
D.The Library Cave is a mysterious cave.
( )2.Why was Dunhuang not prosperous in the Ming Dynasty
A.The paintings faded.
B.The trade routes changed.
C.It was in the middle of the desert.
D.Something extraordinary happened in the cave.
( )3.Which of the following statements about the Silk Road International Cultural Expo in 2017 is TRUE
A.Hundreds of countries sent representatives to attend it.
B.The Expo revealed how different communities lived peacefully.
C.The theme was to promote cultural exchange and mutual cooperation.
D.The Expo made Dunhuang become the centre of the Silk Road once again.
( )4.Where is the passage probably taken from
A.A travel brochure.
B.A tour commentary.
C.A blog.
D.A lecture.
Task 3: Micro-writing
Welcome to Dunhuang, a place 1. East met West in Ancient China. With a long and glorious history, Dunhuang is now 2. world-class tourist destination boasting sites with UNESCO-protected heritage status. The ancient caves, 3. (know) as the Mogao Grottoes, were carved out of the rock over a period of 1,000 years. You will see the paintings and other artworks that are testimony to 4. the Silk Road brought East and West together as well as appreciate the statues with elements from Ancient Greece, India and Iran. The murals, 5. subjects vary from religious stories to scenes of everyday life,cover an area of 45,000 square metres. One type of mural that is unique to Dunhuang shows the Apsaras, the painting of which reached a peak during the Tang Dynasty, 6. (reflect) the confidence and 7. (optimistic) of people from that time.
In 1990, something really extraordinary happened. In the famous Library Cave 8. (hide) thousands of manuscripts, paintings and scrolls. Dating from 405 AD to 1002 AD, the treasures give us a picture of Dunhuang when it was at the very centre of the Silk Road trade. However, gradually, Dunhuang 9. (fade)from memory, even though it was once such a great city.
This century is bringing the Silk Road to life again through the Belt and Road Initiative, making Dunhuang once again a 10. (globe) crossroads.
1.date from 追溯到,始于
(教材P36)Dating from 405 AD to 1002 AD, these hidden treasures give us a picture of Dunhuang when it was at the very centre of the Silk Road trade.
这些隐藏的宝藏可追溯到公元405年至公元1002年间,为我们展现了敦煌作为丝绸之路贸易中心时的画面。
[温馨提示] date from/date back to表示“追溯到,始于”,以现在为起点,使用一般现在时;是不及物动词短语,因此不用被动语态,作定语及状语时常用现在分词形式。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Picture some of the country’s most iconic urban architectural symbols (date) from the recent past.
(2)一句多译
→The local government did everything in its power to save the building the Qing Dynasty. (非谓语)
→The local government did everything in its power to save the building the Qing Dynasty.(定语从句)
当地政府尽其所能地挽救这座可追溯到清朝的建筑。(话题写作之遗产保护)
2.bring…to life 使……复苏,使……苏醒
(教材P36)This century is bringing the Silk Road to life once more through the Belt and Road Initiative.
本世纪,通过“一带一路”倡议,丝绸之路再次焕发生机。
bring…to an end 使……结束 (sth comes to
an end)
bring…to light 发现;将……公之于世
(sth comes to light)
bring…to mind 想起(sth comes/springs to
mind)
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Our nation plans to enhance investment in North-east areas to bring them life.
(2)完成句子
①He had an accident last year, which
.
他去年遭遇了一场事故,那次事故结束了他成为一名奥运选手的梦想。
②We hope investigators can about this case.
我们希望调查人员能揭露更多和这起案件有关的真相。
③Durrell’s attention to detail is what makes the book so successful, with every sight, sound and smell of the island .
达雷尔对细节的关注使这本书如此成功,岛上的每一个景象、声音和气味都栩栩如生。
④I can’t seem to
where we last met.
我好像想不起来我们上一次见面的那个地方的名字了。
3.strengthen v. 加强,增强
(教材P36)Given that the theme of the Expo was to promote cultural exchange and strengthen mutual cooperation between the countries along the Silk Road, Dunhuang was the ideal place.
鉴于博览会的主题是促进文化交流,加强丝绸之路沿线国家的相互合作,敦煌正是理想的会址。
(1)strengthen one’s resolve/belief
增强某人的决心/信念
(2)strength n. 体力,力气;优势,优点;
长处
build up one’s strength 增强体力,强身健体
strengths and weaknesses 优势和劣势,优缺点
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①[2022·全国乙卷] (strengthen) the connection with young people, the event included a number of public promotional activities on social media.
②Zheng He’s efforts helped develop and (strength) harmonious relations with these countries and regions, exposing foreign people to Chinese culture.
③She’s well aware of her (strength) and weaknesses as an artist.
