(共28张PPT)
题型一 应用文写作
冲刺集训五 应用文写作
达标组
Test 1
假定你是李华,你校交换生Harvey在校园网上发布了一则广告,寻找一个合适的寄宿家庭(host family),以更好地体验当地人的生活和提高他的中文水平。请你给他写一封邮件,推荐自己的家,内容包括:
1. 推荐的理由;
2. 学习中文的建议。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Harvey,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3.
Yours,
Li Hua
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Dear Harvey,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. Having noticed your advertisement for a host family on the school website, I’m writing to recommend my home.
Firstly, my home is near the school, which is convenient. Furthermore, my parents are Chinese teachers, providing you with a good opportunity to practice Chinese and learn Chinese culture. Lastly, my family members are friendly and easy-going. When it comes to learning Chinese, the best way is to communicate often with natives and get involved in Chinese activities. Additionally, you can also learn from Chinese TV series and songs.
My whole family would be happy if you choose my home. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Test 2
假定你是李华,下周你校将举办中医文化节(Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Festival),请你给外教Ryan写一封邮件,邀请他来参加,内容包括:
1. 时间、地点;
2. 活动内容。
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。
Dear Ryan,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
[参考范文]
Dear Ryan,
I am writing to invite you to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Festival, which will be held next Monday afternoon on the school sports ground.
This festival aims to celebrate the rich heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. It will feature a variety of activities to provide insights into this ancient practice. For example, there will be lectures introducing the theories and practices. Another highlight is an exhibition of Chinese herbal medicines, demonstrating their importance in TCM. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to experience therapies such as acupuncture, known for promoting wellness and relieving pain.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Test 3
假定你是李华,你从网上得知联合国教科文组织(UNESCO)将在你的家乡举办“一带一路”茶文化交流活动。请你写一封英文信申请做志愿者。内容包括:
1. 写信目的;
2. 对活动的认识;
3. 个人优势。
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。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
[参考范文]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Xinhua High School. Learning from the Internet that you need volunteers for a tea culture exchange activity, I’m writing to apply for this position.
In the grand event, guests from various areas will explore a range of tea cultures to promote multilateral exchanges and cooperation. I feel this position is specially tailored for me. To start with, I have learned a lot about tea culture from its processing, preserving to drinking. Additionally, I have a good command of English and know how to communicate appropriately.
Your timely reply will be highly appreciated.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
进阶组
Test 1
你校将举办以“讲故事,话家风”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请以“My Family Tradition”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
1. 一件家风小事;
2. 对你的影响。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 开头已给出,不计入总词数。
My Family Tradition
It’s an honor to talk about my family tradition.
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My Family Tradition
It’s an honor to talk about my family tradition. I can clearly remember the bright Saturday afternoon 10 years ago, when I accidentally knocked over a neighbor’s flowerpot. Out of fear, I took flight immediately, rushed home and poured the whole thing to my parents. They praised me for my honesty and encouraged me to take responsibility for my fault bravely. Much touched, I went to apologize to my neighbor sincerely.
Surprisingly, instead of blaming me, he gave me a thumbs-up for my honesty, which brought me a great sense of relief and joy. It was at that moment that I realized the power of the family tradition. Actually, honesty and responsibility have been running in our family.
My family tradition has shaped me into a better version of myself and will lead me further.
Thanks for your listening.
Test 2
假定你是李华,你的笔友Jack因高三学习压力增大,总为一些小事对家长或同学发脾气,为此他很懊恼,希望得到你的帮助。请你回复一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示理解;
2. 提出建议。
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。
Dear Jack,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
[参考范文]
Dear Jack,
How is it going? I learned that you get upset easily and often lose your temper with your parents and classmates as a third-year high school student. I quite understand you and I am writing to provide some suggestions to help you cope with your emotions.
Firstly, you can breathe deeply. If you take a few moments to focus on your breathing, you can find it will help you relax and clear your mind. Secondly, why not exercise? Doing physical activity is a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood. Finally, it is helpful to talk to someone such as a trusted friend, family member, or teacher who can provide support and encouragement.
The suggestions above are available to help you out. I hope they will navigate this challenging time for you.
Best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Test 3
在口语课上,外教Alex组织同学们讨论是否使用网络投票(online voting)的方式评选校园十佳歌手。请你代表小组发言,内容包括:
1. 小组观点;
2. 陈述理由。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Hello, everyone!
Thank you for listening!
[参考范文]
Hello, everyone! Our group believes that online voting is a fantastic idea to select the top ten campus singers.
Firstly, it’s important to acknowledge that online voting is convenient and accessible to everyone. With just a few clicks on a computer or a smartphone, we can easily cast votes to support our favourite singers. Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, breaking down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process.
Overall, we think online voting is a convenient and inclusive means for choosing the top ten campus singers.
Thank you for listening!
满分组
Test 1
你校英文报正在举办主题为“经典作品进校园”的征文活动。请你以“Classics and Me”为题写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1. 作品名称;
2. 阅读经历;
3. 对你的影响。
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。
Classics and Me
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Classics and Me
Among the wealth of classics, The Analects holds a special place in my heart. Its timeless philosophy has an impact across generations.
My experience with it started one afternoon in the library. The book’s simple beauty captured my attention. Settling into a cozy spot, I leafed through the pages, feeling like I had unearthed a treasure meant only for me. What secured this experience was how Confucius’ teachings echoed in the quiet of the library, sparking deep thought. Meanwhile, amused by the wisdom, I found myself laughing occasionally.
This encounter with The Analects was more than just reading a classic; it was an introduction to deep philosophical inquiry and understanding of human virtues.
Test 2
你校在一百年校庆之际于上周五举办了“毕业生回访母校”活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1. 活动时间、目的;
2. 活动内容;
3. 活动意义。
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:母校the alma mater
[参考范文]
In order to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the school, our school launched an activity themed “Graduates revisit the alma mater” last Friday.
During the activity, numerous graduates returned back. First and foremost, with the company of the Student Union, graduates visited the beautiful campus, recalling the precious memory of their school life. Additionally, some outstanding graduates were invited to deliver speeches, sharing their successful study experience. Eventually, members from different clubs put on brilliant performances, and all of people had a wonderful time together.
The activity deepened the connection among students, making it an unforgettable memory.
Test 3
上周你校举行了主题为“Reading and Sharing”的读书分享活动。请你为校英语报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动过程;
3. 活动反响。
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。
Reading and Sharing
[参考范文]
Reading and Sharing
Last week, a special activity with the theme of “Reading and Sharing” was held in our school. It aimed to promote students’ love for reading and encourage students to share their favorite books with others.
The event began with a series of book talks by teachers and students, where they shared their thoughts and experiences on various books they had read. This was followed by a book exchange session, in which students could swap books with their peers to explore new genres and authors.
This activity received a positive response from both students and teachers. Many students expressed their excitement at discovering new books, while others found inspiration in the stories shared by their classmates. Overall, it was a success in cultivating a culture of reading.(共103张PPT)
题型一 阅读理解
冲刺集训一 阅读理解
达标组
Test 1
体裁:应用文 词数:325
话题:文学名城 建议用时:6分钟
The UK has a rich literary heritage, with cities packed with bookshops, literary landmarks and comfortable cafés. If you love books, try one of these city breaks.
York
Earning a remarkable “bookspiration” score of 9.4/10, York has claimed the title of the best UK city for book lovers. Having the highest number of reading spots per 100,000 people among all cities analysed, literary lovers will find themselves spoiled for choice in this city. Home to 20 libraries and 33 highly-rated bookshops, this serves as a significant literary resource for a city of its population size.
Books inspired by York include: The Secret Garden, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre.
Bath
Bath comes second, receiving a final “bookspiration” score of 8.1/10. Beyond its plentiful quiet reading spots, more than seven libraries and 16 bookshops per 100,000 people, the city also offers sufficient green spaces, perfect for eager readers to dive into their favourite books. It’s a dream destination for those with a preference for Jane Austen’s works. It also plays host to the annual Jane Austen Festival in September, featuring many immersive(沉浸式的) Regency-themed experiences.
Books inspired by Bath include: Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Vathek.
Belfast
In third place is Belfast, scoring a respectable 7.3/10. The Northern Irish city has 18 libraries and 55 charming bookshops to choose from. Serving as the backdrop to inspiration for C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, Belfast also has a bookish culture as it plays host to an annual book festival drawing in the nation’s biggest bookworms.
Books inspired by Belfast include: Eureka Street, Mystery Man, The Star Factory.
Bristol
Bristol with a score of 6.8/10 secures fourth place to be a literary lover’s paradise. Thanks to its treasure of bookshops from independent to second-hand, over 17 bookshops per 100,000 people, the lively southwest city makes an incredible destination for book-shopping.
Books inspired by Bristol include: Shadow Dance, Birdcage Walk, Keep Him Close.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国的四座文学名城。
1. Which city is the source of the inspiration for Wuthering Heights?
A. York. B. Bath.
C. Belfast. D. Bristol.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据York部分中的“Books inspired by York include:The Secret Garden, Wuthering Heights”可知,约克这个城市是Wuthering Heights(《呼啸山庄》)的灵感来源,故选A。
2. What can you do during Jane Austen Festival?
A. Rate bookstores of the city.
B. Attend theme-based activities.
C. Dive into C. S. Lewis’s books.
D. Take a southwest city tour.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据Bath部分中的“It also plays host to the annual Jane Austen Festival in September, featuring many immersive(沉浸式的) Regency-themed experiences.”可知,在简·奥斯汀文化节上,人们可以参加一些主题活动,故选B。
3. What is a feature of Belfast?
A. The best green reading spaces.
B. The highest “bookspiration” score.
C. The most attractive book festival.
D. The biggest second-hand bookstore.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据Belfast部分中的“it plays host to an annual book festival drawing in the nation’s biggest bookworms”可知,贝尔法斯特的一个特点是它举办的年度图书节能够吸引全国最多的读书爱好者,故选C。
阅读小助手
[词汇积累]
①literary adj. 文学的;文学上的 ②heritage n. 遗产;传统 ③landmark n. 地标;里程碑 ④remarkable adj. 非凡的,显著的;引人注目的 ⑤claim v. 获得,赢得;宣称,声称 ⑥resource n. 资源;财力 ⑦plentiful adj. 大量的,众多的;充足的 ⑧sufficient adj. 足够的;充足的 ⑨respectable adj. 相当好的;不丢面子的 ⑩charming adj. 令人着迷的;迷人的 backdrop n. (事态或活动的)背景 treasure n. 财富 incredible adj. 极好的;极大的 packed with sth. 充满某物的 claim the title of... 获得……的头衔 (be) spoiled for choice 好东西多得挑花了眼 dive into 热情投身于 draw in 吸引;使参与;使卷入
[长难句分析]
(第六段第三句)Serving as the backdrop to inspiration for C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, Belfast also has a bookish culture as it plays host to an annual book festival drawing in the nation’s biggest bookworms.
分析:Serving as...为现在分词短语作状语;as引导原因状语从句;drawing in...为现在分词短语作定语。
译文:贝尔法斯特是C. S. 刘易斯《纳尼亚传奇》的灵感来源地,这里也有着嗜书的文化,因为这里每年都会举办图书节,吸引了全国最多的读书爱好者。
Test 2
体裁:记叙文 词数:357
话题:做人与做事 建议用时:7分钟
Parents often think that their kids should be good at studies and do well in sports. That’s usually the case because parents feel that could get their children admission to top colleges. However, Melissa and Mark Wimmer think differently.
Their 14-year-old son, Mike, is a prodigy. He is a member of Mensa, which is the world’s top IQ club. He completed his high school, Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees all in three years. That’s not all. He also ran two tech companies, and founded a third one that works towards controlling the population of lionfish, an invasive(入侵性的) species.
But the parents are proud that they were able to help Mike with his social skills along with his intellectual skills. Melissa told CNBC that people expected “Young Sheldon” before they met her son. Young Sheldon is a television show about a child talent who is an indoor man and lacks social skills. “But once they talk to Mike, they understand that he’s just a normal 14-year-old that happens to be able to do amazing things,” said Melissa.
Mark and Melissa got to know about their child’s intelligence before he entered preschool. A child psychologist told them that their son would need a different course to support his fast-track development. Many parents aren’t comfortable with putting their children with 18-year-olds, but Mike’s parents saw the value in letting their child go through it. “I wanted him to be social and be able to deal with all the different personalities in the classrooms with older children,” said Melissa.
The parents shared that they were able to do this by letting Mike find his own voice and put it to use. “We let him order food when he was 3 or 4 from the waiter or waitress and introduce himself to people. Those kinds of things are done to encourage him to engage with everyone else and be more comfortable with talking to others outside of our environment,” said Melissa.
Thanks to his parents, Mike has learned to get along with young and old alike.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。Melissa和Mark Wimmer的儿子Mike是一个有天赋的孩子,他在学业和事业上取得了杰出的成就。Melissa和Mark很自豪他们能够帮助Mike提高社交能力和智力水平。
1. What do the underlined words “a prodigy” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A gifted person.
B. A famous student.
答案:A
C. A brilliant biologist.
D. A successful businessman.
解析:词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的“He is a member of Mensa... an invasive(入侵性的) species.”可知,Mike是世界上最高级别的智商俱乐部门萨俱乐部的成员。他在三年内完成了高中学业,取得了准学士和学士学位。他还经营着两家科技公司,并创立了第三家公司,该公司致力于控制入侵物种狮子鱼的数量。再结合选项可推知,此处表示Mike是一个有天赋的人,故选A项。
2. What can we infer about the child in the show Young Sheldon?
A. He likes to make friends.
B. He is a well-rounded boy.
C. He is a popular child actor.
D. He is poor at dealing with people.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Young Sheldon is a television show about a child talent who is an indoor man and lacks social skills.”可知,《小谢尔顿》是一个关于一个天才儿童的电视节目,这个天才儿童是一个宅男,缺乏社交能力,故选D项。
3. How did Mark and Melissa discover Mike’s high intelligence?
A. Through a recommendation from a child psychologist.
B. Through observing Mike’s behavior in preschool.
C. Through participating in a special educational program.
D. Through the information provided by Mike’s school teachers.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“A child psychologist told them that their son would need a different course to support his fast-track development.”可知,一个儿童心理学家告诉他们,他们的儿子需要一个不一样的课程来满足他的快速发展,故选A项。
4. What do Mike’s parents do to improve his social skills?
A. Teach him some communication rules.
B. Encourage him to speak in class.
C. Place him in social situations.
D. Let him go to school alone.
解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Many parents aren’t comfortable with putting their children with 18-year-olds, but Mike’s parents saw the value in letting their child go through it.”和第五段中的“We let him order food when he was 3 or 4 from the waiter or waitress and introduce himself to people... outside of our environment”可知,许多父母不愿意让自己的孩子和18岁的孩子在一起,但Mike的父母看到了让孩子经历这一切的价值。当Mike三四岁的时候,Mike的父母让他从服务员那里点餐,并向人们介绍自己。做这些事情是为了鼓励他和其他人交流,让他在父母的环境之外更自在地和别人交谈。由此可知,Mike的父母让Mike身处社交场合来提高他的社交能力,故选C项。
答案:C
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[词汇积累]
①admission n. 承认;准许加入;录取;入场费;接收入院治疗 ②found v. 创办,创立;铸造 ③fast-track adj. 快速的 v. 加速……的进程 ④personality n. 个性,性格;品格,魅力 ⑤go through 经历;遭受 ⑥deal with 处理,对付 ⑦engage with sb. 与某人建立密切关系
[长难句分析]
(第二段第二句)He is a member of Mensa, which is the world’s top IQ club.
分析:which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰Mensa。
译文:他是世界上最高级别的俱乐部门萨的成员。
Test 3
体裁:议论文 词数:325
话题:城市垃圾 建议用时:7分钟
Josefa Marin went to New York from Mexico in 1987, supporting her daughter back home with the $140 a week she earned at a sweater factory. With that small income, she had to collect recyclables, trading in cans for five cents each.
When the sweater factory closed down in the late 2000s, she became a full-time recycler, picking up cans and bottles to make ends meet.
Marin’s story is not unique. Millions around the world make a living from picking through waste and reselling it. They play a vital role in keeping waste manageable. In New York City, the administrative department collects only about 28 percent of the cans that could be recycled. Rubbish collectors keep millions of additional recyclables out of landfills every year.
Yet collectors are ruled out by government policies. Supreme Court of the United States in 1988 stated that household garbage is public property once it’s on streets. That enables the police to search rubbish for evidence, but that protection hasn’t always been extended to recyclers. And in places like New York City, which is testing city-owned locked containers to hide garbage from rats, the containers are made clearly inaccessible to collectors.
“There’s value in the waste, and we feel that value should belong to the people, not the city or the corporations,” says Ryan Castalia, director of a nonprofit recycling and community center in Brooklyn.
Recognized or not, waste pickers have long been treated with disrespect. Marin recalls an occasion when someone living next to a building where she was collecting cans threw water at her. “Just because I recycle, it doesn’t mean I am less of a person than anyone else,” she says.
Some governments are starting to realize that protecting the environment and humanity go hand in hand. The United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, for example, calls for an end to poverty and all the risks it brings.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。文章以城市拾荒者Marin的故事贯穿全文,讲到了城市拾荒的重要性以及城市拾荒者受到的歧视,比如不被尊重以及政府相关部门声称垃圾属于公共财产,不得随意捡拾等。好在一些政府意识到环保和人权保护可以携手并进。
1. What is the author’s purpose of telling about Marin?
A. To highlight waste collectors’ role.
B. To reflect laid-off workers’ hardship.
C. To praise her devotion to her daughter.
D. To show the seriousness of unemployment.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Marin’s story is not unique. Millions around the world make a living from picking through waste and reselling it. They play a vital role in keeping waste manageable.”可知,世界上还有很多和Marin一样的拾荒者,他们在让垃圾可控方面起着极其重要的作用。由此可知,作者提到Marin的故事是为了说明城市拾荒者的作用,故选A项。
2. How does the author show the importance of waste pickers’ work?
A. By contrasting.
B. By citing references.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“the administrative department collects only about 28 percent of the cans... Rubbish collectors keep millions of additional recyclables out of landfills”可知,本段通过将纽约市相关政府部门收集的垃圾数量和城市拾荒者捡拾的垃圾数量进行对比,来说明城市拾荒者的重要性,故选A项。
C. By giving definitions.
D. By cause-effect analysis.
3. What would Marin agree with?
A. Business is business.
B. No job is noble or humble.
C. The early bird catches the worm.
D. One good turn deserves another.
答案:B
解析:推理判断题。根据第六段中的“Just because I recycle, it doesn’t mean I am less of a person than anyone else”可知,Marin认为不能因为她拾荒就觉得她低人一等。由此可推断,Marin应该会同意“工作没有贵贱之分”,故选B项。
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. How can we end poverty?
