Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SECRETS OF YOUR MEMORY
维度一：品句填词
1.The driver lost control on a （弯曲） and the vehicle hit a tree.
2.Her telephone number differs from mine by one （数字）.
3.Her （技术） has improved a lot over the past season.
4.The tiger opened its mouth and exposed big and （锋利的） teeth.
5.Stem c research is supported by many doctors.
6.Women’s magazines just don’t p articles on the harmful effects of smoking.
维度二：词形转换
1.He was remembering a story heard in （child）.
2.Their experiences contrast （sharp） with those of other children.
3.I’ll make （arrange） for you to be met at the airport.
4.Mothers are often the ones who provide （emotion） support for the family.
5.I could feel the （excite） in the air as the concert was about to begin.
6.They produced a （photography） record of the event.
7.His （time） advice prevented me from making a costly mistake.
8.A couple of other points about （memory） are also very important for language learning.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据括号内的汉语提示完成下列句子。
1.When you lose a job opportunity， （那是因为） it wasn’t the right job for you.
2.I can’t stand people complaining around me （当工作时）.
3.She could barely sleep （激动） the night before her first day at a new job.
4. （放轻松） on your first day of work； you’ll get familiar with it soon.
5.She exercised regularly and maintained a balanced diet， and （结果）， her health improved significantly.
维度四：课文语法填空
We remember things that have strong connections in our mind，especially 1. （emotion） connections.Childhood memories are often very emotional.So it is important to connect something new with what we already know.Also，we can try to retell what we have learnt to a few others.
A person with a photographic memory could remember every detail of 2. picture，a book or an event many 3. （year） later，but no one has proved that there are people 4. really have photographic memories.So we simply need to focus on the important ideas and be curious about what we learn when 5. （memorise） detailed learning materials.
This is natural for many people.The sharpest loss of memory 6. （occur） during the very early period after learning.Therefore，one of the golden rules to increase how much we remember 7. （be） to review the material 8. （periodical），especially during the first day after learning.
Our memory reaches its full power 9. the age of 25.After this age，however，the brain starts to get smaller.By middle age，our memory is significantly 10. （bad） than when we were young.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
（2024·山东六校高一下联考）An Atlanta mother is making her kids work hard for their money.Instead of giving them an allowance， Shaketha Marion McGregor is giving them actual job titles and duties.Her innovative idea that she posted on Facebook has been shared over 114，000 times.
In a selfie， the mother of three showed that she was now “hiring” for three positions：laundry supervisor， lead housekeeper and kitchen manager for her company called “This Mom Means Business”.The photo also showed that she would be holding interviews for these jobs.The applicants？Her three kids： Jahkeem， 13， Takeia， 10， and Serinity， 6.
McGregor said the interviews went smoothly.To her surprise， the youngest was the most professional.“Jahkeem almost laughed the entire time， which caused me to laugh a lot， too.It was tons of fun.His only questions were， ‘How much do I get paid？How often do I get paid？And do I have to pay tax？’”
The kids have been handling the responsibilities of their new job duties pretty well so far， though it has only been about a week.McGregor says they’re anxiously awaiting their first paycheck.The mother said she came up with the idea after she had to replace a lot of items she lost during a tragedy.“We lost a lot of things last year in a house fire and I’ve been really working hard to recover the things that we need，” McGregor said.“And my kids continued to ask for things that they want so I figured it would be best to have them earn it.”
1.Why does the Atlanta mother conduct interviews？（ ）
A.To hire some people for her company.
B.To reduce her own pressure from work.
C.To let her kids earn money through labour.
D.To help her kids know how to save money.
2.What do we know from the photo mentioned in Paragraph 2？（ ）
A.The way the kids do their duties.
B.The positions that may be applied for.
C.How the kids get along with each other.
D.How the kids compete for the jobs.
3.Who performed best in the interview？（ ）
A.Takeia. B.Shaketha.
C.Jahkeem. D.Serinity.
4.What happened to the family？（ ）
A.They suffered a fire.
B.They lost their home.
C.The father died in a tragedy.
D.They moved to a new city.
B
（2024·山东六校高一下月考）In the professional or career world， a gap year is when one stops their formal work life to pursue other interests， generally unrelated to their regular line of work.However， today gap year refers mostly to a year taken between high school and college.
During this gap year， American students engage in advanced academic courses， extra-academic courses and non-academic courses， such as year-long pre-college maths courses， language studies， learning a trade， art studies， volunteer work， travel， internships （实习工作）， sports and more.
British and European students， however， take a much more vacation-style approach to the gap year by generally working for 3-6 months and then traveling throughout the globe for the remaining time before college begins.This is intended to expand the mind， personal confidence， experiences， and interests before college.
Let’s look at the gap year in the following countries：
Denmark
Denmark has sought to limit the number of students who take a year out， penalizing students who delay their education to travel abroad or work full-time.In 2006， it was announced that fewer students than before had taken a year out.
India
In India， the practice of taking time out after high school education， popularly called a drop year， has been on a quick rise in recent years， primarily students deciding to enroll in coaching institutions to prepare themselves for rigorous college entrance examinations.However， utilizing that year off for travel or non-academic courses etc.is still not common.
Republic of Korea
In Republic of Korea， gap year is defined as time for the youth to think about directions of their lives by going through gap year programs such as voluntary activities， career exploration， education， having a relationship， internship and enterprise while he or she pauses studying.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom a year out is a common choice before university， again to travel or volunteer， gaining life experience.All universities seem to welcome gap year applicants， no different from going straight to university from previous education.
5.American students take a gap year mainly for the purpose of .（ ）
A.making some money
B.making some friends
C.relaxing themselves
D.improving themselves
6.Why do students in India take a gap year？（ ）
A.To take a part-time job.
B.To study for examinations.
C.To travel around the world.
D.To engage in volunteer work.
7.In which country a gap year is the most popular？（ ）
A.India. B.Denmark.
C.United Kingdom. D.Republic of Korea.
8.What is the passage mainly about？（ ）
A.The benefits of a gap year.
B.The ways to take a gap year.
C.Why people take a gap year.
D.An introduction to a gap year.
Ⅱ.完形填空
As an old teacher， I know that praise can be a huge motivational tool.I know how to thank my grown kids and my husband for a job well done.I also get my 9 comments right back when I use the 10 that makes my preschoolers giggle — BUT.
When one of my students 11 to print her name， I oohed and aahed.“Wow！ That is a great A， and your letter D is nice and tall， but your letter E should be 12 ； can you erase it and try to make it shorter？” I asked.She wasn’t crushed by my comment.She tried to 13 my expectations.I thought I was 14 ， preparing her for kindergarten.I don’t believe that my comment would have any long term 15 on her self-worth.I imagine though， if I’d substituted （代替） the word BUT with the word AND， she’d have been 16 her accomplishment instead of 17 the “right way” to print her name.I 18 I had said，“I like your nice tall letters， AND I like how 19 you are trying to make your letter E.”
My dear husband helps around the house.I was thrilled he had 20 my work load.I thanked him.I told him how 21 he is， and I used that 22 word again.“BUT， why did you 23 small pieces of bread all over the counter？” Why？ Why？ Why didn’t I say，“Thank you， AND I greatly appreciate all you do around the house.”
