Unit 2 The universal language
Ⅰ.话题单词
conduct v. 指挥 live adj. 表演现场演出的 conductor n. (乐队)指挥 instruction n. 教导 opera n. 歌剧 rhythm n. 节奏 genius n. 天才 pianist n. 钢琴家 violinist n. 小提琴手,小提琴演奏者 performer n. 表演者,演出者 performance n. 演出,表演 producer n. 制作人 production n. 上演 event n. 公开活动;大事 concert n. 音乐会,演奏会 musician n. 音乐家,作曲家 musical n. 音乐剧 adj. 音乐的;爱好音乐的 audience/spectator/viewer n. 观众 fan n. (电影、运动等的)迷,狂热爱好者 schedule n. 工作计划,日程安排 stage n. 舞台 v. 举行,上演
Ⅱ.话题词块
put on a performance 演出 play the guitar 弹吉他 form a band 组建一个乐队 live concert 现场音乐会 recite the lyrics 背诵歌词 have a preference for 偏爱 have an appetite for 爱好 speak highly of 高度赞扬 make sb. relaxed 使某人放松 cheer sb. up 使某人振奋 win over more support 赢得更多的支持 a happy song with pleasant contents 内容愉快的快乐歌曲 prefer classical music to pop music 喜欢古典音乐胜过流行音乐 folk/jazz/pop/rock/classical/country music 民间/爵士/流行/摇滚/古典/乡村音乐
Ⅲ.话题句式
1. The live concert was so successful that the audience was unwilling to leave for a long time.
这场现场音乐会非常成功,观众久久不愿离去。
2. Not only does listening to music make the body relax, but also it can relieve people's pressure.
听音乐不但能够放松身体,而且也能减轻人们的压力。
3. It's said that the live concert conducted by a world famous conductor on Sunday evening is very popular with young people.
据说周日晚上那场由一位世界著名的指挥家指挥的现场音乐会很受年轻人的欢迎。
4. It is obvious that music is an essential part in our life, which is the source of joys and inspiration.
很显然,音乐在我们生活中是不可或缺的一部分,它是乐趣和灵感的源泉。
Ⅳ.语法填空
Beethoven is one of the most remarkable musicians in the world. When he was a child, Beethoven 1.__________ (push) by his father to study music day and night as he was very talented in music. Soon, he began to be appreciated 2.__________ his piano performances. By the time he was a teenager, he 3.__________ (enjoy) a reputation as a wonderful young musician. 4.__________, when many famous musicians began making 5.__________ (predict) about Beethoven's extraordinary future, life took 6.__________ sharp turn. In his late twenties, Beethoven started to lose his hearing, 7.__________ deeply depressed 8.__________ (he). Instead of losing hope, he was determined 9.__________ (find) a way to continue living a life full of music. He continued composing music, and in 1824, he presented Symphony No. 9 in Vienna, 10.__________ (make) it become one of the most famous and treasured pieces in the history of classic music.
答案:1.was pushed 2.for 3.had enjoyed 4.However 5.predictions 6.a 7.which 8.him 9.to find 10.making
Ⅰ.词族关联(根据汉语和词性写出单词)
1. __________ vt. & vi. 作曲;组成;撰写;使镇静→__________ n. 作曲家,作曲者→__________ n. 作曲;作品;构图;构成,成分
2. __________ adj. 令人愉快的,可喜的;友好的,和善的→__________ vt. 使愉快,使满意→__________ adj. 愉快,满意→__________ adj. 令人高兴的,令人满意的→__________ n. 愉快,满意;乐事
3. __________ adj. 激动人心的,引人注目的;突然的;戏剧的;夸张的→__________n. 喜剧;戏剧性事件→__________ adv. 引人注目地;戏剧地
4. __________ vi. & vt. (使)变形,(使)改观,(使)转化→__________ n. 变化,改观,转变;改革
5. __________ vt. & vi. (使)融合;(使)结合,(使)混合;兼做;合并→__________ n. 联合,混合;结合体,联合体
6. __________ vt. & vi. 保护,防御;辩白,辩解→__________ n. 防御,保护;防御物;国防;防守;辩护→__________ adj. 防御的;戒备的
7. ____________ vt. 问候,欢迎,招呼→____________ n. 问候,招呼;[pl.]问候的话,祝词
8. __________ adj. 合适的,适宜的,适当的,适用的→__________ v. 满足需要;合……心意;相配,合身 n. 套装,西装,西服
9. __________ n. 录音,视频;录制;记录,记载→__________ vi. & vt. 记录;录制 n. 记录;唱片;纪录→__________ n. 录音机,录像机;记录员
10. __________ adj. 复杂的,难懂的→__________ vi. 使复杂化
11. __________ n. 希望,盼望;预料,预期;期望,指望→__________ vi. & vt. 盼望;预料;指望;认为
12. __________ adj. 热情的,热心的→__________ n. 热情,热心
13. __________ adj. 有才华的,有天赋的→__________ n. 天赋;礼物
14. __________ n. 预言,预测→__________ vt. 预言,预告→__________ adj. 可预见的
15. __________ vt. 使抑郁,使沮丧;使萧条,使不景气→__________ adj. 沮丧的;萧条的→__________ adj.令人沮丧的→__________ n. 沮丧;抑郁症;萧条期
16. __________ vt. 具有(特质);拥有;支配,控制→__________ adj. 占有欲强的;所有格的→__________ n. 具有,拥有;私人物品,个人财产
17. __________ adj. 绝望的;不惜冒险的;极其需要的;极严重的→__________ adv. 绝望地;不顾一切地,拼命地→____________ n. 绝望;拼命,铤而走险
答案:1.compose; composer; composition 2.pleasant; please; pleased; pleasing; pleasure 3.dramatic; drama; dramatically 4.transform; transformation 5.combine; combination 6.defend; defence/defense; defensive 7.greet; greeting 8.suitable; suit 9.recording; record; recorder plicated; complicate 11.expectation; expect 12.enthusiastic; enthusiasm 13.gifted; gift 14. prediction; predict; predictable 15.depress; depressed; depressing; depression 16.possess; possessive; possession 17.desperate; desperately; desperation
Ⅱ.词块构建(根据汉语意思,每空格中填入一个单词)
1. __________ to be done/doing 值得做某事
2. twists and __________ (故事或情况的)转折,转变,突然变化
3. tear __________ 使(关系密切的人)分离,分开
4. __________ sb. to do sth. 强迫/迫使某人做某事
5. transform __________ 转变成
6. combine…__________ ……使融合(或并存);使结合;兼有
