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Section Ⅱ 课时作业
[语基训练]
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.Rarely (rare) have I seen such a beautiful sunset.
2.We didn't find the joke the professor told us amusing (amuse).
3.Like running, race walking is physically demanding (demand).
4.Don't suspect him of his honesty because he is very reliable (rely).
5.The dress is a surprising creation (create) in green, gold and white.
6.Australia is one of the world's main producers (produce) of wool.
7.For many years, I was convinced (convince) that my suffering was due to my size.
8.It was just unfortunate (fortunate) that he fell down before our honored guests.
Ⅱ.选词填空
have a reputation for, a series of, anything like, on the contrary, play around,
make an attempt, busy oneself doing, rely on
1.Truck drivers have_a_reputation_for being tough.
2.The old man told the children not to play_around all day.
3.It would be better to rely_on ourselves than on others.
4.The boy made_an_attempt to jump over the wall but he failed.
5.They are no longer anything_like as proud as they once were.
6.Many Chinese students busy_themselves_doing a lot of homework every day.
7.A_series_of movies will be shown to remember the 30th anniversary of his death.
8.Pessimists, on_the_contrary,_tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress.
Ⅲ.多维表达
1.(完成句子)The Nobel Prize winner will come to our school to give a speech and chances_are_that_you_may_even_get_his_signature.
这位诺贝尔奖得主将来我们学校做演讲,你甚至有可能得到他的签名。
2.(完成句子)Now_that_the_natural_surroundings_are_being_polluted day after day, immediate measures should be taken to solve the problem.
既然自然环境日益受到污染,(我们)就应该立即采取措施解决这个问题。
3.(完成句子)That boy wolfed down the food as_if_he_had_been_hungry_for_a_week.
那个男孩狼吞虎咽地吃下食物,好像已经饿了一个星期似的。
4.We rely on him to finish the work today.(用it作形式宾语升级)
→We rely_on_it_that_he_will_finish the work today.
5.(一句多译)这个演讲枯燥无味,听得我都睡着了。
①It was such_a_boring_speech_that I fell asleep. (such ...that ...)
②It was so_boring_a_speech_that I fell asleep. (so ...that ...)
[语篇训练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2024·贵阳高三统考)I had always dreamed of living and working in New York, which promised endless opportunities. But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges.
My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts. I was shocked and felt like all of my hard work had been for nothing.
Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. This time, things seemed to be going better. I was making progress and gaining valuable experience, but then I was suddenly laid off again due to company restructuring.
Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement. I enrolled in courses and attended workshops to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. But even with all of this effort, I still couldn't find the right job.
One day, while searching online job listings, I found an opportunity that seemed too good to be true. It was a remote position that offered a competitive salary and flexible hours. Without hesitation, I applied and was thrilled when I received an offer letter.
However, as soon as I started working remotely, I realized that it wasn't the same as being in an office with colleagues (同事) around me. I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.
Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role. Looking back on my journey, I realized that success is not about avoiding failure, but rather about learning from it and persevering through the tough times. I encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges in their own careers to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing forward even when things get tough.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在纽约的求职之路中遭遇了多次挫折和失败,但通过不断努力和自我提升,最终找到了一份理想的远程工作的故事。
1.How did the author feel about his journey when he arrived?
A.Better. B.Promising.
C.Tough. D.Well-paid.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,作者意识到自己的旅程充满无数的挫折和挑战,即作者到了之后觉得自己的旅程是艰难的。
2.What caused the author to be laid off by the first company?
A.Company restructuring.
B.Financial problems.
C.Being short of skills.
D.Working attitude.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts.”可知,由于公司的预算削减,即经济问题,所以作者被解雇了。
3.Why did the author keep in touch with his colleagues?
A.He wanted them not to give up.
B.He wanted to get support from them.
C.He wanted to be better than them.
D.He wanted to hold a meeting with them.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句以及最后一段第一、二句可知,作者发现在远程办公中没有同事的支持是很难保持积极性的,所以他试图通过虚拟会议和社交媒体与他们建立关系,以得到他们的帮助和鼓励,适应新工作。
4.Which of the following can best describe the author?
A.Perseverant. B.Modest.
C.Imaginative. D.Generous.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句以及最后一段中“Despite these challenges, I refused to give up.”可知,尽管作者遭遇多次挫折,但依旧坚持不放弃,由此表明作者是坚持不懈的。
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2024·武汉模拟)It was a cool October evening.Excitement and family members filled the hall.I was only a 7-year-old girl, but I was the center of __5__.Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would __6__ all my hard work in a dance of performance.Everything would be __7__ — so I thought.I waited backstage all __8__ in my black tights with a golden belt.In a loud and clear voice, the master of ceremonies announced that my class was next.