9.（ ） A.serious B.funny
C.positive D.casual
10.（ ） A.letter B.sign
C.idea D.word
11.（ ） A.decided B.managed
C.attempted D.pretended
12.（ ） A.small B.big
C.short D.long
13.（ ） A.take care of B.live up to
C.put up with D.look forward to
14.（ ） A.trying B.giving
C.devoting D.helping
15.（ ） A.effect B.benefit
C.progress D.plan
16.（ ） A.proud of B.amazed at
C.curious about D.concerned with
17.（ ） A.obtaining B.questioning
C.understanding D.explaining
18.（ ） A.demand B.expect
C.wish D.imagine
19.（ ） A.easily B.carefully
C.quickly D.hard
20.（ ） A.increased B.lightened
C.produced D.changed
21.（ ） A.patient B.wonderful
C.humorous D.generous
22.（ ） A.naughty B.strange
C.useful D.pleasant
23.（ ） A.pick B.make
C.leave D.spread
Ⅲ.语法填空
（2024·郑州高一下期末）As man has a moral nature， to adhere to moral principles should be everyone’s first 24. （consider）.Moral principles are more important than all other things， including position， wealth， even life.Confucius said，“Wealth and high position 25. （desire） by all men， but I would not have them if they were not won in the right way.Poverty and low position are hated by all men， 26. I would not leave them if they could not be rid of in the right way.”
Confucius gave very clear explanations to the meaning of humanity： It means to love other men， to help others to stand up， and not to impose （强加） on others 27. they do not desire themselves.
Confucius himself loved other men.At that time when social classes 28. （be） distinct， he accepted as students people 29. all levels of society and taught all of them.In 30. （teach） his students， Confucius was in fact helping them to stand up （succeed） and understand things （the truth）.
In connection with humanity， Confucius mentioned many other 31. （virtue）， such as rightness， propriety， wisdom， trustworthiness， loyalty， forbearance， filial piety and brotherly love.He called a man 32. had virtues a gentleman and a man who was not virtuous a mean man.A virtuous man is always open and sincere， ready to help other men， free from worries and fears， and at peace with 33. （he） and the world.
Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SECRETS OF YOUR MEMORY
基础知识自测
维度一
1.curve 2.digit 3.technique 4.sharp 5.cell 6.publish
维度二
1.childhood 2.sharply 3.arrangements 4.emotional
5.excitement 6.photographic 7.timely 8.memorisation
维度三
1.it/that is because 2.when working 3.in excitement
4.Take it easy 5.as a result
维度四
1.emotional 2.a 3.years 4.who 5.memorising
6.occurs 7.is 8.periodically 9.at 10.worse
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一位母亲为了培养孩子们的理财观，给他们实际的职务和职责，让他们通过付出劳动来赚取所需之物。
1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，这位母亲让她的孩子们努力工作来赚钱，所以她举办面试是为了让她的孩子们通过劳动赚钱。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的In a selfie， the mother of three showed that she was now “hiring” for three positions：laundry supervisor， lead housekeeper and kitchen manager可知，这张自拍照展示了孩子们可以应聘的职位。
3.D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的To her surprise， the youngest was the most professional.可知，在面试过程中，最小的孩子是最专业的，Serinity最小，所以Serinity在面试中表现最佳。
4.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的We lost a lot of things last year in a house fire可知，McGregor家里因为一场大火损失了很多东西，所以McGregor家曾遭受过大火。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。gap year可以译为“空档年”或“间隔年”，它主要指一些国家高中生毕业后用来外出旅游、学习、打工、度假等的一年，其主要目的是丰富阅历、提升自己，以便为将来的大学生活作好准备。
5.D 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，美国高中生主要利用间隔年来学习各种课程，他们这样做显然是为了自我提升。
6.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段可知，印度学生主要利用间隔年来复习，为即将到来的高考作准备。
7.C 细节理解题。综合最后四段可知，间隔年在英国最受欢迎。
8.D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文简要介绍了间隔年这一社会现象。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己的两次亲身经历，说明一个观点：我们在赞扬别人时，最好用and一词代替我们常用的but。
9.C 根据上文可知，作者习惯于感谢他人。由此可知，她对人的评价应该是积极的。
10.D 根据下文可知，当作者接下来使用but时，孩子们会咯咯作笑。But是一个单词。
11.C 根据下文可知，这个学生在尝试用印刷体写她的名字。attempt意为“尝试；努力”。
12.C 根据下句can you erase it and try to make it shorter？可知，作者希望这个学生能将字母E写得短一些。
13.B 根据语境可知，这个学生没有受到作者评价的影响，而是努力按作者的要求去做。live up to one’s expectations是一个固定短语，意为“不辜负某人的期望”。
14.D 根据语境可知，作者认为自己在帮助这位同学为幼儿园的学习做好准备。
15.A 根据语境可知，作者认为自己的评价不会对这个学生的自我价值感产生长久的影响。effect意为“效果”。
16.A 根据语境可知，当作者使用but时，带有批评的含义；而使用and则是继续表扬的语气。由此可知，她会为自己的成就而感到自豪。
17.B 作者希望那个学生为自己的成就而感到自豪，而不是怀疑自己书写的能力。
18.C 作者希望自己当初不要那么说，属于对过去事实作出的虚拟假设。
19.D 因为作者希望自己沿用前面的语气继续表扬那个学生，因此这里应该是赞扬该学生付出的努力。
20.B 根据上文可知，丈夫在家里非常勤劳，这自然是帮助作者减轻了负担。
21.B 由于丈夫非常勤劳，作者自然应该夸奖他非常棒。
22.A 作者在表扬完丈夫后，接着又习惯性地说出了那个大煞风景的词——BUT。naughty意为“不妥当的”。
23.C 根据语境可知，作者的丈夫将面包碎屑弄得到处都是。leave表示“使某物处于某种状态”。
Ⅲ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了我国伟大圣人孔子眼里的道德观。
24.consideration 本空前面的everyone’s first暗示这里应用名词。
25.are desired 本句主语为Wealth and high position，表示复数概念，且陈述一个客观事实，应用一般现在时。故填are desired。
26.but 此处孔子的原句为：“富与贵，是人之所欲也；不以其道得之，不处也。贫与贱，是人之所恶也；不以其道得之，不去也。”由于前后两个分句表达转折关系，因此用连词but。
27.what 本空前面有动词impose，因此这里应用连接代词what引导一个宾语从句。这里表示“己所不欲，勿施于人”。
28.were 本句主语为social classes，表示复数概念，另外在陈述过去的情况，故填were。
29.from 这里表示孔子接受来自社会各阶层的学生。from all levels of society来自社会各个阶层。
30.teaching 本空前面有介词In，因此这里应用动词-ing形式作其宾语。
31.virtues 本空后面列举了各种优点和美德，因此用名词的复数形式。
32.who/that 本空前面的man是先行词，因此这里应用关系代词who/that引导定语从句。
33.himself 本句主语为A virtuous man，这里表示一个君子经常会与自己和平相处，也就是获得内心的平静与安宁。
5 / 5Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SECRETS OF YOUR MEMORY
Memory expert Jemima Gryaznov answers some of the most common①questions about memory.
1 Why can I remember events in my childhood② but not what happened last week？
[1]We remember things that have strong connections in our mind， especially emotional③connections.Childhood memories are often very emotional.[2]This is because when we experience things for the first time， we often have strong feelings of fear or excitement④.Also， interesting or funny stories from our childhood are often told again and again⑤.As a result⑥， we remember them much better， as retelling events helps fix⑦ experiences in our memories.What can we learn from all this？ When remembering something new， try to connect it to our emotions.It is important to connect it with what we already know.[3]Also， we can try to retell what we have learnt to a few others.
