课件34张PPT。Section Ⅰ Warming Up & Reading
— Comprehending 课件56张PPT。Section Ⅱ Warming Up & Reading
— Language Points 课件20张PPT。Section Ⅲ Learning about Language Grammar
——动词-ing形式作定语和状语 课件64张PPT。Section Ⅳ Learning about Language
& Using Language 课件15张PPT。Section Ⅴ Writing——慰问信
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
I've been really into surfing(冲浪) for more than fifteen years. I started learning in England, then I began going on surfing holidays abroad with my friends — we went to Bali in Indonesia, and also South Africa. After that I started wanting bigger challenges (挑战), so five years ago I decided to try the really big waves in Hawaii. Of course they can be dangerous, but it's worth it for the excitement you get when you're riding them. It's a magical feeling, like flying above the ocean, and for those few seconds you totally forget everything else in your life.
—James
I started climbing about twenty years ago, and I've now climbed three of the highest five mountains in Europe. It can be dangerous, and I've had some scary moments, but the sense of achievement when you reach the top is amazing.
——Mike
Part of me had always wanted to try skydiving (跳伞), but I was really afraid the first time. The worst bit was just before I jumped out of the plane — I wanted to be back on the ground, not 4,000 metres up in the air. As a beginner you don't do it on your own — you're attached to the professional (职业的) instructor who helps you land safely. That first time was five years ago, and since then I've done more than twenty jumps on my own.
—Susan
I became interested in snowboarding the very first time I tried it. I soon realised I had a natural talent (天赋) for it, and it wasn't long before I was winning competitions and getting a bit of prize money. My dream is to be able to make my living just from boarding, so I now take three months off work every winter to perfect my skills.
—Teresa
【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。四个极限运动爱好者各自介绍了他们所从事的极限运动。
1．What was the main purpose for James to go surfing in Hawaii?
A．To find himself.
B．To challenge himself.
C．To learn from his friends.
D．To experience flying above the ocean.
答案与解析：B 细节理解题。由第一部分中的“... wanting bigger challenges... decided to try the really big waves in Hawaii.”可知，詹姆斯去夏威夷冲浪是因为那里海浪大，可以有更大的挑战。
2．How long has Susan been skydiving?
A．Three months. B．Five years.
C．Fifteen years. D．Twenty years.
答案与解析：B 细节理解题。由第三部分中的“That first time was five years ago, and since then I've done more than twenty jumps on my own.”可知，苏珊已经有五年的跳伞经历。
3．What's Teresa's dream?
A．To discover her natural talent.
B．To have a sense of achievement.
C．To become a professional sportswoman.
D．To take part in a national competition.
答案与解析：C 细节理解题。由最后一部分中的“My dream is to be able to make my living just from boarding...”可知，特蕾莎的梦想是成为一名职业滑雪运动员。
B
Where do you want to live? The countryside or the city? Well, the countryside may be a nice place for you if you're retired. But if you want to have a colorful social life or do something interesting, the city is probably your best choice.
What does living in the city mean? Well, in the city, besides cars, you can have many other options (选择). For example, walking is often an option. If it's not, getting around by public transport is also a wonderful experience: you and others are on the same boat, so you can take your time to read or listen to music before reaching work or going home. And, from London to Paris, Amsterdam to Vancouver, you will be lucky enough to be able to bike everywhere. It can make you both fitter and happier.
Besides that, in the city, you_will_never_be_the_underdog. If you're a fan of Goth music, go to London's Camden Town. You can find people sharing the same interest with you there. Do you like playing in netball teams? If so, you'll certainly find a club. If you love mushroom-hunting, start your own group. In Sydney, most of the local parks are also home to skateboarders, tai chi lovers and tight-rope walkers. There's something for everyone.
I don't know about you, but it would be a shame for me if I die on the way to the hospital, or give birth on the side of a road. It probably won't happen in the city. You can order anything from online stores and receive it the next day. That's really a miracle. Museums, libraries and parks are easy to reach, and most of them are free.
Last but not least, cities teach patience and empathy because, after all, you're all living in this space together. Compromise (折中) is a great solution to living in the city. Are your neighbors not satisfied with your Saturday party? Are there any kids making you angry by listening to rap music on the bus? Do they always share your space? But even so, you have to reach an agreement and live in peace with them.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要列举了一些住在城市的好处。
4．According to Paragraph 2, what does living in the city mean?
A．People have to walk around a lot.
B．People are able to get around easily.
C．People are able to make friends easily.
D．People have to do some exercise to stay fit.
答案与解析：B 推理判断题。根据第二段的“What does living in the city mean? Well, in the city, besides cars, you can have many other options. For example, walking is often an option. If it's not, getting around by public transport...”可知，住在城市意味着人们可以很容易地出行。
5．What does the author mean by saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?
