Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN
维度一：品句填词
1.She seized the （机会） to study abroad， believing it would open new doors for her future.
2.Daydreamers have a bad （名誉） for being unaware of what’s happening around them.
3.The publication of Great Expectations strengthened Dickens’ status as a leading （小说家）.
4.I realised I had to change my （态度） towards my job.
5.Losing his way in the forest was a （噩梦） he would never forget.
6.There is an （继续进行的） debate on the issue.
7.He （承担） the responsibility of organising the charity event with great enthusiasm.
8.Now she is busy finishing off a b of Queen Caroline.
9.The new textbooks d for high school students came out last year.
维度二：词形转换
1.We are both （passion） about acting， which comes from us being so interested in people.
2.She started the Ladybug Foundation， an （organise） aiming at getting rid of homelessness.
3.Running is cheap， easy and it’s always （energy）.
4.We hope it can arouse students’ （aware） of water crisis.
5.She suffered from severe （depress） after losing her job.
6.The hospital has made a （commit） to provide the best possible medical care.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面的句子。
1.I wish that you could （抓住这个机会） to learn traditional Chinese culture further.
2.Super intelligent machines are （太蠢而不会） think of that possibility.
3.Human life （被认为） part of nature and， as such， the only way for us to survive is to live in harmony with nature.
4.Indian elephants are the first species on the endangered list （由于） habitat loss.
维度四：课文语法填空
Christopher Reeve was born in 1952 in New York.He experienced both a 1. （wild） successful Hollywood career and the horror of deadly injury.From 1978 to 1987， he 2. （give） the chance to star in four Superman films 3. were very popular and successful.A terrible disaster in 1995 changed the course of his life forever.While horseback riding， he 4. （break） his neck.As a result， he had no movement or feeling in his body and couldn’t even breathe 5. the help of a machine.His 6. （injury） were so severe that many doctors believed that he would not survive.At first， Reeve’s being trapped in a broken body made him very depressed but eventually， he decided to recover as best as he could.He undertook an intense exercise programme 7. （design） to help him rebuild muscle.Alongside this， he became a passionate and 8. （energy） advocate for others 9. （suffer） similar injuries and raised millions of dollars for medical research.He inspired many people with his confidence to recovery and his desire to help others.For that reason， he will always be remembered by many as 10. superhero in real life， as well as in films.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When I was a child， my mother advised me to try everything three times.
As I grew older， I brought that three-times philosophy into my daily life.I had been terrified of the diving board at the pool， but I had managed to make that first terrifying jump off the board.When I breathed in water， my mother， who was carefully watching me， jumped in to help me.Before she could even reach me， I was up and out of the pool， heading back to that diving board.I barely paused before I jumped off the second time.When I got out of the pool the second time， my mom tried to cover me with a towel and take me home.Instead， I threw off the towel and finished my mission.
The third time there was no fear and no water in my nose.In fact there were cheers from the others at the pool.At that point， I was addicted to diving.For the next few summers， you couldn’t pull me out of the water.I have still never met a pool I didn’t want to jump right in.
Every time I am faced with something that is outside my comfort zone， I repeat to myself that I must try everything three times， and it gives me the strength to go ahead.From public speaking to job interviews， how am I going to know the outcome unless I go for it？ Roller coasters， flying， changing careers， dating ...Sure， he may have not been great on the first date， but perhaps the second or third would be better ...This thought process even led to my marriage！
My life has been full because my brain repeats this one simple rule： Try everything three times.
1.What does the author want to tell us by sharing her experience of diving？（ ）
A.Her mother is important to her.
B.Her mother’s theory is effective.
C.She is fond of trying new things.
D.Diving isn’t very difficult to learn.
2.How did her mother feel after the author’s second jump？（ ）
A.Very excited. B.Very confident.
C.A little worried. D.A little disappointed.
3.The author advises us to use her mother’s theory to .（ ）
A.challenge our limits
B.explore the unknown
C.discover our interests
D.struggle for perfection
4.What can we infer about the author’s husband？（ ）
A.He attracted the author for the first time.
B.He fell in love with the author at first sight.
C.The author didn’t like him so much at first.
D.The author isn’t satisfied with him at present.
B
Discipline refers to the ability to control your own behaviour， so that you do what you are expected to do.It takes discipline to manage your time.It takes discipline to overcome your fears.It takes discipline to be strong in the hard moments and resist peer pressure.
A man by the name of Albert E.Gray spent years studying successful people in an attempt to figure out that special ingredient that made them all successful.What do you think he found？ Well， it wasn’t dressing for success， or making a plan， or having a positive mental attitude.Instead， this is what he found.Read it carefully.
All successful people have the habit of doing the things failures don’t like to do.They don’t like doing them either necessarily.But their disliking is subordinated （服从） to the strength of their purpose.
What does this mean？ It means that successful people are willing to suck it up from time to time and do things they don’t like doing.Why do they do them？ Because they know these things will lead them to their goals.
In other words， sometimes you just have to exercise your special human tool called willpower to get things done， whether you feel like it or not.Do you think a concert pianist always enjoys hours of practice each day？ Does a person who is committed to earning her own way through college enjoy taking on a second job？
Remember reading a story about a well-known wrestler （摔跤手） who was asked what the most memorable day of his career had been.He replied that it was the one day during his career when practice had been cancelled.As a matter of fact， he was willing to bear practice for a greater purpose， his love of being the best he could be.
5.What was Albert E.Gray’s major concern？（ ）
A.How people look at success.
B.Why people are after success.
C.What people do after success.
D.What leads people to success.
6.According to Paragraph 5， many people have a wrong belief that successful people .（ ）
A.devote a lot to their career
B.have a positive mental attitude
C.live happily after achieving success
D.enjoy the process of winning success
7.What do we learn about the wrestler？（ ）
A.He didn’t like practice in fact.
B.He didn’t like wrestling indeed.
C.He didn’t practice hard indeed.
D.He didn’t have a great purpose.
8.What distinguishes winners from losers according to the passage？（ ）
A.A strong will.
B.A great dream.
C.A brilliant plan.
D.A good method.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Almost every one of us may go through some very difficult moments in our daily lives.Whatever the causes may be， the resulting stress and anxiety can be very hard to deal with.9.（ ）
According to many researchers， anxiety is something that many people have these days.However， scientists say that listening to music is a great therapeutic （治疗性的） tool against it.10.（ ）Besides， it can also improve communication skills.
We have known that music can help calm your uneasiness and stress， so one of the best ways to make sure you take advantage of it is by taking the music with you.11.（ ） The reason this tip works so well is that you can listen to your favourite songs all day long.
12.（ ） Don’t just listen to a song.You should analyze it and sing the words， too.This is even more important if you listen to positive songs.After you find a song with words of encouragement， think about applying that to your life.
However， listening to the wrong kind of music can sometimes have negative effects on us.Whenever you are feeling anxious or down， try to avoid listening to negative music.Instead， focus on the music that you will enjoy and that makes you happy.13.（ ） So they are not what you need when you feel anxious or down.
A.Share your favourite songs with your friends.
B.It may be hard for you to choose proper music.
C.Some songs will give you an unfavourable outlook on life.
D.But luckily， you can use music to calm those bad feelings.
E.That means finding a tool that you can carry and use anywhere you go.
F.Besides listening to music for relaxation， you should make good use of it.
G.Listening to music works by creating mood changes from negative to positive.
Ⅲ.完形填空
Many years ago， when we first went to America， we were driving through Montana to Colorado with our two children， then aged 8 and 11.As it was getting 14 we started looking for a hotel， only to find out that it was 15 time in that part of the country， and all the hotels were 16 .
14.（ ）A.cold B.bad
C.late D.hot
15.（ ）A.holiday B.thunder
C.violence D.dusk
16.（ ）A.affected B.booked
C.selected D.closed
Finally， around 9 o’clock in the evening， we 17 at a gas station to fill up the car.My husband asked for a 18 book and told the woman at the counter that we were trying to find a hotel.She told us it would be impossible.He tried for 15 more minutes.When he was 19 ， the woman， Linda， said she and her family 20 nearby and would be happy if we spent the night at her home.
My husband was 21 at her offer of generosity （慷慨）.She called her son to direct us， since she had to 22 at the gas station till midnight.
When we reached their home， her husband 23 us.He invited us to have coffee and chat while we 24 his wife.She came past 12 am.We asked if we could slip away in the morning so as not to 25 them.They said we were now 26 and we would have to have breakfast with them.
Next morning， when we were 27 ， my husband asked if he could offer some 28 .They would not hear of it and insisted we were their guests.We would never forget their kindness.
