由于使用的工具、材料不同，再加上文化背景的差异，中国的绘画作品有着自己独特的风格。
Because of different instruments, materials and cultural backgrounds，Chinese paintings have their own features compared to other types of paintings. It is mainly because of the use of the Chinese writing brush and the Chinese paper. There are four basic elements(要素) used in the creation of Chinese painting：the brush，ink，paper, and the ink stone. Without any of them the job cannot be done.
The most important things for Chinese painting are the special teaching, the close relationship with the painter’s personality(个性) and the particular Chinese philosophy(哲学)．They are trained not only to paint the objects but also express the mood(情绪) and the spirit of the subject. The Chinese also believe
that the painting is the expression of the painter’s knowledge and nature. In this way，Chinese painting becomes something much more than art.
One of the most important philosophies of China is the unity(统一) of Heaven，Earth and Human Beings. What the Chinese painters are trying to express is not what meets the eye，but their attitude to Mother Nature. The Chinese painters have a deep love for nature. It is a part of their culture, and their need to depend on nature to survive.
They may spend hours drawing inspiration from the figures of nature such as a bird with its fragile wings. From the simple creatures that are chosen as subjects of works of art, we can see how they enjoy nature and their love for the smallest things.
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
重点单词
阅读词汇
(在不认识的单词前划√)
□broadcast n． □sculptor n． □portrait n.
写作词汇
1.stair n. 楼梯
2.load n. 某物的量
3.battle n． 战斗，战役
拓展词汇
4.greet v．问候，迎接，招呼→greeting n．迎接；问候；招呼
5.fold v．折起→unfold v．(使)展开；打开
6.exhibition n. 展出，展览→exhibit v．展览
重点短语
1.make an impression on 给……留下印象
2.on earth (在)世界上；(在)人间
3.find out 发现，查明；弄明白
4.get a load of 注意，仔细看
5.be made of 由……制成
6.come up 被提出，被提及；即将出现
7.have a mind of one’s own 有自己的主见
8.but then again (表示与前面说过的话略有矛盾)不过，然而
9.for oneself 亲自
10.reach out to sb. 与某人交流；向某人提供/寻求帮助
11.by the way 顺便说一下
重点句型
1.It seems (that)... 看起来……：When I look into her eyes it seems she has a mind of her own(她看起来似乎有自己的想法)！
2.“do/does/did＋动词原形” 用来强调谓语动词；as if＋方式状语从句 (从句中用虚拟语气)：They really do reach out to us(的确与我们交流) across the centuries as if time itself were nothing(好像时间本身什么都不是).
Read the text on Pages 38－39 and match the main idea of each part.
1．Part 1(Paragraph 1) A．The invitation to the Louvre
2．Part 2(Paragraphs 2－4) B．The introduction of the trip
3．Part 3(Paragraph 5) C．Three famous art collections
答案：1－3.BCA
Read the text carefully and choose the best answer according to the text.
1．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A．Liberty Leading the People.
B．Nike of Samothrace.
C．Mona Lisa.
D．The self-portrait of Rembrandt.
2．Where does the text come from?
A．The live broadcast.
B．The live radio program.
C．The web-page.
D．The newspaper.
3．How does the host find the Nike of Samothrace?
A．Imaginative. B．Incredible.
C．Amazing. D．Missing.
4．What can exactly explain why Rembrandt painted so many self-portraits?
A．He loved his appearance so much.
B．He wanted to take a selfie of himself.
C．He found it cheaper to draw himself.
D．He made the reason unknown to us.
答案：1－4.AACD
Analyze the following difficult sentences in the text.
1．I’ll say bye for now, and hope you can all visit this fantastic place one day to feel the power of these great works of art for yourselves.
本句为并列句。第二个分句中you can all visit this fantastic place one day to feel the power of these great works of art for yourselves为省略了that的宾语从句，其中to feel the power of these great works of art for yourselves为不定式短语作目的状语。
[翻译] 我现在就要说再见了，希望你们有一天能参观这个奇妙的地方，亲身感受这些伟大艺术作品的力量。
2．By the way, if you have enjoyed this live broadcast, subscribe to find out where I’m visiting next!
本句为主从复合句。主句为省略了主语的祈使句。if you have enjoyed this live broadcast为if引导的条件状语从句；where I’m visiting next是宾语从句。
[翻译] 顺便说一句，如果你喜欢这个直播，关注我，看看我下一步要去哪里！
greet vi.& vt.问候，迎接，招呼
(教材P38)Greetings from Paris, everyone!
各位，这是来自巴黎的问候！
(1)greet sb. with... 用……迎接……；用……向某人打招呼
(2)greeting n. (常用复数形式)问候；祝贺；贺词
①He greeted all the performers warmly as they arrived.
所有表演者到达时他都热情接待。
②He greeted me in the street with a friendly wave of the hand.
他在街上向我友好地挥手致意。
③Please give my greetings(greet) to Miss Macleod.
请代我向麦克劳德小姐问好。
load n．某物的量；负担；负荷物(尤指沉重的) vt.& vi.装载；加重
(教材P38)Now，at the top of these stone stairs...get a load of that!
现在，在这些石阶的顶端……注意看那个！
(1)load sth.with...＝load sth.onto/into... 把某物装上/进……
be loaded with... 装满……
(2)a load of/loads of 许多；大量
take a load off one’s mind 减轻某人的忧虑
(3)unload vt. 卸下
download v．& n. 下载
①With a heavy work load，almost all teenagers look forward to having happy holidays from school.
由于学业负担重，几乎所有的青少年都盼望走出学校去度过快乐的假期。
②How long will it take to load the coal into/onto the truck?
装这一车煤需要多长时间？
③Now the middle school students are loaded with heavy homework.
如今，中学生的课业负担很重。
④Knowing that they had arrived safely in such foggy weather took a load off my mind.
得知他们在这样的浓雾天气里平安到达后我如释重负。
[巧学活用]——单句语法填空
(1)Loaded(load) with so much homework, many students come to be tired of school.
(2)When the truck loaded(load)with blankets and supplies arrived, the local people began to unload(load) them.
imagine v．想象
(教材P38)Her head and arms are missing, but you can imagine her holding her arms up high, celebrating the result of an ancient battle.
她的头和胳膊不见了，但你可以想象她高举双臂，庆祝一场古老战斗的胜利。
(1)imagine (sb./sb.’s) doing sth. 想象(某人)做某事
imagine sb./sth.as/to be... 把某人(物)想象成……
imagine that/wh-从句 想象……
(2)imagination n. 想象力； 创造力
beyond imagination 超乎想象
①Can you imagine life without electricity?
你能想象没有电的生活会是什么样子吗？
②(朗文辞典)I can just imagine what the place is going to look like in a few years’ time.
我能想象出这个地方几年之后会变成什么样子。
③(朗文辞典)I have never seen my grandmother but I always imagine her as/to be_a kind and gentle person.
我从未见过祖母，但我总是把她想象成一个心地善良、和蔼可亲的人。
[巧学活用]——单句语法填空
(1)It is difficult to imagine his accepting(accept) the decision without any consideration.
(2)Sometimes，imagination(imagine) is more important than knowledge during our studies.
(3)(辽宁卷)You can imagine how happy I was when I rode to school on my own bicycle.
by the way 顺便说一下(常作插入语)
(教材P39)By the way, if you have enjoyed this live broadcast, subscribe to find out where I’m visiting next!
顺便说一句，如果你喜欢这个直播，关注我，看看我下一步要去哪里！
in a way 从某一角度看，在某种程度上
in no way 一点也不，决不
in the way 挡道，碍事
on one’s/the way (to) 去……的路上
No way! [俚]别想！没门！
①By the way, how long have you been a cameraman?
顺便问一句，你当多长时间的摄影师了？
②In a way, the computer plays a more and more important role in our life and work.
从某种程度上说，电脑在我们的生活和工作中发挥着越来越重要的作用。
③Don’t stand in the way．Move aside and let me pass.
不要挡着路，靠边点让我过去。
④In no way_should you lose heart when you are faced with difficulties.
面对困难时，你决不应该失去信心。
⑤Our car broke down on the way to New York.
我们的车在去纽约的路上坏了。
常用的插入语
by the way 顺便说一下
in other words 换句话说
I’m sure 我确信
believe it or not 信不信由你
as far as I know 据我所知
that is (to say) 也就是(说)
It seems (that)... 看起来……
(教材P39)When I look into her eyes it seems she has a mind of her own !
当我看着她的眼睛时，她看起来似乎有自己的想法。
句中It seems (that)... 意为“看起来……”，其中seem为系动词，意为“看起来”。it为形式主语，真正的主语为省略了的that引导的从句。
(1)seem (to be)＋adj./n. 看起来好像……
(2)seem to do/to be doing/to have done... 看起来要做……/正在做……/已经做了……
(3)It seems (to sb.) as if... 看起来(对某人来说)好像……
(4)There seem(s) to be... 看起来似乎有……
①It seems that no one knows what has happened in the park.
似乎没有人知道公园里发生了什么事情。
②(天津卷)—Jack, you seem excited.
——杰克，你似乎很兴奋。
—Guess what？I won the first prize in the English speech contest.
——你猜怎么着？我获得了英语演讲比赛的一等奖。
③There seem (to be) lots of things to learn in the work.
看起来在工作当中还有很多需要学习的东西。
[巧学活用]——单句语法填空
(1)(安徽卷)—How is your table tennis these days? Still playing?
—No, not much. I just don’t seem to find(find) the time these days.
(2)The children seemed to be eating(eat) something in the room when their mother came in.
(3)(重庆卷)The engine just won’t start. Something seems to have gone(go) wrong with it.
(4)_It seems as if everybody else knew about the truth except me.
“do/does/did＋动词原形”用来强调谓语动词
(教材P39)They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.
几个世纪以来，他们确实与我们沟通交流，仿佛时间本身什么都不是。
句中do起强调作用，强调谓语动词短语reach out to，意为“的确；确实”。
(1)这种强调结构只有一般现在时和一般过去时， 且只用于肯定句中。
(2)若对句子其他部分进行强调，要使用强调句型： It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who...。
①I do hope you can take my suggestions into consideration.
我的确希望你考虑一下我的建议。
②She does go to school every day.
她确实是每天都去上学。
③He did give the boy a toy car as a reward for his help.
他确实给了那个男孩一辆玩具车作为对他提供帮助的奖励。
品句填词
1．On the way to school, Tom came across one of his classmates, and they greeted(问候) each other by saying “Good morning”．
2．With the College Entrance Examination drawing near, many students are under pressure from heavy study load_(压力)．
3．The President’s speech was broadcast(广播) on radio and television all over the country.
4．Tom was so fat that soon he was out of a breath from climbing the stairs(楼梯)．
5．He got a very serious facial injury in the battle(战斗)．
6．Mary suggested that we should go to the art exhibition(展览) that afternoon.
7．I folded(对折) the handkerchief and put it in my pocket.
8．Line and colour are both important in portrait(肖像) painting.
完成句子
1．尽管他们第一次见面，他们交谈起来就像老朋友一样。
Even if they met for the first time, they talked as if _they were good friends．
2．看起来他好像对这个城市很熟悉。
It looks as if he is familiar with this city．
3．看起来有些青少年认为他们吸烟时看起来很酷。
It seems that some teenagers think that they look cool when they smoke.
4．我的确希望你能给我一些如何与我同班同学相处的建议。
I do hope_you can give me some tips on how to get along with my classmates.
5．尽管当时我很伤心，但在某种程度上，我大学毕业是一件好事。
In a way, it is a good thing that I graduated from college, though I was sad at that time.
课文语法填空
What Zack is broadcasting is The Louvre，the 1.largest(large) museum in the world and currently 35，000 works 2.are being displayed(display) in it. At the top of the stone 3.stairs(stair) is the Winged Victory of Samothrace, which seems that she has just flown down out of the sky and is standing on 4.a ship. Her head and arms are 5.missing(miss) but you can imagine her 6.holding (hold) her arms up high. The painting Mona Lisa is a lot 7.smaller(small) than we expected. And it is time 8.to get(get) up close and personal with one of the history’s greatest artists—Rembrandt, 9.who liked to portrait himself. There are so many works in the Louvre that it would take 10.you a lifetime to see everything.
单句语法填空
1．I can remember the first time we went to your house. We were greeted(greet) at the door by the girls.
2．Today we have too many choices of communication through advanced technology, but we seem to be losing(lose) the joy of communicating face to face.
3．—Why didn’t you call Mary last week?
—I did call her, but the line was busy then.
4．To keep the town clean, the truck loaded(load) with garbage is prevented from entering to town.
5．(2019·河北邯郸期中)Imagine climbing(climb) up to the 80th floor of your office building without an elevator.
6．Would you please keep silent? The weather report is being broadcast(broadcast) and I want to listen.
7．With his arms folded(fold), George stood there silently and listened to what the reporter was saying.
8．The actress in the new film made a deep impression(impress) on us.
9．What I wanted to find out first was how long it would take to finish the task.
10．I became a volunteer because I wanted to reach out_to those in need.
完成句子
1．他故意上课睡觉，这是因为他想引起老师的注意。
He slept in class on purpose, and this was because he wanted to catch his teacher’s attention．
2．看起来好像他们已经知道了我们的秘密。
It seems that they have known our secret.
3．他确实帮那个男孩解答了那道数学题。
He did help the boy with that maths problem.
4．她正在减轻学生们的课业负担。
She’s taking a load off students’ homework.
5．你能想象到我们今天的生活和50年前的生活是多么的不同吗？
Could you imagine how different the life today is_ from what it was fifty years ago?
阅读理解
A
Pablo Picasso, born in Spain in 1881, was one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.Picasso began painting when he was a small child and took advanced art courses when he was only fifteen.Between 1904 and 1947 Picasso lived in Paris.In 1947 he moved to Riviera, in the south of France.
Many people thought Picasso’s works were strange and unpleasant.Still, he had a great influence on artists in every country.Today, Picasso is regarded as a genius(天才), and his paintings are in the museums all over the world.
In 1912, Picasso actually invented a new type of art.He painted a picture, then he pasted bits of paper and something else on the picture.This picture of art is called collage(拼贴艺术)．
Picasso was not only a painter, but also a sculptor(雕刻家) and a designer of scenery for plays.There are even some photographs of “light paintings” that he created.These paintings were produced by moving a light pencil, or a small flashlight in the air.Although the images could be seen only by people watching them happen, the camera was able to catch the images as they occurred.
By the time he died in France in April of 1973, he had created 22, 000 works of art.
When Picasso was asked how someone could become an artist, he would reply, “If you want to draw, you must shut your eyes and sing.”
【解题导语】 想来大家对绘画天才毕加索并不陌生，他的作品开创了绘画史的新纪元，给人以无限的想象，令人叹为观止。殊不知，他还多才多艺。
1．After reading the text, we can learn that Picasso was a(n) ________．
A．French artist B．Spanish artist
C．English artist D．Australian artist
B 解析：细节理解题。首段说毕加索生于西班牙，1904年才去法国。所以选B 项。
2．The meaning of the underlined word “pasted” in this text means “________”．
A．stuck B．struck
C．drew D．mixed
A 解析：词义猜测题。“拼贴艺术”是画了画再把纸和其他材料的碎片粘上去，所以选A项。
3．Which would be the best title for the text?
A．How to Become a Great Artist
B．A Genius
C．Pablo Picasso: More than Just a Painter
D．Picasso’s Life in France
C 解析：标题归纳题。本文是对毕加索的简介，不仅叙述了他杰出的绘画才能，还展现了他不为人知的其他才艺，所以选C项。
4．According to the text，which of the statements is RIGHT?
A．Although Picasso was a great artist, he was not clever at all when he was young.
B．Picasso didn’t leave Paris until he was 23 years old.
C．People didn’t like Picasso’s works at first.
