Unit 1 Back to school
[主题语境:人与自我之学校生活]
【引言解读】
Study without thinking leads to confusion; thinking without study ends in puzzlement. —Confucius
[释义]If we only study without thinking deeply, we can’t fully understand what we learn; if we only think without study, we can’t gain new knowledge and achieve nothing in the end.
[译文]学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。 ——孔子
Part 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading
必备知识·自主导学
Ⅰ.重点词块—速记
1.a well-rounded individual 一个全面发展的人
2.realize your potential 发挥你的潜能
3.senior/junior high school 高/初级中学
4.the path before you 你面前的道路
5.a positive mind 一种积极的思维
6.a precious opportunity 一次宝贵的机会
7.acquire great knowledge 获得丰富的知识
8.make efforts 付出努力
9.school resources 学校资源
10.our school facilities 我们学校的设备
11.the attitude towards life 生活态度
12.individual freedom 个人自由
13.develop your character 培养你的品质
14.in the years ahead 在接下来的几年里
Ⅱ.活用单词—拓展
1.challenge n.&vt.挑战;质疑→challenging adj.具有挑战性的
2.think vt.&vi.认为;思考;想起→thinking n.思维,思想;想法
3.advance n. 进步;进展;前进,行进 vt.&vi.发展,进步→advanced adj. 先进的;高级的
4.amazing adj. 令人大为惊奇的,令人惊喜的→amazed adj.大为惊奇的,惊讶的 →amazement n. 惊异;惊愕
5.confidence n. 信心,信任;把握→confident adj. 自信的;确信的
6.equal adj. 相等的;平等的;相当的 n. 同等的人(物) linking v.与……相等 vt. 比得上→equality n.平等;相等
7.balance n.均衡,平衡;平衡能力 vt. 同等重视;(使)保持平衡→balanced adj. 平衡的
8.improve vt.&vi. 改进,改善→improvement n. 改进,改善;提高
9.responsible adj. 负责,可靠的;有责任→responsibility n. 责任,职责;义务
10. independent adj. 自主的,有主见的;自立的→independence n.独立;自主→independently adv.独立地;自主地
Ⅲ.核心短语—互译
1.lie in 存在于,在于
2.rise to 能够处理
3.make a difference 起作用,有影响
4.make the most of 充分利用,尽情享受
5.take advantage of 利用
6.last but not least 最后但同样重要的
7.look forward to 盼望,期待
8.lead to 导致
9.make use of 利用
10.take an active part in 在……中起积极作用
11.make an effort to 努力
12.in time 最后;及时
Ⅳ.经典句式—悟通
1.I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.(can’t wait to do)
我迫不及待地想向你们描述高中生活是什么样的。
2.In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.(find+宾语+宾语补足语)
最后,你们会发现自己逐渐成长为一个全面发展的人。
3.Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.(完全倒装)
同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能和积极的态度。
4.As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”(as引导非限制性定语从句)
正如老子有言:“千里之行,始于足下。”
语篇精读·互动探究
学习提示:课文注释解读、难句分析、文本翻译,详见“附录”。
【新课导入】
Discuss and answer the following questions.
1.How do you feel about your new school life so far
It has been an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.There are so many interesting subjects.The teachers and classmates all seem friendly and helpful.(答案不唯一)
2.What will be the biggest opportunity and challenge for you at senior high school
The biggest opportunity for me will be to explore a new life at senior high school where I could realize my potential.My biggest challenge will be how to learn math and physics well which I am weak at.(答案不唯一)
3.What do you intend to do at senior high school to get good grades
Firstly, I’ll work harder than ever. Secondly, I’ll listen to the teachers carefully at class and take notes. Besides, it’s also important to go over what I have learned.Last but not least, I should do my homework on my own and think independently.(答案不唯一)
Task 1宏观建构·把握文脉
1.Skim the text and fill in the blanks.
Para. Main idea
Para.1 The new (1)start of senior high school
Para.2 A brief (2)introduction to senior high school life
Para.3 Something about (3)potential
Para.4 Make the most of school (4)resources
Para.5 Develop good study habits, useful skills and a (5)positive attitude
Para.6 Make continuous (6)efforts and do your best
2.What’s the main idea of the text
The text is a speech on the first day of a new term about how to realize your greatest potential at senior high school.
Task 2微观剖析·细节理解
Choose the best answer.
1.What’s the function of Paragraph 1
A.To introduce the topic.
B.To arouse the readers’ interest.
C.To stress the importance of challenges.
D.To show how exciting life at senior high school will be.
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A.Potential is natural and easy to discover without efforts.
B.A student’s potential is limited by the school subjects.
C.Whether you work hard or not makes no difference to your potential.
D.Once a student tries hard enough, his/her potential may be discovered.
3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5
A.Children should learn to think independently.
B.Positive communication leads to a student’s getting a higher score.
C.The problem-solving skills are less important as one enters senior high school.
D.Good study habits are as important as useful skills and a positive attitude.
4.What does the “useful skills” in Line 25 refer to
A.The skills to train and develop your character.
B.The skills to become well-rounded individuals.
C.The skills to communicate and solve problems.
D.The skills to balance schoolwork and other activities.
5.Who is the text probably given to
A.New high school teachers.
B.New doctors in the hospital.
C.New nurses in the hospital.
D.New high school students.
答案:1~5.ADDCD
Task 3阅读升华·拓展思维
1.What do you think of this speech and why
This speech is very helpful and motivating.It clearly answers my questions as a new senior high school student: how I should spend the next three years and realize my potential.Also, the speech connects to its title in a clear way.I think that I will try to do what the principal encourages us to.
2.How does the principal try to keep his audience interested What rhetorical devices does he use Find examples from the speech.
To keep his audience interested, the principal asks the question “What is potential ”and then answers it himself.He also uses rhetorical devices like repetition and parallelism.For example,“Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.” “Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!” The principal also uses a quotation from Lao-Tzu—“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Task 4长句难句·释疑解难
[自主翻译]简而言之,潜能是你与生俱来的能力,当你足够努力时,潜能就能得到开发。
[自主翻译]谁知道你们会创作出多么精美的艺术品,实现多大的医学突破,或者开发出多么不可思议的技术!
Task 5语篇总结·主题深化
What is senior high school life like The path before you 1.leads(lead) to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking.However, opportunity lies in each challenge.When you rise 2.to the challenges, you will have the chance to acquire knowledge and enjoy personal growth.Most 3.importantly(important), your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
Potential is your natural ability 4.that/which can be developed when you try hard enough.To fully realize your potential, 5.it is important for you to make the most of our school resources.Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school 6.facilities(facility).
Good study habits, useful skills and 7.a positive attitude are equally important.As a senior high school student, you must make great efforts 8.to improve(improve) your problem-solving skills.
Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in 9.difficult(difficulty) situations.In time you will find yourself 10.growing(grow) into a well-rounded individual.
要点精讲·核心突破
学习提示:例句及练习中的阴影词汇为课时词汇复现
1. challenge n.&vt.挑战;质疑 (challenging adj.有挑战性的 challenger n.挑战者)
(教材原句)The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking.
你们面前的路通向一个充满挑战的世界,这里有新环境、新知识和新的思维方式。
She decided to accept/take up a challenge and run a marathon, even though she had never done long-distance running before.她决定接受挑战去跑马拉松,尽管她以前从未进行过长跑。
【图解助记】
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①(2025·八省联考) It’s a fantastic sport, and I’m sure you’ll find it both fun and challenging(challenge).
②I challenged him to a game of chess that day and aimed to beat him.
③The Chinese boy challenged the French girl to discuss(discuss) the matter in English.
