UNIT 2 Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking(word教参)-【状元桥·优质课堂】2024-2025学年新教材高中英语选择性必修第一册（人教版2019）

UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking 教材助读3 <1>switch/swItʃ/vt.转换；交换 vi.&vt.(使)改变；转变 n．开关；转换器；改变 <2>lead to导致；通向(to是介词) <3>distant/ˈdIstənt/adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 <4>secure/sIˈkjʊə(r)/adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt.获得；拴牢；保护 <5>Intelligent Controls智能控制 <6>knob/nɒb/n.旋钮；球形把手 <7>appliance/əˈplaIəns/n.电器；器具 <8>remote control遥控器；遥控 ※remote/rIˈməʊt/adj.远程的；偏远的 <9>automatic/ˌɔːtəˈmætIk/adj.自动的 <10>integrated/ˈIntIgreItId/ adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的 ※integrate/ˈIntIgreIt/vi.&vt.(使)合并；成为一体 <11>sensor/ˈsensə(r)/n.传感器；敏感元件 <12>energy-efficient adj.节能的，节约能源的；高能效的 ※efficient/IˈfIʃnt/adj.效率高的；有功效的 <13>mode/məʊd/n.模式；方式；风格 <14>routine/ruːˈtiːn/n.常规，正常顺序 adj.常规的；日常的 ※daily routine日常生活 <15>preference/ˈprefrəns/n.爱好，偏爱 <16>instant/ˈInstənt/n.瞬间；片刻 adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的 ※instantly adv.立刻，立即，马上 <17>command/kəˈmɑːnd/n.指令；命令；控制 vt.命令；控制 <18>obey/əˈbeI/vi.&vt.服从，遵守 <19>in addition此外；另外 <20>warning/ˈwɔːnIŋ/n.警告；警示；先兆 <21>constant/ˈkɒnstənt/adj.不断的；重复的；不变的 n．常数；常量 <22>keep track of记录；与……保持联系 <23>as well也；同样地 <24>early on在初期；早先 <25>abnormal/æbˈnɔːml/adj.不正常的；反常的 <26>critical/ˈkrItIkl/adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的 <27>cancer/ˈkænsə(r)/n.癌；癌症；毒瘤 <28>potentially/pəˈtenʃəli/adv.潜在地；可能地 ※potential/pəˈtenʃl/adj.可能的；潜在的 n．潜力；可能性 <29>leak/liːk/vi.&vt.漏；渗漏；透露 n．漏洞；裂缝；透露 <30>electrical/IˈlektrIkl/adj.电的；用电的 <31>wiring/ˈwaIərIŋ/ n．电线线路；线路系统 ※wire/ˈwaIə(r)/n.电线；金属丝(或线) vt.接通电源；将……连接到 <32>detect/dIˈtekt/vt.发现；查明 <33>relevant/ˈreləvənt/adj.有关的；有意义的 <34>catch fire着火 <35>fantasy/ˈfæntəsi/ n．幻想；想象 <36>innovation/ˌInəˈveIʃn/n.创新；创造 <37>available/əˈveIləbl/adj.可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的 <38>in this sense(in…sense)从这种(某种)意义上来讲 <39>nevertheless/ˌnevəðəˈles/adv.尽管如此；不过；然而, SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house？Or，have you ever forgotten to switch<1> off the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to us all the time，waste resources, and can sometimes lead to<2> problems.However, in the not-too-distant<3> future, ①we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.These smart homes will ②keep us secure<4>， save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment ③to live in. ①此句为主从复合句。其中that引导定语从句；在定语从句中又含有两个并列谓语will lock…和(will) remember…，每个谓语后面有when引导的时间状语从句。 ②此处为“keep＋宾语＋宾补”结构，此处宾补由形容词充当。 ③动词不定式to live in作定语，修饰environment，由于live是不及物动词，介词in不可省略。 Intelligent Controls<5> Today，we have to use switches for our lights，knobs<6> for our appliances<7>，and remote controls<8> for our TVs and air conditioners.In the future, we ④will be using advanced technology every day for automatic<9> control of just about everything in our home.The future home will use integrated<10> sensors<11> to tell when you leave home each morning，and then go into an energy-efficient<12> mode<13> all by itself.You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself.Your home will also learn your daily routine<14> and preferences<15>，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on ⑤the instant<16> you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will ⑥find your dinner already prepared for you.All controls will respond to voice commands<17>，so if you want to change your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey<18>． ④will be using为将来进行时。 ⑤the instant “一……就……”，是名词词组，可用作连词引导时间状语从句。 ⑥此处为“find＋宾语＋宾补”结构，在此处宾语补足语由过去分词充当。 Regular Health Checks In addition<19>，your smart home ⑦will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It ⑦will also be checking your body weight.If you start to have sleep or weight problems，it will send a warning<20> to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and ⑧how to sleep better.Smart toilets ⑦will be keeping constant<21> track of<22> your health as well<23>．