选择性必修第一册
Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
(主题语境类型:人与自我;话题:健康的生活方式、积极的生活态度;话题涉及教材其他内容:必修第二册 Unit 1 Food for thought)
根据汉语提示或所提供的单词完成语篇,核对答案并背诵,以此串联高中3000+词!(黑体部分是本单元词汇)。
There are many different ways for people to change 1. their bad mood (他们的坏心情) in stressful daily life. On the one hand, they can watch funny TV 2. entertainments (entertain). 3. It is considered that laughter is the best medicine for mental illness. 4. Interacting (interact) with those amusing actors or actresses will help us forget our 5. complicated problems (难处理的问题) in working spots and 6. employers (老板们) and fellows 7. who are difficult to get along with. On the other hand, we can listen to 8. impressive (impress) music composed by great 9. composers (compose). It is 10. essential (极其重要的) to relax 11. yourself (you) in the ocean of classic music, which sounds like an old friend 12. whispering (whisper) in our ears 13. gently (gentle). 14. To conclude (总而言之), there are both bitter and sweet things bined (combine) in life. We should always concentrate on the positive side rather than the negative side of life. Then we will recover 16. from stress magically.
Ⅰ.阅读词汇——我会认
1.circus n. 马戏团
2.curly adj. 卷曲的
3.badge n. 徽章
4.clown n. 小丑
5.grin v. 露齿而笑,咧着嘴笑
6.linguist n. 语言学家
7.medieval adj. 中世纪的,中古时期的
8.emotive adj. 使情绪激动的
9.barber n. 男理发师
10.fellow n. 男人,家伙
11.brand n. 品牌, 牌子
12.roar v. 哄笑,大笑
13.illuminate v. 照亮, 照明
14.equation n. 等式, 方程式
Ⅱ.重点单词——我会写
1. mood n. 心情
2. ankle n.脚踝
3. essential adj.极其重要的,必不可少的
4. deserve v.应得,应受到
5. shave n.刮脸,刮胡子
6. concept n.概念;观念
7. spot n.地点,处所
8. whisper v.悄声说,低语
9. complicated adj.难处理的;难懂的
单词拼写
1.(2024·新课标全国Ⅱ卷) A torch along with suitable clothing is essential (必不可少的) for walking in the dark.
2.(2024·新课标全国Ⅱ卷) Though overtourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world, it's actually concentrated to a small number of extremely popular spots (地点).
3.(2023·全国乙卷) I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood (心情).
4.(2023·浙江卷) Though more and more people accept the concept (概念) of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
5.He achieved the success and honour he deserved (应得).
6.They are whispering (低语) to each other for fear that they would wake up the sleeping child.
7.The situation was more complicated (复杂的) than they had at first realized.
Ⅲ.拓展单词——我会变
1. amusement n.娱乐;消遣→ amuse v. 娱乐,消遣;使发笑→ amusing adj. (令人感到)有趣的,逗人笑的
2. entertain v.使快乐→ entertaining adj.有趣的; 娱乐性的; 令人愉快的→ entertainment n.娱乐,消遣
3. examine v.检查(身体) → examination n.检查;考试
4. advertisement n.广告→ advertise v. 登广告;做宣传→ advertiser n.广告商
5. employer n.雇主→ employ vt.雇用;使用→ employee n.雇员→ employment n.雇用
6. impress v.使钦佩;使留下深刻印象→ impressive adj.给人深刻印象的→ impression n.印象
7. fame n.名声,声誉→ famous adj.著名的
8. remark n.言论,意见,评论→ remarkable adj.显著的
9. interaction n.交流→ interact v.互相影响,互相作用
10. cruel adj.残忍的→ cruelty n.残酷
11. gently adv.温和地;轻柔地→ gentle adj.温和的
12. conclude v.结束,终止→ conclusion n.结论
poser n.作曲家→ compose vt.作曲
[语境活用]——用所给词的适当形式填空
1.The audience was amused by the performance in the amusement park. (amuse)
2.The children in the mountain village have no entertainment so their teachers often tell entertaining stories to entertain them after class. (entertain)
3. Advertisers are supposed to be honest about the advertisements . If you advertise your goods in a dishonest way, you will be fined. (advertise)
4.The employer decided to employ Tom as her secretary and she hoped to have a talk with her employee before he came to work. (employ)
5.So charming are the sights of Jiuzhaigou that they leave a deep impression on visitors from home and abroad. To tell you the truth, I am deeply impressed by its beautiful scenery. (impress)
6.It was concluded that he didn't tell us the truth. I came to the conclusion that he had lied. (conclude)
7.As a composer he has composed a great deal of music. (compose)
8.He made simple remarks on her remarkable achievements. (remark)
9.This afternoon, we will take an examination , and our teacher will examine us in English.(examine)
10.His brother is a gentle and educated young man, who always says everything gently . All of his friends call him a gentleman. (gentle)
Ⅳ.重点短语——我牢记
1. cheer up (使)高兴起来,(使)振作起来
2. in turn 轮流,依次;反过来
3. take off 脱下;起飞;突然成功
4. after all 毕竟;终究;别忘了
5. make sense 有意义;有道理;讲得通
6. come true 实现
7. in particular 特别地
8. throw light on 使(问题等)较容易理解
9. put sb. on the spot (故意提出难以回答或尴尬的问题)使某人难堪
10. tell off 斥责,责骂
11. work out 想出;解决;锻炼
12. fall behind 不能按时完成(工作)
[语境活用]——选用上述短语填空
1.You should be easy on these students. After all ,they are kids.