[1]句中that引导定语从句，修饰先行词things。
[2]This is because ...意为“这是因为……”， because引导表语从句；for the first time意为“首次；第一次”，在句中作状语，引导时间状语从句。
[3]句中what引导宾语从句。
2 Do some people really have a photographic⑧ memory？
[4]A person with a photographic memory could remember every detail of a picture， a book or an event many years later， but no one has proved that there are people who really have photographic memories.Yet， there are some people who do have amazing⑨memories.For example， Daniel Tammet can remember the first 22，514 digits⑩of pi（π） and Stephen Wiltshire can draw a detailed picture of a city from memory after flying over it in a helicopter .They are both good at remembering particular things for a limited time.As most of us do not have amazing memories like them， when memorising detailed learning materials， we simply need to focus on the important ideas and be curious about what we learn.[5]Asking questions about what we learn also helps with memorisation.[6]Another effective technique to remember things is to group similar ideas or information together so that they can be easily connected to things that are already known.
[4]句中that引导宾语从句；who引导定语从句，修饰先行词people。
[5]句中动词-ing短语Asking questions作主语，其中what引导宾语从句。
[6]句中to group similar ideas or information together 为动词不定式作表语；本句中含有so that引导的目的状语从句，意为“以至于”；句中的第二个that引导定语从句，修饰先行词things。
3 Why do I forget the new words that I learnt yesterday？
Don’t worry.This is natural for many people.[7]In 1885，Hermann Ebbinghaus published a book called Memory and presented a famous forgetting curve .According to him， the sharpest loss of memory occurs during the very early period after learning.This means timely review during this period， with a few revisits to what is learnt， can significantly help us to remember the information.Therefore， one of the golden rules to increase how much we remember is to review the material periodically ， especially during the first day after learning.[8]This “spaced review” soon after learning helps build stronger memories and it is more effective than waiting to review everything before exams.
4 I’m 16， but I sometimes forget things.Is my memory getting worse？
Definitely not.Our memory reaches its full power at the age of 25.At that point， we can remember up to 200 pieces of information in a second.After this age， however， the brain starts to get smaller.By the age of 40，we lose 10，000 brain cells every day.[9]By middle age， our memory is significantly worse than when we were young.So take it easy .You are at a good age in terms of your memory.Make good use of it！
[7]句中called Memory为动词-ed短语作定语，修饰名词a book。
[8]句中more effective than为形容词的比较级。
[9]句中when引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”。
【读文清障】
①common adj.共同的；普通的；一般的；通常的
②childhood n.童年，儿童时代
③emotional adj.情感上的；情绪上的
emotion n.情感；情绪
④excitement n.兴奋，激动
excite v.使兴奋
excited adj.兴奋的；激动的
exciting adj.令人兴奋的；使人激动的
⑤again and again 再三地，反复地
⑥as a result 作为结果
⑦fix v.（使）固定；确定（价格、日期等）；维修；安排
⑧photographic adj.详细准确的；照片的；摄影的
⑨amazing adj.令人惊异的
⑩digit n.（0～9的任何一个）数字
helicopter n.直升机
limited adj.有限的
effective technique 有效的方法
effective adj.有效的，起作用的；实际的
technique n.技巧，手法
publish vt.& vi.出版；发表；刊登
curve n.曲线，弧线
according to 根据，按照
sharp adj.急剧的，猛烈的；尖的，锋利的
occur vi.发生；出现；存在
it occur to sb ...某人突然想到……
timely adj.适时的，及时的
significantly adv.显著地；相当数量地
significant adj.重大的；有意义的
significance n.意义；重要性
the golden rule黄金法则
periodically adv.定期地
cell n.细胞
take it easy放轻松
【参考译文】
记忆专家杰迈玛·格里耶兹诺夫回答了一些关于记忆的最常见的问题。
1.为什么我记得童年时期的一些事却不记得上周发生的事情？
我们会记住与头脑中有较强关联的事情，特别是情感联系。童年记忆往往非常感性。这是因为当我们第一次经历事物时，常常会产生强烈的恐惧感或兴奋感。除此之外，我们童年时代有趣或好笑的故事总是讲了又讲。重复事件能加强我们对事件的印象，因此我们能更好地记住这些经历。我们从中可以得到什么启发呢？当记忆新内容时，试着把它和我们的情感建立联系。把它与我们已知的联系起来是很重要的。同时，还可以试着把新学的内容讲述给另外的人。
2.真的有人有照相记忆能力吗？
拥有照相记忆能力的人多年后仍然可以记住某一张图片、 某本书或某个事件的每一个细节，但没有人能证明真有哪个人有照相记忆能力。然而，的确有些人记忆力惊人。例如，丹尼尔·塔梅可以记住圆周率的前22，514位数，而斯蒂芬·威尔夏可以坐直升机俯瞰一个城市，而后凭记忆画出这个城市的详细图片。他们都善于在有限的时间内记住特定的事物。大多数人并不具有像他们那样惊人的记忆力，因此我们在尝试记学习内容的细节时，只需要把注意力放到重要方面，并对所学内容保持好奇。对所学内容提出问题也能帮助记忆。另外一种有效的记忆方法是给相似的内容或信息分类，这样这些内容就更容易与已有知识建立联系。
3.为什么我会忘记昨天学的新词？
别担心。这对许多人来说是很正常的。1885 年，赫尔曼·艾宾浩斯出版了一本名为《关于记忆》的书，并提出了著名的遗忘曲线。根据他的说法，最显著的遗忘出现在学习之后的最初阶段。这意味着在这一阶段及时复习，多次回顾所学内容，可以极大地帮助我们记住这些内容。因此，提升我们记忆效果的一个黄金法则就是经常复习， 特别是在学完之后的第一天。这种学习后立即进行“定时复习”有助于提升记忆，而且比等到考试前再复习全部内容有效的多。
4.我16岁，但有时会忘记事情。我的记忆力是在变差吗？
当然不是。我们的记忆在25岁时达到顶峰。此时，我们可以在一秒钟内记住多达200条信息。然而，此后大脑就开始变小。到了40岁，我们每天会损失10，000个脑细胞。到了中年，我们的记忆力会明显比年轻的时候差。所以放轻松，不要紧张。你正处在记忆力上佳的年龄，要充分利用这一点！
Step One：Pre-reading
Does age play a role in the human’s brain ability to store and recall information？Is there any special food that helps memory？
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 kinds of memory.
B.The secrets of memory.
C.Some questions about memory.
D.The ways to improve memory.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.When remembering something new， try to connect it to .（ ）
A.our knowledge B.our experience
C.our emotions D.our thoughts
2.Who can remember the first 22，514 digits of pi（π）？（ ）
A.Stephen Wiltshire.
B.Daniel Tammet.
C.Jemima Gryaznov.
D.Hermann Ebbinghaus.
3.When does the sharpest loss of memory occur？（ ）
A.During the very early period after learning.
B.During the first three days after learning.
C.During the first week after learning.
D.During the first hour after learning.
4.How many brain cells do we lose by the age of 40？（ ）
A.1，000. B.100，000.
C.1000，000. D.10，000.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.长难句分析
1.A person with a photographic memory could remember every detail of a picture， a book or an event many years later， but no one has proved that there are people who really have photographic memories.
句式分析
自主翻译
2.Another effective technique to remember things is to group similar ideas or information together so that they can be easily connected to things that are already known.
句式分析
自主翻译
Ⅱ.讨论
1.Why are childhood memories often very emotional？
2.Are there any answers given by Jemima Gryaznov that are not convincing to you？ What are your doubts？
核心词汇集释
arrangement n.计划；安排
【教材原句】 facts and arrangements 事实和安排
【用法】
（1）make arrangements for ... 为……做安排
（2）arrange vi. 安排；筹备
vt. 整理，布置
arrange to do sth 安排做某事
arrange for sb/sth to do sth
安排某人/某物做某事
【佳句】 Our head teacher made a special arrangement for us： to discuss one hot topic in class once a week.