(2)完成句子
Practising Chinese kung fu can not only , but also develop our character.
练习中国功夫不仅可以使我们强身健体,还可以发展我们的性格。(话题写作之体育锻炼)
4.coverage n. 覆盖范围;新闻报道;信息范围
(1)media/newspaper/press/live coverage
媒体/报纸/报刊/现场的报道
(2)cover n. 掩盖;覆盖物;盖子;(书刊的)封面
vt. 遮盖,掩盖;覆盖;包含;足以支付;行走(一段路程);报道;占……面积
be covered with/by…
被……覆盖
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Our country will continue to expand the (cover) of basic medical care.
(2)一词多义
①The BBC will cover all the major games of the Olympic Games.
②Will $100 cover the cost of this shirt
③Her overconfident attitude was a cover for her nervousness.
④[2022·全国甲卷] Inspired by the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing, Cao decided to cover the route by hiking as a tribute (致敬) to the ancient Silk Road.
⑤Yellowstone National Park covers an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges.
(3)完成句子
At dusk, the small village looks as if it .
傍晚,这个小村庄看起来就像盖了一层灰色的毛毯。
(教材P36)Given that the theme of the Expo was to promote cultural exchange and strengthen mutual cooperation between the countries along the Silk Road, Dunhuang was the ideal place. 鉴于博览会的主题是促进文化交流,加强丝绸之路沿线国家的相互合作,敦煌正是理想的会址。
given that+从句
句型公式
【句式点拨】
given=when you consider sth/considering (that),为介词,意为“鉴于,考虑到”,given that引导条件状语从句。
【归纳拓展】
类似结构suppose (that), supposing (that), providing (that),provided (that) 都是条件状语从句的引导词,that可省。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①I am sensible with money, as I have to be, (give) that I don’t earn that much.
②Your car’s in very good condition, (consider) how old it is.
(2)完成句子
, I’d be very appreciative if you could give me some professional advice. (give)
鉴于您很忙,如果您能给我一些专业的建议,我将非常感激。(应用文写作之求助信)Unit 3 The world meets China
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
●Ⅰ 单句填空
1.The Ministry of Education required all schools to (strength) physical education to ensure students’ health.
2. (give) that the weather is so bad, why not put off the matches
3.The most attractive point of GPS is its 100% (cover) on the planet.
4.I made up my mind to be admitted into Wuhan University, which has a (glory) revolutionary tradition and enjoys a very high academic status.
5.The festival was a celebration filled with (religion) routines and traditions that have been passed down through generations.
6.The view from the mountaintop was absolutely (heaven), with clouds floating beneath us and the sun setting in a breathtaking array of colours.
7.Our comfort foods are highly individual, which vary person to person, depending on our own unique experiences that have shaped our lives.
8.You can then spend some time enjoying the refreshments unique the restaurant.
●Ⅱ 短语填空
1.What amazed us was that after many years’ hard work, the historical site (重现生机).
2.The convenience store is located just (一步之遥) from my house, making it easy to grab a quick snack or a few necessities.
3.The photo above (追溯到) 1875 and shows Niagara Falls mostly frozen over.
4.The marketing team reviewed the commercial (详细地), analysing its effectiveness in reaching the target audience and conveying the brand’s message.
5.Before she entered the unfamiliar building, she nervously (环顾四周), trying to take in her surroundings and orient herself.
●Ⅲ 句型训练
1. , he knew instinctively how sad she was.
即便他看不清女孩的脸,他也本能地知道她有多难过。
2.The moment you think about giving up, think of . (定语从句)
你想放弃的时候,想想你坚持这么长时间的原因。
3.She studied diligently every night of graduating with honours.
她每晚都努力学习,以便实现她以优异成绩毕业的目标。
●Ⅳ 阅读理解
[2024·江苏连云港高二期末]
On the streets of Sydney, Australia, a young Chinese woman, wearing elegant hanfu, the traditional clothing of China, gracefully holds a dizi, the bamboo flute of China, fascinating passers-by with the melodies of traditional Chinese music. The performer is Dong Min, a talented musician born in 1990.
After graduating from Minzu University of China with a major in Chinese bamboo flute, Dong registered at the University of New South Wales in Australia in 2015 to study curating (策展) and cultural leadership. Dong quickly found like-minded friends passionate about traditional Chinese instruments. Then, she founded the Sydney Meya Conservatory (音乐学院) of Chinese Music.
Dong noticed a lack of awareness of traditional Chinese music in Australia. So, inspired by local performers using Western instruments for street performances, she started street performances with her conservatory members, showing traditional Chinese instruments in Sydney’s Chinatown in 2016.
“Street performances offer a direct and visual way for people to experience Chinese music. By bringing it to the streets, we make it accessible to everyone,” she said.