They can warn you early on<24> if there is something abnormal<25> or if you have a critical<26> illness，such as cancer<27>，and potentially<28> save your life. ⑦本段中的will be monitoring, will also be checking，will be keeping均是将来进行时。 ⑧此处是“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构，作介词on的宾语。 No More Disasters Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.For example，if a water pipe starts leaking<29>，or if there is a short in the electrical<30> wiring<31>，your smart home will detect<32> it and provide you with the relevant<33> information.This way，you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire<34>． This smart technology is not a fantasy<35>．Many of these new innovations<36> are already available<37> and being used in some homes.In this sense<38>，the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.Nevertheless<39>，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. 智能家居让生活更轻松 你有没有曾忘记锁门？或者，你曾经忘记关掉电视或电脑吗？这种事情经常发生在我们身上，浪费资源，有时还会导致问题。然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能家居中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门，当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。这些智能家居将保证我们的安全，为我们节省能源，并为我们提供一个更舒适的居住环境。 智能控制 今天，我们必须使用电灯的开关，电器的旋钮，电视和空调的遥控器。在未来，我们将每天使用先进的技术来自动控制我们家里的一切。未来的家庭将使用集成的传感器来告诉你每天早上什么时候离开家，然后自己进入节能模式。你将不再需要考虑自己打开和关闭开关。你的家也会了解你的日常生活习惯和偏好，所以当你每天晚上回家时，一切都会为你准备好。你一进门，灯就会亮起来，同时会播放你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目。并且你会发现晚餐已经为你准备好了。所有的控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变你的日常行程，你只要大声说出你想要什么，家庭系统就会服从。 定期健康检查 此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床会记录你每晚的睡眠质量。它也会检查你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。它还会为你提供更健康的饮食和如何睡得更好的建议。智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。如果有什么不正常的情况，或者你有严重的疾病，比如癌症，它们可以提前警告你，并可能挽救你的生命。 没有更多的灾难 智能家居将能够防止事故造成的严重损害。例如，如果水管开始漏水，或电线短路，你的智能家居就会检测出来，并为你提供相关信息。这样，你就能在房子被水淹或着火之前解决问题。 这种智能技术不是幻想。许多这样的新发明已经可以使用，并在一些家庭中使用。从这种意义上来讲，明天的家已经是今天的家了。然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。 Ⅰ.明主旨大意 What's the main idea of the passage? A．Smart homes will stop your home becoming flooded or catching fire. B．Smart technology will prevent your family from getting cancer. C．Intelligent controls will be used in smart homes. D．Smart homes will keep people safe，energy-saving and comfortable. 答案 C Ⅱ.绘层次结构 Match the topic sentence with each paragraph. Para.1　A．Smart homes will check people's health regularly. Para.2 B．Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents. Para.3 C．Intelligent controls in the home system. Para.4 D．Smart technology will be used widely in the future. Para.5 E．Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and comfortable life in the future. 答案 Paras.1～5　ECABD Read the text (P14～15), then choose the best answer. 1．What will all family controls respond to in the future? A．Voice commands. B．Daily habits. C．Personal interests. D．Action commands. 答案 A 2．What role will bed play in the smart home of the future? A．Keeping constant track of your health. B．Warning you early on. C．Checking your body weight. D．Saving your life potentially. 答案 C 3．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To sell integrated sensors. B．To change the old houses. C．To decorate homes with smart technology. D．To give us an insight into smart homes. 答案 D 4．Where is the text likely to be taken from? A．A science magazine. B．A research report. C．A health magazine. D．A book review. 答案 A Ⅰ.解决长难句 1. However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock he door for us when we are away and remember 　　↓ ↓ that引导　定语　从句 when引导　时间状语　从句 　　　　　　　　 　　　　 ↑ to switch off the TV when we forget. [翻译]　然而，在不久的将来，我们将生活在智能家居中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。 2. [翻译]　如果有什么不正常的情况，或者你有严重的疾病，比如癌症，它们可以提前警告你，并可能挽救你的生命。 Ⅱ.课文语法填空 In the not-too-distant future, we 1. will use (use) advanced technology for automatic control while living in smart homes.These smart homes will provide us with a more comfortable environment 2. to live (live) in.For example, the future home will use 3. integrated (integrate) sensors to tell when you leave each morning, 4. making (make) your home more energy-efficient.Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, 5. so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.All controls will respond to voice 6. commands (command), so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud 7. what you want and the home system will obey. The smart home could also 8. be programmed (programme) to monitor your health every day and send you a warning if there is a problem.Then it will give you relevant advice, thus 9. potentially (potential) saving your life.Smart homes can also prevent serious damage from accidents.So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us 10. to living smarter lives. (教材P14)For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.例如，短语“依我看来”告诉我们，这篇文章可能是为了说服(他人)。 persuade　vt.劝说；说服；使相信 ①　说服某人做某事 ②　说服某人不做某事 ③persuade sb 使某人相信…… (2022·新高考Ⅱ)Public service campaigns have tried a wide range of methods to persuade people to put down their phones when they are behind the wheel.公共服务活动也尝试了各种各样的方法来说服人们在开车时放下手机。 [辨析] persuade, advise persuade 强调结果，表示“说服了”，对方已接受 advise 强调动作，表示“劝说”，对方未必接受 [融会练通]——语法填空/选词填空 (1)The other day, my husband tried to persuade me not to buy (buy) that coat as he thought it was too long.However, the assistant tried hard to persuade me of the good quality and fashionable style of it.Therefore, I couldn't help being persuaded (persuade) into buying it.So you can see how easy it is to persuade (persuade) a woman into buying things that aren't suitable for her. (2)I have advised my father again and again to stop smoking but I can't persuade him to.(advise/persuade) [习作练笔]——补全句子 (3)(2022·1月浙江读后续写)我认为说服他接受我的观点是不可能的，所以我不想浪费我们的时间来讨论。 I didn't think it was possible to persuade him into accepting my views/persuade him to accept my views , so I didn't want to waste our time to discuss. (教材P14)However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. 然而在不久的将来，我们将生活在智能家居中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。 distant　adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 distance　n．距离；远方 in the distance 在远处(在很远的那边) at/from a distance 隔一段距离；从远处 at a distance of 在……的距离 keep sb at a distance 对某人冷淡；与某人疏远 He has good eyesight.From a distance, he could see the distant villages. 他的视力很好。从远处，他可以看到远处的村庄。 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (1)I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant (distance) campground with just enough time to get there before dark. (2)When driving, you must keep your distance (distant) from the car ahead of yours. [习作练笔]——补全句子 (3)远处，大象正在吃草，耳朵懒洋洋地拍打着，慢慢地在平原上移动。 In the distance, elephants were eating grass , ears flapping lazily as they moved slowly over the plains. (4)我们在相距200米处就看到他们在向我们招手。 We saw them waving to us at a distance of two hundred metres. (5)很难了解她，因为她总是和我保持距离。 It was difficult to get to know her because she always kept me at a distance . switch　vt.转换；交换vi.& vt.(使)改变；转变 n．开关；转换器；改变 ①switch (sth) off　切断(电流等)；关(电器) switch (sth) on 接通(电流等)；开(电器) switch over to 转换到…… switch from…to… 从……转变为…… ②make a switch 改变 [提示] 电器的“开/关”用turn/switch on/off；水或煤气的“开/关”只能用turn on/off。 ①(2023·1月浙江)Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire. 也许你的家庭不会完全改变，但你可以控制自己的个人空间，做出你想要的改变。 ②The programme of this channel is pretty boring.Please switch over to CCTV 9. 这个频道的节目很无聊。请转到中央9台。 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (6)As soon as the seat belt sign had been switched off , we rushed out. (7)Streetlights powered by solar energy switch on automatically at 6：00 pm every day. [习作练笔]——补全句子 (8)通过参加这个活动，我们已经从依赖父母的人变成了可以为他人奉献的人。 By participating in the activity, we 　have switched from being dependent on our parents to　 sacrificing for others. (教材P14)Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences…你的家也会了解你的日常生活习惯和偏好…… preference　n．爱好；偏爱；优先(权) ①have a preference for更喜欢 show/give (a) preference to优先考虑 ②prefervt.更喜欢 prefer to do sth更喜欢做某事 prefer (doing) A to (doing) B 与(做)B相比更喜欢(做)A prefer to do A rather than do B ＝would rather do A than do B 宁可做A也不愿做B (推荐信)Learning that you have the preference for Chinese classical literature, I am writing to recommend some classics to you.得知你偏爱中国古典文学，我写信向你推荐一些经典名著。 