班主任给了我们一个特殊的安排：每周在课堂上讨论一个热点话题。 （活动介绍）
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I’ve arranged （go） with him to tomorrow’s football match.
②The staff will be happy to help arrange you to swim， sail， or water-ski.
③If you are agreeable， my husband’s office will make all the necessary （arrange）.
【写美】 完成句子
④If you are interested， please sign up at the office before 5：00 pm so that .
如果你有兴趣，请在下午5：00前到办公室报名，这样我们可以做必要的安排。 （建议信）
excitement n.兴奋，激动
【教材原句】 This is because when we experience things for the first time， we often have strong feelings of fear or excitement.这是因为当我们第一次经历事物时，常常会产生强烈的恐惧感或兴奋感。
【用法】
（1）to one’s excitement 令某人兴奋的是
in excitement＝excitedly 兴奋地
（2）excite vt. 使激动，使兴奋
excited adj. 兴奋的，激动的
exciting adj. 令人兴奋的
【佳句】 She told Mr Jackson in excitement that she read in the newspaper of a doctor who could operate on his eyes.
她兴奋地告诉杰克逊先生，她在报纸上看到一位能给他的眼睛做手术的医生。（动作描写）
【助记】 The children were excited about the exciting games. They screamed with excitement.
孩子们对激动人心的游戏感到兴奋。他们兴奋得尖叫起来。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The children were filled with （excite） at the thought of visiting Disneyland.
② her excitement， she received a job offer from her dream company.
③The young kids are very to see the movie Monkey King.（excite）
④When the news came that an art festival would be held the coming week， all students felt . And the lasted a whole day.（excite）
【写美】 完成句子
⑤The children were jumping up and down when they saw the presents.
孩子们看到礼物时兴奋地跳上跳下。
as a result作为结果
【教材原句】 As a result， we remember them much better， as retelling events helps fix experiences in our memories.
重复事件能加强我们对事件的印象，因此我们能更好地记住这些经历。
【用法】
（1）as a result 作为结果（常位于句首，且常用逗号与句子的其他成分隔开）
as a result of 由于……（后接原因）
（2）result in 导致，造成，结果是
result from 起因于，因……而造成
【佳句】 The growers destroyed this forest.As a result， many species are quickly dying out.
种植者毁坏了这里的森林。结果，很多物种正在迅速灭绝。 （演讲稿）
【练透】 选用左栏短语填空
①His stomachache his eating too much.
②When you do something with faith， it will success.
③ his illness， he was late for class.
【写美】 句型转换
④ （用result in改写句①）
take it easy放轻松
【教材原句】 So take it easy.
所以放轻松，不要紧张。
【用法】
take one’s chance 碰运气
take one’s time 慢慢来，不着急
take sb wrong 误解（曲解）某人的意思
take things easy 放松，休息，别过分劳累
take sth seriously 认真对待某事
take ...for granted 认为……理所当然
take ...into account/consideration 把……考虑在内
take ...by surprise 使……大吃一惊.
【佳句】 Whenever I feel bad， Dad will tell me to take it easy， saying that everything will be all right.
每当我心情不好的时候，爸爸就会叫我放轻松，说一切都会好的。 （动作描写）
【点津】 take it easy常用于建议某人减轻压力或者放松心情，通常用于朋友之间或者亲密关系中，也可以用于工作场合或者其他需要缓解紧张气氛的场合。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Just take easy， maybe spend some time at old friends.
②Professor Smith’s lecture on body language was so important that all of the students took （serious）.
③We should be grateful to our parents’ love instead of taking for granted.
【写美】 完成句子
④My doctor told me to for a while.
医生让我放松一段时间。
⑤—I think we sometimes the fact that we have food， water， and a place to live in.
—You’re right. There are so many people who aren’t as lucky as we are.
——我觉得我们有时理所当然地认为我们有食物、水和居住的地方。
——你说得对。有那么多人没有我们那么幸运。
重点句型解构
句型公式：This is because ...这是因为……
【教材原句】 This is because when we experience things for the first time， we often have strong feelings of fear or excitement.
这是因为当我们第一次经历事物时，常常会产生强烈的恐惧感或兴奋感。
【用法】
（1）This/That/It is because ...意为“这/那是因为……”，because引导表语从句。
（2）This/That is why ...意为“这/那就是为什么……”，why引导表语从句，表示结果。
（3）The reason why ...is/was that ...意为“……的原因是……”，why引导定语从句并在从句中作状语；that引导表语从句，表示原因。
【品悟】 Tom was absent from class.That was because he was locked in his flat.
汤姆没来上课，那是因为他被锁在了公寓里。
【写美】 一句多译
他想另找份工作，这是因为他再也无法忍受这里的压力了。
→ he wants to find another job he can’t put up with the pressure here any more.
→He wants to find another job； he can’t put up with the pressure here any more.
→He can’t put up with the pressure here any more. he wants to find another job.
句型公式：状语从句的省略
【教材原句】 When remembering something new， try to connect it to our emotions.
当记忆新内容时，试着把它和我们的情感建立联系。
【用法】
（1）状语从句省略的条件：
①when，while，though，even if，unless，if，as if等引导的状语从句中的主语与主句主语一致或从句主语为it时；
②状语从句谓语中含有be动词时。
（2）状语从句省略的形式：
省略从句中的主语和be动词。
【品悟】 With me accompanying you， you behave as if at home.
有我陪着你，你的举止就像在家一样。
【点津】 省略句中的谓语动词如果和主语之间构成逻辑上的主谓关系，则用动词-ing形式；若构成动宾关系，则用动词-ed形式；若谓语动词表示尚未发生的动作，则用动词不定式形式。
【写美】 完成句子/句型转换
①He looked around， something important.
他环顾四周，好像在寻找什么重要的东西。
② Tang poems， I am very delighted.
当被告知你对唐诗感兴趣时，我非常高兴。
③You must be more careful while you’re doing the experiment.
→You must be more careful .
④If it is possible， try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
→ ， try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SECRETS OF YOUR MEMORY
【文本透析·剖语篇】
Step One
Answers may vary.
Step Two
Ⅰ.B
Ⅱ.1－4 CBAD
Ⅲ.1.emotions 2.curious about 3.periodicallys
4.make good use of
Step Three
Ⅰ.1.拥有照相记忆能力的人多年后仍然可以记住某一张图片、 某本书或某个事件的每一个细节，但没有人能证明真有哪个人有照相记忆能力。
2.另外一种有效的记忆方法是给相似的内容或信息分类，这样这些内容就更容易与已有知识建立联系。
Ⅱ.1.Because when we experience things for the first time，we often have strong feelings of fear or excitement.
2.The answers he gave were so convincing that I didn’t have any questions.
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①to go ②for ③arrangements
④we will make necessary arrangements
2.①excitement ②To ③excited；exciting
④exciting；excited；excitement ⑤in excitement
3.①resulted from ②result in ③As a result of
④His eating too much resulted in his stomachache.
4.①it ②seriously ③it ④take it/things easy
⑤take for granted
重点句型解构
1.The reason why；is that；this is because；That’s why
2.①as if to search for ②When told you are interested in ③while doing the experiment ④If possible
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Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 THE SECRETS OF YOUR MEMORY
1
篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
2
文本透析·剖语篇
3
核心知识·巧突破
4
课时检测·提能力
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
1
Memory expert Jemima Gryaznov answers some of the most common
①questions about memory.
