Module 2 My New Teachers
培优练习
一、语法填空。
This is my first year in Senior High school. I’d like to introduce my new teachers. Mrs Li, my English teacher, always tries to avoid 1 (make) us feel stupid. She explains everything so clearly in class 2 everyone can understand her. We feel we can make progress with her.?
Mrs Chen is serious and strict. Even students who keep 3 (come) to class late are always 4 time for her classes. Most of us really appreciate her 5 her teaching is so well 6 (organize) and clear. We think we’ll do well with her 7 (teach) us.?
Mr Wu, a quite handsome and 8 (energy) teacher, teaches us Chinese literature. He 9 (wave) his hands about a lot when he gets excited. In his class, you will feel 10 (relax) with him. You will never fall asleep in his class.?
二、完形填空。
A little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox. While creating roads in the soft sand, he 1 a large rock in the middle of the sandbox. The boy dug around the 2 , managing to move it out from the dirt. With much effort, he tried to 3 the rock out of the sandbox. When the boy got the rock to the edge of the sandbox, 4 , he found that he couldn’t 5 it up and over the little wall. The rock was too 6 for his small body. As he 7 to accept his failure, the little boy dug and pushed, but every time he thought he had made some 8 , the rock rolled and then fell back into the sandbox. The little boy 9 again and again, but the only 10 was to have the rock roll back.?
11 he burst into tears. All this time the boy’s father 12 him from his living room. The moment the tears fell, a sweet 13 rose above the boy’s head. It was his father. 14 but firmly he said,“Son, why didn’t you use all the strength that you had?” The boy replied with 15 ,“But I did. Daddy, I did! I 16 all that I had!” “No, son, you didn’t,” 17 the father kindly. “You didn’t 18 me to help you.” With that the father picked up the rock and 19 it out of the sandbox.?
Are you discovering that sometimes you don’t have the strength to move your “rocks” away? There is one who is always willing to 20 you with the strength you need. Don’t forget that!?
1.A.cleaned B.hit C.hid D.discovered
2.A.sand B.sandbox C.road D.rock
3.A.break B.enjoy C.push D.leave
4.A.however B.still C.thus D.even
5.A.put B.raise C.take D.get
6.A.large B.special C.hard D.natural
7.A.decided B.refused C.continued D.planned
8.A.success B.progress C.mistakes D.changes
9.A.tried B.jumped C.thought D.cried
10.A.failure B.goal C.result D.wish
11.A.Gradually B.Immediately C.Easily D.Finally
12.A.watched B.helped C.followed D.taught
13.A.dream B.smile C.voice D.song
14.A.Angrily B.Unhappily C.Excitedly D.Gently
15.A.words B.tears C.judgment D.excitement
16.A.wasted B.brought C.used D.carried
17.A.added B.corrected C.shouted D.praised
18.A.advise B.force C.ask D.beg
19.A.kept B.threw C.kicked D.knocked
20.A.provide B.fill C.combine D.please
三、书面表达。
假如你是李华，收到外国的笔友Mike的来信，信中询问你近况以及是否适应现在的英语老师。现你需要给Mike回信。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
答案与解析
语法填空。
1.making 2.that 3.coming 4.on 5.because
6.organized 7.teaching 8.energetic 9.waves 10.relaxed
二、完形填空。
1-5 DDCAB 6-10 ABBAC 11-15 DACDB 16-20 CBCBA
1.D 【解析】他在沙盒中间发现了块大石头。cleaned 打扫；hit 敲击；hid 藏；discovered 发现。故D项正确。
2.D 【解析】由上文的a large rock以及下文managing to move it out 可知是他围着石头挖沙。故D项正确。
3.C 【解析】他费了很大劲,想把那块石头从沙盒里面推出来。break 打破；enjoy 欣赏；push 推；leave 留下，离开。故C正确。
4.A 【解析】他把石头推到盒子边,然而,却无法举过盒沿。however 然而；still 仍然；thus 因此；even 甚至。故A正确。
5.B 【解析】参看上题剖析。raise 举起来，抬起来。
6.A 【解析】对他这么一个小男孩来说，石头有些太大了。故A正确。
7.B 【解析】因为他不想承认失败。refuse 拒绝，故B正确。
8.B 【解析】但是每次当他认为取得了些进步时，石头又翻滚回盒子里。make some progress 取得一些进步，固定搭配。故B项正确。
9.A 【解析】他尝试了好多次，最终结果还是石头滚回盒子里来。故A正确。
10.C 【解析】参考上题剖析。
11.D 【解析】最后，他哭了起来。finally 最后，最终。故D项正确。
12.A 【解析】整个过程他父亲一直在客厅看着。watched 看，注视。故A正确。
13.C 【解析】泪水滑落时,一个悦耳的声音在他头顶响起。根据后文他父亲的问话可知此处指人的嗓音。故C正确。
14.D 【解析】他温柔又坚定地问道：“儿子，你为什么不把所有的力量都用上呢?”故D项正确。
