Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 GETTING TO THE TOP
维度一：品句填词
1.The child （蹦跳着走） happily along the path， enjoying the sunny day.
2.The story had all the （元素） of a classic adventure， including mystery and heroism.
3.She stood on the （月台）， waving goodbye to her family as the train departed.
4.The storm’s （强度） caught everyone by surprise， causing widespread damage.
5.For their road trip， they decided to （租用） a camper van for more comfort.
6.After the heavy rain， the picnic was （毁坏的）， forcing everyone to stay indoors.
维度二：词形转换
1.They use information about life （long）， education and earnings to grade countries on human development.
2.Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as （extreme） uncomfortable.
3.Our troops took up （defend） positions on high ground overlooking the river.
4.Those who refuse to take that risk （selfish） make others suffer.
5.The new treatment could save Emma’s life and the lives of （count） others.
6.Standards in health care have improved （enormous） compared to 40 years ago.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. （使他与众不同的） is his sense of humour.
2.He wrote a lot in his letter， which can （归结为） it that he felt very sorry for his absence.
3.Please （待在家里） and let me know how you are doing.
4.He has （专心致志于） studying chemistry in the past years.
5. （完全没道理） to suppose she’s lying.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
NOBEL PRIZES 2024
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
John Hopfield； Geoffrey Hinton
“for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”
This year’s awardees used tools from physics to construct methods that helped lay the foundation for today’s powerful machine learning.John Hopfield created a structure that can store and reconstruct information.Geoffrey Hinton invented a method that can independently discover properties in data and which has become important for the large artificial neural networks now in use.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
David Baker
“for computational protein design”
Demis Hassabis； John Jumper
“for protein structure prediction”
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 is about proteins， life’s ingenious （巧妙的） chemical tools.David Baker has succeeded with the almost impossible achievement of building entirely new kinds of proteins.Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have developed an AI model to solve a 50-year-old problem： predicting proteins’ complex structures.These discoveries hold enormous potential.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024
Victor Ambros； Gary Ruvkun
“for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered microRNA， a new class of tiny RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation.Their groundbreaking discovery in the small worm C.elegans revealed a completely new principle of gene regulation.This turned out to be essential for multicellular organisms， including humans.MicroRNAs are proving to be very important for how organisms develop and function.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
Han Kang
“for her intense poetic prose （散文） that confronts historical traumas directly and exposes the weakness of human life”
In all her works， Han Kang faces historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and， in each of her works， exposes the fragility of human life.She has a unique awareness of the connections between body and soul， the living and the dead， and in her poetic and experimental style has become a creator in contemporary prose.
1.Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 for artificial neural networks？（ ）
A.Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun. B.John Hopfield and John Jumper.
C.Demis Hassabis and John Jumper. D.John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton.
2.Which field is the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry focused on？（ ）
A.Protein design and prediction. B.Machine learning.
C.Gene regulation. D.MicroRNA discovery.
3.What main themes do Han Kang’s works explore？（ ）
A.The protection of the natural environment. B.Cross-cultural communication and integration.
C.The impact of technological progress on society. D.Historical traumas and the fragility of human life.
B
Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American particle and experimental physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of nuclear and particle physics.She is best known for conducting the Wu experiment， which proved that parity （对称） is not conserved.This discovery resulted in her colleagues Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang winning the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics， while Wu herself was awarded the Wolf Prize in Physics in 1978.Her expertise in experimental physics aroused comparisons to Marie Curie.
Chien-Shiung Wu was born in a town of Jiangsu Province， China， in 1912.Wu and her father were extremely close， and he encouraged her interests passionately， creating an environment where she was surrounded by books， magazines， and newspapers.Wu received her elementary school education at Mingde Women’s Vocational School founded by her father.
Wu left her hometown in 1923 to go to the Suzhou Women’s Normal School No 2， which was fifty miles from her home.In an era when “getting married” was considered the best destiny for women， she carved out a new path for herself through her diligent and earnest approach to learning and her thirst for knowledge.
In 1936， Chien-Shiung Wu went to the United States to pursue further studies in atomic physics.It was during this period of her education that she came to know Oppenheimer， who was teaching in the Physics Department.Under the guidance of renowned physicists such as Oppenheimer， Lawrence， and Segre， Chien-Shiung Wu successfully completed her studies and her doctoral research.Due to the highly sensitive nature of her work， the details of her research were not revealed until the end of World War Ⅱ.
In 1984， Chien-Shiung Wu returned to China from the United States.At the age of 72， she made a substantial donation of $250，000 to her hometown to support its development.Later， she also became an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
In 1997， Chien-Shiung Wu passed away.Before her death， she requested to be buried in her hometown of Suzhou.Today， her tombstone in Taicang， Suzhou， bears the inscription： “She was an outstanding global citizen and a forever Chinese.”
4.Which of the following is NOT Wu’s achievement？（ ）
A.She won the Wolf Prize in Physics.
B.Her finding led to her colleagues’ winning Nobel Prize.
C.Her experiment proved that parity is not conserved.
D.Her assistance made Marie Curie incomparable.
5.What can we infer about her childhood？（ ）
A.She lived close to the elementary school. B.Her father played a significant role in her growth.
C.She might have accepted women’s destiny. D.She was a born book-lover.
6.What can we know about her research work in the USA？（ ）
A.It was kept secret during World War Ⅱ. B.It was carried out on her own.
C.Most of her research was about nature. D.She carved out a new way to do research work.
7.Which of the following can best describe Chien-Shiung Wu？（ ）
A.Knowledge-seeking and patriotic. B.Unconventional and honest.
C.Hard-working and considerate. D.Global-minded and sensitive.
Ⅱ.完形填空
Many years ago， I wrote a story.My 8 was to see the story on the shelves. 9 ， it was far from being published.
I had to 10 I should rewrite it and I needed fresh views on my story.I needed an editor to 11 where I was going wrong， edit away unnecessary description， and point out where I needed to add more details.
There were some applicants for the job but finally Jasmine Gower 12 the position.Her feedback was so detailed that I knew she was the 13 person that I was looking for.One key thing Jasmine spotted was that my book should balance the 14 .Also， she suggested adding more details to the older characters of the story.When I struggled with how to 15 the story， I found it hard to create a satisfying ending.Then Jasmine 16 me to create an unexpected ending that readers couldn’t 17 .With her advice， the story went nicely and left readers with a surprising ending.As a 18 ， my dream of publishing the story was achieved.And it seemed as if readers couldn’t 19 reading it！
I’ve received so many 20 that have truly warmed my heart.What I could be completely confident about was the fact that I had a really 21 story， a well-balanced structure， characters， and a wonderful ending.With Jasmine’s help， I feel very proud of what I’ve created and now 22 to write the next five books in my series.
8.（ ）A.reason B.objective C.theory D.choice
9.（ ）A.Unavoidably B.Finally C.Regularly D.Unfortunately
10.（ ）A.inform B.believe C.acknowledge D.mean
11.（ ）A.spot B.doubt C.hide D.obey
12.（ ）A.made out B.left off C.competed for D.took up
13.（ ）A.secure B.honest C.suitable D.energetic
14.（ ）A.mind B.structure C.origin D.time
15.（ ）A.conclude B.continue C.promote D.follow
16.（ ）A.commanded B.advised C.forced D.allowed
17.（ ）A.understand B.evaluate C.advocate D.predict
18.（ ）A.rule B.mode C.consequence D.threat
19.（ ）A.enjoy B.suggest C.finish D.resist
20.（ ）A.reviews B.patents C.warnings D.applications
21.（ ）A.average B.great C.short D.familiar
22.（ ）A.decide B.fail C.offer D.learn
Ⅲ.语法填空
Marie Curie， born in 1867 in Warsaw， Poland， encountered many challenges during her early life due to both her gender and her family’s financial struggles.Despite these hardships， Marie’s parents，23. were educators themselves， helped her develop a deep love for learning and Polish culture in her 24. （gradual）.
Marie was initially denied higher education 25. （opportunity） due to societal restrictions and lack of financial resources.In response， she joined 26. underground organization known as the Flying University， aimed at providing Polish education.