1 Why can I remember events in my childhood② but not what
happened last week？
[1]We remember things that have strong connections in our mind，
especially emotional③connections.Childhood memories are often very
emotional.[2]This is because when we experience things for the first
time， we often have strong feelings of fear or excitement④.Also，
interesting or funny stories from our childhood are often told again and
again⑤.As a result⑥， we remember them much better， as retelling
events helps fix⑦ experiences in our memories.What can we learn from all
this？ When remembering something new， try to connect it to our
emotions.It is important to connect it with what we already
know.[3]Also， we can try to retell what we have learnt to a few others.
[1]句中that引导定语从句，修饰先行词things。
[2]This is because ...意为“这是因为……”， because引导表语
从句；for the first time意为“首次；第一次”，在句中作状语，引导
时间状语从句。
[3]句中what引导宾语从句。
【读文清障】
①common adj.共同的；普通的；一般的；通常的
②childhood n.童年，儿童时代
③emotional adj.情感上的；情绪上的
emotion n.情感；情绪
④excitement n.兴奋，激动
excite v.使兴奋
excited adj.兴奋的；激动的
exciting adj.令人兴奋的；使人激动的
⑤again and again 再三地，反复地
⑥as a result 作为结果
⑦fix v.（使）固定；确定（价格、日期等）；维修；安排
2 Do some people really have a photographic⑧ memory？
[4]A person with a photographic memory could remember every
detail of a picture， a book or an event many years later， but no one has
proved that there are people who really have photographic
memories.Yet， there are some people who do have amazing⑨
memories.For example， Daniel Tammet can remember the first 22，514
digits⑩of pi（π） and Stephen Wiltshire can draw a detailed picture of a
city from memory after flying over it in a helicopter .They are both good
at remembering particular things for a limited time.As most of us do not
have amazing memories like them，
when memorising detailed learning materials， we simply need to focus on
the important ideas and be curious about what we learn.[5]Asking
questions about what we learn also helps with memorisation.[6]Another
effective technique to remember things is to group similar ideas or
information together so that they can be easily connected to things that are
already known.
[4]句中that引导宾语从句；who引导定语从句，修饰先行词
people。
[5]句中动词-ing短语Asking questions作主语，其中what引导宾
语从句。
[6]句中to group similar ideas or information together 为动词不定
式作表语；本句中含有so that引导的目的状语从句，意为“以至
于”；句中的第二个that引导定语从句，修饰先行词things。
⑧photographic adj.详细准确的；照片的；摄影的
⑨amazing adj.令人惊异的
⑩digit n.（0～9的任何一个）数字
helicopter n.直升机
limited adj.有限的
effective technique 有效的方法
effective adj.有效的，起作用的；实际的
technique n.技巧，手法
3 Why do I forget the new words that I learnt yesterday？
Don’t worry.This is natural for many people.[7]In 1885，Hermann
Ebbinghaus published a book called Memory and presented a famous
forgetting curve .According to him，
the sharpest loss of memory occurs during the
very early period after learning.This means
timely review during this period， with a few
revisits to what is learnt， can significantly
help us to remember the information.
Therefore， one of the golden rules to increase how much we remember is to review the material periodically ， especially during the first day after learning.[8]This “spaced review” soon after learning helps build
stronger memories and it is more effective than waiting to review
everything before exams.
4 I’m 16， but I sometimes forget things.Is my memory getting
worse？
Definitely not.Our memory reaches its full power at the age of 25.At
that point， we can remember up to 200 pieces of information in a
second.After this age， however， the brain starts to get smaller.By the
age of 40，we lose 10，000 brain cells every day.[9]By middle age，
our memory is significantly worse than when we were young.So take it
easy .You are at a good age in terms of your memory.Make good use of
it！
[7]句中called Memory为动词-ed短语作定语，修饰名词a book。
[8]句中more effective than为形容词的比较级。
[9]句中when引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”。
publish vt.& vi.出版；发表；刊登
curve n.曲线，弧线
according to 根据，按照
sharp adj.急剧的，猛烈的；尖的，锋利的
occur vi.发生；出现；存在
it occur to sb ...某人突然想到……
timely adj.适时的，及时的
significantly adv.显著地；相当数量地
significant adj.重大的；有意义的
significance n.意义；重要性
the golden rule黄金法则
periodically adv.定期地
cell n.细胞
take it easy放轻松
【参考译文】
记忆专家杰迈玛·格里耶兹诺夫回答了一些关于记忆的最常见
的问题。
1. 为什么我记得童年时期的一些事却不记得上周发生的事情？
我们会记住与头脑中有较强关联的事情，特别是情感联系。童年
记忆往往非常感性。这是因为当我们第一次经历事物时，常常会产生
强烈的恐惧感或兴奋感。除此之外，我们童年时代有趣或好笑的故事
总是讲了又讲。重复事件能加强我们对事件的印象，因此我们能更好
地记住这些经历。我们从中可以得到什么启发呢？当记忆新内容时，
试着把它和我们的情感建立联系。把它与我们已知的联系起来是很重
要的。同时，还可以试着把新学的内容讲述给另外的人。
2. 真的有人有照相记忆能力吗？
拥有照相记忆能力的人多年后仍然可以记住某一张图片、 某本书
或某个事件的每一个细节，但没有人能证明真有哪个人有照相记忆能
力。然而，的确有些人记忆力惊人。例如，丹尼尔·塔梅可以记住圆周
率的前22，514位数，而斯蒂芬·威尔夏可以坐直升机俯瞰一个城市，
而后凭记忆画出这个城市的详细图片。他们都善于在有限的时间内记
住特定的事物。大多数人并不具有像他们那样惊人的记忆力，因此我
们在尝试记学习内容的细节时，只需要把注意力放到重要方面，并对
所学内容保持好奇。对所学内容提出问题也能帮助记忆。另外一种有
效的记忆方法是给相似的内容或信息分类，这样这些内容就更容易与
已有知识建立联系。
3. 为什么我会忘记昨天学的新词？
别担心。这对许多人来说是很正常的。1885 年，赫尔曼·艾宾浩斯
出版了一本名为《关于记忆》的书，并提出了著名的遗忘曲线。根据
他的说法，最显著的遗忘出现在学习之后的最初阶段。这意味着在这
一阶段及时复习，多次回顾所学内容，可以极大地帮助我们记住这些
内容。因此，提升我们记忆效果的一个黄金法则就
是经常复习， 特别是在学完之后的第一天。这种学
习后立即进行“定时复习”有助于提升记忆，而且
比等到考试前再复习全部内容有效的多。
4. 我16岁，但有时会忘记事情。我的记忆力是在变差吗？
当然不是。我们的记忆在25岁时达到顶峰。此时，我们可以在一
秒钟内记住多达200条信息。然而，此后大脑就开始变小。到了40
岁，我们每天会损失10，000个脑细胞。到了中年，我们的记忆力会
明显比年轻的时候差。所以放轻松，不要紧张。你正处在记忆力上佳
的年龄，要充分利用这一点！
2
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
Step One：Pre-reading
Does age play a role in the human’s brain ability to store and recall
information？Is there any special food that helps memory？
.
Answers may vary
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 kinds of memory.
B. The secrets of memory.
C. Some questions about memory.
D. The ways to improve memory.
Step Two：While-reading
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1. When remembering something new， try to connect it to .