As Dong’s performances grew in popularity, snippets (片段) of her shows spread across social media, drawing in a larger audience. With over 1 million followers online, including nearly 150,000 from international platforms, Dong’s influence continues to grow.
Apart from her conservatory, Dong also offers online dizi lessons to a global audience and organizes online exchange concerts for her students worldwide. “I hope to create a platform for music enthusiasts to connect and build friendships through their shared love for music,” she said.
Ever since she arrived in Australia, Dong has noticed a growing interest in traditional Chinese music among local people. Many music schools now offer courses on Chinese instruments. “This demonstrates that traditional Chinese music is thriving (兴旺) not only in formal concert halls but also on the streets and within communities,” she said.
( )1.What can we learn about Dong from the first two paragraphs
A.She has a desire to be a leader.
B.She has a gift for Chinese music.
C.She majored in curating in China.
D.She held a fashion show in Sydney.
( )2.Why did Dong perform on streets
A.To raise funds for her study.
B.To promote traditional Chinese music.
C.To pursue a good reputation.
D.To compete with Western performers.
( )3.What can we learn about traditional Chinese music from the last paragraph
A.It has gained increasing popularity.
B.It used to be taught in local schools.
C.It has changed to cater to local tastes.
D.It used to be performed in communities.
( )4.Which of the following words best describe Dong
A.Ambitious and passionate.
B.Modest and outgoing.
C.Diligent and straightforward.
D.Generous and adaptable.
●Ⅴ 阅读七选五
Dreaming of dragons
Dragons share similar origins in both East and West. The year 2024 celebrates the year of the dragon. 1. But it is a sacred (神的) one that Chinese people have been crazy about for thousands of years. Chinese even claim themselves as the “descendants of the dragon”.
This is largely the same case in the West. 2. They frequently appear in legends, novels and other forms of entertainment, such as Sleeping Beauty and Dungeons & Dragons.
What may be surprising, however, is that dragons share similar origins despite different cultural explanations. 3. One of the earliest archaeological pieces of evidence of dragons can be traced back to the carved jade figures in China, unearthed at the sites of the Hongshan Culture, dating back more than 5,000 years. These jade carvings resemble snakes curled into a “C” shape. The Penguin Book of Dragons, a Penguin classic about 2,000 years of dragon legends, also notes that in the ancient world, dragons were often described as very large snakes.
But why are dragons so fascinating to people This question was explored by Carl Sagan, a famous scientist, in a book called The Dragons of Eden.4. He believed that people created dragon stories out of a human need to combine scientific observation of reality with an unreasonable fear for predators (捕食者).
Although dragons look different in Eastern and Western culture, they play a similar role in stories around the world. These stories can inspire hope and guide people towards a better life. 5. In the West, dragons are usually seen as evil, but they also appear in the Bible many times, where they are used in stories that teach important lessons.
A.Dragons have a long history in Western mythology.
B.Among the 12 animal signs, the dragon is the only imaginary one.
C.Some articles say that one’s personality depends on his animal sign.
D.In the book he describes how the natural world inspired the creation of dragons.
E.Folk dragon dance has been part of the dragon culture in China for quite a long time.
F.Both Eastern and Western records describe dragons as having snake-like characteristics.
G.In China, the dragon is seen as a sign of good luck and is believed to have control over rain and thunder.
●Ⅵ 语法填空
[2024·山西晋中部分学校高二期末]
With box office receipts (收入) rocketing between the Spring Festival and May Day holidays, Chinese filmmakers have begun intensifying efforts 1. (expand) their footprint overseas.
On April 20, the China Film Group Corp., one of 2. country’s largest studios, announced a lineup of 78 films designed to attract 3. (globe) buyers from more than 10 countries, including the UK, the US, France and Australia.
The list, which is comprised of upcoming films, 4. (include) Tsui Hark’s martial arts film The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero, the 8th-century-set animated hit Chang’an, 5. the patriotic film My Country, My Parents.
Liu Chun, vice president of the China Film Group Corp., says that they prepared 6. two months to organize a special screening event of the films during the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, 7. closed on April 26, in the hope of more Chinese films being shown abroad.
Speaking about the criteria for selection, Liu says that the entries had to meet the tastes of international audiences, while also being 8. (distinct) Chinese.
“We held a similar screening for nine Russian distributors last October and have since received positive feedback. Considering the 9. (increase) number of foreign filmmakers and insiders coming to China this year, we expect to spread more Chinese 10. (story) around the world,” he says. (共71张PPT)
The UN Educational， Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) has inscribed (将……列入) China's Twenty-four Solar
Terms on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity.