D．Picasso was only good at collage.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，人们一开始是不太喜欢毕加索的作品的。故选C。
B
The car can be a killer. In the US, 36, 675 people died in traffic accidents in 2014. The year before, 2.3 million people were injured in traffic accidents. And during the past ten years, electronic monitoring(监控) programs have been widely used in order to reduce the number of accidents. It is mainly aimed at drivers who run red lights.
In a study I co-authored with Paul J. Fisher, we examined all police-recorded traffic accidents in three large Texas cities over a 12-year period—hundreds of thousands of accidents. We found they didn’t reduce the total number of car accidents as well as the total number of people injured in accidents.
In a red light camera program, a camera is placed in a location where it can take photos or videos of cars as they pass through the intersections(十字路口). City employees then examine the photos. If a car is in the intersection when the light is red, the driver will be fined(罚款). Evidence clearly shows that camera programs really help reduce the number of cars running red lights. In one study in Virginia, red light cameras reduced the number of total drivers running red lights by 67 percent.
However, cameras can have negative effects on traffic safety. Some drivers who intend to continue to cross the intersection when the light is yellow or red will now try to stop. That means that the number of accidents caused by cars not stopping at a red light will likely decrease. But the number of accidents from stopping at a red light is likely to ascend. In order to avoid being fined, some drivers will try to stop, causing a higher risk of other accidents.
The increased number of traffic accidents at intersections in cities is a serious problem. But our study shows that the camera program in Texas was helpless in improving traffic safety. Therefore, electronic monitoring is not the real solution.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文。作者主要是通过自己的研究说明在十字路口装摄像头并不能有效阻止交通事故的发生，因此需要更好的方式来改善交通安全。
5．The author did the study most probably to know whether ________．
A．red light cameras really worked as expected
B．traffic accidents mainly happened at intersections
C．red light cameras helped drivers obey the traffic rules
D．traffic accidents were mainly caused by running red lights
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的We found they didn’t reduce the total number of car accidents as well as the total number of people injured in accidents.可知，这个是调查的结果，其中they指的是摄像头，因此可知作者做这个调查是为了知道装更多的摄像头是否真的像所预期的(对于减少交通事故)那样管用。
6．What does the underlined word “ascend” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Fall. B．Rise.
C．Change. D．Differ.
B 解析：词义猜测题。根据转折词But可知，此句与前一句构成转折关系，再根据本段中的However, cameras can have negative effects on traffic safety.可知，该词意为“上升”。
7．What can we infer from the author’s study?
A．Red lights may have negative effects on traffic safety.
B．Better ways should be found to improve traffic safety.
C．More red light cameras should be used at intersections.
D．Traffic accidents at intersections are difficult to avoid.
B 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的But our study shows that the camera program in Texas was helpless in improving traffic safety. Therefore, electronic monitoring is not the real solution.可知，作者通过研究发现，安装摄像头并不是有效改善交通安全的措施，由此可知，为了改善交通安全，还需要找到更好的办法。
8．What might be the best title for the passage?
A．Red Light Cameras Don’t Really Make Streets Safer
B．Electronic Monitoring Is Widely Used at Intersections
C．The Number of Traffic Accidents Remains High in the US
D．Accidents Caused by Running Red Lights Shouldn’t Be Ignored
A 解析：标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知，作者主要是通过自己的研究表明，装更多的摄像头并不能有效减少交通事故。
完形填空
Life is never easy for any of us.Each time I feel hopeless or 1 I will always tell myself not to give up—just a few more steps and I will get over it.
When I was three，my father died and my mother had to go abroad to earn a living.From that day on I would 2 my mother only once a year.I began a 3 life living with my mean uncle.I was made to do lots of 4 that most children don’t have to do.I was 5 of my uncle，so I did everything he asked me to.However，my sisters didn’t have to do the same kind of work that I did.
I was the shy quiet younger sister who was always left at home 6 ．I tried very hard to please my sisters so they would play with me and 7 me.I tried very hard to be a good girl for the family so that I could earn their love.It seemed that I was living the life of someone else，just trying to 8 ．
With all I’ve been through，you would think I would be filled with hatred and 9 ．But I do not have any hatred in my heart 10 ．Often at the end of each day I would think about the 11 things that I did that day.
In 2002 the man that I once thought would be the one with whom I would 12 my life left me.It has been so long now that the pain has 13 ．The only way I could do this was to focus on the positive things in life and 14 the bad ones.
The attitude that I have has given me the 15 to continue my journey and encouraged me to move on whenever there are difficulties in front of me.
【解题导语】 每个人都会遇到挫折，面对挫折我们应该如何应对？
1．A.ashamed B．sad
C．amazed D．excited
B 解析：与前面的 I feel hopeless 相并列的是 sad，句意：每次我感觉到无望或者“难过”时。
2．A.see B．call
C．miss D．contact
A 解析：我妈妈去国外工作了，我只能每年“见”她一次了。
3．A.comfortable B．meaningful
C．difficult D．strange
C 解析：根据后文的 my mean uncle 可知我和姐姐是跟着叔叔过着“艰难的”生活。
4．A.exercise B．sports
C．training D．housework
D 解析：根据 my mean uncle 可知叔叔让我做很多的“家务活”。
5．A.fond B．scared
C．tired D．proud
B 解析：根据后文的“so I did everything he asked me to”可知我很“怕”叔叔。
6．A.personally B．foolishly
C．carelessly D．alone
D 解析：由于我是 the shy quiet younger sister，所以总是被“单独”留在家里。
7．A.feed B．like
C．teach D．admire
B 解析：我极力地取悦我的姐姐们是为了使她们能和我玩并且“喜欢”我。
8．A.survive B．compete
C．complain D．recover
A 解析：根据“It seemed that I was living the life of someone else”可知我努力地取悦他人，看起来就像是为了“活下来”而过着别人的生活。
9．A.danger B．hope
C．joy D．anger
D 解析：与前面 hatred 相并列的词为 anger。
10．A.gradually B．actually
C．naturally D．regularly
B 解析：由But 可知在我心中“事实上”没有半点怨恨。
11．A.good B．easy
C．small D．whole
A 解析：根据“But I do not have any hatred in my heart”可知我总是想事情“好的”一面。
12．A.impress B．change
C．share D．replace
C 解析：那个我准备和他一起“分享”我的一生的男人离开了我。
13．A.increased B．escaped
C．continued D．disappeared
D 解析：根据常理，随着时间的推移，心中的痛楚会慢慢“消失掉”。
14．A.blame B．forget
C．admit D．keep
B 解析：根据“focus on the positive things in life”可知我“忘记”了不好的事情。
15．A.strength B．knowledge
C．chance D．way
A 解析：积极的生活态度给了我无穷的“力量”，让我继续我的生活旅程。
课件43张PPT。Unit 4 Amazing artUnit 4 Amazing artUnit 4 Amazing artUnit 4 Amazing artUnit 4 Amazing artstairloadbattlegreetfoldexhibitionmake an impression onon earthfind outget a load ofbe made ofcome uphave a mind of one’s ownbut then againfor oneselfreach out to sb.by the wayit seems she has a mind of her owndo reach out to usas if time itself were nothing宾语目的状语条件状语宾语withgreetingsinto/ontowithoffLoadedloadedunloadimagine her as/to beacceptingimaginationhowIn a wayin the wayIn no waytoThere seem (to be)to findto be eatingto have goneItdoesdid按ESC键退出全屏播放本部分内容讲解结束
品句填词
1．On the way to school, Tom came across one of his classmates, and they greeted(问候) each other by saying “Good morning”．
2．With the College Entrance Examination drawing near, many students are under pressure from heavy study load_(压力)．
3．The President’s speech was broadcast(广播) on radio and television all over the country.
4．Tom was so fat that soon he was out of a breath from climbing the stairs(楼梯)．
5．He got a very serious facial injury in the battle(战斗)．
6．Mary suggested that we should go to the art exhibition(展览) that afternoon.
7．I folded(对折) the handkerchief and put it in my pocket.
8．Line and colour are both important in portrait(肖像) painting.
完成句子
1．尽管他们第一次见面，他们交谈起来就像老朋友一样。
Even if they met for the first time, they talked as if _they were good friends．
2．看起来他好像对这个城市很熟悉。
It looks as if he is familiar with this city．
3．看起来有些青少年认为他们吸烟时看起来很酷。
It seems that some teenagers think that they look cool when they smoke.
4．我的确希望你能给我一些如何与我同班同学相处的建议。
I do hope_you can give me some tips on how to get along with my classmates.
5．尽管当时我很伤心，但在某种程度上，我大学毕业是一件好事。
In a way, it is a good thing that I graduated from college, though I was sad at that time.
课文语法填空
What Zack is broadcasting is The Louvre，the 1.largest(large) museum in the world and currently 35，000 works 2.are being displayed(display) in it. At the top of the stone 3.stairs(stair) is the Winged Victory of Samothrace, which seems that she has just flown down out of the sky and is standing on 4.a ship. Her head and arms are 5.missing(miss) but you can imagine her 6.holding (hold) her arms up high. The painting Mona Lisa is a lot 7.smaller(small) than we expected. And it is time 8.to get(get) up close and personal with one of the history’s greatest artists—Rembrandt, 9.who liked to portrait himself. There are so many works in the Louvre that it would take 10.you a lifetime to see everything.
单句语法填空
1．I can remember the first time we went to your house. We were greeted(greet) at the door by the girls.
2．Today we have too many choices of communication through advanced technology, but we seem to be losing(lose) the joy of communicating face to face.
3．—Why didn’t you call Mary last week?
—I did call her, but the line was busy then.
4．To keep the town clean, the truck loaded(load) with garbage is prevented from entering to town.
5．(2019·河北邯郸期中)Imagine climbing(climb) up to the 80th floor of your office building without an elevator.
6．Would you please keep silent? The weather report is being broadcast(broadcast) and I want to listen.
7．With his arms folded(fold), George stood there silently and listened to what the reporter was saying.
8．The actress in the new film made a deep impression(impress) on us.
9．What I wanted to find out first was how long it would take to finish the task.
10．I became a volunteer because I wanted to reach out_to those in need.
完成句子
1．他故意上课睡觉，这是因为他想引起老师的注意。
He slept in class on purpose, and this was because he wanted to catch his teacher’s attention．
2．看起来好像他们已经知道了我们的秘密。
It seems that they have known our secret.
3．他确实帮那个男孩解答了那道数学题。
He did help the boy with that maths problem.
4．她正在减轻学生们的课业负担。
She’s taking a load off students’ homework.
5．你能想象到我们今天的生活和50年前的生活是多么的不同吗？
Could you imagine how different the life today is_ from what it was fifty years ago?
阅读理解
A
Pablo Picasso, born in Spain in 1881, was one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.Picasso began painting when he was a small child and took advanced art courses when he was only fifteen.Between 1904 and 1947 Picasso lived in Paris.In 1947 he moved to Riviera, in the south of France.
Many people thought Picasso’s works were strange and unpleasant.Still, he had a great influence on artists in every country.Today, Picasso is regarded as a genius(天才), and his paintings are in the museums all over the world.
In 1912, Picasso actually invented a new type of art.He painted a picture, then he pasted bits of paper and something else on the picture.This picture of art is called collage(拼贴艺术)．
Picasso was not only a painter, but also a sculptor(雕刻家) and a designer of scenery for plays.There are even some photographs of “light paintings” that he created.These paintings were produced by moving a light pencil, or a small flashlight in the air.Although the images could be seen only by people watching them happen, the camera was able to catch the images as they occurred.
By the time he died in France in April of 1973, he had created 22, 000 works of art.
When Picasso was asked how someone could become an artist, he would reply, “If you want to draw, you must shut your eyes and sing.”
【解题导语】 想来大家对绘画天才毕加索并不陌生，他的作品开创了绘画史的新纪元，给人以无限的想象，令人叹为观止。殊不知，他还多才多艺。
1．After reading the text, we can learn that Picasso was a(n) ________．
A．French artist B．Spanish artist
C．English artist D．Australian artist
B 解析：细节理解题。首段说毕加索生于西班牙，1904年才去法国。所以选B 项。
2．The meaning of the underlined word “pasted” in this text means “________”．
A．stuck B．struck
C．drew D．mixed
A 解析：词义猜测题。“拼贴艺术”是画了画再把纸和其他材料的碎片粘上去，所以选A项。
3．Which would be the best title for the text?
A．How to Become a Great Artist
B．A Genius
C．Pablo Picasso: More than Just a Painter
D．Picasso’s Life in France
C 解析：标题归纳题。本文是对毕加索的简介，不仅叙述了他杰出的绘画才能，还展现了他不为人知的其他才艺，所以选C项。
4．According to the text，which of the statements is RIGHT?
A．Although Picasso was a great artist, he was not clever at all when he was young.
B．Picasso didn’t leave Paris until he was 23 years old.
C．People didn’t like Picasso’s works at first.
D．Picasso was only good at collage.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，人们一开始是不太喜欢毕加索的作品的。故选C。
B
The car can be a killer. In the US, 36, 675 people died in traffic accidents in 2014. The year before, 2.3 million people were injured in traffic accidents. And during the past ten years, electronic monitoring(监控) programs have been widely used in order to reduce the number of accidents. It is mainly aimed at drivers who run red lights.
In a study I co-authored with Paul J. Fisher, we examined all police-recorded traffic accidents in three large Texas cities over a 12-year period—hundreds of thousands of accidents. We found they didn’t reduce the total number of car accidents as well as the total number of people injured in accidents.
In a red light camera program, a camera is placed in a location where it can take photos or videos of cars as they pass through the intersections(十字路口). City employees then examine the photos. If a car is in the intersection when the light is red, the driver will be fined(罚款). Evidence clearly shows that camera programs really help reduce the number of cars running red lights. In one study in Virginia, red light cameras reduced the number of total drivers running red lights by 67 percent.
However, cameras can have negative effects on traffic safety. Some drivers who intend to continue to cross the intersection when the light is yellow or red will now try to stop. That means that the number of accidents caused by cars not stopping at a red light will likely decrease. But the number of accidents from stopping at a red light is likely to ascend. In order to avoid being fined, some drivers will try to stop, causing a higher risk of other accidents.
The increased number of traffic accidents at intersections in cities is a serious problem. But our study shows that the camera program in Texas was helpless in improving traffic safety. Therefore, electronic monitoring is not the real solution.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文。作者主要是通过自己的研究说明在十字路口装摄像头并不能有效阻止交通事故的发生，因此需要更好的方式来改善交通安全。
5．The author did the study most probably to know whether ________．
A．red light cameras really worked as expected
B．traffic accidents mainly happened at intersections
C．red light cameras helped drivers obey the traffic rules
D．traffic accidents were mainly caused by running red lights
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的We found they didn’t reduce the total number of car accidents as well as the total number of people injured in accidents.可知，这个是调查的结果，其中they指的是摄像头，因此可知作者做这个调查是为了知道装更多的摄像头是否真的像所预期的(对于减少交通事故)那样管用。
6．What does the underlined word “ascend” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Fall. B．Rise.
C．Change. D．Differ.
B 解析：词义猜测题。根据转折词But可知，此句与前一句构成转折关系，再根据本段中的However, cameras can have negative effects on traffic safety.可知，该词意为“上升”。
7．What can we infer from the author’s study?
A．Red lights may have negative effects on traffic safety.
B．Better ways should be found to improve traffic safety.
C．More red light cameras should be used at intersections.
D．Traffic accidents at intersections are difficult to avoid.
B 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的But our study shows that the camera program in Texas was helpless in improving traffic safety. Therefore, electronic monitoring is not the real solution.可知，作者通过研究发现，安装摄像头并不是有效改善交通安全的措施，由此可知，为了改善交通安全，还需要找到更好的办法。
8．What might be the best title for the passage?
A．Red Light Cameras Don’t Really Make Streets Safer
B．Electronic Monitoring Is Widely Used at Intersections
C．The Number of Traffic Accidents Remains High in the US
D．Accidents Caused by Running Red Lights Shouldn’t Be Ignored
A 解析：标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知，作者主要是通过自己的研究表明，装更多的摄像头并不能有效减少交通事故。
完形填空
Life is never easy for any of us.Each time I feel hopeless or 1 I will always tell myself not to give up—just a few more steps and I will get over it.