A．You'll never lose interest in life.
B．You'll always find a group of your own.
C．You'll never lose contact with the outside world.
D．You'll always be able to communicate with others.
答案与解析：B 句意理解题。根据第三段的“If you're a fan of Goth music, go to London's Camden Town. ... There's something for everyone.”可知，画线句意为：你会找到属于自己的群体。
6．According to Paragraph 4, which of the following words can best describe the city life?
A．Convenient. B．Changeable.
C．Busy. D．Colorful.
答案与解析：A 推理判断题。根据第四段的内容可知，作者主要通过那些例子来表明住在城里很方便。
7．The author writes the last paragraph mainly to show ________.
A．city life can be sometimes unpleasant
B．one has to lose many things in the city
C．one can meet many problems in the city
D．city life teaches us to be patient and understanding
答案与解析：D 主旨大意题。第五段的“Last but not least, cities teach patience and empathy because, after all, you're all living in this space together.”为这一段的主旨句，后面那些例子都是为了证明这一点。
C
What do hand gestures mean around the world? Here are some common hand gestures. If you don't want to use them wrongly, read on.
In most of the world, the thumbs-up (翘起大拇指) sign means the same thing. You are basically saying that “everything is OK” or showing acceptance or praise. But in the Middle East, it is a very bad gesture. Well, let's just say it's better to avoid it if you're there. Putting your thumb up in Thailand is not a good way to make friends, either.
The sign of the horns (角) is a hand gesture with different meanings and uses in different cultures. It is formed by extending the index finger (食指) and the little finger while holding other fingers down. In most of the world, “rock on！” is the first thing that comes to mind when you see these horns. But in some countries like India, it is the same as “touch wood” in meaning, which is related to keeping bad luck away.
In most of the world, people will consider the beckoning (招手示意) sign to be “come here”. But this gesture also has other meanings. In Japan and other parts of Asia, beckoning is a sign of disrespect and it's only used for dogs or other home-raised animals. You really need to take this seriously because in Philippines, you could even be taken into prison for using it!
The “V” sign, if done correctly, is safe all around the world. The “V” sign was used as a sign of peace, and specially became popular during the Vietnam War. Today the whole world considers this as a positive sign, connected with peace or being happy. However, the “V” sign can have a negative meaning if it appears with the hand palm facing yourself. In England and Australia, doing the sign this way basically means “up yours”．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。同一手势在不同文化中含义可能会不一样，我们在别的国家使用这些手势时需要小心。
8．To get rid of bad luck, what do Indians probably do?
A．Put their two hands together.
B．Make the sign of the horns.
C．Have their thumbs down.
D．Touch the wood.
答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据第三段的“But in some countries like India, it is the same as ‘touch wood’ in meaning, which is related to keeping bad luck away.”可知，印度人会用这个手势来寻求好运。
9．What can we learn about the beckoning sign from Paragraph 4?
A．It's very widely used in Japan.
B．It's usually used by prisoners in Philippines.
C．It means something good in most Asian countries.
D．It can cause trouble for people using it in Philippines.
答案与解析：D 推理判断题。根据第四段的“You really need to take this seriously because in Philippines, you could even be taken into prison for using it！”可知，在菲律宾用这个手势有可能会招致牢狱之灾。
10．Why was the “V” sign most probably used at first?
A．To encourage peace.
B．To show anger in a war.
C．To ask someone to come up.
D．To express pleasure of success.
答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据末段的“The ‘V’ sign was used as a sign of peace, and specially became popular during the Vietnam War.”可知答案。
Ⅱ.七选五
Four ways to make someone else smile
Although we are often worried about our own problems, or the way people think of us, making someone else smile through a simple act of kindness can completely turn your mood (心情) around, too. Here is a list of ideas to help you.
◆Send a handwritten letter
__1__. Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a difference. Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really make someone's day — all for the price of a stamp!
◆Volunteer
Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is amazing. Make sure you can find one that is right for you. __2__ — it could be once a week or a couple of times a year.
__3__
Whether you're creative or not, taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them. Even if you think you're not creative, the recipient (接受者) will feel lucky to get such a special gift that you put your time into. __4__！
◆Tell someone “I love you”
Before you do that, it can be anyone — your mum or dad, grandparents, or friend. And you don't even have to say “I love you”. __5__， or remind your mum that you love her. Sometimes, in our busy lives, we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.