2.The girls took it in turn to wipe down the tables after meals.
3.We eventually took off at 11 o'clock and arrived in Venice at 1:30.
4.Jack was ill for several weeks and fell behind with his schoolwork.
5. Cheer up !You can do better next time.
6.What Tom and Jack said didn't make sense at all.
1.examine v.近义词汇大全
①inspect v. 检查,视察
②check v. 检查,核对
③investigate v. 调查
④go over 检查
2.动词+er/ee构成名词
①employer 雇主 employee 雇工
②trainer 教练 trainee 实习生
③interviewer 采访者 interviewee 受访者
④payer 付款人 payee 收款人
⑤addresser 发件人 addressee 收件人
3.以前缀inter开头的单词
①interaction n.交流
②international adj. 国际的
③interchange v. 互换
④interview v. 会谈
⑤interflow n. 互通
1.People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs,looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously.
人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上,翻阅着那些已经被读过数百遍的旧杂志。
【考点凝练】现在分词作状语
2.In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.
在这个特殊的场景中间,我看到一个小女孩,她的脚踝是正常尺寸的两倍。
【考点凝练】倍数表达
3.We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses,who keep us updated on each patient.
我们必须非常敏感,并与医生和护士密切合作,他们让我们了解每个病人的最新情况。
【考点凝练】keep+宾语+宾补
[语境活用] ——经典句式仿写
1.杰克彻夜未眠,想着这个问题。(现在分词作状语)
All night long Jack lay awake, thinking of the problem .
2.这条街是那条街的四倍长。(倍数表达)
This street is four times the length of that one.
3.由于有很多工作要做,杰克把自己锁在书房里。(keep+宾语+宾补)
With lots of work to do, Jack kept himself locked in his study.
核 心 词 汇
1.entertain v.招待;款待;使有兴趣;使快乐
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)(2024·新课标全国Ⅰ卷) The reasons relate to a variety of factors, including reduced concentration, an entertainment (entertain) mindset and a tendency to multitask while consuming digital content.
(2)I like to entertain friends with music and refreshments at home.
(3)They made an entertaining (entertain) journey to the forest last week.
(4)In the circus there are many animals entertaining (entertain) the audience.
归纳拓展
·entertain sb. to sth.用某物招待某人
entertain sb. with sth. 用某物使某人快乐
·entertainment n.款待,娱乐
·entertaining adj.令人愉快的
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(5)我建议你应在学习和娱乐之间保持平衡。(应用文写作话题之学习)
I suggest you should keep the balance between your study and entertainment .
2.impress v. 使钦佩,使留下深刻印象,使……铭记
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)(2024·全国甲卷) Cats have many heightened senses, but their sense of smell is quite impressive (impress).
(2)(2022·浙江卷) He just gave me the impression (impress) he could do whatever project we dreamed up better if he did it alone.
(3) Impressed (impress) by the speech, Mary made up her mind to work even harder in future.
(4)The employer impressed on/upon his office staff the importance of keeping accurate records.
归纳拓展
·impress sb. with sth. 某事物给某人留下印象
impress sth. on/upon sb./one's memory 使某人铭记某事
be impressed with/by...对……有深刻印象
·impression n. 印象,感想
leave/make a(n)... impression on sb. 给某人留下……的印象
·impressive adj. 令人印象深刻的,令人钦佩的
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(5)他在音乐会上的表演给我留下了很深的印象。
①He impressed me deeply with his performance at the concert.(impress)
②I was deeply impressed with/by his performance at the concert.(be impressed with/by)
③His performance at the concert left/made a deep impression on me.(impression)
3.deserve v.应得,应受到;值得
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)He doesn't deserve to win (win) any respect from anybody just because he does not know how to respect others.
(2)She entertained us all the morning and she deserved to be praised/praising (praise).
(3)In my opinion, the hard working girl is a deserving (deserve) student.
归纳拓展
·deserve to do sth.应该做某事;值得做某事
deserve doing/deserve to be done ……值得被做
·deserving adj.值得帮助的
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(4)你在会上提的这个建议值得考虑。
①This suggestion you put forward at the meeting deserves consideration .
②This suggestion you put forward at the meeting deserves considering .
③This suggestion you put forward at the meeting deserves to be considered .
4.spot v.发现;认出;点缀 n.斑点;污点;地点,处所
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)(2023·全国乙卷) I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
(2)(2022·新高考Ⅰ卷)I looked around and finally spotted (spot) David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence.
(3)He spotted his friend whispering (whisper) with someone over there.