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (1)(2023·6月天津改编)New studies have shown that dogs can read human behaviour and have a preference (prefer) to people who are more friendly or generous with food. (2)Faced with misunderstanding, I prefer having a talk in person to quarrelling (quarrel)． [习作练笔]——一句多译 (3)孩子们宁可骑自行车到乡下去，也不愿整天待在家里。 ①The children preferred cycling to the countryside to staying indoors all day. ②The children preferred to cycle to the countryside rather than stay indoors all day. ③The children would rather cycle to the countryside than stay indoors all day. (教材P14)Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes… 你一进门，灯就会亮起来，同时会播放你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目…… 句型公式：the instant引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……” ①the instant＋从句 ＝the moment/minute/second＋从句 ＝instantly/immediately/directly＋从句 ＝on/upon doing sth ＝as soon as…　一……就…… ②for an instant 一瞬间 in an instant 立即，马上 [提示] 参见P7 ①(2023·1月浙江读后续写)She ceased her struggle the instant I picked her up. 我一抱起她，她就停止了挣扎。 ②On seeing their parents, the boys forgot all their fears and all their miseries in an instant. 一看到父母，孩子们立即忘记了他们所有的恐惧和所有的痛苦。 [习作练笔]——补全句子/一句多译 (1)他一下子就引起了我的注意。 He attracted my attention for an instant . (2)让我非常惊讶的是，她一读那封信就哭了起来。 ①Much to my surprise, she burst into tears 　the instant she read the letter　. ②Much to my surprise, she burst into tears　instantly she read the letter　. ③Much to my surprise, on/upon reading the letter , she burst out crying. (教材P14)All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.所有的控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变你的日常习惯，你只要大声说出你想要什么，家庭系统就会服从。 command　n．指令；命令；控制 vt.命令；控制 ①under one's command由……指挥/控制 be in/take command of控制…… have a good command/knowledge of… 精通(尤指语言)…… ②command sb to do sth＝command that sb (should) do sth命令某人做某事 A foreigner cannot have a good command of Chinese unless he overcomes the cultural barriers in learning Chinese.外国人在中文学习中，只有克服文化障碍才能很好地掌握中文。 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (1)The police arrived on the scene and took command of the situation. (2)For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. (3)The policeman commanded the thief to hand (hand) in what he had stolen. (4)The policeman commanded that the thief (should) hand (hand) in what he had stolen. [习作练笔]——补全句子 (5)因为我精通英语，所以我认为我适合这项志愿者工作。 I do believe I am suitable for this voluntary work 　because I have a good command/knowledge of English　. obey　vt.& vi.服从；遵守；顺从 ①obey the traffic rules遵守交通规则 ②disobeyvt.& vi.不服从；违抗 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (6)If you keep on disobeying (obey) the rules, you will be punished. [习作练笔]——补全句子 (7)如果每个人都遵守交通规则，安全性将大大提高。 If everyone obeys the traffic rules , safety will be much improved. (教材P15)They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness, such as cancer, and potentially save your life.如果有什么不正常的情况，或者你有严重的疾病，比如癌症，它们可以提前警告你，并可能挽救你的生命。 potential　adj.可能的；潜在的 n．潜力；可能性 ①the potential for (doing) sth　 (做)某事的可能性/潜力 have the potential to do sth 有潜力做某事 achieve/realize/develop one's potential 发挥某人的潜能 ②potentially adv.可能地；潜在地 People who do not smoke have less potential for suffering from lung cancer than those who smoke. 不吸烟的人比吸烟的人患肺癌的可能性更小。 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (1)In my opinion, he has the potential to become (become) a champion. (2)Bringing together Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, rather than being in competition is where the potential for great effects lies. (3)This crisis is potentially (potential) the most serious in the organisation's history. [习作练笔]——补全句子 (4)作为一名老师，我努力鼓励学生发挥他们最大的潜力。 As a teacher, I try my best to encourage my students 　to achieve/realize/develop their greatest potential　. (教材P15)For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring，your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information. 例如，如果水管开始漏水，或电线短路，你的智能家居就会探测出来，并为你提供相关信息。 relevant　adj.有关的；有意义的 ①　和……有关 ②relevance n.关联；切题 have (no) relevance to 和……无/有关 ③relevantly adv.有关地；切题地 ④irrelevant adj.