A．Make something for a special person
B．Smile at everyone you see every single day
C．It doesn't necessarily have to take up all your time
D．These kind actions don't take that much time from our busy lives
E．Nowadays, it's really a surprise to receive a letter through the post
F．Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you
G．Some ideas could include a card, painting, drawing, song, poem or cake
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了四个令别人快乐、让自己心情变好的方法。
答案与解析：
1．E E项中的“receive a letter”和“the post”分别与该段小标题“Send a handwritten letter”以及该空后的“the price of a stamp”相呼应。
2．C C项中的“It doesn't necessarily have to take up all your time”与该空后的“once a week or a couple of times a year”形成对比。
3．A 由“taking time to make something for someone else”和“the recipient will feel lucky to get such a special gift”可知，A项“为某个特别的人制作一些东西”是本段作者的建议。
4．G G项中的“a card, painting, drawing, song, poem or cake”是对本段建议中的“creative”和“make something”的举例。
5．F 由该空前的“you don't even have to say ‘I love you’”可知，F项中的“tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you”和该空后的“remind your mum that you love her”都是不直接说出“I love you”的办法。
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．I hope to acquire more knowledge of nursing because I want to major in nursing profession in college.
2．They looked around the room as if looking (look) for something.
3．I tried to appear at ease when the foreign guest greeted me by kissing me on the cheek.
4．The girl is so hard-working that she is always the first to_arrive (arrive) at school.
5．She knows very little French; this often leads to misunderstandings (misunderstand)．
6．Some studies show a strong association (associate) between air pollution and the disease.
7．Mary has booked a flight (fly) from New York to London.
8．After the usual greetings (greet) and some remarks about the weather, the men got down to their own business.
9．They came up with several approaches to solving (solve) the problem, but some were not practical.
10．The trees planted at the end of the 1990s have become a powerful defence (defend) against the strong wind.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
What would your life be like if you were Albert Einstein? What clothes would be in your wardrobe (衣橱) if you were Madonna?
Well, now you can discover the answer to all these questions and many more at the Fame Hotel in California. Ten miles outside Los Angeles, the Fame Hotel promises to answer the question “What if？”. When you check into the hotel, you choose a room. Each room has a name. There's Clint Eastwood on the second floor and Elvis Presley on the third floor. In total, the Fame Hotel has 32 rooms, most of which are named after stars of Hollywood or music. But there are also famous writers (Mark Twain and Agatha Christie) and even some scientists and sports stars, such as Mike Tyson.
When you enter the room, you enter the life of that person. There are pictures everywhere. The owner of the hotel has tried to fill the room with objects, clothes, even food that he thinks the stars would have liked. Marilyn Monroe's wardrobe is full of beautiful white dresses, and Albert Einstein doesn't have any socks in his wardrobe because the real Einstein never wore them! If you choose Mike Tyson's room, you'll be able to practice boxing in one corner of the room. And there's even a skipping rope (跳绳) too!
I spoke to one guest staying in the Elvis Presley room. “I love this hotel，” he said to me. “I wanted to know ‘What would Elvis Presley eat for breakfast？’ and now I know”. That guest eats pancakes and strawberry ice cream every morning, just as Elvis liked to do. On the next table, the Einstein room's guest is eating cabbage soup!
The company plans to open another Fame Hotel in New York next year and there are plans to expand into Europe too. I look forward to staying in the Winston Churchill suite (套房) In London!
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了美国加利福尼亚一家能够体验名人生活的酒店。
1．What's so special about the Fame Hotel?
A．Many famous people once lived there.
B．It is a 32-storey building near Hollywood.
C．All its rooms are named after famous people.
D．Its guests can meet many famous people there.
答案与解析：C 细节理解题。由第二段中的“Each room has a name... most of which are named after stars of Hollywood or music... there are also famous writers... even some scientists and sports starts...”可知，该酒店的每一间客房都是以名人的名字命名的。
2．What can the guest find in the Monroe room?
A．Plenty of books.
B．Many white dresses.
C．Some sports equipment.
D．Lots of strawberry ice cream.
答案与解析：B 细节理解题。由第三段中的“... fill the room with objects, clothes, even food... the stars would have liked.”和“Marilyn Monroe's wardrobe is full of beautiful white dresses...”可知，住在梦露房间里的客人能在衣橱里发现很多白裙子。
3．What would be to Einstein's taste?
A．Eating pancakes.
B．Wearing knee-high socks.
C．Drinking cabbage soup.
D．Playing skipping games.
答案与解析：C 细节理解题。由第三段中的“... fill the room with... food... the stars would have liked.”以及第四段中的“... the Einstein room's guest is eating cabbage soup.”可知，爱因斯坦可能很喜欢喝卷心菜汤。
4．What can the guests do in the Fame Hotel?
A．Watch Hollywood movies for free.
B．Have different breakfast every day.
C．Experience the life of famous people.
D．Learn more about the history of Hollywood.