In the ancient times， there was a general name for a
group of seasons， i.e. the Twenty-four Solar Terms from the
Beginning of Spring to the Greater Cold. It shows the
relationship between the universe， season， climate and
agriculture， which is a unique creation by Chinese ancestors.
To date， it has functioned as a complete set of weather
calendar to guide the agricultural production in China.
The Twenty-four Solar Terms came into being and
developed in close relationship with Chinese agricultural
production. At the initial stage of agricultural development，
people began to explore the seasonal rules in the agricultural
production to meet the needs in seeding， harvesting and other
activities. Gradually， there formed the concept of “seed in
spring， grow in summer， harvest in autumn and store in
winter”. During the Spring and Autumn Period， the agricultural
production was highly subject to the seasonal changes with the
invention of iron tools， thus forming the concept of solar term.
At that time， the method of tugui was used to measure the
shadow of the sun for determining the solar terms. Initially，
there were only the Summer Solstice(夏至) and the Winter
Solstice. Later added were the Spring Equinox (春分)， the
Autumn Equinox， the Beginning of Spring， the Beginning of
Summer， the Beginning of Autumn and the Beginning of
Winter. Astronomically， the Twenty-four Solar Terms are
defined according to the position of the sun on the ecliptic
(黄道). Zero degree of celestial longitude is the Spring Equinox
and every solar term matches the passage 15 degrees. As a
result， there come the Twenty-four Solar Terms as it passes
by 360 degrees. Later， the Twenty-four Solar Terms were
introduced into DPRK， Japan and other neighbouring countries.
During the Edo Period (1603—1868)， Japan began to adopt
the Twenty-four Solar Terms， which have been used till now.
【主题词句背诵】
1.to date 至今，到目前为止
2.function as 充当;起……作用
3.a set of 一套，一副
4.come into being 产生，形成
5.at the initial stage of 在……最初的阶段
6.be subject to受……影响的；服从于……
7.as a result 因此，结果是
8.pass by 经过，走过
9.It shows the relationship between the universe， season，
climate and agriculture， which is a unique creation by Chinese
ancestors.
它展示了宇宙、季节、气候和农业之间的关系，这是中国祖先的独
特创造。
10.As a result， there come the Twenty-four Solar Terms as it
passes by 360 degrees.
因此，当它经过360度时，就有了二十四节气。
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
significance
Statues
unique
20th
new life
Task 2： Careful Reading
( ) 1.What does “a stone's throw” in the sentence “the
Library Cave is only a stone's throw from here” mean
A.The Library Cave is not far from here.
B.The Library Cave is dangerous.
C.The Library Cave is full of stones.
D.The Library Cave is a mysterious cave.
√
( ) 2.Why was Dunhuang not prosperous in the Ming
Dynasty
A.The paintings faded.
B.The trade routes changed.
C.It was in the middle of the desert.
D.Something extraordinary happened in the cave.
√
( ) 3.Which of the following statements about the Silk Road
International Cultural Expo in 2017 is TRUE
A.Hundreds of countries sent representatives to attend it.
B.The Expo revealed how different communities lived peacefully.
C.The theme was to promote cultural exchange and mutual
cooperation.
D.The Expo made Dunhuang become the centre of the Silk
Road once again.
√
( ) 4.Where is the passage probably taken from
A.A travel brochure. B.A tour commentary.
C.A blog. D.A lecture.
√
Task 3： Micro-writing
Welcome to Dunhuang， a place 1._______ East met West
in Ancient China. With a long and glorious history， Dunhuang
is now 2.___ world-class tourist destination boasting sites with
UNESCO-protected heritage status. The ancient caves，
3._______ (know) as the Mogao Grottoes， were carved out of
the rock over a period of 1，000 years. You will see the
paintings and other artworks that are testimony to 4._____ the
Silk Road brought East and West together as well as appreciate
where
a
known
how
the statues with elements from Ancient Greece， India and Iran.
The murals， 5._______ subjects vary from religious stories to
scenes of everyday life，cover an area of 45，000 square
metres. One type of mural that is unique to Dunhuang shows
the Apsaras， the painting of which reached a peak during the
Tang Dynasty， 6.__________ (reflect) the confidence and
7.__________ (optimistic) of people from that time.
In 1990， something really extraordinary happened. In the
famous Library Cave 8._____________ (hide) thousands of
whose
reflecting
optimism
were hidden
manuscripts， paintings and scrolls. Dating from 405 AD to
1002 AD， the treasures give us a picture of Dunhuang when it
was at the very centre of the Silk Road trade. However，
gradually， Dunhuang 9._______ (fade)from memory， even
though it was once such a great city.