无关紧要的；不相关的 What he said has no direct relevance to the matter in hand.他说的话与眼下的事没有直接关系。 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (1)The topic of the meeting should be relevant 　to　 the experiences and interests of the students. (2)In an era of information explosion, people can easily be confused by irrelevant (relevant) information. (3)The applicant has experience in teaching and, more relevantly (relevant), in industry. [习作练笔]——一句多译 (4)将会有各种各样的文化活动，包括与中国文化相关的讲座。 ①There will be a wide variety of cultural activities including lectures that 　are relevant/linked/related to/are connected/associated with Chinese culture　. ②There will be a wide variety of cultural activities including lectures that 　have relevance to Chinese culture　. (教材P15)This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.这样，你就能在你家被水淹没或着火之前解决问题。 catch fire　着火 ①make a fire　生火 set…on fire/set fire to… 放火烧…… play with fire 玩火 put out fire 灭火 ②on fire 着火 His clothes were on fire while he played with fire.他玩火时，衣服着火了。 [习作练笔]——补全句子 (1)Police believed that someone set the factory on fire (放火烧了工厂) on purpose. (2)It took us a long time to make a fire (生火) with matches. (3)You need to monitor it constantly because it could catch fire (着火) if it gets too hot. (教材P15)Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. 许多这样的新发明已经可以使用，并在一些家庭中使用。 available　adj.可获得的；可购得的；可利用的；(人)有空的 ①be available to do sth可用来做某事 be available for 可用于……的；对……有效的；能参加……的 ②availability n．可利用性；利用率 [点津] 英语中有一类形容词叫作表语形容词。一些以a-开头的形容词(字母a通常弱读)，如alive, afraid, awake, alone, asleep, available等，一般作表语；如果作定语，则必须置于被修饰词的后面。例如：He is one of the most famous pianists alive in the world.他是世界上健在的最著名的钢琴家之一。 [语义感知]——写出下列句中available的含义 (1)(2023·新高考Ⅰ)With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. 可利用的 (2)(2023·6月天津)Is Mr.Pearl available, please？ 有空的 (3)(2023·6月天津)Some instructors choose to put previous test papers on library reserve, making them available to all students. 可获得的 [习作练笔]——词汇升级/补全句子 (4)(2022·新高考Ⅰ写作)If you are free on this Sunday, I together with the whole Talk and Talk staff am waiting for your coming.(升级加黑词汇) available (5)所有能找到的医生都被召集到现场。 Every doctor available was called to the scene. (教材P15)In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.从这种意义上来讲，明天的家已经是今天的家了。 in this sense (in…sense)　从这种(某种)意义上来讲 in a sense　在某一方面；就某种意义来说 in no sense 决不(位于句首，句子部分倒装) There is no/little sense in doing sth. 做某事没意义。 make sense of 理解；明白 make sense 有意义；讲得通 make no sense 没意义；讲不通 There is no sense in complaining about such problems.We should take action now.抱怨这些问题是没有意义的。我们现在应该采取行动。 [融会练通]——单句语法填空 (1) In this sense, your suggestion is of vital importance to our study. (2)As far as I'm concerned, there is no sense in getting (get) upset about it now. [习作练笔]——补全句子/词汇升级 (3)你千万不要灰心，继续努力，你迟早会成功的。 　In no sense should you lose heart　；keep trying and you will make it sooner or later. (4)There are so many new words in the passage that I could hardly understand them at all.(升级加黑词汇) make sense of (教材P15)Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。 句型公式：“It will take＋时间段＋before…”意为“还要多长时间才……” It will be＋时间段＋before…(before从句用一般现在时)　 要过一段时间才…… It wasn't long＋before…(before从句用一般过去时) 没过多久就…… It won't be long＋before…(before从句用一般现在时) 过不了多久就会…… It was＋时间段＋before…(before从句用一般过去时) 过了一段时间才…… If you miss this chance, it may be years before you get another one.如果你错过这个机会，多年之后你才可能再次得到这样的机会。 [语义感知]——写出下列句中before的含义 (1)(2024·1月浙江)Airplanes seed(v.播撒) threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones(冰雹)． 在……之前 (2)(2022·新高考Ⅰ)It didn't take long before he picked himself up again and continued his mission. (……之后)就会…… (3)As a matter of fact, it was a long time before I knew the truth. (……之后)才…… [习作练笔]——补全句子/完成语段 (4)时间过得多快！不知不觉两个月过去了。 How time flies！Two months has gone by 　before we know it　. (5)没过多久简就意识到她在陌生的森林里迷路了，这使她感觉如坐针毡。但是她不断地安慰自己道：“用不了多久我的丈夫就会找到我。” It wasn't long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest , which made her feel like sitting on pins and needles.But she constantly comforted herself, “ It won't be long before my husband finds me .” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$