Marie Curie’s 27. （remark） path to scientific greatness began when she arrived in Paris in 1891 for higher education.28. （inspire） by French physicist Henri Becquerel， Marie chose to explore uranium （铀）， which led her to the discovery of radioactivity， 29. （reveal） that matter could go through atomic-level transformations.
Marie Curie worked with her husband， Pierre Curie， ultimately discovering two new elements， polonium and radium.Their work 30. （publish） in 1898.
In 1903， Marie Curie， Pierre Curie， and Henri Becquerel were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 31. their pioneering work in radioactivity.Marie became the first woman 32. （receive） a Nobel Prize， marking a historic achievement.
Ⅳ.应用文写作
罗文·艾金森（Rowan Atkinson）是著名的喜剧大师，在世界各地拥有众多的粉丝。请你根据下表提供的信息，写一篇英语短文介绍他。
人物 罗文·艾金森，英国著名的喜剧演员，1955年1月6日出生于英格兰，毕业于牛津大学
荧幕形象 所扮演的憨豆先生风靡世界；他的荧幕形象有点傻，但是他通过这个角色告诉人们对生活要乐观
表演方式 通过丰富的肢体动作来展示自己的幽默，使人发笑
评价 出色的演技为他赢得了许多奖项，被誉为继卓别林之后的又一位喜剧大师
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：喜剧演员 comedian；牛津大学 Oxford University
Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 GETTING TO THE TOP
基础知识自测
维度一
1.skipped 2.elements 3.platform 4.intensity 5.hire 6.ruined
维度二
1.length 2.extremely 3.defensive 4.selfishly
5.countless 6.enormously
维度三
1.What sets him apart 2.boil down to 3.stay in
4.applied himself to 5.There is no reason
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年诺贝尔物理学奖、化学奖、生理学或医学奖以及文学奖的获奖者及其获奖原因等。
1.D 细节理解题。根据The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024部分中的“for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”可知，2024年因在人工神经网络方面的贡献而获得诺贝尔物理学奖的是John Hopfield和Geoffrey Hinton。
2.A 细节理解题。根据The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024部分中的“for computational protein design”以及“for protein structure prediction”可知，2024年诺贝尔化学奖聚焦于蛋白质设计与预测领域。
3.D 细节理解题。根据The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024部分中的“for her intense poetic prose （散文） that confronts historical traumas directly and exposes the weakness of human life”以及下段第一句可知，韩江作品主要探讨的主题是历史创伤以及人类生活的脆弱性。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了美籍华裔核物理学家吴健雄的个人经历以及成就。
4.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的She is best known ...aroused comparisons to Marie Curie.可知，D项（她的帮助使玛丽·居里无与伦比）与文意不符，不属于吴健雄的成就。
5.B 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，吴健雄的父亲鼓励了她的兴趣，给她创造了良好的学习环境。由此推断，她的父亲在她的成长过程中起到了重要作用。
6.A 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，她在美国的研究工作在第二次世界大战期间是保密的。
7.A 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知，吴健雄勤奋认真地学习，充满求知精神；再结合倒数第二段可知，她后来回到祖国工作，捐款支持家乡发展，是热爱祖国的。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过聘请编辑Jasmine Gower来改进自己的故事，最终成功出版并获得读者好评的经历。
8.B 根据上句中的I wrote a story和空后的to see the story on the shelves可知，作者写了一个故事，目标是看到故事被出版。reason原因；objective目标；theory理论；choice选择。
9.D 根据空后的it was far from being published可知，作者写的故事根本不能出版，这是不幸的。unavoidably不可避免地；finally最后；regularly定期地；unfortunately不幸的是。
10.C 根据空后的I should rewrite it可知，作者必须得承认要重新写这个故事。inform告知；believe相信；acknowledge承认；mean意味着。
11.A 根据空前的I needed an editor可知，作者需要一个编辑，他可以发现作者的错误。spot发现；doubt怀疑；hide躲藏；obey遵守。
12.D 根据下句中的Her feedback was so detailed可知，Jasmine Gower后来担任这个职位。take up the position意为“开始担任某个职位”。make out辨别；leave off停止，中断；compete for为争夺某物而竞争。
13.C 根据空前的Her feedback was so detailed可知，Jasmine的反馈很详细，是作者寻找的合适的人选。secure安全的；honest诚实的；suitable合适的；energetic精力充沛的。
14.B 根据空前的my book should balance 可知，此处指书要平衡结构。最后一段中的a well-balanced structure也是提示。mind头脑；structure结构；origin起源；time时间。
15.A 根据后半句I found it hard to create a satisfying ending可知，作者是在为如何结束这个故事而苦苦挣扎。conclude结束；continue继续；promote促进；follow跟随。
16.B 根据下句中的With her advice可知，Jasmine给作者建议。command命令；advise建议；force强迫；allow允许。
17.D 根据空前的unexpected ending可知，意外的结局是读者无法预测的。understand明白；evaluate评价；advocate提倡；predict预测。
18.C 根据后半句my dream of publishing the story was achieved可知，作者的故事出版了，这是最终发生的结果。rule规则；mode方式，做法；consequence结果；threat威胁。
19.D 根据下一段中的a well-balanced structure， characters， and a wonderful ending可知，作者写的故事很棒，所以读者们难以抵抗这个故事的诱惑。enjoy喜欢；suggest建议；finish完成；resist抵抗。
20.A 根据空后的have truly warmed my heart可知，读者的评论温暖了作者的心。review 评论；patent 专利；warning 警告；application 应用。
21.B 根据空后的a well-balanced structure， characters， and a wonderful ending可知，作者的故事很棒。average平均的；great很棒的；short短的；familiar熟悉的。
22.A 根据空后的to write the next five books in my series可知，再写五本书是作者的决定。decide决定；fail失败；offer提供；learn学习。
Ⅲ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了著名科学家——玛丽·居里。
23.who 考查关系代词。句意：尽管有这些困难，玛丽的父母，他们本身就是教育工作者，帮助她逐渐培养了对学习和波兰文化的热爱。空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中作主语，先行词为Marie’s parents。故填who。
24.gradually 考查副词。分析句子结构可知，空处应用副词修饰动词develop。故填gradually。
25.opportunities 考查名词。句意：由于社会限制和缺乏经济资源，玛丽最初被剥夺了接受高等教育的机会。空处应为名词作宾语，空前无限定词修饰，应用名词的复数形式。故填opportunities。
26.an 考查冠词。句意：作为回应，她加入了一个名为“飞行大学”的地下组织，该组织旨在提供波兰教育。空后为名词单数，表示泛指，应用不定冠词；且underground的读音以元音音素开头。故填an。
27.remarkable 考查形容词。句意：1891年，玛丽·居里来到巴黎接受高等教育，开始了她通往科学探索之旅的非凡之路。空处应为形容词，修饰空后的名词path。故填remarkable。
28.Inspired 考查非谓语动词。句意：受法国物理学家亨利·贝克勒尔的启发，玛丽选择探索铀，这使她发现了放射性现象，揭示了物质可以经历原子水平的转变。空处在句中作非谓语，与其逻辑主语Marie之间是逻辑上的被动关系，应用过去分词形式作状语。故填Inspired。
29.revealing 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作非谓语，表示自然而然的结果，应用动词-ing形式作状语。故填revealing。
30.was published 考查时态和语态。句意：他们的研究成果于1898年发表。空处为句子的谓语，和主语Their work之间是被动关系，时间状语为in 1898，应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was published。
31.for 考查介词。句意：1903年，玛丽·居里、皮埃尔·居里和亨利·贝克勒尔因其在放射性方面的开创性工作而被共同授予诺贝尔物理学奖。固定短语award sb for sth意为“因为某事而奖励某人”。故填for。
32.to receive 考查非谓语动词。句意：玛丽成为第一位获得诺贝尔奖的女性，这是一项历史性的成就。空处为动词不定式作后置定语，the first to do sth意为“第一个做某事的人”。故填to receive。
Ⅳ.
Rowan Atkinson was born in England on 6 January 1955 and graduated from the famous Oxford University.He won many fans both in the UK and many other countries.
Mr Bean， played by Rowan Atkinson， is popular all over the world.The characters are a bit silly， but through these roles， he tells people to be optimistic about life.He shows his humor through rich body movements， which makes people laugh.