答案与解析：C 推理判断题。由第三段中的“When you enter the room, you enter the life of that person.”以及文中介绍每间客房都配有名人喜欢的物品、衣服、食物等可知，客人在该酒店可以体验名人的生活。
Ⅲ.完形填空
Nevins had his legs seriously injured in a war. He had 36 operations (手术), had both legs amputated (截掉), and spent several years going to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
The years left him __1__ and restless. He was often woken up by bad dreams. He knew he needed __2__. To find a way out, he called a friend, Anna Dennis. She told him, “You __3__ yoga (瑜伽) in your life.” At first, Nevins laughed at the __4__. “That's the stupidest thing I've heard，” Nevins said. But he decided to have a __5__.
A yoga instructor, Dennis offered to give him three __6__. At his first lesson, he found himself feeling __7__ because of his artificial legs. It was painful to balance, and he was angry __8__ she kept telling him to press (压) his feet into the ground.
Finally he told her：“__9__ saying that word! I don't have any feet！” And then, he __10__ his artificial legs and threw them aside, a big move because he was __11__ for people to see him without them — only his doctors had seen him like that.
“I raised my arms, and it felt as though life was shooting out of my hands. I became a __12__ person，” he said.
When the day was over, he couldn't __13__ his next lesson. Following what began as a __14__ exercise, yoga finally became Nevins's saving grace (长项)．
Nevins __15__ others to find yoga. “All of us are living with wounds，” he said. “Yoga helps you to __16__ the things that don't serve you any more.”
Now he travels the world as a yoga __17__， hoping to bring __18__ and purpose to those who have suffered from the wounds of war. He teaches about twelve classes a month.
“I have a great life. On most days, I __19__ that I'm an amputee. That's because of yoga. Life goes on. I'm __20__ for every breath，” said Nevins.
【语篇解读】 本文是记叙文。一名士兵在战争中失去了双腿，心理也受到创伤。后来，他通过练习瑜伽重拾生活的信心，并且成为了一名瑜伽教练，帮助那些和他有相同遭遇的人。
1．A.worried B．proud
C．careless D．moved
答案与解析：A 根据第一段中的Nevins的不幸遭遇和本句中的“restless”以及下文中的“He was often woken up by bad dreams.”可知，Nevins很“焦虑(worried)”。
2．A.praise B．work
C．help D．sleep
答案与解析：C 结合上文的描述以及下文中的“To find a way out, he called a friend...”可知，Nevins需要他人的“帮助(help)”。
3．A.expect B．need
C．miss D．continue
答案：B
4．A.advice B．decision
C．warning D．result
答案与解析：A 由语境可推断，Nevins的朋友说他“需要(need)”练习瑜伽。但他觉得朋友的“建议(advice)”很可笑。
5．A.rest B．job
C．dream D．try
答案与解析：D 由本句中的“But”以及下文的描述可知，Nevins决定“试试(try)”瑜伽。
6．A.suggestions B．choices
C．lessons D．chances
答案与解析：C 下文中的“At his first lesson”和“his next lesson”是提示。
7．A.pleased B．sad
C．surprised D．impolite
答案与解析：B 由下文中的“It was painful to balance, and he was angry...”可知，Nevins刚开始练瑜伽时感到很“沮丧(sad)”。
8．A.so B．if
C．though D．because
答案与解析：D 由下文中的“she kept telling him to press his feet into the ground”与“he was angry”之间是因果关系，故填because。
9．A.Mind B．Stop
C．Regret D．Consider
答案与解析：B 由上文中的“... he was angry...”以及下文中的“I don't have any feet.”可知，此处表示Nevins让瑜伽教练“不要(Stop)”再说那个字。
10．A.put on B．showed off
C．picked up D．took off
答案与解析：D 由上文中的“I don't have any feet.”以及本句中的“threw them aside”可推断，Nevins“取下(took off)”了自己的假肢。
11．A.afraid B．ready
C．happy D．bored
答案与解析：A 由本句中的“... only his doctors had seen him like that...”可知，对Nevins来说，取下自己的假肢是个勇敢的举动，因为他一直“害怕(afraid)”别人看到自己不戴假肢时的样子。
12．A.popular B．real
C．serious D．new
答案与解析：D 由上文中的“... it felt as though life was shooting out of my hands ...”可知，瑜伽让Nevins重拾生活的信心，仿佛重获“新(new)”生。
13．A.learn from B．attend
C．wait for D．give
答案与解析：C 由下文的描述可知，在第一节瑜伽课结束时，Nevins“迫不及待(couldn't wait for)”想上下一节课。
14．A.simple B．different
C．similar D．difficult
答案与解析：D 由上文中的“At his first lesson, he found himself... because of his artificial legs.”和“It was painful to balance...”可知，最初练习瑜伽对Nevins来说是很“困难的(difficult)”一件事。
15．A.required B．encouraged
C．forced D．allowed
答案与解析：B 由下文中的“Yoga helps you to... the things that don't serve you any more.”以及“He teaches about twelve classes a month.”可知，Nevins“鼓励(encouraged)”大家练习瑜伽。
16．A.look forward to B．let go of
C．hold onto D．search for
答案与解析：B 由上文可知，瑜伽让Nevins走出了低谷，不再只想着自己的不幸遭遇。let go of符合语境。let go of意为“放手，松开”。
17．A.instructor B．actor
C．pioneer D．doctor