When I was three，my father died and my mother had to go abroad to earn a living.From that day on I would 2 my mother only once a year.I began a 3 life living with my mean uncle.I was made to do lots of 4 that most children don’t have to do.I was 5 of my uncle，so I did everything he asked me to.However，my sisters didn’t have to do the same kind of work that I did.
I was the shy quiet younger sister who was always left at home 6 ．I tried very hard to please my sisters so they would play with me and 7 me.I tried very hard to be a good girl for the family so that I could earn their love.It seemed that I was living the life of someone else，just trying to 8 ．
With all I’ve been through，you would think I would be filled with hatred and 9 ．But I do not have any hatred in my heart 10 ．Often at the end of each day I would think about the 11 things that I did that day.
In 2002 the man that I once thought would be the one with whom I would 12 my life left me.It has been so long now that the pain has 13 ．The only way I could do this was to focus on the positive things in life and 14 the bad ones.
The attitude that I have has given me the 15 to continue my journey and encouraged me to move on whenever there are difficulties in front of me.
【解题导语】 每个人都会遇到挫折，面对挫折我们应该如何应对？
1．A.ashamed B．sad
C．amazed D．excited
B 解析：与前面的 I feel hopeless 相并列的是 sad，句意：每次我感觉到无望或者“难过”时。
2．A.see B．call
C．miss D．contact
A 解析：我妈妈去国外工作了，我只能每年“见”她一次了。
3．A.comfortable B．meaningful
C．difficult D．strange
C 解析：根据后文的 my mean uncle 可知我和姐姐是跟着叔叔过着“艰难的”生活。
4．A.exercise B．sports
C．training D．housework
D 解析：根据 my mean uncle 可知叔叔让我做很多的“家务活”。
5．A.fond B．scared
C．tired D．proud
B 解析：根据后文的“so I did everything he asked me to”可知我很“怕”叔叔。
6．A.personally B．foolishly
C．carelessly D．alone
D 解析：由于我是 the shy quiet younger sister，所以总是被“单独”留在家里。
7．A.feed B．like
C．teach D．admire
B 解析：我极力地取悦我的姐姐们是为了使她们能和我玩并且“喜欢”我。
8．A.survive B．compete
C．complain D．recover
A 解析：根据“It seemed that I was living the life of someone else”可知我努力地取悦他人，看起来就像是为了“活下来”而过着别人的生活。
9．A.danger B．hope
C．joy D．anger
D 解析：与前面 hatred 相并列的词为 anger。
10．A.gradually B．actually
C．naturally D．regularly
B 解析：由But 可知在我心中“事实上”没有半点怨恨。
11．A.good B．easy
C．small D．whole
A 解析：根据“But I do not have any hatred in my heart”可知我总是想事情“好的”一面。
12．A.impress B．change
C．share D．replace
C 解析：那个我准备和他一起“分享”我的一生的男人离开了我。
13．A.increased B．escaped
C．continued D．disappeared
D 解析：根据常理，随着时间的推移，心中的痛楚会慢慢“消失掉”。
14．A.blame B．forget
C．admit D．keep
B 解析：根据“focus on the positive things in life”可知我“忘记”了不好的事情。
15．A.strength B．knowledge
C．chance D．way
A 解析：积极的生活态度给了我无穷的“力量”，让我继续我的生活旅程。
Section Ⅱ Integrating skills & Developing ideas
重点单词
阅读词汇
(在不认识的单词前划√)
□neighbourhood n． □seal n． □calligraphy n． □demonstrate v． □needle n. □elegant adj. □carve v. □contemporary adj.
□cigarette n. □stimulate v. □hoof n. □wine n.
□dirt n. □sponsor v. □emperor n. □vase n.
□shade n.
写作词汇
1.lack v. 没有，缺乏
2.fond adj. 喜爱的
3.magnificent adj. 宏伟的，壮丽的
拓展词汇
4.vividly adv.生动地→vivid adj.生动的；鲜明的；鲜艳的
5.bare v. 使暴露，露出→barely adv.几乎没有
6.frequent_adj. 经常发生的，频繁的→frequently adv.常常；频繁地
7.mostly adv. 大部分；主要地→most adj. 最多的；最大程度的
重点短语
1.catch one’s attention_ 引起某人注意
2.in the shape of 呈……的形状
3.throw away 扔掉
4.mistake...for... 把……误认为……
5.lie in 在于
6.be regarded as... 被认为……
7.be born into 出生于……
8.due to 由于
9.be fond of... 喜欢……
10.on the move 在行进；在行动
11.day after day 日复一日
12.take...as... 把……看作……；把……当作……
13.sing high praise for 高度赞扬
重点句型
1.not only...but also...：Its artist, Han Gan, is known for his skill in capturing not only(不但) the physical features of the animal, but also(而且) its inner spirit and strength.
2.状语从句的省略：While waiting at the gate(在门口等的时候), Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.
3.the＋比较级... , the＋比较级... ：The more time(时间越长) he spent observing these animals, the more(越多) his understanding of them grew.
4.It is said that...据说/人们说……：It is said that(据说)when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horse painting as his teacher, the artist replied, “I have my own teachers, Your Majesty. All the horses in your stables are my very teachers.”
Read the text on Pages 44－45 and choose the best answer.
1．What do we know about Han Gan from paragraph 1?
A．Han Gan was famous only for the horses drawn by him.
B．Han Gan had a unique skill to draw vivid horses.
C．The horses Han Gan drew were always standing still.
D．Han Gan knew what the horses were thinking in their mind.
2．What was it that helped Han Gan study painting well?
A．Emperor Xuanzong’s choice.
B．All the horses Han Gan saw.
C．The help from Wang Wei.
D．The praises from people around him.
3．What made Han Gan a successful painter?
A．His natural talent and years of hard work.
B．The working experience in the palace.
C．Being fond of watching and painting horses.
D．The people who admired Han’s paintings.
4．Why did Han Gan regard horses as his teachers?
A．Because the Emperor asked him to do so.
B．Because the Emperor was fond of horses.
C．Because he learned a lot from watching horses.
D．Because the horses were his best friends.
答案：1－4.BCAC
lack v．没有，缺乏
(教材P43)While some say contemporary art lacks skill, meaning and artistic value, others argue that its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects.
虽然有人说当代艺术缺乏技巧、意义和艺术价值，但也有人认为它的价值在于能够激发人们对日常事物的新的讨论和理解。
(1)(a) lack of... 缺少……
for lack of sth. 因缺少……
(2)lacking adj. 缺少的，缺乏的
be lacking in 缺少……，……不足
①(重庆卷)They lack physical exercise and the skill to communicate with their friends face to face.
他们缺乏体能锻炼和面对面与朋友交流的能力。
②Lack of confidence prevented him from accomplishing his goal.
缺乏信心使他无法完成目标。
③More and more high-rise buildings have been built in big cities for lack of space.
大城市里因为缺少空间建起了越来越多的高楼大厦。
④Though lacking(lack) money, his parents managed to send him to a university.
尽管缺钱，他的父母还是设法送他上了大学。
(1)lack作名词时，后常接介词of；作及物动词时，直接加宾语；作不及物动词时，后常接介词for。
(2)lacking为形容词，一般不放在名词前。
[巧学活用]——一句多译
缺乏勇气使他失去了获胜的机会。
(1)Lacking courage made him lose the chance of winning.(lack v．)
(2)Lack of courage made him lose the chance of winning. (lack n．)
lie in 在于
(教材P43)While some say contemporary art lacks skill, meaning and artistic value, others argue that its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects.
虽然有人说当代艺术缺乏技巧、意义和艺术价值，但也有人认为它的价值在于能够激发人们对日常事物的新的讨论和理解。
lie down 躺下
lie in/on/to the east of... 位于……的东部/东面(分别表示在范围内/交界/不交界)
①She told me that happiness lies in helping others to be happy.
她告诉我快乐的真谛在于帮助他人获得快乐。
②The difficulty lies in the lack of experience.
困难在于缺乏经验。
③You looked pale! Please lie down on the bed. Let me examine for you.
你看起来脸色苍白！请躺在床上。让我给你检查一下。
④China, lying(lie) in the east of Asia, is a rapidly developing country.
中国位于亚洲的东部，是一个发展迅速的国家。
阅读下面的句子，体会lie的用法
Tom, lying on the bed, lied to his parents that he laid an egg just now.
汤姆躺在床上向父母撒谎说他刚刚下了个蛋。
lie—lay—lain 躺；位于
lie—lied—lied 撒谎；说谎
lay—laid—laid 放下；产蛋
[巧学活用]——同义句转换
The accident lied in the driver’s driving after drinking heavily.
→The driver’s driving after drinking heavily led to the accident.
be fond of 喜欢……(常用于口语)
(教材P45)The Tang emperors were very fond of horses.
唐朝皇帝非常喜欢马。
表示“喜欢”的词汇：
enjoy sth./doing
prefer to do/doing sth.
care for
go in for
fall/be in love with
be keen on
①I am fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing.
我喜欢英语，擅长说和写。
②If you enjoy outdoor activities, this is the trip for you.
如果你喜欢户外运动，这一旅行很适合你。
[巧学活用]——单句语法填空
(1)I prefer shutting(shut) myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.
(2)I enjoy meeting(meet)new people and travelling a lot every day.
(3)The girl cares much for new clothes when the Spring Festival is coming.
(4)I didn’t go in for poetry seriously, but now I’m beginning to take an interest in it.
(5)I am not very keen on detective stories.
sing high praise for 高度赞扬
(教材P45)Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises for his unique skill, saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”．
看过韩干马画的人都对他独特的技艺赞不绝口，说他的马“可以在纸上飞奔”。
(1)praise sb. for (doing) sth. 因(做)某事而表扬某人
(2)in praise of 赞扬
(3)think much/well of...＝think highly of... 看重；对……评价高
think ill/poorly/badly of 认为……不好
①We sing high praise for Tu Youyou’s contributions to our country.
我们高度赞扬了屠呦呦对我们国家做出的贡献。
②He was highly praised for_his research on heart disease.
他因对心脏病的研究而获得了高度的赞扬。
③He wrote a poem in praise of the hero.
他写了一首诗赞扬这个英雄。
④Judging from his expression, he doesn’t think highly of_your plan.
从他的表情判断，他对你的计划评价不高。
短语think highly/well of的被动形式为be highly/well thought of。
⑤As far as I know, the young teacher is highly thought of in his school.
据我所知，这个年轻老师在学校里很受器重。
It is said that...据说/人们说……
(教材P45)It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horse painting as his teacher, the artist replied, “ I have my own teachers, Your Majesty. All the horses in your stables are my very teachers.”
据说当皇帝让韩干把一位马画大师当作他的老师时，韩干回答说：“陛下，我有我自己的老师。您马厩里所有的马都是我的老师。”
本句中It is said that...意为“据说/人们说……”。在该句型中，It是形式主语，that引导主语从句。
(1)It’s reported that... 据报道……
It’s well-known that... 众所周知……
It’s thought that... 大家认为……
It’s suggested that... 据建议……
(2)以上结构可以改为下列两种简单句形式：
①Sb./Sth.be said/thought/reported...＋to do sth., 根据具体情况，过去分词后的动词不定式可以是一般式、进行式(to be doing)或完成式(to have done)。
②People/Sb.＋believe/say/think/report＋that...
①It is said that thirteen is an unlucky number in Britain.
据说，在英国，13是一个不吉利的数字。
②It is known that human beings shouldn’t go against nature.
众所周知人类不应该违背自然。
③It is reported that the way people spend their holidays has changed a great deal in the past ten years.
＝The way people spend their holidays is reported to have changed(change) a great deal in the past ten years.
据报道在过去10年里人们的度假方式已经改变了许多。
[巧学活用]——一句多译
据说前几天她写了一篇关于野生动物保护的报告。
(1)It is said that she wrote a report about wildlife protection the other day.
(2)She is said to have written a report about wildlife protection the other day.
品句填词
1．I saw him run out with bare(赤裸的) feet.What was the matter?
2．There were lots of kids in my neighbourhood(社区) when I was growing up.
3．He told stories vividly(生动地) and held his audience’s attention.
4．Patricia looked beautiful and elegant(优雅的) as always.
5．The Whitney Museum of American Art holds an excellent collection of contemporary(当代的) American painting and sculpture.
6．We hope the project will stimulate(激发) students’ interest in science.
7．It is not polite to interrupt a speaker with frequent(频繁的) questions.
8．Those who came to dance were mostly(多半) young.
9．Our project is sponsored(赞助) by Mr. Zhang who comes from Guangdong Province.
10．He did say that he was to blame for breaking my favorite vase(花瓶) the day before yesterday.
完成句子
1．人们认为信息技术既有优点又有缺点。
It is believed that_ the Internet has both advantages and disadvantages.
→The Internet is believed to have both advantages and disadvantages.
→People believe that_the Internet has both advantages and disadvantages.
2．并不是所有的人都喜欢踢足球，他们也不喜欢看足球比赛。
Not all people are fond of playing football, nor do they enjoy/like watching football matches.
3．我厌倦了日复一日吃同样的东西。
I’m tired of eating the same food day after day.
4．由于缺钱我们被迫放弃这项实验。
We were forced to abandon doing the experiment for lack of money.
5．有些业余爱好者表现得非常好，即使那些专业人员都对他们大加赞叹。
Some amateurs can perform at such a high level that even professionals sing high praise for them．
单句语法填空
1．—Have you seen the headmaster today?
—No, he is said to have gone(go) to Yunnan on business.
2．This little boy is fond of listening to stories, so his grandfather often tells him stories in the evening.
3．When you sit in the same place day after day, you can suffer from boredom.
4．You deserve praising/to be praised(praise) because you have been helping him with his English.
5．Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a lack of exercise.
6．I’m not surprised that he became a writer. Even as a child he had a vivid(vividly) imagination.
7．The key to resolving the unemployment problem lies in_ creating more job opportunities.
8．That old chair should be thrown away．
9．When I was young, I had to move frequently(frequent)with my family.
10．You and your sister look very similar. I often mistake you for her.
完成句子
1．据说她曾在非洲做过志愿者医生，这使我们都感到非常惊讶。
It is said that she used to be a volunteer doctor in Africa, which surprises all of us.
2．现在世界人口每年都在增加。
The population of the world is increasing year after year now.
3．成功的第一要素就是热爱你的工作。
To be successful, the first thing to do is to be fond of/be keen on/fall in love with your work．
4．缺少睡眠导致汤姆记忆力很差而且无法集中注意力。
Lacking sleep/A lack of sleep caused Tom poor memory and poor concentration.
5．杰克从不想在一个地方待太久，所以他总在奔波辗转。
Jack never wanted to stay in one place for very long, so he was always on the move.
阅读理解
A
Paper cutting is one of China’s most popular folk arts. Archaeological(考古学上的) finds show that the tradition started in the 6th century; it is even supposed that the beginning of paper cutting is even a few centuries earlier.
Paper cuts have special importance at festivals and on holidays. To get rid of the old and bring good luck, people put up paper cuts on the windows on the Eve of the Spring Festival.
Paper cuts are not produced by machine, but by hand. They are done all over China, but are different in the method in different areas. There are two methods of making paper cuts—by using scissors(剪刀) or knives. As the name suggests, scissors cuttings are made with scissors. Several pieces of paper (up to eight pieces) are placed together. The patterns are then cut with pointed scissors. Knife cuttings are made by putting several pieces of paper on a table. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the patterns into the paper with a knife.
In the past, paper cuts were usually made only by women and girls. They used scissors and paper to cut all kinds of pictures such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters(公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.
This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master. Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who can make a living by working together in workshops.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国最为流行的民间艺术之一——剪纸。
1．How long has paper cutting lasted at least?