Having excellent acting skills， Rowan Atkinson won many awards and he was hailed as one of the greatest comedians after Chaplin.
6 / 6Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 GETTING TO THE TOP
Why do Olympic athletes push themselves to the limits①？[1]As one of the Olympic athletes， I miss birthday parties， ruin② family holidays and skip③ nights out， but there is a very good reason for giving up④ so much. “We’re worried about you，” said my friend from across the table.He was worried that I had no longer⑤ become fun to train with and that I was in danger of⑥ being left with only a world championship medal and no one to share it with.
[1]本句是一个由but连接的并列句。在第一个分句中含有三个并列的谓语动词；在第二个分句中含有一个固定句型there is a very good reason for，意为“有合理的理由……”。
I could have become angry or defensive⑦.Don’t they know how hard it is to be at the top in sport？ Don’t they know what it takes to get there？ However， deep down⑧ I knew elements⑨ of what he was saying were right.I was always tired and every workout⑩ had a mental intensity that seemed too much for most to handle.I was pushing the limits and extremes beyond what most thought were healthy.
These are the fears I face as a professional athlete on a day-to-day basis.Who am I doing this for？ How much is too much？ Why am I doing this？ How can I be so selfish ？ What are the sacrifices for？
[2]I think of countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed， ruining a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool to train in， almost missing my brother’s wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the “no-go” areas in order to do a group ride with the local triathletes . The list is endless.
[2]句中分词短语ruining ...、 missing ...和driving ...作think of的宾语；第二个because引导原因状语从句，从句中含有句型be busy doing，意为“忙于做……”。
It boils down to this： I was born with an enormous amount of drive and determination.From a small girl， I would stay in at lunch time just to get ahead on class work rather than go out and play； I would get the bus on my own at ten years old and go to swim 100 lengths of the pool while other kids played pool games； I was the only girl in a rugby club of 250 boys.I have always lived my life to extremes.[3]Call it unhealthy if you want， but that is the way I roll， no matter what it is I’m applying myself to .
Being a professional athlete is no different.If you want to be an Olympic champion， it’s all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors.
Can this be overdone？ Absolutely.But if your dream is to be the best and reach the winner’s platform ， you had better be totally committed to your sport.[4]In the words of the British triathlete Alistair Brownlee， even if it means getting injured ， “I’d prefer to have three or four outstanding years of winning stuff rather than have ten years of being average .”
Doing what we do as athletes sets us apart because we are willing to do that extra little bit that might take us to the top.It is certainly not a balanced way to live and it is certainly not normal but those words are generally not used for anyone who is striving for greatness.
[3]本句为并列句。but连接两个并列分句；第一个分句是祈使句；第二个分句中含有no matter what引导的让步状语从句。
[4]本句是一个主从复合句。句中even if引导让步状语从句，主句为直接引语。
①push oneself to the limits
把某人推到极限
②ruin vt.毁掉，糟蹋，毁坏
③skip vt.不做（本来应做的事）；蹦跳着走
④give up 放弃
⑤no longer 不再
⑥in danger of 处于……危险之中
⑦defensive adj.戒备的，自卫的
⑧deep down 内心深处
⑨element n.基本部分；要素
⑩workout n.训练，锻炼
intensity n.强度；强烈
selfish adj.自私的，自私自利的
sacrifice n.牺牲
countless adj.无数的，数不尽的
because of 由于，因为
search for 寻找
hire vt.租用
triathlete n.铁人三项运动员
boil vi.& vt.（使）沸腾，煮沸
boil down to sth 归结为；要点是
enormous adj.巨大的，庞大的
stay in 待在家里
get ahead 取得进步
rather than 而不是
length n.长度
apply oneself to sth 努力；专心致志于某事
apart adj.& adv.分开；散开
apart from ...除……之外
platform n.舞台；月台
be committed to 全身心投入
injured adj.受伤的
outstanding adj.杰出的，优秀的
average adj.平庸的，普通的；平均的 n.平均水平；平均数
normal adj.正常的，平常的
参考译文
为什么奥林匹克运动员要将自己逼到极限呢？作为一名奥林匹克运动员，我错过生日聚会、破坏家庭旅行、放弃夜晚外出，但是放弃这么多是有合理的理由的。“我们很担心你，”坐在我对面的朋友说。他担心和我一起训练不再是一件愉悦的事情，担心我处于只剩下世界冠军的奖牌而无人可以分享的危险境地。 我本可以生气或者辩解一下的。难道他们不知道在运动中处于顶峰有多难吗？难道他们不知道走向顶峰需要付出多少吗？然而，在内心深处，我知道他说的有一些是对的。我总是疲惫不堪，每次锻炼带来的心理压力对于大多数人来说都难以应对。我把极限提升到了大多数人认为超出健康的程度。 这些是我作为职业运动员日常面临的恐惧。我这样做是为了谁？太多是多少？我为什么要这样做？我怎么能这么自私？这些牺牲是为了什么？ 我想到了曾经错过的无数生日派对和本来可以外出狂欢的夜晚，因为一直寻找可以训练的游泳池，而破坏了一次去法国的全家旅行；我忙于在约翰内斯堡市中心租车，差点错过哥哥的婚礼； 开车闯过“禁行”区，以便和当地的铁人三项运动员一起骑行训练。这样的事情不计其数。 归根结底，我天生就是个特别有干劲和意志力的人。我还是个小女孩时，为了在课业上名列前茅，午餐时间我会留下来学习而不出去玩；十岁的时候，当别的孩子在泳池戏水时，我会自己乘公共汽车去游泳池游50个来回；橄榄球俱乐部里，有 250 个男孩，只有我一个女孩。生活中我一向把事情做到极致。你若说这是一种病态也行，但这就是我的做事风格，不管做什么我都会全力以赴。 成为一名职业运动员也不例外。如果你想成为奥运冠军，就要在训练中多付出那额外的一点点，它将使你从竞争者中脱颖而出。 这过分吗？当然。但如果你的梦想是成为最棒的并站上胜利者的奖台，你最好全身心投入运动项目中。用英国铁人三项运动员阿利斯特尔·布朗利的话来说，即使这意味着受伤，“我也宁愿有三到四年的胜利辉煌，而不选择十年的平庸无为。” 做运动员让我们与众不同，因为我们愿意做到那额外的一点点，以使我们走向顶峰。它当然不是一种平衡的生活方式，也肯定不寻常，但寻常、平衡这些词是不会用来形容追求伟大的人的。
Step One： Pre-reading
Discuss the questions.Use the phrases below to help you.（Answers may vary.）
1.Which athlete do you admire most？ Why？
2.What did they do to get to the top of the sport？
□to push oneself to the limits
□to live one’s life to extremes
□to be totally focused on the sport
□to give up everything for the sport
□to be willing to do the extra little bit
□to strive for greatness
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
What’s the text mainly about？（ ）
A.The author’s view of the Olympics.
B.The ways to be a top athlete.
C.Experience and feelings as an Olympic athlete.
D.The reason why Olympic athletes push themselves to the limits.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.What did the author’s friend worry about？（ ）
A.The author didn’t push herself to the limits.
B.The author wouldn’t win a world championship medal.
C.There was only medals in the author’s eyes.
D.The author missed so many birthday parties and holidays.
2.What was one of the fears the author faced？（ ）
A.Reasons for pushing the limits.
B.Her competitors’ efforts.
C.Class work at school.
D.Her friend’s worries.
3.What would the author do when she was young？（ ）
A.Go out and play.
B.Play pool games.
C.Go to swim.
D.Take holidays often.
4.What should a professional athlete be？（ ）
A.Hard-working. B.Intelligent.
C.Cheerful. D.Careful.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
1.Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing the author’s doubting and questioning herself.
2.Read the passage carefully and find the sentence describing the author’s sacrificing her social life.
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1.He was worried that I had no longer become fun to train with and that I was in danger of being left with only a world championship medal and no one to share it with.
句式分析
自主翻译：
2.If you want to be an Olympic champion， it’s all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors.
句式分析
自主翻译：
3.Doing what we do as athletes sets us apart because we are willing to do that extra little bit that might take us to the top.