17.（ ）A.looked B.rested
C.explored D.stopped
18.（ ）A.reading B.picture
C.text D.phone
19.（ ）A.complete B.lucky
C.upset D.unsuccessful
20.（ ）A.suffered B.worked
C.lived D.travelled
21.（ ）A.encouraged B.surprised
C.scared D.puzzled
22.（ ）A.play B.work
C.watch D.wander
23.（ ）A.recognised B.questioned
C.fed D.greeted
24.（ ）A.got through B.turned to
C.waited for D.cared about
25.（ ）A.comfort B.disturb
C.owe D.damage
26.（ ）A.guests B.tourists
C.strangers D.passengers
27.（ ）A.drinking B.driving
C.leaving D.staying
28.（ ）A.thanks B.payment
C.kindness D.apologies
Ⅳ.语法填空
This story happened in the Warring States period， when China was not 29. unified country.There were many wars between different states.To become 30. （strong） and more powerful， the states carried out different reforms.The most 31. （influence） one was the reform introduced by Shang Yang.
Shang Yang was a statesman 32. successful reforms in the state of Qin paved the way for the eventual unification of the Chinese empire by the Qin Dynasty.He worked out a series of reform plans for the state， but at the beginning， only a few people in the state understood Shang’s talent and the 33. （advantage） of his plans.Most people had little trust and confidence in him.
To solve this problem， Shang came up with an idea.He ordered some soldiers 34. （put） a thin wooden pole at the south gate of the Qin state capital， which attracted many people.Then， in front of the crowd， he said loudly：“Whoever takes this pole to the north gate 35. （get） a reward of 10 gold pieces.”
It was a simple task and the reward was big.However， some time passed and no one stepped forward， 36. they all thought that Shang was joking.
37. （hear） no answer， Shang stepped forward and said，“I will increase the reward to 50 gold pieces.”
This offer was even more unbelievable.Finally， a man from the crowd came forward to take the pole.He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate.True 38. his word， Shang paid the man 50 gold pieces.
Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN
基础知识自测
维度一
1.opportunity 2.reputation 3.novelist 4.attitude
5.nightmare 6.ongoing 7.undertook 8.biography
9.designed
维度二
1.passionate 2.organisation 3.energetic 4.awareness 5.depression 6.commitment
维度三
1.grasp this opportunity
2.too stupid to
3.is regarded as
4.due to
维度四
1.wildly 2.was given 3.that/which 4.broke 5.without 6.injuries 7.designed 8.energetic 9.suffering 10.a
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者小的时候，母亲告诉她凡事要尝试三次。后来，母亲的这一 “三次法则”对作者带来深远的影响。
1.B 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，作者通过“坚持三次”，不但征服了跳水，而且喜欢上了跳水。这充分说明母亲的“三次法则”是非常有效的。
2.C 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，作者第二次跳完后，母亲递给作者毛巾打算带她回家。这说明作者前两次跳水表现不好，母亲为她担心。
3.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，作者每次需要走出舒适区时（也就是面对新事物或未知世界时），都会运用母亲的“三次法则”。
4.C 推理判断题。倒数第二段作者指出，在约会时对方第一次可能表现一般，但第二、第三次可能会更好。正是“三次法则”带来作者的婚姻。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。成功者和失败者最大的区别在于：前者能以极大的自律去完成那些后者不愿完成的事。
5.D 细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，Albert E.Gray研究的重点是人们成功的秘诀。
6.D 推理判断题。根据第五段可知，作者提出的两个问题正好表明人们对成功人士的一种误解——我们误以为成功人士都很喜欢训练或都很享受奋斗的过程，而事实并非如此。
7.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，这个摔跤手并不喜欢平时的训练，为了实现自己的远大目标，他坚持训练。
8.A 推理判断题。综合全文可知，本文主要传递这样一个观点：在奋斗过程中，几乎所有人都不喜欢那些枯燥的训练和艰苦的付出，而成功人士能够以强大的自律和意志去坚持做这些他们并不喜欢做的事以实现自己的远大目标。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听音乐可以帮助缓解焦虑以及应该听哪种音乐。
9.D 上文提到由于一些困难时刻而导致的压力和焦虑很难处理，此处进行转折，说明“幸运的是，你可以用音乐来平息那些不好的情绪”。
10.G 上文提到听音乐是一个对抗焦虑的很棒的治疗手段，此句解释它是通过创造从消极到积极的情绪变化来起作用的。
11.E E项中的That指代上文提到的taking the music with you。
12.F 上文提到要通过听音乐放松自己，此段主要说明不仅要听，还要会运用歌曲中包含的内容。
13.C 有些歌曲会传达出一种不好的人生观，所以当你感到焦虑或沮丧时不要听这些歌。
Ⅲ.
语篇解读： 本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一次自驾游中，因为恰遇假期，没有找到旅馆，好心的加油站店员给作者一家提供食宿并款待了他们。
14.C 根据空后的we started looking for a hotel和第二段第一句可知，天色已晚。
15.A 根据常识可知，由于是假期，所以所有的旅馆都被预订了。
16.B 参见上题解析。
17.D 根据空后的at a gas station to fill up the car可知，到了晚上九点，作者一家人在加油站停下来加油。
18.D 根据空后的we were trying to find a hotel可知，作者的丈夫要了一个电话簿，要打电话寻找旅馆。
19.D 根据语境可知，作者的丈夫试了15分钟，依然没有成功地找到旅馆。
20.C 根据下文可知，琳达告诉作者，她和她的家人就住在附近，所以邀请作者和家人到她家住宿。
21.B 根据上文可知，作者一家跟琳达并不认识，所以对她的慷慨帮助，作者的丈夫感到很惊讶。
22.B 根据下文She came past 12 am.可推知，琳达要工作到午夜，所以叫她的儿子接作者他们去她家。
23.D 根据下文中的He invited us to have coffee and chat可知，当作者他们到她家时，她的丈夫迎接了作者他们。greet意为“欢迎；迎接”。
24.C 根据下文的She came past 12 am.可知，作者在等待琳达。
25.B 根据语境可知，作者想早晨悄悄地走，以便不打扰他们。
26.A 根据上文的He invited us to have coffee和下文的we were their guests可知，琳达的家人认为作者一家已经是他们的客人，所以必须和他们一起吃完早餐才能离开。
27.C 根据语境可知，吃完早饭后，作者一家要离开了。
28.B 根据下文的They would not hear of it and insisted we were their guests.可知，作者受到琳达家人的款待，想付点报酬。
Ⅳ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我国战国时期政治家商鞅“立木取信”的故事，说明了诚信的重要性。
29.a 考查冠词。由于本空后面的核心词是可数名词country，且unified的发音以辅音音素开头，因此这里应用不定冠词a。
30.stronger 考查形容词的比较级。本空所填词与后面的more powerful并列，因此这里应用形容词的比较级。
31.influential 考查词形转换。本空后面的one指代名词reform，因此这里应用一个形容词来修饰它。
32.whose 考查定语从句。本空后面是名词词组successful reforms，因此这里用关系代词whose引导一个定语从句，whose在从句中作定语。
33.advantages 考查名词复数。根据语境可知，这里指商鞅变法方案的优点，应用复数形式。
34.to put 考查非谓语动词。order sb to do sth是固定表达，因此这里用动词不定式形式。
35.will get 考查动词的时态。这句话是商鞅当时对未来的承诺，由于引号里是他的原话，因此应用一般将来时。
36.because 考查状语从句。根据语境可知，这里they all thought that Shang was joking是他们不响应商鞅号令的原因，因此用because引导一个原因状语从句。
37.Hearing 考查非谓语动词。本句逗号前面是状语，且句子主语Shang与hear之间是主动关系，因此用动词-ing形式。
38.to 考查介词。true to one’s word是一个固定表达，意为“某人说话算数”。
6 / 6Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN
The story of Christopher Reeve’s life is one that is almost impossible to imagine — from a wildly successful Hollywood career， to the horror① of life-threatening② injury； Reeve experienced both.Thus， [1]not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films， but he is also regarded③ as a superhero to many in real life.
Reeve was born on 25 September， 1952 in New York — the son of Franklin Reeve， a teacher and novelist④， and Barbara Pitney， a journalist⑤.He found his passion⑥ in acting and starred in his first school play at the age of eight.Although he believed he would only ever act on stage， Reeve tried out for⑦， and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film.
Reeve starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987. [2]He realised that his roles in these films had given him the opportunity⑧ to be a real-life superman， and he soon gained a reputation⑨ for raising awareness⑩ for good causes.He visited sick children in hospitals and worked with organisations such as Save the Children， speaking out about health， education and child protection to help those most in need.