B. Who owns our garbage?
答案:B
C. Who takes blame for waste?
D. How should we recycle rubbish?
解析:标题归纳题。本文第一、二段讲述了Marin开始拾荒的原因;第三段以纽约市为例讲述了城市拾荒者的重要性;第四段讲到了美国联邦最高法院规定,家庭垃圾一旦出现在街上,就属于公共财产;第五段援引Ryan Castalia的话来讨论城市垃圾的归属;第六段讲到了Marin遭遇的一次不被尊重的经历;最后一段则讲到了其实环保和人权保护可以携手并进。综合以上可知,本文以城市拾荒者Marin的故事贯穿全文来探讨城市垃圾的归属问题,B项适合作本文的标题,故选B项。
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[词汇积累]
①humanity n. 人性;人道,仁慈 ②close down 倒闭 ③make ends meet 维持生计;收支平衡 ④rule out 把……排除在外;认为……不合适;阻止;防止……发生
[长难句分析]
(第一段第一句)Josefa Marin went to New York from Mexico in 1987, supporting her daughter back home with the $140 a week she earned at a sweater factory.
分析:supporting...为现在分词短语作状语;she earned...为省略that/which的定语从句,修饰$140。
译文:1987年,何塞法·马林从墨西哥来到纽约,凭借在一家毛衣厂每周挣得的140美元来养活她在家的女儿。
进阶组
Test 1
体裁:应用文 词数:275
话题:旅游目的地 建议用时:5分钟
A recent landing on the moon has awakened or renewed people’s enthusiasm for the stars and space exploration. Here are four trip ideas to inspire those would-be astronauts and astronomers.
Kennedy Space Center, America
The NASA-operated Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a must for ambitious astronauts and space-lovers. Hands-on experiences range from live presentations delivered by astronauts to the new Astronaut Training Experience Center. Children aged 10 to 17 can experience spacewalking and exploring Mars.
North York Moors, England
As an International Dark Sky Reserve in the world, this lovely part of Yorkshire, England plays host to one of the UK’s family-friendly National Parks Dark Skies festivals. Well timed to coincide(同时发生) with the latter part of autumn half term in England, the North York Moors Dark Skies Fringe Festival includes bat-box making, evenings with winter birds and moonlit coastal walks.
Pic du Midi, France
There are few observatories where you can observe stars before retiring to a comfortable cabin and watch the sunrise. Getting to the Pic du Midi Observatory is also an adventure in itself, involving a ride on two cable cars up to a 2,877-meter-high mountain. The guided astronomy sessions help kids discover Saturn(土星) and its rings via powerful telescopes.
Mount Teide, Spain
Home to the largest solar observatory in the world, it sits on Spain’s highest mountain. Ride the cable car up for a scientist-led tour, which includes the chance to observe the sun through hand-held solar telescopes. The special family tour includes an attractive 90-minute workshop exploring how observatory physicists carry out their research.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了向想成为宇航员或者天文学家的人推荐的四个旅游目的地。
1. Which trip suits the teenagers expecting a face-to-face contact with astronauts?
A. Kennedy Space Center.
B. North York Moors.
答案:A
C. Mount Teide.
D. Pic du Midi.
解析:细节理解题。根据Kennedy Space Center, America部分中的“Hands-on experiences range from live presentations delivered by astronauts”可知,亲身体验的活动包括宇航员的现场幻灯片演示,所以在这里能够和宇航员面对面接触,故选A项。
2. What can visitors do on a trip to Yorkshire?
A. Attend live presentations.
B. Observe the rings of Saturn.
C. Enjoy the sea view at night.
D. Learn about physicists’ work.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据North York Moors,England部分中的“the North York Moors Dark Skies Fringe Festival includes... and moonlit coastal walks”可知,如果游客去约克郡旅行,可以在月光下沿着海岸散步,故选C项。
3. What do Pic du Midi and Mount Teide have in common?
A. They accommodate family tourists.
B. They include a tour led by scientists.
C. They offer free hand-held telescopes.
D. They are located on high mountains.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据Pic du Midi, France部分中的“Getting to the Pic du Midi Observatory... a 2,877-meter-high mountain.”可知,前往Pic du Midi天文台本身也是一场冒险,需要乘坐两辆缆车到达海拔2 877米的山顶。再根据Mount Teide, Spain部分中的“Home to... it sits on Spain’s highest mountain.”可知,Mount Teide坐落在西班牙最高的山上。所以Pic du Midi和Mount Teide的共同之处是两者都位于高山上,故选D项。
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[词汇积累]
①hands-on adj. 动手的;实际操作的 ②live adj. 现场直播的;现场演出的;活的;有效的 ③presentation n. 幻灯片演示;提交;出示;颁发;(戏剧等的)上演;介绍会 ④range from... to... 范围涉及……到…… ⑤in itself 本身 ⑥up to 达到(某数量、程度等)
[熟词生义]
retire v.退休,退职 生义:v. 退出,离开(去安静的地方)
[长难句分析]
(第四段第二句)Getting to the Pic du Midi Observatory is also an adventure in itself, involving a ride on two cable cars up to a 2,877-meter-high mountain.
分析:Getting to...为动名词短语作主语;involving...为现在分词短语作定语。
译文:前往皮克迪米天文台本身也是一次冒险,需要乘坐两辆缆车到达海拔2 877米的山顶。
Test 2
体裁:说明文 词数:321
话题:ChatGPT 建议用时:7分钟
Like most nerds who read science fiction, I’ve kept wondering how society will greet true artificial intelligence, if and when it arrives. Will we panic? Should we ignore it and go about our daily life? Hence, it’s been fascinating to go online to try to make sense of ChatGPT, a new cutting-edge AI chatbot opened for testing at the end of 2022. ChatGPT-GPT stands for “generative pre-trained transformer”-landed with a splash. In five days, more than a million people signed up to test it.
In recent years, though a few AI tools have gotten good at doing narrow and well-defined tasks, like writing marketing copy, they still tend to be weak when taken outside their comfort zones. But ChatGPT feels different. It’s smarter and more flexible. It can write jokes and college-level essays. It can also guess at medical diagnoses, and even seems good at answering the types of open-ended analytical questions which frequently appear on school assignments.
The technology that powers ChatGPT isn’t, strictly speaking, new. It’s based on what the company calls “GPT-3.5”, an upgraded version of GPT-3 in 2020. While the existence of a highly capable linguistic superbrain might be old news to AI researchers, it’s the first time such a powerful tool has been made available to the general public through a free, easy-to-use web interface.
Unlike traditional search engines, ChatGPT doesn’t crawl along the web for information on current events, and its knowledge is restricted to things it learned before 2021. Since ChatGPT training data includes billions of examples of human opinion, representing every reasonable view, it’s also, in some sense, moderate by design. Without specific prompting, for example, it’s hard to coax(劝诱) a strong opinion out of ChatGPT about political debates. Usually, you’ll get a fair summary of what each side believes.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了ChatGPT比以往的人工智能程序更加智能及其原因和ChatGPT的用途等。
1. How did the public initially respond to ChatGPT?
A. People worried about this new technology.
B. Many people found it hard to understand ChatGPT.
C. A number of people couldn’t wait to register for a try.
D. Millions of people were ignorant of this new AI chatbot.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“landed with a splash. In five days, more than a million people signed up to test it.”可知,ChatGPT一经推出就引发热潮,数百万人争先去注册测试,故选C。
2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A. ChatGPT is a typical AI tool used for specified tasks.
B. AI apps provide perfect answers to analytical questions.
C. ChatGPT helps doctors with serious medical diagnoses.
D. Homework might not be a problem for ChatGPT users.
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“seems good at answering the types of open-ended analytical questions which frequently appear on school assignments”可知,ChatGPT似乎很擅长回答经常出现在学校作业中的开放性分析性问题。由此可见,对于ChatGPT用户来说,作业可能不会成为问题,故选D。
3. In which aspect is ChatGPT different from the GPT-3?
A. People can gain access to it free of charge.
B. Linguistic researchers speak highly of it.
C. It is welcomed by AI researchers with enthusiasm.
D. It is the first powerful tool open to the general public.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“it’s the first time such a powerful tool has been made available to the general public through a free, easy-to-use web interface”可知,这是第一次以便于使用的网络界面形式向公众免费开放的强大工具,“第一次免费”是ChatGPT与GPT-3的差异所在,故选A。
4. What’s the text mainly about?
A. The future of ChatGPT.
B. The brilliance of ChatGPT.
C. The development of ChatGPT.
D. The arguments about ChatGPT.
答案:B
解析:主旨大意题。本文第一段讲到了ChatGPT一经推出就引发人们争先测试热潮;第二段讲到了ChatGPT更智能、更灵活及其用途;第三段讲到了这是第一次有如此强大的工具向公众免费开放;最后一段讲到了ChatGPT提供的观点不偏激。综上可以看出,本文主要讲到了ChatGPT的强大和出色,故选B。
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[词汇积累]
①cutting-edge adj. 尖端的 ②go about 从事(常规活动),处理 ③be restricted to... 被限制在……
[长难句分析]
(第一段第一句)Like most nerds who read science fiction, I’ve kept wondering how society will greet true artificial intelligence, if and when it arrives.
分析:who引导定语从句,修饰nerds;how引导宾语从句;if and when引导状语从句。
译文:和大多数喜欢阅读科幻小说的书呆子一样,我一直在思考,当真正的人工智能到来时,社会会如何迎接它。
Test 3
体裁:议论文 词数:318
话题:学术诚信 建议用时:7分钟
Peru is prepared to approve new laws that would make it easier to investigate and punish researchers who engage in academic cheating, including paying to have their names added to a paper.
The move comes as Peru’s national science agency seeks to crack down on authorship buying and other dishonest practices. It recently removed two scientists accused of dishonest publications from a national registry that is key to receiving government funding, job promotions, and salary bonuses. And officials are investigating more than 170 other researchers that a Peruvian media report claimed were involved in academic misconduct, including 72 listed on the national registry who work at 14 universities in Peru.
The new laws will empower universities and government officials to punish such behavior. Dishonest publishing practices “transcend mere moral misbehavior” because they enable researchers to obtain government and private funding without telling the truth, says Edward Málaga Trillo, a member of Congress who is the driving force behind the bills, which lawmakers are expected to finalize early this year. “These individuals are operating academic cheating.”
Peru’s academic community has been struggling with a rising tide of false authorship and related problems. One cause, some researchers say, is a 2014 law that aimed to stimulate research by rewarding researchers who boost their publishing output. For example, under a scoring system used by universities, researchers can earn five points for authorship in a high-impact journal, and two points when the journal has lower impact. Amassing points can bring bonus payments and career promotion.
Signs of dishonest publishing can be obvious, notes Nahuel Monteblanco, president of Cientificos.pe, a Peruvian group that investigates misconduct. Many of the papers cited by Punto Final have numerous co-authors from different nations with few prior publications on the same subject. “If your colleague consistently publishes 20 articles a year with co-authors from other countries, that’s highly suspect,” Monteblanco says.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了秘鲁准备通过新的法律来更容易地调查和惩罚参与学术欺诈的研究人员,以及国家科学机构打击购买作者身份和其他欺骗行为的情况。
1. What action did Peru take recently to address academic cheating?
A. Fining 72 offenders for academic dishonesty.
B. Disqualifying 2 scientists from a national registry.
C. Punishing 170 researchers for academic misconduct.
D. Withdrawing government funds from 14 universities.
答案:B
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It recently removed two scientists accused of dishonest publications from a national registry”可知,秘鲁最近从国家注册系统中移除了两名被指控不诚实出版的科学家,即通过取消两名科学家的国家登记注册资格来解决学术造假问题。故选B。
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “transcend” in Paragraph 3?
A. Change. B. Strengthen.
答案:C
C. Go beyond. D. Approve of.
解析:词义猜测题。画线词所在部分表示“不诚实的出版行为……单纯的道德失范”,再结合下文的because可知,画线词所在部分与下文存在因果关系,下文的“因为它们使研究人员能够在不告知真相的情况下获得政府和私人资助”表明不诚实的出版行为超出了单纯的道德失范。“transcend”在这里意为“超出或超越了某种范围或限制”,C项含义与之接近。故选C。
3. What do we know about the 2014 law in Peru?
A. It advocated a fair scoring system.
B. It applied to high-impact journals.
C. It led to an increase in false authorship.
D. It aimed to punish dishonest publishing.
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Peru’s academic community... with a rising tide of false authorship and related problems. One cause, some researchers say, is a 2014 law that aimed to stimulate research by rewarding researchers who boost their publishing output.”可知,秘鲁学术界存在日益严重的虚假作者身份及相关问题。一些研究人员说,2014年旨在通过奖励那些提高出版产出的研究人员来刺激研究的法律是造成这一问题的一个原因。故选C。
答案:C
4. The most suspicion might be given to a productive researcher with .
A. career promotion
B. consistent research focus
C. few citations by Punto Final
D. co-authors from various countries
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“If your colleague consistently publishes 20 articles a year with co-authors from other countries, that’s highly suspect”可知,如果你的同事和来自其他国家的合著者一年持续发表20篇文章,这是非常可疑的。故选D。
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[词汇积累]
①approve v. 批准 ②investigate v. 调查 ③punish v. 惩罚 ④registry n. 注册系统 ⑤misconduct n. 不端行为 ⑥empower v. 授权 ⑦misbehavior n. 不良行为
[长难句分析]
(第二段最后一句)And officials are investigating more than 170 other researchers that a Peruvian media report claimed were involved in academic misconduct, including 72 listed on the national registry who work at 14 universities in Peru.
分析:that引导定语从句,修饰170 other researchers; who引导定语从句。
译文:官员们正在调查170多名其他研究人员,据秘鲁媒体报道,这些人涉嫌学术不端行为,其中包括在秘鲁14所大学工作的72名被列入国家注册系统的研究人员。
满分组
Test 1
体裁:说明文 词数:317
话题:自然生态 建议用时:6分钟
Why are polar bears white? Why do rabbits have long ears? Why do zebras have stripes(条纹)? It’s all about survival. Wild animals normally focus their efforts on two important tasks. One task is to look for things to eat. While they do that, they have to avoid getting eaten! They can’t afford to ignore any dangers around them. Life is just one long game of hide-and-seek. Luckily for them, the way they look usually helps them. The zebra is a very good example.
Zebras usually travel in large groups. Imagine a hundred zebras moving together across the grassland in Africa. Not far away, a lioness is lying on a tree branch, resting. She is waiting for her chance to attack. The zebras are getting nearer, but they’re running very close together. Now she’s seen them, and she’s getting ready: She knows she’ll soon have a zebra to kill.
The lioness’s goal is to catch a zebra for breakfast. There is no place to hide, but the zebras have a secret line of defence: their stripes.
Lions are colour-blind. As the zebras move in a large group, it’s hard for the lioness to see which zebra to attack. All she sees is a big mass of black and white stripes. She’s not sure what to do. Breakfast must wait. The animals are always trying to hide from her.
But do zebras’ stripes cause problems for other zebras as they do for lions? No, they don’t. Actually, the purpose of the stripes in this case is to help zebras recognize each other. Every zebra has an individual pattern of stripes and zoologists believe this is how zebras know who is who in the group. A mother zebra always recognizes her child among the crowd because its stripes are just a little different from the others.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同动物的外观特征背后的生存意义,并以斑马为例,详细描述了其身上的条纹在防御狮子攻击以及在斑马间相互识别方面的重要作用。
1. Why are zebras and lions mentioned?
A. To give examples.
B. To make comparisons.
C. To stress the importance of animals.
D. To encourage people to protect animals.
解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Luckily for them, the way they look usually helps them. The zebra is a very good example.(幸运的是,它们的外观通常有所帮助。斑马就是一个很好的例子。)”和第四段“Lions are colour-blind. As the zebras move in a large group, it’s hard for the lioness to see which zebra to attack. All she sees is a big mass of black and white stripes. She’s not sure what to do. Breakfast must wait. The animals are always trying to hide from her.(狮子是色盲。当斑马成群结队地移动时,母狮很难看清要攻击哪只斑马。它所看到的只是一大片黑白条纹。它不知道该怎么办。(这意味着)早餐必须等待。这些动物们总是试图躲避它。)”可推知,文中提到斑马和狮子是为了举例说明外观对动物生存的重要性。故选A项。
答案:A
2. Why does the lioness fail to catch a zebra for breakfast?
A. The lioness is colour-blind.
B. The lioness is hiding from others.
C. The lioness is afraid of the zebras.
D. The lioness is waiting for another chance.
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Lions are colour-blind. As the zebras move in a large group, it’s hard for the lioness to see which zebra to attack. All she sees is a big mass of black and white stripes. She’s not sure what to do. Breakfast must wait.(狮子是色盲。当斑马成群结队地移动时,母狮很难看清要攻击哪只斑马。它所看到的只是一大片黑白条纹。它不知道该怎么办。(这意味着)早餐必须等待。)”可知,母狮抓不到斑马当早餐是因为母狮是色盲。故选A项。
答案:A
3. What do we know about zebras’ stripes?
A. The stripes help them hide in the forest.
B. Some zebras share the same stripe pattern.
C. Zebras can recognize each other by their stripes.
D. The stripes can sometimes cause problems for zebras.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Actually, the purpose of the stripes in this case is to help zebras recognize each other.(实际上,在这种情况下,身上条纹的作用是帮助斑马相互识别。)”可知,斑马可以通过身上的条纹来识别彼此。故选C项。
4. What’s the best title for the text?
A. Hide and Seek
B. Attack and Defence
C. Zebras and Lionesses
D. Appearance and Survival
答案:D
解析:标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了不同动物的外观特征背后的生存意义,并以斑马为例,详细描述了它身上的条纹在防御狮子攻击以及在斑马间相互识别方面的重要作用。由此可推知,D项“外观与生存”能概括文章大意,适合作本文的标题。故选D项。
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[词汇积累]
①afford v. 承担得起 ②ignore v. 忽视 ③defence n. 防御 ④be different from 与……不同
[长难句分析]
(最后一段第四句)Every zebra has an individual pattern of stripes and zoologists believe this is how zebras know who is who in the group.
分析:and连接两个并列分句;believe后接省略that的宾语从句;how引导表语从句;第一个who引导宾语从句。
译文:每只斑马都有自己独特的条纹图案,动物学家认为,斑马就是通过这种方式来识别群体中的个体的。
Test 2
体裁:说明文 词数:360
话题:植树造林 建议用时:7.5分钟
Deforestation-by clear-cutting or wildfires-has massive consequences both for climate and health. But leaving reforestation to Mother Nature can take decades, particularly as disastrous wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. And the time, cost and labour involved make traditional methods of tree planting not as practical as they once were.
Bryce Jones knows how hard it is to replant forests. For four months in 2013, he worked as a tree planter throughout Canada. “There’s no technology there,” he says. “The only way you can automate reforestation is through the air.” But it wasn’t until 2019 that he hit on the one that he thought had potential: use drones(无人机) to fire specially designed seed pods(荚) into the ground-at 10 times the normal rate and costing 20 percent less than traditional methods. He proposed the idea to his brother and Flash Forest was born. His first goal was to plant a billion trees by 2025.
The team took out a loan, bought a drone and used 3D printers at Jones’s school to make casts of the pods. Now, only two and a half years later, the company has a group of drones with each able to carry several thousand pods per flight. Three operators work in a field, controlling five drones, whose flights take 15 to 20 minutes. Flash Forest’s big draw is its seed pod, which contains everything seedlings(幼苗) need to promote survival. And its technology allows them to reach post-burn sites or remote areas that are difficult for traditional tree planting.
There are challenges every day, Jones says, as they work to improve the engineering, hardware, software and seed-pod recipes. Then there are the challenges presented by the climate-this year, record temperatures, record wildfires and drought. “That is something that is totally out of our control,” he says.