15.B 【解析】男孩哭着回答。with tears 哭着。
16.C 【解析】我把所有的力量都用上了。故C正确。
17.B 【解析】根据前面父亲的话可知，此处为父亲纠正男孩。corrected 纠正。故B项正确。
18.C 【解析】ask sb.to do sth.“要求某人做某事”，固定搭配。
19.B 【解析】说完那句话，父亲捡起石头，扔出了沙盒。threw 扔，投掷。故B项正确。
20.A 【解析】总有那么一个人会愿意提供给你你需要的力量。provide 提供；fill 填充；combine 联合；please 使……高兴，取悦。故A正确。
三、书面表达。
略。
Module 2 My New Teachers
基础练习
完成句子。
Mr Brown is a very ____________(耐心的) teacher. It seems that he never gets angry.
I try to ____________(避开) supermarkets on Saturdays—they’re always so busy.
At last, Sandy ____________(承认) to the headmaster that he was wrong.
I deeply ____________(尊敬) Mike for what he has achieved these years.
My second ____________(话题) is the relationship between teachers and students.
Some people think that children should begin their?____________(正式的) education?at a very early age.
I would ____________(感激) your keeping it a secret.
My English teacher always makes a ____________(总结) of what she has taught at the end of her class.
In our class, students feel ____________(轻松的) with teachers.
Do you wake up every morning feeling ____________(充满活力的) and ready to start a new day?
重点表达。
结果 ________________________________________
入睡 ________________________________________
讨厌犯错 ________________________________________
讲笑话 ________________________________________
我对…的第一印象 ________________________________________
三、阅读理解。
Teachers’ Day is, interestingly, not celebrated on the same day all over the world. In some countries it is marked by a holiday, in others it is a working day.
International Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5. Being held ever since 1994, it?is in honor of teachers' organizations worldwide. Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students.
China―In 1939, Teachers’ Day was set for August 27, Confucius' birthday. In1951, the celebration was stopped. However, it was founded again in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10.
India―Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of India, whose birthday falls on that day.
Russia―In Russia, Teachers’ Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day is?observed?on October 5, just the same day as World Teachers Day.
The US―In the US, Teachers’ Day is non-official holiday. It is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. A number of activities are organized in schools to honor teachers. The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May.
Thailand―In Thailand, National Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on January 16. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1957. The day is a holiday in schools.
What country celebrates Teachers’ Day in October?
A. India.? B. The US.? C. India.? D. Russia.
2. Which of the following is possibly true?
A. China has celebrated Teachers’ Day since the year 1931.
B. Teachers’ Day is an official holiday in the United States.
C. Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday is in September.
D. Teachers’ Day is a working day in schools of Thailand.
3. From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1965 in Thailand
B. Teachers’ Day falls on Confucius' birthday in China
C. International Teachers’ Day aims to benefit the students
D. A lot of activities are held on Teachers’ Day across the world
答案和解析
完成句子。
patient 2. avoid 3. admitted 4. respect 5. topic
formal 7. appreciate 8. summary 9. relaxed 10. energetic
二、重点表达。
as a result
fall asleep
hate making mistakes
tell jokes
my first impression of sb
三、阅读理解。
1-4 DCC
1. D【解析】根据第五段In Russia, Teachers’ Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day is?observed?on October 5.
2. C【解析】根据第四段Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
3. C【解析】根据第二段Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students.
Module 2 My New Teachers
提高练习
一、完成句子。
The harder the young man worked, the more ____________(energy) he became.?