归纳拓展
·spot sb.doing sth.发现某人正在做某事
be spotted with满是……的斑点;点缀着
on the spot当场;在现场
·spotted adj.有花点的;有斑点的
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(4)The police arrived at the spot and there they found the evidence.(用定语从句改写)
→The police arrived at the spot where/on which they found the evidence .
(5)不仅将展出各种剪纸作品,工匠们还将现场向参观者展示如何将纸剪成各种形状。
Not only will all kinds of paper cutting works be on display,but the craftsmen will show visitors how to cut paper into different shapes on the spot .
5.whisper v.悄声说,低语;把(秘密等)悄悄传开 n.耳语,低语
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)Nervously facing challenges, I know I will whisper to myself the two simple words “Be yourself”.
(2)It was whispered (whisper) that he would soon leave office and he did.
归纳拓展
·whisper to sb.与某人耳语
It is/was whispered that...传闻说……
·in a whisper=in whispers耳语,低声说
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(3)震惊又自豪,他们的母亲甜蜜地低声说。
Shocked and proud, their mother said in a sweet whisper .
6.conclude v.断定,推断出;得出结论;(使)结束,终止
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)(2023·新课标全国Ⅰ卷) Each chapter concludes with a collection of practices, which are designed to help you act on the big ideas of the chapter.
(2)She concluded her speech with a funny story, which cheered up all the audience.
(3)He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favor of the plan.
(4)This led Jones to the conclusion (conclude) that there are too many extremely lonely people in his community, who are easy targets of cheating.
归纳拓展
·conclude sth.from...从……中推断出……
to conclude最后
conclude sth.with sth./by doing sth.以(做)……结束
·conclusion n.结论;推论
arrive at/reach/come to/draw a conclusion得出结论
in conclusion总之;最后
注意:表示“总而言之”的短语还有:all in all,in short, in brief, in a word,to sum up,on the whole,briefly(speaking)等。
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(5)I concluded from my own experiences that“Where there is a will, there is a way.”
→I drew/arrived at/came to/ reached a conclusion from my own experiences that “Where there is a will,there is a way.”
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)(2023·新课标全国Ⅱ卷) I post my work on social media and, in turn, have met some of the kindest people.
(2) It is my turn to have a chat with our employer.
(3)No one is allowed to get his ticket out of turn.
归纳拓展
take turns轮流
take turns to do.../(in/at) doing...轮流做……
in turn依次;反过来
out of turn 不按顺序地;不合时宜地
by turns 轮流地;交替地
It's one's turn to do sth.轮到某人做某事。
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(4)那时他们轮流开车送孩子上学。
① They took turns to drive the kids to school then.
② They took turns (in/at) driving the kids to school then.
③ They drove the kids to school by turns then.
8.take off起飞;脱下;迅速流行;(事业等)步入正轨,腾飞;请假
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)What impressed me most was that at the age of 18,he took over his father's company.As a chief manager, he took in a number of talents,which made his company take on a new look.At last, his career took off .
(2)As I watched him take off his basketball uniform and replace it with a baseball uniform, I saw him leaving behind the layer that no longer served him, just as our lizard had.
归纳拓展
take in拿进来;包括;吸收;领会;收留,留宿;接纳;理解;欺骗;观看
take over接管;继承;支配
take on 呈现;雇用
take up从事;继续;拿起;占据
take down拿下;写下;记下
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(3)我建议你提前了解唐代的历史,这会帮助你更好地理解你要学的诗歌。
I advise you to learn the history of the Tang Dynasty in advance, which will help you better take in the poetry to be learned .
重 点 句 型
keep+宾语+宾补
We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses,who keep us updated on each patient.
我们必须非常善解人意,并与医生和护士密切合作,他们会为我们提供每个病人的最新情况。
基础练习·单句语法填空
(1)Michael put up a picture of Yao Ming beside the bed to keep himself reminded (remind) of his own dreams.
(2)Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing (ring).
(3)This was so that the person could keep their home warm (warmly) for the winter.
归纳拓展
·本句中的 keep us updated是“keep+宾语+宾补”结构,其中过去分词作宾补,表示被动。
·“keep+宾语+宾补”结构:
keep+宾语+adj.
keep+宾语+doing
keep+宾语+done
keep+宾语+介词短语
注意:keep sb.from doing sth.意为“阻止某人做某事”。
能力提升·句式写作诵读
(4)It is necessary that I inform you of the activity to be held at our school.(应用文之介绍)
→It is necessary that I keep you informed of the activity to be held at our school.(keep+宾语+宾补)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.The list of their achievements is pretty impressive (impress).
2.A good advertisement (advertise) often uses words to which people attach positive meanings.
3.It is difficult to predict his reaction because he is so moody (mood).
4.To be honest, the boy is always told off for improper remarks.
5.I gently (gentle) patted him on the shoulder and grabbed his hand to comfort him after the accident happened.
6.I wore a wig and walked towards the girl with a long face, making her cheer up and crack a smile.
7. Swimming pools require plenty of care in order to keep them functioning (function) properly.
8.These sports are not only intended for entertainment (entertain). They are of great value.