④There will still be lots of challenges(challenge) if we are to classify garbage in a short time.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①(应用文之建议信)当你面临挑战的时候,你必须相信,你有很大的潜力来克服它,而且决不放弃。
When you face a challenge, you must believe you have a lot of potential to overcome it and never give up.
②对大多数学生来说,高中生活的确具有挑战性。
Life at senior high school is really challenging for most students.
2.lie in 位于;在于;存在于
(教材原句)However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge.
然而,对你们中那些有积极心态的人来说,机会存在于每一个挑战中。
(应用文之求职信)I think my advantage lies in my fluent oral English, which helps me communicate with the foreign guests better.
我认为,我的优势在于我流利的英语口语,这有助于我更好地和外宾交流。
【精要必记】
lie in bed 卧床
lie down 躺下
lie on one’s face/stomach 趴着
lie on one’s back/side 仰卧/侧卧
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①After finishing his homework, he lay down on his bed, closed his eyes, and drifted off to sleep.
②In my opinion, the value of the young worker lies in his potential.
③(读后续写之动作描写)So tired was Alice that she lay on her back quietly on the grass.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
(读后续写之主题升华)一个人的价值在于他贡献了多少,而不在于他获得了多少。
A person’s value lies in how much he contributes, but not in how much he obtains.
3.rise to能够处理,有能力处理(突发情况、问题等)
(教材原句)When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth.
当你们能够处理挑战时,你们会有机会获得大量知识,享受个人成长。
(应用文之人物介绍)He has the ability of rising to different kinds of complex situations.
他具有应付各种复杂局面的能力。
【精要必记】
rise from...to... 从……增长到……
rise by.../to... 增长了……/增长到……
on the rise 在增长;在增加
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The number of the students in the school has risen from 1,500 to 2,500;this means it has risen by about 66.7 percent.
②The popularity of social media among young people is on the rise.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
(应用文之求助信)我写信是想向你征求如何应对这个挑战的建议。
I’m writing to ask you for advice on how to rise to the challenge.
4.effort n.努力,费力的事;试图
(教材原句)Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
最重要的是,你们在高中阶段的时光和努力将打开你们的潜力之门。
(读后续写之动作描写)With great effort, he managed to carry the box upstairs.
他费了好大劲才把箱子搬到楼上。
【精要必记】
make efforts (an effort/every effort) to do sth. 努力做某事
spare no effort to do sth. 不遗余力地做某事
in an effort to do sth. 为了做某事
with/without effort 费力地/毫不费力地
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①She is making an effort to improve (improve) her public speaking skills by attending workshops and practicing regularly.
②To take the first place in the competition, he is sparing no effort to practice(practice).
③She has been studying very hard in an effort to catch up with her classmates.
【写作·提升】 词汇升级
(读后续写之主题升华)Life is a continuous process of fighting and no one can achieve success without difficulty.
→Life is a continuous process of fighting and no one can achieve success without effort.
5.advance n.进步,进展;前进,行进 vt.& vi.发展,进步 (advanced adj. 先进的;高级的;后期的)
(教材原句)Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!
谁知道你们会创作出多么精美的艺术品,实现多大的医学突破,或者开发出多么不可思议的技术!
(经典例句)They made every effort and made great advances in protecting wildlife.
他们尽了最大的努力,并且在保护野生动物方面取得了很大的进步。
【精要必记】
(1)make advances (in) (在……)取得进步
in advance(=ahead of time) 预先,提前
in advance of 在……之前
(2)advance on/upon/towards 向……推进
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The advanced (advance)teaching methods in this school have significantly improved students’ academic performance.
②The soldiers were advancing on/upon/towards the town when it began to rain cats and dogs.
③I ask everyone to submit(提交) questions in advance of the meeting.
【写作·提升】一句多译/完成句子
①你应该提前和你的医生预约。
→You should make an appointment with your doctor in advance.(advance)
→You should make an appointment with your doctor ahead of time.(time)
②我们计划预定一个高级课程。
We plan to order an advanced course in advance.
6.confidence n.信心,信任;把握 (confident adj.自信的 confidently adv.自信地)
(教材原句) The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country.
可能性无穷无尽,而且我相信你们有能力影响你们的家庭,影响你们的社区,影响我们的国家。
(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)Did they tend to go with those most confident about their estimates
他们是否倾向于选择那些对自己的估计最有信心的人
【精要必记】
(1)have confidence in 对……有信心
with confidence 自信地,充满信心地
(2)be confident about 对……有信心
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The athletes walked into the venue of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 confidently(confident), ready for the challenges.
②I can say with confidence that our country will become stronger and stronger and that the people will lead a richer and richer life.
③I have great confidence in my team’s ability to win the coming game.
【写作·提升】 一句多译
如果我们自信的话,没有什么可以打败我们。
→If we are confident about ourselves, nothing can defeat us.(confident)
→If we have confidence in ourselves, nothing can defeat us.(confidence)
7.make a difference起作用,有影响
(读后续写之主题升华)Anything that we can do will make a difference.
我们所能做的一切都会有所不同。
【精要必记】
(1)make a difference to 对……有影响
tell the difference between A and B
辨别A和B
(2)differ from 与……不同
(3)be different from 与……不同/有区别
【知识深一度】
make a difference用法提醒
(1)difference前可以加上big, great等形容词,表示程度;
(2)注意make a difference to用法中的a变成no/some/much等的不同含义。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①My volunteer work has made a difference to the lives of many people in need.
②His words make little difference to him, for he is quite stubborn.
③It is hard to tell the difference between the old one and the new one.
④Does it make any difference(different) whether he refuses or accepts the invitation
⑤Our country is quite different from what it used to be forty years ago.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
转学对我的一生有着重大影响。
Changing schools made a big/great difference to my life.
8.make the most of充分利用,尽情享受
(教材原句)To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources.为了充分发挥你们的潜力,充分利用我们学校的资源对你们来说是重要的。
(应用文之建议信)You should seize every opportunity to learn and make full/good use of all kinds of learning resources.你应该抓住每一个学习的机会,充分利用各种学习资源。
【精要必记】
make use of=take advantage of 利用
make the most/best of=make full/good use of
充分利用
make little use of 没怎么利用
【知识深一度】
make the most of易错提醒
当make the most of后的宾语提前,变为被动语态的时候,短语中的介词of不能漏掉,这一点也适用于make use of。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①You’d better make the most of the opportunity to realize your potential.
②So by the 1600s Shakespeare was able to make use of a wider vocabulary than ever before.
【写作·提升】 一句多译
(应用文之建议信)我认为我们应该充分利用这项技术来改进我们的产品。
→I think we should make the most/best of this technology to improve our products.(most/best)
→I think we should make full/good use of this technology to improve our products.(use)
→I think we should take full/good advantage of this technology to improve our products.(advantage)
9.equal adj.相等的;平等的;相当的n.同等的人(物)linking v.与……相等vt.比得上 (equally adv.平等地 equality n.(社会地位、待遇上的)平等;均等,相等)
(应用文之求职信)So I can serve as a volunteer to guide the visitors round the gallery and I am convinced that I am equal to the job.
因此,我可以作为一名志愿者,带领参观者参观画廊,我确信我能胜任这份工作。
(经典例句)Tom equals John in the ability of dealing with such problems.
汤姆处理这类问题的能力和约翰不相上下。
【精要必记】
be equal in (doing) 在(做)……方面相等
be equal to 与……相等;能胜任的;相当的
A equal(s) B in... A在……方面比得上B
without equal 无与伦比
【知识深一度】
图解equal
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①I hold the firm belief that Mary is quite equal to the task.