Unlike some traditional forms of reforestation, Flash Forest is focused on biodiversity. For Jones, the target of planting a billion trees by 2025 is just the beginning. “I have a dream that the company will plant trees on six continents-everywhere where our technology is needed,” he says.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。森林砍伐对气候和健康造成了巨大影响,而传统的种树方法由于耗时耗力且成本高变得不实用。本文主要介绍了为应对这一问题,Flash Forest公司利用无人机高效种树,并介绍了他们面临的挑战以及对未来的展望。
1. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1?
A. The benefits of reforestation.
B. The power of Mother Nature.
C. The way of putting out wildfires.
D. The necessity of using new planting methods.
解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But leaving reforestation to Mother Nature can take decades, particularly as disastrous wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. And the time, cost and labour involved make traditional methods of tree planting not as practical as they once were.”可知,传统的种树方法已经不再实用,因为它们耗时耗力且成本高,特别是在灾难性的野火频发且强度增加的情况下,自然恢复森林可能需要数十年时间。由此可推知,作者意图告知我们新的种树方法的必要性,故选D项。
答案:D
2. What contributes to the particular appeal of Flash Forest?
A. Its drone operators.
B. The frequent flights.
C. Its seed pod.
D. The low cost of seedlings.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Flash Forest’s big draw is its seed pod, which contains everything seedlings(幼苗) need to promote survival.”可知,种子荚包含了促进幼苗生存所需的一切,这是Flash Forest公司的主要吸引力,故选C项。
3. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Extreme weather.
B. Drone technology.
答案:A
C. 3D equipment.
D. Computer software.
解析:代词指代题。第四段中Jones提到他们在改进工程、硬件、软件和种子荚配方时每天都面临挑战。紧接着文章介绍了他们面临的气候带来的挑战:创纪录的气温、创纪录的野火和干旱。画线词所在句意为“这是我们完全无法控制的事情”,由此可知,That指的是上文提到的极端天气,故选A项。
4. What can we infer about Flash Forest from the last paragraph?
A. It changed its focus in the past.
B. It will achieve its final target in 2025.
C. It might be available worldwide one day.
D. It has replaced traditional forms of reforestation.
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。最后一段中提到Jones的梦想是在六大洲任何需要这一技术的地方种树,“everywhere where our technology is needed”暗示了Flash Forest公司可能最终会在全世界范围内提供服务,故选C项。
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[词汇积累]
①deforestation n. 砍伐树林,毁林 ②massive adj. 巨大的,强烈的 ③reforestation n. 重新造林 ④practical adj. 切合实际的,实用的 ⑤automate v. 使自动化 ⑥propose v. 提议,建议 ⑦recipe n. 方法,秘诀,诀窍 ⑧hit on 突然有个好主意 ⑨take out a loan 获得贷款
[熟词生义]
cast v. 投,抛,扔 生义:n. 模子,铸件
[长难句分析]
(第三段第三句)Three operators work in a field, controlling five drones, whose flights take 15 to 20 minutes.
分析:controlling five drones为现在分词短语作状语;whose引导定语从句,修饰drones。
译文:三名操作员在开阔地工作,控制五架无人机,无人机的飞行时间为15至20分钟。
Test 3
体裁:新闻报道 词数:322
话题:音乐教育 建议用时:7.5分钟
The Music Educator Award, this year, went to Annie Ray, an orchestra(管弦乐队) director at Annandale High School. She was recognized for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. Ray got to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles and bring home a $10,000 prize.
Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as a parent orchestra that teaches nearly 200 caregivers a year to play the same instrument as their child. Ray also works with a local charity to give damaged instruments a second life in her classroom.
The orchestra is about much more than just making music. The most important is to give students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. Ray pushes her students to be brave, go outside their comfort zone and realize they have to learn how to make bad sounds before learning how to make good sounds. And they teach her a lot in return. “They changed my educational philosophy. I understand what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” she said.
The warm reception on the ceremony was meaningful. Actually, not many people understand what exactly music educators do or how much their work matters. While her administration is supportive, that lack of understanding is a problem facing the profession in general. Another is resources. She says her school “desperately” needs new instruments. She will use some of her prize money to buy more.
Ray also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate. She knows of several, those particularly interested in music, and aims to offer financial support needed to realize their musical dreams. “It is hard but truly satisfying,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it for them.”
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了荣获“音乐教育家奖”的Annie Ray在学校音乐教育方面所付出的努力、音乐教育工作者面临的困境以及Ray对于奖金的安排。
1. What can we learn about Ray from the first two paragraphs?
A. She hosted the award ceremony.
B. She brought music to more people.
C. She gave away instruments to the poor.
D. She founded a local charity for children.
解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“She was recognized for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.(她因努力让所有学生,特别是残疾学生能接触到音乐而受到认可。)”和第二段中的“Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as a parent orchestra that teaches nearly 200 caregivers a year to play the same instrument as their child.(Ray为有严重智力和发育障碍的学生成立了Crescendo管弦乐队,同时还成立了一个家长管弦乐队,每年教近200名看护者演奏和他们的孩子演奏的同样的乐器。)”可推知,Ray把音乐带给了更多的人。故选B项。
答案:B
2. What do students benefit most from the orchestra?
A. They acquire in-depth musical knowledge.
B. They make friends with the like-minded.
C. They gain personal growth from playing music.
D. They improve their connections with educators.
解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The most important is to give students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. Ray pushes her students to be brave, go outside their comfort zone and realize they have to learn how to make bad sounds before learning how to make good sounds.(最重要的是给学生一个机会来发展他们的合作技能,犯错误和学习改进的艺术。Ray鼓励她的学生要勇敢,走出自己的舒适区,并意识到在学会如何发出好的声音之前,他们必须先学会如何发出不好的声音。)”可推知,学生可以从演奏音乐中获得个人成长。故选C项。
答案:C
3. What is Paragraph 4 of the text mainly about?
A. The reception on the ceremony.
B. Importance of music education.
C. Challenges for music educators.
D. Plans to obtain resources.
解析:段落大意题。根据第四段中的“Actually, not many people understand what exactly music educators do or how much their work matters. While her administration is supportive, that lack of understanding is a problem facing the profession in general. Another is resources.(实际上,没有多少人真正了解音乐教育者到底是做什么的,以及他们的工作有多么重要。虽然她的政府支持,但缺乏理解是整个行业面临的一个问题。另一个问题是资源。)”可知,本段主要介绍了音乐教育工作者面临的困难。故选C项。
答案:C
4. What does Ray find satisfying according to the last paragraph?
A. Winning a scholarship.
B. Developing interest in music.
C. Making musical achievements.
D. Transforming dreams into reality.
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“She knows of several, those particularly interested in music, and aims to offer financial support needed to realize their musical dreams. 'It is hard but truly satisfying' Ray said. 'And there’s nothing else like it for them.'(她认识几个对音乐特别感兴趣的人,她的目标是为他们提供实现音乐梦想所需的经济支持。Ray说:”这很难,但确实令人满意。而且对他们来说,没有什么比这更好的了。“)”可知,令Ray满意的是帮助对音乐特别感兴趣的人实现音乐梦想。故选D项。
答案:D
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[词汇积累]
①ceremony n. 典礼,仪式 ②intellectual adj. 智力的,脑力的 ③cooperation n. 合作,协作 ④in return 作为(对……的)回报
[长难句分析]
(最后一段第一句)Ray also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate.
分析:who引导定语从句,先行词是students;when引导时间状语从句。
译文:Ray还计划把一部分钱用于设立一个持续性奖学金,奖励那些毕业后想从事音乐事业的学生。(共165张PPT)
冲刺集训三 完形填空
冲刺集训三 完形填空
达标组
Test 1
体裁:记叙文 词数:236
话题:做人与做事 建议用时:15分钟
When my father was a teenager, he had been declared a prodigy(天才) by his art teacher. He 1 to become an art teacher and had some 2 of his paintings. But when my mother got ill, his creative life ceased.
I remembered my father’s 3 for art. One day, I asked whether he was interested in drawing a cartoon. My father was not much of a 4 . When learning to drive, I had asked if it was more important to 5 the cars ahead or those behind. “Both.” Then he was 6 for the next three miles.
He gave no 7 answer to my query(询问). I asked again the following day. Still no real 8 . I ultimately 9 the idea. I understood he had enough on his plate already. But a week later, I received an email from my father-with a(n) 10 . I downloaded the file and there was the cartoon I had asked him to draw!
We began to draw cartoons. The process of creating gave him 11 . As he built his art muscles back up, his teenage self’s enthusiasm 12 .
He is now painting, drawing and talking so much that I have to 13 I’m getting a call to escape his 14 . If he were to ask me whether I was prouder of the cartoon or of him turning his life around, I would say, “ 15 .”
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了父亲因为母亲生病而停止艺术创作,后来“我”通过让父亲画漫画帮助父亲找回了对创作和生活的热情。
1. A. went on B. agreed
C. seemed D. happened
答案:A
解析:考查动词(短语)辨析。根据上文中的“he had been declared a
prodigy(天才) by his art teacher”和下文中的“become an art teacher and
had some 2 of his paintings”及语境可知,父亲后来成为一名美术教
师。go on“继续”,符合语境。故选A。
2. A. records B. copies
C. exhibits D. celebrations
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“of his paintings”及语境可知,父亲后来成为了一名美术教师,并举办了一些画展。exhibit“展览”,符合语境。故选C。
3. A. choice B. love C. skill D. idea
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的“he had been declared a prodigy(天才) by his art teacher”和“become an art teacher”及语境可知,“我”想起了父亲对艺术的热爱。love“热爱”,符合语境。故选B。
4. A. talker B. teacher
C. painter D. thinker
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“He gave no 7 answer to
my query(询问).”和“He is now painting, drawing and talking so much”
及语境可知,父亲不爱说话。talker“爱说话的人,健谈的人”,符合语
境。故选A。
5. A. drive off B. rush through
C. look into D. concentrate on
答案:D
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据语境可知,学开车的时候,“我”问父亲注意前面的车更重要,还是注意后面的车更重要。drive off赶走,击退;rush through仓促处理;look into调查,审查;concentrate on集中(注意力),聚精会神。故选D。
6. A. careful B. silent
C. impatient D. polite
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“He gave no 7 answer to
my query(询问).”及语境可知,父亲在接下来的三英里(的路程)中保持沉
默。silent“沉默的”,符合语境。故选B。
7. A. definite B. relevant
C. simple D. clever
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Both.”和下文中的“I asked again the following day.”及语境可知,父亲对“我”的询问没有给出明确的答复。definite“肯定的,确定的”,符合语境。故选A。
8. A. channel B. response
C. message D. word
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,第二天“我”又问了一遍。仍然没有真正的答复。response“答复,回答”,符合语境。故选B。
9. A. dropped B. failed
C. forgot D. regretted
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Still no real 8 .”和下文
中的“I understood he had enough on his plate already.”及语境可知,
“我”最终放弃了这个想法。drop“放弃,停止,终止”,符合语境。故
选A。
10. A. list B. present
C. budget D. attachment
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“I downloaded the file”及语境可知,但一周后,“我”收到了父亲发来的一封电子邮件——还有一个附件。attachment“(用电子邮件发送的)附件”,符合语境。故选D。
11. A. freedom B. safety
C. purpose D. trust
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“As he built his art muscles back up”及语境可知,“我们”开始画漫画。创作的过程给了他目标。purpose“目标,目的”,符合语境。故选C。
12. A. grew B. returned
C. appeared D. mixed
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“his creative life ceased”及语境可知,当他重新练就自己的艺术肌肉时,他的青春热情又回来了。return“回来”,符合语境。故选B。
13. A. pretend B. state
C. joke D. mention
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“talking so much”及语境可知,他现在总是在画画、聊天,以至于“我”不得不假装在接电话,以逃避他的兴奋。pretend“假装”,符合语境。故选A。
14. A. excitement B. disappointment
C. embarrassment D. amusement
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的“He is now painting, drawing and talking so much”及语境可知,“我”不得不假装在接电话,以逃避他的兴奋。excitement兴奋,激动;disappointment失望,沮丧;embarrassment尴尬,难堪;amusement愉悦,娱乐。故选A。
15. A. Myself B. You C. Neither D. Both
答案:D
解析:考查代词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Both.”及语境可知,如果他问“我”,“我”是为这部漫画感到更骄傲,还是为他改变了自己的生活感到更骄傲,“我”会说:“两者都有。”故选D。
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[词汇积累]
①declare v. 宣布,宣称 ②creative adj. (尤指艺术作品)创作的,有创造力的 ③ultimately adv. 最终,最后 ④escape v. 逃避,摆脱
[长难句分析]
(最后一段最后一句)If he were to ask me whether I was prouder of the cartoon or of him turning his life around, I would say, “Both.”
分析:本句是一个主从复合句。If引导虚拟条件句;whether引导宾语从句。
译文:如果他问我,我是为这部漫画感到更骄傲,还是为他改变了自己的生活感到更骄傲,我会说:“两者都有。”
Test 2
体裁:记叙文 词数:277
话题:无车出行的快乐 建议用时:15分钟
I passed my test when I was 19, and I’ve been behind the wheel for most journeys since. After becoming a 1 eight years ago, I became more dependent on my car, thinking that it meant security for me and my child. I couldn’t 2 a world where I didn’t get around on four wheels, but that all 3 when I tried going car-free.
Earlier this year, I 4 to a challenge posed by the climate charity to see what it would be like without my car for three weeks. I 5 an electric family bike. Straight away, I enjoyed having a break from driving, especially on the 6 run. What was once an unpredictable trip to my daughter’s school often stuck in traffic was now a 7 ride along the canal. And my daughter loved every moment of it, which gave me the 8 to know that we were doing the right thing.
Giving up my car didn’t come without its 9 . I work in a grocery, and although there are 10 car parking spaces, there isn’t enough bike parking space to 11 my bike securely. On balance, the benefits outweighed the disadvantages. I felt myself getting 12 because I was getting exercise during my commute(通勤). I saved a bit of money every week just like other participants in this 13 .
I was surprised by how 14 it was to give up the car and get around on my bike. I 15 to think it was my duty as a parent to be a driver. Now it’s my duty to get on my bike whenever I can.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。从拿到驾照起作者出行大都选择开车。八年前,作者更加依赖开车出行,认为对自己和孩子来说这意味着安全。但当作者尝试无车出行后,一切都改变了。无车出行既能锻炼身体,又让作者体会到了快乐。
1. A. nurse B. shopkeeper
C. student D. parent
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“thinking that it meant security for me and my child”和“it was my duty as a parent to be a driver”可知,成为一名家长以后,作者更加依赖开车(出行)。parent“父亲(或母亲)”,符合语境。故选D。
2. A. imagine B. enter
C. create D. explore
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“a world where I didn’t get around on four wheels”及语境可知,此处指作者无法想象自己不开车会是什么样子。imagine“想象”,符合语境。故选A。
3. A. happened B. worked
C. changed D. mattered
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“I couldn’t 2 a world where
I didn’t get around on four wheels, but”及语境可知,尽管作者无法想象
自己不开车的样子,但是当作者试着无车出行时,一切都改变了。
change“改变”,符合语境。故选C。
4. A. headed off B. signed up
C. calmed down D. checked up
答案:B
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据下文中的“to a challenge posed by the climate charity to see what it would be like without my car for three weeks”可知,作者报名参加了由气候慈善机构发出的三周不开车挑战。sign up“报名参加”,符合语境。故选B。
5. A. switched B. bought
C. transformed D. donated
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“an electric family bike”及语境可知,此处指作者买了一辆家用电动自行车。buy“购买”,符合语境。故选B。
6. A. school B. grocery
C. family D. office
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“What was once an
unpredictable trip to my daughter’s school often stuck in traffic was now
a 7 ride along the canal.”可知,此处指尤其是在接送孩子上学或放学
的路上。school“学校”,符合语境。故选A。
7. A. wild B. dangerous C. fun D. busy
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Straight away, I enjoyed
having a break from driving, especially on the 6 run.”及语境可知,
此处指作者认为这是一段沿着运河边轻松愉快的骑行之旅。fun“有趣
的,令人愉快的”,符合语境。故选C。
8. A. reason B. hope C. lesson D. fuel
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的“And my daughter loved every moment of it”可知,作者的女儿喜欢这段行程中的每一刻,这给了作者动力,让作者相信自己正在做正确的事情。fuel“燃料”,引申为“动力”,符合语境。故选D。
9. A. shortcomings B. doubts
C. requirements D. rewards
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“there isn’t enough bike parking
space to 11 my bike securely”及语境可知,不开车并非没有缺点。
shortcoming“缺点”,符合语境。故选A。
10. A. permanent B. sufficient
C. few D. free
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的although和下文中的“there isn’t enough bike parking space”可知,作者工作的杂货店有足够的停车位。sufficient“足够的”,符合语境。故选B。
11. A. clean B. ride C. lock D. repair
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指作者工作的杂货店没有足够的自行车停车位来安全锁住作者的自行车。lock“锁住”,符合语境。故选C。
12. A. smarter B. richer
C. luckier D. fitter
答案:D
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“because I was getting exercise”可知,因为作者在通勤期间锻炼了身体,所以作者觉得自己更健康了。fit“健康的”,符合语境。故选D。
13. A. stay B. research
C. trial D. conference
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,像这项试验中的其他参与者一样,作者每周都会省下一些钱。trial“试验,考验”,符合语境。故选C。
14. A. pleasant B. awkward
C. precious D. anxious
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的“I enjoyed having a break from driving”和“And my daughter loved every moment of it”及语境可知,作者惊讶地发现,放弃汽车并改骑自行车出行是多么令人愉快的事。pleasant“令人愉快的”,符合语境。故选A。
15. A. failed B. used
C. started D. continued
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“Now it’s my duty to get on my bike whenever I can.”及语境可知,此处指作者过去认为开车是自己作为家长的责任。used to do sth.“过去常常做某事”,符合语境。故选B。
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[词汇积累]
①security n. 安全 ②unpredictable adj. 不可预测的 ③participant n. 参与者 ④give up 放弃 ⑤on balance 总的来说,综合考虑
[长难句分析]
(第三段第二句)I work in a grocery, and although there are sufficient car parking spaces, there isn’t enough bike parking space to lock my bike securely.
分析:本句是一个并列复合句。and连接两个并列分句;although引导让步状语从句。
译文:我在一家杂货店工作,虽然这儿有足够的汽车停车位,但没有足够的自行车停车位来安全锁住我的自行车。
Test 3
体裁:夹叙夹议文 词数:222
话题:关爱他人 建议用时:15分钟
I had just stopped by the local grocery store to pick up a few items. Only one 1 was working and the small store was almost empty. I 2 at her passage and waited while the guy in front of me was 3 a full cart of food. After payment, he put food back into his shopping cart and 4 if he could push the cart up to his 5 a quarter mile away, unpack food and bring the cart back. The cashier was 6 and wasn’t sure what to do. I spoke up then and said I’d be happy to give him a 7 .
We talked on the short trip to his home. He was new in town having just 8 here recently. And like all of us he was feeling the 9 of the high cost of living. I nodded 10 , thinking to myself, too. The cost of living 11 going up, but at least the cost of loving has stayed the same.