答案与解析：A 由下文中的“He teaches about twelve classes a month.”可知，Nevins现在是一名瑜伽“教练(instructor)”。
18．A.success B．freedom
C．safety D．peace
答案与解析：D 由上文可知，Nevins在战争中失去了双腿，心理也受到创伤，变得焦躁不安。故此处表示Nevins现在是一名瑜伽教练，他希望通过瑜伽来帮助那些遭受战争创伤的士兵，让他们拥有“平和的(peace)”心态。
19．A.imagine B．believe
C．realise D．forget
答案与解析：D 由上文中的“ I have a great life.”可知，Nevins很多时候会“忘记(forget)”自己是一名被截肢者。
20．A.suitable B．famous
C．thankful D．concerned
答案与解析：C 根据本段中的“I have a great life.”和“Life goes on.”可知，Nevins“感激(thankful)”自己还能够活着。
Ⅳ.短文改错
Last weekend, I visited a center for traditional arts in my city with my parents. It's a huge place, and you really need many than one day to see it. There are lots of old buildings, restaurants and shops what you can buy traditional thing like toys and clothes. And we eat some delicious food! For me the most interested part was a beautiful old town inside the center. The whole town were built in a traditional style. So when I went to inside I felt as if I was walking into different world. I took lots of pictures but I couldn't wait to show it to my friends.
答案：
Last weekend, I visited a center for traditional arts in my city with my parents. It's a huge place, and you really need than one day to see it. There are lots of old buildings, restaurants and shops you can buy traditional like toys and clothes. And we some delicious food! For me the most part was a beautiful old town inside the center. The whole town built in a traditional style. So when I went to inside I felt as if I was walking into different world. I took lots of pictures I couldn't wait to show to my friends.
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．He forgot to turn on the radio, thus missing (miss) the program.
2．Last week, Li Ming and I, representing (represent) our school, attended a competition and won second place.
3．We were about to leave the office when Sam came rushing (rush) in with a message of the talk.
4．Peter made a car using (use) some parts of other old cars.
5．Armed with a new machine, a search party went into the cave hoping (hope) to find buried treasure.
6．Hearing (hear) their teacher's voice, the students stopped talking at once.
7．Compared (compare) with many other women, she leads a very happy life.
8．Their car was caught in a traffic jam, causing (cause) them to be late.
9．Given (give) another five minutes, I can finish the work on time.
10．Having_finished (finish) the 800-meter race, he was of course out of breath.
11．Charlie Chaplin appears on the stage, wearing a small hat and holding a walking (walk) stick.
12．Jackson stood in front of his son, trying (try) to control his anger.
13．The headmaster came up to the boys playing (play) basketball on the playground.
14．Though feeling (feel) upset, Helen pretended to be cheerful when she came back home after work.
15．His uncle died, leaving (leave) him a large amount of money.
16．My grandmother doesn't like to sit here doing (do) nothing all day long.
17．Taking (take) a deep breath, they dived into the cold water and saved the drowning (drown) boy.
18．Our monitor didn't change much after graduation, except getting (get) a little fatter.
Ⅱ.句式转换
1．If you work hard, you'll succeed in passing the exam.
＝Working_hard,_you'll succeed in passing the exam.
2．When they heard their teacher's voice, the pupils stopped talking at once.
＝Hearing_their_teacher's_voice,_the pupils stopped talking at once.
3．Their car was caught in a traffic jam, thus it caused the delay.
＝Their car was caught in a traffic jam, thus causing_the_delay.
4．If we stand on top of the hill, we can see our beautiful school.
Standing_on_top_of_the_hill,_we can see our beautiful school.
5．After/when he had finished his homework, the boy was allowed to watch TV play.
＝Having_finished_his_homework,_the boy was allowed to watch TV play.
6．Because he didn't know how to work out the difficult physics problem, he asked the teacher for help.
＝Not_knowing_how_to_work_out the difficult physics problem, he asked the teacher for help.
Ⅲ.语法与写作
1．Last night, there were millions of people watching_the_opening_ceremony live on TV.
昨晚，几百万人通过电视观看了开幕式现场直播。
2．The lawyer listened with full attention, trying_not_to_miss_any_point.