句式分析
自主翻译：
Ⅲ.讨论
1.What are the three most important reasons why the author was able to get to the top？ Find evidence to support your conclusion.
2.What is your opinion about the author’s attitude and commitment to the profession she has chosen？
核心词汇集释
1.ruin vt.毁掉，糟蹋，毁坏 n.毁坏；废墟
教材原句 As one of the Olympic athletes， I miss birthday parties， ruin family holidays and skip nights out， but there is a very good reason for giving up so much.作为一名奥林匹克运动员，我错过生日聚会、破坏家庭旅行、放弃夜晚外出，但是放弃这么多是有合理的理由的。
【用法】
（1）ruin oneself 毁掉自己
（2）be/lie in ruins 成为废墟；毁灭
fall into ruin 成为废墟；破败不堪
【佳句】 Tom accidentally dropped the birthday cake on the floor， which ruined the party plans and disappointed his little sister.（动作描写）
汤姆不小心把生日蛋糕掉在了地上，这毁了派对计划，让他的小妹妹感到失望。
【练透】 单句语法填空/语块表达
①He ruined （he） by constantly making poor decisions.His friends tried to warn him， but he didn’t listen.
②The old famous castle （成为废墟） after the big flood.
【写美】 完成句子
③After the storm， the small coastal village ， with houses and roads severely damaged.暴风雨过后，这个沿海小村庄变成了一片废墟，房屋和道路严重受损。
2.apply oneself to sth 努力；专心致志于某事
教材原句 Call it unhealthy if you want， but that is the way I roll， no matter what it is I’m applying myself to.
你若说这是一种病态也行，但这就是我的做事风格，不管做什么我都会全力以赴。
【用法】
（1）apply vt. 涂；运用；使致力（于）
vi. 申请；应用，使用；适用
apply （to sb） for ... （向某人）申请……
apply ...to ... 把……运用/涂抹到……上
（2）applicant n. 申请人
application n. 申请；应用
【佳句】 If you apply yourself to your studies， you will surely see improvement in your grades.（建议信）
如果你专注于你的学习，你的成绩肯定会有所提高。
【练透】 根据提示完成小片段
①When an idea occurred to him， he first （把它应用于） his work.He also （申请了一项专利） about it.Then he （专心于） it and made necessary changes.
【写美】 完成句子
② as a volunteer of the English Association. （申请信）
我写信是想申请英语协会志愿者的职位。
3.set sb/sth apart 使与众不同
教材原句 If you want to be an Olympic champion， it’s all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors.
如果你想成为奥运冠军，就要在训练中多付出那额外的一点点，它将使你从竞争者中脱颖而出。
【用法】
set off 动身；出发；引爆；引发
set down 写下；放下
set out （to do sth） 出发；开始（做某事）
set about （doing sth） 着手（做某事）
set aside 将……放在一边；为……节省或保留（钱或时间）；不理会
【佳句】 He had a particular voice，which set him apart from others in our small town.
他嗓音特别，这使他不同于我们小镇上的其他人。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It was completely dark when we saw fireworks being set in the distance.
②Armed with the information you have gathered， you can set preparing your business plan.
【写美】 完成句子
③You should listen carefully and . （建议信）
你应该认真听，尤其是要写下重要的信息。
4.average adj.平庸的，普通的；平均的 n.平均水平；平均数
教材原句 I’d prefer to have three or four outstanding years of winning stuff rather than have ten years of being average.我也宁愿有三到四年的胜利辉煌，而不选择十年的平庸无为。
【用法】
（1）an average of 平均有（后跟数词）
（2）on （the） average 平均起来
above （the） average 在平均水平以上
below （the） average 在平均水平以下
【佳句】 He works hard and his grade is above （the） average in his class.（人物介绍）
他学习刻苦，成绩在班里高于平均水平。
We fail one student per year on average.
我们平均每年有一个学生不及格。
【练透】 根据提示完成小片段
①There were 90 students getting full marks in the exam， （平均） 18 students in each class.Tom’s score was （在平均水平以上）.
【写美】 完成句子
②All students have two PE classes a week and run for . （体育活动）
所有学生每周上两节体育课，平均每天跑20分钟。
重点句型解构
1.句型公式：there is a good reason （to be/for）意为“……有合理的理由”
教材原句 As one of the Olympic athletes， I miss birthday parties， ruin family holidays and skip nights out， but there is a very good reason for giving up so much.作为一名奥林匹克运动员，我错过生日聚会、破坏家庭旅行、放弃夜晚外出，但是放弃这么多是有合理的理由的。
【用法】
There is no good reason （to be/for） 没有理由……
There is no need to do sth 没有必要做某事
There is no point （in） doing sth 做某事没有意义
【品悟】 There is a good reason for the school to start teaching a second language； it enhances students’ global awareness.（观点介绍）
学校开始教授第二外语是有合理的理由的；这增强了学生的全球意识。
【写美】 微写作
①没有理由拒绝他的邀请。
②没有必要担心他。
③和他争论没有意义。
2.句型公式：would do ...rather than do ...意为“宁愿做……而不愿做……”
教材原句 From a small girl， I would stay in at lunch time just to get ahead on class work rather than go out and play ...
我还是个小女孩时，为了在课业上名列前茅，午餐时间我会留下来学习而不出去玩……
【用法】
would do ...rather than do ...＝would rather do ...than do ...表示“宁愿做……而不愿做……”，类似的表达还有prefer to do ...rather than do ...
【品悟】 He would read books rather than play video games， because he found more joy in stories.
他宁愿读书也不愿玩电子游戏，因为他在故事中找到了更多的乐趣。
【写美】 句型转换
I would rather go hungry than turn to him for financial help.
→I turn to him for financial help.
→I turn to him for financial help.
→I prefer for financial help.
Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 GETTING TO THE TOP
【文本透析·剖语篇】
Step Two
Ⅰ.D
Ⅱ.1－4 CACA
Ⅲ.1.ruin 2.skip 3.unhealthy 4.applying 5.extra
6.competitors 7.apart 8.top
Step Three
Ⅰ.1.（1）Who am I doing this for？
（2）How much is too much？
（3）Why am I doing this？
（4）How can I be so selfish？
（5）What are the sacrifices for？
2.I think of countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed， ruining a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool to train in， almost missing my brother’s wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the “no-go” areas in order to do a group ride with the local triathletes.
Ⅱ.1.他担心和我一起训练不再是一件愉悦的事情，担心我处于只剩下世界冠军的奖牌而无人可以分享的危险境地。
2.如果你想成为奥运冠军，就要在训练中多付出那额外的一点点，它将使你从竞争者中脱颖而出。
3.做运动员让我们与众不同，因为我们愿意做到那额外的一点点，以使我们走向顶峰。
Ⅲ.1.（1）She was born with an enormous amount of drive and determination.（Para.5）
（2）She has always lived her life to extremes，whatever it is she is applying herself to.（Para.5）
（3）As a professional athlete，she is prepared to do that little extra thing in her preparation that will set her apart from her competitors.（Para.6）
2.In my opinion， the author’s passion for her profession and her sacrifices for her dream are admirable.I believe she will realise her dream sooner or later.If we have such determination and commitment， everything is possible no matter what profession we choose.
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①himself ②fell into ruin ③was/lay in ruins
2.①applied it to； applied for a patent； applied himself to
②I’m writing to apply for the position
3.①off ②about ③set down important information in particular
4.①on average； above average ②an average of 20 minutes every day
重点句型解构
1.①There is no reason to turn down his invitation. ②There is no need to worry about him. ③There is no point （in） arguing with him.
2.prefer to go hungry rather than； would go hungry rather than； going hungry to turning to him
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Section Ⅴ LESSON 3 GETTING TO THE TOP
目 录
01
篇章助解·释疑难
02
文本透析·剖语篇
03
核心知识·巧突破
04
课时检测·提能力
篇章助解·释疑难
Why do Olympic athletes push themselves to the limits①？ [1]As one
of the Olympic athletes， I miss birthday parties， ruin② family holidays
and skip③ nights out， but there is a very good reason for giving up④ so
much. “We’re worried about you，” said my friend from across the
table.He was worried that I had no longer⑤ become fun to train with and
that I was in danger of⑥ being left with only a world championship medal
and no one to share it with.