A．About 600 years.
B．About 1，500 years.
C．About 2，000 years.
D．About 2，700 years.
B 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段可知，考古发现显示剪纸起源于六世纪，甚至有人认为还要早上几个世纪。由此可知，剪纸至少有约1 500年的历史了。
2．People put up paper cuts on the windows in order to ________．
A．make them look more beautiful
B．show others their excellent skills
C．bring them good luck in the new year
D．sell them on the Eve of the Spring Festival
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的To get rid of the old and bring good luck可知，人们把剪纸贴在窗户上，是为了摆脱老旧的东西，带来好运。
3．What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?
A．Two kinds of paper cuts.
B．Paper cuts are made by hand.
C．Paper cuts are made by machine.
D．The process of making paper cuts.
A 解析：段落大意题。通读第三段可知，本段介绍了两种不同的剪纸方法——剪刀剪纸和刻刀剪纸。
4．Paper cuts are usually about ________．
A．family members of the artists
B．sports and social activities
C．fights between animals
D．things in our daily life
D 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的... such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters(公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.可知，剪纸的内容大多是日常生活中常见的事物。
B
There is good news for ladies：The two happiest years of your life might have gone by, but things will not be always bad from now on. Women are most likely to reach the highest point of happiness at 85 years old, according to a new survey by the British National Health Service(NHS)．
To know people’s level of happiness, the 12-question survey asked 8，000 British adults to rate(评估) their levels of self-confidence, anxiety and sleep quality. Through those answers, NHS researchers got each adult’s grade. The grades were between 0－12 points and those getting four or higher were considered mentally ill.
The final findings show that women are more likely than men to report serious mental health problems throughout their lives, which is a surprising pattern for researchers. However, that possibility drops by the time both sexes reach their eighties. A closer look at the results shows that just 14 percent of women over the age of 85 have mental health problems. 28 percent of women aged 16 to 24, 18 percent of women aged 25 to 34, and 24 percent of women aged 45 to 54 report having mental illness. Meanwhile, almost one in five men aged 85 or older gets a grade showing mental health issues.
Generally speaking, it’s possible that women feel unhappier than men because they often “experience the pressure of domestic(家庭的) and caring responsibilities”， according to Kate Lovett, dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. But those negative feelings may drop in old age, as their children grow up and they are set free from many care-taking duties, she told The Times.
Still, your 85th birthday seems like a long way off. Don’t worry about it. There are a lot of ways to be happier regardless of your age, which are waiting for you to find them out and give them a try.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，女性通常比男性更容易患精神疾病，但是随着年龄增长，男女患精神疾病的风险会有所变化。
5．What was the 12-question survey done for?
A．Helping people become healthier.
B．Learning about people’s happiness.
C．Finding out the sources of people’s pressure.
D．Encouraging people to become more confident.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 To know people’s level of happiness可知，做这个调查是为了了解人们的幸福感。
6．What surprised the researchers?
A．People can develop mental illness throughout their lives.
B．Men are generally better at dealing with mental illness.
C．Women don’t like keeping their mental illness a secret.
D．Women are more likely to suffer from serious mental illness.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的The final findings show that women are more likely than men to report serious mental health problems throughout their lives, which is a surprising pattern for researchers.可知，令研究人员惊讶的是，女性比男性更容易患精神疾病。
7．Which of the following statements would Kate Lovett agree with?
A．Women’s pressure is mainly from family.
B．It’s difficult for women to avoid negative feelings.
C．Women should be set free from caring responsibilities.
D．Responsibilities at home may reduce women’s feelings of happiness.
D 解析：观点态度题。根据第四段中的Generally speaking, it’s possible...according to Kate Lovett, dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.可知，Kate Lovett认为女性在家里的责任减少了她们的幸福感。
七选五
Ways to Create Calm in Your Daily Life
Most of us need some space for calm in our lives.A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm.1.________ You can use these skills to create calm in your busy schedule.
Go walking.Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere.Simply walking and taking in the view is stress reducing.2.________ It makes room for new ideas to take root. Appreciate nature.When we think of nature we think of getting out into the open air, and that’s great if you can.3.________ Actually, nature is everywhere.Find a park or a small patch(小块地) of great green, or just stick your head out of the window! You have many ways to appreciate nature.
Listen to music. Many people listen to music to calm themselves down. Music actually lifts us out of ourselves.Discover what music works for you.4.________
Do some activities.Certain activities like yoga and taiji need quiet focus.5.________ They are good for the body, mind and spirit.Classes are a good place to begin, but once you learn the skills, you can practice anywhere: home，school or even on the road.
Try out some of these ways and you’ll soon be practicing “moments of calm”．
A．But what if you are in the city?
B．Notice the animals around you.
C．They are perfect for active calming.
D．Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling.
E．It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.
F．With enjoyable music even work can be “music to your ears”．
G．You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on, or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了繁忙的工作之余我们也需要使自己的内心保持平静。文中告诉了我们几种使自己平静的方法。
1．G 解析：根据上句可知，短短几分钟就可以创造我们需要的平静，根据下句可知，你可以用下面的方法在繁忙的安排中创造平静。G项“You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on, or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.”连接上下文，故选G项。
2．E 解析：根据上句可知，简单的散步和看风景就能减轻压力，而后一句是讲这样做的作用。E项“It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.”符合上下文，故选E项。
3．A 解析：根据上句可知，我们一提到自然就会想到去开阔的地方，空白处提出问题：如果在城市中怎么办？随后总结：自然随处可见。A项连接上下文，故选A项。
4．F 解析：本段主要讲通过听音乐来使自己平静，F项讲音乐的作用，且F项中出现了原词复现。
5．C 解析：上句提到瑜伽和太极，C项中的They指代的是上句提到的瑜伽和太极，这两种活动是保持平静的很好的活动，与上句紧密联系，故选C项。
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品句填词
1．I saw him run out with bare(赤裸的) feet.What was the matter?
2．There were lots of kids in my neighbourhood(社区) when I was growing up.
3．He told stories vividly(生动地) and held his audience’s attention.
4．Patricia looked beautiful and elegant(优雅的) as always.
5．The Whitney Museum of American Art holds an excellent collection of contemporary(当代的) American painting and sculpture.
6．We hope the project will stimulate(激发) students’ interest in science.
7．It is not polite to interrupt a speaker with frequent(频繁的) questions.
8．Those who came to dance were mostly(多半) young.
9．Our project is sponsored(赞助) by Mr. Zhang who comes from Guangdong Province.
10．He did say that he was to blame for breaking my favorite vase(花瓶) the day before yesterday.
完成句子
1．人们认为信息技术既有优点又有缺点。
It is believed that_ the Internet has both advantages and disadvantages.
→The Internet is believed to have both advantages and disadvantages.
→People believe that_the Internet has both advantages and disadvantages.
2．并不是所有的人都喜欢踢足球，他们也不喜欢看足球比赛。
Not all people are fond of playing football, nor do they enjoy/like watching football matches.
3．我厌倦了日复一日吃同样的东西。
I’m tired of eating the same food day after day.
4．由于缺钱我们被迫放弃这项实验。
We were forced to abandon doing the experiment for lack of money.
5．有些业余爱好者表现得非常好，即使那些专业人员都对他们大加赞叹。
Some amateurs can perform at such a high level that even professionals sing high praise for them．
单句语法填空
1．—Have you seen the headmaster today?
—No, he is said to have gone(go) to Yunnan on business.
2．This little boy is fond of listening to stories, so his grandfather often tells him stories in the evening.
3．When you sit in the same place day after day, you can suffer from boredom.
4．You deserve praising/to be praised(praise) because you have been helping him with his English.
5．Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a lack of exercise.
6．I’m not surprised that he became a writer. Even as a child he had a vivid(vividly) imagination.
7．The key to resolving the unemployment problem lies in_ creating more job opportunities.
8．That old chair should be thrown away．
9．When I was young, I had to move frequently(frequent)with my family.
10．You and your sister look very similar. I often mistake you for her.
完成句子
1．据说她曾在非洲做过志愿者医生，这使我们都感到非常惊讶。
It is said that she used to be a volunteer doctor in Africa, which surprises all of us.
2．现在世界人口每年都在增加。
The population of the world is increasing year after year now.
3．成功的第一要素就是热爱你的工作。
To be successful, the first thing to do is to be fond of/be keen on/fall in love with your work．
4．缺少睡眠导致汤姆记忆力很差而且无法集中注意力。
Lacking sleep/A lack of sleep caused Tom poor memory and poor concentration.
5．杰克从不想在一个地方待太久，所以他总在奔波辗转。
Jack never wanted to stay in one place for very long, so he was always on the move.
阅读理解
A
Paper cutting is one of China’s most popular folk arts. Archaeological(考古学上的) finds show that the tradition started in the 6th century; it is even supposed that the beginning of paper cutting is even a few centuries earlier.
Paper cuts have special importance at festivals and on holidays. To get rid of the old and bring good luck, people put up paper cuts on the windows on the Eve of the Spring Festival.
Paper cuts are not produced by machine, but by hand. They are done all over China, but are different in the method in different areas. There are two methods of making paper cuts—by using scissors(剪刀) or knives. As the name suggests, scissors cuttings are made with scissors. Several pieces of paper (up to eight pieces) are placed together. The patterns are then cut with pointed scissors. Knife cuttings are made by putting several pieces of paper on a table. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the patterns into the paper with a knife.
In the past, paper cuts were usually made only by women and girls. They used scissors and paper to cut all kinds of pictures such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters(公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.
This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master. Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who can make a living by working together in workshops.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国最为流行的民间艺术之一——剪纸。
1．How long has paper cutting lasted at least?
A．About 600 years.
B．About 1，500 years.
C．About 2，000 years.
D．About 2，700 years.
B 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段可知，考古发现显示剪纸起源于六世纪，甚至有人认为还要早上几个世纪。由此可知，剪纸至少有约1 500年的历史了。
2．People put up paper cuts on the windows in order to ________．
A．make them look more beautiful
B．show others their excellent skills
C．bring them good luck in the new year
D．sell them on the Eve of the Spring Festival
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的To get rid of the old and bring good luck可知，人们把剪纸贴在窗户上，是为了摆脱老旧的东西，带来好运。
3．What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?
A．Two kinds of paper cuts.
B．Paper cuts are made by hand.
C．Paper cuts are made by machine.
D．The process of making paper cuts.
A 解析：段落大意题。通读第三段可知，本段介绍了两种不同的剪纸方法——剪刀剪纸和刻刀剪纸。
4．Paper cuts are usually about ________．
A．family members of the artists
B．sports and social activities
C．fights between animals
D．things in our daily life
D 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的... such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters(公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.可知，剪纸的内容大多是日常生活中常见的事物。
B
There is good news for ladies：The two happiest years of your life might have gone by, but things will not be always bad from now on. Women are most likely to reach the highest point of happiness at 85 years old, according to a new survey by the British National Health Service(NHS)．
To know people’s level of happiness, the 12-question survey asked 8，000 British adults to rate(评估) their levels of self-confidence, anxiety and sleep quality. Through those answers, NHS researchers got each adult’s grade. The grades were between 0－12 points and those getting four or higher were considered mentally ill.
The final findings show that women are more likely than men to report serious mental health problems throughout their lives, which is a surprising pattern for researchers. However, that possibility drops by the time both sexes reach their eighties. A closer look at the results shows that just 14 percent of women over the age of 85 have mental health problems. 28 percent of women aged 16 to 24, 18 percent of women aged 25 to 34, and 24 percent of women aged 45 to 54 report having mental illness. Meanwhile, almost one in five men aged 85 or older gets a grade showing mental health issues.
Generally speaking, it’s possible that women feel unhappier than men because they often “experience the pressure of domestic(家庭的) and caring responsibilities”， according to Kate Lovett, dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. But those negative feelings may drop in old age, as their children grow up and they are set free from many care-taking duties, she told The Times.
Still, your 85th birthday seems like a long way off. Don’t worry about it. There are a lot of ways to be happier regardless of your age, which are waiting for you to find them out and give them a try.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，女性通常比男性更容易患精神疾病，但是随着年龄增长，男女患精神疾病的风险会有所变化。
5．What was the 12-question survey done for?
A．Helping people become healthier.
B．Learning about people’s happiness.
C．Finding out the sources of people’s pressure.
D．Encouraging people to become more confident.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 To know people’s level of happiness可知，做这个调查是为了了解人们的幸福感。
6．What surprised the researchers?
A．People can develop mental illness throughout their lives.
B．Men are generally better at dealing with mental illness.
C．Women don’t like keeping their mental illness a secret.
D．Women are more likely to suffer from serious mental illness.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的The final findings show that women are more likely than men to report serious mental health problems throughout their lives, which is a surprising pattern for researchers.可知，令研究人员惊讶的是，女性比男性更容易患精神疾病。
7．Which of the following statements would Kate Lovett agree with?
A．Women’s pressure is mainly from family.
B．It’s difficult for women to avoid negative feelings.
C．Women should be set free from caring responsibilities.
D．Responsibilities at home may reduce women’s feelings of happiness.
D 解析：观点态度题。根据第四段中的Generally speaking, it’s possible...according to Kate Lovett, dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.可知，Kate Lovett认为女性在家里的责任减少了她们的幸福感。
七选五
Ways to Create Calm in Your Daily Life
Most of us need some space for calm in our lives.A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm.1.________ You can use these skills to create calm in your busy schedule.
Go walking.Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere.Simply walking and taking in the view is stress reducing.2.________ It makes room for new ideas to take root. Appreciate nature.When we think of nature we think of getting out into the open air, and that’s great if you can.3.________ Actually, nature is everywhere.Find a park or a small patch(小块地) of great green, or just stick your head out of the window! You have many ways to appreciate nature.
Listen to music. Many people listen to music to calm themselves down. Music actually lifts us out of ourselves.Discover what music works for you.4.________
Do some activities.Certain activities like yoga and taiji need quiet focus.5.________ They are good for the body, mind and spirit.Classes are a good place to begin, but once you learn the skills, you can practice anywhere: home，school or even on the road.
Try out some of these ways and you’ll soon be practicing “moments of calm”．
A．But what if you are in the city?
B．Notice the animals around you.
C．They are perfect for active calming.
D．Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling.
E．It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.
F．With enjoyable music even work can be “music to your ears”．
G．You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on, or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了繁忙的工作之余我们也需要使自己的内心保持平静。文中告诉了我们几种使自己平静的方法。
1．G 解析：根据上句可知，短短几分钟就可以创造我们需要的平静，根据下句可知，你可以用下面的方法在繁忙的安排中创造平静。G项“You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on, or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.”连接上下文，故选G项。
2．E 解析：根据上句可知，简单的散步和看风景就能减轻压力，而后一句是讲这样做的作用。E项“It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.”符合上下文，故选E项。
3．A 解析：根据上句可知，我们一提到自然就会想到去开阔的地方，空白处提出问题：如果在城市中怎么办？随后总结：自然随处可见。A项连接上下文，故选A项。
4．F 解析：本段主要讲通过听音乐来使自己平静，F项讲音乐的作用，且F项中出现了原词复现。
5．C 解析：上句提到瑜伽和太极，C项中的They指代的是上句提到的瑜伽和太极，这两种活动是保持平静的很好的活动，与上句紧密联系，故选C项。
Section Ⅲ Using language & Writing
现在进行时的被动语态
一、现在进行时的被动语态的结构
肯定句
be(am/is/are)＋being done
否定句
be(am/is/are)＋not＋being done
一般疑问句
be(am/is/are)＋主语＋being done
特殊疑问句
特殊疑问词＋be(am/is/are)＋主语＋being done
◆We can’t take this road for the road is being repaired now.
我们不能走这条路，因为这条路正在修建。
◆It is reported that the water in the lake is not being protected now.
据报道，这个湖里的水现在没有得到保护。
◆Are the babies being taken care of by this nurse?
这些婴儿正由这个护士照看吗？
◆Who is being trained for the coming English speech contest?