If you spend your love helping others, sooner or later your heart would be empty like your 12 . Thankfully, love doesn’t 13 like that. When we share our love, it doesn’t 14 . Instead, we find that we have even more love to share. Always remember the most 15 thing on earth is FREE.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者在一家商店购物后免费送一名陌生人回家的故事,同时作者感悟到虽然生活充满压力,但是对于他人的关爱却是免费的。
1. A. customer B. cashier
C. manager D. driver
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。句意:除了一名收银员正在工作,这个小店
几乎空无一人。customer顾客;cashier收银员;manager经理;driver司
机。根据后文“The cashier was 6 and wasn’t sure what to do.”可知,
此处考查原词复现。由此可知,设空处指在店里工作的是一名收银员。
故选B项。
2. A. checked in B. turned around
C. pulled up D. set off
答案:C
解析:考查动词短语辨析。句意:我停在她的通道处,等着我前面那个
男人取出满满的购物车里的食物。check in登记;turn around转身;pull up
停下;set off出发。根据空后的“waited while the guy in front of me
was 3 a full cart of food”可知,作者在结账的时候前面有一个男人在
结账,所以作者就停在通道处排队等着结账。故选C项。
3. A. exchanging B. packing
C. hiding D. unloading
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。句意同上题。exchange交换;pack收拾(行李),装(箱);hide隐藏;unload(从车、船上)卸,取出。结合常识可知,在商店结账时需要把购物车里的东西取出来。故选D项。
4. A. asked B. responded
C. argued D. shouted
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。句意:在支付完之后,他把(购买的)食物重新
放到了他的购物车里,并且询问他是否可以推着购物车到他四分之一英
里外的公寓,卸下食物后再把购物车带回来。ask询问;respond回答;
argue争论;shout喊叫。根据空后的“if he could push the cart up to
his 5 a quarter mile away, unpack food and bring the cart back”可知,
他想知道是否可以把购物车推回家,放下买的食物后再来还购物车。由
此可推知,他是向收银员提出问题。故选A项。
5. A. office B. apartment C. store D. park
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。句意同上题。office办公室;apartment公寓;store商店;park停车场,公园。根据后文“We talked on the short trip to his home.”可知,“我们”在去他家的路上交谈。由此推断出,他买完东西是要回家,“公寓”符合句意。故选B项。
6. A. cool B. new
C. sensitive D. emotional
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。句意:收银员是新来的,她不知道该怎么办。cool冷静的;new新的;sensitive敏感的;emotional情绪激动的。根据空后的“and wasn’t sure what to do”可知,收银员不知道要怎么办,推断出她应该是新来的,对工作不熟悉。故选B项。
7. A. note B. gift C. lift D. tip
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。句意:那时我说我很乐意开车送他一程。note笔记;gift礼物;lift搭便车;tip实用的提示。根据后文“We talked on the short trip to his home.”可知,“我们”在去他家的途中交谈。由此推断出,作者是开车送了男子一程。give sb.a lift为固定搭配,意为“开车顺便送某人”。故选C项。
8. A. rested B. approached
C. moved D. left
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。句意:他是最近刚刚搬到镇上的。rest休息;approach接近;move搬家;leave离开。根据空前的“He was new in town”可知,他是新来到镇上的。由此推断出,他是刚刚搬到新的地方。故选C项。
9. A. pressure B. relief
C. privilege D. conflict
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。句意:并且像我们所有的人一样,他正感受
着来自生活高花费的压力。pressure压力;relief宽慰;privilege荣幸;
conflict冲突。根据后文“The cost of living 11 going up”可知,生活
中的花费在不断上涨。由此推断出,男子也正感受着来自生活高花费的
压力。故选A项。
10. A. willingly B. jokingly
C. knowingly D. convincingly
答案:C
解析:考查副词词义辨析。句意:我会意地点点头,同时也想到了自己的情况。willingly愿意地;jokingly开玩笑地;knowingly会意地;convincingly令人信服地。根据空前的I nodded可知,作者对男子的话是理解的,所以才点头。故选C项。
11. A. escapes B. keeps
C. refuses D. suspends
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。句意:生活的花费继续上涨,但是至少关爱
的花费没有改变。escape逃脱;keep保持,继续;refuse拒绝;suspend暂
停。根据前文“And like all of us he was feeling the 9 of the high cost of
living.”可知,男子和作者一样都感受到生活高花费的压力。由此推断
出,生活的花费在继续上涨。故选B项。
12. A. pocket B. room C. house D. wallet
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。句意:如果你把你的关爱花费在帮助别人上,迟早你的心也会像你的钱包一样空。pocket口袋;room房间;house房子;wallet钱包。根据空前的“If you spend your love helping others, sooner or later your heart would be empty like your”可知,这里是把花钱和花费关爱帮助他人相类比,关爱是装在心里的,而钱是装在钱包里的,如果装在钱包里的钱会花光,那么装在心里的关爱也会花光。故选D项。
13. A. work B. survive
C. spread D. gather
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。句意:值得庆幸的是,关爱并不会产生那样的结果。work产生预期的结果;survive生存;spread传播;gather聚集。根据后文“Instead, we find that we have even more love to share.(相反,我们有更多的关爱去分享。)”可推知,对他人的关爱不会像钱包里的钱一样花光。故选A项。
14. A. exist B. matter C. last D. decline
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我们分享我们的关爱时,它并不会减少。exist存在;matter要紧;last持续;decline减少。根据后文“Instead, we find that we have even more love to share.”可知,我们发现我们有更多的关爱去分享,前后句内容发生了转折,由此推断出,当我们分享关爱的时候它是不会减少的。故选D项。
15. A. priceless B. traditional
C. convenient D. comfortable
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。句意:要记得地球上最无价的东西往往是免费的。priceless无价的;traditional传统的;convenient方便的;comfortable舒服的。根据前文“Instead, we find that we have even more love to share.”可知,关爱是可以分享的,同时关爱也是免费的,它在这个世界上也是无价的。故选A项。
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[词汇积累]
①grocery n. 杂货店 ②cashier n. 收银员 ③unpack v. 打开;取出
[长难句分析]
(第二段第四句)I nodded knowingly, thinking to myself, too.
分析:thinking... 为现在分词短语作伴随状语。
译文:我会意地点点头,同时也想到了自己的情况。
进阶组
Test 1
体裁:记叙文 词数:274
话题:珍惜拥有 建议用时:15分钟
One sunny afternoon, Jack and I rode hard towards his house. The sun shone 1 on Jack’s black bicycle. You would never see his bike with 2 on it. As I bent over, I took a glimpse of Jack’s shining school 3 . Jack was always neat and tidy, but his clothes were old and 4 . I often 5 if he owned anything else.
We turned into a street lined with small, old railway houses. Jack opened a gate and we went through it. I got off my bike and 6 it against the garage wall. It was a small, whitewashed house. The tiny area of lawn was neatly 7 .
We went in by the back door. The kitchen had a cupboard, a small dining table with three chairs and an ancient cooker. Everything was 8 clean.
In Jack’s room, it had a bed, a one-door closet, and a table. Several books were 9 against the wall on one corner of the table, and on the other corner 10 a model steam engine. Jack demonstrated to me how the engine 11 . I looked at Jack’s face and a broad smile spread over it.
Feeling ashamed, I reflected that I grew up in a 12 wealthy home. My closet was 13 with new and fashionable clothes. I had a state-of-the-art ten-speed racing bike. 14 , I often did not appreciate what I had. I took it all for granted. By contrast, Jack had almost nothing, but he was happy and 15 . Thank you, Jack, for unknowingly teaching me the value of being satisfied with what I’ve got.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者去同学Jack家玩,虽然Jack家境一般,但家中收拾得井井有条,他积极向上的生活态度让作者意识到应该珍惜自己所拥有的一切,感受生活的快乐的故事。
1. A. briefly B. regularly
C. slowly D. brightly
答案:D
解析:考查副词词义辨析。根据上文中的“One sunny afternoon”可知,阳光灿烂地照在Jack的黑色自行车上。briefly简短地;regularly定期地;slowly缓慢地;brightly明亮地。故选D。
2. A. dirt B. decorations
C. passengers D. damage
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“Jack was always neat and tidy”及语境可知,此处表示在Jack的自行车上从来看不到尘土。dirt尘土;decoration装饰;passenger乘客;damage损坏。故选A。
3. A. coat B. tie C. shoes D. hat
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,作者瞥了一眼Jack发亮的校鞋。shoe“鞋子”,符合语境。故选C。
4. A. generous B. clean C. worn D. ugly
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据语境可知,Jack总是干净整洁的,但他的衣服很破旧。generous慷慨的;clean干净的;worn破旧的;ugly丑陋的。故选C。
5. A. meant B. wondered
C. argued D. knew
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,作者常猜想Jack是否还拥有其他什么东西。mean意味着;wonder琢磨;argue争论;know知道。故选B。
6. A. protected B. accepted
C. rested D. covered
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“it against the garage wall”及语境可知,作者从自行车上下来,把自行车靠在车库的墙上。protect保护;accept接受;rest使倚靠;cover覆盖。故选C。
7. A. drawn B. crossed
C. waved D. shaped
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,那一小块草坪被修剪得整整齐齐。draw绘画;cross超过;wave挥手;shape使成为……样子,塑造。故选D。
8. A. nearly B. spotlessly
C. naturally D. severely
答案:B
解析:考查副词词义辨析。根据语境可知,厨房里的一切都一尘不染。nearly差不多;spotlessly一尘不染地;naturally自然地;severely严重地。故选B。
9. A. spread B. stored
C. placed D. hidden
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Several books”及语境可知,此处指几本书被靠墙放置在桌子一角。spread传播;store贮藏;place放置;hide隐藏。故选C。
10. A. lied B. stood C. set D. put
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“a model steam engine”及语境可知,桌子的另一角竖立着一个蒸汽机模型。stand“(建筑物、家具等)竖立着”,符合语境。故选B。
11. A. rose B. admitted
C. flamed D. worked
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Jack demonstrated to me how the engine”及语境可知,Jack给作者演示了蒸汽机是如何工作的。rise上升;admit承认;flame燃烧;work工作。故选D。
12. A. relatively B. humbly
C. traditionally D. respectively
答案:A
解析:考查副词词义辨析。根据下文中的“new and fashionable clothes”可知,此处指作者在一个相对富裕的家庭成长。relatively相对地;humbly谦恭地;traditionally传统地;respectively分别。故选A。
13. A. stuffed B. engaged
C. equipped D. surrounded
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,作者的衣柜里塞满了时尚的新衣服。be stuffed with“塞满”,符合语境。故选A。
14. A. Therefore B. Nevertheless
C. Otherwise D. Subsequently
答案:B
解析:考查副词词义辨析。根据下文中的“I often did not appreciate what I had”及语境可知,此处指作者生活富裕,然而,作者却没有感激自己所拥有的东西。nevertheless“然而”,符合语境。故选B。
15. A. energetic B. modest
C. curious D. content
答案:D
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“the value of being satisfied with what I’ve got”可知,此处指Jack快乐且满足。energetic精力充沛的;modest谦虚的;curious好奇的;content满意的。故选D。
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[词汇积累]
①glimpse n. 一瞥 ②broad adj. 咧开大嘴的(笑) ③appreciate v. 感激 ④bend over 俯身 ⑤take... for granted 将……视为理所当然 ⑥by contrast 相比之下
[长难句分析]
(最后一段第一句)Feeling ashamed, I reflected that I grew up in a relatively wealthy home.
分析:Feeling ashamed为现在分词短语作状语;that引导宾语从句。
译文:我感到很愧疚,心想我是在一个相对富裕的家庭长大的。
Test 2
体裁:记叙文 词数:256
话题:亲子关系 建议用时:15分钟
For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the 1 of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely 2 . I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new 3 .
A week ago, my daughter wanted to 4 so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I 5 her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out 6 to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what? I was 7 . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not 8 ...
Research shows that parents are 9 when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to 10 , how can I, as a parent, remain 11 to my daughter to guide, support and love through life’s changes?
We may have to 12 the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this 13 presence, the physical gap is 14 and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that 15 , however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了因女儿上大学,作者与女儿的关系发生了变化。最初作者对此感到担忧,后来作者通过尝试新的沟通方式,与女儿之间由距离产生的隔阂被消除了,作者也因此有了一些感悟的故事。
1. A. problem B. progress
C. goal D. context
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college”和下文中的“I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her.”可知,作者的女儿上大学了,作者和女儿的关系背景完全改变了。context“背景”,符合语境。故选D。
2. A. cold B. special
C. different D. casual
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据语境可知,作者和女儿的关系(与以前)完全不同了。different“不同的”,符合语境。故选C。
3. A. normal B. idea
C. approach D. solution
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指作者与女儿相处的新常态。normal“常态”,符合语境。故选A。
4. A. catch up B. take over
C. check out D. break away
答案:A
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据下文中的“ask if we could talk”及语境可知,一周前,女儿想和作者聊聊天。catch up“叙旧”,符合语境。故选A。
5. A. visited B. touched
C. tried D. emailed
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“but she was in class”及语境可知,后来作者试着联系女儿,但她在上课。try“试图”,符合语境。故选C。
6. A. by taxi B. by text
C. in private D. in person
答案:B
解析:考查介词短语辨析。根据下文中的“ask if we could talk”及语境可知,到了午夜,女儿发短信(给作者)问她们能否聊聊。by text“通过短信”,符合语境。故选B。
7. A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep
答案:D
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的“At midnight”及语境可知,此处表示作者睡着了。asleep“睡着的”,符合语境。故选D。
8. A. available B. interested
C. ready D. guilty
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的“I thought we would talk the next day,but”及语境可知,作者以为第二天可以和女儿聊聊,但是女儿没空。available“有空的”,符合语境。故选A。
9. A. saddest B. busiest
C. happiest D. best
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned”及语境可知,此处表示研究表明,父母在孩子长大后最幸福。happiest“最幸福的”,符合语境。故选C。
10. A. decide B. wonder
C. investigate D. distinguish
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“how can I, as a parent,
remain 11 to my daughter to guide, support and love through life’s
changes”及语境可知,此处指作者总是在想。wonder“想知道”,符合
语境。故选B。
11. A. kind B. appreciative
C. sensitive D. relevant
答案:D
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“to guide, support and love through life’s changes”及语境可知,作者总是在想,作为父母,怎样才能与女儿保持联系,通过生活的变化来指导、支持和爱护她。relevant“紧密相关的”,符合语境。故选D。
12. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.”可知,作者和女儿可能需要改变沟通方式。shift“改变”,符合语境。故选C。
13. A. human B. virtual
C. physical D. permanent
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的“My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences.”可知,通过这种虚拟存在,现实的隔阂被消除了。virtual“虚拟的”,符合语境。故选B。
14. A. widened B. formed
C. broken D. bridged
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“I feel I still have an active role in her life”可知,通过这种虚拟存在,(作者与女儿)因距离产生的隔阂被消除了。bridge the gap“消除隔阂”,符合语境。故选D。
15. A. college B. relationship
C. change D. communication
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,这段经历提醒作者,无论变化多么令人害怕,它都承载着二人在共同旅程中成长的希望。change“变化”,符合语境。故选C。
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[词汇积累]
①digital adj. 数码的,数字式的 ②occasionally adv. 偶尔 ③presence n. 存在 ④scary adj. 吓人的 ⑤reach out 联系 ⑥venture into 冒险进入 ⑦serve as 充当
[长难句分析]
(第三段第一句)Research shows that parents are happiest when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned.
分析:本句是一个主从复合句。第一个that引导宾语从句;第一个when引导时间状语从句;第二个when引导表语从句。
译文:研究表明,父母在孩子长大后最幸福,但对我来说,这正是我开始担忧的时候。
Test 3
体裁:说明文 词数:181
话题:土壤 建议用时:15分钟
All our food comes directly or indirectly from soil. The soil which is dark in colour is humus(腐殖质). Humus includes plenty of useful materials 1 from dead plants and waste matter from animals. Soil 2 its food. If we do not 3 it with any food, plants will not grow well on it.Animal waste is the best food for soil, and chemical 4 are good, too. A change of crops every year in the same soil will also do 5 .
When soil is too 6 , winds will blow it away, and the land will soon look like a 7 . Farmers can prevent this 8 growing trees. This will weaken the 9 of the wind. After heavy rain, the 10 carries the humus down to the river. This often happens 11 the fields are on the hillsides. Farmers can level their fields and make them 12 .
At the beginning of the century there have been about 7,000 13 people on Earth. We now ought to 14 every bit of the soil. 15 , where will such a large population grow their food?
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。怎样才能更好地利用我们赖以生存的土壤?怎样才能减少土壤的流失?本文给出了答案。
1. A. died B. made C. brought D. taken
答案:D
解析:考查动词短语辨析。句意:腐殖质含有大量从死亡植物和动物排泄物中提取的有用物质。taken from“从……中取出,取材于”, 是过去分词短语作定语,修饰“useful materials”。
2. A. eats B. needs C. feeds D. enjoys
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。土壤“需要”食物, 也就是上文中的“dead plants”和“waste matter from animals”。下文的“the best food for soil”也是提示。
3. A. give B. produce
C. supply D. develop
答案:C
解析:考查动词短语辨析。句意:如果我们不给土壤提供任何养分,植物就长不好。supply... with...“把……提供给……”,是固定搭配。
4. A. poisons B. fertilisers
C. powders D. medicines
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。改良土壤的应该是“化肥(chemical fertilisers)”。只有B项符合语境。poison毒药,毒物;powder粉末;medicine药。
5. A. harm B. good C. help D. favour
答案:B
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据上文中的“are good, too”和also可知,此处表示“有益处”。do good“有益处, 有好处”,为固定搭配。
6. A. light B. energetic C. dry D. thirsty
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。当土壤太“干燥(dry)”时, 风就会把土壤吹走。
7. A. desert B. lake C. valley D. plain
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。因为风把土壤吹走了, 所以土地看上去就像“沙漠(desert)”。
8. A. from B. by C. off D. with
答案:B
解析:考查介词词义辨析。此处用by表示通过某种方式或手段, 后接动词-ing形式作宾语。
9. A. noise B. distance C. speed D. force
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。通过植树可以减弱风的“力量(force)”,从而防止土壤被风吹走。noise噪声;distance距离;speed速度。
10. A. wind B. farmer C. tree D. water
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。大雨过后,“雨水(water)”会把腐殖质冲到河里。
11. A. where B. in C. to D. that
答案:A
解析:考查从句引导词。分析句子结构可知,空处为从属连词,引导地点状语从句;结合语境可知,此处应选where表示地点。
12. A. hill-like B. stair-like
C. bottom-like D. gulf-like
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。农民可以平整田地, 使它们像梯级一样。stair-like“像梯级的”。
13. A. thousand B. thousands
C. million D. millions
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析和单复数。thousand,million等与具体数字连用时,不加-s,故排除B、D两项,根据常识可知选C项。
14. A. affect B. use C. save D. share
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。此处表示我们现在应该“节约(save)”每一寸土地。
15. A. Otherwise B. However
C. Therefore D. Though
答案:A
解析:考查副词词义辨析。由下文的问句可知, 此处应选otherwise,表示“否则”。
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[词汇积累]
①material n. 材料 ②waste n. 废物
③weaken v. 削弱;减弱
[长难句分析]
(第一段第三句)Humus includes plenty of useful materials taken from dead plants and waste matter from animals.