[1]本句是一个由but连接的并列句。在第一个分句中含有三个并
列的谓语动词；在第二个分句中含有一个固定句型there is a very good
reason for，意为“有合理的理由……”。
①push oneself to the limits
把某人推到极限
②ruin vt.毁掉，糟蹋，毁坏
③skip vt.不做（本来应做的事）；蹦跳着走
④give up 放弃
⑤no longer 不再
⑥in danger of 处于……危险之中
⑦defensive adj.戒备的，自卫的
I could have become angry or defensive⑦.Don’t they know how hard
it is to be at the top in sport？ Don’t they know what it takes to get there？
However， deep down⑧ I knew elements⑨ of what he was saying were
right.I was always tired and every workout⑩ had a mental intensity that
seemed too much for most to handle.I was pushing the limits and extremes
beyond what most thought were healthy.
These are the fears I face as a professional athlete on a day-to-day
basis.Who am I doing this for？ How much is too much？ Why am I doing
this？ How can I be so selfish ？ What are the sacrifices for？
[2]I think of countless birthday parties and nights out I have
missed， ruining a family holiday in France because of the endless
search for a swimming pool to train in， almost missing my brother’s
wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg
and driving through the “no-go” areas in order to do a group ride with the
local triathletes . The list is endless.
[2]句中分词短语ruining ...、 missing ...和driving ...作think of的宾
语；第二个because引导原因状语从句，从句中含有句型be busy
doing，意为“忙于做……”。
⑧deep down 内心深处
⑨element n.基本部分；要素
⑩workout n.训练，锻炼
intensity n.强度；强烈
selfish adj.自私的，自私自利的
sacrifice n.牺牲
countless adj.无数的，数不尽的
because of 由于，因为
search for 寻找
hire vt.租用
triathlete n.铁人三项运动员
It boils down to this： I was born with an enormous amount of
drive and determination.From a small girl， I would stay in at lunch time
just to get ahead on class work rather than go out and play； I would
get the bus on my own at ten years old and go to swim 100 lengths of the
pool while other kids played pool games； I was the only girl in a rugby
club of 250 boys.I have always lived my life to extremes.[3]Call it
unhealthy if you want， but that is the way I roll， no matter what it is I’m
applying myself to .
Being a professional athlete is no different.If you want to be an
Olympic champion， it’s all about that little extra thing you have done in
your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors.
Can this be overdone？ Absolutely.But if your dream is to be the best
and reach the winner’s platform ， you had better be totally committed to
your sport.[4]In the words of the British triathlete Alistair Brownlee，
even if it means getting injured ， “I’d prefer to have three or four
outstanding years of winning stuff rather than have ten years of being
average .”
Doing what we do as athletes sets us apart because we are willing to
do that extra little bit that might take us to the top.It is certainly not a
balanced way to live and it is certainly not normal but those words are
generally not used for anyone who is striving for greatness.
[3]本句为并列句。but连接两个并列分句；第一个分句是祈使
句；第二个分句中含有no matter what引导的让步状语从句。
[4]本句是一个主从复合句。句中even if引导让步状语从句，主句
为直接引语。
boil vi.& vt.（使）沸腾，煮沸
boil down to sth 归结为；要点是
enormous adj.巨大的，庞大的
stay in 待在家里
get ahead 取得进步
rather than 而不是
length n.长度
apply oneself to sth 努力；专心致志于某事
apart adj.& adv.分开；散开
apart from ...除……之外
platform n.舞台；月台
be committed to 全身心投入
injured adj.受伤的
outstanding adj.杰出的，优秀的
average adj.平庸的，普通的；平均的 n.平均水平；平均数
normal adj.正常的，平常的
参考译文
为什么奥林匹克运动员要将自己逼到极限呢？作为一名奥林匹克
运动员，我错过生日聚会、破坏家庭旅行、放弃夜晚外出，但是放弃
这么多是有合理的理由的。“我们很担心你，”坐在我对面的朋友说。
他担心和我一起训练不再是一件愉悦的事情，担心我处于只剩下世界
冠军的奖牌而无人可以分享的危险境地。
我本可以生气或者辩解一下的。难道他们不知道在运动中处于顶
峰有多难吗？难道他们不知道走向顶峰需要付出多少吗？然而，在内
心深处，我知道他说的有一些是对的。我总是疲惫不堪，每次锻炼带
来的心理压力对于大多数人来说都难以应对。我把极限提升到了大多
数人认为超出健康的程度。
这些是我作为职业运动员日常面临的恐惧。我这样做是为了谁？
太多是多少？我为什么要这样做？我怎么能这么自私？这些牺牲是为
了什么？
我想到了曾经错过的无数生日派对和本来可以外出狂欢的夜晚，
因为一直寻找可以训练的游泳池，而破坏了一次去法国的全家旅行；
我忙于在约翰内斯堡市中心租车，差点错过哥哥的婚礼； 开车闯过
“禁行”区，以便和当地的铁人三项运动员一起骑行训练。这样的事情
不计其数。
归根结底，我天生就是个特别有干劲和意志力的人。我还是个小
女孩时，为了在课业上名列前茅，午餐时间我会留下来学习而不出去
玩；十岁的时候，当别的孩子在泳池戏水时，我会自己乘公共汽车去
游泳池游50个来回；橄榄球俱乐部里，有 250 个男孩，只有我一个女
孩。生活中我一向把事情做到极致。你若说这是一种病态也行，但这
就是我的做事风格，不管做什么我都会全力以赴。
成为一名职业运动员也不例外。如果你想成为奥运冠军，就要在
训练中多付出那额外的一点点，它将使你从竞争者中脱颖而出。
这过分吗？当然。但如果你的梦想是成为最棒的并站上胜利者的奖
台，你最好全身心投入运动项目中。用英国铁人三项运动员阿利斯特
尔·布朗利的话来说，即使这意味着受伤，“我也宁愿有三到四年的胜
利辉煌，而不选择十年的平庸无为。”
做运动员让我们与众不同，因为我们愿意做到那额外的一点
点，以使我们走向顶峰。它当然不是一种平衡的生活方式，也肯定不
寻常，但寻常、平衡这些词是不会用来形容追求伟大的人的。
文本透析·剖语篇
Step One： Pre-reading
Discuss the questions.Use the phrases below to help you.（Answers may
vary.）
1. Which athlete do you admire most？ Why？
2. What did they do to get to the top of the sport？
□to push oneself to the limits
□to live one’s life to extremes
□to be totally focused on the sport
□to give up everything for the sport
□to be willing to do the extra little bit
□to strive for greatness
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
What’s the text mainly about？（ ）
A. The author’s view of the Olympics.
B. The ways to be a top athlete.
C. Experience and feelings as an Olympic athlete.
D. The reason why Olympic athletes push themselves to the limits.
√
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1. What did the author’s friend worry about？（ ）
A. The author didn’t push herself to the limits.
B. The author wouldn’t win a world championship medal.
C. There was only medals in the author’s eyes.
D. The author missed so many birthday parties and holidays.
√
2. What was one of the fears the author faced？（ ）
A. Reasons for pushing the limits.
B. Her competitors’ efforts.
C. Class work at school.
D. Her friend’s worries.
3. What would the author do when she was young？（ ）
A. Go out and play. B. Play pool games.
C. Go to swim. D. Take holidays often.
√
√
4. What should a professional athlete be？（ ）
A. Hard-working. B. Intelligent.
C. Cheerful. D. Careful.
√
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again
and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
1. Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing the author’s
doubting and questioning herself.
（1）Who am I doing this for？
（2）How much is too much？
（3）Why am I doing this？
（4）How can I be so selfish？
（5）What are the sacrifices for？
2. Read the passage carefully and find the sentence describing the author’s
sacrificing her social life.
I think of countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed， ruining
a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming
pool to train in， almost missing my brother’s wedding because I was too
busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the “no-
go” areas in order to do a group ride with the local triathletes.
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1. He was worried that I had no longer become fun to train with and that I
was in danger of being left with only a world championship medal and no
one to share it with.