谁为了即将举行的英语演讲比赛正接受训练？
二、现在进行时的被动语态的用法
1．表示说话时正在进行的被动动作。句中常用now, at the moment等时间状语。
◆As far as I know, he is now being treated in China.
据我所知，他现在正在中国接受治疗。
2．表示现阶段正在进行的被动动作，但该动作在说话的瞬间未必正在进行。
◆Many interesting experiments are being carried out these days.
最近许多有趣的实验正在被进行着。(说话时，并不一定正在进行)
3．表示一种经常性的被动行为，常与 always, constantly，frequently等副词连用，往往带有夸奖、羡慕、埋怨、讨厌等感彩。
◆I feel very amazed that the glasses of our living room are frequently being broken.
让我感到非常吃惊的是我们起居室的玻璃杯经常被打破。
单句语法填空
1．Now, the problem is being discussed(discuss) in the meeting room.
2．The high-speed railway between Beijing and Zhangjiakou is being built(build) at present.
3．Young people are encouraged(encourage) to think carefully about their future plans from time to time by their parents and teachers.
4．The bridge is being repaired(repair) at present, so we will have to choose another route.
5．According to reports, nowadays sharks are being killed(kill) at a surprising rate worldwide per year.
6．The school library is being decorated(decorate) these days, so you can’t borrow any books from it.
7．It is said that laws will be introduced(introduce) next year to protect ancient relics.
8．Most of the wells in this village have been polluted(pollute) up to now.
9．At this moment, the football match is being played(play) between France and German.
10．There is so much noise upstairs—a party is being held(hold) by some young people.
语法与写作
1．These animals are being hunted(这些动物在被捕杀) at such a speed that they will disappear soon.
2．Most of the buildings destroyed in the earthquake are being rebuilt(正在被重建)．
3．The classroom is being decorated(正在被装饰) with balloons and flowers right now and the students are preparing for the New Year Party.
4．Since your computer is being repaired(你的电脑正在被修理), you can use mine.
5．I am being treated(正在接受治疗) at the hospital now, so I cannot go to the cinema at present.
介绍一件艺术品
文体感知
用英语介绍一件艺术品，属于说明文。说明文是一种常见文体，它是以简明的文字介绍事物的形状、构造、变化、功用、特征等的文章。写作时，要让说明直观、形象，使读者如临其境。
增分佳句
1... .dates back to the late Western Zhou Dynasty.
2．It is assumed that... is of great significance to the study of the economic system and culture during the Tang Dynasty.
3．It is regarded as one of the precious treasures to the study of Chinese history.
写作要求
你的笔友Bob在2019年春节期间来中国旅游，看到好多地方都贴着“鲤鱼跳龙门”这幅年画，但他看不懂图画的内容，请你给他简单描述图画内容，并说明中国人喜爱这幅画的理由。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：鲤carp(单复数同形); 龙门Dragon Gate; 湍急的swift; 毅力perseverance
审题谋篇
项目
结论
体裁
说明文
话题
介绍年画
时态
一般现在时
人称
第三人称
词句推敲
1．词汇
①传统中国画 a traditional Chinese folk picture
②作为……而出名 be known as
③实现目标 achieve one’s goal
④一次又一次 again and again
⑤实现 come true/be realized
2．句式
①这是一幅传统的中国民间画，被称为“鲤鱼跳龙门”，深受中国人的欢迎和喜爱。
普通表达：This is a traditional Chinese folk picture, known as “Carp Jumping over the Dragon Gate” and it is popular and deeply loved by Chinese people.
高级表达：This is a traditional Chinese folk picture, known as “Carp Jumping over the Dragon Gate”， which is popular and deeply loved by Chinese people.(用非限制性定语从句改写)
②这就是中国人非常欣赏这幅画的原因。
普通表达：This is the reason why Chinese people are fond of it very much.
高级表达：That’s why Chinese people are fond of it very much.(用表语从句改写)
妙笔成篇
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One possible version：
This is a traditional Chinese folk picture, known as“Carp Jumping over the Dragon Gate”， which is popular and deeply loved by Chinese people.
You can see a red carp jumping over a gate. It looks wonderfully alive. As the legend goes, the carp in the Yellow River wanted to achieve their goal. They tried to jump over the swift river again and again and one finally succeeded and became a real “dragon”．
The picture means that you should work hard in order to make your dream come true and it is a symbol of courage, perseverance, and achievement as well as good luck. That’s why Chinese people are fond of it very much.
单句语法填空
1．(2018·天津卷)My washing machine is being repaired(repair) this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.
2．To our delight, many endangered species are being protected(protect) by the government now.
3．My hometown is situated(situate) in southern Shandong Province.
4．Money is being collected(collect) for the Hope Project.
5．This programme has been broadcast(broadcast) by a local TV station many times.
6．That bridge is being built(build). I can’t stand the noise.
7．New Year’s Day is coming and Children’s Park is being prepared(prepare) for it.
8．The old man was killed(kill) by a car when he crossed the road.
9．The meeting which is being held(hold) now is of great importance.
10．She is one of the girls in our class who are being trained(train) for the coming match now.
阅读理解
A
Buying folk art paintings has been a passion of mine.I found some pieces recently.The problem was that I could only afford one and I was having trouble in deciding which one to buy.
The first painting was a work of Bill Dodge. He created it in 1962 and named it First Trolley to Van Nuys. The painting shows the center of a town, with a lot of people in the windows and on the street.
Thomas Chambers is one of America’s most famous folk artists.The painting of him shows a fishing scene with villagers and boats. It may have great value in the future.But it doesn’t suit my taste.
Another folk art piece was painted by Rev. Howard Finster in 1988.It is titled Howard in 1944.The smile on this portrait is very engaging(迷人的) and it makes me smile just as big.
Alligator Fisher is a folk art painting created in 1940.The blue of the bayou(海湾) is very calming and the trees give it a very Southern feel.There is a house in the painting and I like this one very much. It reminds me of Louisiana, where I was born.
A Letter from My Mother is one that I found during a journey. The look on the girl’s face is so serious and sad. The painting itself is great; it just makes me feel sad. I had no idea where this folk art painting should hang.
At last, I decided to buy the one that can give me a good mood every day. What is more important than a good mood?
【解题导语】 作者发现了几幅民间艺术绘画，最后因为经济原因只买了其中的一幅。
1．What do we know about the folk art painting by Bill Dodge?
A．It is a portrait of the painter.
B．Not many houses can be seen in it.
C．It was created in the middle of 1960s.
D．It tells something about people’s life in a town.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的The painting shows the center of a town, with a lot of people in the windows and on the street.可知这幅画展示了一个小镇上的生活片段。
2．As for the painting by Thomas Chambers, the author didn’t ________．
A．know where it was created
B．think it would be valuable
C．think it was suitable for him/her
D．know what its meaning was
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的But it doesn’t suit my taste.可知作者不是很喜欢这幅画。
3．How did the author most probably feel about the painting Alligator Fisher?
A．Calm. B．Scared.
C．Surprised. D．Unhappy.
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的The blue of the bayou(海湾) is very calming可知作者看到这幅画时应该感到很平静。
4．What was the problem with A Letter from My Mother?
A．It cost too much.
B．It was upsetting.
C．It wasn’t well painted.
D．It was too large.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的The painting itself is great; it just makes me feel sad.可知这幅画的问题就是看起来让人难过。
B
While some primary schools no longer have recess(课间休息), and people like New Jersey Governor Chris Christie argue(争论) that school days should be even longer, a few schools are already moving in a different direction. Some are testing outstanding desks, and realizing that a little bit of activity can actually be good for students’ attention. Others, like Ward Elementary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are starting to fill classrooms with exercise bikes, so students can work out while they learn.
The Read and Ride program at Ward began five years ago. One classroom is equipped with enough exercise bikes for a full class of students, and teachers bring students there throughout the day to use them. As they ride, they read.
As the primary school studied testing data(数据) at the end of the school year, they found that students who had spent the most time in the program achieved an 83% proficiency(熟练度) in reading, while those who spent the least time in the program had failing scores—only 41% proficiency.
“Riding exercise bikes makes reading fun for many kids who get frustrated(挫败的) when they read，” says Scott Ertl, who started the program.“They have a way to deal with that frustration they feel while they ride.”
Using the bikes also gets students to exercise when they might not otherwise want to in gym class.“Many students who are overweight struggle with sports and activities since they don’t want to always be last or lose，” Ertl explains. “On exercise bikes, students can exercise at a comfortable pace according to their own level—without anyone noticing when they slow down or take a break.”
Over the last five years, the Read and Ride program has been introduced to 30 other schools.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。美国一所小学用自行车替代课桌，让学生在阅读的同时也能运动健身。
5．Which of the following would Chris Christie agree with?
A．Students should have a good rest.
B．Students should do more exercise.
C．Students should use standing desks.
D．Students should spend more time studying.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的Chris Christie argue(争论) that school days should be even longer可知，他认为学生在校学习的时间应该延长，即花更多的时间学习。
6．What do the numbers in paragraph 3 show?
A．The program helps students learn better.
B．Students show great interest in the program.
C．The program is more popular with primary schools.
D．Slow learners are more willing to take part in the program.
A 解析：推理判断题。第三段中的数据是对“边读书边骑车”计划对学生阅读能力影响的分析——在该计划中花费时间最多的学生在阅读方面达到了83%的熟练度，而那些在该计划中花费时间最少的学生只有41%的熟练度。由此可知，该计划有利于帮助学生学得更好。
7．According to Scott Ertl, what’s one advantage of the program?
A．It can replace the gym class.
B．It makes reading more interesting.
C．It teaches students how to lose weight.
D．It allows students to get close to nature.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中Scott Ertl介绍该计划的优势Riding exercise bikes makes reading fun for many kids who get frustrated(挫败的) when they read可知答案。
8．What can we learn about the program?
A．More sports activities will be added to it.
B．It has got support from the government.
C．Many people have doubts about it.
D．It has proved to be a success.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的the Read and Ride program has been introduced to 30 other schools可知，该计划经证明是成功的。
语法填空
China Is One of the World’s Oldest Civilizations
China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations.1.___________ is a state located in East Asia. China is rich in history, ancient Chinese architecture and culture, and has contributed 2.__________ (wide) to global arts.
It is a common knowledge that gunpowder was first made in China, though it is a misunderstanding 3.____________ the Chinese used it only for festivals. In fact, the Chinese had various weapons(武器) 4.____________ (use) gunpowder.
Calligraphy is one of the major arts of China, and has recently entered the Western world. Chinese literature 5.____________(exist) since around 1，000 BC.
The total population of China is 6.____________(much) than one billion. Around a fifth of the world’s population 7.____________(live) in China.
The Chinese consider red as their 8.____________(luck) color. Red is a symbol of happiness for them and is commonly used at Chinese festivals, weddings, birthdays and other festive(喜庆的) occasions. The giant panda is China’s most beloved animal. Pandas are also considered a symbol of bravery.
The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, 9.____________(build) by Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China. It is the largest engineering project ever carried out 10.____________ the history of mankind.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了有关中国的一些有趣的事实。
1．It 解析：考查代词。本句中缺少主语，且指代上文的“China”，故填It。
2．widely 解析：考查副词。副词修饰谓语“has contributed”，故填widely。
3．that 解析：考查引导词。分析句子可知，此处为that引导的主语从句。误解分析：不要误填what。因为从句中不缺少句子成分，所以用that引导从句，that不充当任何成分，只起到连接作用。
4．using 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，名词weapons与动词use之间为主动关系，故用现在分词作后置定语。
5．has existed 解析：考查时态。根据时间状语“since around 1，000 BC”可知，应使用现在完成时态，故填has existed。
6．more 解析：考查固定搭配。短语more than后接数词，意为“超过，多于”。
7．live/lives 解析：考查谓语动词。population前有百分数或分数修饰时，其谓语动词用单数或复数形式均可。
8．lucky 解析：考查词性转换。形容词修饰名词color。lucky color意为“幸运色”。
9．built 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，动词build与逻辑主语“The Great Wall of China”为被动关系，故用过去分词built。
10．in 解析：考查介词。短语in the history of意为“在……的历史中”。故填in。
应用文写作
假设你是李华，你的笔友Lisa想了解中国画的相关知识，请根据下面提示写一封电子邮件，简要介绍中国画并说明人们喜欢中国画的原因。
要点：
1．中国画是一种用毛笔和墨水或水彩画在宣纸或丝绸上的绘画艺术；
2．中国有许多著名的画家，其中之一是齐白石，他画的小虾深受人们的欢迎；另外一位是徐悲鸿，他画的马栩栩如生；
3．中国画是绘画、诗歌、书法和印章的完美结合；
4．中国画不仅使人们的生活更美，还能给人们带来艺术享受。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：书法calligraphy；印章seal；结合combination
Dear Lisa，
Everyone agrees that traditional Chinese painting is very beautiful. In my opinion, the reasons why people like it are as follows.________________ _____________________________________
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Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
One possible version：
Dear Lisa，
Everyone agrees that traditional Chinese painting is very beautiful. In my opinion, the reasons why people like it are as follows.
First, it is the art of painting on a piece of Xuan paper or silk with a Chinese brush, ink or watercolors. The styles of traditional Chinese paintings are close to reality and easy to understand. Besides, there are many outstanding traditional Chinese painters, one of whom is Qi Baishi. His paintings of little shrimps are well received by many people. Another famous Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, is famous for his paintings of horses, which look so alive. What’s more, traditional Chinese painting is a perfect combination of pictures, poetry, calligraphy and seals.
All in all, traditional Chinese painting not only makes our life beautiful, but also brings artistic enjoyment to us.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
《谁动了我的奶酪？》是美国作家斯宾塞·约翰逊写的一个寓言故事，每页都配有主人翁滑稽可爱、个性鲜明的漫画形象。该书自1998年9月出版后，两年中销售2 000万册，同时迅速跃居《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《商业周刊》最畅销图书排行榜第一名。
[词句积累]
1．nourish/'n?rI?/vt.滋养，抚养
2．rodent/'r??dnt/n.[动]啮齿动物
3．instinct/'InstI?kt/n.本能，天性
4．nibble/'nIbl/v.啃，一点一点地咬
5．labyrinth/'l?b?rInθ/n.迷宫
6．corridor/'k?rId??(r)/n.走廊，通道
7．Once, long ago in a land far away, there lived four little characters who ran through a maze looking for cheese to nourish them and make them happy.
分析：该句中who引导定语从句修饰先行词characters；looking for cheese是现在分词短语作伴随状语。
Who Moved My Cheese? (excerpt)
Once, long ago in a land far away, there lived four little characters who ran through a maze looking for cheese to nourish them and make them happy.
Two were mice named “Sniff” and “Scurry” and two were little people—beings who were as small as mice but who looked and acted a lot like people today. Their names were “Hem” and “Haw”．
Due to their small size, it would be easy not to notice what the four of them were doing. But if you looked closely enough, you could discover the most amazing things!
Every day, the mice and the little people spent time in the Maze looking for their own special cheese. The mice, Sniff and Scurry, possessing only simple rodent brains, but good instincts, searched for the hard nibbling cheese they liked, as mice often do.
The two little people, Hem and Haw, used their brains, filled with many beliefs and emotions, to search for a very different kind of cheese—with a capital C—which they believed would make them feel happy and successful.
As different as the mice and little people were, they shared something in common. Every morning, they each put on their jogging suits and running shoes, left their little homes, and raced out into the Maze looking for their favorite cheese.
The Maze was a labyrinth of corridors and chambers, some containing delicious cheese. But there were also dark corners and blind alleys leading nowhere. It was an easy place for anyone to get lost.