7. rely __________ 依赖,依靠;信任
8. grow __________ of 产生于
9. throw __________ 奉送,额外赠送
10. __________ good measure作为额外增添
11. get tired __________ 厌烦,对……感到厌倦
12. show __________ 露面;露出;到场
13. consist __________ 由……组成(或构成)
14. get __________ to doing sth. 开始做某事,开始认真注意(或对待)某事
15. hold one's __________ 屏住呼吸
16. sweep __________ 使深受影响,使醉心
17. stream __________ 不断涌进
18. all of __________ sudden 突然,猛地
19. __________ ease 轻松地,不费力地
答案:1.deserve 2.turns 3.apart 4.force 5.into 6.and/with 7.on/upon 8.out 9.in
10. for 11.of 12.up 13.of 14.down 15.breath 16.along/away 17.into 18.a 19. with
Ⅲ.佳句背诵
1. ____________________________________ pleased Boya, who never got tired of sharing his music with Zhong Ziqi. (P20)有一个真正理解他音乐的人让伯牙很高兴,他从不厌倦与钟子期分享他的音乐。
仿写:使用手机时间过长容易使我们变得被动,忽视体育锻炼,这会造成肥胖和视力下降。
____________________________ tends to make us passive and ignore physical exercise, which will cause obesity and poor eyesight.
2. ____________________________, he had already enjoyed a reputation as a wonderful young musician. (P25)他青少年时期就已被誉为一名出色的年轻音乐家。
仿写:当他们到达山顶的时候,雨夹雪已经变成了鹅毛大雪。
____________________________________, the sleet had changed to fluffy snow.
3. When ____________________________, he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end against the instrument ________________________________. (P26)在钢琴上作曲时,他会把铅笔的一端放进嘴里,另一端靠在乐器上,这样他就能感觉到音符。
仿写:①我晚上做饭的时候才发现盐用完了。
When ____________________________, I found the salt had been used up.
②我挪开腿让她过去。
I moved my legs out of the way ____________________________.
答案:1.Having someone that really understood his music; Using mobile phones for too long 2.By the time he was a teenager; By the time they reached the mountaintop 3.composing music at the piano; so that he could feel the notes; making dinner in the evening; so that she could get past
1. deserve vt. 值得,应得
教材原句:It's a piece that really deserves to be heard.(P16) 这是一首真正值得一听的曲子。
deserve to be done=deserve doing (主动形式表被动)值得做……(主语通常为物)
deserve to do sth. 值得做某事
deserve+n./pron. 值得……,应得……
deserve all/everything sb. gets = get what sb. deserves 罪有应得,活该
①deserve后接名词或代词时,直接接宾语。
②deserve后接动词不定式,若表示主动意义,则用动词不定式的主动式;若表示被动意义,则用动词不定式的被动式或者动词 ing形式。主语一般为物,主语与动词之间为被动关系,动词 ing形式是主动表被动。
③deserve不用于进行时。
她应该得到奖赏。
She deserves a prize. (√)
She is deserving a prize. (×)
单句语法填空/完成句子
①Those who break the rules deserve ________ (punish).
②The workers refused to work because they thought they deserved ____________ (have) more paid holidays.
③她被公认为是我们学校最负责任、最体贴的老师,所以她值得尊敬。
She is widely acknowledged to be the most responsible and considerate teacher in our school, _______________________________________________________. (话题写作之尊敬的人)
答案:①punishment/punishing/to be punished ②to have ③so she deserves respect/ respecting/to be respected
2. defend vt. & vi. 保护,防御;辩白,辩解
教材原句:It consists of four movements: “The Song of the Yellow River Boatmen”, “Ode to the Yellow River”, “The Yellow River in Anger” and “Defend the Yellow River”. (P19) 它由四个乐章组成:《黄河船夫曲》《黄河颂》《黄河愤》《保卫黄河》。
defend…from/against… 保护……免受……之害(=protect…against/from…)
defend with 用……防卫
defend oneself 自行辩护
defence/defense n. 防御,保护;防御物;国防;防守;辩护
in defence of 保护,防护;为……辩护
come to one's defence 为某人辩护
defensive adj. 防御的;戒备的
defensive measures 防御措施
self defence n. 自我保护
单句语法填空/一句多译
①If he seems a little __________ (defend), it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods.(2024·全国新课标Ⅰ卷)
②Many soldiers were sent to the frontiers to defend their country __________ the enemies.
③In summary, governments have many reasons for spending so much on ________ (defend).
④看到这条凶猛的蛇,他像箭一样冲过去保护儿子。(读后续写之肢体动作描写)
Seeing the fierce snake, ______________________________________________. (defend)
=Seeing the fierce snake, _____________________________________________. (defence)
答案:①defensive ②from/against ③defence ④he rushed to defend his son like an arrow; he rushed in defence of his son like an arrow
3. sweep vt. & vi. (swept, swept) 席卷,横扫;打扫;吹走;清除 n. 打扫,清扫
教材原句:They immediately grabbed the attention of young people and soon the youth of the country were being swept along on waves of joyous rock and roll music and the hope for a better future. (P23) 他们立刻吸引了年轻人的注意,欢快的摇滚乐和对更美好未来的期望引发一阵阵浪潮,很快就席卷了全国的年轻人。
sweep along/away 使深受影响,使醉心
sweep away 彻底消除,完全打消
sweep aside 对……置之不理
sweep out 打扫干净,清扫干净(房间等)
sweep up 一把抱起某人
sweep across/through (风、浪、火等迅猛地)扫过,掠过……;在……迅速传播
sweeper n. 清洁工;清洁器
单句语法填空
①Shirley Fitzgerald, the city's official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept __________ much of its past, including many of its finest buildings.(2022·全国甲卷)
②Wintry weather continues to sweep ________ Colorado.