This century is bringing the Silk Road to life again through
the Belt and Road Initiative， making Dunhuang once again a
10._______ (globe) crossroads.
faded
global
1.date from 追溯到，始于
(教材P36)Dating from 405 AD to 1002 AD， these hidden
treasures give us a picture of Dunhuang when it was at the
very centre of the Silk Road trade.
这些隐藏的宝藏可追溯到公元405年至公元1002年间，为我们展现了
敦煌作为丝绸之路贸易中心时的画面。
［温馨提示］date from/date back to表示“追溯到，始于”，以现在
为起点，使用一般现在时;是不及物动词短语，因此不用被动语态，
作定语及状语时常用现在分词形式。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Picture some of the country's most iconic urban architectural
symbols _______ (date) from the recent past.
dating
(2)一句多译
→The local government did everything in its power to save the
building ____________________ the Qing Dynasty. (非谓语)
→The local government did everything in its power to save the
building _____________________________ the Qing Dynasty.
(定语从句)
当地政府尽其所能地挽救这座可追溯到清朝的建筑。(话题写作之遗
产保护)
dating from/back to
that/which dates from/back to
2.bring…to life 使……复苏，使……苏醒
(教材P36)This century is bringing the Silk Road to life once
more through the Belt and Road Initiative.
本世纪，通过“一带一路”倡议，丝绸之路再次焕发生机。
bring…to an end 使……结束 (sth comes toan end)
bring…to light 发现;将……公之于世(sth comes to light)
bring…to mind 想起(sth comes/springs tomind)
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Our nation plans to enhance investment in North-east areas to
bring them ____ life.
to
(2)完成句子
①He had an accident last year， which ______________________
_____________________________________.
他去年遭遇了一场事故，那次事故结束了他成为一名奥运选手的梦想。
brought his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete to an end
②We hope investigators can ________________________ about
this case.
我们希望调查人员能揭露更多和这起案件有关的真相。
bring to light more facts
③Durrell's attention to detail is what makes the book so
successful， with every sight， sound and smell of the island
_______________.
达雷尔对细节的关注使这本书如此成功，岛上的每一个景象、声音
和气味都栩栩如生。
brought to life
④I can't seem to ____________________________________where
we last met.
我好像想不起来我们上一次见面的那个地方的名字了。
bring to mind the name of the place
3.strengthen v. 加强，增强
(教材P36)Given that the theme of the Expo was to promote
cultural exchange and strengthen mutual cooperation between
the countries along the Silk Road， Dunhuang was the ideal
place.
鉴于博览会的主题是促进文化交流，加强丝绸之路沿线国家的相互
合作，敦煌正是理想的会址。
(1)strengthen one's resolve/belief 增强某人的决心/信念
(2)strength n. 体力，力气;优势，优点;长处
build up one's strength 增强体力，强身健体
strengths and weaknesses 优势和劣势，优缺点
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①[2022·全国乙卷] ______________ (strengthen) the connection
with young people， the event included a number of public
promotional activities on social media.
To strengthen
②Zheng He's efforts helped develop and ___________ (strength)
harmonious relations with these countries and regions，
exposing foreign people to Chinese culture.
strengthen
③She's well aware of her __________ (strength) and weaknesses
as an artist.
strengths
(2)完成句子
Practising Chinese kung fu can not only ________________
___________________________， but also develop our character.
练习中国功夫不仅可以使我们强身健体，还可以发展我们的性格。
(话题写作之体育锻炼)
strengthen our bodies/build up our strength
4.coverage n. 覆盖范围;新闻报道;信息范围
(1)media/newspaper/press/live coverage
媒体/报纸/报刊/现场的报道
(2)cover n. 掩盖；覆盖物;盖子;(书刊的)封面
vt. 遮盖，掩盖;覆盖;包含;足以支付;行走
(一段路程);报道；占……面积
be covered with/by… 被……覆盖
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Our country will continue to expand the __________ (cover) of
basic medical care.
coverage
(2)一词多义
①The BBC will cover all the major games of the Olympic
Games.______
②Will $100 cover the cost of this shirt _______________
报道
足以支付(费用)
③Her overconfident attitude was a cover for her nervousness.