《谁动了我的奶酪？》(节选)
从前，在一个遥远的地方，住着四个小家伙。为了填饱肚子和享受乐趣，他们在一座迷宫里跑来跑去，在那里寻找一种叫“奶酪”的食物。
有两个小家伙是老鼠，一个叫“嗅嗅”，另一个叫“匆匆”。另外两个家伙则是小矮人，和老鼠一般大小，但和人一个模样，而且他们的行为也和我们今天的人类差不多。他们的名字，一个叫“哼哼”，另一个叫“唧唧”。
由于他们四个实在太小了，他们在干什么当然不太会引起旁人的注意。但如果你凑近去仔细观察，你会发现许多令人惊奇不已的事情！
这两个老鼠和这两个小矮人每天都在迷宫中度过，在其中寻找他们各自喜欢的奶酪。嗅嗅、匆匆的大脑和其他啮齿类动物的差不多一样简单，但他们有很好的直觉。和别的老鼠一样，他们喜欢的是那种适合啃咬的、硬一点的奶酪。
而那两个小矮人，哼哼和唧唧，则靠头脑行事，他们的脑袋里装满了各种信念和情感。他们要找的是一种特殊的带字母“C”的奶酪。他们相信，这样的奶酪会给他们带来幸福，使他们成功。
尽管小老鼠和小矮人各不相同，但他们做的事情有些是差不多的。每天早上，他们会各自穿上运动服和慢跑鞋，离开他们的小房子，跑进迷宫寻找他们各自钟爱的奶酪。
迷宫中有许多曲折的走廊和好像蜂窝似的房间，其中的一些房间里藏着美味的奶酪，但有的地方则是黑暗的角落和隐蔽的死胡同，任何人走进去都很容易迷路。
四大核心素养养成档案
核心素养
具体能力
模块效果评价
问题原因分析
语言能力
词汇的识记能力、语言的运用能力
文化品格
对中外文化的理解与鉴赏能力
思维品质
用英语进行分析、概括与推断的能力
学习能力
自我选用学习策略、方法和评价的能力
课件22张PPT。Unit 4 Amazing artis being discussedis being builtare encouragedis being repairedare being killedis being decoratedwill be introducedhave been pollutedis being playedis being heldThese animals are being huntedare beingis being decoratedrebuiltyour computer is being repairedam being treateda traditional Chinese folk picturebe known asachieve one’s goalagain and againcome true/be realizedThis is a traditional Chinese folk picture, known as“Carp Jumping over the Dragon Gate”， which is popularand deeply loved by Chinese people.That’s why Chinese people are fond of it very much.按ESC键退出全屏播放本部分内容讲解结束
单句语法填空
1．(2018·天津卷)My washing machine is being repaired(repair) this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.
2．To our delight, many endangered species are being protected(protect) by the government now.
3．My hometown is situated(situate) in southern Shandong Province.
4．Money is being collected(collect) for the Hope Project.
5．This programme has been broadcast(broadcast) by a local TV station many times.
6．That bridge is being built(build). I can’t stand the noise.
7．New Year’s Day is coming and Children’s Park is being prepared(prepare) for it.
8．The old man was killed(kill) by a car when he crossed the road.
9．The meeting which is being held(hold) now is of great importance.
10．She is one of the girls in our class who are being trained(train) for the coming match now.
阅读理解
A
Buying folk art paintings has been a passion of mine.I found some pieces recently.The problem was that I could only afford one and I was having trouble in deciding which one to buy.
The first painting was a work of Bill Dodge. He created it in 1962 and named it First Trolley to Van Nuys. The painting shows the center of a town, with a lot of people in the windows and on the street.
Thomas Chambers is one of America’s most famous folk artists.The painting of him shows a fishing scene with villagers and boats. It may have great value in the future.But it doesn’t suit my taste.
Another folk art piece was painted by Rev. Howard Finster in 1988.It is titled Howard in 1944.The smile on this portrait is very engaging(迷人的) and it makes me smile just as big.
Alligator Fisher is a folk art painting created in 1940.The blue of the bayou(海湾) is very calming and the trees give it a very Southern feel.There is a house in the painting and I like this one very much. It reminds me of Louisiana, where I was born.
A Letter from My Mother is one that I found during a journey. The look on the girl’s face is so serious and sad. The painting itself is great; it just makes me feel sad. I had no idea where this folk art painting should hang.
At last, I decided to buy the one that can give me a good mood every day. What is more important than a good mood?
【解题导语】 作者发现了几幅民间艺术绘画，最后因为经济原因只买了其中的一幅。
1．What do we know about the folk art painting by Bill Dodge?
A．It is a portrait of the painter.
B．Not many houses can be seen in it.
C．It was created in the middle of 1960s.
D．It tells something about people’s life in a town.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的The painting shows the center of a town, with a lot of people in the windows and on the street.可知这幅画展示了一个小镇上的生活片段。
2．As for the painting by Thomas Chambers, the author didn’t ________．
A．know where it was created
B．think it would be valuable
C．think it was suitable for him/her
D．know what its meaning was
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的But it doesn’t suit my taste.可知作者不是很喜欢这幅画。
3．How did the author most probably feel about the painting Alligator Fisher?
A．Calm. B．Scared.
C．Surprised. D．Unhappy.
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的The blue of the bayou(海湾) is very calming可知作者看到这幅画时应该感到很平静。
4．What was the problem with A Letter from My Mother?
A．It cost too much.
B．It was upsetting.
C．It wasn’t well painted.
D．It was too large.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的The painting itself is great; it just makes me feel sad.可知这幅画的问题就是看起来让人难过。
B
While some primary schools no longer have recess(课间休息), and people like New Jersey Governor Chris Christie argue(争论) that school days should be even longer, a few schools are already moving in a different direction. Some are testing outstanding desks, and realizing that a little bit of activity can actually be good for students’ attention. Others, like Ward Elementary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are starting to fill classrooms with exercise bikes, so students can work out while they learn.
The Read and Ride program at Ward began five years ago. One classroom is equipped with enough exercise bikes for a full class of students, and teachers bring students there throughout the day to use them. As they ride, they read.
As the primary school studied testing data(数据) at the end of the school year, they found that students who had spent the most time in the program achieved an 83% proficiency(熟练度) in reading, while those who spent the least time in the program had failing scores—only 41% proficiency.
“Riding exercise bikes makes reading fun for many kids who get frustrated(挫败的) when they read，” says Scott Ertl, who started the program.“They have a way to deal with that frustration they feel while they ride.”
Using the bikes also gets students to exercise when they might not otherwise want to in gym class.“Many students who are overweight struggle with sports and activities since they don’t want to always be last or lose，” Ertl explains. “On exercise bikes, students can exercise at a comfortable pace according to their own level—without anyone noticing when they slow down or take a break.”
Over the last five years, the Read and Ride program has been introduced to 30 other schools.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。美国一所小学用自行车替代课桌，让学生在阅读的同时也能运动健身。
5．Which of the following would Chris Christie agree with?
A．Students should have a good rest.
B．Students should do more exercise.
C．Students should use standing desks.
D．Students should spend more time studying.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的Chris Christie argue(争论) that school days should be even longer可知，他认为学生在校学习的时间应该延长，即花更多的时间学习。
6．What do the numbers in paragraph 3 show?
A．The program helps students learn better.
B．Students show great interest in the program.
C．The program is more popular with primary schools.
D．Slow learners are more willing to take part in the program.
A 解析：推理判断题。第三段中的数据是对“边读书边骑车”计划对学生阅读能力影响的分析——在该计划中花费时间最多的学生在阅读方面达到了83%的熟练度，而那些在该计划中花费时间最少的学生只有41%的熟练度。由此可知，该计划有利于帮助学生学得更好。
7．According to Scott Ertl, what’s one advantage of the program?
A．It can replace the gym class.
B．It makes reading more interesting.
C．It teaches students how to lose weight.
D．It allows students to get close to nature.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中Scott Ertl介绍该计划的优势Riding exercise bikes makes reading fun for many kids who get frustrated(挫败的) when they read可知答案。
8．What can we learn about the program?
A．More sports activities will be added to it.
B．It has got support from the government.
C．Many people have doubts about it.
D．It has proved to be a success.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的the Read and Ride program has been introduced to 30 other schools可知，该计划经证明是成功的。
语法填空
China Is One of the World’s Oldest Civilizations
China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations.1.___________ is a state located in East Asia. China is rich in history, ancient Chinese architecture and culture, and has contributed 2.__________ (wide) to global arts.
It is a common knowledge that gunpowder was first made in China, though it is a misunderstanding 3.____________ the Chinese used it only for festivals. In fact, the Chinese had various weapons(武器) 4.____________ (use) gunpowder.
Calligraphy is one of the major arts of China, and has recently entered the Western world. Chinese literature 5.____________(exist) since around 1，000 BC.
The total population of China is 6.____________(much) than one billion. Around a fifth of the world’s population 7.____________(live) in China.
The Chinese consider red as their 8.____________(luck) color. Red is a symbol of happiness for them and is commonly used at Chinese festivals, weddings, birthdays and other festive(喜庆的) occasions. The giant panda is China’s most beloved animal. Pandas are also considered a symbol of bravery.
The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, 9.____________(build) by Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China. It is the largest engineering project ever carried out 10.____________ the history of mankind.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了有关中国的一些有趣的事实。
1．It 解析：考查代词。本句中缺少主语，且指代上文的“China”，故填It。
2．widely 解析：考查副词。副词修饰谓语“has contributed”，故填widely。
3．that 解析：考查引导词。分析句子可知，此处为that引导的主语从句。误解分析：不要误填what。因为从句中不缺少句子成分，所以用that引导从句，that不充当任何成分，只起到连接作用。
4．using 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，名词weapons与动词use之间为主动关系，故用现在分词作后置定语。
5．has existed 解析：考查时态。根据时间状语“since around 1，000 BC”可知，应使用现在完成时态，故填has existed。
6．more 解析：考查固定搭配。短语more than后接数词，意为“超过，多于”。
7．live/lives 解析：考查谓语动词。population前有百分数或分数修饰时，其谓语动词用单数或复数形式均可。
8．lucky 解析：考查词性转换。形容词修饰名词color。lucky color意为“幸运色”。
9．built 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，动词build与逻辑主语“The Great Wall of China”为被动关系，故用过去分词built。
10．in 解析：考查介词。短语in the history of意为“在……的历史中”。故填in。
应用文写作
假设你是李华，你的笔友Lisa想了解中国画的相关知识，请根据下面提示写一封电子邮件，简要介绍中国画并说明人们喜欢中国画的原因。
要点：
1．中国画是一种用毛笔和墨水或水彩画在宣纸或丝绸上的绘画艺术；
2．中国有许多著名的画家，其中之一是齐白石，他画的小虾深受人们的欢迎；另外一位是徐悲鸿，他画的马栩栩如生；
3．中国画是绘画、诗歌、书法和印章的完美结合；
4．中国画不仅使人们的生活更美，还能给人们带来艺术享受。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：书法calligraphy；印章seal；结合combination
Dear Lisa，
Everyone agrees that traditional Chinese painting is very beautiful. In my opinion, the reasons why people like it are as follows.________________ _____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
One possible version：
Dear Lisa，
Everyone agrees that traditional Chinese painting is very beautiful. In my opinion, the reasons why people like it are as follows.
First, it is the art of painting on a piece of Xuan paper or silk with a Chinese brush, ink or watercolors. The styles of traditional Chinese paintings are close to reality and easy to understand. Besides, there are many outstanding traditional Chinese painters, one of whom is Qi Baishi. His paintings of little shrimps are well received by many people. Another famous Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, is famous for his paintings of horses, which look so alive. What’s more, traditional Chinese painting is a perfect combination of pictures, poetry, calligraphy and seals.
All in all, traditional Chinese painting not only makes our life beautiful, but also brings artistic enjoyment to us.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
《谁动了我的奶酪？》是美国作家斯宾塞·约翰逊写的一个寓言故事，每页都配有主人翁滑稽可爱、个性鲜明的漫画形象。该书自1998年9月出版后，两年中销售2 000万册，同时迅速跃居《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《商业周刊》最畅销图书排行榜第一名。
[词句积累]
1．nourish/'n?rI?/vt.滋养，抚养
2．rodent/'r??dnt/n.[动]啮齿动物
3．instinct/'InstI?kt/n.本能，天性
4．nibble/'nIbl/v.啃，一点一点地咬
5．labyrinth/'l?b?rInθ/n.迷宫
6．corridor/'k?rId??(r)/n.走廊，通道
7．Once, long ago in a land far away, there lived four little characters who ran through a maze looking for cheese to nourish them and make them happy.
分析：该句中who引导定语从句修饰先行词characters；looking for cheese是现在分词短语作伴随状语。
Who Moved My Cheese? (excerpt)
Once, long ago in a land far away, there lived four little characters who ran through a maze looking for cheese to nourish them and make them happy.
Two were mice named “Sniff” and “Scurry” and two were little people—beings who were as small as mice but who looked and acted a lot like people today. Their names were “Hem” and “Haw”．
Due to their small size, it would be easy not to notice what the four of them were doing. But if you looked closely enough, you could discover the most amazing things!
Every day, the mice and the little people spent time in the Maze looking for their own special cheese. The mice, Sniff and Scurry, possessing only simple rodent brains, but good instincts, searched for the hard nibbling cheese they liked, as mice often do.
The two little people, Hem and Haw, used their brains, filled with many beliefs and emotions, to search for a very different kind of cheese—with a capital C—which they believed would make them feel happy and successful.
As different as the mice and little people were, they shared something in common. Every morning, they each put on their jogging suits and running shoes, left their little homes, and raced out into the Maze looking for their favorite cheese.
The Maze was a labyrinth of corridors and chambers, some containing delicious cheese. But there were also dark corners and blind alleys leading nowhere. It was an easy place for anyone to get lost.
《谁动了我的奶酪？》(节选)
从前，在一个遥远的地方，住着四个小家伙。为了填饱肚子和享受乐趣，他们在一座迷宫里跑来跑去，在那里寻找一种叫“奶酪”的食物。
有两个小家伙是老鼠，一个叫“嗅嗅”，另一个叫“匆匆”。另外两个家伙则是小矮人，和老鼠一般大小，但和人一个模样，而且他们的行为也和我们今天的人类差不多。他们的名字，一个叫“哼哼”，另一个叫“唧唧”。
由于他们四个实在太小了，他们在干什么当然不太会引起旁人的注意。但如果你凑近去仔细观察，你会发现许多令人惊奇不已的事情！
这两个老鼠和这两个小矮人每天都在迷宫中度过，在其中寻找他们各自喜欢的奶酪。嗅嗅、匆匆的大脑和其他啮齿类动物的差不多一样简单，但他们有很好的直觉。和别的老鼠一样，他们喜欢的是那种适合啃咬的、硬一点的奶酪。
而那两个小矮人，哼哼和唧唧，则靠头脑行事，他们的脑袋里装满了各种信念和情感。他们要找的是一种特殊的带字母“C”的奶酪。他们相信，这样的奶酪会给他们带来幸福，使他们成功。
尽管小老鼠和小矮人各不相同，但他们做的事情有些是差不多的。每天早上，他们会各自穿上运动服和慢跑鞋，离开他们的小房子，跑进迷宫寻找他们各自钟爱的奶酪。
迷宫中有许多曲折的走廊和好像蜂窝似的房间，其中的一些房间里藏着美味的奶酪，但有的地方则是黑暗的角落和隐蔽的死胡同，任何人走进去都很容易迷路。
四大核心素养养成档案
核心素养
具体能力
模块效果评价
问题原因分析
语言能力
词汇的识记能力、语言的运用能力
文化品格
对中外文化的理解与鉴赏能力
思维品质
用英语进行分析、概括与推断的能力
学习能力
自我选用学习策略、方法和评价的能力
重点单词
重点词汇夯实练
1.①The picture shows us a touching moment when a little girl comes to greet(greet)her working mom cheerfully.
②The two students exchanged greetings(greet) when they met.
2.①There are loads(load) of great places to see in Australia.
②a.Trucks which were loaded(load) with food and clothes rushed to the areas hit by the earthquake without a stop.
b.Standing on the bank, the children watched the ship loaded(load) with all kinds of goods.