③Have you swept ________ the kitchen as you promised
④They were swept ____________ by the force of their emotions.
答案:①aside ②across/through ③out ④along/away
4. enthusiastic adj. 热情的,热心的
教材原句:The crowd immediately recognized that they were listening to something truly special, and they broke into enthusiastic cheers at the end of the symphony.(P25) 听众很快意识到他们所听绝非凡品,演出结束的那一刻,全场爆发出热情的欢呼。
be enthusiastic about sb./(doing) sth. 对某人/(做)某事热情/热心
enthusiasm n. 热情,热心
be in enthusiasm 怀有热情
with enthusiasm 热情洋溢,狂热地
enthusiast n. 热心者
enthusiastically adv. 热情地,热心地
单句语法填空/完成句子
①He is selfish and bad tempered and thus, he will never be enthusiastic __________ helping those in trouble.
②我不仅充满热情而且容易相处,这使得我能胜任报纸上所刊登的志愿者工作。
________________________________________________________________, which makes me qualified for the voluntary work advertised in the newspaper.(应用文写作之申请信)
③尽管失败了几次,他们仍然热情地做爆米花。
They still __________________________ in spite of several failures.(读后续写之心理描写)
答案:①about ②I'm not only full of enthusiasm but also easy to get along/on with ③made popcorn enthusiastically/with enthusiasm
5. possess vt. 具有(特质);拥有;支配,控制
教材原句:In a letter to his brothers, he wrote, “…how could I possibly admit a weakness in the one sense which should be more perfect in me than in others, a sense which I once possessed in the greatest perfection…”(P25~26) 他在给兄弟们的一封信中写道:“……这个在我身上本应比别人更加完美的感官,这个我曾经拥有的最完美的感官,如今怎能让我承认它有了缺陷……”
possessive adj. 占有欲强的;所有格的
possession n. [U]具有,拥有;[C]私人物品,个人财产
take possession of 占有,拥有;夺取
in one's possession 拥有,持有,占有
in possession of sth. 拥有或占有某物(主语多为人)
in the possession of… 为……所有,被……占有(主语多为物)
treasured/prized/precious possessions 珍贵的财产
personal possessions 私人物品
possess 表示“具有”时,不用于进行时。
他有许多优秀品质。
He possesses many good qualities. (√)
He is possessing many good qualities. (×)
单句语法填空/一句多译
①He took it for granted that he should take __________ (possess) of his parents' bakery.
②The picture drawn by Qi Baishi is just one of the treasures ____________ their possession.
③众所周知,他拥有这个艺术家的许多作品。
As is known to all, he ___________________________________________. (possess)
=As is known to all, he ________________________________________. (possession)
=As is known to all, a number of the artist's works __________________. (possession)
答案:①possession ②in ③possesses a number of the artist's works; is in possession of a number of the artist's works; are in the possession of him或are in his possession
6. desperate adj. 绝望的;不惜冒险的;极其需要的;极严重的
教材原句:The next two movements are full of desperate lows and uplifting highs which perhaps reflect both his suffering and his strong will to fight it. (P26) 接下来的两个乐章充满绝望的低音以及催人奋进的高音,这也许反映了他的痛苦以及他与之斗争的坚强意志。
be desperate for sth. 极想要某物
be desperate to do sth. 极想做某事
desperately adv. 绝望地;不顾一切地,拼命地
desperation n. 绝望;拼命,铤而走险
in desperation 在绝望中;拼命地
单句语法填空/完成句子
①A noise at a window caught my attention, so I entered it. It was a hummingbird (蜂鸟), ____________ (desperate) trying to escape.(2023·全国新课标Ⅰ卷·浙江)
②His failure left him in ______________ (desperate) but he managed to go out of the shadow.
③He is desperate ____________ (pursue) his vocation as an artist.
④The miners were stuck underground for about four hours and were desperate ____________ urgent rescue.
⑤He __________________________ (极想得到一份工作) to support his large family.
答案:①desperately ②desperation ③to pursue ④for ⑤was desperate to get a job或was desperate for a job
1. tear apart 使(关系密切的人)分离,分开;撕毁,撕碎
教材原句:The music took me through the twists and turns of a classic story about a young couple torn apart by their families. (P16) 这首乐曲带着我体验了一个跌宕起伏的经典故事,故事讲的是一对被双方家庭拆散的年轻情侣。
tear at 撕扯
tear…away (from…) 离开(……)
tear down 拆毁,拆除
tear off 迅速扯掉,撕下
tear up 撕毁,撕碎
burst into tears 突然大哭
be close to tears 快要哭出来
fight back the tears忍住不流泪(=try not to cry)
单句语法填空/完成句子
①I found it hard to tear myself away ________ my new friends.
②Years later, we decided to tear ________ our ugly house and build a beautiful one with a garden.
③Nothing could tear us ________, and now we were here together.
④I was ______________ (快要哭出来了) as I told them the news.
⑤She __________________________________________ (撕碎了他寄给她的所有信件).