___________
掩盖,掩饰
④[2022·全国甲卷] Inspired by the Belt and Road Forum for
International Cooperation held in Beijing， Cao decided to cover
the route by hiking as a tribute (致敬) to the ancient Silk
Road._______________
行走(一段路程)
⑤Yellowstone National Park covers an area of 3,468.4 square
miles， comprising lakes， canyons， rivers and mountain
ranges. ___________
占……面积
(3)完成句子
At dusk， the small village looks as if it _____________________
______________.
傍晚，这个小村庄看起来就像盖了一层灰色的毛毯。
were covered with/by a grey blanket
(教材P36)Given that the theme of the Expo was to promote
cultural exchange and strengthen mutual cooperation
between the countries along the Silk Road， Dunhuang was
the ideal place. 鉴于博览会的主题是促进文化交流，加强丝绸之
路沿线国家的相互合作，敦煌正是理想的会址。
句型公式
given that+从句
【句式点拨】
given=when you consider sth/considering (that)，为介词，意为
“鉴于，考虑到”，given that引导条件状语从句。
【归纳拓展】
类似结构suppose (that)， supposing (that)， providing (that)，
provided (that) 都是条件状语从句的引导词，that可省。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①I am sensible with money， as I have to be， ______ (give)
that I don't earn that much.
②Your car's in very good condition， ____________ (consider)
how old it is.
given
considering
(2)完成句子
____________________________， I'd be very appreciative if you
could give me some professional advice. (give)
鉴于您很忙，如果您能给我一些专业的建议，我将非常感激。
(应用文写作之求助信)
Given that you are very busy
练 习 册
Ⅰ 单句填空
1.The Ministry of Education required all schools to ___________
(strength) physical education to ensure students' health.
strengthen
2._______ (give) that the weather is so bad, why not put off
the matches
Given
3.The most attractive point of GPS is its 100% __________ (cover)
on the planet.
coverage
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4.I made up my mind to be admitted into Wuhan University,
which has a _________ (glory) revolutionary tradition and enjoys
a very high academic status.
glorious
5.The festival was a celebration filled with _________ (religion)
routines and traditions that have been passed down through
generations.
religious
6.The view from the mountaintop was absolutely _________
(heaven), with clouds floating beneath us and the sun setting in
a breathtaking array of colours.
heavenly
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7.Our comfort foods are highly individual, which vary ______
person to person, depending on our own unique experiences
that have shaped our lives.
from
8.You can then spend some time enjoying the refreshments
unique ____ the restaurant.
to
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ⅱ 短语填空
1.What amazed us was that after many years' hard work, the
historical site ___________________ (重现生机).
was brought to life
2.The convenience store is located just ________________
(一步之遥) from my house, making it easy to grab a quick
snack or a few necessities.
a stone's throw
3.The photo above ___________________ (追溯到) 1875 and
shows Niagara Falls mostly frozen over.
dates from/back to
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2
3
4
5
4.The marketing team reviewed the commercial _________
(详细地), analysing its effectiveness in reaching the target
audience and conveying the brand's message.
in detail
5.Before she entered the unfamiliar building, she nervously
_______________ (环顾四周), trying to take in her surroundings
and orient herself.
looked around
1
2
3
4
5
Ⅲ 句型训练
1.___________________________________________________, he
knew instinctively how sad she was.
即便他看不清女孩的脸,他也本能地知道她有多难过。
Even though/if he could not see the girl's face clearly
2.The moment you think about giving up, think of ____________
________________________. (定语从句)
你想放弃的时候,想想你坚持这么长时间的原因。
the reason why you held on so long
3.She studied diligently every night __________________________
________ of graduating with honours.
她每晚都努力学习，以便实现她以优异成绩毕业的目标。
so that she could achieve her goal
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2
3
Ⅳ 阅读理解
[2024·江苏连云港高二期末]
On the streets of Sydney, Australia, a young Chinese
woman, wearing elegant hanfu, the traditional clothing of China,
gracefully holds a dizi, the bamboo flute of China, fascinating
passers-by with the melodies of traditional Chinese music. The
performer is Dong Min, a talented musician born in 1990.
1
2
3
4
After graduating from Minzu University of China with a
major in Chinese bamboo flute, Dong registered at the
University of New South Wales in Australia in 2015 to study
curating (策展) and cultural leadership. Dong quickly found like-
minded friends passionate about traditional Chinese instruments.
Then, she founded the Sydney Meya Conservatory (音乐学院) of
Chinese Music.
1
2
3
4
Dong noticed a lack of awareness of traditional Chinese
music in Australia. So, inspired by local performers using
Western instruments for street performances, she started street
performances with her conservatory members, showing traditional
Chinese instruments in Sydney's Chinatown in 2016.
“Street performances offer a direct and visual way for
people to experience Chinese music. By bringing it to the
streets, we make it accessible to everyone,” she said.
1
2
3
4
As Dong's performances grew in popularity, snippets (片段)
of her shows spread across social media, drawing in a larger
audience. With over 1 million followers online, including nearly
150,000 from international platforms, Dong's influence continues
to grow.
Apart from her conservatory, Dong also offers online dizi
lessons to a global audience and organizes online exchange
concerts for her students worldwide. “I hope to create a
platform for music enthusiasts to connect and build friendships
through their shared love for music,” she said.