句式分析
自主翻译：
他担心和我一起训练不再是一件愉悦的事情，担心我处
于只剩下世界冠军的奖牌而无人可以分享的危险境地。
2. If you want to be an Olympic champion， it’s all about that little extra
thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your
competitors.
句式分析
自主翻译：
如果你想成为奥运冠军，就要在训练中多付出那额外的
一点点，它将使你从竞争者中脱颖而出。
3. Doing what we do as athletes sets us apart because we are willing to do
that extra little bit that might take us to the top.
句式分析
自主翻译：
做运动员让我们与众不同，因为我们愿意做到那额外的
一点点，以使我们走向顶峰。
Ⅲ.讨论
1. What are the three most important reasons why the author was able to
get to the top？ Find evidence to support your conclusion.
（1）She was born with an enormous amount of drive and
determination.（Para.5）
（2）She has always lived her life to extremes，whatever it is she is
applying herself to.（Para.5）
（3）As a professional athlete，she is prepared to do that little extra
thing in her preparation that will set her apart from her competitors.
（Para.6）
2. What is your opinion about the author’s attitude and commitment to the
profession she has chosen？
In my opinion， the author’s passion for her profession and her sacrifices
for her dream are admirable.I believe she will realise her dream sooner or
later.If we have such determination and commitment， everything is
possible no matter what profession we choose.
核心知识·巧突破
核心词汇集释
1. ruin vt.毁掉，糟蹋，毁坏 n.毁坏；废墟
教材原句 As one of the Olympic athletes， I miss birthday parties，
ruin family holidays and skip nights out， but there is a very good reason
for giving up so much.
作为一名奥林匹克运动员，我错过生日聚会、破坏家庭旅行、放弃夜
晚外出，但是放弃这么多是有合理的理由的。
【用法】
（1）ruin oneself 毁掉自己
（2）be/lie in ruins 成为废墟；毁灭
fall into ruin 成为废墟；破败不堪
【佳句】 Tom accidentally dropped the birthday cake on the
floor， which ruined the party plans and disappointed his little
sister.（动作描写）
汤姆不小心把生日蛋糕掉在了地上，这毁了派对计划，让他的小妹妹
感到失望。
【练透】 单句语法填空/语块表达
①He ruined （he） by constantly making poor decisions.His
friends tried to warn him， but he didn’t listen.
②The old famous castle （成为废墟） after the big
flood.
himself
fell into ruin
【写美】 完成句子
③After the storm， the small coastal village ， with
houses and roads severely damaged.
暴风雨过后，这个沿海小村庄变成了一片废墟，房屋和道路严重
受损。
was/lay in ruins
2. apply oneself to sth 努力；专心致志于某事
教材原句 Call it unhealthy if you want， but that is the way I roll， no
matter what it is I’m applying myself to.
你若说这是一种病态也行，但这就是我的做事风格，不管做什么我都
会全力以赴。
【用法】
（1）apply vt. 涂；运用；使致力（于）
vi. 申请；应用，使用；适用
apply （to sb） for ... （向某人）申请……
apply ...to ... 把……运用/涂抹到……上
（2）applicant n. 申请人
application n. 申请；应用
【佳句】 If you apply yourself to your studies， you will surely see
improvement in your grades.（建议信）
如果你专注于你的学习，你的成绩肯定会有所提高。
【练透】 根据提示完成小片段
①When an idea occurred to him， he first （把它应用
于） his work.He also （申请了一项专利）
about it.Then he （专心于） it and made necessary
changes.
applied it to
applied for a patent
applied himself to
【写美】 完成句子
② as a volunteer of the English
Association. （申请信）
我写信是想申请英语协会志愿者的职位。
I’m writing to apply for the position
3. set sb/sth apart 使与众不同
教材原句 If you want to be an Olympic champion， it’s all about that
little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart
from your competitors.
如果你想成为奥运冠军，就要在训练中多付出那额外的一点点，它将
使你从竞争者中脱颖而出。
【用法】
set off 动身；出发；引爆；引发
set down 写下；放下
set out （to do sth） 出发；开始（做某事）
set about （doing sth） 着手（做某事）
set aside 将……放在一边；为……节省
或保留（钱或时间）；不理会
【佳句】 He had a particular voice，which set him apart from others in
our small town.
他嗓音特别，这使他不同于我们小镇上的其他人。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It was completely dark when we saw fireworks being set in the
distance.
②Armed with the information you have gathered， you can set
preparing your business plan.
【写美】 完成句子
③You should listen carefully and
. （建议信）
你应该认真听，尤其是要写下重要的信息。
off
about
set down important information in
particular
4. average adj.平庸的，普通的；平均的 n.平均水平；平均数
教材原句 I’d prefer to have three or four outstanding years of winning
stuff rather than have ten years of being average.我也宁愿有三到四年的
胜利辉煌，而不选择十年的平庸无为。
（1）an average of 平均有（后跟数词）
（2）on （the） average 平均起来
above （the） average 在平均水平以上
below （the） average 在平均水平以下
【用法】
【佳句】 He works hard and his grade is above （the） average in his
class. （人物介绍）
他学习刻苦，成绩在班里高于平均水平。
We fail one student per year on average.
我们平均每年有一个学生不及格。
【练透】 根据提示完成小片段
①There were 90 students getting full marks in the exam，
（平均） 18 students in each class.Tom’s score was
（在平均水平以上）.
【写美】 完成句子
②All students have two PE classes a week and run for
. （体育活动）
所有学生每周上两节体育课，平均每天跑20分钟。
on average
above average
an average of 20
minutes every day
重点句型解构
1. 句型公式：there is a good reason （to be/for）意为“……有合理的
理由”
教材原句 As one of the Olympic athletes， I miss birthday parties，
ruin family holidays and skip nights out， but there is a very good reason
for giving up so much.
作为一名奥林匹克运动员，我错过生日聚会、破坏家庭旅行、放弃夜
晚外出，但是放弃这么多是有合理的理由的。
【用法】
There is no good reason （to be/for） 没有理由……
There is no need to do sth 没有必要做某事
There is no point （in） doing sth 做某事没有意义
【品悟】 There is a good reason for the school to start teaching a
second language； it enhances students’ global awareness.（观点介绍）
学校开始教授第二外语是有合理的理由的；这增强了学生的全球
意识。
【写美】 微写作
①没有理由拒绝他的邀请。
②没有必要担心他。
③和他争论没有意义。
There is no reason to turn down his invitation.
There is no need to worry about him.
There is no point （in） arguing with him.
2. 句型公式：would do ...rather than do ...意为“宁愿做……而不愿
做……”
教材原句 From a small girl， I would stay in at lunch time just to get
ahead on class work rather than go out and play ...我还是个小女孩时，
为了在课业上名列前茅，午餐时间我会留下来学习而不出去玩……
would do ...rather than do ...＝would rather do ...than do ...表示“宁愿
做……而不愿做……”，类似的表达还有prefer to do ...rather than do ...
【用法】
【品悟】 He would read books rather than play video games，
because he found more joy in stories.
他宁愿读书也不愿玩电子游戏，因为他在故事中找到了更多的乐趣。
【写美】 句型转换
I would rather go hungry than turn to him for financial help.
→I turn to him for financial help.
→I turn to him for financial help.
→I prefer for financial help.
prefer to go hungry rather than
would go hungry rather than
going hungry to turning to him
课时检测·提能力
维度一：品句填词
1. The child （蹦跳着走） happily along the path， enjoying
the sunny day.
2. The story had all the （元素） of a classic adventure，
including mystery and heroism.
3. She stood on the （月台）， waving goodbye to her
family as the train departed.
skipped
elements
platform
4. The storm’s （强度） caught everyone by surprise，
causing widespread damage.
5. For their road trip， they decided to （租用） a camper van
for more comfort.
6. After the heavy rain， the picnic was （毁坏的）， forcing
everyone to stay indoors.
intensity
hire
ruined
维度二：词形转换
1. They use information about life （long）， education and
earnings to grade countries on human development.
2. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as
（extreme） uncomfortable.
3. Our troops took up （defend） positions on high ground
overlooking the river.