[1]本句为部分倒装句型。not only放在句首时，其后的谓语动词用部分倒装。
[2]本句为主从复合句。句中that引导宾语从句；to be a real-life superman作后置定语，修饰opportunity。
Unfortunately， in 1995 disaster struck Reeve. [3]While horseback riding， he was thrown off his horse and broke his neck.His injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his body at all and even needed a machine to help him breathe.At first， his doctors did not believe that he would survive.During this time， Reeve felt like he had lost all hope.[4]Having once been a healthy and successful young man to being trapped in a broken body was like a living nightmare to him.He admitted that during the early stages of living with his injury， he wished that he was dead and even thought of ending his own life.He fell into a depression which lasted for many months.[5]It was only due to the ongoing support of his wife， parents and friends that he eventually found the will to live again. For the years that followed he focused his attention on his goal of one day walking again.
[3]本句为状语从句的省略。
[4]本句为动词-ing短语作主语。
[5]本句为强调句型。
With a new sense of energy and commitment ， Reeve undertook an intens exercise programme to help him achieve this goal .He engaged in a wide range of exercises [6]designed to rebuild muscle， and made remarkable progress .Shortly after， he managed to return to his film career by directing， producing and even starring in films.He also wrote a biography and returned to his charity work.Reeve became a passionate and energetic advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities， [7]raising millions of dollars in support of medical research. “[8]What I do is based on powers we all have inside us ...and you don’t have to be a ‘superman’ to do it.” His positive attitude inspired many people who were stuck in illness.“With the progress of new medical research， I’m confident that people like me would be able to walk again one day.So you can see， I’m too busy with living to think of giving up！”
Sadly， on 10 October， 2004， Christopher Reeve passed away .He will always be remembered as a superhero — in more ways than one.
[6]本句为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰exercises。
[7]本句为动词-ing短语作结果状语。
[8]本句为主从复合句。句中What引导主语从句；we all have inside us为定语从句，修饰先行词powers，此处省略了关系代词that/which。
【读文清障】
①horror n.令人惊恐的事
②life-threatening adj.威胁着生命的
③regard vt.认为，看作
be regarded as 被认为，被看作
④novelist n.小说家
⑤journalist n.新闻工作者
⑥passion n.强烈的爱好，热爱；激情
⑦try out for 竞争；参加选拔
⑧opportunity n.机会；时机
⑨reputation n.名誉；名望
gain a reputation for因为……获得名声
⑩awareness n.认识；意识
raise the awareness of 提高……的意识；唤醒……的意识
organisation n.组织；团体；机构
speak out 大胆地说；大声地说
strike vi.& vt.突然发生（某种不幸）；突然有坏的影响；打，击
severe adj.很严重的
movement n.运动，动作，活动
be trapped in 被困在……中
nightmare n.噩梦，梦魇
depression n.忧郁，沮丧，消沉；抑郁症
due to＝because of 由于，因为
ongoing adj.继续进行的，不断发展的
focus one’s attention on 将某人的注意力集中于……
commitment n.投入，忠诚，奉献；承诺
intense adj.强烈的，剧烈的
achieve one’s goal 达成某人的目标
engage vi.参加，参与
be engaged in 参与；从事于；忙于
a wide range of 广泛的，各种各样的
design vt.计划，设计
be designed to 目的是；被设计用于做
be designed for 为……所设计
make remarkable progress 取得显著的进步
energetic adj.精力充沛的，充满活力的
energy n.能量；精力；活力；精神
advocate n.提倡者；拥护者；鼓吹者
be based on 根据，以……为基础；建立在……基础上
attitude n.看法，态度
be stuck in 困住；陷于
pass away 去世
【参考译文】
克里斯托弗·里夫的一生几乎难以想象——从极其成功的好莱坞生涯，到致命伤带来的恐惧；里夫都经历过。因此，他不仅是《超人》电影中的超级英雄，在现实生活中也被许多人视为超级英雄。
1952年9月25日，里夫在纽约出生，他的父亲是教师兼小说家富兰克林·里夫，母亲是记者芭芭拉·皮特尼。他发现自己热衷于表演，并在八岁时第一次在学校的戏剧中担任主角。尽管里夫认为自己只会在舞台上表演，但他还是尝试并最终获得了电影《超人》中的主角角色。
从1978年到1987年，里夫主演了四部《超人》电影。他意识到自己在这些电影中的角色给了他在现实生活中成为超人的机会，他很快就因提高人们对慈善事业的认识而获得了声誉。他去看望医院的患病儿童，并与“拯救儿童”等组织合作，支持健康、教育和儿童保护等事业，帮助最需要帮助的人。
不幸的是，1995年，灾难降临在里夫身上。他在骑马时从马上坠落，摔断了颈部。他的伤势非常严重，身体完全丧失了运动能力和知觉，甚至连呼吸都需要借助机器。起初，他的医生们认为他无法活下来。在这段时间里，里夫觉得他失去了所有的希望。他曾经是一个健康、成功的年轻人，现在却被困在一副受伤的身体里，这对他来说就像一个真实的噩梦。他承认，在他受伤的早期阶段，他希望自己已经死掉，甚至想过结束自己的生命。他陷入了持续数月的抑郁状态。是因为在妻子、父母和朋友的不断支持下，他才最终找到了重新生活的意愿。在那之后的几年里，他把注意力集中在了有朝一日能再次行走这个目标上。
为了达成目标，里夫凭借一种新的力量和使命感，开始了高强度的运动计划。他进行了一系列旨在重建肌肉的运动，并取得了显著的进步。不久之后，他设法重返电影事业，从事导演和制作人工作，甚至出演了电影。他还写了一本传记，并且再度从事慈善工作。里夫成为脊背受伤和残疾人士的热情而积极的支持者，他为医学研究筹集了数百万美元的支持。“我所做的是基于我们每个人体内都拥有的力量……你不必成为‘超人’就能做到。”他积极乐观的态度鼓舞了很多疾病缠身的人。“随着新的医学研究的发展，我相信像我这样的人总有一天能再次行走。所以你可以看到，我忙于生活，无暇考虑是否放弃！”
令人难过的是，2004年10月10日，克里斯托弗·里夫去世了。但在很多人心中，他就是一位超级英雄——不止在一个方面。
Step One： Pre-reading
Look at the two pictures of Christopher Reeve.What do the two pictures tell you about him？ What do you want to know about him？ Ask as many questions as you can.（Answers may vary.）
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
What’s the main idea of the text？（ ）
A.The main actor of Superman.
B.The famous film： Superman.
C.Christopher Reeve’s injuries.
D.The biography of Christopher Reeve.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about Christopher Reeve？（ ）
A.His past and future. B.His films and career.
C.His marriage and family. D.His achievement and influence.
2.What’s the meaning of “I’m too busy with living to think of giving up” in Paragraph 5？（ ）
A.So far I have been busy thinking of giving up.
B.I’m so busy that I have to think of giving up.
C.I have been so busy.So I have no time to think.
D.I’m so busy that I have no time to think of giving up.
3.Why did he spend most of his time on charity work？（ ）
A.Because his wife asked him to do so.
B.Because he thought he would die soon.
C.Because he wanted to help disabled people.
D.Because he wanted people to remember him.
4.What can we know from the text？ （ ）
A.Christopher Reeve never felt sorry for himself.
B.His speeches encouraged a lot of people with problems.
C.The doctors thought he could breathe without a machine.
D.His parents got on well with each other before the accident.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
Read the passage carefully and find out the sentences describing Reeve’s positive attitudes.
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1.Thus， not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films， but he is also regarded as a superhero to many in real life.
句式分析
自主翻译
2.His injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his body at all and even needed a machine to help him breathe.
句式分析
自主翻译
2.What’s your understanding of the title “THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN”？
Ⅲ.讨论
1.What was Reeve’s “wildly successful Hollywood career” like？
2.What’s your understanding of the title “THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN”？
核心词汇集释
regard vt.认为，看作 n.尊重；关注；问候；致意
【教材原句】 Thus， not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films， but he is also regarded as a superhero to many in real life.
因此，他不仅是《超人》电影中的超级英雄，在现实生活中也被许多人视为超级英雄。
【用法】
（1）regard ...as ... 认为……是……
（2）with/in regard to sth 关于某事
give one’s regards to ... 代某人向……问候
【佳句】 Marie Curie is regarded as one of the pioneers， inspiring countless scientists.（人物介绍）
被认为是先驱之一的玛丽·居里激励了无数的科学家。
【练透】 语境辨义
①Mike had high regard for his old law professor.
②Please give my best regards to your parents.
【写美】 完成句子
③He one of the greatest famous Chinese athletes.
他被认为是中国最伟大的著名运动员之一。
passion n.强烈的爱好，热爱；激情
【教材原句】 He found his passion in acting and starred in his first school play at the age of eight.
他发现自己热衷于表演，并在八岁时第一次在学校的戏剧中担任主角。
【用法】
（1）full of passion 充满激情
with passion 富有激情
have a passion for 对……情有独钟
（2）passionate adj. 具有强烈的信念；热爱的，酷爱的
be passionate about 对……感兴趣
【佳句】 Most importantly， this activity has stimulated our passion for learning poems from different various perspectives.（活动介绍）
最重要的是，这项活动激发了我们从不同角度学习诗歌的热情。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①One should always be full passion in his life no matter how old he is.