9. At the sight of the girl being treated so cruelly (cruel), they could hardly contain their anger.
10.All job applicants (apply) are determined to leave a good impression on the employer (employ).
Ⅱ.语境辨义练
一词多义练/熟词生义练
1.spot
(1)All apples with soft spots were rejected. B
(2)She spotted her friend in the crowd. C
(3)Let's meet at this spot tomorrow. A
2.快速阅读下列句子并猜测句中加黑词汇的意思
(1)The exhibition contains nothing that is worthy of remark. 引人注目;显耀
(2)They were branded as liars and cheaters. 给……冠以恶名
Ⅰ.话题微写作(运用单元知识,在真实任务情境中提高语言综合运用能力)
罗温·艾金森(Rowan Atkinson)是著名的喜剧大师,在全世界拥有众多喜爱者,请你根据以下提示,用英语写一篇短文介绍他。
参考词汇:牛津大学 University of Oxford
1.罗温·艾金森于1955年1月6日在英格兰出生。(be born in)
Rowan Atkinson was born in England on 6 January 1955.
2.他是一位世界著名的英国喜剧演员。(world famous)
He is a world famous British comedian.
3.他毕业于牛津大学。(graduate from)
He graduated from University of Oxford.
4.艾金森因其幽默的表演而被认为是喜剧大师,并为全世界的很多人带来了欢乐。(regard... as...; entertain)
Atkinson has been regarded as the master of comedy for his humorous performances, and entertains great numbers of people worldwide.
5.他因扮演的憨豆先生这一角色而给人们留下深刻的印象,憨豆先生是国际公认的喜剧角色。
He leaves a deep impression on people by playing the role of Mr Bean, who is an internationally recognised comedy character.
6.憨豆先生有时的确看上去有点傻。(foolish)
Mr Bean, sometimes, does look foolish.
7.他的故事总是可以使我们高兴起来,并启发我们对生活要乐观。(cheer up; be optimistic about)
His stories always cheer us up and inspire us to be optimistic about our life.
8.最让我印象深刻的是艾金森通过丰富而有趣的肢体语言展现幽默感的方式,让人捧腹大笑。(impress)
What impresses me most is the way Atkinson shows his sense of humour through rich and funny body language, which makes people roar with laughter.
9.作为一名喜剧演员,艾金森出色的演技理应为他赢得许多奖项。(deserve)
Atkinson deserves to win many awards for his excellent skills of acting as a comedian.
[句式升级]
1.将第1句,第2句和第3句用分词短语作状语和定语从句进行改写升级。
Born in England on 6 January 1955, Rowan Atkinson is a world famous British comedian who graduated from University of Oxford.
2.将第6句和第7句用连词 but进行改写升级。
Mr Bean, sometimes, does look foolish, but his stories always cheer us up and inspire us to be optimistic about our life.
[连句成篇]
参考范文:
Born in England on 6 January 1955, Rowan Atkinson is a world famous British comedian who graduated from University of Oxford.
Atkinson has been regarded as the master of comedy for his humorous performances, and entertains great numbers of people worldwide. He leaves a deep impression on people by playing the role of Mr Bean, who is an internationally recognised comedy character. Mr Bean, sometimes, does look foolish, but his stories always cheer us up and inspire us to be optimistic about our life. What impresses me most is the way Atkinson shows his sense of humour through rich and funny body language, which makes people roar with laughter.
Atkinson deserves to win many awards for his excellent skills of acting as a comedian.
Ⅱ.读后续写微写作
(一)积累常诵
动作描写之动“脚”
动词 get, leap, jump, rise, drag, tap, stamp
短语 get/leap to one's feet, jump/rise to one's feet, drag one's feet, tap/stamp one's feet, put one's feet up, in bare foot
句子 ①He got shakily to his feet.
②My feet slipped as I was about to shoot and I missed the ball.
③He shivered as his feet touched the cold floor.
(二)语段写作
第一步:按要求用与“foot”相关的表达完成句子
1.她正跷着脚看电视,这时她父母让她回家。
She was putting her feet up and watching TV when her parents asked her to return home.(动作描写)
2.一开始她双脚钉在地上,不肯动。
At first, she planted her feet firmly to the ground and refused to move.(动作描写)
3.她爸爸不耐烦地跺着脚。
Her father tapped/stamped his feet impatiently .(动作描写)
4.他们生气地把她拖出宾馆,她的脚乱踢着。
They carried her out of the hotel angrily, with her feet kicking .(with复合结构)
5.她磨磨蹭蹭很不情愿地跟随父母回了家。
She dragged her feet as she unwillingly followed her parents home.(动作描写)
第二步:将以上各句合并成小短文并背诵,注意使用合适的过渡衔接词汇
She was putting her feet up and watching TV when her parents asked her to return home. At first, she planted her feet firmly to the ground and refused to move. Her father tapped/stamped his feet impatiently. They carried her out of the hotel angrily, with her feet kicking. She dragged her feet as she unwillingly followed her parents home.