My grandfather has little ____________(patient) with people who talk too much.?
Many houses were ____________(complete) destroyed in that terrible earthquake.?
It is a(n) ____________(formal) party, so you can dress casually(随便地).?
I want to work with a well ____________(organize) team.?
I could see the little girl was ____________(amuse) by the naughty monkey.?
We will have to use a more ____________(science) method in the future.?
Tom appeared ____________(relax) and confident before the match.?
She quickly read the letter and then ____________(translate) it into English.?
What I see and hear in Sichuan has left a good impression ____________ me.
阅读理解。
Whether you will be a doctor or a police officer in the future, there’s a teacher in your life. They teach you and help you know who you are. Of course, you want to thank them.
Teachers’ Day is the perfect chance for students around the world to thank their teachers. The festival falls on different days in different countries.
In China, Teachers’ Day is on September 10. But in the US, teachers have a whole week to celebrate. Teacher Appreciation Week is in the first full week of May every year. Kids used to bring apples for their teachers because apples are healthy. Now, they bring gifts with pictures of apples, such as cups, picture frames and teddy bears. Some students also make DIY gifts for their teachers. During the week, school clubs often offer teachers a free breakfast of coffee and pastries.
The R.O.Korean Teachers’ Day is on May 15. Many students offer flowers to their teachers. Another traditional gift is a card. Thousands of students prepare personalized cards and give them to their favorite teachers.
Although different countries have different Teachers’ Days, there’s one day for the whole world to honor teachers. On October 5 of every year, over 100 countries, such as Canada and the Philippines, express their thanks by celebrating World Teachers’ Day. UNESCO started the day in 1994. It wants to remind people of the importance of teaching.
Only you can make a card like this one:
A fingerprint (指纹) card is a good gift on Teachers’ Day.
You will need:
●Card
●Pen
●Colorful ink
Press your ink-covered finger on a clean card.
Use a pen to make your fingerprint into an animal or a robot.
Write words like “you are a wonderful teacher,” or “thank you for teaching me” on the card.
Some thank-you notes for great teachers:
I am lucky to have the best teacher in this world. Wherever I may go in my life, I will always remember that I had an excellent guide...You.
You are not only my teacher; you are my friend. I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness.
According to the passage, apples used to be a good choice of gifts for Teachers’ Day because ________.?
students want to wish their teachers good health
apples are in season on Teachers’ Day
students want to wish their teachers success
apples are sweet and cheap
More than 100 countries celebrate World Teachers’ Day on ________.?
October 5 B. May 15 C. September 10 D. May 5
During the Teacher Appreciation Week in the US, school clubs often provide teachers with ________.?
a movie ticket B. a free breakfast C. a beautiful card D. a free trip
The part of “Only you can make a card like this one” is to tell the readers ________.?
where to order a beautiful card
how to make a meaningful DIY card
C. how much a card will cost
D. how to order a teacher’s card online
三、翻译。
1. 我们非常感谢你的理解和支持。
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很高兴得知你已被你梦想大学录取了。
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我对他的第一印象是他很聪明，很有条理。
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在我们班级，学生都尊重老师。
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张老师很有趣，喜欢在我们觉得厌倦时讲笑话。
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答案与解析
一、完成句子。
1. energetic 2. patience 3. completely 4. informal 5. organized
6. amused 7. scientific 8. relaxed 9. translated 10. on
二、阅读理解。
1-4 AABB
1. A 【解析】 由 Kids used to bring apples for their teachers because apples are healthy.可知A项正确。
2. A 【解析】 由On October 5 of every year, over 100 countries, such as Canada and the Philippines, express their thanks by celebrating World Teachers’ Day.可知A项正确。
3. B 【解析】 由 During the week, school clubs often offer teachers a free breakfast of coffee and pastries.可知B项正确。
4. B 【解析】 由下文A fingerprint (指纹) card is a good gift on Teachers’ Day. You will need:...指纹贺卡的制作过程的描述可知B项正确。
三、翻译。
1. We highly appreciate your understanding and support.
2. It is nice to learn that you have been admitted to your dream university.
3. My first impression of him was that he was very intelligent and well organized.
4. In our class, students all respect teachers.
5. Mr Zhang is amusing and likes to tell jokes when we feel bored.