②The person passion is our first choice.
③When the notice was announced， my sister went to register for the drama immediately because she was really passionate role playing.
【写美】 句式升级
④The Americans like gardens very much.
→
strike vi.& vt.突然发生（某种不幸）；突然有坏的影响；打，击
【教材原句】 Unfortunately， in 1995 disaster struck Reeve.
不幸的是，1995年，灾难降临在里夫身上。
【用法】
be struck by 被……打动/迷住了
strike ...into one’s heart 使……刻骨铭心
It strikes sb that ... 某人觉得……；某人突然想起……
某人突然想起某事
【佳句】 Terror and death struck， and her heart was beating painfully fast， banging against her ribs. （心理描写）
恐怖和死亡袭来，她的心脏跳动得非常快，撞击着她的肋骨。
【练透】 单句语法填空
① （strike） by the beauty of the West Lake， we stopped to admire it.
【写美】 完成句子/一句多译
② I would have an important meeting in Shanghai the next day.
我突然想起来我明天在上海有一个重要的会议。
③我那时突然想起了一个好主意。
→A good idea at that time.
→I at that time.
commitment n.投入，忠诚，奉献；承诺
【教材原句】 With a new sense of energy and commitment， Reeve undertook an intense exercise programme to help him achieve this goal.
为了达成目标，里夫凭借一种新的力量和使命感，开始了高强度的运动计划。
【用法】
（1）make a commitment to sb 对某人作出承诺
make a commitment to do/doing sth 承诺做某事
（2）commit vt. 做出；犯；承诺，保证
vi. 忠于，全心全意投入
commit sb/oneself to （doing） sth
使某人/自己承诺（做）某事；献身于（做）某事
【佳句】 I strongly believe that a better world owes to the commitment and dedication of everyone. （倡议书）
我坚信，一个更美好的世界归功于每个人的承诺和奉献。
【练透】 单句语法填空/词汇升级
①We made a （commit） to grow together as a couple.
②He committed himself to （study） English.
③He made a commitment us that he would keep his promise.
④The development area is committed to creating a perfect investment environment.
【写美】 完成句子
⑤Harry is said to be the soccer team.
据说，哈利是一位忠于职守的足球队员。
undertake vt.着手做，承担；答应；负责
【用法】
undertake to do sth 着手做某事，答应做某事
undertake for ... 为……负责
undertake that ... 答应……
【佳句】 At the thought of this， the old cracked pot widened a shining smile as if convinced to undertake its “new dual tasks” willingly. （心理、神情描写）
一想到这件事，这只破罐子就绽开了灿烂的笑容，仿佛确信自己愿意承担“新的双重任务”。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The team will undertake this experiment.
②He undertook （improve） the working conditions and the workers were expecting it.
【写美】 句型转换
③Tony undertook never to make fun of his deskmate again.
→Tony his deskmate again.（that引导的宾语从句）
engage vi.参加，参与vt.吸引（注意力、兴趣）；雇用；聘请；使订婚
【教材原句】 He engaged in a wide range of exercises designed to rebuild muscle，and made remarkable progress.
他进行了一系列旨在重建肌肉的运动，并取得了显著的进步。
【用法】
（1）engage sb to do sth 雇用某人做某事
engage （sb） in （使某人）从事；参与
（2）engaged adj. 已订婚的；占线的；使用中的
be engaged to sb 与某人订婚
be engaged in 忙于；从事于
（3）engagement n. 订婚；婚约；约会
【佳句】 Seeing some farmers engaged in working hard， we instantly joined them in picking watermelons， and laying them down in place.（活动介绍）
看到一些农民在辛勤劳动，我们立即和他们一起摘西瓜，并把它们放在适当的地方。
【练透】 语境辨义
①Only 10% of the students engaged in the qualification examination.
②It’s a film that engages both the mind and the eye.
③His father engaged a tutor to motivate him to improve his maths.
④I was so engaged in my study that I paid no attention to my mother’s feelings.
【写美】 词汇升级
⑤Although you are busy with your study， you should set aside some time to take part in some outdoor activities.
design vt.计划，设计；意欲 n.设计；图案；意图
【用法】
（1）be designed for 为……而设计
be designed to do sth 为做某事而设计
（2）by design＝on purpose 故意地
（3）designer n. 设计者
【佳句】 “Talk and Talk”， focusing on interviews and designed to bridge the culture gap between different nations， has appealed to a large number of audience. （事物介绍）
以采访为中心，旨在弥合不同民族之间的文化鸿沟的“Talk and Talk”吸引了大批观众。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①As far as I’m concerned，the course which （design） for beginners will be a great success.
②She arrived just as we were leaving， but I’m not sure whether this was by accident or design.
【写美】 句型转换
③
（用分词作定语改写句①）
advocate n.提倡者；拥护者；鼓吹者v.拥护；支持；提倡
【教材原句】 Reeve became a passionate and energetic advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities，raising millions of dollars in support of medical research.
里夫成为脊背受伤和残疾人士的热情而积极的支持者，他为医学研究筹集了数百万美元的支持。
【用法】
（1）be an advocate for/of ……的提倡者/拥护者
（2）advocate （doing） sth 提倡/拥护（做）某事
advocate that ...（should） do ... 主张/提倡……
It is advocated that ...（should） do ...有人主张/提倡……应该做……
【佳句】 As the principal advocates， it is supposed to be a new fashion for all Chinese people to practice strict economy and combat waste.正如校长所倡导的那样，对所有中国人来说，厉行节约和反对浪费应该是一种新时尚。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Therefore， I am advocate for the idea of “Manage our own health”.
②We advocate （quit）smoking in order to keep healthy.
【写美】 句型转换
③We in order to keep healthy.（把句②转换为复合句）
④ quit smoking in order to keep healthy.（把句②转换为复合句）
重点句型解构
句型公式：too ...to ... 太……而不能……
【教材原句】 So you can see， I’m too busy with living to think of giving up！
所以你可以看到，我忙于生活，无暇考虑是否放弃！
【用法】
（1）too ...to ...表示否定意义。
（2）too＋形容词（anxious，eager，glad，happy，pleased，ready，willing，etc.）＋to do sth 表示肯定意义，意为“非常/很……做某事”。
【品悟】 Realising he was too busy with his business to spare some time with his beloved ones， he gathered his son into his arms and apologised again and again.意识到自己的工作太忙，没有时间和心爱的人在一起，他把儿子抱在怀里，一次又一次地道歉。
【写美】 完成句子
①As a foreigner，the true meaning and the culture of a Tang poem .
作为一个外国人，唐诗的真正含义和文化很难理解。
② that you are going to study in Canada，and I’d like to share with you something about it.
我很高兴得知你将要在加拿大学习，我想与你分享一些有关这方面的情况。
Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN
【文本透析·剖语篇】
Step Two
Ⅰ.D
Ⅱ.1－4 DDCB
Ⅲ.1.superhero 2.experience 3.passing away
Step Three
Ⅰ.（1）He found his passion in acting and starred in his first school play at the age of eight.
（2）...he soon gained a reputation for raising awareness for good causes.
（3）Reeve became a passionate and energetic advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities ...
（4）His positive attitude inspired many people who were stuck in illness.
Ⅱ.1.因此，他不仅是《超人》电影中的超级英雄，在现实生活中也被许多人视为超级英雄。
2.他的伤势非常严重，身体完全丧失了运动能力和知觉，甚至连呼吸都需要借助机器。
Ⅲ.1.He has starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987， which helps him gain a reputation for raising awareness for good causes.
2.Christopher Reeve doesn’t only play a hero in the film Superman， but he also takes an active part in various social activities after being injured， such as health， education and child protection to help those most in need.So he is a real-life hero and a superman.
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①尊重 ②问候 ③is regarded as
2.①of ②with ③about ④The Americans have a passion for gardens.
3.①Struck ②It struck me that ③struck me； struck on a good idea
4.①commitment ②studying ③to ④commits itself to ⑤a committed member of
5.①for ②to improve ③undertook that he would never make fun of
6.①参加 ②吸引 ③聘请 ④忙于 ⑤are engaged in
7.①is designed ②by ③In my view， the course designed for beginners will be a great success.
8.①an ②quitting ③advocate that we （should） quit smoking
④It is advocated that we （should）
重点句型解构
①are too difficult to understand ②I am too pleased to learn
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Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN
1
篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
2
文本透析·剖语篇
4
课时检测·提能力
3
核心知识·巧突破
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
1
The story of Christopher Reeve’s life is one that is almost
impossible to imagine — from a wildly successful Hollywood career， to
the horror① of life-threatening② injury； Reeve experienced both.Thus， [1]not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films， but he is also regarded③ as a superhero to many in real life.