律师全神贯注地听，努力不错过任何一点。
3．Turning_to_the_left,_you will find the path leading to the park.
如果转向左边，你将找到通向公园的小道。
4．Having_already_seen_the_film_twice,_he didn't want to go to the cinema.
这电影他已看过两遍，他不想去看了。
5．Having_spent_nearly_all_our_money,_we couldn't afford to stay at a hotel.
几乎把所有的钱都花光了，我们住不起旅店了。
6．Not_having_heard_from_her_son for a long time, the mother worried a great deal.
由于很久没有收到儿子的来信，这位母亲很担心。
Ⅳ.语法填空
Even if you've never been to Kenya, chances are that you know what it looks like. Kenya's savanna (热带草原) is the scenery 1.________ many people would think of when they talk about Africa. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at 2.________ altitude of 5,500 feet. In Kenya, more than 60 languages 3.________ (speak) and there are more than 40 ethnic (种族的) groups. Almost everyone there speaks more than one African language.
School is free in Kenya, but many children are too busy 4.________ go to classes. They help 5.________ (they) families by working the land, cooking, or doing housework. Music and storytelling 6.________ (be) important parts in Kenyan culture. For centuries, people throughout the country have used songs, stories, and poems 7.________ (pass) on their beliefs, history, and customs.
Kenya's 8.________ (locate) between the Indian Ocean and Lake Victoria means that people from all over Africa and the Middle East have traveled and traded across it for centuries. This has created a different culture with many ethnic groups and 9.________ (language). In fact, scientists think Northern Kenya and Tanzania may have been the 10.________ (origin) birthplace of humans.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们介绍了肯尼亚的地理位置、语言、教育以及文化等。
1．答案与解析：that/which 考查定语从句。根据语境可知，此句是一个限制性定语从句，且先行词“the scenery”在定语从句中作宾语，所以用that/which引导。
2．答案与解析：an 考查冠词。此处表示泛指，且altitude是以元音音素开头的，所以用不定冠词an。
3．答案与解析：are spoken 考查动词的时态和语态。此处表示一般事实，所以用一般现在时，又因为languages是speak的承受者，所以用被动语态，故填are spoken。
4．答案与解析：to 考查介词。too...to表示“太……而不能……”。根据语境可知，此处意为：虽然在肯尼亚上学是免费的，但是很多孩子太忙了而不能去上课。所以此处填to。
5．答案与解析：their 考查代词。根据语境可知，此处表示“他们的家人”，所以用形容词性物主代词their。
6．答案与解析：are 考查主谓一致。主语是Music和storytelling，且表示一般情况，所以用谓语动词are。
7．答案与解析：to pass 考查非谓语动词。此处用不定式作目的状语，所以填to pass。
8．答案与解析：location 考查名词。根据语境可知，此处是讲肯尼亚的地理位置，所以用locate的名词形式location。
9．答案与解析：languages 考查名词的数。根据前面的限定词many可知，此处用language的复数形式，所以填languages。
10．答案与解析：original 考查形容词。此处用形容词修饰名词birthplace，表示“发源地”，所以填origin的形容词形式original。
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．I am truly (true) grateful to you for what you have done.
2．At the end of the game, he came and gave me a hug.
3．When comparing (compare) the twins, you will find the differences between them.
4．Having_worked (work) for two days, Steve managed to finish her report on schedule.
5．She stared at her husband with anger (angry) saying that she would never forgive him.
6．My sister is in Shandong University, majoring (major) in English literature.
7．Brain cells require large amounts of energy to_function (fun_ction) properly.
8．Faced (face) with such a difficult task, he turned to his parents for help.
9．She is easy-going and always puts me at ease when I am upset.
10．When I talked with him, I noticed his facial (face) expression.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
When you move, gestures say as much about you as what comes out of your mouth.
Jenny Smith, 34, an assistant vice-president at a bank in New York, was interviewing candidates (申请人) for a position which required a person with good communication skills.
One candidate in particular stood out, but not in a good way. While she could have been very intelligent, her body language sent out very different messages. Her handshake was more of a finger shake, and her eye contact was weak.
To Jenny, what the candidate said didn't matter because her body language said everything: she wasn't suitable for the position. The candidate may have been quite appropriate (合适的), but she didn't manage to get that across. So our body language may not do us justice. But there are some signals which are very common and are worth a thousand words.
For example, a handshake can say much more than “hello, nice to meet you”. The most important part of a handshake is palm-to-palm contact. It's even more important than how strong your handshake is. The palm-to-palm contact makes people seem honest: it seems to say “I am sincere (真诚的)”. A weak handshake — when the palms don't touch — makes you seem unfriendly and insincere.