1
2
3
4
Ever since she arrived in Australia, Dong has noticed a
growing interest in traditional Chinese music among local people.
Many music schools now offer courses on Chinese instruments.
“This demonstrates that traditional Chinese music is thriving
(兴旺) not only in formal concert halls but also on the streets
and within communities,” she said.
【文章大意】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一位才华横溢的
中国音乐家董敏在悉尼街头表演中国传统乐器笛子，吸引很多人驻
足，她还教授中国传统乐器，促进了文化交流和音乐教育。
1
2
3
4
( ) 1.What can we learn about Dong from the first two
paragraphs
A.She has a desire to be a leader.
B.She has a gift for Chinese music.
C.She majored in curating in China.
D.She held a fashion show in Sydney.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The performer is Dong
Min, a talented musician born in 1990.”和第二段第一句可知，董
敏对中国音乐很有天赋。故选B。
√
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2
3
4
( ) 2.Why did Dong perform on streets
A.To raise funds for her study.
B.To promote traditional Chinese music.
C.To pursue a good reputation.
D.To compete with Western performers.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第三段和第四段内容可知，董敏在街头表
演是为了推广中国传统音乐。故选B。
√
1
2
3
4
( ) 3.What can we learn about traditional Chinese music
from the last paragraph
A.It has gained increasing popularity.
B.It used to be taught in local schools.
C.It has changed to cater to local tastes.
D.It used to be performed in communities.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知，中国传统音乐越来
越受欢迎。故选A。
√
1
2
3
4
( ) 4.Which of the following words best describe Dong
A.Ambitious and passionate. B.Modest and outgoing.
C.Diligent and straightforward. D.Generous and adaptable.
√
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2
3
4
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句“Dong quickly found
like-minded friends passionate about traditional Chinese
instruments. Then, she founded the Sydney Meya Conservatory
(音乐学院) of Chinese Music.”以及第三段中“So, inspired by local
performers using Western instruments…showing traditional
Chinese instruments in Sydney's Chinatown in 2016.”可知，董敏
对音乐充满热情；根据倒数第二段最后一句“‘I hope to create a
platform for music enthusiasts to connect and build friendships
through their shared love for music,’ she said.”可知，董敏是一个
很有抱负的人。故选A。
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2
3
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Ⅴ 阅读七选五
Dreaming of dragons
Dragons share similar origins in both East and West. The
year 2024 celebrates the year of the dragon. 1.___ But it is a
sacred (神的) one that Chinese people have been crazy about
for thousands of years. Chinese even claim themselves as the
“descendants of the dragon”.
This is largely the same case in the West. 2.___ They
frequently appear in legends, novels and other forms of
B
A
1
2
3
4
5
entertainment, such as Sleeping Beauty and Dungeons &
Dragons.
What may be surprising, however, is that dragons share
similar origins despite different cultural explanations. 3.___ One
of the earliest archaeological pieces of evidence of dragons can
be traced back to the carved jade figures in China, unearthed
at the sites of the Hongshan Culture, dating back more than
5,000 years. These jade carvings resemble snakes curled into a
“C” shape. The Penguin Book of Dragons, a Penguin classic
F
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2
3
4
5
about 2,000 years of dragon legends, also notes that in the
ancient world, dragons were often described as very large
snakes.
But why are dragons so fascinating to people This
question was explored by Carl Sagan, a famous scientist, in a
book called The Dragons of Eden.4.___ He believed that people
created dragon stories out of a human need to combine
scientific observation of reality with an unreasonable fear for
predators (捕食者).
D
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2
3
4
5
Although dragons look different in Eastern and Western
culture, they play a similar role in stories around the world.
These stories can inspire hope and guide people towards a
better life. 5.___ In the West, dragons are usually seen as evil,
but they also appear in the Bible many times, where they are
used in stories that teach important lessons.
G
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2
3
4
5
A.Dragons have a long history in Western mythology.
B.Among the 12 animal signs, the dragon is the only imaginary
one.
C.Some articles say that one's personality depends on his animal
sign.
D.In the book he describes how the natural world inspired the
creation of dragons.
E.Folk dragon dance has been part of the dragon culture in
China for quite a long time.
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2
3
4
5
F.Both Eastern and Western records describe dragons as having
snake-like characteristics.
G.In China, the dragon is seen as a sign of good luck and is
believed to have control over rain and thunder.