【读文清障】
①horror n.令人惊恐的事
②life-threatening adj.威胁着生命的
③regard vt.认为，看作
be regarded as 被认为，被看作
Reeve was born on 25 September， 1952 in New York — the son of
Franklin Reeve， a teacher and novelist④， and Barbara Pitney， a
journalist⑤.He found his passion⑥ in acting and starred in his first school play at the age of eight.Although he believed he would only ever act on stage， Reeve tried out for⑦， and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film.
④novelist n.小说家
⑤journalist n.新闻工作者
⑥passion n.强烈的爱好，热爱；激情
⑦try out for 竞争；参加选拔
Reeve starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987. [2]He
realised that his roles in these films had given him the opportunity⑧ to be a
real-life superman， and he soon gained a reputation⑨ for raising
awareness⑩ for good causes.He visited sick children in hospitals and
worked with organisations such as Save the Children， speaking out
about health， education and child protection to help those most in need.
[1]本句为部分倒装句型。not only放在句首时，其后的谓语动词
用部分倒装。
[2]本句为主从复合句。句中that引导宾语从句；to be a real-life
superman作后置定语，修饰opportunity。
⑧opportunity n.机会；时机
⑨reputation n.名誉；名望
gain a reputation for因为……获得名声
⑩awareness n.认识；意识
raise the awareness of 提高……的意识；唤醒……的意识
organisation n.组织；团体；机构
speak out 大胆地说；大声地说
Unfortunately， in 1995 disaster struck Reeve. [3]While
horseback riding， he was thrown off his horse and broke his neck.His
injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his body
at all and even needed a machine to help him breathe.At first， his doctors
did not believe that he would survive.During this time， Reeve felt like he
had lost all hope.[4]Having once been a healthy and successful young
man to being trapped in a broken body was like a living nightmare to
him.He admitted that during the early stages of living with his injury， he
wished that he was dead and even thought of ending his own life.He fell
[3]本句为状语从句的省略。
[4]本句为动词-ing短语作主语。
[5]本句为强调句型。
into a depression which lasted for many months.[5]It was only due to
the ongoing support of his wife， parents and friends that he eventually
found the will to live again. For the years that followed he focused his
attention on his goal of one day walking again.
strike vi.& vt.突然发生（某种不幸）；突然有坏的影响；打，击
severe adj.很严重的
movement n.运动，动作，活动
be trapped in 被困在……中
nightmare n.噩梦，梦魇
depression n.忧郁，沮丧，消沉；抑郁症
due to＝because of 由于，因为
ongoing adj.继续进行的，不断发展的
focus one’s attention on 将某人的注意力集中于……
With a new sense of energy and commitment ， Reeve undertook an
intens exercise programme to help him achieve this goal .He engaged
in a wide range of exercises [6]designed to rebuild muscle， and
made remarkable progress .Shortly after， he managed to return to his
film career by directing， producing and even starring in films.He also
wrote a biography and returned to his charity work.Reeve became a
passionate and energetic advocate for people with back injuries and
disabilities， [7]raising millions of dollars in support of medical research.
“[8]What I do is based on powers we all have inside us ...and you
don’t have to be a ‘superman’ to do it.” His positive attitude
inspired many people who were stuck in illness.“With the progress of
new medical research， I’m confident that people like me would be able
to walk again one day.So you can see， I’m too busy with living to think
of giving up！”
Sadly， on 10 October， 2004， Christopher Reeve passed away .He will always be remembered as a superhero — in more ways than one.
[6]本句为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰exercises。
[7]本句为动词-ing短语作结果状语。
[8]本句为主从复合句。句中What引导主语从句；we all have
inside us为定语从句，修饰先行词powers，此处省略了关系代词
that/which。
commitment n.投入，忠诚，奉献；承诺
intense adj.强烈的，剧烈的
achieve one’s goal 达成某人的目标
engage vi.参加，参与
be engaged in 参与；从事于；忙于
a wide range of 广泛的，各种各样的
design vt.计划，设计
be designed to 目的是；被设计用于做
be designed for 为……所设计
make remarkable progress 取得显著的进步
energetic adj.精力充沛的，充满活力的
energy n.能量；精力；活力；精神
advocate n.提倡者；拥护者；鼓吹者
be based on 根据，以……为基础；建立在……基础上
attitude n.看法，态度
be stuck in 困住；陷于
pass away 去世
【参考译文】
克里斯托弗·里夫的一生几乎难以想象——从极其成功的好莱坞
生涯，到致命伤带来的恐惧；里夫都经历过。因此，他不仅是《超
人》电影中的超级英雄，在现实生活中也被许多人视为超级英雄。
1952年9月25日，里夫在纽约出生，他的父亲是教师兼小说家富
兰克林·里夫，母亲是记者芭芭拉·皮特尼。他发现自己热衷于表
演，并在八岁时第一次在学校的戏剧中担任主角。尽管里夫认为自己
只会在舞台上表演，但他还是尝试并最终获得了电影《超人》中的主
角角色。
从1978年到1987年，里夫主演了四部《超人》电影。他意识到自
己在这些电影中的角色给了他在现实生活中成为超人的机会，他很快
就因提高人们对慈善事业的认识而获得了声誉。他去看望医院的患病
儿童，并与“拯救儿童”等组织合作，支持健康、教育和儿童保护等
事业，帮助最需要帮助的人。
不幸的是，1995年，灾难降临在里夫身上。他在骑马时从马上坠
落，摔断了颈部。他的伤势非常严重，身体完全丧失了运动能力和知
觉，甚至连呼吸都需要借助机器。起初，他的医生们认为他无法活下
来。在这段时间里，里夫觉得他失去了所有的希望。他曾经是一个健
康、成功的年轻人，现在却被困在一副受伤的身体里，这对他来说就
像一个真实的噩梦。他承认，在他受伤的早期阶段，他希望自己已经
死掉，甚至想过结束自己的生命。他陷入了持续数月的抑郁状态。是
因为在妻子、父母和朋友的不断支持下，他才最终找到了重新生活的
意愿。在那之后的几年里，他把注意力集中在了有朝一日能再次行走
这个目标上。
为了达成目标，里夫凭借一种新的力量和使命感，开始了高强度
的运动计划。他进行了一系列旨在重建肌肉的运动，并取得了显著的
进步。不久之后，他设法重返电影事业，从事导演和制作人工作，
甚至出演了电影。他还写了一本传记，并且再度从事慈善工作。里夫成
为脊背受伤和残疾人士的热情而积极的支持者，他为医学研究筹集了
数百万美元的支持。“我所做的是基于我们每个人体内都拥有的力
量……你不必成为‘超人’就能做到。”他积极乐观的态度鼓舞了很
多疾病缠身的人。“随着新的医学研究的发展，我相信像我这样的人
总有一天能再次行走。所以你可以看到，我忙于生活，无暇考虑是否
放弃！”
令人难过的是，2004年10月10日，克里斯托弗·里夫去世了。但
在很多人心中，他就是一位超级英雄——不止在一个方面。
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
2
Step One： Pre-reading
Look at the two pictures of Christopher Reeve.What do the two pictures
tell you about him？ What do you want to know about him？ Ask as many
questions as you can.（Answers may vary.）
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
What’s the main idea of the text？（ ）
A. The main actor of Superman.
B. The famous film： Superman.
C. Christopher Reeve’s injuries.
D. The biography of Christopher Reeve.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about Christopher Reeve？
（ ）
A. His past and future.
B. His films and career.
C. His marriage and family.
D. His achievement and influence.
2. What’s the meaning of “I’m too busy with living to think of giving
up” in Paragraph 5？（ ）
A. So far I have been busy thinking of giving up.
B. I’m so busy that I have to think of giving up.
C. I have been so busy.So I have no time to think.
D. I’m so busy that I have no time to think of giving up.
3. Why did he spend most of his time on charity work？ （ ）
A. Because his wife asked him to do so.
B. Because he thought he would die soon.
C. Because he wanted to help disabled people.
D. Because he wanted people to remember him.
4. What can we know from the text？ （ ）
A. Christopher Reeve never felt sorry for himself.
B. His speeches encouraged a lot of people with problems.
C. The doctors thought he could breathe without a machine.
D. His parents got on well with each other before the accident.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
Read the passage carefully and find out the sentences describing Reeve’s
positive attitudes.
（1）He found his passion in acting and starred in his first school play at
the age of eight.
（2）...he soon gained a reputation for raising awareness for good
causes.
（3）Reeve became a passionate and energetic advocate for people with
back injuries and disabilities ...
（4）His positive attitude inspired many people who were stuck in illness.
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1. Thus， not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films，
but he is also regarded as a superhero to many in real life.
句式分析
自主翻译
因此，他不仅是《超人》电影中的超级英雄，在现实
生活中也被许多人视为超级英雄。
2. His injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his
body at all and even needed a machine to help him breathe.