分析:taken from dead plants and waste matter from animals为过去分词短语作后置定语。
译文:腐殖质含有大量从死亡植物和动物排泄物中提取的有用物质。
满分组
Test 1
体裁:记叙文 词数:248
话题:珍惜生活 建议用时:15分钟
This was the big game. The boys were 1 and excited. It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had 2 all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game. The atmosphere was 3 : The other team’s slugger(强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to 4 .
Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way. I was 5 to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t 6 on the game. I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.
“Come on, Andy. 7 out there,” I said to myself.
Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake. We (Andy and I) had been 8 , and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the 9 . I was about to 10 him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star?”
Andy’s eyes were glowing(发光) with 11 . I paused.
“Yes,” I said. “Well, one inning(局) to go. Hit a home run(全垒打)!”
“Okay!” said Andy, and he ran back to his 12 .
I suddenly realized it was nice my son would take time out to 13 the wonder and beauty in life. You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least 14 it. Andy hit a triple in that last inning. But I still wish I had 15 that shooting star, too.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的儿子Andy在棒球冠军赛中分心看流星。起初,作者对儿子的行为感到担忧,但随后他意识到儿子具有欣赏生活中的美好事物的品质。作者借此呼吁我们应该学会欣赏和珍惜生活中的美好瞬间。
1. A. nervous B. puzzled
C. curious D. ashamed
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据上文中的“This was the big game.”可知,这是一场大型比赛,男孩们既紧张又兴奋。nervous“紧张的”,符合语境。故选A。
2. A. won B. struggled C. prayed D. run
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“This was the big game.”及下文中的“making it to this championship game”及语境可知,作者儿子Andy所在的棒球队全年都在努力奋斗,如今凭借实力闯入了这次的冠军赛,震惊了那些更强的队伍。struggle“努力,奋斗”,符合语境。故选B。
3. A. electric B. friendly
C. casual D. romantic
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“The other team’s slugger(强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to”可知,(现场的)气氛令人激动。electric“(气氛)紧张刺激的,令人激动的”,符合语境。故选A。
4. A. flee B. climb C. jump D. strike
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,另一队的强击手是一个身材高大的孩子,他就像一条蛇,不仅危险,还随时准备出击。strike“击打”,符合语境。故选D。
5. A. amused B. thrilled
C. shocked D. satisfied
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“Andy looking straight up at the night sky”可知,赛场上的紧张气氛令作者十分焦灼。但令作者震惊的是,他发现Andy竟然直直地盯着夜空!shocked“震惊的”,符合语境。故选C。
6. A. carrying B. reflecting
C. commenting D. focusing
答案:D
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据语境可知,显然,Andy并没有专注于比赛。focus on“专注于”,符合语境。故选D。
7. A. Settle down B. Stand up
C. Wake up D. Lie down
答案:C
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据上文中的“Andy looking straight up at the night sky”及语境可知,此处指作者对自己说:“加油,Andy。快清醒过来。”wake up“醒来”,符合语境。故选C。
8. A. informed B. punished
C. warned D. spared
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake.”及下文中的“our team still led by one run”可知,Andy和作者幸免于难,他们的团队仍然领先一分。spare“使幸免”,符合语境。故选D。
9. A. meeting B. break
C. corner D. entrance
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Andy ran up to me”可知,在休息时,Andy跑到作者身边。at the break“在休息时”,符合语境。故选B。
10. A. blame B. comfort
C. entertain D. threaten
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,作者正要责怪Andy时,Andy大声说:“你看到那颗流星了吗?”blame“责备”,符合语境。故选A。
11. A. anger B. anxiety
C. excitement D. confidence
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,Andy的眼里闪烁着兴奋的光芒。excitement“兴奋”,符合语境。故选C。
12. A. teammates B. fans
C. parents D. stars
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,然后Andy跑回队友身边。teammate“队友”,符合语境。故选A。
13. A. create B. research
C. explain D. appreciate
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“the wonder and beauty in life”可知,作者突然意识到,儿子能抽出时间来欣赏生活中的奇迹和美真是太好了。appreciate“欣赏”,符合语境。故选D。
14. A. need B. expect C. afford D. suspect
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,你可能会被你在自己最意想不到的时候所发现的美惊讶到。expect“期待,盼望”,符合语境。故选B。
15. A. become B. filmed
C. seen D. followed
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“that shooting star”可知,作者仍然希望自己也能看见那颗流星。see“看见”,符合语境。故选C。
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[词汇积累]
①atmosphere n. 气氛 ②obviously adv. 显然,显而易见 ③horrified adj. 惊吓的 ④make a mistake 犯错误
[长难句分析]
(第一段第三句)It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had struggled all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game.
分析:本句是一个并列复合句。and连接两个并列分句;which引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是my son Andy’s baseball team。
译文:那是一个晴朗的夜晚,我儿子Andy所在的棒球队全年都在努力奋斗,如今凭借实力闯入了这次冠军赛,震惊了那些更强的队伍。
Test 2
体裁:记叙文 词数:256
话题:清洁工 建议用时:15分钟
William Gwyn Thomas, who used to be a dairy farmer in Lampeter, Ceredigion, has been cleaning trains at Carmarthen station for 25 years.
Gwyn is still working with a team as 1 as ever to clean anywhere between 18 and 26 carriages at night and is proud of what he does. “I didn’t expect I’d still be 2 at 80,” said Gwyn. “But I really love it, and I’ll 3 when I feel I can’t do it.”
Gwyn joined the train cleaning team in the late 1990s. He 4 his long working life to “eating well, not drinking anything 5 than a beer and cutting down on smoking”.
Working from 7:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Gwyn and his team clean each 6 from top to bottom, including the cabs(驾驶室), toilets, tables and floors.
The worst 7 tend to be Saturdays, when Transport for Wales (TfW) said the toilets can be “ 8 ”, but Gwyn said he takes it all in his stride(泰然处之).
“It’s annoying but there’s no point 9 it because that’s the job and we just have to 10 it,” he said. “Someone has to get it looking nice for 11 again.”
TfW’s cleaning manager Wendy Jones described passionately Gwyn as “part of the 12 of Carmarthen station”.
Wishing him a happy 80th birthday, he 13 , “The standard of work Gwyn puts in night after night is a(n) 14 example to us all on how to show 15 in your work.”
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。Gwyn做了25年的火车清洁工。本文主要讲述了他的工作内容和他积极乐观的工作态度。
1. A. silently B. gracefully
C. energetically D. cautiously
答案:C
解析:考查副词词义辨析。根据下文中的“The standard of work Gwyn
puts in night after night is a(n) 14 example to us all”可知,Gwyn和一
个团队一起像以往一样精力充沛地在晚上打扫车厢。silently默默地;
gracefully优雅地;energetically精力充沛地;cautiously谨慎地。故选C。
2. A. working B. driving
C. learning D. farming
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指Gwyn说没有想到自己在80岁时还在工作。work“做体力(或脑力)工作”,符合语境。故选A。
3. A. continue B. concentrate
C. hesitate D. finish
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,Gwyn说自己真的很喜欢这份工作,当感觉自己力不从心时,他就会结束。continue继续;concentrate集中(注意力);hesitate犹豫;finish结束。故选D。
4. A. applies B. exposes
C. owes D. devotes
答案:C
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“eating well, not drinking
anything 5 than a beer and cutting down on smoking”及语境可知,他
将自己的长寿归功于“吃得好,不喝比啤酒更烈的酒和少吸烟”。owe
to“归功于”,符合语境。故选C。
5. A. weaker B. stronger
C. cheaper D. colder
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指他不喝比啤酒更烈的酒。stronger“更浓烈的”,符合语境。故选B。
6. A. room B. department
C. hall D. carriage
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的“clean anywhere between 18 and 26 carriages”可知,他和他的团队把每节车厢从头到尾清洁一遍。carriage“车厢”,符合语境,此处属于词汇复现。故选D。
7. A. cabs B. shifts
C. performances D. accidents
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,最糟糕的轮班时间是周六。cab驾驶室;shift轮班工作时间;performance表现;accident事故。故选B。
8. A. rewarding B. exciting
C. challenging D. surprising
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“but Gwyn said he takes it all in his stride(泰然处之)”可知,Gwyn说他能泰然处之。but表明前后句构成转折关系。此处指周六清理厕所极具挑战性。rewarding值得的;exciting令人兴奋的; challenging富有挑战性的;surprising令人吃惊的。故选C。
9. A. dreaming about B. complaining about
C. contributing to D. submitting to
答案:B
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据下文中的“because that’s the job”可知,此处指抱怨是没有意义的,因为打扫车厢是他们的工作。dream about幻想;complain about抱怨;contribute to贡献;submit to屈服于。故选B。
10. A. break away from B. watch out for
C. give way to D. get on with
答案:D
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据语境可知,此处指抱怨没有意义,他们只有继续做下去。break away from脱离;watch out for小心提防;give way to让位给;get on with继续做。故选D。
11. A. conductors B. workers
C. passengers D. managers
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指让乘客看到它时很干净。passenger“乘客”,符合语境。故选C。
12. A. structure B. reform
C. schedule D. platform
答案:A
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,Wendy Jones将Gwyn描述为“Carmarthen车站结构的一部分”。structure结构;reform改革;schedule日程安排;platform平台。故选A。
13. A. suggested B. added
C. questioned D. responded
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指Wendy Jones又补充了一句。suggest建议;add补充说;question怀疑;respond回答。故选B。
14. A. true B. poor
C. interesting D. hopeful
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处表示Gwyn是一个真正的榜样。true真正的;poor可怜的;interesting有趣的;hopeful有希望的。故选A。
15. A. depression B. curiosity
C. bravery D. pride
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的“and is proud of what he does”可知,Gwyn对自己的工作很自豪。此处指Gwyn告诉我们如何表现出对自己工作的自豪感。depression沮丧;curiosity好奇;bravery勇敢;pride自豪。故选D。
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[词汇积累]
①annoying adj. 令人恼火的 ②passionately adv. 热情地 ③standard n. 标准 ④be proud of 自豪 ⑤cut down on 减少,削减
[长难句分析]
(第一段)William Gwyn Thomas, who used to be a dairy farmer in Lampeter, Ceredigion, has been cleaning trains at Carmarthen station for 25 years.
分析:本句是一个主从复合句。who指代先行词William Gwyn Thomas,作定语从句的主语;介词短语at Carmarthen station作地点状语。
译文:William Gwyn Thomas曾是锡尔迪金兰彼得的一名奶农,现在已经在Carmarthen火车站打扫火车25年了。
Test 3
体裁:议论文 词数:266
话题:投稿感悟 建议用时:15分钟
As a writer, I miss rejection slips. Not that I enjoyed receiving those pre-printed slips of paper, but at least when I got one, I was pretty sure that a flesh-and-blood 1 had put it in the envelope. And there was always the chance I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom, 2 the piece almost made it. When an editor at McCall’s wrote, “I’m afraid I have to say no on this 3 piece, but try me again on another, would you?”, it was almost as 4 to me as if she had said, “We’ll 5 it and here is an advance for you.”
Nowadays, rejection slips seem to have disappeared with the use of online submissions. Most editors don’t feel it a must to 6 they have received, read, or considered your work because they receive so many 7 each day.
For me, there are three 8 of rejection slip pain. The first is 9 brought on by finding a flat “no” on a(n) 10 piece of paper, then followed by anger (how could they 11 a piece that is obviously so much 12 than most of the stuff they print), and, finally, rebirth: I will live to 13 a new piece another day.
Learning to 14 rejection seems like part of growing up as a writer. Despite the many letters of acceptance I have received, my folder of “Noteworthy Rejection Slips” is far 15 than that of “Noteworthy Acceptances”, which indicates to me the fact: I still have some growing up to do.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了作者作为一名作家,对于自己的投稿被拒的一些感悟。
1. A. writer B. reader
C. mailman D. editor
答案:D
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“When an editor at McCall’s wrote”及语境可知,作者很确定是一个有血有肉的编辑把退稿附条放在信封里的。editor“编辑”,符合语境。此处为词汇复现。故选D。
2. A. demanding B. indicating
C. suspecting D. arguing
答案:B
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom”和下文中的“the piece almost made it”及语境可知,此处表示编辑留下的手写句表明这篇文章几乎快要成功了。indicate“表明”,符合语境。故选B。
3. A. boring B. novel
C. lengthy D. particular
答案:D
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“but try me again on another, would you”及语境可知,一位编辑写道:“恐怕我不得不拒绝这篇特殊的文章,但请你试一试再投一篇稿,好吗?”particular“特殊的”,符合语境。故选D。
4. A. thrilling B. upsetting
C. embarrassing D. amusing
答案:A
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“We’ll 5 it and here is an
advance for you.”及语境可知,这几乎让作者感到兴奋不已。
thrilling“令人兴奋不已的”,符合语境。故选A。
5. A. buy B. reject C. check D. substitute
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“here is an advance for you”及语境可知,此处表示好像这名编辑在说:“我们将要买下它,这是给你的预付款。”buy“买”,符合语境。故选A。
6. A. prove B. determine
C. explain D. acknowledge
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据上文中的“Nowadays, rejection slips seem to have disappeared with the use of online submissions.”及语境可知,如今,由于在线投稿的使用,退稿附条似乎已经消失了,大多数编辑并不觉得(向投稿者)告知他们已经收到、阅读或考虑过你的作品是件必须要做的事。acknowledge“告知收悉”,符合语境。故选D。
7. A. proposals B. drafts
C. contributions D. instructions
答案:C
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指编辑每天都会收到很多投稿。contribution“投稿”,符合语境。故选C。
8. A. meanings B. stages
C. wonders D. rewards
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据语境可知,此处指对作者来说,退稿附条带来的痛苦有三个阶段。stage“阶段”,符合语境。故选B。
9. A. relief B. frustration
C. anger D. hesitation
答案:B
解析:考查名词词义辨析。根据下文中的“brought on by finding a flat 'no'
on a(n) 10 piece of paper”可知,首先是在一张平平无奇的纸上发现
一个断然的“不”字所带来的挫败感。frustration“挫败”,符合语境。
故选B。
10. A. valueless B. expensive
C. characterless D. shiny
答案:C
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据语境可知,首先是在一张平平无奇的纸上发现一个断然的“不”字所带来的挫败感,然后是愤怒。characterless“无特征的,平凡的”,符合语境。故选C。
11. A. make up B. put away
C. turn down D. insist on
答案:C
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据上文中的“then followed by anger”及语境可知,此处表示他们怎么能拒绝一份明显比他们印刷的大多数东西都要好得多的作品。turn down“拒绝”,符合语境。故选C。
12. A. easier B. better C. shorter D. longer
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“than most of the stuff they print”及语境可知,此处表示他们怎么能拒绝一份明显比他们印刷的大多数东西都要好得多的作品。better“更好的”,符合语境。故选B。
13. A. print B. revise
C. download D. submit
答案:D
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“a new piece another day”及语境可知,此处表示重新提交一份新作品。submit“提交”,符合语境。故选D。
14. A. accept B. criticize
C. judge D. evaluate
答案:A
解析:考查动词词义辨析。根据下文中的“rejection seems like part of growing up as a writer”及语境可知,作者认为学会接受拒绝似乎是作为作家成长的一部分。accept“接受”,符合语境。故选A。
15. A. thinner B. fatter C. older D. newer
答案:B
解析:考查形容词词义辨析。根据下文中的“which indicates to me the fact: I still have some growing up to do”及语境可知,“值得注意的退稿附条”文件夹比“值得注意的录用通知书”文件夹要厚得多。fatter“更厚的”,符合语境。故选B。
阅读小助手
[词汇积累]
①obviously adv. 明显地 ②despite prep. 即使,尽管 ③as if 好像 ④grow up 成长,长大
[长难句分析]
(最后一段最后一句)Despite the many letters of acceptance I have received, my folder of “Noteworthy Rejection Slips” is far fatter than that of “Noteworthy Acceptances”, which indicates to me the fact: I still have some growing up to do.
分析:I have received为省略关系词的定语从句,修饰letters;which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰前面的句子。
译文:尽管我收到了很多稿件采用通知,但我的“值得注意的稿件拒绝通知”文件夹比“值得注意的稿件采用通知”文件夹要厚得多,这告诉我一个事实:我还有需要进步的地方。(共40张PPT)
题型二 读后续写
冲刺集训六 读后续写
达标组
Test 1
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My mom believed in using things up. Last year, our cornfield had a bad harvest because birds feasted on the crops. It was probably then that Mom’s frugality(节俭) became even more extraordinary. She began keeping everything that seemed useless in the attic(阁楼)-worn-out clothes, old sheets, broken umbrellas, and some other old items. Mom’s favorite saying was “waste not, want not”. My brother Josh and I weren’t sure what that meant until the “Affair of the Scarecrow(稻草人)”, which, as it later became known, left a lasting impression on us.
The story began with a pretty hat that Mom received as a gift to protect her from the sun. However, Josh and I could see that Mom’s frugal nature and fashion sense were in battle. Mom really didn’t want to get rid of the hat-it was new and had a lot of use left in it-but neither could she stand wearing it. She tried to take off the fancy decoration, but it was stuck on tight. She’d have to find some other solutions.
Josh and I watched as Mom headed upstairs to the attic with the hat. “Waste not, want not,” she called out. We heard boxes being moved around. Moments later, Mom leaned out, holding a flour bag full of straw, and with a mysterious smile, she placed the hat on it.
“What is that for?” I asked, confused. “A scarecrow!” Mom exclaimed. “But not a good one yet. It needs a strong body to stand firm in the field,” she said with a frown. “And it doesn’t look scary enough,” Josh remarked. I had to admit that Josh, though younger than I was, could sometimes be more imaginative. Josh and I turned to each other, searching for a good idea. Soon enough, Josh’s eyes lit up with inspiration.
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“Come with me!” Josh called out.
In the days that followed, the scarecrow stood tall.
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“Come with me!” Josh called out. The next instant, he raced upstairs with lighting speed. I hurried to follow him into the attic, where we began a thorough search. Mom was amused by our excitement when we found the broken umbrellas and use them as the backbone of the scarecrow. After that, we sorted out some old sheets and tied them on. The scarecrow now looked even scarier. We dragged our creation to the cornfield and planted it firmly in the mud, our hearts full of hope.
In the days that followed, the scarecrow stood tall. Serving as a silent guardian, it successfully scared the birds away. Under its watchful eyes, our cornfield flourished this year. To our amazement, Mom’s useless things from the attic had come together to create something extraordinary. As we enjoyed a good harvest, her favorite saying, “waste not, want not”, echoed in our hearts. The “Affair of the Scarecrow” has taught us the value of creatively transforming seemingly useless items into treasure, making us aware that frugality is a good quality after all.
Test 2
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I recently had a challenging time working on a group project. My teacher put me with three people who weren’t all that excited about getting any work done.
Our assignment was to pick one of the 50 states and make a brochure about it. “Let’s pick Hawaii!” said Emma. “Hawaii has super-cute swimsuits.” “True!” agreed Angela. “Speaking of swimsuits, there are some get-ready-for-summer sales happening now.” “Really? Maybe my mother will take me shopping this weekend,” said Emma.
I turned to Bernard, “Which state do you think we should pick?” He shrugged(耸肩), “I don’t care. But what happened to your hair, Jessica? It looks like being caught in a blender(搅拌机)!”