4. Those who refuse to take that risk （selfish） make others
suffer.
length
extremely
defensive
selfishly
5. The new treatment could save Emma’s life and the lives of
（count） others.
6. Standards in health care have improved （enormous）
compared to 40 years ago.
countless
enormously
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. （使他与众不同的） is his sense of humour.
2. He wrote a lot in his letter， which can （归结为） it
that he felt very sorry for his absence.
3. Please （待在家里） and let me know how you are doing.
4. He has （专心致志于） studying chemistry in
the past years.
5. （完全没道理） to suppose she’s lying.
What sets him apart
boil down to
stay in
applied himself to
There is no reason
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
NOBEL PRIZES 2024
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
John Hopfield； Geoffrey Hinton
“for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine
learning with artificial neural networks”
This year’s awardees used tools from physics to construct methods
that helped lay the foundation for today’s powerful machine learning.John
Hopfield created a structure that can store and reconstruct
information.Geoffrey Hinton invented a method that can independently
discover properties in data and which has become important for the large
artificial neural networks now in use.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
David Baker
“for computational protein design”
Demis Hassabis； John Jumper
“for protein structure prediction”
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 is about proteins， life’s
ingenious （巧妙的） chemical tools.David Baker has succeeded with the
almost impossible achievement of building entirely new kinds of
proteins.Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have developed an AI model to
solve a 50-year-old problem： predicting proteins’ complex
structures.These discoveries hold enormous potential.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024
Victor Ambros； Gary Ruvkun
“for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional
gene regulation”
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered microRNA， a new class
of tiny RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation.Their
groundbreaking discovery in the small worm C. elegans revealed a
completely new principle of gene regulation.This turned out to be essential
for multicellular organisms， including humans.MicroRNAs are proving to
be very important for how organisms develop and function.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
Han Kang
“for her intense poetic prose （散文） that confronts historical
traumas directly and exposes the weakness of human life”
In all her works， Han Kang faces historical traumas and invisible
sets of rules and， in each of her works， exposes the fragility of human
life.She has a unique awareness of the connections between body and
soul， the living and the dead， and in her poetic and experimental style
has become a creator in contemporary prose.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年诺贝尔物理
学奖、化学奖、生理学或医学奖以及文学奖的获奖者及其获奖原因
等。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年诺贝尔物理
学奖、化学奖、生理学或医学奖以及文学奖的获奖者及其获奖原
因等。
1. Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 for artificial neural
networks？（ ）
A. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.
B. John Hopfield and John Jumper.
C. Demis Hassabis and John Jumper.
D. John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton.
√
解析： 细节理解题。根据The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024部分中的
“for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning
with artificial neural networks”可知，2024年因在人工神经网络方面的
贡献而获得诺贝尔物理学奖的是John Hopfield和Geoffrey Hinton。
2. Which field is the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry focused on？（ ）
A. Protein design and prediction.
B. Machine learning.
C. Gene regulation.
D. MicroRNA discovery.
√
解析： 细节理解题。根据The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
部分中的“for computational protein design”以及“for protein
structure prediction”可知，2024年诺贝尔化学奖聚焦于蛋白质设
计与预测领域。
3. What main themes do Han Kang’s works explore？（ ）
A. The protection of the natural environment.
B. Cross-cultural communication and integration.
C. The impact of technological progress on society.
D. Historical traumas and the fragility of human life.
解析： 细节理解题。根据The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024部分
中的“for her intense poetic prose （散文） that confronts historical
traumas directly and exposes the weakness of human life”以及下段第一句
可知，韩江作品主要探讨的主题是历史创伤以及人类生活的脆弱性。
√
B
Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American particle and experimental
physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of nuclear and
particle physics.She is best known for conducting the Wu experiment，
which proved that parity （对称） is not conserved.This discovery
resulted in her colleagues Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang winning the
1957 Nobel Prize in Physics， while Wu herself was awarded the Wolf
Prize in Physics in 1978.Her expertise in experimental physics aroused
comparisons to Marie Curie.
Chien-Shiung Wu was born in a town of Jiangsu Province， China，
in 1912.Wu and her father were extremely close， and he encouraged her
interests passionately， creating an environment where she was surrounded
by books， magazines， and newspapers.Wu received her elementary
school education at Mingde Women’s Vocational School founded by her
father.
Wu left her hometown in 1923 to go to the Suzhou Women’s Normal
School No 2， which was fifty miles from her home.In an era when
“getting married” was considered the best destiny for women， she carved
out a new path for herself through her diligent and earnest approach to
learning and her thirst for knowledge.
In 1936， Chien-Shiung Wu went to the United States to pursue
further studies in atomic physics.It was during this period of her education
that she came to know Oppenheimer， who was teaching in the Physics
Department.Under the guidance of renowned physicists such as
Oppenheimer， Lawrence， and Segre， Chien-Shiung Wu successfully
completed her studies and her doctoral research.Due to the highly sensitive
nature of her work， the details of her research were not revealed until the
end of World War Ⅱ.
In 1984， Chien-Shiung Wu returned to China from the United
States.At the age of 72， she made a substantial donation of $250，000 to
her hometown to support its development.Later， she also became an
academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
In 1997， Chien-Shiung Wu passed away.Before her death， she
requested to be buried in her hometown of Suzhou.Today， her tombstone
in Taicang， Suzhou， bears the inscription： “She was an outstanding
global citizen and a forever Chinese.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了美籍华裔核物理学家吴
健雄的个人经历以及成就。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了美籍华裔核物理学家吴
健雄的个人经历以及成就。
4. Which of the following is NOT Wu’s achievement？（ ）
A. She won the Wolf Prize in Physics.
B. Her finding led to her colleagues’ winning Nobel Prize.
C. Her experiment proved that parity is not conserved.
D. Her assistance made Marie Curie incomparable.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的She is best known ...aroused
comparisons to Marie Curie.可知，D项（她的帮助使玛丽·居里无与伦
比）与文意不符，不属于吴健雄的成就。
√
5. What can we infer about her childhood？（ ）
A. She lived close to the elementary school.
B. Her father played a significant role in her growth.
C. She might have accepted women’s destiny.
D. She was a born book-lover.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，吴健雄的父亲鼓
励了她的兴趣，给她创造了良好的学习环境。由此推断，她的父亲在
她的成长过程中起到了重要作用。
√
6. What can we know about her research work in the USA？（ ）
A. It was kept secret during World War Ⅱ.
B. It was carried out on her own.
C. Most of her research was about nature.
D. She carved out a new way to do research work.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，她在美国的研究
工作在第二次世界大战期间是保密的。
√
7. Which of the following can best describe Chien-Shiung Wu？（ ）
A. Knowledge-seeking and patriotic.
B. Unconventional and honest.
C. Hard-working and considerate.
D. Global-minded and sensitive.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知，吴健雄勤奋认真地
学习，充满求知精神；再结合倒数第二段可知，她后来回到祖国工
作，捐款支持家乡发展，是热爱祖国的。
√
Ⅱ.完形填空
Many years ago， I wrote a story.My 8 was to see the story on
the shelves. 9 ， it was far from being published.
I had to 10 I should rewrite it and I needed fresh views on my
story.I needed an editor to 11 where I was going wrong， edit away
unnecessary description， and point out where I needed to add more
details.