句式分析
自主翻译
他的伤势非常严重，身体完全丧失了运动能力和知
觉，甚至连呼吸都需要借助机器。
Ⅲ.讨论
1. What was Reeve’s “wildly successful Hollywood career” like？
He has starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987， which
helps him gain a reputation for raising awareness for good causes.
2. What’s your understanding of the title “THE SUPERHERO
BEHIND SUPERMAN”？
Christopher Reeve doesn’t only play a hero in the film Superman，
but he also takes an active part in various social activities after being
injured， such as health， education and child protection to help those
most in need.So he is a real-life hero and a superman.
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
3
核心词汇集释
regard vt.认为，看作 n.尊重；关注；问候；致意
【教材原句】 Thus， not only is he known as a superhero in the
Superman films， but he is also regarded as a superhero to many in real
life.
因此，他不仅是《超人》电影中的超级英雄，在现实生活中也被许多
人视为超级英雄。
【用法】
（1）regard ...as ... 认为……是……
（2）with/in regard to sth 关于某事
give one’s regards to ... 代某人向……问候
【佳句】 Marie Curie is regarded as one of the pioneers， inspiring
countless scientists.（人物介绍）
被认为是先驱之一的玛丽·居里激励了无数的科学家。
【练透】 语境辨义
①Mike had high regard for his old law professor.
②Please give my best regards to your parents.
尊重
问候
【写美】 完成句子
③He one of the greatest famous Chinese athletes.
他被认为是中国最伟大的著名运动员之一。
is regarded as
passion n.强烈的爱好，热爱；激情
【教材原句】 He found his passion in acting and starred in his first
school play at the age of eight.
他发现自己热衷于表演，并在八岁时第一次在学校的戏剧中担任
主角。
【用法】
（1）full of passion 充满激情
with passion 富有激情
have a passion for 对……情有独钟
（2）passionate adj. 具有强烈的信念；热爱的，酷爱的
be passionate about 对……感兴趣
【佳句】 Most importantly， this activity has stimulated our passion
for learning poems from different various perspectives.（活动介绍）
最重要的是，这项活动激发了我们从不同角度学习诗歌的热情。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①One should always be full passion in his life no matter how old
he is.
②The person passion is our first choice.
③When the notice was announced， my sister went to register for the
drama immediately because she was really passionate role
playing.
of
with
about
【写美】 句式升级
④The Americans like gardens very much.
→
The Americans have a passion for gardens.
strike vi.& vt.突然发生（某种不幸）；突然有坏的影响；打，击
【教材原句】 Unfortunately， in 1995 disaster struck Reeve.不幸的
是，1995年，灾难降临在里夫身上。
【用法】
be struck by 被……打动/迷住了
strike ...into one’s heart 使……刻骨铭心
It strikes sb that ... 某人觉得……；某人突然想起……
某人突然想起某事
【佳句】 Terror and death struck， and her heart was beating painfully
fast， banging against her ribs. （心理描写）
恐怖和死亡袭来，她的心脏跳动得非常快，撞击着她的肋骨。
【练透】 单句语法填空
① （strike） by the beauty of the West Lake， we stopped to
admire it.
Struck
【写美】 完成句子/一句多译
② I would have an important meeting in Shanghai
the next day.
我突然想起来我明天在上海有一个重要的会议。
③我那时突然想起了一个好主意。
→A good idea at that time.
→I at that time.
It struck me that
struck me
struck on a good idea
commitment n.投入，忠诚，奉献；承诺
【教材原句】 With a new sense of energy and commitment， Reeve
undertook an intense exercise programme to help him achieve this goal.
为了达成目标，里夫凭借一种新的力量和使命感，开始了高强度的运
动计划。
【用法】
（1）make a commitment to sb 对某人作出承诺
make a commitment to do/doing sth 承诺做某事
（2）commit vt. 做出；犯；承诺，保证
vi. 忠于，全心全意投入
commit sb/oneself to （doing） sth
使某人/自己承诺（做）某事；献身于（做）某事
【佳句】 I strongly believe that a better world owes to the commitment
and dedication of everyone.（倡议书）
我坚信，一个更美好的世界归功于每个人的承诺和奉献。
【练透】 单句语法填空/词汇升级
①We made a （commit） to grow together as a couple.
②He committed himself to （study） English.
③He made a commitment us that he would keep his promise.
④The development area is committed to creating a perfect investment
environment.
commitment
studying
to
commits itself to
【写美】 完成句子
⑤Harry is said to be the soccer team.
据说，哈利是一位忠于职守的足球队员。
a committed member of
undertake vt.着手做，承担；答应；负责
【用法】
undertake to do sth 着手做某事，答应做某事
undertake for ... 为……负责
undertake that ... 答应……
【佳句】 At the thought of this， the old cracked pot widened a shining
smile as if convinced to undertake its “new dual tasks” willingly.（心
理、神情描写）
一想到这件事，这只破罐子就绽开了灿烂的笑容，仿佛确信自己愿意
承担“新的双重任务”。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The team will undertake this experiment.
②He undertook （improve） the working conditions and
the workers were expecting it.
for
to improve
【写美】 句型转换
③Tony undertook never to make fun of his deskmate again.
→Tony his deskmate
again.（that引导的宾语从句）
undertook that he would never make fun of
engage vi.参加，参与vt.吸引（注意力、兴趣）；雇用；聘请；使
订婚
【教材原句】 He engaged in a wide range of exercises designed to
rebuild muscle，and made remarkable progress.他进行了一系列旨在重
建肌肉的运动，并取得了显著的进步。
【用法】
（1）engage sb to do sth 雇用某人做某事
engage （sb） in （使某人）从事；参与
（2）engaged adj. 已订婚的；占线的；使用中的
be engaged to sb 与某人订婚
be engaged in 忙于；从事于
（3）engagement n. 订婚；婚约；约会
【佳句】 Seeing some farmers engaged in working hard， we instantly
joined them in picking watermelons， and laying them down in place.
（活动介绍）
看到一些农民在辛勤劳动，我们立即和他们一起摘西瓜，并把它们放
在适当的地方。
【练透】 语境辨义
①Only 10% of the students engaged in the qualification examination.
②It’s a film that engages both the mind and the eye.
③His father engaged a tutor to motivate him to improve his maths.
④I was so engaged in my study that I paid no attention to my mother’s
feelings.
参加
吸引
聘请
忙于
【写美】 词汇升级
⑤Although you are busy with your study， you should set aside some
time to take part in some outdoor activities.
are engaged in
design vt.计划，设计；意欲 n.设计；图案；意图
【用法】
（1）be designed for 为……而设计
be designed to do sth 为做某事而设计
（2）by design＝on purpose 故意地
（3）designer n. 设计者
【佳句】 “Talk and Talk”， focusing on interviews and designed to
bridge the culture gap between different nations， has appealed to a large
number of audience. （事物介绍）
以采访为中心，旨在弥合不同民族之间的文化鸿沟的“Talk and
Talk”吸引了大批观众。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①As far as I’m concerned，the course which
（design） for beginners will be a great success.
②She arrived just as we were leaving， but I’m not sure whether this
was by accident or design.
is designed
by
【写美】 句型转换
③
（用分词作定语改写句①）
In my view， the course designed for beginners will be a great
success.
advocate n.提倡者；拥护者；鼓吹者v.拥护；支持；提倡
【教材原句】 Reeve became a passionate and energetic advocate for
people with back injuries and disabilities，raising millions of dollars in
support of medical research.
里夫成为脊背受伤和残疾人士的热情而积极的支持者，他为医学研究
筹集了数百万美元的支持。
【用法】
（1）be an advocate for/of ……的提倡者/拥护者
（2）advocate （doing） sth 提倡/拥护（做）某事
advocate that ...（should） do ... 主张/提倡……
It is advocated that ...（should） do ...
有人主张/提倡……应该做……
【佳句】 As the principal advocates， it is supposed to be a new
fashion for all Chinese people to practice strict economy and combat
waste.
正如校长所倡导的那样，对所有中国人来说，厉行节约和反对浪费应
该是一种新时尚。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Therefore， I am advocate for the idea of “Manage our own
health”.
②We advocate （quit）smoking in order to keep healthy.
an
quitting
【写美】 句型转换
③We in order to keep
healthy.（把句②转换为复合句）
④ quit smoking in order to keep
healthy.（把句②转换为复合句）
advocate that we （should） quit smoking
It is advocated that we （should）
重点句型解构
句型公式：too ...to ... 太……而不能……
【教材原句】 So you can see， I’m too busy with living to think of
giving up！
所以你可以看到，我忙于生活，无暇考虑是否放弃！
【用法】
（1）too ...to ...表示否定意义。
（2）too＋形容词（anxious，eager，glad，happy，pleased，ready，
willing，etc.）＋to do sth 表示肯定意义，意为“非常/很……做
某事”。
【品悟】 Realising he was too busy with his business to
spare some time with his beloved ones， he gathered his son
into his arms and apologised again and again.意识到自己的
工作太忙，没有时间和心爱的人在一起，他把儿子抱在怀
里，一次又一次地道歉。
【写美】 完成句子
①As a foreigner，the true meaning and the culture of a Tang poem
.
