Unit 2外刊阅读拓展-【拔尖特训】2023-2024学年九年级上册英语 译林版

外刊阅读拓展 ▶ “答案与解析”见P9 阿尔玛的手印 The next day, the entire band(一群人) folowed one another through the narrow passageway. A When they arrived at the worship(礼拜) room, they admired Oman􀆳s hunting(狩猎) scenes as always, and then they stood in a semicircle around Alma􀆳s handprints (手印). Alma􀆳s parents stood on either side of her and held her hands. “These painted hands look strong, but they are al alone,” Oman said. He reached into the large bag on his shoulder and removed a handful of reeds(芦苇), and then smaler bags ful of ochre(a kind of red or yelow earth used in some paints). “Alma, wil you please add more?” Alma let go of her parents and walked to Oman. B Slowly, carefuly, she repeated what she had done the day before. Soon two more hands reddened the wal. Oman stood back, put his hand to his chin (下 巴), and shook his head. Alma􀆳s heart sank. Were these ochre hands not as good as the ones from yesterday? She examined her work. No, they were not the same—they were better! Oman shook his head again. “These hands stil look lonely.” He turned to the band. “ C Alma, wil you help us say helo to those faraway people in your dream?” Alma smiled at him. D Soon everyone had a reed and a bag of ochre, even Zair and Raya. Alma went from one band member to another, showing how to hold the reed, pour and wet the ochre, place their hands on the wal, and blow. Soon there were on the cave wal, waving(招手) at those who were not yet born, and who would not be born