（ ）
A. our knowledge B. our experience
C. our emotions D. our thoughts
2. Who can remember the first 22，514 digits of pi（π）？（ ）
A. Stephen Wiltshire. B. Daniel Tammet.
C. Jemima Gryaznov. D. Hermann Ebbinghaus.
3. When does the sharpest loss of memory occur？（ ）
A. During the very early period after learning.
B. During the first three days after learning.
C. During the first week after learning.
D. During the first hour after learning.
4. How many brain cells do we lose by the age of 40？（ ）
A. 1，000. B. 100，000.
C. 1000，000. D. 10，000.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Ⅰ.长难句分析
1. A person with a photographic memory could remember every detail of a
picture， a book or an event many years later， but no one has proved
that there are people who really have photographic memories.
Step Three：Post-reading
自主翻译
拥有照相记忆能力的人多年后仍然可以记住某一张图
片、 某本书或某个事件的每一个细节，但没有人能证明真有哪个
人有照相记忆能力。
句式分析
2. Another effective technique to remember things is to group similar ideas
or information together so that they can be easily connected to things
that are already known.
句式分析
自主翻译
另外一种有效的记忆方法是给相似的内容或信息分
类，这样这些内容就更容易与已有知识建立联系。
Ⅱ.讨论
1. Why are childhood memories often very emotional？
2. Are there any answers given by Jemima Gryaznov that are not
convincing to you？ What are your doubts？
Because when we experience things for the first time，we often have
strong feelings of fear or excitement.
The answers he gave were so convincing that I didn’t have any
questions.
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
3
核心词汇集释
arrangement n.计划；安排
【教材原句】 facts and arrangements 事实和安排
【用法】
（1）make arrangements for ... 为……做安排
（2）arrange vi. 安排；筹备
vt. 整理，布置
arrange to do sth 安排做某事
arrange for sb/sth to do sth 安排某人/某物做某事
【佳句】 Our head teacher made a special arrangement for us： to
discuss one hot topic in class once a week.
班主任给了我们一个特殊的安排：每周在课堂上讨论一个热点话题。
（活动介绍）
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I’ve arranged （go） with him to tomorrow’s football
match.
②The staff will be happy to help arrange you to swim， sail， or
water-ski.
to go
for
③If you are agreeable， my husband’s office will make all the
necessary （arrange）.
【写美】 完成句子
④If you are interested， please sign up at the office before 5：00 pm so
that .
如果你有兴趣，请在下午5：00前到办公室报名，这样我们可以做必
要的安排。 （建议信）
arrangements
we will make necessary arrangements
excitement n.兴奋，激动
【教材原句】 This is because when we experience things for the first
time， we often have strong feelings of fear or excitement.这是因为当我
们第一次经历事物时，常常会产生强烈的恐惧感或兴奋感。
【用法】
（1）to one’s excitement 令某人兴奋的是
in excitement＝excitedly 兴奋地
（2）excite vt. 使激动，使兴奋
excited adj. 兴奋的，激动的
exciting adj. 令人兴奋的
【佳句】 She told Mr Jackson in excitement that she read in the
newspaper of a doctor who could operate on his eyes.
她兴奋地告诉杰克逊先生，她在报纸上看到一位能给他的眼睛做手术
的医生。 （动作描写）
【助记】 The children were excited about the exciting games. They
screamed with excitement.
孩子们对激动人心的游戏感到兴奋。他们兴奋得尖叫起来。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The children were filled with （excite） at the thought
of visiting Disneyland.
② her excitement， she received a job offer from her dream
company.
③The young kids are very to see the movie
Monkey King.（excite）
excitement
To
excited
exciting
④When the news came that an art festival would be held the
coming week， all students felt . And the
lasted a whole day.（excite）
【写美】 完成句子
⑤The children were jumping up and down when they
saw the presents.
孩子们看到礼物时兴奋地跳上跳下。
exciting
excited
excitement
in excitement
as a result作为结果
【教材原句】 As a result， we remember them much better， as
retelling events helps fix experiences in our memories.重复事件能加强我
们对事件的印象，因此我们能更好地记住这些经历。
【用法】
（1）as a result 作为结果（常位于句首，且常用逗号与句子的其
他成分隔开）
as a result of 由于……（后接原因）
（2）result in 导致，造成，结果是
result from 起因于，因……而造成
【佳句】 The growers destroyed this forest.As a result， many species
are quickly dying out.
种植者毁坏了这里的森林。结果，很多物种正在迅速灭绝。
（演讲稿）
【练透】 选用上面短语填空
①His stomachache his eating too much.
②When you do something with faith， it will success.
③ his illness， he was late for class.
resulted from
result in
As a result of
【写美】 句型转换
④ （用result in改写
句①）
His eating too much resulted in his stomachache.
take it easy放轻松
【教材原句】 So take it easy.所以放轻松，不要紧张。
【用法】
take one’s chance 碰运气
take one’s time 慢慢来，不着急
take sb wrong 误解（曲解）某人的意思
take things easy 放松，休息，别过分劳累
take sth seriously 认真对待某事
take ...for granted 认为……理所当然
take ...into account/consideration 把……考虑在内
take ...by surprise 使……大吃一惊.
【佳句】 Whenever I feel bad， Dad will tell me to take it easy，
saying that everything will be all right.
每当我心情不好的时候，爸爸就会叫我放轻松，说一切都会好的。
（动作描写）
【点津】 take it easy常用于建议某人减轻压力或者放松心情，通常
用于朋友之间或者亲密关系中，也可以用于工作场合或者其他需要缓
解紧张气氛的场合。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Just take easy， maybe spend some time at old friends.
②Professor Smith’s lecture on body language was so important that all
of the students took （serious）.
③We should be grateful to our parents’ love instead of taking for
granted.
it
seriously
it
【写美】 完成句子
④My doctor told me to for a while.
医生让我放松一段时间。
⑤—I think we sometimes the fact that we have
food， water， and a place to live in.
—You’re right. There are so many people who aren’t as lucky as we
are.
——我觉得我们有时理所当然地认为我们有食物、水和居住的地方。
——你说得对。有那么多人没有我们那么幸运。
take it/things easy
take for granted
重点句型解构
句型公式：This is because ...这是因为……
【教材原句】 This is because when we experience things for the first
time， we often have strong feelings of fear or excitement.这是因为当我
们第一次经历事物时，常常会产生强烈的恐惧感或兴奋感。
（1）This/That/It is because ...意为“这/那是因为……”，because引
导表语从句。
（2）This/That is why ...意为“这/那就是为什么……”，why引导
表语从句，表示结果。
（3）The reason why ...is/was that ...意为“……的原因是……”，
why引导定语从句并在从句中作状语；that引导表语从句，表示
原因。
【用法】
【品悟】 Tom was absent from class.That was because he was locked
in his flat.
汤姆没来上课，那是因为他被锁在了公寓里。
【写美】 一句多译
他想另找份工作，这是因为他再也无法忍受这里的压力了。
→ he wants to find another job he can’t
put up with the pressure here any more.
→He wants to find another job； he can’t put up
with the pressure here any more.
→He can’t put up with the pressure here any more. he
wants to find another job.
The reason why
is that
this is because
That’s why
句型公式：状语从句的省略
【教材原句】 When remembering something new， try to connect it
to our emotions.
当记忆新内容时，试着把它和我们的情感建立联系。
【用法】
（1）状语从句省略的条件：
①when，while，though，even if，unless，if，as if等引导的状语从句
中的主语与主句主语一致或从句主语为it时；
②状语从句谓语中含有be动词时。
（2）状语从句省略的形式：
省略从句中的主语和be动词。
【品悟】 With me accompanying you， you behave as if at home.
有我陪着你，你的举止就像在家一样。
【点津】 省略句中的谓语动词如果和主语之间构成逻辑上的主谓关
系，则用动词-ing形式；若构成动宾关系，则用动词-ed形式；若谓语
动词表示尚未发生的动作，则用动词不定式形式。
【写美】 完成句子/句型转换
①He looked around， something important.