答案:①from ②down ③apart ④close to tears ⑤tore up all the letters he had sent her
2. throw in 奉送,额外赠送
教材原句:Most of the songs are about hardship and heartbreak, but also about hope—with plenty of humour thrown in for good measure.(P17)大部分歌曲都是关于艰难与心碎的,但也有关于希望的——其中还附加了很多幽默元素。
throw…into sth. 投身于,热衷于,积极从事
throw away 扔掉,丢弃,抛弃;失去,浪费
throw up 呕吐
throw aside 拒绝接受(某种看法、生活方式等)
throw sb. a look/glance/smile 朝某人看了看/瞥了一眼/笑了笑
throw a party 举办聚会
单句语法填空/完成句子
①I should know by now not to throw __________ the directions until we've finished cooking.
②If you buy a refrigerator, we will throw __________ a microwave oven.
③他朝安娜看了一眼,什么也没说就离开了。
________________________ and left without saying anything.
④Soon after moving to Switzerland, I ____________________________________ (会举办一场暖屋派对) and was greatly surprised when all 30 guests showed up exactly on time.(2023·北京卷)
答案:①away ②in ③He threw Anna a look ④would throw a house warming party
1. 状语从句的省略
教材原句1: When the two lovers, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, first meet, the music is light and pleasant, as if whispering to the audience. (P16)当梁山伯和祝英台这对恋人初次见面的时候,音乐是轻快愉悦的,好像是对听众的喃喃细语。
教材原句2: When composing music at the piano, he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end against the instrument so that he could feel the notes. (P26) 在钢琴上作曲时,他会把铅笔的一端放进嘴里,另一端靠在乐器上,这样他就能感觉到音符。
①在时间、条件、让步、方式等状语从句中,当从句的主语和主句的主语一致时,且从句谓语动词中含有be动词时,可以将该状语从句的主语和be动词一同省略。
②如果从句的主语和主句的主语不一致,但是从句主语为it,从句谓语动词含有be动词,也同样可以将该状语从句的主语和be动词一同省略。
单句语法填空/把省略句还原为完整的句子
①If ____________ (give) more time, she would do it better.
②When ____________ (apply) to graduate school, I found three programmes promising to allow me to follow my desired research direction.(2023·北京卷)
③When ____________ (see) from afar, the mangrove forests (红树林) appear more splendid.(2023·北京卷)
④Though little, he succeeded in taking apart the machine and then put it together without any difficulty.
=_________________________________,he succeeded in taking apart the machine and then put it together without any difficulty.
⑤While cleaning my bedroom, I heard a scream coming from downstairs suddenly.
=_________________________________,I heard a scream coming from downstairs suddenly.
⑥The medicine is quite effective if taken on time.
=The medicine is quite effective ________________________________.
答案:①given ②applying ③seen ④Though he was little ⑤While I was cleaning my bedroom ⑥if it is taken on time
2. 动名词作主语
教材原句:Having someone that really understood his music pleased Boya, who never got tired of sharing his music with Zhong Ziqi. (P20)有一个真正理解他音乐的人让伯牙很高兴,他从不厌倦与钟子期分享他的音乐。
①动名词放在主语的位置:
a. 动名词直接置于句首
b. 用it作形式主语,动名词置于句末,该用法主要用于以下句型:
it is/was++doing sth.
②单个动名词或动名词短语作主语时,谓语动词用单数形式。
③动名词作主语,还可以是复合结构,即“形容词性物主代词/名词所有格/名词+动名词”。
His knowing English brought him a lot of convenience. 他懂英语,这给他带来了许多便利。
④动名词的否定形式是在动名词之前加 “not”,例如将上面的例句变成否定句:
His not knowing English brought him a lot of inconvenience. 他不懂英语,这给他带来许多麻烦。
⑤动名词作主语与不定式作主语的区别:
a. 动名词作主语通常指抽象的、概念性的动作,可以是多次的、经常的行为。
Swimming is a good sport in summer. 游泳在夏天是一项很好的运动。
b. 不定式作主语通常指具体的动作,尤其是某一次的动作。
To finish this job in one day is impossible. 要在一天之内完成这项工作是不可能的。
单句语法填空/完成句子
①____________ (I) opening the window annoyed him.
②____________ (understand) how habits take shape may be helpful in changing bad habits.(2023·北京卷)
③________________________ (不看报纸) made him miss the chance to know the truth.
④It is a waste of time ____________________(玩电脑游戏).
⑤__________________________________ (了解基本急救技术)will help you respond quickly to emergencies.
答案:①My ②Understanding ③Not reading the newspaper ④playing computer games ⑤Knowing basic first aid techniques
3. it takes some time for sb. to do sth. 做某事花费某人多少时间
教材原句:It took about 40 years for the Voyager spacecraft to enter the space between the stars. (P21) “旅行者号”宇宙飞船花了大约40年的时间才进入星际空间。
①在该句型中,it是形式主语,后面的不定式短语才是真正的主语。
②该句型的特殊疑问句形式为:How long does it take sb. to do sth.
③表示花费的其他句型:
a. sb. spends+时间/金钱+on sth./(in) doing sth. 某人在(做)某事上花了多少时间/钱
b. sth. costs sb.+时间/金钱 某物花了某人多少时间/钱
sth. costs+时间/金钱 某物价值多少钱
it costs sb.+时间/金钱+to do sth. 做某事花了某人多少时间/钱
c. sb.+pays+金钱+for sth. 某人为某物付了多少钱
单句语法填空/一句多译
①I spent half an hour ____________ this math problem.
②They spent 2 years ____________ (build) this bridge.
③It costs him a lot of time ____________ (remember) these new words.
④I have to pay them 20 pounds __________ this room each month.
⑤In order to make progress, it takes me some time __________ (reflect) on the mistakes I have made every day.
⑥我花了相当长的时间才理解毕加索(Picasso)那幅画的意义。
________________________________________________________________________
=________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
=________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
答案:①on ②building ③to remember ④for ⑤to reflect ⑥It takes me quite a long time to understand the meaning of the painting by Picasso.; It costs me quite a long time to understand the meaning of the painting by Picasso.; I spend quite a long time (in) understanding the meaning of the painting by Picasso.