②None of us can equal her, either in beauty or as a dancer.
③(2025·八省联考)Every language is worthy of respect and should be treated equally(equal).
④At the Sports Games, all athletes stand for equality(equal) in every competition.
【写作·提升】 词汇升级/完成句子
①They are of the same age, but I think Jack is fit for the job.
→They are of the same age, but I think Jack is equal to the job.
②他是一个无与伦比的乒乓球运动员。
He is a table tennis player without equal.
③她们想在各方面与男性平等。
They want to be equal in every respect to men.
10.balance vt.同等重视;(使)保持平衡;权衡重要性 n.均衡,平衡;平衡能力 (balanced adj.均衡的,平衡的)
(教材原句)Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities.仔细计划你们的学习,设立明确的目标,平衡你们的课业和其他活动。
【精要必记】
(1)balance A against B 权衡 A 和 B
balance A and/with B 使A和B 平衡;
同等重视A和B
(2)keep/lose one’s balance 保持/失去平衡
out of balance 失去平衡
on balance 总的来说
(3)a balanced diet 均衡饮食
【知识深一度】
图解balance
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①You’d better keep a balanced (balance) diet for the benefit of your health.
②As she gets old, she has to balance the advantages of living in the countryside against the disadvantages.
③You’d better keep a balance between work and/with family.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①做运动能够平衡我们的身体,改善身体的灵活性。
Doing exercise can balance our body and improve our physical flexibility.
②总的来说,公司这一年是成功的。
On balance, the company has had a successful year.
③(读后续写之动作描写)她失去平衡,从平衡木上摔了下来。
She lost her balance and fell off the balance beam.
11.responsible adj. 有责任,负责;可靠的 (responsibility n.责任,职责)
(教材原句)Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential.
高中将帮助你们学习和成长,但你们自己有责任发挥你们的巨大潜力。
(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them.
为错误承担责任是积极的一步,但不要因此而自责。
【精要必记】
(1)be responsible for sth. 对某事负责
be responsible to sb. 向某人负责
(2)take responsibility for 为……承担责任
a sense of responsibility 责任感
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Even if parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible to their children.
②(2023·全国甲卷)She warns of the environmental dangers facing society, and she teaches that people must take responsibility(responsible) for saving their environment.
③It is important for parents to be responsible for their children’s safety and well-being.
【写作·提升】 一句多译
你认为谁会为这次事故负责任
→Who do you think will be responsible for this accident (responsible)
→Who do you think will take responsibility for this accident (responsibility)
12.look forward to期望;期待;盼望
(教材原句)In fact, I’m looking forward to being more independent and responsible for my own learning.
事实上,我期待变得更独立,对自己的学习负责。
(2024·全国甲卷)We look forward to welcoming you as we showcase the creativity of the Harvard arts community through performances, art exhibitions and art-making activities.
我们期待着您的到来,我们将通过表演、艺术展览和艺术创作活动来展示哈佛艺术社区的创造力。
【精要必记】
look back on 回顾
look down on/upon 瞧不起
look into 向里看;调查
look out (for) 当心;小心
look through 看穿;浏览
look up 向上看;查阅
look up to 敬仰;仰视
【知识深一度】
look forward to用法提醒
在look forward to短语中,to是介词,后面要接名词、代词或动词-ing形式。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①We are looking forward to hearing(hear) from you as soon as possible.
②The day that he had looked forward to came(come) at last.
③He looked through the newspaper, hoping to find some useful information.
④We’ll look into the matter first before coming to a decision.
⑤Look out for cars when crossing the street.
⑥It might be someone who works for the company you work for that others look up to.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①我喜欢回顾我的童年时代,那是我一生中最快乐的时光之一。
I like to look back on my childhood, which is among the happiest times in my life.
②(应用文之邀请信)我期待着你的到来,过一个愉快的春节。
I look forward to your coming and having a good time at the Spring Festival.
13.完全倒装句
(教材原句)Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.
同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能和积极的态度。
[句型解构]
(1)本句使用了“表语+be动词+主语”的完全倒装结构,其正常语序为:Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are of equal importance.
(2)当表语是分词、副词、形容词、介词短语,或主语比较长且主语是名词时,为了保持平衡或强调表语,常把表语放在句首,引起句子完全倒装。
(3)句首是表示方向、地点、时间的副词,如now, then, here, there, out, in, up, down, away, off等,主语是名词,且谓语动词是be, come, go, rush, run, begin, fall等词时,句子要进行完全倒装。
(4)句首是表示地点等的介词短语且后有不及物动词come, sit, live, stand, lie, exist等或系动词be时,常用完全倒装。
(5) there be句型也属于完全倒装结构。该句型中的be可以替换成表示“存在”的动词,如live, exist, lie, stand, seem, rise, remain, happen, come, go等。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Present at yesterday’s music festival were(be) the school headmaster, teachers, students and some of the students’ parents.
②In front of our house stands(stand) a tall tree with a history of over 1,000 years.
【写作·提升】完成句子/句式升级
①我朋友走进了黑暗的房间,当大家喊生日快乐时,他感到很惊讶。
Into the dark room walked my friend,who was quite surprised when everyone shouted Happy Birthday.
②The two astronauts who were very young were seated in the hall.
→Seated in the hall were the two astronauts who were very young.(倒装句)
③(读后续写之动作描写)Hearing the news, the boy jumped up and down.
→Hearing the news, up and down jumped the boy.(倒装句)
④The magazine that he has been anxiously looking for is just on the bookshelf.
→Just on the bookshelf is the magazine that he has been anxiously looking for.(倒装句)
【要点拾遗】
1.potential n.潜力;可能性adj.潜在的,可能的 (potentially adv.潜在地,可能地)
(应用文之建议信)You should take part in all kinds of activities to realize your potential.
你应该参加各种活动来发挥你的潜能。
(经典例句)He has the potential to become a world-class musician.
他有潜力成为世界级的音乐家。
【精要必记】
(1)the potential for (doing) sth.
(做)某事的潜力/可能性
have the potential to do sth.
有潜力做某事
realize/achieve/reach one’s potential
发挥某人的潜能
(2)a potential disaster
可能发生的灾害
potential danger/customers
潜在危险/客户
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①But however long it takes, the technology has the potential to change(change) our transportation systems.
②As experts predicted, there is great potential for future development in this field.
③This study will potentially(potential) change the way we see the environment.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①(应用文之建议信)你应该更加努力学习,充分发挥你的潜力,以取得更好的成绩。
You should study harder and realize/achieve/reach your full potential to get better grades.
②有经验的登山者充分意识到在这样极端天气下存在的潜在风险,决定等到第二天(再爬山)。
The experienced climber was well aware of the potential danger in such extreme weather and decided to wait until the following day.
2.senior adj.中学的(招收11或13岁以上学生);级别高的;高级水平的;老年的 n.级别(或地位)较高者;较……年长的人;高水平运动员 (反义词:junior adj.地位较低的;青少年的n.职位较低者,青少年运动员)
(教材原句)I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.我迫不及待地要向你们描述一下高中生活是什么样子的。
(应用文之倡议书)We should carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation and respect those who are senior to us.
我们应该弘扬中华民族的传统美德,尊敬那些比我们年长的人。
【精要必记】
(1)be senior to sb. 级别高于某人;
年长于某人
be senior to sb. by... 年长某人……岁
senior high school= senior high 高中
(2)be junior to sb. 级别低于某人
be junior to sb.by... 比某人小……岁
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①He is senior to me, though he is younger than me.
②She holds a senior position in the government office.
③Jack is junior to David in the company, but they are close friends.
④My younger sister is junior to me by seven years and we get along well with each other.