No one in my group seemed very eager to talk about our project, so I went ahead and shared interesting facts I knew about Hawaiian food and culture. When I was done, no one responded, so I pulled out my notebook. I asked Emma to search for pictures of Hawaiian sea life. But she said she was busy and asked if her picture at a Hawaii hotel pool would do. I requested Angela and Bernard to find Hawaiian historical information and geography respectively. It turned out they all had their own business. I was getting the impression that none but me planned to work on the brochure.
Later that day, as I set the table for dinner, my mom could tell I was stressed-out. “What’s going on?” she asked. I told her what happened and sighed, “So I guess the only way to get the brochure done is for me to do it myself.”
“Well,” my mom said with a smile, “when it comes to homework, they don’t necessarily do things you order. Second, I doubt if you’re responsible for everyone else’s part. Why don’t you check with your teacher about it?”
When I talked to my teacher the next day, he explained he would grade the assignment partly on the finished brochure but mostly on our individual work, which made me much less worried.
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At our next group meeting, I tried to bring up my concerns in a friendly way.
Finally, we were amazed to receive the grade for our group project.
[参考范文]
At our next group meeting, I tried to bring up my concerns in a friendly way. I carefully explained grading rules of the project and suggested that they take it seriously. “Since we’re a team, we rely on each other to do the best we can,” I told them, assuring everybody that we could seek solutions together if troubles arose. My sincerity persuaded my teammates. Emma, Angela, and Bernard all ended up doing their share. The following days witnessed our lively discussion and cooperation. Shining moments occurred when the girls added fashion information and Bernard put humor to our work. As we handed in our assignment, I felt my stress relieved.
Finally, we were amazed to receive the grade for our group project. Right as the teacher said, our group work was graded mainly based on efforts of each member. It was not excellent but good enough to reward what we had prepared and contributed. Smiles spread across my teammates’ faces. They genuinely thanked me as it was my inclusive attitude that helped them get work done, which I owed to my mom’s golden advice. Next time when you are stuck with teamwork troubles, don’t shoulder everything but try a friendly communication.
进阶组
Test 1
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a sunny day this April, and I was flying with my boy off to Carnavon in my light aircraft to see a solar eclipse(日食). Looking out of the window, I was deeply absorbed in the picturesque scenery below. My son Jacob, 15, who was enthusiastic about flying, was in high spirits.
After 25 years in the mining industry, I’d quit my job to pursue a career in flying. Getting my commercial pilot license in September 2022, I believed this was my calling.
Jacob was a passionate flyer, who always enjoyed the flights with me. “What does this button do?”“How does it work?”“What is the function?” There were so many questions he’d ask curiously. I wonder if he’ll be a pilot some day.
Watching the eclipse through our solar goggles(护目镜), we both were in amazement. After a bite of lunch, I did all my checks and refueled the plane before flying us back.
Flying back into the air, I headed toward Jandakot Airport, which was right near our house.
More than half way, I spotted some smoke in the air. Realizing we were flying over Lancelin where there’d been some nearby bush fires, I didn’t think there was anything to panic about. Traveling south, we took in the lovely coastline. “This is beautiful!” Jacob exclaimed.
At around 5 p.m., just about five minutes to our destination, the engine suddenly decreased rapidly. Glancing over at my boy, I thought, “This is bad.” As I tried to bring the engine back to life, it worked only for a millisecond(毫秒), and then died again. “Okay mate, we’ve had an engine failure,” I said calmly to Jacob. The plane was dropping and we went from 1,800 feet to 1,500 in just 20 seconds.
Looking forward, I could see Jandakot Airport about 15 kilometers ahead. “We aren’t going to make it,” I told myself. We only had another 60 seconds before making the decision. Looking down at Leighton Beach north of Fremantle below, I saw crowds of people on the beach.
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But thankfully there were not many in the water behind the waves.
On the beach, I hugged my boy, thrilled.
[参考范文]
But thankfully there were not many in the water behind the waves. I turned the plane 180 degrees, with the nose as high as I could, so we wouldn’t be turned over when we hit the water. “Dad, should I unlock the door?” Jacob asked, as the aircraft quickly neared the ocean. “Yes!” I yelled out. Then the plane violently hit the water and came to a sudden stop. I couldn’t believe that, in just two minutes from the engine failing, we’d landed into the sea! We unfastened our safety belts, managed to get out and swam toward the shore.
On the beach, I hugged my boy, thrilled. I couldn’t have done it without him-my cool, calm boy who helped me land the plane safely. Kind strangers wrapped us both in towels and blankets before medical workers checked us over. Returning home, I was very upset that my beloved plane had fully sunk to the bottom of the sea. Just three days after the incident, I had a training flight again. Up in the air, I didn’t feel frightened at all, but so calm in my happy place above the clouds.
Test 2
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My dad and I had been looking forward to the State cross-country race of my senior year of high school, which would be the climax(顶点) of my existence.
I was the fastest runner on my team, and I was supposed to make it into the top fifteen. We had been working toward this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was wild with joy by my success in running.
He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. I always listened for his voice, which rang above the crowd-telling me to relax my arms, calling out my time. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We spent countless hours on the sandy canals of Arizona. Breathing in the dust of the desert, the blossoms of the orange trees, and the terrible smell of the dairy farm, we made our way across the city. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness. It was a journey that was just ours. A dream passed on from one generation to the next.
Then the big day came. It was hotter than normal-too hot. My throat felt like a field of cotton, cracked with the summer heat, as I waited for the gun to fire. I gazed out at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces from school flickered across my view. They had come for me. They were relying on me. I saw my dad set his watch, worry and excitement etched across his face. With the sound of a gunshot, the race began.
For the first two and half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with hard practices and a strict diet. The scorching sun beat upon my back, blinding me with its brilliance. Nothing was going to stop me, though.
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However, without warning, my strength was running out.
I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.”
[参考范文]
However, without warning, my strength was running out. My lungs fought to take in enough air, and my feet were transformed into cement bricks. Neck and neck with one rival, I could see the finish line. I had begun the final sprint into glory when my knees buckled and my legs gave way. They were as weak as jelly. Knowing my dreams of victory had been destroyed, I had to finish the race. With all the strength left, I got on my hands and knees and crawled, inch by inch, across the finish line. Shame pulsed through my veins as Dad squatted down and pulled me into his arms.
I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.” He gave me a gentle smile and said, “You could never disappoint me. All that matters is that you did your best.” Lifting my face, I saw my dad’s eyes, in which I saw the sweat, the time, and the work we had put into our dream. “But we worked so hard. What about our dream?” I asked. In that second, the world stood still. He reached over for my hand, holding back his own tears, and said, “Don’t you know that you are my dream coming true.”
满分组
Test 1
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mrs Flippen’s class sat listening to a talk being given by a local author. Tucker sat absent-mindedly in one of the library chairs. Most of the students wanted to hear about the writer’s work. Tucker did not.
“Why bother?” Tucker thought to himself. He always received low marks on his writing assignments, no matter how hard he worked on them. He could never think of anything interesting to write about.
“Does anyone have any questions?” Mrs Flippen asked her class.
Tucker raised his hand, “How do you know what to write about?”
“Well, sometimes I don’t,” the author replied. “It takes a lot of hard work to come up with ideas.” She reached down and pulled a worn-looking book from a cloth bag on the floor. “I find making a scrapbook(剪贴簿) helps.”
Tucker sat up a little straighter in his seat. “What’s in the book?” he asked.
“I fill it with pictures, stories, and notes about things that interest me.” The writer opened the scrapbook on her knee. “When I need an idea, I look through the book instead of staring at a blank page.”
Tucker thought about the author’s scrapbook as he walked home. He thought of staring at a blank page each time he tried to write a story. Digging in his bookcase, Tucker found an old binder(活页夹). He filled the binder with notepaper from his desk. After supper, Tucker cut some pictures out of the newspaper. Then he drew some pictures of his own. He cut and pasted(粘贴) stories from his old magazines. Then he looked up the words he did not know and wrote down their meanings.
In the days and weeks that followed, Tucker collected more ideas. He found that the more he collected, the easier it became to find things to collect. Tucker’s book of ideas grew fatter and fatter.
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One morning, Mrs Flippen told the class about a story writing competition.
Then came the day when the headmaster announced the result.
[参考范文]
One morning, Mrs Flippen told the class about a story writing competition. Tucker wanted to win and he tried to make a good story. That night, Tucker looked through his scrapbook instead of staring at a blank page. At first, nothing happened. Slowly, he began to fit pieces together like a puzzle. He picked a setting for his story from a picture. He used the name from an article for his character. Tucker’s story started to grow. He worked on it every night until it came time to hand in the story.
Then came the day when the headmaster announced the result. However, the headmaster didn’t call out Tucker’s name. His story did not win. “Why? I tried my best,” he thought to himself and sank into his chair, at a loss. “I know you are disappointed, Tucker,” Mrs Flippen said. “I want you to know I really like your story. It might not be the best in the class this time, but it is your best work so far.” Tucker smiled at Mrs Flippen and went to congratulate his classmates.
Test 2
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Marco stared at the blank canvas(油画布) spreading out before him, its stark whiteness almost laughing at his sudden lack of inspiration. He was in his final year of high school, and his art portfolio(艺术作品集) was fast approaching its due date in a week. This canvas was meant to be his masterpiece, the crown jewel of his collection, but all his ideas seemed to escape the moment he stood before it. “What’s wrong with me? What should I do?” Marco murmured to himself.
Having grown up in the bustling city of New York, Marco had always found beauty in the chaos. The harshness of roaring cars, the colorful palette of street art, the symphony of diverse tongues and the odd behavior of the passengers-all served as inspirations for his art. Yet, now, when it mattered most, he found himself lost.
Upset and distressed, Macro walked out, longing to run across something unexpected. Unaware of the duration of his wandering through the streets of the city, Marco chanced upon a small, hidden park he had never noticed before. It was a pocket of quiet amid the urban uproar, which attracted Marco immediately. An old man sat on a bench, feeding pigeons that flocked around him in a dance of fluttering wings.
The old man noticed Marco’s thoughtful gaze and gestured him over. They struck up a conversation aimlessly, as if they had been old friends for a long time. In their talk, everything was full of interest from life to art. At last Marco confided(吐露) his artistic block to the old man. The old man listened intently before offering a piece of wisdom. And then, the old man stood up slowly and patted Marco’s shoulder softly. “Sometimes, the best inspiration comes from the places we least expect. Look beyond what you see,” the gentleman said in all earnestness.
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The next day, Marco returned to his canvas.
The time to present his portfolio came soon.
[参考范文]
The next day, Marco returned to his canvas. This time, he closed his eyes and let his mind wander to the park, to the old man, and to the conversation they had. He thought about the peace and calm within the chaos of his city and the unseen stories of the people who lived there. With a deep breath, Marco began to paint, not what he saw, but what he felt. He painted the serenity of the park, the wisdom in the old man’s eyes, and the dance of the pigeons. He painted the soul of the city, not its appearance.
The time to present his portfolio came soon. With no doubt, Marco’s final piece was met with awe. It was more than just a painting; it was a narrative, a piece of his heart, a glimpse into the unseen beauty of the world around him. From the old man’s words: “Inspiration is everywhere, in every moment, in every encounter. We just need to open our hearts to it.” Marco learned to look beyond the surface and see the unseen canvas that the world offered. He found his true voice as an artist.(共55张PPT)
题型二 七选五
冲刺集训二 七选五
达标组
Test 1
体裁:说明文 词数:227+76
话题:音乐 建议用时:8分钟
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. 1 In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well-being of the elderly.
Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. 2 Singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people.
3 A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.
Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. 4 For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive(认知的) tasks is shown to improve older people’s cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.
In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. 5
A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.
B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.
C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.
D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.
E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.
F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.
G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了音乐能提升老年人的幸福感,是构建健康老龄化社会的政策要点。
答案:E
1.解析:空后讲在一个快速老龄化的社会中,找到预防相关精神和情绪失调的方法变得至关重要。E项“然而,这通常涉及一系列身心挑战。”引出下文,符合语境。故选E。
答案:D
2.解析:空前讲音乐拥有唤起强烈情感与极致愉悦的强大力量。D项“这有助于人们在抑郁或焦虑时感觉好一些。”承接上文,符合语境。D项中的This指代上文提到的音乐所具有的力量。故选D。
答案:A
3.解析:空处为本段主旨句。空后讲一首歌可能会成为某个特定时刻的配乐,比如很久以前你和朋友共度的一次愉快的聚会。听那首歌可以让你唤起当时所有的快乐回忆。A项“音乐也可以打开我们记忆中被遗忘的大门。”统领本段,符合语境。故选A。
答案:C
4.解析:空后讲例如,在认知任务中伴有背景音乐,特别是古典音乐,可以改善老年人的认知过程,如信息处理速度和工作记忆。C项“即使是被动地听音乐,也能帮助老年人更好地思考。”引出下文,符合语境。故选C。
答案:G
5.解析:空前讲总之,音乐是对抗与衰老有关的情绪和认知问题的强大工具。它是一种令人愉快的社交活动,无论背景或以往的音乐经验如何,任何人都可以参与其中。G项“因此,这种可获得的干预措施应成为健康老龄化(社会)的主要政策要点。”总结全文,符合语境。故选G。
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[词汇积累]
①maturity n. 成熟 ②crucial adj. 至关重要的 ③contribute to 有助于 ④in conclusion 总之 ⑤regardless of 不管,不顾
[熟词生义]
sharp adj. 尖的,锋利的 生义:adj. 敏锐的,敏捷的
[长难句分析]
(第三段第二句)A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago.
分析:that引导定语从句,先行词是party。
译文:一首歌可能会成为某个特定时刻的配乐,比如很久以前你和朋友共度的一次愉快的聚会。
Test 2
体裁:说明文 词数:269+76
话题:生活与学习 建议用时:9分钟
When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? Here are some strategies to help you manage a personal setback(挫折) and get back on track toward achieving your goal.
Realize it’s normal. Less than 20 percent of people successfully achieve their goal the first time around. It’s normal and expected for setbacks to occur. 1 Knowing this, it’s important to anticipate that the main task will be how to effectively manage the setback when it arises.
Don’t deny it. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a setback. The problem can be staring you right in the face, but you may deny there’s any cause for alarm. 2 This inability to acknowledge the problem doesn’t mean you’re stupid. It’s just that denial can cloud your awareness of the issue. It’s important to be receptive to the honest feedback.
3 Stop and consider carefully what went wrong. The most common causes of a setback are personal worries, overconfidence, and poor coping skills. Take a look at any factor that may have contributed to the setback: Where you were, who you were with, what you were thinking and feeling.
Learn from it. Learn from your analysis of the setback, and adjust your plan to try to prevent similar things from happening the next time. Each time you fine-tune your plan and put it into action again, you actually improve your odds of eventual success. 4
Remind yourself that your setback is a slip instead of a fall. 5 After adjusting, you can still make progress toward success again.
A. Don’t take it seriously.
B. Analyze what happened.
C. You haven’t lost all of the knowledge, skills, and support.
D. In other words, it’s not whether a challenge will happen, but it’s when.
E. This is because you learn from each misstep to make your plan more effective.
F. Friends or family will voice their concerns, but you still may not be able to accept it.
G. You might even write about past experiences in a journal to guide your future behavior.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几条应对挫折并实现自己目标的策略。
答案:D
1.解析:上文讲遇到挫折是正常的,也是意料之中的。D项“换言之,它不是挑战是否会发生,而是何时发生的问题。”承接上文,符合语境。故选D。
答案:F
2.解析:上文讲这个问题可能就在你面前,但你可能会否认任何引起警觉的理由。F项“朋友或家人会表达他们的担忧,而你可能仍然无法接受。”承接上文,符合语境。故选F。
答案:B
3.解析:下文讲停下来,仔细思考是什么地方出了问题。造成挫折最常见的原因是个人担忧、自负和应对能力差。审视一下任何可能导致挫折的因素:你当时在哪里,和谁在一起,你当时的想法和感受。B项“分析发生了什么。”能概括本段主旨,符合语境。故选B。
答案:E
4.解析:上文讲每次你对计划进行微调并再次付诸行动时,你实际上都会提高最终成功的几率。E项“这是因为你从每一个失误中吸取了教训,使你的计划更加有效。”承接上文,符合语境。故选E。
答案:C
5.解析:上文讲提醒自己你的挫折是一种疏漏而不是一种失败;下文讲调整之后,你仍然可以再次朝着成功的方向前进。C项“你并没有失去所有的知识、技能和支持。”承上启下,符合语境。故选C。
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[词汇积累]
①anticipate v. 预期,预料 ②acknowledge v. 承认,认可 ③adjust v. 调节,使适应 ④bounce back 重整旗鼓 ⑤fall apart 精神崩溃 ⑥get back on track 重回正轨
[长难句分析]
(第二段最后一句)Knowing this, it’s important to anticipate that the main task will be how to effectively manage the setback when it arises.
分析:Knowing this为现在分词短语作状语;第一个it是形式主语,to anticipate...是真正的主语;that引导宾语从句;how to...为“疑问词+不定式”作表语;when引导时间状语从句。
译文:知道了这一点,重要的是要预见到,当挫折出现时,主要任务是如何有效地管理挫折。
进阶组
Test 1
体裁:说明文 词数:265+57
话题:友谊 建议用时:9分钟
When you think of your closest friends, who will come to your mind? Perhaps your college roommates or the neighbor you played with as a child. Regardless of how you met these people, they most likely have one key thing in common: 1 A 2023 study found that, for those aged 21 to 30, over 80 percent in their social circles, were born within five years of them. Moreover, nearly 63 percent of adults have no close friends 15 years older or younger than them.
Spending our time with such a narrow group of people can fuel age segregation(隔离) and increase our loneliness. These limitations also keep us from other generations’ mindsets and potentially surprising points of connection. 2 Of course, the ones that are older might offer a brief look into the coming years.
A program that runs schools out of senior centers has said a lot about it. 3 Dawn Carr, a sociology professor, said most older people get much from practical help-with new technology, for instance-their younger friends offered. 4 Having fun with someone decades younger definitely takes off their pressure to “act their age”.
5 Lila, aged 75, was proud that her life experiences prepared her to give advice to her young friend with depression, for which the young was grateful. Also, older friends offer more examples of what growing up can look like. If someone’s parents are the only older people they know well, they might fail to picture other possibilities. A greater pool of older friends can help young people create their own blueprint.