4. by the time+时间状语从句
教材原句:By the time he was a teenager, he had already enjoyed a reputation as a wonderful young musician. (P25)他青少年时期就已被誉为一名出色的年轻音乐家。
①在该句型中,如果主句动作不强调已经完成,而只是说明某个时候的状况(此时主句常为be动词的系表结构或表示认知的持续性动词), 则主句不用完成时,而应根据实际需要使用恰当的时态,此时的by the time 相当于when。
②by+表过去时间的词或短语,主句谓语动词用过去完成时;
by+表将来时间的词或短语,主句谓语动词用将来完成时;
by+now, 主句谓语动词用现在完成时。
单句语法填空/完成句子
①By the time John finishes his homework, his classmates ______________ (leave) to play football.
②By the end of last year, another new railway station ____________ (complete) in our city.
③By the time he was fourteen years old, Einstein ________________ (learn) advanced mathematics all by himself.
④By now, I ____________ (learn) 5 foreign languages, which makes me qualified for the position.
⑤到你回来时,我将完成这项任务。
I shall have finished the task ____________________________________.
⑥登上顶端时,他气喘吁吁。
____________________________ by the time he reached the top.
答案:①will have left ②had been completed ③had learned ④have learned ⑤by the time you come back ⑥He was out of breath
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1. I believe he is __________ (suit) for the task because he is very organized.
2. The assistant walked to me with great __________ (depress), with the light in her eyes darkened.
3. The soldier deserves __________ (respect) for his acts of bravery.
4. Their hope and __________ (expect) was that she was going to be found safe and that she would be returned to her family.
5. In Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia, the normal __________ (greet) is a slight bow with palms pressed together.
6. Dale took his mother's advice, tried ________ (desperate) and after several attempts he finally made it.
7. It gives me great __________ (pleasant) to introduce our guest speaker.
8. Some insects take on the colour of their __________ (surround) to protect themselves.
9. __________ (transform) is not only a choice, but also a strategy.
10. By the time he got here,I __________ (finish) all the work.
11. Brian is __________ (gift) in writing music; he is very likely to become a Beethoven.
12. The teacher always asks us to go through the __________ (compose) we've done to correct any possible mistakes in it.
13. The old couple took ____________ (possess)of the house about 20 years ago.
14. It was predicted __________ the situation would last at least a month. But soon the __________ (predict) was overturned.
15. My tape __________ (record) did not catch every last word.
16. A __________ (combine) of talent, hard work and good looks have taken her to the top.
17. Some issues may be (complicate) and you may be confused about why others feel the way they do.
18. The woman is always so enthusiastic __________ her career that many people are affected by her __________ (enthusiastic).
19. Experts suggest combining your theory with practice, which will achieve __________ (drama) results.
20. Despite anything the science of medicine may have achieved, the immune system is our main __________ (defend) against disease.
答案:1.suitable 2.depression 3.to be respected/respecting 4.expectation 5.greeting
6. desperately 7.pleasure 8.surroundings 9.Transformation 10.had finished 11.gifted 12.composition 13.possession 14.that; prediction 15.recorder bination plicated 18.about; enthusiasm 19.dramatic 20. defence/defense
Ⅱ.短语填空
deserve to, twists and turns, rely on, throw in, all of a sudden, stream into, get down to, consist of, with ease, for good measure
1. To praise your excellent performance, except the bonus, we decided to give you a 7 day holiday ________________.
2. Most people ________________ social media to check daily headlines.
3. Moments later over ten thousand athletes started to ________________ the stadium.
4. I've been told that the medical team ________________ five doctors and two nurses will be sent there for rescue work.
5. This doesn't mean your life is over or that you don't ________________ be happy.
6. Judy was intelligent and capable of passing her exams ________________.
7. You can have the piano for $200, and I'll ________________ the stool(琴凳) as well.
8. I'll ________________ the details of that work in my next two reports.
9. ________________ in life are unavoidable and are not always bad.
10. When the powerful earthquake struck and all lights went out ________________, it seemed as if the world was at an end.
答案:1.for good measure 2.rely on 3.stream into 4.consisting of 5.deserve to 6.with ease 7.throw in 8.get down to 9.Twists and turns 10.all of a sudden
Ⅲ.熟词生义
1. It is annoying that my best friend took a distant attitude towards me a few days ago.__________
2. Several factors combined to depress the housing market.__________
答案:1.adj.冷淡的 2.v.使萧条,使不景气
Ⅳ.话题语法填空
Playing an instrument or singing in a choir may boost your brain. For generations, parents 1.__________ (encourage) their children to practice playing musical instruments. Parents have good reason to prioritize their children's musical education. Learning an instrument is not only associated with 2.__________ (good) educational attainment but also with improved cognitive (认知的) abilities and intelligence scores in children.
The results of a recent study 3.__________ (investigate) this question showed that musical people had better memory and the ability to stay 4.__________ (focus) on tasks than those with less or no musicality.
However, 5.__________ made a difference among those who played an instrument was whether they continued to play 6.__________ had only played in the past. Current amateur (业余的) musicians exhibited the highest cognitive performance among participants.
Continued engagement 7.__________ cognitively stimulating activities, like playing an instrument, is likely 8.__________ (lead) to sustained brain health. In contrast, playing the recorder for only three years in primary school may not 9.__________ (significant) impact our cognitive performance later in life.
Given the overall benefits of learning an instrument or participating in a choir, engaging in such a cognitive 10.__________ (stimulate) as we age could be beneficial.
答案:1.have encouraged/have been encouraging 2.better 3.investigating 4.focused 5.what 6.or 7.in 8.to lead 9.significantly 10.stimulator
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2025·湖南长沙)
Should humans kill members of one bird species to help protect another That's the question scientists and conservationists are struggling with right now in the Pacific Northwest.