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·清远市一模)
Biggest Music Festivals of All Time
Donauinselfest
City:Vienna, Austria
Founded:1984
Recorded Attendance:3,000,000
This open air festival comprises rock pop, rap, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), folk, and more. However, this is an event that serves as a platform for unknown and often local performers, so expect the line up to be filled with artists who are ready to give a surprise but aren't usually part of the mainstream scene.
Montreal International Jazz Festival
City: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1980
Recorded Attendance: 2,000,000
The world's largest jazz festival closes the streets of Montreal for ten days in an annual tradition. In 2004, it earned a Guinness World Record for its massive attendance of 1,913,868 people for its 25th anniversary edition. In more recent years, this international celebration has only continued to expand itself, keeping a consistent attendance from noon to midnight of 200,000 attendees per day in all of its capacity.
Pol'and'Rock
City: Czaplinek, Poland
Founded: 1993
Recorded Attendance: 1,000,000
In the open air, this was a festival village with massive food stalls (货摊), and free to attend. Pol'and'Rock was founded and remains a homage to the spirit and ideals of the original Woodstock Festival that has remained active regarding its mission of giving back. This Polish festival shines a spotlight on artists who are not famous. Furthermore, Pol'and'Rock features recreational activities such as a morning yoga lesson and quite a few contests.
Rock In Rio
City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Founded: 1985
Recorded Attendance: 700,000
Brazil has been hosting the biggest rock bands in the world since 1985 in Rio de Janeiro. Rock In Rio's first event was a big one, opening with more than one hundred thousand people. This isn't common for a first time. But given the line up that they had, there was no other possible outcome for them. The line up included Queen, Rod Stewart, and Yes, so it's safe to say that it was a legendary show that led the event toward becoming one of the most anticipated ones in the world.
语篇导读:本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四个有史以来最盛大的音乐节。
1.Which festival has the longest history
A.Rock In Rio.
B.Pol' and' Rock.
C.Donauinselfest.
D.Montreal International Jazz Festival.
解析:D 细节理解题。根据Montreal International Jazz Festival中“Founded: 1980(成立:1980)”再结合对比其他三个音乐节成立时间可知,蒙特利尔国际爵士音乐节历史最悠久。故选D项。
2.What do Donauinselfest and Pol'and'Rock have in common
A.They have a duty to give back.
B.They offer free food to visitors.
C.They are intended for jazz lovers.
D.They feature lesser known artists.
解析:D 细节理解题。根据Donauinselfest中“However, this is an event that serves as a platform for unknown and often local performers, so expect the line up to be filled with artists who are ready to give a surprise but aren't usually part of the mainstream scene.(然而,这是一个为不知名的,通常是本地的表演者提供平台的活动,所以期待这个队伍中充满了准备给人惊喜的艺术家,但他们通常不是主流场景的一部分。)”以及Pol'and'Rock中“This Polish festival shines a spotlight on artists who are not famous.(这个波兰艺术节将聚光灯聚焦在那些不出名的艺术家身上。)”可知,多瑙河音乐节和Pol'and'Rock音乐节的共同之处是以不太知名的艺术家为特色。故选D项。
3.How was the Rock In Rio's first event
A.Popular. B.Tough.
C.Advanced. D.Ordinary.
解析:A 推理判断题。根据Rock In Rio中“Rock In Rio's first event was a big one, opening with more than one hundred thousand people. This isn't common for a first time.(里约摇滚音乐节的第一场活动规模很大,开幕式有10多万人参加。这是不常见的第一次。)”可推知,里约摇滚音乐节的第一场活动是受欢迎的。故选A项。
B
(2025·重庆一中高三质检)
I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003. I'd never set foot in a comedy club before. I've always been a performer—I've worked as a singer, actor and musician—but all that came to an end after 9/11. I live in New York, and we watched the twin towers fall from my apartment building. For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be entertained.
It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally plucked up the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying. I had no idea what the audience would make of me.
In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It's hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother. As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously. They were clearly surprised to see me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was silence. But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing, and I was addicted.
Now my sets differ. I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my one woman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100. Even today, I'm nervous before I step out. My first line is, “Hello, everybody. I'm 88 and three quarters years old. I'm telling you that in case I don't make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.
After a show, people young and old come up to me, saying what an inspiration I am. They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I'm pleased I can show that as an older person you don't need to take a back seat in life.
I've no intention of stopping comedy. I'm taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I'm 100. My goal is to still be up there making people laugh. It's hard work, but it stops me being bored. I'd only be playing golf otherwise.
语篇导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者高龄从事喜剧表演给人们带去欢乐并激励其他人的故事。
4.What made the writer take up comedy
A.She wanted to overcome her fears.
B.She wanted to brighten others' lives.
C.She was unwilling to quit performing.
D.She wanted to work out a routine.
解析:B 细节理解题。根据第二段的“It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. (就在那时,我开始思考喜剧。我意识到人们需要笑,需要重新享受生活,我想只要稍加训练,我就能做到。)”可知,作者从事喜剧是因为她想让人们的生活快乐起来,重新享受生活。故选B。
5.Why does the writer mention young men with beards in Paragraph 3
A.To show the challenge she was facing.
B.To explain her attraction to the job.
C.To illustrate her special advantage.