E. Younger friends can be a reminder of past selves.
F. Forming these kinds of friendship is particularly hard today.
G. Indeed, intergenerational relationship is never a one-way street.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了年轻人和年长的人之间的友谊对双方的好处。
A. You befriend those who live around.
B. They’re all roughly the same age as you.
C. Others might find joy in exposure to new ideas.
D. Brought closer, both see more than one benefit.
答案:B
1.解析:空前讲当你想到你最亲密的朋友时,谁会出现在你的脑海里?也许是你的大学室友,或者是你小时候一起玩的邻居。不管你是怎么认识这些人的,他们很可能有一个关键的共同点;空后讲2023年的一项研究发现,对于21岁至30岁的人来说,他们社交圈中超过80%的人是在他们出生后的5年内出生的。此外,近63%的成年人没有比自己大或小15岁的亲密朋友。B项“他们都和你年龄大致相仿。”承上启下,符合语境。故选B。
答案:E
2.解析:空后讲当然,那些年长的人可能会让我们对未来几年有一个简要的了解。E项“年轻的朋友是过去的自己的提醒。”与下文衔接紧密,符合语境。故选E。
答案:D
3.解析:空前讲一个在老年中心外开办学校的项目对此做了很多介绍;下文介绍了年长的人与年轻的朋友之间的友谊对年长的人的好处以及这样的友谊对年轻人也有好处。D项“拉近距离,双方都看到了不只一个好处。”承上启下,符合语境。故选D。
答案:C
4.解析:空前讲社会学教授Dawn Carr说,大多数年长的人从年轻的朋友提供的实际帮助中收获颇多,比如新技术;空后讲和比自己小几十岁的人玩得开心确实可以减轻他们“表现得像同龄人”的压力。C项“其他人可能会从接触的新思想中找到乐趣。”承上启下,符合语境。故选C。
答案:G
5.解析:上一段讲年长的人和年轻人交朋友对于年长的人的好处;本段则讲这类友谊对年轻人的好处。G项“事实上,代际关系从来不是单行道。”承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
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[词汇积累]
①mindset n. 观念模式,思维倾向 ②definitely adv. 确实,当然,明确地 ③regardless of 不管,不顾 ④have... in common 有……共同之处 ⑤for instance 例如
[长难句分析]
(最后一段第四句)If someone’s parents are the only older people they know well, they might fail to picture other possibilities.
分析:If引导条件状语从句;they know well为省略了that/who的定语从句。
译文:如果某人的父母是他们唯一熟悉的年长的人,他们可能无法想象其他可能性。
Test 2
体裁:说明文 词数:249+86
话题:保护眼睛 建议用时:8分钟
We watch our salt and fat intake to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We use sunscreen to protect our skin. But what can we do to protect our eyes, all year round? A lot. 1
Invest in quality sunglasses
To shield your eyes, wear sunglasses certified to block out 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB light. 2 “In fact, if the lenses are dark but not UV-protected, that’s worse for your eyes, because when you’re looking through dark lenses your pupils dilate, which lets more UV light inside to do damage,” says Dr Esen Akpek, a professor at Johns Hopkins University.
Wear safety glasses when needed
You don’t have to be doing construction work or factory work to need protective eyewear. 3 It’s estimated that up to 90 percent of sports-related eye injuries are actually preventable with proper eye protection. “I see people who’ve been gardening, leaned forward and got poked in the eye by a branch,” says Dr Davinder Grover, an ophthalmologist at Glaucoma Associates of Texas.
Invest in an air purifier
4 Outdoor cold and wind can be drying, too, while pollution and allergens can cause irritation. In addition to lubricating eye drops, “air purifiers and humidifiers are our friends,” says Akpek.
See an eye specialist regularly
Routine checkup helps maintain good eye health, so please don’t forget to see an eye specialist for a checkup regularly, if possible. 5
A. Safety comes first for various outdoor activities.
B. Surprisingly, dark lenses aren’t necessarily the most protective.
C. Indoor heating and air conditioning can dry out the air-and the eyes.
D. Gardening, home repairs and sports all pose the risk of trauma to the eye.
E. Not all eye problems are noticeable, and all are best treated when found early.
F. By incorporating these lifestyle steps, your eyes will stay healthy throughout the year.
G. We have asked experts what lifestyle steps people should take to protect their vision and eye health.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何保护眼睛提出了几点建议。
答案:G
1.解析:上文讲我们使用防晒霜来保护我们的皮肤。但是,我们可以做些什么来全年保护我们的眼睛呢?有很多方法;下文具体介绍了几点保护眼睛的建议。G项“我们向专家咨询了人们应该采取什么样的生活方式步骤来保护他们的视力和眼部健康。”承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
答案:B
2.解析:上文讲为了保护你的眼睛,戴经过认证的太阳镜以阻挡99%到100%的长波紫外线和中波紫外线;下文讲事实上,如果镜片是深色的但不防紫外线,那对你的眼睛更不利,因为当你透过深色镜片看东西时,瞳孔会放大,这会让更多的紫外线进入眼睛,从而造成伤害。B项“令人惊讶的是,深色镜片不一定是最具保护作用的。”承上启下,符合语境。故选B。
答案:D
3.解析:上文讲你不必在做建筑工作或在工厂工作时才需要防护眼镜。D项“园艺、房屋修缮和运动都有造成眼部损伤的风险。”承接上文,符合语境。故选D。
答案:C
4.解析:下文讲室外的寒冷和大风也会使眼睛干涩,而污染和过敏原会对眼睛产生刺激。C项“室内暖气和空调会使空气变干,也会使眼睛干涩。”与下文衔接紧密,符合语境。C项中的Indoor与下文中Outdoor相呼应。故选C。
答案:E
5.解析:上文讲例行检查有助于保持良好的眼部健康,所以如果可能的话,请不要忘记定期找眼科专家做检查。E项“并非所有的眼部问题都是显而易见的,而且在早期发现时能得到最佳治疗。”承接上文,符合语境。故选E。
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[词汇积累]
①protect v. 保护,防护 ②lens n. 镜片 ③dilate v.(使)扩张,(使)扩大 ④preventable adj. 可以预防的 ⑤irritation n. 刺激 ⑥regularly adv. 有规律地 ⑦block out 挡住,遮住(光线或声音) ⑧in addition to 除……以外
[长难句分析]
(第三段第三句)It’s estimated that up to 90 percent of sports-related eye injuries are actually preventable with proper eye protection.
分析:It作形式主语,that引导主语从句。
译文:据估计,实际上多达90%的与运动相关的眼部损伤通过正确的眼部防护是可以被预防的。
满分组
Test 1
体裁:说明文 词数:225+43
话题:自爱 建议用时:7分钟
Self-love
We all have the thought of having satisfactory relationships, which will bring some meaning to our lives and make us happy. 1 However, we often forget that true happiness lies right within us, that is, we needn’t go anywhere to find it.
2 By now we have heard more than a million times that true happiness lies within ourselves. You have to love yourself first in order to love someone else. Many people say self-love is the foundation of a happy life. But have you ever wondered that with so many preachers(传道者) of self-love, why haven’t we been able to love ourselves? 3
We have been taught to be selfless from the start of time. The minute we start thinking about ourselves, everyone around us makes it their personal mission to remind us of how selfish we are. But there is nothing wrong with putting your needs and yourself first. 4 It only helps us better understand which sacrifices are worth making!
5 The stronger your roots are, the more difficult it will be for winds to knock down the branches. Before exploring this view, it is very important to understand what self-love truly means. With such a thin line between being ruthless(冷酷无情的) and self-loving, it is too easy to trip over the darker side.
F. Self-love is the root of all your healthy relationships.
G. Below is one of the reasons for our failure to love ourselves.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。我们忙着到处寻找真正的幸福,其实,真正的幸福就在我们的心中。文章分析了无法自爱的原因和自爱的意义。
A. Self-love is not selfish.
B. Yes, that’s right.
C. No, that’s ridiculous.
D. Self-love is always criticized.
E. We are busy in finding true happiness everywhere.
答案:E
1.解析:空后讲然而,我们常常忘记真正的幸福就在我们心中,也就是说,我们不需要去任何地方寻找它。E项“我们忙于到处寻找真正的幸福。”与下文构成转折关系,符合语境。故选E。
答案:B
2.解析:上文讲真正的幸福就在我们心中;空后讲到目前为止,真正的幸福在于我们自己,这种话我们已经听过无数次了。为了爱别人,你必须先爱自己。很多人说自爱是幸福生活的基础。B项“是的,没错。”承上启下,符合语境。故选B。
答案:G
3.解析:空前讲但你有没有想过,有那么多自爱的传道者,为什么我们还是不能爱自己呢?空后讲我们从一开始就被教导要无私。G项“下面是我们无法爱自己的原因之一。”承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
答案:A
4.解析:空前讲但是把你的需要和你自己放在第一位并没有错;空后讲它只是帮助我们更好地理解哪些牺牲是值得做的!A项“自爱不是自私。”承上启下,符合语境。故选A。
答案:F
5.解析:空后讲你的根(扎得)越结实,风就越难吹倒你的树枝。F项“自爱是你所有健康关系的根。”引出下文,符合语境。故选F。
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[词汇积累]
①satisfactory adj. 令人满意的 ②foundation n. 基础 ③sacrifice n.牺牲 ④remind sb. of 提醒某人 ⑤trip over 绊倒
[长难句分析]
(最后一段第二句)The stronger your roots are, the more difficult it will be for winds to knock down the branches.
分析:“the+比较级...,the+比较级...”意为“越……越……”。
译文:你的根(扎得)越结实,风就越难吹倒你的树枝。
Test 2
体裁:说明文 词数:276+71
话题:情绪健康 建议用时:10分钟
Taking care of your emotional health is as important as taking care of your physical body. If your emotional health is out of balance, you may experience high blood pressure, ulcers(溃疡), chest pain, or a host of other physical symptoms. When you feel good about yourself, it’s much easier to cope with life’s little ups and downs as well as bigger events, such as divorce or a death.
1 . These strategies will help you stay resilient(恢复力强的) through everyday stresses and when larger personal issues arise.
Grow your circle of friends to expand your support system.
“It’s very important that you have a support group of friends and family,” Dr Gardere says. “ 2 -people who will listen to you when you need to get things off your chest-so that you know you’re not alone in whatever they are.”
3 .
You can eat what you want and enjoy it as long as you eat smaller portions and get regular exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your physical and emotional health. Besides, you can try some kinds of activities to relieve stress, like meditating or practicing yoga. 4 . Other stress-reducing techniques include deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. If you’re unsure of how to get started, take a class and learn how to practice on your own for 30 minutes, three times a week.
Learn to say no and refrain from overextending yourself.
If you try to do more than you can handle, you will only end up frustrated and stressed out. There are times when someone asks you to do something you absolutely can’t do. 5 .
A. Form the habit of exercising regularly
B. Cultivate a healthy and moderate lifestyle
C. In this case, say no and explain why kindly but firmly
D. These types of activities are effective for stress management
E. You need people whom you can talk to about your problems
F. If your emotional problems are serious, see a mental health professional and get help
G. Here are three ways you can use to practice better stress management and boost your self-esteem
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了保持情绪健康的几种方法。
答案:G
1.解析:上文提到情绪健康和身体健康同等重要。空后提到这些策略将帮助你在日常压力和更大的个人问题出现时可以迅速恢复,故G项“这里有三种你可以用来更好地管理压力和提升自尊的方法”符合语境。G项中的three ways与空后的These strategies构成词汇上的衔接关系。故选G项。
答案:E
2.解析:空后的破折号说明空后内容是对空处的解释说明。空后讲当你需要倾诉心事时,会听你倾诉的人,空处内容也应涉及类似的这些人,E项中的“people whom you can talk to about your problems”与此相呼应。故选E项。
答案:B
3.解析:空处是段落小标题。根据其他小标题的特征可知,空处也应该是祈使句。再结合下文的“you eat smaller portions and get regular exercise(你吃得少一点,经常锻炼)”“Maintaining a healthy weight(保持健康的体重)”“try some kinds of activities to relieve stress(尝试一些活动来缓解压力)”可知,B项“养成健康合理的生活方式”最能概括本段的内容。故选B项。
答案:D
4.解析:空前讲此外你可以尝试一些活动来缓解压力,比如冥想或练习瑜伽,空后讲了其他的减压技巧,故空处应该讲冥想或练习瑜伽等活动对缓解压力有好处。D项“这些类型的活动对压力管理是有效的”符合语境。D项中的“These types of activities”与空前的“some kinds of activities to relieve stress”呼应。故选D项。
答案:C
5.解析:本段主要建议学会说不,避免让自己太劳累。空前讲有时候,有人要求你做一些你绝对不能做的事情,空处应讲面对这种情况,你该如何做。C项“在这种情况下,说不并友好但坚定地解释原因”符合语境。故选C项。
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[词汇积累]
①symptom n. 症状;征兆 ②divorce v.& n. 离婚;分离 ③portion n. 部分;一份 ④relieve v. 解除;缓解;减轻 ⑤meditate v. 冥想;考虑;谋划 ⑥progressive adj. 进步的;先进的 n. 进步人士;改革派 ⑦overextend v. 拖得太长;过分扩展
[长难句分析]
(第三段第二句部分节选)people who will listen to you when you need to get things off your chest-so that you know you’re not alone in whatever they are
分析:who引导定语从句,修饰people;when引导时间状语从句;so that引导结果状语从句;whatever引导宾语从句。
译文:当你需要一吐为快时,他们会倾听你的心声——这样你就会知道,无论遇到什么问题,你都不是一个人在战斗。(共65张PPT)
冲刺集训四 语法填空
冲刺集训四 语法填空
达标组
Test 1
体裁:记叙文 词数:195
话题:建筑师 建议用时:10分钟
Walking along the Great Wall is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for many, but Jim Spear has taken it one step 1. (far), spending the last 18 years living in a village beneath the ancient wonder.
2. 68-year-old, a self-taught architect from the U. S. , made the most important decision of his life to move to China in 1986, a year before the Great Wall 3. (list) as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Spear calls Mutianyu village home. In this quiet place, 4. (locate) at the foot of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, he lives with his dog in a home with a courtyard garden he tended 5. (he).
As an architect, not only did Spear renovate(翻新) his own dream house, 6. comes with multiple views of the Great Wall, but he also explored ways to boost local business and support rural residents. Over the years, the architect 7. (help) renovate around 20 households in Mutianyu, most of which now operate 8. hotels or restaurants, while 9. (do) his best to preserve the original structures as much as possible.
In 10. (recognize) of his contributions, Spear was given the Great Wall Friendship Award in 2014.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国建筑师吉姆·斯皮尔定居在长城脚下,不仅翻新了自己梦想中的房子,还探索促进当地商业发展的方法,帮助农村居民,因此被授予“长城友谊奖”。
答案:further
:考查副词的比较等级。句意:对许多人来说,漫步长城是一生
一次的梦想,但吉姆·斯皮尔却更进一步,在过去的18年里,他一直住在
长城脚下的一个村庄里。根据句意可知,此处表示“更进一步”,应用
副词的比较级。故填further。
答案:The
考查冠词。句意:这位68岁的老人是一位自学成才的美国建筑
师。1986年,也就是长城被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产的前一年,
他作出了一生中最重要的决定:移居中国。根据句意可知,设空处特指
上文中的Jim Spear,应用定冠词the。且位于句首,首字母应大写。故填
The。
答案:was listed
:考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意同上题。分析句子结
构可知,此处为谓语动词,长城“被列为”世界文化遗产,故用被动语
态;根据in 1986和a year before可知,应用一般过去时;主语是专有名
词,谓语应用单数。故填was listed。
答案:located
析:考查非谓语动词。句意:在位于慕田峪长城脚下的这个安静的
地方,他和他的狗住在一个带有他亲自打理的庭院花园的房子里。分析
句子结构可知,此处应用非谓语动词,locate与place构成逻辑上的被动关
系,因此应用过去分词作后置定语。故填located。
答案:himself
:考查代词。句意同上题。此处指吉姆·斯皮尔本人亲自打理庭
院,因此应用反身代词himself。故填himself。
答案:which
查定语从句。句意:作为一名建筑师,斯皮尔不仅翻新了自
己梦想中的房子,从房子可以看到长城的种种美景,他还探索了促进当
地商业和扶持农村居民的方法。分析句子结构可知,此处引导非限制性
定语从句,从句缺少主语,先行词为物,因此应用关系代词which。故填
which。
答案:has helped
查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:多年来,这位建筑师帮助
翻新了慕田峪约20户家庭的房子,其中大部分现在在作为旅馆或餐馆经
营,同时他还尽最大努力保留建筑原有的结构。分析句子结构可知,设
空处为谓语动词。根据Over the years可知,此处应用现在完成时,主语为
单数,故填has helped。
答案:as
查介词。句意同上题。此处考查固定搭配operate as sth.,意
为“起……作用,作……用”,这里指斯皮尔翻新的房子用作旅馆和餐
馆。故填as。
答案:doing
:考查非谓语动词。句意同7题。分析句子结构可知,the architect
和do构成逻辑上的主动关系,故填doing。
答案:recognition
词性转换。句意:为了表彰他的贡献,斯皮尔在2014年被
授予“长城友谊奖”。介词In之后用recognition作宾语,构成短语in
recognition of,意为“对……的肯定”。故填recognition。
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[词汇积累]
①architect n. 建筑师 ②preserve v. 保存;保留;保护
[词汇串记]
locate v. (使)坐落于→location n. 位置
recognize v. 识别;认出→recognition n. 认可
[长难句分析]
(第三段最后一句)Over the years, the architect has helped renovate around 20 households in Mutianyu, most of which now operate as hotels or restaurants, while doing his best to preserve the original structures as much as possible.
分析:which引导定语从句,修饰households; while doing...为“连词+现在分词”作状语。
译文:多年来,这位建筑师帮助翻新了慕田峪约20户家庭的房子,其中大部分现在在作为旅馆或餐馆经营,同时他还尽最大努力保留建筑原有的结构。
Test 2
体裁:新闻报道 词数:198
话题:龙元素商品 建议用时:10分钟
Chinese Loong is the fifth animal of the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, 1. (consider) to be mythical and symbolic of fortune. Recently, sales of things with loong elements have witnessed explosive growth on e-commerce platforms.
Data from an e-commerce platform shows that searches 2. loong-related goods via its online marketplace have reached 23 million. 3. is said that since January, goods with loong-themed elements, such as daily necessities and gold jewelry 4. (prefer) by consumers. The purchasing excitement is expected to 5. (huge) boost consumer confidence and improve the recovery of consumption.
Purchases by the post-1990s and post-2000s generations accounted for nearly 55%, while consumers in Guangdong Province, Beijing, and Jiangsu Province in that order, 6. (be) the top three spenders on loong-featured items. Because loong is an important symbol of traditional Chinese culture 7. good luck, Chinese consumers are expressing their hopes for 8. better life in the new year.