【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“龙”的历史起源以及
东西方的文化差异。
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3
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5
1.___
B
[解析] 根据上文“Dragons share similar origins in both East and
West. The year 2024 celebrates the year of the dragon.”以及后
文“But it is a sacred (神的) one that Chinese people have been
crazy about for thousands of years. Chinese even claim
themselves as the ‘descendants of the dragon’.”可知，本句承上
启下，介绍关于中国龙年的文化知识。故B选项(在十二生肖中，龙
是唯一虚构的。)符合语境，故选B。
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2
3
4
5
2.___
A
[解析] 根据上文“This is largely the same case in the West.”以及
后文“They frequently appear in legends, novels and other forms
of entertainment, such as Sleeping Beauty and Dungeons &
Dragons.”可知，本句主要说明西方文化中龙的知识，A选项的
Western对应上文的West。故A选项(龙在西方神话中有着悠久的历
史。)符合语境，故选A。
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2
3
4
5
3.___
F
[解析] 根据上文“What may be surprising, however, is that
dragons share similar origins despite different cultural
explanations.”以及后文“One of the earliest archaeological pieces
of evidence of dragons…were often described as very large
snakes.”可知，本句承接上文，具体说明相似起源的具体内容，且后
文提到了蛇，F选项中的snake-like对应后文的snakes。故F选项
(东方和西方的记载都把龙描述成有蛇的特征。)符合语境，故选F。
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2
3
4
5
4.___
D
[解析] 根据上文“But why are dragons so fascinating to people
This question was explored by Carl Sagan, a famous scientist, in
a book called The Dragons of Eden.”可知，本句主要承接上文，
具体说明卡尔·萨根在书中关于龙的描述。故D选项(在书中，他描述
了自然世界如何启发了龙的创造。)符合语境，故选D。
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2
3
4
5
5.___
G
[解析] 根据后文“In the West, dragons are usually seen as evil,
but they also appear in the Bible many times, where they are
used in stories that teach important lessons.”可知，后文提到了西
方对于龙的看法，推测本句是在说明中国，即东方对龙的看法。故G
选项(在中国，龙被视为好运的象征，并且被认为可以控制雨和雷。)
符合语境，故选G。
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3
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Ⅵ 语法填空
[2024·山西晋中部分学校高二期末]
With box office receipts (收入) rocketing between the Spring
Festival and May Day holidays, Chinese filmmakers have begun
intensifying efforts 1.___________ (expand) their footprint
overseas.
On April 20, the China Film Group Corp., one of 2.____
country's largest studios, announced a lineup of 78 films
designed to attract 3._______ (globe) buyers from more than 10
countries, including the UK, the US, France and Australia.
to expand
the
global
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
The list, which is comprised of upcoming films, 4._________
(include) Tsui Hark's martial arts film The Legend of the Condor
Heroes: The Great Hero, the 8th-century-set animated hit
Chang'an, 5._____ the patriotic film My Country, My Parents.
Liu Chun, vice president of the China Film Group Corp.,
says that they prepared 6.____ two months to organize a
special screening event of the films during the 14th Beijing
International Film Festival, 7._______ closed on April 26, in the
hope of more Chinese films being shown abroad.
includes
and
for
which
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Speaking about the criteria for selection, Liu says that the
entries had to meet the tastes of international audiences, while
also being 8._________ (distinct) Chinese.
“We held a similar screening for nine Russian distributors
last October and have since received positive feedback.
Considering the 9.___________________ (increase) number of
foreign filmmakers and insiders coming to China this year, we
expect to spread more Chinese 10._______ (story) around the
world,” he says.
distinctly
increasing/increased
stories
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【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国电影对海外市场的开拓。
1.___________
to expand
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。expand作后置定语，用动词不定式形式。
故填to expand。
2.____
the
[解析] 考查冠词。根据空前one of以及空后country's largest
studios可知，设空处填定冠词the表特指。故填the。
3._______
global
[解析] 考查形容词。修饰名词buyers用形容词作定语，故填global。
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4._________
includes
[解析] 考查动词时态和主谓一致。include是谓语，与主语list是主动
关系，描述一般事实用一般现在时，且主语是第三人称单数，故填
includes。
5._____
and
[解析] 考查连词。此处是并列的三部电影作动词includes的宾语，用
并列连词and连接。故填and。
6.____
for
[解析] 考查介词。 “for+一段时间”表示动作或状态持续一段时间，
故填for。
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7._______
which
[解析] 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the
14th Beijing International Film Festival，设空处指代先行词并在从
句中作主语，指物，用关系代词which。故填which。
8._________
distinctly
[解析] 考查副词。修饰Chinese，用副词作状语，故填distinctly。
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9.___________________
increasing/increased
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。设空处修饰名词number作定语，可以使用
现在分词increasing表示动作正在进行，“一直在增长的，越来越多
的”，也可使用过去分词increased表示“已经增长了的”。故填
increasing/increased。
10._______
stories
[解析] 考查名词复数。story为可数名词，由more修饰用复数形式，
故填stories。
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