③It takes a load off_my mind to leave the child in your charge.
3.①I can not imagine the boy speaking(speak) so rudely to his parents.
②It doesn’t take much imagination(imagine) to guess what she meant.
4.①a.They lacked(lack) the skill to communicate with others, so they failed in the competition.
b.They were lacking(lack) in the skill to communicate with others, so they failed in the competition.
c.Lacking(lack) the skill to communicate with others, they failed in the competition.
d.For lack of the skill to communicate with others, they failed in the competition.
②Her decision seems to show a lack of political judgement.
重点短语
会书写
1.make an impression on 给……留下印象
2.get a load of 注意，仔细看
3.come up 被提出，被提及；即将出现；走近；上来
4.have a mind of one’s own 有自己的主见
5._for oneself_ 亲自
6._reach out to sb. 与某人交流；向某人提供/寻求帮助
7.by the way_ 顺便说一下
8.mistake...for... 把……误认为……
9.lie in 在于
10.due to 由于
11.be fond of... 喜欢……
12.on the move 在行进；在行动
13.day after day 日复一日
14.sing high praise for 高度赞扬……
会应用
1.(全国卷)When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you.
2.An old beggar came up_to us and asked for money when we waited for our bus at the station.
3.Get a load of that boy over there. I wonder what his name is.
4.The scientists worked hard in the laboratory day after day.
5.It is human nature that all of us are fond of beauty. Everybody was born with a heart for beauty.
6.The most important quality(品质) of a good teacher lies in his sense of responsibility and love for his students.
重点句型
句式
仿写
1.It seems (that)... 看起来……
(教材P39)When I look into her eyes it seems she has a mind of her own！
看起来她还没决定国庆节去哪儿度假。
It seems that she still hasn’t made up her mind yet as where to go for the National Day holidays.
2.“do/does/did＋动词原形” 用来强调谓语动词
(教材P39)They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.
过马路时，务必(千万)要小心啊！
Do be careful when you cross the street.
3.It is said that... 据说/人们说……
(教材P45)It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horse painting as his teacher, the artist replied，“ I... very teachers.”
据说，上周那个地区遭到一场严重的暴风雪的袭击。
It was said that a heavy snowstorm hit that area last week.
单元语法
单句语法填空
1．Look! The foreign guests are being shown(show) around our school by Mr. Zhang.
2．Printing was introduced(introduce) into Europe from China.
3．Wait a minute. The dishes for the dinner are being cooked(cook) in the kitchen.
4．English is spoken(speak) by lots of people in the world.
5．The question about where the factory is going to be built is being discussed(discuss) now.
课件12张PPT。to greetgreetingsloadswere loadedloadedoffspeakingimaginationlackedlackingLackingForofmake an impression onget a load ofcome uphave a mind of one’s ownfor oneselfreach out to sb.by the waymistake...for...lie indue tobe fond of...on the moveday after daysing high praise forreach out tocame upGet a load ofday after dayare fond oflies inIt seems thatDo be carefulIt was said thatare being shownwas introducedare being cookedis spokenis being discussed按ESC键退出全屏播放本部分内容讲解结束单元过关检测(四)
(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How much money does the man need to borrow?
A．10 dollars.
B．20 dollars.
C．30 dollars.
2．What did the woman do this afternoon?
A．She did homework.
B．She read in her room.
C．She cleaned the sitting room.
3．What’s the weather like now?
A．Rainy.
B．Snowy.
C．Sunny.
4．What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
A．Boss and employee.
B．Brother and sister.
C．Husband and wife.
5．What does the man probably do?
A．A student.
B．An operator.
C．A secretary.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why doesn’t the woman suggest flowers?
A．They are boring.
B．They are expensive.
C．They are not in season.
7．What present does the man decide to take?
A．Flowers.
B．Chocolates.
C．A plant.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．How much should the man pay for one night?
A．$170.
B．$150.
C．$130.
9．How can the man get a membership card?
A．By paying $100.
B．By staying here for 10 days.
C．By having dinner here for five times.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．How does the woman usually go to work?
A．By subway.
B．By car.
C．On foot.
11．What do we know about the man’s brother?
A．He works near his home.
B．He doesn’t like driving a car.
C．He often goes to work on foot.
12．What does the man do to protect the earth?
A．He never drives to work.
B．He goes to work by bus.
C．He shares a car with Mary.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What does the woman want to buy for herself?
A．A skirt in size 8.
B．A skirt in size 10.
C．A dress in size 8.
14．What disappointed the woman?
A．That there are no red skirts in the store.
B．That there are no red dresses for her in the store.
C．That there are no skirts in her size.
15．What color does the woman’s daughter like?
A．Red.
B．Blue.
C．White.
16．How much does the woman have to pay for the dress?
A．80 dollars.
B．90 dollars.
C．100 dollars.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What does the speaker do?
A．A tour guide.
B．An artist.
C．A photographer.
18．When will the group arrive in India?
A．On the 5th of November.
B．On the 6th of November.
C．On the 7th of November.
19．How many types of birds are there in the wildlife park?
A．About 10.
B．About 20.
C．About 300.
20．What can people in the group do in New Delhi?
A．Go sightseeing or go shopping.
B．Travel around on elephants.
C．Have lunch and dinner.
答案：1－5.ABCCA 6－10.CBBAB 11－15.BCBCC
16－20.ABCCA
听力材料
(Text 1)
M: The T-shirt costs 30 dollars.I only have 20 dollars on me.① Could you lend me some?
W：Sure.Here you are.
(Text 2)
M：Have you seen my homework?
W：No.Ask Mom about it.She was doing cleaning in the sitting room.I was reading in my room the whole afternoon.②
(Text 3)
W：Where is my umbrella? I cannot find it.
M：Why do you want to take an umbrella with you？It’s a beautiful day now.③
W：It will rain this afternoon.
(Text 4)
W：How about going boating this afternoon?
M：But I need to finish my work report.
W：You are working all the time.Why can’t you spare any time for me and the kids？④
M：Sorry.I promise I’ll go to the cinema with you tonight.
(Text 5)
W：Hi, Mike.This is Ann speaking.I’m calling to ask you for a favor.
M：Go ahead, Ann.
W：I’m not feeling right now.Could you help me ask for a day off?
M：OK.I’ll tell our teacher Mrs.Smith you can’t come to school today.⑤
(Text 6)
M：My boss has invited me to dinner at his house tomorrow night, but I don’t know what sort of present I should take.
W：I suppose flowers are best, but it’s not a good time of year for them⑥ and people always take chocolates; that’s boring.What about a plant? It’s lovely and not expensive.
M：I think I’d be happier with the boring chocolates⑦ than with a plant actually, but thanks for the ideas, anyway.
(Text 7)
M：Hi, do you have a double room available for tonight?
W：Let me check...We still have a few double rooms, sir.
M：OK.What’s the rate?
W：It’s 150 dollars.⑧ You can save 20 dollars if you have a membership card.
M：Oh, I don’t have one.How can I get it?
W：You can apply for it.The application fee is 100 dollars，⑨ or if you stay in one of our International Hotels for six nights, you’ll automatically get a membership card.
M：I see.Thanks.Is there a canteen here?
W：Sure，there is.It’s on the first floor.
(Text 8)
M：Why did you come to work by subway today?
W：I lent my car to my cousin.⑩ Her boyfriend came to the city.She wants to take him around.
M：Why doesn’t she buy one?
W：She seldom uses a car.?She works near her home, so she often goes to work on foot.Besides, she thinks driving pollutes the air.
M：She thinks like my brother.? He usually goes to work by bus.
W：But a car is a must nowadays.It’s very inconvenient without a car.
M：I agree.But we shouldn’t use our cars too often. Everyone should do something to protect the earth.
W：Is that why you share a car with Mary？?
M：That’s right. We not only save money but also protect the earth in this way.?
(Text 9)
W：Excuse me.Could you show me to the skirts section please?
M：Certainly, madam.Please come this way.
W：Ah! These are just what I’ve been looking for. Have you got them in my size? I’m a size 10.?
M：Just a moment...? I’m afraid not, madam.We just have some in size 8 left.?
W：Oh, how disappointing！? When will you have some in again?
M：This weekend.
W：That’s great.I’ll come back and get one this Sunday.By the way, will there be any in red?
M：Sure.This color sells very well.Are you interested in anything else, madam?
W：Oh, yes.I want to buy a dress for my daughter.? Her birthday is getting close.
M：This way, please...Here it is.Which one do you like, madam? How about this blue one?
W：Oh, no.Blue is not her color.How much does this white one cost？?
M：It costs one hundred dollars.But you can get a twenty percent discount today because we are having a clearance sale.?
W：That’s great, I’ll take it.
(Text 10)
M：Hello.I’m Stephen Mills.I will travel with you on the Tiger Tour to India, but I’m not your tour guide.I work as an artist? and I’m going to take some photographs of tigers so that I can use them when I paint some pictures later.An expert guide will join the group when we arrive in India, but I’m leading the group until then.We leave London on the 6th of November, arriving in India the following day.? It’s a good time of the year to visit the wildlife park where the tigers live. We’ll spend ten days in the wildlife park.There are about 20 types of animals and 300 types of birds to see as well as tigers.? To be sure of seeing tigers, we’ll stay in two different parts of the wildlife park.We’ll spend three days in the north, where we’ll travel around in an open truck, and the rest of the time in the south, where we’ll travel around on elephants.That should be fun! On the way back to London, we have dinner and one night’s bed and breakfast in the Indian capital, New Delhi. There you can either go sightseeing or go shopping，?whichever you prefer.But please note that lunch is not provided on our last day, as the plane leaves at two in the afternoon.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
I was with a group of businessmen，and we were dealing with a question—what is a good person?
At a certain point during the discussion, one of the students, a young man of about 30, described an event that happened at Christmas.He and his five-year-old son were decorating the Christmas tree, and a little boy came to the front door begging.If you ever visit Mexico, you will see that the people there take begging as nothing to get upset about and nothing to get embarrassed by.
So, this little boy came to the door, a boy about the same age as my student’s son.The father and the son went to the front door, and the father went back with his five-year-old son and said to him, “Give him one of your toys.”At the words, the little boy quickly picked up one toy, and his father said to him, “No, no, give him your favorite toy.”
And the little boy, like a little tiger, said, “No way！” He cried; he refused.But the father, like a big tiger in a way, insisted gently, “No, you must give him one of your favorite toys.”
And finally the boy, with his head down, picked up a toy he had just gotten.The father waited in the living room, and the boy walked to the front door with the toy in his hand.The father waited and waited.
What do you think happened?
After a couple of minutes, his son came running back into the living room.His face lighted up, “Daddy, can I do that again？”I think I have got the answer to the question.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。本文通过一个故事：男孩把自己最喜欢的玩具给了别人，回来的时候问：“能不能再做一次？”，说明他从这样的给予中得到了比拥有自己的玩具更大的快乐。作者通过这个故事告诉我们“给予”的快乐。
21．From the passage, we can learn that in Mexico________．
A．begging is looked down upon
B．begging is considered as a normal part of life
C．visitors all over the world treat beggars kindly
D．few people are living a poor life
B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“If you ever visit Mexico，you will see that the people there take begging as nothing to get upset about and nothing to get embarrassed by.”可知，在墨西哥，乞讨这种情况很常见，人们也习惯了，故选B项。
22．The sentence “Daddy, can I do that again？”showed that the boy ________．
A．got pleasure by helping the little beggar
B．wanted to please his father
C．began to like the little beggar
D．wanted to be the little beggar’s friend
A 解析：推理判断题。学生的儿子把自己最喜欢的玩具给了别人。回来的时候问：能不能再做一次？说明他从这样的给予中得到了比拥有自己的玩具更大的快乐，故选A项。
23．According to the writer，“being a good person” means ________．
A．being ready to give
B．being friendly to beggars
C．having the courage to correct his/her mistakes
D．being able to teach children to tell right from wrong
A 解析：推理判断题。本文的主题就是给予，当我们在给予别人的时候，自己也能收获快乐，故选A项。
B
In 2013, I realised that I needed a break from the office work, so I set out travelling. But I had no idea how much the decision would change me for the rest of my life!
Before travelling，I was always worried about what other people think of me. How I looked and dressed was really important to me. I was always worried about putting on weight, getting darker, wondering if I was good-looking enough to socialise and be one of the people I used to hang out with. It doesn’t matter now. I’m more confident with my colour, my weight, and how I dress.
I used to compete a lot even when I was still a kid. I always wanted to impress people with how smart I was, how I could handle any task ...But now, why should I feel like I need to compete? I only need to impress myself. My life is already complete; I just have to make sure that whatever I do will be positive(积极的) and make me a better person.
I was a 24-year-old Filipina with a successful career(事业) and had all of the things I could buy. But when I started travelling, I was no one. I have to learn a lot of things when travelling and I love it!
I thought the only skills I needed to improve were Microsoft Office and networking. Well I can now proudly say that I know how to fix beds in a hotel style, how to cook breakfast for a lot of guests, and how to work in a restaurant!
Besides the skills I’ve learned volunteering, I have completed several certifications(资格证) to start making money to support my new lifestyle. I am now a yoga teacher, an Ayurveda massage therapist(按摩师) and an English teacher. Now, with the new skills and certifications, I can work wherever I want!
【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者因一次偶然的决定开始旅行。这次经历改变了她以后的生活。
24．Why did the author start travelling?
A．To escape from her then-job.
B．To make herself a better person.
C．To look for an interesting lifestyle.
D．To experience different kinds of jobs.
A 解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的I realised that I needed a break ...set out travelling.可知，作者起初开始旅行是为了暂时摆脱当时的工作。
25．How did travelling change the author’s life?
A．It improved her socialising skills.
B．It made her more impressive to people.
C．It changed the way she saw herself.
D．It helped her realise the true meaning of life.
C 解析：推理判断题。由第二段和第三段可知，在旅行之前，作者非常注重自己的长相、身形、着装等 ，在意他人对自己的看法，而且期盼获得他人的认可；开始旅行之后，作者变得更加自信，且不再追求他人的认可，只是努力让自己变得更好。因此，旅行改变了作者对自我的认知。
26．What does the author think of learning new things while travelling?
A．Difficult and troublesome.
B．Necessary and enjoyable.
C．Helpful but time-wasting.
D．Tiring but meaningful.
B 解析：细节理解题。由第四段中的I have to learn a lot of things when travelling and I love it！可知，作者在旅行途中必须学习新事物，并表示喜欢这么做。
27．How is the text mainly organised?
A．By time.
B．By space.
C．By comparisons.
D．By examples.
C 解析：推理判断题。通读全文可知，作者记述了自己开始旅行的原因，并采用今昔对比的方式，从几个方面阐述了旅行给自己带来的改变。提示本题答案的线索词汇或结构有Before travelling, It doesn’t matter now, I used to, But now, I thought, I can now等。
C
I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country.The list below introduces 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language！You can download them for free.
Babbel—Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step when learning a new language.It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments.The downside is that for full access to everything you need to pay a monthly subscription，but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo：Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences.It’s all completely free too！It is incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem：Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorise different things，the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn.You can then have text，voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language，and in return you learn theirs，all by simply communicating with each other.It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Busuu—Learn English
This app is perfect if you want to learn English.There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids.You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.You can enjoy advanced functions by subscribing to the service.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，为外语学习者推荐了四款可以免费下载的语言学习的应用软件。
28．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To sell apps to language learners.
B．To recommend language learning apps.
C．To teach language learners to use apps.
D．To teach languages through apps.
B 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的The list below introduces 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language！You can download them for free.可知，本文的目的是为外语学习者推荐四款可以免费下载的语言学习的应用软件。故选B项。
29．Which app suits you best if you want to learn through communication?
A．Babbel—Learn Languages.
B．Duolingo：Learn Languages Free.
C．Tandem：Language Exchange.