【写作·提升】 一句多译
虽然弟弟比我小五岁,但他比我更精通电脑。
→Although/Though my brother is junior to me by five years, he is better at the computer than me.(junior)
→Although/Though my brother is five years junior to me, he is better at the computer than me.(junior)
→Although/Though my brother is five years younger than me, he is better at the computer than me.(younger)
3.amazing adj.令人大为惊奇的,令人惊喜的
(应用文之活动介绍)From watching sunrise to seeing wild animals, the whole experience was amazing.从看日出到看野生动物,这整个经历都令人惊叹。
(读后续写之情感描写)I was amazed at the girl’s calmness and quick mind in such a dangerous situation.我对这个女孩在如此危险的情况下的冷静和敏捷的头脑感到惊讶。
【图解助记】
【知识深一度】
-ing结尾与-ed结尾的形容词
(1)以-ing结尾的形容词常表示主动关系或特性,一般用来说明事或物,意为“令人……的”。
(2)以-ed结尾的形容词常用来修饰人,表示人的心理状态,意为“感到……的”。有时也可以修饰表情和声音。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The most amazing(amaze) thing about nature is its colourful variety and various beautiful sights.
②I’m sure the visitors will be amazed (amaze) by the beautiful scenery in Jiuzhaigou as well as the construction Dujiangyan Irrigation Project.
③All the people in the lecture hall stared at him in amazement(amaze) as he talked loudly.
④I gathered all my courage to take a bite and was amazed to find(find) it was not so bad.
⑤Amazingly(amazing), Henry made such great efforts to help those in need.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
许多外国人对中国这些年发生的巨大变化感到惊讶。
Many foreigners are amazed at the great changes that have taken place in China these years.
4.take advantage of利用
(教材原句)Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities.利用你们的课堂,向老师和同学们学习,并利用我们学校的设备。
(应用文之建议信)In my opinion, you should take advantage of this opportunity to increase your social experience.
我认为,你应该利用这个机会增加你的社会经验。
【精要必记】
have the advantage of 具有……的有利条件
have the/an advantage over 胜过;优于
be at an advantage 占优势
to sb.’s advantage 对某人有利
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Individuals with a strong network of connections are at an advantage in terms of finding job opportunities.
②You have the advantage over me in teaching experience.
③She has got the job because she has the advantage of knowing several languages.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①他利用好天气和朋友们打网球。
He took advantage of the fine weather to play tennis with his friends.
②毫无疑问,目前的形势对我们有利。
There is no doubt that the present situation is to our advantage.
5.independent adj.自主的,有主见的;自立的 (independence n.独立,自立 independently adv. 独立地,自立地)
(教材原句) In fact, I’m looking forward to being more independent and responsible for my own learning.
事实上,我期待着更加独立,并对自己的学习负责。
(应用文之建议信)If we keep on doing like this, we’ll become more and more independent.
如果我们坚持这么做, 我们将变得越来越独立。
【精要必记】
(1)be independent of sb. 不依赖某人
(2)gain independence 获得独立
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Tom is so independent(independence) that he never asks his parents’ opinion unless he wants their support.
②People who want to travel independently(independent) should be patient and resourceful.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①在经济上不依赖父母,这对我很重要。
It is important to me to be financially independent of my parents.
②这个国家50年前获得独立。
The country gained independence fifty years ago.
6.as引导非限制性定语从句
(教材原句)As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
正如老子所说:“千里之行,始于足下。”
*(应用文之新闻报道)As is reported, China is carrying out a manned lunar landing project.
据报道,中国正在实施载人登月项目。
[句型解构]
本句是一个主从复合句。As引导非限制性定语从句,意为“正如,正像”,常用于以下结构:
众所周知
as the saying goes俗话说;as is reported 据报道;as is expected 正如所料;as has happened 正像发生的那样;as is mentioned above 如上所述等。
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①俗话说,有志者,事竟成。
As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way.
②众所周知,太阳从东边升起,从西边落下。
As is known to all/As everybody knows/As we all know, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
③正如上面所提到的那样,高中生的数量在不断增加。
As is mentioned above, the number of the students in senior high schools is increasing.
④正如所料,经过几个月的恢复,她的病情有所好转。
The condition of her disease,as is expected,has improved after several months’ recovery.
7.“find+宾语+宾语补足语”结构
(教材原句)In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.最后,你们会发现自己逐渐成长为一个全面发展的人。
[句型解构]
(1)句中“find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual”是“find+宾语+宾语补足语”结构,其中的动词-ing形式“growing into a well-rounded individual”作宾语补足语。
(2)
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①—What do you think of the teaching profession (职业), Bob
—I find it fun and challenging(challenge).It is a job where you are doing something serious but interesting.
②We went to the shopping centre and found thousands of people moving (move) up and down.
③He hurried back to the company,only to find the door closed(close).
【写作·提升】句型转换
I find it is my responsibility to help you when you are in trouble.
→I find it my responsibility to help you when you are in trouble.
【词汇要点微练】
Ⅰ.一词多义
1.facility
A.n.设施 B.n.天赋
①Students should take full advantage of the university’s facilities. A
②His facility with numbers pleased his teacher. B
2.goal
A.n.射门;进球得分 B.n.目标
①The winning goal was scored by Hill. A
②Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. B
3.character
A.n.特征,特点 B.n.性格,品质 C.n.名誉,声望
①Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. B
②My teacher agreed to be a character witness for me in court. C
③There are many buildings that are very simple in character in the street. A
Ⅱ.熟词生义
1.The systems are getting smaller and using lower potential. 电位,电势,电压
2.Here’s your opportunity to acquire a luxurious one-bedroom home now. 购买
3.I can’t be positive about what time it happened. 确信的,肯定的
4. They offered an advance of $5,000 after the signing of the contract. 预付款
Ⅲ.根据汉语提示完成句子
1.(2023·全国乙卷·阅读理解B)Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape(风景) can be quite a challenge(可能是一个相当大的挑战), mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
2.(2024·北京高考·阅读理解A)Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs (可能的配对) are identified.
3.(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷·阅读理解A)Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance(预先).
4.(2024·北京高考·完形填空)And when people started clapping, that gave me a boost of confidence (信心大增).
5.(2024·全国甲卷·阅读理解D)It was my junior year of undergraduate, and I was doing an independent study (独立的研究) on Victorian literature. (共102张PPT)
Unit 1 Back to school
[主题语境:人与自我之学校生活]
Part 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading
【引言解读】
Study without thinking leads to confusion; thinking without study ends in puzzlement.—Confucius
[释义]If we only study without thinking deeply, we can’t fully understand what we learn; if we only think without study, we can’t gain new knowledge and achieve nothing in the end.