D.To describe her new friends in comedy.
解析:A 推理判断题。根据第三段的“In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It's hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother.(在纽约,喜剧演员通常是留胡子的年轻人。作为一个女人,想要突破已经很困难了,对于一个年纪大到已经是他们祖母的人来说,就更难了。)”可推知,作者提到留胡子的年轻人是为了表明她所面临的挑战——性别和年龄。故选A。
6.How has the writer made progress since her first performance
A.She now performs before larger audiences
B.She no longer feels nervous before performances
C.She remains on the stage for a longer time
D.She has learned to make a joke of her age
解析:D 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“Even today, I'm nervous before I step out. My first line is, ‘Hello, everybody. I'm 88 and three quarters years old. I'm telling you that in case I don't make it all the way through the show.’ Then people laugh and I relax.(直到今天,我出门前还是很紧张。我的第一句话是:‘大家好。我88又四分之三岁了。我告诉你这些是为了以防我没能撑到最后。’然后人们笑了,我也放松了。)”可知,作者自第一次表演后尝试用调侃自己的年龄做开场,这样自己和听众都很放松。故选D。
7.Which of the following statements would the writer agree with
A.Age is just a number.
B.Advancing years bring greater wisdom.
C.Old age means a chance to sit back.
D.Being elderly means you have to slow down.
解析:A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I'm pleased I can show that as an older person you don't need to take a back seat in life.(他们说,当他们到了我这个年纪时,他们想和我一样活跃。我很高兴我能证明,作为一个老年人,你不需要在生活中退居二线。)”和最后一段的“I've no intention of stopping comedy. I'm taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I'm 100.(我无意停止演喜剧。我吃了这么多药,努力活下去,我希望我100岁的时候还能继续表演。)”可推知,作者认为年龄只是一个数字而已,无论到了哪个年龄阶段,我们都可以做自己喜欢且有意义的事情。故选A。
C
(2025·江苏南通市高三联考)
A vast majority of people usually argue that cycling can make a significant contribution to our world. In reality, there is a gap between desired and actual numbers. In Germany, for instance, only 20% of the everyday short distance trips are covered by bicycle. When enquiring about the causes, researchers found one point repeatedly tops the list: the perceived or potential risk on the bike routes used. Increasing the share of cycling trips thus depends crucially on well developed bike paths.
However, designing efficient bike path networks is a complex task that involves balancing a variety of limitations while meeting overall demand. In addition, many districts are confronted with a shortage of funds available for improving the infrastructure. Researchers propose a new approach to generating efficient bike path networks. This considers demand distribution and the route option of cyclists based on preferences for secure outings. Typically, minimizing the travel distance is far from the solely goal. Aspects such as attractiveness of a route are also taken into account.
Under real conditions, a bike path network is created by constantly adding bike paths to more streets. This time, researchers start with an ideal, complex network, in which all streets in a city are equipped with a bike path. In a virtual process, they gradually remove less used bike path sections from this network. The route selection of cyclists is continuously updated. Thus, a series of bike path networks is created and is always adapted to the current usage. Each stage of it corresponds to a variant that could be carried out with less financial support.
“We illustrate the applicability of this demand driven planning for crowded urban areas of Dresden and Hamburg,” explains researcher Christoph Steinacker. “We are approaching a real life issue here using the theoretic toolbox of network dynamics and compare efficient bike path networks under different conditions.”
语篇导读:本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究者通过研究如何建立发达的自行车道路网来提高自行车出行。
8.Why do people rarely cycle
A.They think of cycling as inefficient.
B.They usually take long distance trips.
C.They're concerned about the security.
D.They're unable to find special bike roads.
解析:C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In Germany, for instance, only 20% of the everyday short distance trips are covered by bicycle. When enquiring about the causes, researchers found one point repeatedly tops the list: the perceived or potential risk on the bike routes used.(比如说,在德国,每天的短距离行程中,只有20%是骑自行车出行。当被问及其原因时,研究者发现其中一个一直高居榜首:骑行路线的感知风险和潜在风险。)”可知,很少有人选择自行车出行是因为他们担心感知风险和潜在风险的存在,担心安全问题,故选C。
9.What is a challenge for good bike path networks
A.Tight budgets.
B.Complex routes.
C.Maximized travel distance.
D.Decreasing cycling demand.
解析:A 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“However, designing efficient bike path networks is a complex task that involves balancing a variety of limitations while meeting overall demand. In addition, many districts are confronted with a shortage of funds available for improving the infrastructure.(然而,设计高效的自行车路线网络是一个复杂的任务,它包括平衡一系列限制的同时,还要满足全面的需求。而且,很多地区面临着提升设施的可用资金的短缺问题。)”可知,建立好的自行车道路网所遇到的挑战是资金短缺,预算紧张的问题,故选A。
10.What can be learned about the planning put forward by researchers
A.It will be updated once in a while.
B.It is contrary to the real life design.
C.It ensures every street has a bike path.
D.It serves as a model for other districts.