There were some applicants for the job but finally Jasmine
Gower 12 the position.Her feedback was so detailed that I knew she
was the 13 person that I was looking for.One key thing Jasmine
spotted was that my book should balance the 14 .Also， she suggested
adding more details to the older characters of the story.When I struggled
with how to 15 the story， I found it hard to create a satisfying
ending.Then Jasmine 16 me to create an unexpected ending that
readers couldn’t 17 .With her advice， the story went nicely and left
readers with a surprising ending.As a 18 ， my dream of publishing the story was achieved.And it seemed as if
readers couldn’t 19 reading it！
I’ve received so many 20 that have truly warmed my heart.What
I could be completely confident about was the fact that I had a
really 21 story， a well-balanced structure， characters， and a
wonderful ending.With Jasmine’s help， I feel very proud of what I’ve
created and now 22 to write the next five books in my series.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过聘请编辑
Jasmine Gower来改进自己的故事，最终成功出版并获得读者好评的
经历。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过聘请编辑
Jasmine Gower来改进自己的故事，最终成功出版并获得读者好评的
经历。
8. A. reason B. objective
C. theory D. choice
解析： 根据上句中的I wrote a story和空后的to see the story on the
shelves可知，作者写了一个故事，目标是看到故事被出版。reason原
因；objective目标；theory理论；choice选择。
√
9. A. Unavoidably B. Finally
C. Regularly D. Unfortunately
解析： 根据空后的it was far from being published可知，作者写的故
事根本不能出版，这是不幸的。unavoidably不可避免地；finally最
后；regularly定期地；unfortunately不幸的是。
√
10. A. inform B. believe
C. acknowledge D. mean
解析： 根据空后的I should rewrite it可知，作者必须得承认要
重新写这个故事。inform告知；believe相信；acknowledge承认；
mean意味着。
11. A. spot B. doubt C. hide D. obey
解析： 根据空前的I needed an editor可知，作者需要一个编辑，他
可以发现作者的错误。spot发现；doubt怀疑；hide躲藏；obey遵守。
√
√
12. A. made out B. left off
C. competed for D. took up
解析： 根据下句中的Her feedback was so detailed可知，Jasmine
Gower后来担任这个职位。take up the position意为“开始担任某个职
位”。make out辨别；leave off停止，中断；compete for为争夺某物而
竞争。
√
13. A. secure B. honest
C. suitable D. energetic
解析： 根据空前的Her feedback was so detailed可知，Jasmine的反
馈很详细，是作者寻找的合适的人选。secure安全的；honest诚实的；
suitable合适的；energetic精力充沛的。
14. A. mind B. structure C. origin D. time
解析： 根据空前的my book should balance 可知，此处指书要平衡
结构。最后一段中的a well-balanced structure也是提示。mind头脑；
structure结构；origin起源；time时间。
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15. A. conclude B. continue
C. promote D. follow
解析： 根据后半句I found it hard to create a satisfying ending可知，
作者是在为如何结束这个故事而苦苦挣扎。conclude结束；continue继
续；promote促进；follow跟随。
16. A. commanded B. advised
C. forced D. allowed
解析： 根据下句中的With her advice可知，Jasmine给作者建议。
command命令；advise建议；force强迫；allow允许。
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17. A. understand B. evaluate
C. advocate D. predict
解析： 根据空前的unexpected ending可知，意外的结局是读者无法
预测的。understand明白；evaluate评价；advocate提倡；predict预测。
18. A. rule B. mode
C. consequence D. threat
解析： 根据后半句my dream of publishing the story was achieved可
知，作者的故事出版了，这是最终发生的结果。rule规则；mode方
式，做法；consequence结果；threat威胁。
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19. A. enjoy B. suggest C. finish D. resist
解析： 根据下一段中的a well-balanced structure， characters， and
a wonderful ending可知，作者写的故事很棒，所以读者们难以抵抗这
个故事的诱惑。enjoy喜欢；suggest建议；finish完成；resist抵抗。
20. A. reviews B. patents
C. warnings D. applications
解析： 根据空后的have truly warmed my heart可知，读者的评论温
暖了作者的心。review 评论；patent 专利；warning 警告；application
应用。
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21. A. average B. great C. short D. familiar
解析： 根据空后的a well-balanced structure， characters， and a
wonderful ending可知，作者的故事很棒。average平均的；great很棒
的；short短的；familiar熟悉的。
22. A. decide B. fail C. offer D. learn
解析： 根据空后的to write the next five books in my series可
知，再写五本书是作者的决定。decide决定；fail失败；offer提
供；learn学习。
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Ⅲ.语法填空
Marie Curie， born in 1867 in Warsaw， Poland， encountered many
challenges during her early life due to both her gender and her family’s
financial struggles.Despite these hardships， Marie’s parents，
23. were educators themselves， helped her develop a deep love for learning and Polish culture in her 24. （gradual）.
Marie was initially denied higher education 25. （opportunity） due to societal restrictions and lack of financial resources.In response， she joined 26. underground organization known as the Flying University， aimed at providing Polish education.
Marie Curie’s 27. （remark） path to scientific
greatness began when she arrived in Paris in 1891 for higher
education.28. （inspire） by French physicist Henri
Becquerel， Marie chose to explore uranium （铀）， which led her to
the discovery of radioactivity， 29. （reveal） that
matter could go through atomic-level transformations.
Marie Curie worked with her husband， Pierre Curie， ultimately
discovering two new elements， polonium and radium.Their work
30. （publish） in 1898.
In 1903， Marie Curie， Pierre Curie， and Henri Becquerel were
jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 31. their
pioneering work in radioactivity.Marie became the first woman
32. （receive） a Nobel Prize， marking a historic
achievement.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了著名科学家——玛
丽·居里。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了著名科学家——玛
丽·居里。
23. who 考查关系代词。句意：尽管有这些困难，玛丽的父母，他们
本身就是教育工作者，帮助她逐渐培养了对学习和波兰文化的热爱。
空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中作主语，先行词为Marie’s
parents。故填who。
24. gradually 考查副词。分析句子结构可知，空处应用副词修饰动词
develop。故填gradually。
25. opportunities 考查名词。句意：由于社会限制和缺乏经济资源，
玛丽最初被剥夺了接受高等教育的机会。空处应为名词作宾语，空前
无限定词修饰，应用名词的复数形式。故填opportunities。
26. an 考查冠词。句意：作为回应，她加入了一个名为“飞行大学”的
地下组织，该组织旨在提供波兰教育。空后为名词单数，表示泛指，
应用不定冠词；且underground的读音以元音音素开头。故填an。
27. remarkable 考查形容词。句意：1891年，玛丽·居里来到巴黎接受
高等教育，开始了她通往科学探索之旅的非凡之路。空处应为形容
词，修饰空后的名词path。故填remarkable。
28. Inspired 考查非谓语动词。句意：受法国物理学家亨利·贝克勒尔
的启发，玛丽选择探索铀，这使她发现了放射性现象，揭示了物质可
以经历原子水平的转变。空处在句中作非谓语，与其逻辑主语Marie之
间是逻辑上的被动关系，应用过去分词形式作状语。故填Inspired。
29. revealing 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作非谓语，表示自然而然
的结果，应用动词-ing形式作状语。故填revealing。
30. was published 考查时态和语态。句意：他们的研究成果于1898年
发表。空处为句子的谓语，和主语Their work之间是被动关系，时间
状语为in 1898，应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was published。
31. for 考查介词。句意：1903年，玛丽·居里、皮埃尔·居里和亨
利·贝克勒尔因其在放射性方面的开创性工作而被共同授予诺贝尔物理
学奖。固定短语award sb for sth意为“因为某事而奖励某人”。故填
for。
32. to receive 考查非谓语动词。句意：玛丽成为第一位获得诺贝尔
奖的女性，这是一项历史性的成就。空处为动词不定式作后置定语，
the first to do sth意为“第一个做某事的人”。故填to receive。
Ⅳ.应用文写作
罗文·艾金森（Rowan Atkinson）是著名的喜剧大师，在世界
各地拥有众多的粉丝。请你根据下表提供的信息，写一篇英语短
文介绍他。
人物 罗文·艾金森，英国著名的喜剧演员，1955年1月6日出生于英格兰，毕业于牛津大学
荧幕
形象 所扮演的憨豆先生风靡世界；他的荧幕形象有点傻，但是他通过这个角色告诉人们对生活要乐观
表演
方式 通过丰富的肢体动作来展示自己的幽默，使人发笑
评价 出色的演技为他赢得了许多奖项，被誉为继卓别林之后的又一位喜剧大师
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：喜剧演员 comedian；牛津大学 Oxford University
参考范文：
Rowan Atkinson was born in England on 6 January 1955 and
graduated from the famous Oxford University.He won many fans both in
the UK and many other countries.
Mr Bean， played by Rowan Atkinson， is popular all over the
world.The characters are a bit silly， but through these roles， he tells
people to be optimistic about life.He shows his humor through rich body
movements， which makes people laugh.
Having excellent acting skills， Rowan Atkinson won many awards
and he was hailed as one of the greatest comedians after Chaplin.
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