[译文]学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。——孔子
01
必备知识·自主导学
Ⅰ.重点词块—速记
1.a well-rounded individual 一个___________人
2.realize your potential 发挥你的_____
3.senior/junior high school ________中学
4.the path before you 你面前的_____
5.a positive mind 一种_______思维
6.a precious ___________ 一次宝贵的机会
7._______ great knowledge 获得丰富的知识
全面发展的
潜能
高/初级
道路
积极的
opportunity
acquire
8.make _______ 付出努力
9.school _________ 学校资源
10.our school ________ 我们学校的设备
11.the ________ towards life 生活态度
12.__________ freedom 个人自由
13.develop your _________ 培养你的品质
14.in the years ______ 在接下来的几年里
efforts
resources
facilities
attitude
individual
character
ahead
Ⅱ.活用单词—拓展
1._________ n.&vt.挑战;质疑→challenging adj.具有挑战性的
2.______ vt.&vi.认为;思考;想起→________ n.思维,思想;想法
3.________ n. 进步;进展;前进,行进 vt.&vi.发展,进步→advanced adj. 先进的;
高级的
4.________ adj. 令人大为惊奇的,令人惊喜的→amazed adj.大为惊奇的,惊讶
的 →amazement n. 惊异;惊愕
5.__________ n. 信心,信任;把握→confident adj. 自信的;确信的
challenge
think
thinking
advance
amazing
confidence
6.______ adj. 相等的;平等的;相当的 n. 同等的人(物) linking v.与……相等
vt. 比得上→equality n.平等;相等
7.________ n.均衡,平衡;平衡能力 vt. 同等重视;(使)保持平衡→balanced
adj. 平衡的
8.________ vt.&vi. 改进,改善→improvement n. 改进,改善;提高
9.___________ adj. 负责,可靠的;有责任→responsibility n. 责任,职责;义务
10. ____________ adj. 自主的,有主见的;自立的→independence n.独立;
自主→independently adv.独立地;自主地
equal
balance
improve
responsible
independent
Ⅲ.核心短语—互译
1._____ 存在于,在于
2.______ 能够处理
3.________________ 起作用,有影响
4.________________ 充分利用,尽情享受
5.________________ 利用
6._______________ 最后但同样重要的
7.______________ 盼望,期待
lie in
rise to
make a difference
make the most of
take advantage of
last but not least
look forward to
8.lead to _____
9.make use of _____
10.take an active part in ___________________
11.make an effort to _____
12.in time __________
导致
利用
在……中起积极作用
努力
最后;及时
Ⅳ.经典句式—悟通
1.__________________________ what senior high school life is like.(can’t
wait to do)
我迫不及待地想向你们描述高中生活是什么样的。
2.In time you will ___________________ into a well-rounded individual.
(find+宾语+宾语补足语)
最后,你们会发现自己逐渐成长为一个全面发展的人。
I can’t wait to describe to you
find yourself growing
3._____________________________________, useful skills and a positive
attitude.(完全倒装)
同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能和积极的态度。
4._____________________, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step.”(as引导非限制性定语从句)
正如老子有言:“千里之行,始于足下。”
Of equal importance are good study habits
As Lao-Tzu wisely said
02
语篇精读·互动探究
学习提示:课文注释解读、难句分析、文本翻译,详见“附录”。
【新课导入】
Discuss and answer the following questions.
1.How do you feel about your new school life so far
_________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
___________________
It has been an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.There are so many
interesting subjects.The teachers and classmates all seem friendly and
helpful.(答案不唯一)
2.What will be the biggest opportunity and challenge for you at senior high school
_____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
3.What do you intend to do at senior high school to get good grades
____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________
The biggest opportunity for me will be to explore a new life at senior high school
where I could realize my potential.My biggest challenge will be how to learn
math and physics well which I am weak at.(答案不唯一)
Firstly, I’ll work harder than ever. Secondly, I’ll listen to the teachers carefully
at class and take notes. Besides, it’s also important to go over what I have
learned.Last but not least, I should do my homework on my own and think
independently.(答案不唯一)
Task 1宏观建构·把握文脉
1.Skim the text and fill in the blanks.
Para. Main idea
Para.1 The new (1)_____ of senior high school
Para.2 A brief (2)____________ to senior high school life
Para.3 Something about (3)_________
Para.4 Make the most of school (4)_________
Para.5 Develop good study habits, useful skills and a (5)_______________
Para.6 Make continuous (6)_______ and do your best
start
introduction
potential
resources
positive attitude
efforts
2.What’s the main idea of the text
_____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
The text is a speech on the first day of a new term about how to realize
your greatest potential at senior high school.
Task 2微观剖析·细节理解
Choose the best answer.
1.What’s the function of Paragraph 1
A.To introduce the topic.
B.To arouse the readers’ interest.
C.To stress the importance of challenges.
D.To show how exciting life at senior high school will be.
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A.Potential is natural and easy to discover without efforts.
B.A student’s potential is limited by the school subjects.
C.Whether you work hard or not makes no difference to your potential.
D.Once a student tries hard enough, his/her potential may be discovered.
3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5
A.Children should learn to think independently.
B.Positive communication leads to a student’s getting a higher score.
C.The problem-solving skills are less important as one enters senior high school.
D.Good study habits are as important as useful skills and a positive attitude.
4.What does the “useful skills” in Line 25 refer to
A.The skills to train and develop your character.
B.The skills to become well-rounded individuals.
C.The skills to communicate and solve problems.
D.The skills to balance schoolwork and other activities.
5.Who is the text probably given to
A.New high school teachers.
B.New doctors in the hospital.
C.New nurses in the hospital.
D.New high school students.
Task 3阅读升华·拓展思维
1.What do you think of this speech and why
________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
This speech is very helpful and motivating.It clearly answers my questions
as a new senior high school student: how I should spend the next three
years and realize my potential.Also, the speech connects to its title in a
clear way.I think that I will try to do what the principal encourages us to.
2.How does the principal try to keep his audience interested What rhetorical devices
does he use Find examples from the speech.
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
______
To keep his audience interested, the principal asks the question “What is
potential ”and then answers it himself.He also uses rhetorical devices like
repetition and parallelism.For example,“Today is the start of a new term, the
start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.” “Who knows
what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will
make or what amazing technologies you will develop!” The principal also uses a
quotation from Lao-Tzu—“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step.”
Task 4长句难句·释疑解难
[自主翻译]_____________________________________________________
_____________
简而言之,潜能是你与生俱来的能力,当你足够努力时,潜能就
能得到开发。
[自主翻译]____________________________________________________
________________________________
谁知道你们会创作出多么精美的艺术品,实现多大的医学突
破,或者开发出多么不可思议的技术!
Task 5语篇总结·主题深化
What is senior high school life like The path before you 1._____(lead) to a world full
of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking.However,
opportunity lies in each challenge.When you rise 2.___ the challenges, you will have the
chance to acquire knowledge and enjoy personal growth.Most 3.___________(important),
your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
Potential is your natural ability 4.__________ can be developed when you try hard
enough.To fully realize your potential, 5.__ is important for you to make the most of our
school resources.Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates,
and make use of our school 6.________(facility).
leads
to
importantly
that/which
it
facilities
Good study habits, useful skills and 7.__ positive attitude are equally
important.As a senior high school student, you must make great efforts
8.__________(improve) your problem-solving skills.
Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope,
even in 9.________(difficulty) situations.In time you will find yourself
10.________(grow) into a well-rounded individual.
a
to improve
difficult
growing
03
要点精讲·核心突破
学习提示:例句及练习中的阴影词汇为课时词汇复现
1. challenge n.&vt.挑战;质疑 (challenging adj.有挑战性的 challenger n.挑战者)
(教材原句)The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking.
你们面前的路通向一个充满挑战的世界,这里有新环境、新知识和新的思维方式。
She decided to accept/take up a challenge and run a marathon, even though she had never done long-distance running before.她决定接受挑战去跑马拉松,尽管她以前从未进行过长跑。
【图解助记】
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①(2025·八省联考) It’s a fantastic sport, and I’m sure you’ll find it both fun
and ___________(challenge).
②I challenged him ___ a game of chess that day and aimed to beat him.
③The Chinese boy challenged the French girl _________(discuss) the matter in
English.
④There will still be lots of __________(challenge) if we are to classify garbage
in a short time.
challenging
to
to discuss
challenges
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①(应用文之建议信)当你面临挑战的时候,你必须相信,你有很大的潜力来
克服它,而且决不放弃。
When you ______________, you must believe you have a lot of potential to
overcome it and never give up.