解析:B 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“This time, researchers start with an ideal, complex network, in which all streets in a city are equipped with a bike path. In a virtual process, they gradually remove less used bike path sections from this network. The route selection of cyclists is continuously updated. Thus, a series of bike path networks is created and is always adapted to the current usage.(这一次,研究者想出了一个理想的、复杂的道路网络,城市里所有街道都配备一条自行车道。在现实过程中,他们逐渐地从网络里移除了使用较少的自行车道。骑行者对道路的选择也在不断更新中。因此,就创造出了一系列的自行车道路网,它也总是在适应当前的使用状况。)”可推知,研究者提出的计划道路网是每个城市里所有街道都配备一条自行车道,但在实际过程中,却因为一些自行车道使用较少,而不得不逐渐减少它们,故研究者提出的计划与实际生活中的设计截然不同,故选B。
11.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.Good Planning Gets the Bike Rolling
B.A Good Network Benefits More People
C.Cycling Paths Change Crowded Urban Areas
D.A New Concept Contributes to a Better World
解析:A 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段末句“Increasing the share of cycling trips thus depends crucially on well developed bike paths.(因此,增加自行车出行的比例至关重要地取决于发达的自行车道。)”以及后文对如何建立发达的自行车道可知,本文主要围绕通过建立发达的自行车道来鼓励人们骑行,故A项“好的计划能让自行车运转起来”符合文章标题,故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·江苏常州联盟检测)
There really is a lot of pressure on people to change these days. We are frequently told to change our opinions, attitudes, behaviors and directions.1. Instead of always striving to change to meet others' expectations, perhaps people should focus on accepting themselves.
There is an old saying: “You can't teach an old dog new trick”, implying that change (i.e. teaching “new tricks”) is important but old dogs cannot make that change.2. Instead of believing change is essentially necessary, we should consider why change is needed and what purpose it serves.
3. For example, a situation where a person is being told they need to have a “more positive attitude” is different from a situation where a student is being told they need to stop shouting at others every day. Certainly the second one reflects a much clearer need for change than the first.
If others are telling you that you need to change, that does not mean they are wrong but also does not mean they are right.4. However, you needn't let it be the final word on what you need.
Even if you decide to change because others are telling you they are bothered by how you are, it is still important to remind yourself that you are making the choice to change. You can take their opinions but still remind yourself, “I am looking to change because I do not want people to be upset at me, not because I have to.”5.
A.The motto has meanings for humans, too.
B.Change can have a great many benefits.
C.Change takes a variety of different forms.
D.You need to let them have their opinions.
E.Animals get older and have more experiences.
F.Actually, the significance of change might be overstated.
G.That way you can remind yourself that you are seeing a reason to change.
语篇导读:本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨了现代社会中普遍存在改变的压力,指出改变未必总是必要,人们应当学会接受自己的现状和感受。
解析:
1.F 空前“We are frequently told to change our opinions, attitudes, behaviors and directions. (我们经常被告知要改变我们的观点、态度、行为和方向。)”讨论了现代社会中人们被频繁告知需要改变的方方面面。空后“Instead of always striving to change to meet others' expectations, perhaps people should focus on accepting themselves. (与其总是努力改变以满足他人的期望,也许人们应该专注于接受自己。)”提出了作者认为人们应该专注于接受自己而不是改变,由此可知,空处应讲述改变可能被过分强调了。选项F“实际上,改变的重要性可能被过分强调。”承上启下。故选F。
2.A 空前“There is an old saying:‘You can't teach an old dog new trick’, implying that change (i.e. teaching ‘new tricks’) is important but old dogs cannot make that change. (有一句老话:‘你不能教老狗新把戏’,这意味着改变(即教‘新把戏’)很重要,但老狗不能做出改变。)”中作者引用了一句俗语“You can't teach an old dog new trick”并解释说老狗难以做出改变。选项A“这条格言对人类也有意义。”紧接在对俗语的解释之后,指出了这句话对人类的启示作用。故选A。
3.C 根据下文“For example, a situation where a person is being told they need to have a ‘more positive attitude’ is different from a situation where a student is being told they need to stop shouting at others every day. Certainly the second one reflects a much clearer need for change than the first. (例如,一个人被告知他们需要有一个‘更积极的态度’的情况与一个学生被告知他们需要停止每天对别人大喊大叫的情况不同。当然,第二个情况比第一个情况反映了更明确的变革需求。)”可知,下文列举了改变的不同形式,由此可知,空处应讲述不同情境下的改变有不同表现,选项C“改变有各种不同的形式。”符合题意。故选C。
4.D 前文“If others are telling you that you need to change, that does not mean they are wrong but also does not mean they are right. (如果别人告诉你你需要改变,这并不意味着他们错了,也不意味着他们是对的。)”讨论了当别人告诉你需要改变时,这并不意味着他们一定是对的,也不意味着他们一定是错的,选项D“你需要允许他们有他们的观点”呼应了前文的论述,强调了虽然要尊重他人的观点,并与下文“However, you needn't let it be the final word on what you need. (然而,你不必让它成为你需要什么的最终决定。)”形成转折。故选D。
5.G 根据前文“Even if you decide to change because others are telling you they are bothered by how you are, it is still important to remind yourself that you are making the choice to change. You can take their opinions but still remind yourself, ‘I am looking to change because I do not want people to be upset at me, not because I have to.’ (即使你决定改变是因为别人告诉你他们被你的现状所困扰,提醒自己你正在做出改变的选择仍然很重要。你可以接受他们的意见,但仍然提醒自己,‘我想改变,因为我不想让人们对我感到沮丧,而不是因为我必须这样做。’)”可知,即使决定改变,也要提醒自己你是在主动选择改变。此处需要一个总结性的句子,强调个人选择改变的原因,选项G“这样你就可以提醒自己,你看到了改变的理由。”符合语境。故选G。
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·汕尾市四校联考)
The virtue of frugality (节俭) has made a major comeback among China's young consumers. According to data 1. (release) by iiMedia Research, 72.49 percent of young Chinese prefer to save rather than overspend.