My dance class was doing a routine on wooden boxes two feet by two feet, facing the __9__.All I had to do in the next move was put one foot on the box next to mine and keep my other foot on my box.It really was an __10__ move.I was concentrating so much keeping the huge smile on my face and holding my head up that I did not look where I was going.I missed my partner's box altogether and __11__.There I was standing on the stage floor when my classmates were on top of their boxes.I could hear giggles coming from the audience, and I felt the __12__ rush to my face.I remembered my dance teacher had told us,“If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience will not __13__.” I did my best to follow her __14__ as I continued with the routine.
When the curtain dropped, so did my __15__ for the evening.I __16__ bitterly, tasting the salt from the tears that streamed down my face.I ran backstage, but no one could calm me down.
Recently I realized I had been a __17__ that night.I was __18__, but I fought the urge to run off the stage.__19__, I finished the routine with a smile on my face.Now when friends and family laugh about the time I slipped during a dance performance, I can laugh too.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者7岁时的一次演出,作者在舞台上因为失误而滑倒,但是她采纳了老师的建议,面带微笑,继续把动作完成。
5.A.pressure B.impression
C.debate D.attention
解析:选D 根据后文“Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would ________ all my hard work in a dance of performance.”可知,作者将要进行舞蹈表演,所以成为众人关注的焦点。
6.A.take over B.show off
C.look after D.give up
解析:选B 根据后文“in a dance of performance”可知,作者要展示自己的努力成果。
7.A.reasonable B.suitable
C.obvious D.perfect
解析:选D 根据前文“Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would ________ all my hard work in a dance of performance.”可知,作者经过认真准备和刻苦练习,认为表演会很完美。
8.A.dressed up B.folded up
C.covered up D.mixed up
解析:选A 根据后文“in my black tights with a golden belt”可知,此处指作者装扮好在后台等待。
9.A.music B.audience
C.curtain D.stage
解析:选B 根据常识以及前文“facing”可知,作者的演出要面向观众。
10.A.easy B.active
C.adventurous D.extra
解析:选A 根据常识和前文语境可知,作者认为这是个很容易的动作。
11.A.wandered B.slipped
C.waved D.skipped
解析:选B 根据语境和前文“I missed my partner's box altogether”及尾段中的“I slipped during a dance performance”可知,作者应该是失误了——她滑倒了。
12.A.blood B.pleasure
C.pride D.tear
解析:选A 根据前文“I could hear giggles coming from the audience”可知,作者认为自己的失误引起了观众的嘲笑,紧张而羞愧,所以感到血液涌向脸上。
13.A.leave B.cheer
C.believe D.notice
解析:选D 根据语境以及前文“If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience”可知,老师的意思是,如果失误后仍能保持微笑,继续演出,这样观众就不会注意到失误。
14.A.gesture B.example
C.advice D.plan
解析:选C 根据前文“If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience will not ________.”可知,前文叙述了老师的建议,此处指作者听从老师的建议,继续演出。
15.A.doubts B.hopes
C.voice D.patience
解析:选B 基于前文的分析可知,作者在舞台上失误滑倒了;根据后文“I ________bitterly, tasting the salt from the tears that streamed down my face.”可知,作者认为自己失败了,所以原来对演出所抱的希望破灭了。
16.A.argued B.shouted
C.begged D.sobbed
解析:选D 根据后文“tasting the salt from the tears that streamed down my face”可知,作者在哭泣。
17.A.star B.pioneer
C.loser D.fool
解析:选A 根据后文语境可知,作者没有逃离舞台,并且带着微笑完成了舞蹈动作,这也是表演成功,所以后来作者意识到那天晚上自己是成功的,像个明星。
18.A.satisfied B.moved
C.embarrassed D.confused
解析:选C 根据前文“I missed my partner's box altogether and ________.”可知,作者在表演中失误滑倒了,作为舞蹈演员,这是很尴尬的事情。
19.A.However B.Instead
C.Therefore D.Though
解析:选B 根据前文“run off the stage”以及后文“I finished the routine with a smile on my face”可知,此处前后动作行为是相反的,空格处意为“相反”。
Ⅲ.应用文写作
(2024·梅州月考)假定你是李华,你校英国交换生Taylor发邮件说她加入了你校“中国艺术社”,该社团本学期开设了两门课程:中国书法和京剧,希望你能向她推荐其中一门课程。请你给她回一封邮件,内容包括:
1.你推荐的课程;
2.推荐理由;
3.你的祝福。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考范文:
Dear Taylor,
Knowing that you are still undecided as to which course to choose between Chinese calligraphy and Beijing Opera, I am writing to offer my recommendation.
Chinese calligraphy is highly recommended, for Chinese calligraphy is the cultivation of one's morality as well as a window into profound Chinese culture.The course, a combination of theory and practice, is given by a retired but renowned master, professor Zhang.It ranks number one among our school courses in term of popularity.
Wish you a rewarding voyage of discovering the beauty of Chinese calligraphy.
Yours,
Li Hua
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$$