②对大多数学生来说,高中生活的确具有挑战性。
Life at senior high school is really __________________________.
face a challenge
challenging for most students
2.lie in 位于;在于;存在于
(教材原句)However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge.
然而,对你们中那些有积极心态的人来说,机会存在于每一个挑战中。
(应用文之求职信)I think my advantage lies in my fluent oral English, which helps me communicate with the foreign guests better.
我认为,我的优势在于我流利的英语口语,这有助于我更好地和外宾交流。
【精要必记】
lie in bed 卧床
lie down 躺下
lie on one’s face/stomach 趴着
lie on one’s back/side 仰卧/侧卧
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①After finishing his homework, he lay ______on his bed, closed his eyes, and drifted
off to sleep.
②In my opinion, the value of the young worker lies ___ his potential.
③(读后续写之动作描写)So tired was Alice that she lay ___ her back quietly on the
grass.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
(读后续写之主题升华)一个人的价值在于他贡献了多少,而不在于他获得了多少。
A person’s value ______ how much he contributes, but not in how much he obtains.
down
in
on
lies in
3.rise to能够处理,有能力处理(突发情况、问题等)
(教材原句)When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth.
当你们能够处理挑战时,你们会有机会获得大量知识,享受个人成长。
(应用文之人物介绍)He has the ability of rising to different kinds of complex situations.
他具有应付各种复杂局面的能力。
【精要必记】
rise from...to... 从……增长到……
rise by.../to... 增长了……/增长到……
on the rise 在增长;在增加
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The number of the students in the school has risen from 1,500 ___ 2,500;
this means it has risen ___ about 66.7 percent.
②The popularity of social media among young people is ___ the rise.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
(应用文之求助信)我写信是想向你征求如何应对这个挑战的建议。
I’m writing to ask you for advice on how to __________________.
to
by
on
rise to the challenge
4.effort n.努力,费力的事;试图
(教材原句)Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
最重要的是,你们在高中阶段的时光和努力将打开你们的潜力之门。
(读后续写之动作描写)With great effort, he managed to carry the box upstairs.
他费了好大劲才把箱子搬到楼上。
【精要必记】
make efforts (an effort/every effort) to do sth. 努力做某事
spare no effort to do sth. 不遗余力地做某事
in an effort to do sth. 为了做某事
with/without effort 费力地/毫不费力地
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①She is making an effort __________ (improve) her public speaking skills by attending
workshops and practicing regularly.
②To take the first place in the competition, he is sparing no effort __________(practice).
③She has been studying very hard ___ an effort to catch up with her classmates.
【写作·提升】 词汇升级
(读后续写之主题升华)Life is a continuous process of fighting and no one can achieve
success without difficulty.
→Life is a continuous process of fighting and no one can achieve success without ______.
to improve
to practice
in
effort
5.advance n.进步,进展;前进,行进 vt.& vi.发展,进步 (advanced adj. 先进的;高级的;后期的)
(教材原句)Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!
谁知道你们会创作出多么精美的艺术品,实现多大的医学突破,或者开发出多么不可思议的技术!
(经典例句)They made every effort and made great advances in protecting wildlife.
他们尽了最大的努力,并且在保护野生动物方面取得了很大的进步。
【精要必记】
(1)make advances (in) (在……)取得进步
in advance(=ahead of time) 预先,提前
in advance of 在……之前
(2)advance on/upon/towards 向……推进
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The __________(advance)teaching methods in this school have significantly improved students’
academic performance.
②The soldiers were advancing _______________ the town when it began to rain cats and dogs.
③I ask everyone to submit(提交) questions in advance ___ the meeting.
【写作·提升】一句多译/完成句子
①你应该提前和你的医生预约。
→You should make an appointment with your doctor __________.(advance)
→You should make an appointment with your doctor _____________.(time)
②我们计划预定一个高级课程。
We plan ___________________________________.
advanced
on/upon/towards
of
in advance
ahead of time
to order an advanced course in advance
6.confidence n.信心,信任;把握 (confident adj.自信的 confidently adv.自信地)
(教材原句) The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country.
可能性无穷无尽,而且我相信你们有能力影响你们的家庭,影响你们的社区,影响我们的国家。
(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)Did they tend to go with those most confident about their estimates
他们是否倾向于选择那些对自己的估计最有信心的人
【精要必记】
(1)have confidence in 对……有信心
with confidence 自信地,充满信心地
(2)be confident about 对……有信心
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The athletes walked into the venue of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025
___________(confident), ready for the challenges.
②I can say _____ confidence that our country will become stronger and stronger and
that the people will lead a richer and richer life.
③I have great confidence ___ my team’s ability to win the coming game.
confidently
with
in
【写作·提升】 一句多译
如果我们自信的话,没有什么可以打败我们。
→If we __________________________, nothing can defeat us.(confident)
→If we _________________________, nothing can defeat us.(confidence)
are confident about ourselves
have confidence in ourselves
7.make a difference起作用,有影响
(读后续写之主题升华)Anything that we can do will make a difference.
我们所能做的一切都会有所不同。
【精要必记】
(1)make a difference to 对……有影响
tell the difference between A and B 辨别A和B
(2)differ from 与……不同
(3)be different from 与……不同/有区别
【知识深一度】
make a difference用法提醒
(1)difference前可以加上big, great等形容词,表示程度;
(2)注意make a difference to用法中的a变成no/some/much等的不同含义。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①My volunteer work has made __ difference to the lives of many people in need.
②His words make little difference ___ him, for he is quite stubborn.
③It is hard to tell the difference ________ the old one ____ the new one.
④Does it make any __________(different) whether he refuses or accepts the invitation
⑤Our country is quite different _____ what it used to be forty years ago.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
转学对我的一生有着重大影响。
Changing schools ___________________________ my life.
a
to
between
and
difference
from
made a big/great difference to
8.make the most of充分利用,尽情享受
(教材原句)To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the
most of our school resources.为了充分发挥你们的潜力,充分利用我们学校
的资源对你们来说是重要的。
(应用文之建议信)You should seize every opportunity to learn and make
full/good use of all kinds of learning resources.你应该抓住每一个学习的机
会,充分利用各种学习资源。
【精要必记】
make use of=take advantage of 利用
make the most/best of=make full/good use of
充分利用
make little use of 没怎么利用
【知识深一度】
make the most of易错提醒
当make the most of后的宾语提前,变为被动语态的时候,短语中的介词of不能漏掉,这一点也适用于make use of。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①You’d better make ____ most of the opportunity to realize your potential.
②So by the 1600s Shakespeare was able to make use ___ a wider vocabulary than ever before.
【写作·提升】 一句多译
(应用文之建议信)我认为我们应该充分利用这项技术来改进我们的产品。
→I think we should ____________________ this technology to improve our
products.(most/best)
→I think we should ___________________ this technology to improve our products.(use)
→I think we should ________________________ this technology to improve our
products.(advantage)
the
of
make the most/best of
make full/good use of
take full/good advantage of
9.equal adj.相等的;平等的;相当的n.同等的人(物)linking v.与……相等vt.比得上 (equally adv.平等地 equality n.(社会地位、待遇上的)平等;均等,相等)
(应用文之求职信)So I can serve as a volunteer to guide the visitors round the gallery and I am convinced that I am equal to the job.
因此,我可以作为一名志愿者,带领参观者参观画廊,我确信我能胜任这份工作。
(经典例句)Tom equals John in the ability of dealing with such problems.