他环顾四周，好像在寻找什么重要的东西。
② Tang poems， I am very delighted.
当被告知你对唐诗感兴趣时，我非常高兴。
③You must be more careful while you’re doing the experiment.
→You must be more careful .
④If it is possible， try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
→ ， try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
as if to search for
When told you are interested in
while doing the experiment
If possible
课时检测 · 提能力
培育学科素养
4
维度一：品句填词
1. The driver lost control on a （弯曲） and the vehicle hit a
tree.
2. Her telephone number differs from mine by one （数字）.
3. Her （技术） has improved a lot over the past season.
4. The tiger opened its mouth and exposed big and （锋利的）
teeth.
curve
digit
technique
sharp
5. Stem c research is supported by many doctors.
6. Women’s magazines just don’t p articles on the harmful
effects of smoking.
ell
ublish
维度二：词形转换
1. He was remembering a story heard in （child）.
2. Their experiences contrast （sharp） with those of other
children.
3. I’ll make （arrange） for you to be met at the
airport.
4. Mothers are often the ones who provide （emotion）
support for the family.
childhood
sharply
arrangements
emotional
5. I could feel the （excite） in the air as the concert was
about to begin.
6. They produced a （photography） record of the
event.
7. His （time） advice prevented me from making a costly
mistake.
8. A couple of other points about （memory） are also
very important for language learning.
excitement
photographic
timely
memorisation
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据括号内的汉语提示完成下列句子。
1. When you lose a job opportunity， （那是因
为） it wasn’t the right job for you.
2. I can’t stand people complaining around me （当
工作时）.
3. She could barely sleep （激动） the night before
her first day at a new job.
4. （放轻松） on your first day of work； you’ll get
familiar with it soon.
5. She exercised regularly and maintained a balanced diet， and
（结果）， her health improved significantly.
it/that is because
when working
in excitement
Take it easy
as a
result
维度四：课文语法填空
We remember things that have strong connections in our mind，
especially 1. （emotion） connections.Childhood
memories are often very emotional.So it is important to connect something
new with what we already know.Also，we can try to retell what we have
learnt to a few others.
emotional
A person with a photographic memory could remember every detail of
2. picture，a book or an event many 3. （year） later，
but no one has proved that there are people 4. really have
photographic memories.So we simply need to focus on the important ideas
and be curious about what we learn when 5.
（memorise） detailed learning materials.
a
years
who
memorising
This is natural for many people.The sharpest loss of memory
6. （occur） during the very early period after
learning.Therefore，one of the golden rules to increase how much we
remember 7. （be） to review the material 8.
（periodical），especially during the first day after learning.
Our memory reaches its full power 9. the age of 25.After this
age，however，the brain starts to get smaller.By middle age，our
memory is significantly 10. （bad） than when we were young.
occurs
is
periodically
at
worse
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
（2024·山东六校高一下联考）An Atlanta mother is making her
kids work hard for their money.Instead of giving them an allowance，
Shaketha Marion McGregor is giving them actual job titles and duties.Her
innovative idea that she posted on Facebook has been shared over 114，
000 times.
In a selfie， the mother of three showed that she was now “hiring”
for three positions：laundry supervisor， lead housekeeper and kitchen
manager for her company called “This Mom Means Business”.The
photo also showed that she would be holding interviews for these jobs.The
applicants？Her three kids： Jahkeem， 13， Takeia， 10， and
Serinity， 6.
McGregor said the interviews went smoothly.To her surprise， the
youngest was the most professional.“Jahkeem almost laughed the entire
time， which caused me to laugh a lot， too.It was tons of fun.His only
questions were， ‘How much do I get paid？How often do I get paid？
And do I have to pay tax？’”
The kids have been handling the responsibilities of their new job
duties pretty well so far， though it has only been about a week.McGregor
says they’re anxiously awaiting their first paycheck.The mother said she
came up with the idea after she had to replace a lot of items she lost during
a tragedy.“We lost a lot of things last year in a house fire and I’ve been
really working hard to recover the things that we need，” McGregor
said.“And my kids continued to ask for things that they want so I figured
it would be best to have them earn it.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一位母亲为了培养孩子们的理财
观，给他们实际的职务和职责，让他们通过付出劳动来赚取所需。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一位母亲为了培养孩子们的理财观，
给他们实际的职务和职责，让他们通过付出劳动来赚取所需之物。
1. Why does the Atlanta mother conduct interviews？（ ）
A. To hire some people for her company.
B. To reduce her own pressure from work.
C. To let her kids earn money through labour.
D. To help her kids know how to save money.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，这位母亲让她的孩
子们努力工作来赚钱，所以她举办面试是为了让她的孩子们通
过劳动赚钱。
2.What do we know from the photo mentioned in Paragraph 2？（ ）
A. The way the kids do their duties.
B. The positions that may be applied for.
C. How the kids get along with each other.
D. How the kids compete for the jobs.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的In a selfie， the mother of
three showed that she was now “hiring” for three positions：laundry
supervisor， lead housekeeper and kitchen manager可知，这张自拍照
展示了孩子们可以应聘的职位。
3.Who performed best in the interview？（ ）
A. Takeia. B. Shaketha.
C. Jahkeem. D. Serinity.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的To her surprise， the
youngest was the most professional.可知，在面试过程中，最小的孩
子是最专业的，Serinity最小，所以Serinity在面试中表现最佳。
4.What happened to the family？（ ）
A. They suffered a fire.
B. They lost their home.
C. The father died in a tragedy.
D. They moved to a new city.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的We lost a lot of things
last year in a house fire可知，McGregor家里因为一场大火损失了很
多东西，所以McGregor家曾遭受过大火。
B
（2024·山东六校高一下月考）In the professional or career world，
a gap year is when one stops their formal work life to pursue other
interests， generally unrelated to their regular line of work.However，
today gap year refers mostly to a year taken between high school and
college.
During this gap year， American students engage in advanced
academic courses， extra-academic courses and non-academic courses，
such as year-long pre-college maths courses， language studies， learning
a trade， art studies， volunteer work， travel， internships （实习工
作）， sports and more.
British and European students， however， take a much more
vacation-style approach to the gap year by generally working for 3-6
months and then traveling throughout the globe for the remaining time
before college begins.This is intended to expand the mind， personal
confidence， experiences， and interests before college.
Let’s look at the gap year in the following countries：
Denmark
Denmark has sought to limit the number of students who take a year
out， penalizing students who delay their education to travel abroad or
work full-time.In 2006， it was announced that fewer students than before
had taken a year out.
India
In India， the practice of taking time out after high school
education， popularly called a drop year， has been on a quick rise in
recent years， primarily students deciding to enroll in coaching institutions
to prepare themselves for rigorous college entrance
examinations.However， utilizing that year off for travel or non-academic
courses etc.is still not common.