“Brands should capitalize on traditional Chinese culture to launch more innovative 9. (product),” a research fellow said, 10. (stress) that the Spring Festival is the traditional festival Chinese people attach the most importance to, and it’s also a peak season for consumption.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了带有龙元素的商品在电商平台上销量飙升,显示出龙文化对消费市场的积极影响。
答案:considered
:考查非谓语动词。句意:龙是中国十二生肖中排第五的动物,
被认为是神话和财富的象征。分析句子结构可知,此处应用非谓语动
词,consider与Loong之间为逻辑上的被动关系,应用过去分词作后置定
语。故填considered。
答案:for
考查介词。句意:一家电子商务平台的数据显示,通过其在线
市场搜索与龙有关的商品已达2 300万次。searches在此处是名词,与介词
for搭配,表示“对……的搜索”。故填for。
答案:It
考查代词。句意:据说,自一月份以来,具有龙主题元素的商
品,如日常用品和黄金首饰,一直受到消费者的青睐。分析句子结构可
知,此处应用it作形式主语,真正的主语是that连接的从句。且位于句
首,首字母应大写。故填It。
答案:have been preferred
查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意同上题。根据时间状
语since January可知,此处用现在完成时;goods与prefer之间是被动关
系,所以用被动语态;从句主语goods为复数形式,助动词应用have。故
填have been preferred。
答案:hugely
:考查词性转换。句意:购买热潮有望极大地增强消费者信心,
促进消费复苏。设空处修饰动词boost,应用副词形式。故填hugely。
答案:were
考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:90后和00后购买量占比近
55%,同时按顺序排列的广东省、北京市和江苏省的消费者是以龙为主
题的商品的前三大消费群体。分析句子结构可知,设空处是while连接的
并列句的系动词,根据前面出现的accounted for可知,此处应用一般过去
时;分句主语是consumers,所以系动词应用were。故填were。
答案:and
:考查连词。句意:因为龙是中国传统文化和好运的重要象征,
中国消费者表达了他们对新一年美好生活的希望。traditional Chinese
culture与good luck之间为并列关系,应用and连接。故填and。
答案:a
词。句意同上题。life是单数可数名词,在此处表示泛
指,所以应用不定冠词修饰,且better的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
答案:products
:考查名词的数。句意:一位研究人员表示:“品牌应该利用中
国传统文化推出更多创新产品。”他强调,春节是中国人最重视的传统
节日,也是消费旺季。product是可数名词,其前有more修饰,所以此处
用名词的复数形式。故填products。
答案:stressing
析:考查非谓语动词。句意同上题。分析句子结构可知,句子中已
经有谓语动词said,与设空处之间无连词连接,故此空应用非谓语动词;
主语a research fellow与stress之间是逻辑上的主动关系,所以应用现在分
词形式。故填stressing。
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[词汇积累]
①symbolic adj. 象征的;作为象征的 ②explosive adj. 爆发的;突增的 ③capitalize v. 资本化
[词汇串记]
consider v. 考虑→consideration n. 考虑
huge adj. 大的→hugely adv. 大地
prefer v. 更喜欢→preference n. 偏爱
[长难句分析]
(最后一段)“Brands should capitalize on traditional Chinese culture to launch more innovative products,” a research fellow said, stressing that the Spring Festival is the traditional festival Chinese people attach the most importance to, and it’s also a peak season for consumption.
分析:stressing...为现在分词作状语;that引导宾语从句。
译文:一位研究人员表示:“品牌应该利用中国传统文化推出更多创新产品。”他强调,春节是中国人最重视的传统节日,也是消费旺季。
进阶组
Test 1
体裁:说明文 词数:222
话题:保护长颈鹿 建议用时:10分钟
There was a time, not long 1. , when peace between the Pokot and the Ilchamus seemed impossible. The two communities in Kenya had spent years fighting war over cattle, land, and water-turning one of the 2. (country) most biodiverse regions into a battlefield.
In 2006 Pokot and Ilchamus elders reached an agreement. They agreed that 3. (build) unity and trust, the former enemies would work together to bring back the wildlife that their conflict helped drive out, starting 4. the Rothschild’s giraffes.
The Rothschild’s giraffes went extinct after decades of conflict and poaching. Eager to see these giraffes return to their homeland, the community members got to work 5. (active). Within a year, they had established a 44,000-acre community reserve 6. both the Pokot and Ilchamus work. “It wasn’t easy,” says Rebby Sebei, manager of the reserve. “But both sides were keen for change.”
In 2011 the reserve received its very 7. (one) group of Rothschild’s giraffes: eight animals relocated from other areas in hopes that they’d multiply and repopulate the area. The giraffes 8. (place) on a peninsula in Lake Baringo. The species’ return to Lake Baringo attracted tourists, giving the local economy 9. much-needed boost. The relocated animals, and their babies 10. (bear) on the peninsula, became “a symbol of peace, unity, and a source of community wealth”.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了肯尼亚的两个部落共同保护长颈鹿,这一举动促进了这两个部落的和平。
答案:ago
考查副词。句意:就在不久之前的某段时间,波科特和伊尔查
姆斯之间似乎是不可能和平的。根据There was a time可知是过去发生的事
件,not long ago意为“不久之前”,是表示过去的时间状语。故填ago。
答案:country’s
考查名词所有格。句意:肯尼亚的这两个部落为了争夺牛、土
地和水资源而进行了多年的战争,把这个国家生物多样性最丰富的地区
之一变成了战场。of后接名词,作定语,应用所有格。故填country’s。
答案:to build
考查非谓语动词。句意:他们一致同意,为了建立团结和信
任,这对昔日的敌人将共同努力,把因冲突而被驱逐的野生动物带回
来,从罗氏长颈鹿开始。根据语境可知,此处表目的,应用动词不定式
形式。故填to build。
答案:with
析:考查介词。句意同上题。start with意为“以……开始”,是固
定短语。故填with。
答案:actively
查词性转换。句意:由于渴望看到这些长颈鹿回到它们的家
园,部落成员开始积极工作。修饰动词短语got to work,应用副词作状
语。故填actively。
答案:where
考查定语从句。句意:一年之内,他们建立了一个4.4万英亩
(约178平方千米)的部落保护区,波科特人和伊尔查姆斯人都在这里工
作。此处定语从句修饰reserve,先行词在从句中作地点状语,应用关系
副词where引导定语从句。故填where。
答案:first
考查数词。句意:在2011年,保护区接收了第一批罗氏长颈
鹿……此处修饰名词group,应用序数词。故填first。
答案:were placed
考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:这些长颈鹿被安置
在了巴林戈湖的一个半岛上。分析句子结构可知,设空处作谓语,与主
语The giraffes是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是复数;根据上文In
2011可知,描述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。故填were placed。
答案:a
考查冠词。句意:该物种回归巴林戈湖,这件事吸引了游客,
给当地经济带来迫切需要的推动力。boost此处为可数名词,前有形容词
much-needed修饰,通常用单数形式,与不定冠词a连用。故填a。
答案:born
析:考查非谓语动词。句意:这些被重新安置的动物和它们在半岛
上出生的幼崽成为“和平、团结和部落财富的象征”。分析句子结构可
知,bear作定语,修饰babies,二者之间是逻辑上的被动关系,用过去分
词作定语。故填born。
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[词汇积累]
①biodiverse adj. 生物多样的 ②extinct adj. 灭绝的 ③multiply v. 繁殖;成倍增加 ④peninsula n. 半岛
[词汇串记]
active adj. 积极的;活跃的→actively adv. 积极地;活跃地
[长难句分析]
(第二段第二句)They agreed that to build unity and trust, the former enemies would work together to bring back the wildlife that their conflict helped drive out, starting with the Rothschild’s giraffes.
分析:第一个that引导宾语从句;to build...为不定式作目的状语;第二个that引导定语从句,修饰wildlife;starting with...为现在分词短语作状语。
译文:他们一致同意,为了建立团结和信任,这对昔日的敌人将共同努力,把因冲突而被驱逐的野生动物带回来,从罗氏长颈鹿开始。
Test 2
体裁:说明文 词数:218
话题:武术 建议用时:10分钟
The Chinese martial art, 1. (know) as Chinese kung fu by most foreigners, is a traditional Chinese physical activity with thousands of years of history. As a precious element of China’s cultural heritage, Chinese kung fu has also won its fame all around the world.
The origin of Chinese kung fu, according to some historical records and antique discoveries, can date back even 2. prehistoric times. Survival back then 3. (mean) scrambling(争夺) to take or protect food from others and animals. Kicking and boxing were a part of daily life, thus forming the 4. (early) series of kung fu movements and performances.
In modern times, Chinese kung fu was first introduced abroad to the United States by Chinese-American kung fu master Bruce Lee, 5. movements in his great movies swept American audiences off their feet. From then on, Chinese kung fu learners can 6. (find) everywhere.
As one of film genres, kung fu film has 7. (main) been produced in China, peaking in the 1970s, and has been dominated by Hong Kong action cinema. Bruce Lee is one of the famous 8. (actor). Martial arts fiction is 9. great hit for Chinese kung fu lovers, too. Even though some novels are filmed into TV shows or movies, some people still like to read the original version, because 10. is more authentic.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统体育活动——武术,包括它的起源和现代其在美国的影响力。
答案:known
:考查非谓语动词。句意:中国武术,被大多数外国人称为中国
功夫,是一项具有数千年历史的中国传统体育活动。分析句子结构可
知,is为系动词,且与设空处之间无连词连接,故设空处应用非谓语动
词;know和其逻辑主语The Chinese martial art之间是被动关系,应用过去
分词形式作定语。故填known。
答案:to
:考查介词。句意:根据一些历史记载和文物发现,中国功夫的
起源甚至可以追溯到史前时代。date back to意为“追溯到”,为固定用
法。故填to。
答案:meant
析:考查动词的时态。句意:那时的生存意味着从别人和动物那里
争抢或保护食物。分析句子结构可知,设空处在句中作谓语,根据时间
状语then可知,句子的时态为一般过去时,所以设空处应用动词的过去
式。故填meant。
答案:earliest
考查形容词的比较等级。句意:踢腿和拳击是日常生活的一部
分,从而形成了最早的功夫动作和表现系列。分析句子结构可知,设空
处应用形容词修饰名词;空前为the,设空处用最高级的形式。故填
earliest。
答案:whose
查定语从句。句意:在近代,中国功夫首先是由美国华裔功
夫大师李小龙引入美国的,在他的伟大电影中他的动作让美国观众为之
倾倒。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句,且在从句中
作定语,先行词为Bruce Lee,应用whose。故填whose。
答案:be found
考查动词的语态。句意:从那时起,中国功夫学习者随处可
见。分析句子结构可知,“can 6. ”在句中作谓语,和句子的主
语之间是被动关系,应用被动语态;空前为情态动词can,be动词用原
形。故填be found。
答案:mainly
查词性转换。句意:功夫电影作为电影类型之一,主要在中
国制作,在20世纪70年代达到顶峰,并且一直由香港动作片主导。分析
句子结构可知,设空处应用副词修饰has been produced。故填mainly。
答案:actors
:考查名词的数。句意:李小龙是著名的演员之一。“one of+
the+名词复数”表示“……之一”,设空处应用名词复数形式。故填
actors。
答案:a
考查冠词。句意:武侠小说也深受中国功夫爱好者的喜爱。hit
表示“很受欢迎的事物”时为可数名词,此处表泛指,设空处应用不定
冠词修饰,且great的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
答案:it
考查代词。句意:即使一些小说被拍成电视剧或电影,一些人
仍然喜欢读原著,因为它更真实。分析句子结构可知,设空处指代上文
的the original version(原著),应用it。故填it。
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[词汇积累]
①antique adj. 古老的 ②prehistoric adj. 史前的;远古的 ③dominate v. 占据主动;支配;控制 ④version n. 版本;型式
[长难句分析]
(第二段最后一句)Kicking and boxing were a part of daily life, thus forming the earliest series of kung fu movements and performances.
分析:Kicking and boxing是动名词作主语;thus forming...是现在分词短语作状语。
译文:踢腿和拳击是日常生活的一部分,从而形成了最早的功夫动作和表现系列。
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Test 1
体裁:说明文 词数:204
话题:中国围棋 建议用时:10分钟
Go(围棋), probably the world’s oldest board game, is thought to have originated in China some 4,000 years ago. In ancient China, Go 1. (favor), mainly, by intellectuals, especially those from the 2. (up) class. The ordinary people would seldom take a liking to this game.
Only those with some degree of education can approach this game, because it’s so 3. (complicate). It has too many variations of play and 4. (require) a great deal of calculation. An ancient scientist once calculated that the board positions in a single game can be a number that is 768 digits long.
The original intellectual group of Go practitioners 5. (gradual) lifted this highbrow pastime up into the areas of art, alongside the seven-stringed zither, calligraphy and 6. (paint). And so, the equipment of Go becomes an increasingly details-obsessed feature, with precious wood, jade(玉石), clamshell and crystal(水晶) 7. (use) to make the pieces.
The influence of the Go game 8. Chinese society is quite evident in various works of literature, which often include a scene or two 9. (feature) the Go board. One of China’s classics, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, describes the famous general Guan Yu playing Go 10. he was receiving surgery on his arm.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国围棋的特点、发展、对中国社会的影响等相关信息。
答案:was favored
:考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:在中国古代,围棋
主要是受知识分子,尤其是那些来自上层社会的知识分子青睐。分析句
子结构可知,空处作谓语;根据In ancient China可知,应用一般过去时;
Go和favor之间为被动关系,所以用被动语态;因为主语Go是单数概念,
谓语也用第三人称单数形式。故填was favored。
答案:upper
:考查词形变化。句意同上题。此处表示“上层社会”,应用
upper class。故填upper。
答案:complicated
词性转换。句意:只有那些受过一定程度教育的人才能玩
得了这个游戏,因为它很复杂。空处作从句的表语,应用形容词形式。
故填complicated。
答案:requires
查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:它有太多不同的玩法,需
要大量的计算。空处与前面的has由and连接并列作句子的谓语,此处介绍
客观事实,且根据第一个谓语动词has可知,应用一般现在时,且为第三
人称单数形式。故填requires。
答案:gradually
查词性转换。句意:原先玩围棋的那群知识分子逐渐将这种
高雅的消遣提升到艺术领域,与古琴、书法和绘画齐名。空处作状语,
修饰动词lifted,应用副词形式。故填gradually。
答案:painting
考查词形变化。句意同上题。空处与名词seven-stringed zither
和calligraphy是并列关系,同作alongside的宾语,应用名词形式。故填
painting。
答案:used
:考查非谓语动词。句意:因此围棋的设备变得越来越注重细
节,珍稀木材、玉石、蛤壳和水晶被用来制作围棋设备。空处作with复合
结构中的宾语补足语,应用非谓语形式,use和precious wood... crystal之
间是逻辑上的被动关系,应用过去分词形式。故填used。
答案:on/upon
:考查介词。句意:围棋游戏对中国社会的影响在各种文学作品
中相当明显,这些文学作品中通常包括一两个以围棋棋盘为特色的场
景。an influence on/upon...意为“对……的影响”,为固定搭配。故填
on/upon。
答案:featuring
:考查非谓语动词。句意同上题。空处为非谓语动词,作定语,
修饰a scene or two;feature与所修饰词之间是逻辑上的主动关系,应用现
在分词形式。故填featuring。
答案:when/while
:考查状语从句。句意:中国的经典著作之一《三国演义》描述
了名将关羽在接受胳膊手术的时候还在下围棋。根据句意可知,此处表
示“在……时候”,应用when或while引导时间状语从句。故填
when/while。
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[词汇积累]
①originate v. 起源;创建 ②intellectual n. 知识分子;脑力劳动者 ③variation n. 变化;变异 ④highbrow adj. 高雅的 ⑤clamshell n. 蛤壳;蚌壳
[词汇串记]
complicate v. 使复杂→complicated adj. 复杂的
paint v. 用颜料画→painting n. 绘画
[长难句分析]
(最后一段第一句)The influence of the Go game on/upon Chinese society is quite evident in various works of literature, which often include a scene or two featuring the Go board.
分析:which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰works of literature;featuring...为现在分词短语作后置定语。
译文:围棋游戏对中国社会的影响在各种文学作品中相当明显,这些文学作品中通常包括一两个以围棋棋盘为特色的场景。
Test 2
体裁:说明文 词数:279
话题:安徽美食 建议用时:10分钟
Anhui Province, an ancient and beautiful region, began to prosper during the Tang and Song dynasties. In the times 1. the Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, directly connected Beijing in the north and Hangzhou in the south, Anhui traders 2. (fan) out across China. That’s why Anhui food is now among China’s eight great cuisines.
Anhui cuisine offers plenty of other options and many dishes have interesting stories, for example, chouguiyu. It is said that a certain businessman had made 3. fortune in Hangzhou, where he had first tasted a kind of fish that was sweet, fresh and had few tiny bones. He 4. (immediate) thought of his elderly parents. He bought some for them. However, the long journey took its toll(损坏) on the fish and when he finally reached home, they were all 5. (smell). His mother, an economical woman, decided to cook the fish nevertheless. To everyone’s surprise, the fish smelled bad 6. tasted very good. These days, Anhui 7. (chef) deliberately allow the fish to reach certain ripeness before cooking it.
Anhui cuisine 8. (characterize) by its heavy use of oil, deeply flavored sauces, and superior stock. The main cooking style is to braise(炖) or roast. Its chefs specialize 9. ingredients available locally, such as fish, pigeons, bamboo shoots, etc. Anhui folk also like to salt the ham, which goes into the pot with chicken and duck to produce very deeply flavored soups. A popular dish is salted meat on a bed of bamboo shoots 10. (steam) on a wooden cutting board. Unlike some other regional cuisines, this is one cooking style that is very heavy on animal protein and relatively light on the greens.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了安徽美食的一些历史、特色等。
答案:when
考查定语从句。句意:大运河是一处联合国教科文组织世界遗
产,在它直接连接北方的北京和南方的杭州的时代,安徽商人在中国各
地分散开来。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词为
the times,在从句中作时间状语,应用关系副词when。故填when。
答案:fanned
查动词的时态。句意同上题。分析句子结构可知,设空处作
句子的谓语,根据In the times...可知,此处应用一般过去时。故填
fanned。
答案:a
考查冠词。句意:据说某个商人在杭州发了财,在那里他第一
次尝到了一种又甜又鲜且骨头很少的鱼。make a fortune意为“发财”,
为固定搭配。故填a。
答案:immediately
考查词性转换。句意:他马上想到了他年迈的父母。设空处修
饰动词短语thought of,应用副词。故填immediately。
答案:smelly
考查词性转换。句意:然而,漫长的行程对鱼造成了严重损
害,当他最终回到家时,鱼全都臭了。分析句子结构可知,设空处作第
二个分句的表语,应用形容词smelly,意为“有臭味的”。故填smelly。
答案:but/yet
连词。句意:出乎所有人的意料,这条鱼闻起来很臭,但
味道很好。根据语境可知,“闻起来很臭”与“味道很好”之间为转折
关系,应用表示转折的连词but或yet。故填but/yet。
答案:chefs
考查名词的数。句意:如今,安徽厨师刻意让鱼达到一定的难
闻度,然后再烹饪。分析句子结构可知,“Anhui 7. ”作主语,
应用名词,根据谓语动词allow及语境可知,设空处应用复数形式,且
chef为可数名词。故填chefs。
答案:is characterized
词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:安徽菜的特点是使
用大量的油、风味浓郁的酱汁以及优质的高汤。分析句子结构可知,设
空处为句子的谓语动词,此处叙述客观事实,应用一般现在时;
characterize和主语之间为被动关系,应用被动语态;主语Anhui cuisine为
单数,谓语动词也应用第三人称单数。故填is characterized。
答案:in
介词。句意:它的厨师专门研究当地可用的材料,如鱼、
鸽子、竹笋等。specialize in意为“专门研究,专攻”,为固定搭配。故
填in。
答案:steamed
查非谓语动词。句意:一道很受欢迎的菜是将咸肉铺在竹笋
上然后在木制砧板上蒸。分析句子结构可知,句中已有系动词is,且与设
空处之间无连词连接,设空处应用非谓语动词;steam和其逻辑主语之间
为被动关系,应用过去分词在句中作后置定语。故填steamed。
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[词汇积累]
①prosper v. 繁荣;成功;兴旺 ②cuisine n. 饭菜;菜肴 ③ingredient n. 成分;配料
[长难句分析]
(第二段第二句)It is said that a certain businessman had made a fortune in Hangzhou, where he had first tasted a kind of fish that was sweet, fresh and had few tiny bones.
分析:It is said that...据说……;where引导定语从句,修饰Hangzhou。
译文:据说某个商人在杭州发了财,在那里他第一次尝到了一种又甜又鲜且骨头很少的鱼。