Compared to their parents,2. sense of frugality is rooted in memories, frugality among young Chinese is a matter of choice rather than necessity. This new form of frugality is not a complete denial of consumerism, but a form of smart spending aimed at 3. (achieve) a balance between price and the quality of goods.
This new trend has driven the rapid 4. (grow) of China's secondhand economy, as young consumers shift their focus from chasing after new things 5. recycling old items. A report showed that the market value of secondhand items rose from 300 billion yuan in 2015 to over l trillion yuan in 2020, and 6. (expect) to hit 3 trillion yuan in 2025.
Despite 7. shared goal of saving money, frugal living is 8. (actual) leading a kind of low cost life. The temporary excitement, which often 9. (accompany) a shopping experience, holds less attraction for today's young Chinese.10. truly attracts their attention is the sense of fulfillment that comes with strategic spending and saving.
语篇导读:本文为一篇新闻报道,主要讲述了根据艾媒咨询发布的数据,72.49%的中国年轻人更倾向于储蓄而不是过度消费。
解析:
1.released 考查非谓语动词。句意:艾媒咨询发布的数据显示,72.49%的中国年轻人更倾向于储蓄而不是过度消费。空处修饰data,data与release构成被动关系,用过去分词作后置定语。故填released。
2.whose 考查定语从句。句意:与他们的父母相比,他们的节俭观念根植于记忆,中国年轻人的节俭是一种选择而不是必须。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词their parents作sense of frugality的定语,用关系代词whose引导从句。故填whose。
3.achieving 考查非谓语动词。句意:这种新的节俭方式并不是对消费主义的完全否定,而是一种旨在达到商品价格和质量平衡的明智消费方式。at为介词,空处用动名词作宾语。故填achieving。
4.growth 考查名词。句意:这一新趋势推动了中国二手经济的快速增长,因为年轻的消费者将他们的注意力从追逐新事物转向了回收旧物品。空处作drive的宾语,用名词,grow对应的名词为growth。故填growth。
5.to 考查介词。句意同上。根据chasing after new things及recycling old items及介词from可知,此处为to,构成from...to...结构。故填to。
6.is expected 考查动词时态和语态。句意:一份报告显示,二手物品的市场价值从2015年的3,000亿元上升到2020年的1万亿元,预计到2025年将达到3万亿元。根据expect及in 2025可知,此处表示“预计”用一般现在时,主语the market value与expect构成被动关系。故填is expected。
7.the 考查冠词。句意:尽管大家都有省钱的目标,但节俭的生活实际上是一种低成本的生活。根据shared及of saving money可知,此处表示具体的目标,用定冠词the。故填the。
8.actually 考查副词。句意同上。空处修饰谓语,用副词作状语。actually意思为:事实上,符合题意。故填actually。
9.accompanies 考查动词时态。句意:通常伴随着购物体验的短暂兴奋,对如今的中国年轻人来说没有那么大的吸引力。空处作非限制性定语从句的谓语,根据often及句意可知,描述客观存在的现象,用一般现在时,主语which指代excitement,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填accompanies。
10.What 考查主语从句。句意:真正吸引他们注意力的是策略性消费和储蓄带来的满足感。is前面为主语从句,从句部分缺少主语,表示事物,用连接代词what引导从句,放在句首,首字母大写。故填What。
Ⅳ.应用文写作
(2025·南京市六校联合体质检)
假定你是李华,外教Jason想了解学生对这学期英语课程中使用的合作式学习方式的反馈,请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.合作式学习在你班的开展情况;
2.你的体验和感受。
参考词汇:合作式学习cooperative learning
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jason,
I hope you're doing well.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you expect further information.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考范文:
Dear Jason,
I hope you're doing well. I am writing to share some feedback regarding the cooperative learning approach we've been using in our English class this semester.
Cooperative learning has been an essential part of our learning process. We've had group discussions, team projects, and various collaborative activities, where we have enjoyed a refreshing change from traditional teaching methods. From my perspective, the experience has been quite positive. I find that working in groups not only enhances our understanding of the material, but also improves our communication and teamwork skills. It's an extremely engaging way to learn and has boosted my confidence in using English.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you expect further information.
Yours,
Li Hua