In a bid to save northern spotted owls from extinction, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has suggested shooting more than 470,000 barred owls over the next 30 years. The proposal—which is still a draft and will remain open for public comment—has drawn criticism from some wildlife conservationists and highlights the difficulties land managers face while trying to maintain the delicate balance of ecosystems.
Spotted owls and barred owls are closely related. But only spotted owls are native to the Pacific Northwest. Barred owls, an alien species, have slowly come to dominate the region over the last century. Their larger size, more generalist nature and faster reproduction rate have prepared them to outcompete spotted owls, whose numbers have dropped by roughly 75 percent over the last 20 years, according to the USFWS.
Biologists have long wondered how to keep the barred owl population in check. In 2021, scientists published the results of an experiment that involved killing 2,485 barred owls in five study areas. Over five years, spotted owl survival rates have increased by an average of 10 percent at the sites. But to truly recover, spotted owls might need more than five years, because they are slow to reproduce. That's the driving factor behind the agency's recently proposed long term management plan.
Conservationists have mixed feelings about the plan. While they understand that science may support killing barred owls, they worry about the moral inference of killing off members of one species to save another. Bob Sallinger, executive director of the non profit Bird Conservation Oregon, says, “We don't think it's moral because they are currently doing better in the existing environment.” He describes it as a no win situation that humans have created for ourselves.
“Rather than choosing to conserve one bird over the other, this is about conserving two species,” says Kessina Lee, supervisor of the USFWS office in Oregon. “Spotted owls are fighting for their existence right now. However, even if the service was able to remove a number of barred owls over the next 30 years, that would represent less than 1 percent of the global population of barred owls.”
1. Why is the USFWS proposing the long term plan
A. To do biography research on owls.
B. To recover spotted owl's population.
C. To balance the birth rates of the two owls.
D. To improve spotted owl's reproductive ability.
2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The relationship between two owls.
B. The outcomes caused by alien species.
C. The alarming situation of spotted owls.
D. The physical advantages of barred owls.
3. What does the underlined “it” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. The agency's proposal.
B. Existing environment.
C. Conservationists' concern.
D. The co existence of two owls.
4. What's Kessina Lee's attitude to the plan
A. Unclear. B. Dismissive.
C. Favourable. D. Doubtful.
答案及解析:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了美国鱼类及野生动植物管理局提议在未来30年里射杀横斑林鸮来拯救北方斑点鸮,这引起了野生生物保护者的强烈反对。
1. B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In a bid to save northern spotted owls from extinction, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS) has suggested shooting more than 470,000 barred owls over the next 30 years.(为了拯救北方斑点鸮免于灭绝,美国鱼类及野生动植物管理局建议在未来30年内射杀47万只横斑林鸮。)”可知,USFWS提出这项猎杀计划是为了拯救北方斑点鸮免于灭绝,恢复其数量。故选B。
2. D 段落大意题。根据第三段中的“Barred owls, an alien species, have slowly come to dominate…roughly 75 percent over the last 20 years, according to the USFWS.(在过去的一个世纪里,一种外来物种——横斑林鸮已经慢慢主导了该地区。根据美国鱼类及野生动植物管理局的数据,它们更大的体型、更全面的天性和更快的繁殖率使它们能够淘汰斑点鸮,斑点鸮的数量在过去20年里下降了约75%。)”可知,本段主要讲述了横斑林鸮的生理优势使其占据了优势地位。故选D。
3. A 词义猜测题。根据第五段中的“Conservationists have mixed feelings about the plan.(环保主义者对这项计划有着复杂的感情。)”和“He describes it as a no win situation that humans have created for ourselves.(他将其描述为人类为自己创造的一种注定失败的局面。)”可知,it指代前面所说的the plan,再结合第二段中的“In a bid to save northern spotted owls from extinction, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS) has suggested shooting more than 470,000 barred owls over the next 30 years.(为了拯救北方斑点鸮免于灭绝,美国鱼类及野生动植物管理局建议在未来30年内射杀47万只横斑林鸮。)”可知,the plan指的是USFWS的提议。故选A。
4. C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘Rather than choosing to conserve one bird…1 percent of the global population of barred owls.’(俄勒冈州美国鱼类及野生动植物管理局办公室主管Kessina Lee说:‘与其说是选择保护一种鸟类放弃另一种,不如说是在保护两种鸟类。斑点鸮现在正在为生存而战。然而,即使该项工作能够在未来30年内清除大量的横斑林鸮,这也只占全球横斑林鸮种群的不到1%。’)”可知,Kessina Lee认为这个计划是在保护两种鸟类,即便猎杀了这么多数量的横斑林鸮,也只是占全球横斑林鸮种群的不到1%,不会对横斑林鸮造成种群灭绝的危机,由此可推测出,她支持该项计划。故选C。
“推理判断题之代词指代题”答题技能
第一步 一定位:首先返回原文定位该指代词
第二步 二寻信息:90%向上、10%向下搜索其指代的词、词组或句子
第三步 三定答案:在四个选项中找出与所找到的词、词组或句子意思最接近的一个作为答案
代词指代题的标志词:在题干中明确指出原文中某处的指代词,要求辨别其指代关系。常考的指代词有:it、that、one、them等。
Ⅱ.应用文赏析
假定你是校学生会主席李华,国际五一劳动节即将来临,学校摄影俱乐部将举办以“最美劳动者”为主题的短视频作品大赛。请你写一则比赛通知张贴到校国际部,内容包括:
1. 作品要求;
2. 作品提交的截止日期和地点。
【精选佳作】
根据中文补全语篇:
Notice
With the International Labor's Day approaching, a short video competition will be held in our school ①________________________________________ (以一种新奇的方式来庆祝这个节日). The theme of the competition is “The Most Beautiful Worker”.
To participate, you are expected to prepare your short video entries which must be focused on the theme, showing examples of diligent and inspiring works, whether it's in a factory, farm, office, of any other workplace. Videos should be accompanied by a brief description ②_________________________________________________ (解释视频背后的灵感和故事). All videos submissions must be received by May 30th, 2025 to the School Photography Club office.