汤姆处理这类问题的能力和约翰不相上下。
【精要必记】
be equal in (doing) 在(做)……方面相等
be equal to 与……相等;能胜任的;相当的
A equal(s) B in... A在……方面比得上B
without equal 无与伦比
【知识深一度】
图解equal
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①I hold the firm belief that Mary is quite equal ___ the task.
②None of us can equal her, either ___ beauty or as a dancer.
③(2025·八省联考)Every language is worthy of respect and should be treated
_______(equal).
④At the Sports Games, all athletes stand for ________(equal) in every
competition.
to
in
equally
equality
【写作·提升】 词汇升级/完成句子
①They are of the same age, but I think Jack is fit for the job.
→They are of the same age, but I think Jack is ________ the job.
②他是一个无与伦比的乒乓球运动员。
He is a table tennis player _____________.
③她们想在各方面与男性平等。
They want to __________ every respect to men.
equal to
without equal
be equal in
10.balance vt.同等重视;(使)保持平衡;权衡重要性 n.均衡,平衡;平衡能力 (balanced adj.均衡的,平衡的)
(教材原句)Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities.仔细计划你们的学习,设立明确的目标,平衡你们的课业和其他活动。
【精要必记】
(1)balance A against B 权衡 A 和 B
balance A and/with B 使A和B 平衡;
同等重视A和B
(2)keep/lose one’s balance 保持/失去平衡
out of balance 失去平衡
on balance 总的来说
(3)a balanced diet 均衡饮食
【知识深一度】
图解balance
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①You’d better keep a _________ (balance) diet for the benefit of your health.
②As she gets old, she has to balance the advantages of living in the
countryside _______ the disadvantages.
③You’d better keep a balance between work _________ family.
balanced
against
and/with
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①做运动能够平衡我们的身体,改善身体的灵活性。
________________________________ and improve our physical flexibility.
②总的来说,公司这一年是成功的。
___________, the company has had a successful year.
③(读后续写之动作描写)她失去平衡,从平衡木上摔了下来。
She ______________ and fell off the balance beam.
Doing exercise can balance our body
On balance
lost her balance
11.responsible adj. 有责任,负责;可靠的 (responsibility n.责任,职责)
(教材原句)Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential.
高中将帮助你们学习和成长,但你们自己有责任发挥你们的巨大潜力。
(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them.
为错误承担责任是积极的一步,但不要因此而自责。
【精要必记】
(1)be responsible for sth. 对某事负责
be responsible to sb. 向某人负责
(2)take responsibility for 为……承担责任
a sense of responsibility 责任感
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Even if parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible
___ their children.
②(2023·全国甲卷)She warns of the environmental dangers facing society, and
she teaches that people must take _____________(responsible) for saving their
environment.
③It is important for parents to be responsible ____ their children’s safety and
well-being.
to
responsibility
for
【写作·提升】 一句多译
你认为谁会为这次事故负责任
→Who do you think will ________________ this accident (responsible)
→Who do you think will ____________________ this accident
(responsibility)
be responsible for
take responsibility for
12.look forward to期望;期待;盼望
(教材原句)In fact, I’m looking forward to being more independent and responsible for my own learning.
事实上,我期待变得更独立,对自己的学习负责。
(2024·全国甲卷)We look forward to welcoming you as we showcase the creativity of the Harvard arts community through performances, art exhibitions and art-making activities.
我们期待着您的到来,我们将通过表演、艺术展览和艺术创作活动来展示哈佛艺术社区的创造力。
【精要必记】
look back on 回顾
look down on/upon 瞧不起
look into 向里看;调查
look out (for) 当心;小心
look through 看穿;浏览
look up 向上看;查阅
look up to 敬仰;仰视
【知识深一度】
look forward to用法提醒
在look forward to短语中,to是介词,后面要接名词、代词或动词-ing形式。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①We are looking forward to ________(hear) from you as soon as possible.
②The day that he had looked forward to ______(come) at last.
③He looked ________ the newspaper, hoping to find some useful information.
④We’ll look ____ the matter first before coming to a decision.
⑤Look out ____ cars when crossing the street.
⑥It might be someone who works for the company you work for that others look up ___.
hearing
came
through
into
for
to
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①我喜欢回顾我的童年时代,那是我一生中最快乐的时光之一。
I like to ____________ my childhood, which is among the happiest times in my
life.
②(应用文之邀请信)我期待着你的到来,过一个愉快的春节。
I ____________________________________ a good time at the Spring
Festival.
look back on
look forward to your coming and having
13.完全倒装句
(教材原句)Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.
同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能和积极的态度。
[句型解构]
(1)本句使用了“表语+be动词+主语”的完全倒装结构,其正常语序为:Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are of equal importance.
(2)当表语是分词、副词、形容词、介词短语,或主语比较长且主语是名词时,为了保持平衡或强调表语,常把表语放在句首,引起句子完全倒装。
(3)句首是表示方向、地点、时间的副词,如now, then, here, there, out, in, up, down, away, off等,主语是名词,且谓语动词是be, come, go, rush, run, begin, fall等词时,句子要进行完全倒装。
(4)句首是表示地点等的介词短语且后有不及物动词come, sit, live, stand, lie, exist等或系动词be时,常用完全倒装。
(5) there be句型也属于完全倒装结构。该句型中的be可以替换成表示“存在”的动词,如live, exist, lie, stand, seem, rise, remain, happen, come, go等。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Present at yesterday’s music festival _____(be) the school headmaster,
teachers, students and some of the students’ parents.
②In front of our house _______(stand) a tall tree with a history of over 1,000
years.
【写作·提升】完成句子/句式升级
①我朋友走进了黑暗的房间,当大家喊生日快乐时,他感到很惊讶。
Into the dark room ________________,who was quite surprised when everyone
shouted Happy Birthday.
were
stands
walked my friend
②The two astronauts who were very young were seated in the hall.
→____________________ the two astronauts who were very young.(倒装句)
③(读后续写之动作描写)Hearing the news, the boy jumped up and down.
→Hearing the news, ___________________ the boy.(倒装句)
④The magazine that he has been anxiously looking for is just on the
bookshelf.
→_____________________ the magazine that he has been anxiously looking
for.(倒装句)
Seated in the hall were
up and down jumped
Just on the bookshelf is
【要点拾遗】
1.potential n.潜力;可能性adj.潜在的,可能的 (potentially adv.潜在地,可能地)
(应用文之建议信)You should take part in all kinds of activities to realize your potential.
你应该参加各种活动来发挥你的潜能。
(经典例句)He has the potential to become a world-class musician.
他有潜力成为世界级的音乐家。
【精要必记】
(1)the potential for (doing) sth. (做)某事的潜力/可能性
have the potential to do sth. 有潜力做某事
realize/achieve/reach one’s potential 发挥某人的潜能
(2)a potential disaster 可能发生的灾害
potential danger/customers 潜在危险/客户
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①But however long it takes, the technology has the potential _________
(change) our transportation systems.
②As experts predicted, there is great potential ____ future development in this
field.
③This study will __________(potential) change the way we see the
environment.
to change
for
potentially
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①(应用文之建议信)你应该更加努力学习,充分发挥你的潜力,以取得更好
的成绩。
You should study harder and ___________________________________ to get
better grades.
②有经验的登山者充分意识到在这样极端天气下存在的潜在风险,决定等
到第二天(再爬山)。
The experienced climber was well aware of the _______________ in such
extreme weather and decided to wait until the following day.
realize/achieve/reach your full potential
potential danger
2.senior adj.中学的(招收11或13岁以上学生);级别高的;高级水平的;老年的 n.级别(或地位)较高者;较……年长的人;高水平运动员 (反义词:junior adj.地位较低的;青少年的n.职位较低者,青少年运动员)
(教材原句)I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.我迫不及待地要向你们描述一下高中生活是什么样子的。
(应用文之倡议书)We should carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation and respect those who are senior to us.