作为一个外国人，唐诗的真正含义和文化很难理解。
② that you are going to study in Canada，
and I’d like to share with you something about it.
我很高兴得知你将要在加拿大学习，我想与你分享一些有关这方面的
情况。
are
too difficult to understand
I am too pleased to learn
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
4
维度一：品句填词
1. She seized the （机会） to study abroad， believing
it would open new doors for her future.
2. Daydreamers have a bad （名誉） for being unaware of
what’s happening around them.
3. The publication of Great Expectations strengthened Dickens’ status as
a leading （小说家）.
opportunity
reputation
novelist
4. I realised I had to change my （态度） towards my job.
5. Losing his way in the forest was a （噩梦） he would
never forget.
6. There is an （继续进行的） debate on the issue.
7. He （承担） the responsibility of organising the charity
event with great enthusiasm.
8. Now she is busy finishing off a b of Queen Caroline.
9. The new textbooks d for high school students came out last
year.
attitude
nightmare
ongoing
undertook
iography
esigned
维度二：词形转换
1. We are both （passion） about acting， which comes
from us being so interested in people.
2. She started the Ladybug Foundation， an
（organise） aiming at getting rid of homelessness.
3. Running is cheap， easy and it’s always （energy）.
4. We hope it can arouse students’ （aware） of water
crisis.
passionate
organisation
energetic
awareness
5. She suffered from severe （depress） after losing her
job.
6. The hospital has made a （commit） to provide the
best possible medical care.
depression
commitment
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面的句子。
1. I wish that you could （抓住这个机会） to
learn traditional Chinese culture further.
2. Super intelligent machines are （太蠢而不会） think
of that possibility.
3. Human life （被认为） part of nature and， as
such， the only way for us to survive is to live in harmony with nature.
4. Indian elephants are the first species on the endangered list
（由于） habitat loss.
grasp this opportunity
too stupid to
is regarded as
due to
维度四：课文语法填空
Christopher Reeve was born in 1952 in New York.He experienced
both a 1. （wild） successful Hollywood career and the horror
of deadly injury.From 1978 to 1987， he 2. （give） the
chance to star in four Superman films 3. were very popular
and successful.A terrible disaster in 1995 changed the course of his life
forever.While horseback riding， he 4. （break） his neck.As
a result， he had no movement or feeling in his body and couldn’t even
wildly
was given
that/which
broke
breathe 5. the help of a machine.His 6. （injury）
without
injuries
were so severe that many doctors believed that he would not survive.At first，
Reeve’s being trapped in a broken body made him very depressed but
eventually， he decided to recover as best as he could.He undertook an
intense exercise programme 7. （design） to help him rebuild muscle.Alongside this， he became a passionate and 8. （energy） advocate for others 9. （suffer） similar injuries and raised millions of dollars for medical research.He inspired many people with his confidence to recovery and his desire to help others.For that reason， he will always be remembered by many as 10. superhero in real life， as well as in films.
designed
energetic
suffering
a
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When I was a child， my mother advised me to try everything three
times.
As I grew older， I brought that three-times philosophy into my daily
life.I had been terrified of the diving board at the pool， but I had
managed to make that first terrifying jump off the board.When I breathed
in water， my mother， who was carefully watching me， jumped in to
help me.Before she could even reach me， I was up and out of the pool，
heading back to that diving board.I barely paused before I jumped off the
second time.When I got out of the pool the second time， my mom tried
to cover me with a towel and take me home.Instead， I threw off the
towel and finished my mission.
The third time there was no fear and no water in my nose.In fact there
were cheers from the others at the pool.At that point， I was addicted to
diving.For the next few summers， you couldn’t pull me out of the
water.I have still never met a pool I didn’t want to jump right in.
Every time I am faced with something that is outside my comfort
zone， I repeat to myself that I must try everything three times， and it
gives me the strength to go ahead.From public speaking to job
interviews， how am I going to know the outcome unless I go for it？
Roller coasters， flying， changing careers， dating ...Sure， he may
have not been great on the first date， but perhaps the second or third
would be better ...This thought process even led to my marriage！
My life has been full because my brain repeats this one simple rule：
Try everything three times.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者小的时候，母亲告诉她凡事要
尝试三次。后来，母亲的这一 “三次法则”对作者带来深远的影
响。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者小的时候，母亲告诉她凡事
要尝试三次。后来，母亲的这一 “三次法则”对作者带来深远的
影响。
1. What does the author want to tell us by sharing her experience of
diving？（ ）
A. Her mother is important to her.
B. Her mother’s theory is effective.
C. She is fond of trying new things.
D. Diving isn’t very difficult to learn.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，作者通过“坚持三
次”，不但征服了跳水，而且喜欢上了跳水。这充分说明母亲的
“三次法则”是非常有效的。
2. How did her mother feel after the author’s second jump？（ ）
A. Very excited. B. Very confident.
C. A little worried. D. A little disappointed.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，作者第二次跳完后，母
亲递给作者毛巾打算带她回家。这说明作者前两次跳水表现不好，
母亲为她担心。
3. The author advises us to use her mother’s theory to .（ ）
A. challenge our limits
B. explore the unknown
C. discover our interests
D. struggle for perfection
解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，作者每次需要走出
舒适区时（也就是面对新事物或未知世界时），都会运用母亲的
“三次法则”。
4. What can we infer about the author’s husband？（ ）
A. He attracted the author for the first time.
B. He fell in love with the author at first sight.
C. The author didn’t like him so much at first.
D. The author isn’t satisfied with him at present.
解析： 推理判断题。倒数第二段作者指出，在约会时对方第一
次可能表现一般，但第二、第三次可能会更好。正是“三次法则”
带来作者的婚姻。
B
Discipline refers to the ability to control your own behaviour， so that
you do what you are expected to do.It takes discipline to manage your
time.It takes discipline to overcome your fears.It takes discipline to be
strong in the hard moments and resist peer pressure.
A man by the name of Albert E. Gray spent years studying successful
people in an attempt to figure out that special ingredient that made them all
successful.What do you think he found？ Well， it wasn’t dressing for
success， or making a plan， or having a positive mental attitude.Instead， this is what he found.Read it carefully.
All successful people have the habit of doing the things failures
don’t like to do.They don’t like doing them either necessarily.But their
disliking is subordinated （服从） to the strength of their purpose.
What does this mean？ It means that successful people are willing to
suck it up from time to time and do things they don’t like doing.Why do
they do them？ Because they know these things will lead them to their goals.
In other words， sometimes you just have to exercise your special
human tool called willpower to get things done， whether you feel like it
or not.Do you think a concert pianist always enjoys hours of practice each
day？ Does a person who is committed to earning her own way through
college enjoy taking on a second job？
Remember reading a story about a well-known wrestler （摔跤手）
who was asked what the most memorable day of his career had been.He
replied that it was the one day during his career when practice had been
cancelled.As a matter of fact， he was willing to bear practice for a
greater purpose， his love of being the best he could be.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。成功者和失败者最大的区别在于：
前者能以极大的自律去完成那些后者不愿完成的事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。成功者和失败者最大的区别在于：
前者能以极大的自律去完成那些后者不愿完成的事。
5. What was Albert E. Gray’s major concern？（ ）
A. How people look at success.
B. Why people are after success.
C. What people do after success.
D. What leads people to success.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，Albert E. Gray研究
的重点是人们成功的秘诀。
6. According to Paragraph 5， many people have a wrong belief that
successful people .（ ）
A. devote a lot to their career
B. have a positive mental attitude
C. live happily after achieving success
D. enjoy the process of winning success
解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段可知，作者提出的两个问题正
好表明人们对成功人士的一种误解——我们误以为成功人士都很喜
欢训练或都很享受奋斗的过程，而事实并非如此。
7. What do we learn about the wrestler？（ ）
A. He didn’t like practice in fact.
B. He didn’t like wrestling indeed.
C. He didn’t practice hard indeed.
D. He didn’t have a great purpose.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，这个摔跤手并不喜欢
平时的训练，为了实现自己的远大目标，他坚持训练。
8. What distinguishes winners from losers according to the passage？
（ ）
A. A strong will. B. A great dream.
C. A brilliant plan. D. A good method.
解析： 推理判断题。综合全文可知，本文主要传递这样一个观
点：在奋斗过程中，几乎所有人都不喜欢那些枯燥的训练和艰苦的
付出，而成功人士能够以强大的自律和意志去坚持做这些他们并不
喜欢做的事以实现自己的远大目标。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Almost every one of us may go through some very difficult moments
in our daily lives.Whatever the causes may be， the resulting stress and
anxiety can be very hard to deal with.9.（ ）
According to many researchers， anxiety is something that many
people have these days.However， scientists say that listening to music is
a great therapeutic （治疗性的） tool against it.10.（ ）Besides， it
can also improve communication skills.