Don't hesitate to take part! Waiting for your talent!
【句式点拨】
To participate, you are expected to prepare your short video entries which must be focused on the theme, showing examples of diligent and inspiring works, whether it's in a factory, farm, office, of any other workplace.
翻译:③___________________________________________________________
分析:句中To participate为④__________状语;which must be focused on the theme引导⑤________从句,showing examples of diligent and inspiring works是非谓语动词作⑥______语。
【结构解析】
答案:①to celebrate the festival in a novel way ②explaining the inspiration and story behind the video ③要参加,你需要准备你的短视频作品,这些作品必须围绕主题,展示勤奋和鼓舞人心的作品,无论是在工厂、农场、办公室还是其他任何工作场所。 ④目的 ⑤定语 ⑥状 ⑦主题
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2025·福建福州)
I was born with perfect hearing. When I was five, I started getting ear infections but my parents couldn't afford the treatment. Over time, my hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today.
There was always music on in my house in my childhood. I loved listening to Metallica, and Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played all music. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant he owned. I was hooked, so I desired to learn more. I e mailed DJ Shiftee, a distinguished New York City DJ, when I was 25: “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching a deaf person to deejay ” He wrote back the next day: “Challenge accepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two years, helping me develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day.
Now when I'm performing, muscle memory takes over. When I started, I wouldn't tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At the end of the night, someone would say, “Oh, here's the check.” And I'd say, “What Oh, I can't hear.” They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor's notes because they wouldn't believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that deaf DJ”, and the name stuck.
What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. I'm visually hearing the music. The next time you go dancing, cover your ears, and you'll “see” the music. Music is not all about hearing. I go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to them about motivation and believing in themselves. I tell them, “Just chase your dreams. I'm a deaf DJ, so why not ”
1. What inspired the author's passion for being a DJ
A. Hearing loss.
B. His father's influence.
C. Music education.
D. Teachers' guidance.
2. Why did the author keep his deafness private before the performance
A. To surprise the audience.
B. To avoid discrimination.
C. To keep the secret.
D. To show off his talent.
3. What does the underlined word “stuck” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Became established.
B. Changed.
C. Became ordinary.
D. Faded.
4. Why does the author love deejaying
A. It strengthens his confidence.
B. It improves his hearing ability.
C. It enhances his physical fitness.
D. It wins him reputation and money.
答案及解析:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位失聪者在音乐道路上的成长历程,通过描述自己对打碟的热爱、克服听力障碍进行表演、与他人的互动等,展现了他对打碟的执着追求,同时也传达了“只要追逐梦想,任何困难都不能阻挡”以及“音乐不仅仅是听觉的艺术”的信念。
1. B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“My dad was a DJ, so he played all music. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant he owned. I was hooked, so I desired to learn more. (我的爸爸是一名唱片骑师,所以他播放各种音乐。在我18岁生日的时候,我的爸爸让我在他开的餐厅担任唱片骑师。我被迷住了,因此我渴望学习更多。)”可知,作者的父亲是唱片骑师,并且在作者18岁生日时让他在餐厅做唱片骑师,这激发了作者成为唱片骑师的热情。故选B。
2. B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“When I started, I wouldn't tell the club managers…to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. (当我开始表演的时候,我不会告诉俱乐部经理我是名失聪者。我只会出现,自我介绍,然后开始播放音乐。在晚上结束的时候,有人会说:‘哦,这是支票。’然后我会说:‘什么 哦,我听不见。’他们总是非常惊讶。有时我会带上医生的证明,因为他们不相信我。这让我很安心,他们给我表演的机会是因为我很出色,而不是出于同情。)”可知,作者在表演前不告诉俱乐部经理自己是失聪者是为了避免歧视。故选B。
3. A 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me ‘that deaf DJ’, and the name stuck. (这让我很安心,他们给我表演的机会是因为我很出色,而不是出于同情。最终人们开始叫我‘那个失聪的唱片骑师’,这个名字……。)”可知,最终人们开始称呼作者为“那个失聪唱片骑师”,这个名字被大家接受并流传开来。故stuck意为“被接受,流传开来”,与选项became established含义最为接近。故选A。
4. A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. (关于成为唱片骑师让我着迷的是其创造力。)”及“I go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to them about motivation and believing in themselves. (我去聋哑小学,和那里的孩子们谈论激励及相信自己。)”可知,作者喜欢做唱片骑师是因为它增强了作者的自信心。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·河北秦皇岛)
I was a radio presenter for many years, including hosting a music show. I soon noticed that almost everyone chose music from the same period: when they were in their teens or early twenties. __1__
Firstly, we tend to have a different good memory between the ages of about ten and thirty. __2__ The second reason is that music is a powerful trigger for our emotions, which in turn spark our memories. The music in our teen years is likely to have lots of emotions to understand, so even a very small part of a particular song can bring powerful feelings and memories flooding back.
__3__ It can have a calming effect, putting you in a relaxed mood, ready to remember. Rhythms and rhymes are great memory aids. And when we love a song, we tend to repeat it over and over again. Singing or playing something can even activate “muscle memory”, and there are many cases of people with severe memory loss still being able to perform music they learned decades ago.
So the next time you hear a familiar song, put it to good use, to explore and exercise your memory. Think about the places and people it reminds you of and the emotions it brings. __4__ Remember a particular time in your life, think about the music you listened to then and let it take you back, following the connections as you piece together the past.
You can also use music when you're learning. __5__ If you're dealing with several topics, play different styles of music while learning different things.
Experiment to see what works for you. Songs can have a powerful impact on memory, and that should be music to everyone's ears!