Republic of Korea
In Republic of Korea， gap year is defined as time for the youth to
think about directions of their lives by going through gap year programs
such as voluntary activities， career exploration， education， having a
relationship， internship and enterprise while he or she pauses studying.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom a year out is a common choice before
university， again to travel or volunteer， gaining life experience.All
universities seem to welcome gap year applicants， no different from
going straight to university from previous education.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。gap year可以译为“空档年”或“间
隔年”，它主要指一些国家高中生毕业后用来外出旅游、学习、打
工、度假等的一年，其主要目的是丰富阅历、提升自己，以便为将
来的大学生活作好准备。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。gap year可以译为“空档年”或“间
隔年”，它主要指一些国家高中生毕业后用来外出旅游、学习、打
工、度假等的一年，其主要目的是丰富阅历、提升自己，以便为将
来的大学生活作好准备。
5. American students take a gap year mainly for the purpose of .
（ ）
A. making some money B. making some friends
C. relaxing themselves D. improving themselves
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，美国高中生主要利用间
隔年来学习各种课程，他们这样做显然是为了自我提升。
A. To take a part-time job.
B. To study for examinations.
C. To travel around the world.
D. To engage in volunteer work.
解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段可知，印度学生主要利用
间隔年来复习，为即将到来的高考作准备。
6.Why do students in India take a gap year？（ ）
解析： 细节理解题。综合最后四段可知，间隔年在英国最
受欢迎。
7.In which country a gap year is the most popular？（ ）
A. India. B. Denmark.
C. United Kingdom. D. Republic of Korea.
8.What is the passage mainly about？（ ）
A. The benefits of a gap year.
B. The ways to take a gap year.
C. Why people take a gap year.
D. An introduction to a gap year.
解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文简要介绍了间隔年这
一社会现象。
Ⅱ.完形填空
As an old teacher， I know that praise can be a huge motivational
tool.I know how to thank my grown kids and my husband for a job well
done.I also get my 9 comments right back when I use the 10 that
makes my preschoolers giggle — BUT.
When one of my students 11 to print her name， I oohed and
aahed.“Wow！ That is a great A， and your letter D is nice and tall，
but your letter E should be 12 ； can you erase it and try to make it
shorter？” I asked.She wasn’t crushed by my comment.She tried
to 13 my expectations.I thought I was 14 ， preparing her for
kindergarten.I don’t believe that my comment would have any long
term 15 on her self-worth.I imagine though， if I’d substituted
（代替） the word BUT with the word AND， she’d have been 16
her accomplishment instead of 17 the “right way” to print her
name.I 18 I had said，“I like your nice tall letters， AND I like
how 19 you are trying to make your letter E. ”
My dear husband helps around the house.I was thrilled he
had 20 my work load.I thanked him.I told him how 21 he is，
and I used that 22 word again.“BUT， why did you 23 small
pieces of bread all over the counter？” Why？ Why？ Why didn’t I
say，“Thank you， AND I greatly appreciate all you do around the
house.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己的两次亲身经历，说
明一个观点：我们在赞扬别人时，最好用and一词代替我们常用的t。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己的两次亲身经历，说
明一个观点：我们在赞扬别人时，最好用and一词代替我们常用的but。
9. A. serious B. funny
C. positive D. casual
解析： 根据上文可知，作者习惯于感谢他人。由此可知，她对
人的评价应该是积极的。
解析： 根据下文可知，当作者接下来使用but时，孩子们会咯咯
作笑。But是一个单词。
10. A. letter B. sign
C. idea D. word
11. A. decided B. managed
C. attempted D. pretended
解析： 根据下文可知，这个学生在尝试用印刷体写她的名字。
attempt意为“尝试；努力”。
12. A. small B. big
C. short D. long
解析： 根据下句can you erase it and try to make it shorter？可
知，作者希望这个学生能将字母E写得短一些。
13. A. take care of B. live up to
C. put up with D. look forward to
解析： 根据语境可知，这个学生没有受到作者评价的影响，而
是努力按作者的要求去做。live up to one’s expectations是一个固
定短语，意为“不辜负某人的期望”。
14. A. trying B. giving
C. devoting D. helping
解析： 根据语境可知，作者认为自己在帮助这位同学为幼儿园
的学习做好准备。
15. A. effect B. benefit
C. progress D. plan
解析： 根据语境可知，作者认为自己的评价不会对这个学生的
自我价值感产生长久的影响。effect意为“效果”。
16. A. proud of B. amazed at
C. curious about D. concerned with
解析： 根据语境可知，当作者使用but时，带有批评的含义；而
使用and则是继续表扬的语气。由此可知，她会为自己的成就而感
到自豪。
17. A. obtaining B. questioning
C. understanding D. explaining
解析： 作者希望那个学生为自己的成就而感到自豪，而不是怀
疑自己书写的能力。
18. A. demand B. expect
C. wish D. imagine
解析： 作者希望自己当初不要那么说，属于对过去事实作出的
虚拟假设。
19. A. easily B. carefully
C. quickly D. hard
解析： 因为作者希望自己沿用前面的语气继续表扬那个学生，
因此这里应该是赞扬该学生付出的努力。
20. A. increased B. lightened
C. produced D. changed
解析： 根据上文可知，丈夫在家里非常勤劳，这自然是帮助作
者减轻了负担。
21. A. patient B. wonderful
C. humorous D. generous
解析： 由于丈夫非常勤劳，作者自然应该夸奖他非常棒。
22. A. naughty B. strange
C. useful D. pleasant
解析： 作者在表扬完丈夫后，接着又习惯性地说出了那个大煞
风景的词——BUT。naughty意为“不妥当的”。
23. A. pick B. make
C. leave D. spread
解析： 根据语境可知，作者的丈夫将面包碎屑弄得到处都是。
leave表示“使某物处于某种状态”。
Ⅲ.语法填空
（2024·郑州高一下期末）As man has a moral nature， to adhere
to moral principles should be everyone’s first 24.
（consider）.Moral principles are more important than all other things，
including position， wealth， even life.Confucius said，“Wealth and
high position 25. （desire） by all men， but I would not
have them if they were not won in the right way.Poverty and low position
are hated by all men， 26. I would not leave them if they
could not be rid of in the right way.”
Confucius gave very clear explanations to the meaning of humanity：
It means to love other men， to help others to stand up， and not to
impose （强加） on others 27. they do not desire
themselves.
Confucius himself loved other men.At that time when social classes
28. （be） distinct， he accepted as students people
29. all levels of society and taught all of them.In
30. （teach） his students， Confucius was in fact helping
them to stand up （succeed） and understand things （the truth）.
In connection with humanity， Confucius mentioned many other
31. （virtue）， such as rightness， propriety，
wisdom， trustworthiness， loyalty， forbearance， filial piety and
brotherly love.He called a man 32. had virtues a gentleman
and a man who was not virtuous a mean man.A virtuous man is always
open and sincere， ready to help other men， free from worries and
fears， and at peace with 33. （he） and the world.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了我国伟大圣人孔子
眼里的道德观。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了我国伟大圣人孔子
眼里的道德观。
24. consideration 本空前面的everyone’s first暗示这里应用名词。
25. are desired 本句主语为Wealth and high position，表示复数概念，
且陈述一个客观事实，应用一般现在时。故填are desired。
26. but 此处孔子的原句为：“富与贵，是人之所欲也；不以其道得
之，不处也。贫与贱，是人之所恶也；不以其道得之，不去也。”由
于前后两个分句表达转折关系，因此用连词but。
27. what 本空前面有动词impose，因此这里应用连接代词what引导
一个宾语从句。这里表示“己所不欲，勿施于人”。
28. were 本句主语为social classes，表示复数概念，另外在陈述过去
的情况，故填were。
29. from 这里表示孔子接受来自社会各阶层的学生。from all levels
of society来自社会各个阶层。
30. teaching 本空前面有介词In，因此这里应用动词-ing形式作
其宾语。
31. virtues 本空后面列举了各种优点和美德，因此用名词的复数
形式。
32. who/that 本空前面的man是先行词，因此这里应用关系代词
who/that引导定语从句。
33. himself 本句主语为A virtuous man，这里表示一个君子经常会与
自己和平相处，也就是获得内心的平静与安宁。
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