我们应该弘扬中华民族的传统美德,尊敬那些比我们年长的人。
【精要必记】
(1)be senior to sb. 级别高于某人;
年长于某人
be senior to sb. by... 年长某人……岁
senior high school= senior high 高中
(2)be junior to sb. 级别低于某人
be junior to sb.by... 比某人小……岁
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①He is senior ___ me, though he is younger _____ me.
②She holds __ senior position in the government office.
③Jack is junior ___ David in the company, but they are close friends.
④My younger sister is junior to me ___ seven years and we get along well with
each other.
to
than
a
to
by
【写作·提升】 一句多译
虽然弟弟比我小五岁,但他比我更精通电脑。
→Although/Though my brother ________________ five years, he is better at
the computer than me.(junior)
→Although/Though my brother ___________________ me, he is better at the
computer than me.(junior)
→Although/Though my brother _______________________ me, he is better at
the computer than me.(younger)
is junior to me by
is five years junior to
is five years younger than
3.amazing adj.令人大为惊奇的,令人惊喜的
(应用文之活动介绍)From watching sunrise to seeing wild animals, the whole experience was amazing.从看日出到看野生动物,这整个经历都令人惊叹。
(读后续写之情感描写)I was amazed at the girl’s calmness and quick mind in such a dangerous situation.我对这个女孩在如此危险的情况下的冷静和敏捷的头脑感到惊讶。
【图解助记】
【知识深一度】
-ing结尾与-ed结尾的形容词
(1)以-ing结尾的形容词常表示主动关系或特性,一般用来说明事或物,意为“令人……的”。
(2)以-ed结尾的形容词常用来修饰人,表示人的心理状态,意为“感到……的”。有时也可以修饰表情和声音。
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①The most ________(amaze) thing about nature is its colourful variety and various
beautiful sights.
②I’m sure the visitors will be ________ (amaze) by the beautiful scenery in
Jiuzhaigou as well as the construction Dujiangyan Irrigation Project.
③All the people in the lecture hall stared at him in ___________(amaze) as he talked
loudly.
④I gathered all my courage to take a bite and was amazed _______(find) it was not so
bad.
⑤__________(amazing), Henry made such great efforts to help those in need.
amazing
amazed
amazement
to find
Amazingly
【写作·提升】 完成句子
许多外国人对中国这些年发生的巨大变化感到惊讶。
Many foreigners _____________ the great changes that have taken place in
China these years.
are amazed at
4.take advantage of利用
(教材原句)Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and
classmates, and make use of our school facilities.利用你们的课堂,向老师和同
学们学习,并利用我们学校的设备。
(应用文之建议信)In my opinion, you should take advantage of this
opportunity to increase your social experience.
我认为,你应该利用这个机会增加你的社会经验。
【精要必记】
have the advantage of 具有……的有利条件
have the/an advantage over 胜过;优于
be at an advantage 占优势
to sb.’s advantage 对某人有利
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Individuals with a strong network of connections are ___ an advantage in terms of
finding job opportunities.
②You have the advantage _____ me in teaching experience.
③She has got the job because she has the advantage ___ knowing several languages.
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①他利用好天气和朋友们打网球。
He ________________ the fine weather to play tennis with his friends.
②毫无疑问,目前的形势对我们有利。
There is no doubt that the present situation is _______________.
at
over
of
took advantage of
to our advantage
5.independent adj.自主的,有主见的;自立的 (independence n.独立,自立 independently adv. 独立地,自立地)
(教材原句) In fact, I’m looking forward to being more independent and responsible for my own learning.
事实上,我期待着更加独立,并对自己的学习负责。
(应用文之建议信)If we keep on doing like this, we’ll become more and more independent.
如果我们坚持这么做, 我们将变得越来越独立。
【精要必记】
(1)be independent of sb. 不依赖某人
(2)gain independence 获得独立
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①Tom is so ____________(independence) that he never asks his parents’
opinion unless he wants their support.
②People who want to travel _____________(independent) should be patient
and resourceful.
independent
independently
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①在经济上不依赖父母,这对我很重要。
It is important to me to be financially ______________ my parents.
②这个国家50年前获得独立。
The country ___________________ fifty years ago.
independent of
gained independence
6.as引导非限制性定语从句
(教材原句)As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
正如老子所说:“千里之行,始于足下。”
*(应用文之新闻报道)As is reported, China is carrying out a manned lunar landing project.
据报道,中国正在实施载人登月项目。
【写作·提升】 完成句子
①俗话说,有志者,事竟成。
_________________, where there is a will, there is a way.
②众所周知,太阳从东边升起,从西边落下。
________________________________________________, the sun rises in the east and sets
in the west.
③正如上面所提到的那样,高中生的数量在不断增加。
____________________, the number of the students in senior high schools is increasing.
④正如所料,经过几个月的恢复,她的病情有所好转。
The condition of her disease,_____________,has improved after several months’ recovery.
As the saying goes
As is known to all/As everybody knows/As we all know
As is mentioned above
as is expected
7.“find+宾语+宾语补足语”结构
(教材原句)In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.最后,你们会发现自己逐渐成长为一个全面发展的人。
[句型解构]
(1)句中“find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual”是“find+宾语+宾语补足语”结构,其中的动词-ing形式“growing into a well-rounded individual”作宾语补足语。
(2)
【基础·练透】 单句语法填空
①—What do you think of the teaching profession (职业), Bob
—I find it fun and ___________(challenge).It is a job where you are doing something
serious but interesting.
②We went to the shopping centre and found thousands of people _______ (move) up
and down.
③He hurried back to the company,only to find the door ______(close).
【写作·提升】句型转换
I find it is my responsibility to help you when you are in trouble.
→I _____________________ to help you when you are in trouble.
challenging
moving
closed
find it my responsibility
【词汇要点微练】
Ⅰ.一词多义
1.facility
A.n.设施 B.n.天赋
①Students should take full advantage of the university’s facilities._______
②His facility with numbers pleased his teacher._______
A
B
2.goal
A.n.射门;进球得分 B.n.目标
①The winning goal was scored by Hill._______
②Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment._______
3.character
A.n.特征,特点 B.n.性格,品质 C.n.名誉,声望
①Everyone admires her strength of character and determination._______
②My teacher agreed to be a character witness for me in court._______
③There are many buildings that are very simple in character in the street. ______
A
B
B
C
A
Ⅱ.熟词生义
1.The systems are getting smaller and using lower potential.
___________________
2.Here’s your opportunity to acquire a luxurious one-bedroom home now.
__________
3.I can’t be positive about what time it happened.__________________
4. They offered an advance of $5,000 after the signing of the contract.
____________
电位,电势,电压
购买
确信的,肯定的
预付款
Ⅲ.根据汉语提示完成句子
1.(2023·全国乙卷·阅读理解B)Living in Iowa and trying to become a
photographer specializing in landscape(风景) _____________________(可能
是一个相当大的挑战), mainly because the corn state lacks geographical
variation.
2.(2024·北京高考·阅读理解A)Based on the information entered by each
student, _____________ (可能的配对) are identified.
3.(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷·阅读理解A)Groups of five or more require special
arrangements and must be confirmed __________(预先).
can be quite a challenge
potential pairs
in advance
4.(2024·北京高考·完形填空)And when people started clapping, that gave me
___________________ (信心大增).
5.(2024·全国甲卷·阅读理解D)It was my junior year of undergraduate, and I
was doing an _________________(独立的研究) on Victorian literature.
a boost of confidence
independent study