A. There are two very good reasons for that.
B. The following practical suggestions are just for you.
C. There are further ways in which music boosts recall.
D. Find recordings that energize your thinking in your study.
E. Some people use music to make themselves fall asleep faster.
F. You may feel as if you rediscover the richest details of your past.
G. Most of us have more novel and exciting memorable experiences then.
答案及解析:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述音乐对记忆力的促进作用。
1. A 上文“I soon noticed that almost everyone chose music from the same period: when they were in their teens or early twenties.(我很快注意到,几乎每个人都选择了同一时期的音乐:在他们十几岁或二十出头的时候。)”提到人们都会选择十几岁或者二十出头时期的音乐,下一段解释了两个原因,故A项“有两个很好的理由”承上启下。故选A。
2. G 根据上文“Firstly, we tend to have a different good memory between the ages of about ten and thirty.(首先,在10岁到30岁之间,我们的记忆力很好且有所不同。)”可知,在10岁到30岁之间,我们的记忆力很好且有所不同,G项“那时我们大多数人都有更新奇、更令人兴奋、更难忘的经历”进一步描述10到30岁这段时期的特点,符合语境。故选G。
3. C 根据下文“It can have a calming effect, putting you in a relaxed mood, ready to remember. Rhythms and rhymes are great memory aids. And when we love a song, we tend to repeat it over and over again.(它可以有一种镇静的效果,让你心情放松,准备好记住。节奏和押韵是很好的记忆工具。当我们喜欢一首歌时,我们倾向于一遍又一遍地重复它。)”可知,本段是描述音乐对记忆力有好处,C项“音乐还可以通过其他方式提高记忆力”符合语境,下文中的“It”指代C项中的“music”。故选C。
4. F 上文“Think about the places and people it reminds you of and the emotions it brings.(想想它让你想起的地方和人,以及它带给你的情感。)”提到想想歌曲让你想起的地方和人,以及它带给你的情感,空处应是描述结果,想起了什么,F项“你可能会觉得你重新发现了你过去最丰富的细节”符合语境。故选F。
5. D 根据上文“You can also use music when you're learning.(你也可以在学习的时候使用音乐。)”及下文“If you're dealing with several topics, play different styles of music while learning different things.(如果你要处理几个主题,在学习不同的东西的同时播放不同风格的音乐。)”可知,本段是有关音乐和学习,可以在学习时播放一些有益的音乐,D项“找一些能激发你学习思维的唱片”符合语境。故选D。
Ⅲ.读后续写
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。
(2025·福建龙岩)
“Brrrrr—boppppp!” Ricky sat at the kitchen table, imitating the drumbeat of his favorite song as he finished his math homework. His pencil moved in time to the percussive (打击声的) rhythms booming from his earbuds.
Grandma Johnson came into the kitchen just as Ricky was putting his math notebook back into his backpack.
“I don't know how you get anything done listening to that hippity hoppity noise,”she exclaimed.
Ricky took out his earbuds and fought hard not to roll his eyes. He knew Grandma Johnson was half teasing. But the hip hop rhythms relaxed his mind and quietened his thoughts, allowing his brain to focus on the page.
“Guess what, Grandma ” said Ricky. “I've finished my homework.”
Without his earbuds, Ricky could hear the music playing in the background—a song by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Pushing aside his annoyance, he took his grandmother's hand and gave her a little twirl (旋转). Ricky has always felt close to his grandma. And now that his high school was near his grandmother's Brooklyn home, he went there every day to eat dinner and do his homework before heading home to Harlem. Ricky knew his presence helped ease his grandmother's loneliness, and he loved spending time with her. But…he just wished she would stop dismissing his favorite music as noise.
That evening, Grandma surprised Ricky with tickets to a Stevie Wonder concert at Madison Square Garden. Ricky was secretly disappointed, as he believed the concert would be boring, compared to the hip hop concerts he had attended. However, he smiled and thanked his grandmother for the gift. At dinner, Grandma Johnson took out her old photo albums and told Ricky stories about her past experiences at music festivals and concerts, including a Stevie Wonder concert in 1972. “This is not just music,” Grandma told him. “This is Black History, Black Culture. Blind as he is, he is a great musician.” But a Stevie Wonder concert today—an old guy on stage, playing a keyboard and singing No dancers No special effects How boring!
注意:续写词数应为150个左右
The day of the concert arrived. _______________________________________________
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It turned out that the live performance differed from Ricky's imagination. _____________
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One possible version:
The day of the concert arrived. Ricky, with a mix of curiosity and skepticism, accompanied his grandmother to Madison Square Garden. The atmosphere was electric, filled with fans of all ages, their faces glowing with anticipation. As they took their seats, Grandma Johnson's excitement was palpable, her eyes sparkling with memories. Ricky couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt for his earlier dismissive thoughts about the concert. The lights dimmed, and the stage came to life, the audience erupting into cheers as Stevie Wonder made his entrance.
It turned out that the live performance differed from Ricky's imagination. The music was soulful and powerful, transcending generations and resonating deeply within him. Stevie's voice, rich and emotive, captivated the audience, and his mastery of the keyboard was nothing short of mesmerizing. There were no flashy dancers or high tech special effects, but the raw talent and passion of the performance spoke volumes. Ricky found himself tapping his feet, nodding his head, and even singing along. By the end of the concert, he had a newfound appreciation for the music that had shaped his grandmother's youth and realized the timeless beauty of true artistry.
【详解】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了Ricky与他的祖母之间关于音乐的代沟和理解的故事。Ricky通过祖母给他的Stevie Wonder音乐会的票,经历了从怀疑到欣赏的转变,从而对祖母的音乐品味和文化背景有了更深的理解。
1. 段落续写:
①根据第一段首句“音乐会的日子到来了。”可知,第一段描述Ricky虽然对音乐会持怀疑态度,但出于对祖母的尊重,还是陪同她前往。
②根据第二段首句“结果发现现场表演与Ricky的想象不同。”可知,第二段揭示了音乐会的现场表演超出了Ricky的预期,使他对音乐有了新的认识。
2. 续写线索:陪同——现场体验——转变观念——欣赏——理解
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