We have known that music can help calm your uneasiness and
stress， so one of the best ways to make sure you take advantage of it is by
taking the music with you.11.（ ） The reason this tip works so well
is that you can listen to your favourite songs all day long.
12. （ ） Don’t just listen to a song.You should analyze it and
sing the words， too.This is even more important if you listen to positive
songs.After you find a song with words of encouragement， think about
applying that to your life.
However， listening to the wrong kind of music can sometimes have
negative effects on us.Whenever you are feeling anxious or down， try to
avoid listening to negative music.Instead， focus on the music that you
will enjoy and that makes you happy.13.（ ） So they are not what
you need when you feel anxious or down.
A. Share your favourite songs with your friends.
B. It may be hard for you to choose proper music.
C. Some songs will give you an unfavourable outlook on life.
D. But luckily， you can use music to calm those bad feelings.
E. That means finding a tool that you can carry and use anywhere you go.
F. Besides listening to music for relaxation， you should make good use
of it.
G. Listening to music works by creating mood changes from negative to
positive.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听音乐可以帮助缓
解焦虑以及应该听哪种音乐。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听音乐可以帮助缓
解焦虑以及应该听哪种音乐。
9. D 上文提到由于一些困难时刻而导致的压力和焦虑很难处理，此
处进行转折，说明“幸运的是，你可以用音乐来平息那些不好的情
绪”。
10. G 上文提到听音乐是一个对抗焦虑的很棒的治疗手段，此句解
释它是通过创造从消极到积极的情绪变化来起作用的。
11. E E项中的That指代上文提到的taking the music with you。
12. F 上文提到要通过听音乐放松自己，此段主要说明不仅要听，还
要会运用歌曲中包含的内容。
13. C 有些歌曲会传达出一种不好的人生观，所以当你感到焦虑或
沮丧时不要听这些歌。
Ⅲ.完形填空
Many years ago， when we first went to America， we were driving
through Montana to Colorado with our two children， then aged 8 and
11.As it was getting 14 we started looking for a hotel， only to find
out that it was 15 time in that part of the country， and all the hotels
were 16 .
Finally， around 9 o’clock in the evening， we 17 at a gas
station to fill up the car.My husband asked for a 18 book and told the
woman at the counter that we were trying to find a hotel.She told us it
would be impossible.He tried for 15 more minutes.When he
was 19 ， the woman， Linda， said she and her family 20
nearby and would be happy if we spent the night at her home.
My husband was 21 at her offer of generosity （慷慨）.She
called her son to direct us， since she had to 22 at the gas station till
midnight.
When we reached their home， her husband 23 us.He invited us
to have coffee and chat while we 24 his wife.She came past 12
am.We asked if we could slip away in the morning so as not to 25
them.They said we were now 26 and we would have to have
breakfast with them.
Next morning， when we were 27 ， my husband asked if he
could offer some 28 .They would not hear of it and insisted we were
their guests.We would never forget their kindness.
语篇解读： 本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一次自驾游中，因为恰遇假
期，没有找到旅馆，好心的加油站店员给作者一家提供食宿并款待
了他们。
14. A. cold B. bad C. late D. hot
语篇解读： 本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一次自驾游中，因为恰遇假
期，没有找到旅馆，好心的加油站店员给作者一家提供食宿并款待
了他们。
解析： 根据空后的we started looking for a hotel和第二段第一句
可知，天色已晚。
15. A. holiday B. thunder
C. violence D. dusk
解析： 根据常识可知，由于是假期，所以所有的旅馆都被预
订了。
16. A. affected B. booked
C. selected D. closed
解析： 参见上题解析。
17. A. looked B. rested
C. explored D. stopped
解析： 根据空后的at a gas station to fill up the car可知，到了晚
上九点，作者一家人在加油站停下来加油。
18. A. reading B. picture
C. text D. phone
解析： 根据空后的we were trying to find a hotel可知，作者的
丈夫要了一个电话簿，要打电话寻找旅馆。
19. A. complete B. lucky
C. upset D. unsuccessful
解析： 根据语境可知，作者的丈夫试了15分钟，依然没有成
功地找到旅馆。
20. A. suffered B. worked
C. lived D. travelled
解析： 根据下文可知，琳达告诉作者，她和她的家人就住在
附近，所以邀请作者和家人到她家住宿。
21. A. encouraged B. surprised
C. scared D. puzzled
解析： 根据上文可知，作者一家跟琳达并不认识，所以对她
的慷慨帮助，作者的丈夫感到很惊讶。
22. A. play B. work C. watch D. wander
解析： 根据下文She came past 12 am.可推知，琳达要工作到
午夜，所以叫她的儿子接作者他们去她家。
23. A. recognised B. questioned
C. fed D. greeted
解析： 根据下文中的He invited us to have coffee and chat可
知，当作者他们到她家时，她的丈夫迎接了作者他们。greet意为
“欢迎；迎接”。
24. A. got through B. turned to
C. waited for D. cared about
解析： 根据下文的She came past 12 am.可知，作者在等待
琳达。
25. A. comfort B. disturb
C. owe D. damage
解析： 根据语境可知，作者想早晨悄悄地走，以便不打扰
他们。
26. A. guests B. tourists
C. strangers D. passengers
解析： 根据上文的He invited us to have coffee和下文的we were
their guests可知，琳达的家人认为作者一家已经是他们的客人，
所以必须和他们一起吃完早餐才能离开。
27. A. drinking B. driving
C. leaving D. staying
解析： 根据语境可知，吃完早饭后，作者一家要离开了。
28. A. thanks B. payment
C. kindness D. apologies
解析： 根据下文的They would not hear of it and insisted we were
their guests.可知，作者受到琳达家人的款待，想付点报酬。
Ⅳ.语法填空
This story happened in the Warring States period， when China was
not 29. unified country.There were many wars between
different states.To become 30. （strong） and more
powerful， the states carried out different reforms.The most
31. （influence） one was the reform introduced by Shang
Yang.
Shang Yang was a statesman 32. successful reforms in
the state of Qin paved the way for the eventual unification of the Chinese
empire by the Qin Dynasty.He worked out a series of reform plans for the
state， but at the beginning， only a few people in the state understood
Shang’s talent and the 33. （advantage） of his
plans.Most people had little trust and confidence in him.
To solve this problem， Shang came up with an idea.He ordered
some soldiers 34. （put） a thin wooden pole at the south
gate of the Qin state capital， which attracted many people.Then， in
front of the crowd， he said loudly：“Whoever takes this pole to the
north gate 35. （get） a reward of 10 gold pieces.”
It was a simple task and the reward was big.However， some time
passed and no one stepped forward， 36. they all thought
that Shang was joking.
37. （hear） no answer， Shang stepped forward and
said，“I will increase the reward to 50 gold pieces.”
This offer was even more unbelievable.Finally， a man from the
crowd came forward to take the pole.He put the pole on his shoulders and
walked to the north gate.True 38. his word， Shang paid
the man 50 gold pieces.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我国战国时期政治家商
鞅“立木取信”的故事，说明了诚信的重要性。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我国战国时期政治家商
鞅“立木取信”的故事，说明了诚信的重要性。
29. a 考查冠词。由于本空后面的核心词是可数名词country，且
unified的发音以辅音音素开头，因此这里应用不定冠词a。
30. stronger 考查形容词的比较级。本空所填词与后面的more
powerful并列，因此这里应用形容词的比较级。
31. influential 考查词形转换。本空后面的one指代名词reform，因此
这里应用一个形容词来修饰它。
32. whose 考查定语从句。本空后面是名词词组successful
reforms，因此这里用关系代词whose引导一个定语从句，whose在
从句中作定语。
33. advantages 考查名词复数。根据语境可知，这里指商鞅变法方案
的优点，应用复数形式。
34. to put 考查非谓语动词。order sb to do sth是固定表达，因此这里
用动词不定式形式。
35. will get 考查动词的时态。这句话是商鞅当时对未来的承诺，由
于引号里是他的原话，因此应用一般将来时。
36. because 考查状语从句。根据语境可知，这里they all thought that
Shang was joking是他们不响应商鞅号令的原因，因此用because引导一
个原因状语从句。
37. Hearing 考查非谓语动词。本句逗号前面是状语，且句子主语
Shang与hear之间是主动关系，因此用动词-ing形式。
38. to 考查介词。true to one’s word是一个固定表达，意为“某人
说话算数”。
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