D．Busuu—Learn English.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据Tandem：Language Exchange标题下的You can then have text，voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language，and in return you learn theirs，all by simply communicating with each other.可知，想通过与人交流学习语言可以选择Tandem：Language Exchange这款软件。故选C项。
30．How is Duolingo different from the other three apps?
A．It is completely free to use.
B．It is only for English learning.
C．It is unsuitable for beginners.
D．It is the most useful app.
A 解析：细节理解题。根据Duolingo：Learn Languages Free标题下的It’s all completely free too！可知，它与其他三个应用软件的不同点是：它是完全免费的。故选A项。
31．What do the apps have in common?
A．They cover all languages.
B．They focus on grammar.
C．They contain many tests.
D．They are free to download.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的You can download them for free.可知，这些应用软件的共同点是它们都可以免费下载。故选D项。
D
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest bridge in the world from 1937 when it was completed until the Verrazano Narrows Bridge was built in New York in 1964. Today, it is still the ninth longest bridge in the world.
For many years before the Golden Gate Bridge was built, the only way to get across San Francisco Bay was by ship. And by the early twentieth century the Bay was crowded because of them. In the 1920s, engineer and bridge-builder Joseph Strauss believed that a bridge should be built across the Golden Gate to solve the problem.
Many groups went against him，each for their own selfish reasons. Besides, the engineering challenge was also huge—the Golden Gate Bridge area often has winds of up to 60 miles per hour, and strong ocean currents(洋流) sweep below the surface. If all that weren’t enough，it was the middle of the Great Depression, and funds were hard to find.
Strauss didn’t give up, and the Golden Gate Bridge history began when San Francisco officials approved(批准) $35 million to build the Golden Gate Bridge. After the artistic design and red color were chosen, construction (建造) work began in 1933. The Golden Gate Bridge project was completed in 1937, an important date in San Francisco history.
Strauss was a pioneer in building safety. The Bay Bridge, which was being built at the same time cost 24 lives while the Golden Gate Bridge cost only 12, a great achievement in a period of time when one man was killed on most construction projects for every million spent.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国的金门大桥在建桥时面临重重困难，但是Joseph Strauss并没有放弃，最终于1937年建成这座大桥。
32．What do we know about the Golden Gate Bridge?
A．It remained the world’s longest bridge for 30 years.
B．It was the widest bridge worldwide when completed.
C．It is of the same age as the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
D．There are only 8 bridges worldwide longer than it now.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的Today，it is still the ninth longest bridge in the world.可知，现在世界上只有八座桥比金门大桥长。
33．Why did Strauss want to build the Golden Gate Bridge?
A．To prove his artistic ability.
B．To build the world’s longest bridge.
C．To solve traffic jams at San Francisco Bay.
D．To make crossing San Francisco Bay possible.
C 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的the Bay was crowded because of them可知，Strauss建桥的原因是旧金山湾交通拥堵。
34．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A．The necessity for building the bridge.
B．The hard time of the Great Depression.
C．The bad weather in the Golden Gate Bridge area.
D．The difficulties in building the Golden Gate Bridge.
D 解析：段落大意题。根据第三段的内容可知，该段主要讲述建造这座大桥时面临的重重困难，包括反对意见、恶劣的地理因素及低迷的经济等。
35．Which of the following words can best describe Strauss?
A．Honest. B．Patient.
C．Warm-hearted. D．Strong-minded.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的Strauss didn’t give up以及这座桥最终建成的语境可知，Strauss是一个意志坚定的人。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Where would you most like to go on vacation？Paris？London？The Amazon Rainforest？Each of these destinations(目的地) is attractive.36.________
As a new word, staycation refers to people staying at home during their vacation, and going sightseeing around their hometown.
Staycations have become really popular recently, as a way of having an enjoyable vacation without spending too much money.There are shortcomings to every positive thing，however.37.________ You also might prevent yourself from enjoying things to the fullest，as the atmosphere might be the same as any other time.
38．________ It means you won’t be available for work or other activities.What can you do to make your staycation fun？Go to a nearby town，or to a fancy hotel in your hometown and stay overnight.Treat yourself to room service and any other fun things the hotel has to offer.
39．________ You would have done it on a vacation，right？Treat yourself to this, at least for one day!
Throw a small party.Think about the money you are saving by not going away.You will still save money，but have more fun，and you will help other people to have fun，too!
Go shopping！Window shopping，or the super fun type，where you buy things！You would have bought souvenirs(纪念品) if you had gone on a vacation，so treat yourself during your staycation!
The most important thing to remember is to do things that make you and your family excited! 40.________
A．Eat out for every meal!
B．Go on a day trip to a nearby town, or to a beach.
C．But why not remain at home and enjoy a staycation?
D．If you are on a staycation, you might get calls from work.
E．Most of the time it involves dining out more frequently than usual.
F．Make sure you all have fun, and when it is over, you feel refreshed.
G．The trick is to make sure your friends and co-workers know you are on a staycation.
【解题导语】 本文介绍了一种新的度假方式——待在家里度假。
36．C 解析：句意：你最想去哪里度假呢？巴黎？伦敦？还是亚马逊雨林？每一个目的地都很吸引人。下文As a new word, staycation refers to...解释了staycation的含义，故空格处的句子用以引出话题staycation。根据语境可知应选C项。
37．D 解析：上一句表示每件好事都有它的缺点。下文是在解释在家度假的缺点，再根据下一句You also might prevent yourself from enjoying things to the fullest, as the atmosphere might be the same as any other time.可知，故选D项。
38．G 解析：下一句讲的是让他们知道你没空工作或进行其他活动。这是让朋友和同事知道你在以staycation的方式休假的目的，故选G项。
39．A 解析：根据下一句You would have done it on a vacation, right？Treat yourself to this, at least for one day！可知，此处讲的是外出吃饭犒劳一下自己。故选A项。
40．F 解析：上一句讲的是记住最重要的是去做让你和你的家人都激动的事情，设空处前一句中的excited与F项中的have fun，feel refreshed呼应，故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A strong wind was blowing hard, thunder was rumbling, and lightning flashed across the dark sky. Rain was 41 down; it looked as if heaven had been broken open. Gleams of light appeared from windows of faraway houses， 42 like jewels in all the dark.
A 43 woman dressed in rags and trembling with cold was 44 on a lonely road, while the merciless rain was beating her without pause. She knocked at a door, and a boy answered it. She begged him to let her stay a while 45 . The boy then let her into the sitting room and 46 her sitting by the fire.
The woman 47 old and tired under the bright electric light, 48 she was only in her early thirties. She sat 49 for a moment, and then her eyes began to look about the room. When her wandering eyes rested on the picture of a young man, she 50 up, looking thunderstruck.
Just then, the boy came with his father. The man at once recognized the woman as his 51 . They had 52 touch with each other during the war, and he thought he had lost her forever.
No words needed to be spoken. They ran into each other’s arms 53 the boy stared at them, puzzled. The storm was over and the sky cleared. Feeling very 54 ， the couple stood face to face with their child between them, watching the rain as it gradually 55 .
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了一名女子在暴雨中流落街头，因此她求助于一户人家，却意外地与她因战争而失联多年的丈夫重逢，最终全家得以团聚的故事。
41．A.pouring B．falling
C．dropping D．flooding
A 解析：根据下文中的“it looked as if heaven had been broken open”可知，天空像被打破了一样。由此可知，大雨倾盆而下。A项意为“倾泻”；B项意为“落下”；C项意为“滴落”；D项意为“淹没”。故A项正确。
42．A.blowing B．breaking
C．shining D．flying
C 解析：根据下文中的“like jewels”及语境可知，一道道闪电在黑暗的夜空中如同珠宝一样闪闪发光。A项意为“(风)吹”；B项意为“打破”；C项意为“闪光”；D项意为“飞翔”。故C项正确。
43．A.poor B．beautiful
C．rich D．ugly
A 解析：根据下文中的“dressed in rags”可知，这个女士很贫穷。故A项正确。
44．A.crying B．wandering
C．struggling D．wondering
C 解析：根据上文中的“trembling with cold”可知，这个衣衫褴褛的女人在雨中瑟瑟发抖，在寂寥无人的街上挣扎着。struggle意为“挣扎，努力”。故C项正确。
45．A.out B．near
C．inside D．outside
C 解析：根据语境可知，她乞求男孩让她进去待一会儿。inside意为“在里面”，符合语境。故C项正确。
46．A.left B．made
C．asked D．told
A 解析：根据语境可知，男孩让她进来后坐在炉火旁。leave sb. doing sth.意为“让某人一直做某事”，其他三个选项后不能接动名词形式。故A项正确。
47．A.became B．appeared
C．showed D．sounded
B 解析：根据下文中的“old and tired under the bright electric light”可知，这个女人在明亮的灯光下显得苍老而且疲惫。appear意为“看起来”，符合语境。故B项正确。
48．A.so B．though
C．if D．and
B 解析：根据语境可知，她看起来很苍老，然而事实上她才三十出头。前后句构成转折关系。故B项正确。
49．A.still B．thirsty
C．hungry D．straight
A 解析：根据下文中的“and then her eyes began to look about”可知，她先是静静地坐了一会儿。A项意为“静止的”；B项意为“渴的”；C项意为“饥饿的”；D项意为“笔直的”。故A项正确。
50．A.picked B．came
C．stood D．looked
C 解析：根据语境可知，看到照片后，她站了起来，惊愕地看着。故C项正确。
51．A.sister B．wife
C．mother D．girlfriend
B 解析：根据语境可知，男人一下子就认出了这个女人是他的妻子。故B项正确。
52．A.kept B．got
C．made D．lost
D 解析：根据下文中的“and he thought he had lost her forever”可知，夫妻二人在战争中失去了联系。故D项正确。
53．A.as B．while
C．when D．since
B 解析：根据语境可知，夫妻二人相互拥抱在一起，然而男孩儿盯着他们，一脸迷惑。空格前后构成转折关系。故B项正确。
54．A.disappointed B．sorry
C．happy D．sad
C 解析：根据语境可知，一家人重新团聚在一起，这对夫妻肯定感到非常高兴。故C项正确。
55．A.began B．stopped
C．ended D．went
B 解析：根据上文“The storm was over and the sky cleared.”可知，雨渐渐地停了。stop指“事情终止或停止”；end指“事件的结束”。故B项正确。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
More and more people live in large cities these days，which 56.____________(mean) that it is becoming more and more difficult to find space and time for themselves.But for many people, personal privacy(隐私) is very 57.____________(importance)．In many homes，a few minutes in the bathroom is all the privacy that is available.
Teenagers especially need their own personal space at home 58.____________ they can feel relaxed and private.But, of course, not all teenagers are lucky enough to have a room 59.____________ their own.Where space is short，they often have to share a bedroom with a brother 60.____________ a sister.In that case, it’s a good idea for them to have a special area or corner of the room to call their own.It is 61.____________(similar) important for young people to have somewhere to keep their personal things.This may or may not be a tidy place and it is not a good idea for parents to try and tell teenagers how 62.____________(organise) their space as this is likely to lead to 63.____________(argument)．Parents can，however，64.____________(make) sure that there are enough storage(存储) spaces such as shelves，cupboards and boxes.This will allow the teenagers to keep 65.____________(they) space tidy if they want to.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。越来越多的人生活在大城市里，个人的空间和时间都开始变得越来越少。本文指出个人隐私空间的重要性，尤其是青少年需要在家里拥有自己的私人空间。
56．means 解析：句意：目前越来越多的人住在大城市里，这意味着找到属于自己的空间和时间变得越来越困难。which指代逗号前的内容，作从句主语，所以谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填means。
57．important 解析：在be动词后面且前有副词very修饰，应用形容词作表语，故填important。
58．where 解析：设空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词their own personal space at home，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，所以应填关系副词where。
59．of 解析：of one’s own为固定搭配，意为“某人自己的”。故填of。
60．or 解析：句意：在空间狭小的地方，他们经常不得不和兄弟或姐妹合住一间卧室。根据句意，此处应用连词or表示选择关系。故填or。
61．similarly 解析：修饰形容词应用副词。故填similarly。
62．to organise 解析：“疑问词＋动词不定式短语”作tell的宾语，故填to organise。
63．arguments 解析：句意：……父母试图告诉青少年如何安排他们的空间不是一个好主意，因为这可能会导致争吵。argument意为“争论，争吵”，是可数名词，此处应用其复数形式，故填arguments。
64．make 解析：make与主语Parents之间是主动关系，且在情态动词can后，应用原形，故填make。
65．their 解析：作定语修饰space应用形容词性物主代词。故填their。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华，最近，美国笔友Peter发来电子邮件，说他在汉语学习中遇到了困难，感到非常着急。请根据下面的内容给他回复一封电子邮件。内容包括：
1．同情他的处境；
2．给他提出几点建议；
3．希望他情况好转。
注意：
1．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2．词数80左右；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
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Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
One possible version：
Dear Peter，
Sorry to hear that you are having a hard time learning Chinese, I’m writing to offer some suggestions.
To begin with, don’t worry too much about it and trust yourself.As we know, Chinese is one of the most complex languages in the world, so it’s normal for learners to find it difficult in the beginning.Second, take every opportunity to practice speaking Chinese.A proverb goes that practice makes perfect.Besides, read books and watch TV programs in Chinese and make friends with Chinese native speakers, which provide you more chances to use Chinese.
If you follow my advice, I am sure you will find pleasure in learning Chinese.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
In 2004, my husband, Joe and I worked in a design company in Arizona.One day, when we got back home after work, my ten-year-old daughter Becky, and Joe were united in their desire for a dog.As for me, I shared none of theirs.
“But why，” they pleaded(恳求)．“Because I don’t have time to take care of a dog.” “But we’ll do it.” “Really? You’re going to walk the dog? Feed the dog? Bathe the dog？” “Yes, yes, and yes.” “I don’t believe you.” “We will.We promise.”
They didn’t. They wanted to walk the cute dog that first day.From day two, neither of them thought to walk the dog.While I was slow to accept that I would be the one to keep track of her shots, to feed and clean her, Misty knew this on day one.As she looked up at the three new humans in her life, she calculated，“The medium one is the most reliable.”
Quickly, she and I developed something very similar to a Vulcan mind meld(心灵相通)．She’d look at me with those sad brown eyes of hers, send her need, and then wait, trusting I would understand—which, strangely, I almost always did. In no time, she would extend across my stomach as I watched television, and snored on my home-office couch as I worked on my design.
Even so, part of me continued to reject walking duty. Joe and Becky had promised.“Not fair，” I said to myself as she and I walked.“Not fair，” I’d loudly remind anyone within earshot upon our return home.
In September, 2008, the Great Depression hit Arizona.With that, my husband and I were both laid off overnight.During the following six months, Joe and I hurriedly rushed here and there to seek a new job, doing anything and everything we could to request employment.Every part of my life changed; no part of my old routine remained.However, Misty still needed walking.
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Upset as I was, I had to walk Misty while seeking a job._______________________________
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Months going by, my life changed a little and I came to enjoy my walks with Misty.________
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One possible version：
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Upset as I was, I had to walk Misty while seeking a job. I felt it a heavy duty to apply my energy to the routine walk.Every time I walked Misty, I felt exhausted and fed up.One day, Misty stopped in front of me, unwilling to move forward despite my dragging the rope.Dramatically, all my anxiety, exhaustion and displeasure erupted like a volcano.I knelt down, burying my head in my hands, tears rolling down my face.Then, Misty approached me and laid her head on my knees to comfort me. I was a little embarrassed but grateful for Misty’s understanding.Then I stood up, with my steps firm and powerful.
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Months going by, my life changed a little and I came to enjoy my walks with Misty. It felt more like relaxation than duty. Misty shared my negative feelings and kept walking peacefully, which comforted me a lot. Thanks to Misty’s silent companion, I regained the enthusiasm to life and finally went through the hard times. With my unremitting efforts, I eventually got a new job, and so did Joe. Everything seemed to be just fine and my family went back to routine. But something did change—I had an earnest and faithful friend.