But people sometimes use body language to give each other the wrong impression. Somebody who has a firm handshake may pretend to be sincere, and somebody with a weak handshake may just be a bit shy and nothing more.
Body language can also be overdone. While eye contact gives an impression of friendliness, too much eye contact or eye contact which is too intense (十分强烈的) can make people feel uncomfortable.
【语篇解读】 文章通过一个面试者的故事说明肢体语言在日常生活中的重要性并做了相应的介绍。
1．The candidate for the job failed because ________.
A．she wasn't clever enough
B．she used improper body language
C．she said the wrong things
D．she expressed a bad attitude
答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“To Jenny, what the candidate said didn't matter because her body language said everything: she wasn't suitable for the position.”可知，应聘者因没有用合适的肢体语言而面试失败。
2．When you shake someone's hand, you should ________.
A．hold his hand with great strength
B．make frequent eye contact
C．say something sincere
D．make good contact with their hand
答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The most important part of a handshake is palm-to-palm contact. It's even more important than how strong your handshake is.”可知，当你和别人握手时，应采用正确的力度控制手部之间的接触。
3．According to the sixth paragraph, our body language ________.
A．may give other people the false idea
B．is much more important than what you say
C．tells other people what you really like
D．are ignored by most people
答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据第六段中的“But people sometimes use body language to give each other the wrong impression.”可知，我们的肢体语言有时会给对方错误的印象。
4．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To help readers get a better job.
B．To show why handshakes are important.
C．To introduce body language to readers.
D．To explain what the right communication skills are.
答案与解析：C 主旨大意题。作者通过一个面试者的故事向读者介绍了如何正确使用身体语言。
Ⅲ.七选五
Your parents have done a lot for you over the years and you may want to show them how thankful you are. __1__ You want to tell your parents how much you love them, but you may not know how to do so. Fortunately, here are some ways that may help you.
Ask them about their life experiences. The most valuable thing you can offer your parents is your time, and they will really appreciate you doing so. Sitting down with your parents and asking them about their lives can show you care about and take an interest in them. __2__
Participate (参与) in their hobbies. A great way to bond (建立互信关系) with your parents is doing something they are interested in. If your parents have interests or hobbies, participate with them. They will appreciate you showing interest in what they like and the time you spend with them. __3__ If they attend a book club, ask them if you can join in.
__4__ Your parents may have been cooking for you your entire life. Now it is your turn to cook a meal for them. Spare a few hours and cook a meal from the heart! Don't worry if your meal isn't perfect. Your parents won't mind that. They will only appreciate the time and effort you put into the meal.
Tell them often that you love them. You may think that your parents already know you love them. Even if this is true, it's nice to hear those three little words. __5__ You may be amazed at how happy it will make them.
A．Cook them a meal.
B．Tell them your favorite food.
C．Tell your parents you love them whenever you can.
D．For example, if they enjoy sports, go to the gym with them.
E．However, putting your words into actions may seem difficult.
F．You may even learn something about them you never knew before.
G．You should make an effort to include your parents in what's happening to you.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了如何向父母表达自己对他们的爱。
答案与解析：
1．E 本空设于段中，与前一句存在逻辑上的转折关系。前一句讲你可能想向你父母展示你是多么的爱他们，此句指出：然而，把你的语言变成行动似乎很难。然后引出下文。
2．F 本空设于段尾，与前一句形成递进关系。前一句讲和父母坐在一起，询问他们的生活可以表示你关心他们并且对他们的生活感兴趣。此句进一步指出，你或许可以了解到与他们有关的一些你从来不知道的事。
3．D 本空设于段中，是对前一句的进一步解释。此句和后一句都是对前一句进行解释，具体指出如何花时间来陪父母做他们感兴趣的事情。
4．A 本空设于段首，是本段的主题句。后文的内容都是围绕此句展开说明的，本段主要提出抽时间来给父母做一顿饭。
5．C 本空设于段中，与下一句存在逻辑上的指代关系。下一句中的them指代的就是本句中的“your parents”。
Ⅳ.完形填空
My husband is a football fan. In the past, he would pay $40 for the HD edition (高清特辑) of the __1__ whenever they were on. I often got angry and had words with him __2__ I thought a program that only lasted two hours was not worth the __3__.
My husband said the picture was much better on HD channels (频道). I didn't __4__ it at first and didn't give it a try for a long time. But later I decided to __5__ this myself. I looked through some of the HD channels and __6__ that we had HDTBS and TLC. I started watching programs like House Hunters on those channels instead of the __7__ ones.
I must __8__ that the HD channels were indeed much more pleasing to the eye. Everything was much __9__ and the color was much truer. I __10__ to go back to the other old channels once but I just could no longer stand them. I __11__ the new ones!
One day, my husband came into the room and said laughingly, “I see you have __12__ given in and watched the better picture quality.” I didn't argue because I knew he was __13__ and I should have let myself see what he meant instead of just __14__ him. That taught me a(n) __15__： Sometimes you need to listen to others. It may help you keep up with the development of __16__.
On Feb 17,2009, all stations were transmitting (传送) high quality signals. All of the shows looked as great as the one I had __17__ above. It was really a(n) __18__ memory for me, as well as for many others at that time, I believe. So I want to tell all of you not to __19__ trying new things around you. Give them a(n) __20__ and you will have a completely new experience and even a new life.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。多年前，作者的丈夫付费看高清频道，作者视其为浪费，后来自己也尝试之后发现其优点很多。
1．A.games B．movies
C．pictures D．performances
答案与解析：A 根据“My husband is a football fan.”可知，作者的丈夫是个足球迷，所以应该会花钱购买足球比赛(games)的高清特辑来看。
2．A.but B．before
C．unless D．because
答案与解析：D 根据语境及句意可知，作者生气并和丈夫争吵是因为(because)她认为只有两小时的节目不值得去花钱。前后是因果关系。
3．A.time B．money
C．wait D．effort
答案与解析：B 根据上文的“... he would pay $40 ...”可知，作者认为丈夫花四十美元购买的高清视频不值那么多钱(money)。
4．A.pay B．notice
C．believe D．understand
答案与解析：C 根据“... didn't give it a try for a long time.”可知，作者一开始并不相信(believe)高清频道的画面会好很多，一直不肯尝试。
5．A.check B．change
C．explain D．describe
答案与解析：A 根据“I looked through some of the HD channels...”可知，作者决定自己核实(check)一下丈夫所说的高清频道是否真的好。
6．A.made up B．found out
C．dreamed of D．thought about
答案与解析：B 根据“... we had HDTBS and TLC.”可知，作者浏览之后发现了(found out)这两个频道。
7．A.new B．boring
C．common D．strange
答案与解析：C 根据语境可知，作者开始在高清频道收看节目，而不是那些普通(common)频道。
8．A.admit B．reply
C．prove D．promise
答案与解析：A 根据后文的“... the HD channels were indeed much more pleasing to the eye.”可知，作者通过对比后，发现自己必须得承认(admit)高清画面确实看起来更好。
9．A.quieter B．larger
C．closer D．brighter
答案与解析：D 根据“... the color was much truer.”可知，这里在夸赞高清频道的优点：事物看起来更明亮(brighter)，色彩也更真实。
10．A.tried B．agreed
C．refused D．pretended
答案与解析：A 根据后文的“... but I just could no longer stand them.”可知，作者试图(tried)再去看以前的普通节目，却再也忍受不了了。
11．A.bought B．ignored
C．disliked D．preferred
答案与解析：D 根据“... but I just could no longer stand them.”可知，作者更喜欢(preferred)高清节目。
12．A.simply B．finally
C．suddenly D．frequently
答案与解析：B 根据“... watched the better picture quality.”可知，作者的丈夫是说作者终于(finally)承认高清频道确实好了，选择看高清节目了。
13．A.upset B．funny
C．right D．serious
答案与解析：C 作者没有反驳，因为她知道丈夫关于高清节目的看法是正确(right)的。
14．A.fighting with B．laughing at
C．keeping away from D．looking down upon
答案与解析：A 根据上文的“I often got angry and had words with him...”可知，作者先前还因为此事与丈夫争吵(fighting with)，现在觉得当初不应该。
15．A.skill B．lesson
C．method D．example
答案与解析：B 根据后文的“Sometimes you need to listen to others.”可知，这是作者认识到的，所以作者是说她从这件事中吸取了教训(lesson)，认为有时候还是需要听取他人的建议。
16．A.history B．education
C．technology D．entertainment
答案与解析：C 作者从这件事中认识到，听取他人的建议也许能够帮助你紧跟科技(technology)的发展。
17．A.created B．studied
C．avoided D．mentioned
答案与解析：D 根据语境可知，自那天之后所有的节目都能像作者之前提到(mentioned)的那个节目一样看高清版本了。
18．A.colorful B．peaceful
C．unpleasant D．unforgettable
答案与解析：D 根据语境可知，所有节目都能高清转播的那天对作者和其他很多人来说是一段难忘的(unforgettable)回忆。
19．A.risk B．fear
C．consider D．practice
答案与解析：B 作者通过自己的经历告诉我们，不要害怕(fear)尝试新事物。
20．A.choice B．excuse
C．chance D．direction
答案与解析：C 给新事物一次机会(chance)，我们就会得到一次全新的体验，甚至是全新的生活。
