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总复习 完形填空练习
目录
Unit 1 1
如何写节日或庆祝活动 1
练习 2
Unit 2 6
如何写寓言评论 6
练习 7
Unit 3 10
如何写城市、镇简介 10
练习 11
Unit 4 15
写出你对太空探索的看法 15
练习 16
Unit 5 20
如何续写戏剧 20
练习 21
Unit 1
如何写节日或庆祝活动
一、写作框架
此类作文需突出节日氛围与文化意义,结构可分为三部分:
(一)开头(Introduction)
点明节日名称,简要说明其重要性或个人感受,引发读者兴趣。例如:
“The Spring Festival, the most significant traditional festival in China, is a time when families gather, traditions come alive, and joy fills the air.”(春节,中国最重要的传统节日,是家人团聚、传统焕发生机、欢乐洋溢的时刻。)
(二)主体内容(Body)
节日背景:介绍节日起源、历史故事或文化寓意。例句: “The Spring Festival dates back over 4,000 years, originating from the legend of ‘Nian,’ a monster scared away by red decorations and loud fireworks.”
庆祝活动:分点描述节日习俗、特色活动或美食。例句: “On New Year’s Eve, families enjoy a reunion dinner, featuring dishes like dumplings symbolizing wealth and longevity.”
个人经历或感受:加入具体事例,增强文章感染力。例句: “Every year, my grandmother and I make lanterns together. Watching the warm light shine through the paper reminds me of the bond between generations.”
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结节日的意义,表达祝福或呼吁传承文化,如:
“The Spring Festival isn’t just a celebration—it’s a reminder of our roots, a time to cherish loved ones, and a tradition that deserves to be passed down for centuries to come.”(春节不仅是一场庆祝活动,它让我们铭记根源,珍惜所爱之人,更是一项值得代代相传的传统。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
节日名称:Spring Festival(春节)、Mid-Autumn Festival(中秋节)、Thanksgiving(感恩节)、Christmas(圣诞节)
庆祝活动:celebrate(庆祝)、gather(团聚)、decorate(装饰)、exchange gifts(交换礼物)
特色元素:traditional custom(传统习俗)、festive atmosphere(节日氛围)、cultural symbol(文化象征)
美食与装饰:specialty(特色美食)、lantern(灯笼)、fireworks(烟花)、wreath(花环)
(二)经典句型
节日介绍:“…is a traditional festival celebrated by…”(…… 是…… 庆祝的传统节日)例句: “Halloween is a traditional festival celebrated by people in many Western countries.”
习俗描述:“One of the most important customs is…(最重要的习俗之一是……)”例句: “One of the most important customs during the Dragon Boat Festival is racing dragon boats.”
意义总结:“…represents…”(…… 象征着……)例句: “The full moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival represents family reunion.”
练习
Holi (洒红节) is a cheerful festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries. It marks the 1 of winter and welcomes the beginning of spring, and it also 2 the victory of good over evil. The second day is also called The Festival of Color when people 3 colored powders (粉末) to one another, party and enjoy. I once had a(n) 4 experience in India.
We started in the guesthouse with our hosts, their young son, and other 5 . We had a lot of 6 with putting colors on each other of their cheeks and foreheads. We walked all over town, 7 everyone we met and having color spread onto our faces by 8 everywhere we went, while we did the same in return. I had always thought that you threw colored powder at each other, but the 9 way to do it for Holi is to say “Happy Holi!”.
There were other foreigners around, but it was 10 locals and everyone was so happy and excited. They 11 us with delight and hugged us, and we even saw a number of people crying in joy. This festival really 12 the best in people and made you feel what it is like to be a 13 again.
The thing I love about this festival is that it is free. You can just wander 14 to enjoy the celebrations. There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I love this local 15 .
1.A.beauty B.cold C.end D.effect
2.A.decides B.explains C.represents D.updates
3.A.apply B.give C.introduce D.donate
4.A.amazing B.horrible C.strange D.unforgettable
5.A.students B.colleagues C.guides D.guests
6.A.fun B.failure C.advice D.success
7.A.inviting B.greeting C.thanking D.encouraging
8.A.runners B.locals C.organizers D.tourists
9.A.proper B.effective C.positive D.flexible
10.A.actually B.mostly C.extremely D.really
11.A.called B.warned C.approached D.respected
12.A.brought out B.took up C.set off D.got through
13.A.kid B.figure C.winner D.villager
14.A.proudly B.confidently C.continuously D.aimlessly
15.A.environment B.occasion C.experience D.attraction
Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n) 1 about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you 2 me of one?”
Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and 3 to reach the top shelf. Pulling out a small box and 4 the dust, she handed it to Peter. Peter opened the box. He 5 a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around. It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web. Peter wiped away his 6 and smiled.
“This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years. 7 are symbols of unity and strength. Hang it over your bed and it will 8 your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center. Maybe it will give you 9 to do your presentation.”
“Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is 10 . It means a lot to me.”
Peter felt 11 because he wanted to share it with his class. “We could make you one,” said Grandma. They worked together and 12 a dream catcher. The next morning he told Grandma his plan — to show his class how to make one. “Great! Let’s 13 after your presentation. We will have a 14 party,” said Grandma.
Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel 15 or scared at all. He felt proud in his culture and felt pride in himself, too.
1.A.presentation B.gift C.example D.instruction
2.A.warn B.remind C.accuse D.persuade
3.A.bent B.crawled C.stretched D.leaned
4.A.sorting out B.taking out C.burning away D.blowing away
5.A.spotted B.marked C.decorated D.matched
6.A.worry B.tears C.dust D.sweat
7.A.Spiders B.Strings C.Twists D.Circles
8.A.copy B.catch C.chase D.abandon
9.A.convenience B.comfort C.courage D.patience
10.A.precious B.expensive C.genuine D.popular
11.A.confused B.anxious C.disappointed D.embarrassed
12.A.made B.kept C.folded D.transformed
13.A.pray B.celebrate C.promise D.leave
14.A.fashionable B.temporary C.mysterious D.traditional
15.A.bored B.surprised C.nervous D.hesitant
My sons, aged 12 and 14, are lucky enough to have been skiing in the French Alps most years since they were young. And if you asked them, or my husband and I, for that 1 , we’d all say these winter trips have been our most 2 times as a family.
It didn’t start 3 , however. When we first put the eldest on skis, on a 4 slope (坡道) in Chamonix when he was three or four, I had to 5 him with pieces of chocolate between each run as his skis “felt funny” on his feet. We 6 it a few years, and tried again when his younger brother was old enough to join in, choosing resorts (胜地) with great 7 for family skiing. Under the guidance of super-friendly ski instructors and thanks to the dog-themed forest fun parks, they both completely 8 the mountains, and we’ve been 9 magical Alpine moments together ever since.
As they’ve got older and gained more confidence in their skiing and 10 in their legs, we’ve loved introducing them to the 11 ski resorts and steeper terrain (地形) at Les Arcs, where they also took great 12 in beating us both on the ski-cross course.
But these winter trips to the French Alps are about far more than just the skiing. They’re about 13 together on chairlifts in the sunshine, gazing the breathtaking scenery of the mountains, and the 14 of diving into snow-covered mountain huts for hot chocolates during blizzards.
It’s fair to say we’ve never once been 15 by a ski holiday in the French Alps. So, for now, the only question is: “Which resort are we going to? ”
1.A.matter B.growth C.sight D.address
2.A.respectful B.memorable C.considerate D.indifferent
3.A.unexpectedly B.accidentally C.eventually D.perfectly
4.A.senior B.nursery C.uneven D.grassy
5.A.educate B.impress C.motivate D.evaluate
6.A.kept B.loved C.left D.owned
7.A.reputations B.discoveries C.experiments D.organizations
8.A.attended on B.flew over C.parted from D.fell for
9.A.recording B.enjoying C.assuming D.imagining
10.A.standards B.researches C.strength D.observation
11.A.extensive B.luxurious C.remote D.isolated
12.A.care B.account C.consideration D.delight
13.A.floating B.arguing C.skating D.laughing
14.A.regret B.contentment C.struggle D.reflection
15.A.disappointed B.embarrassed C.frightened D.overwhelmed
Unit 2
如何写寓言评论
一、写作框架
寓言评论类作文需逻辑清晰,层层递进,结构可分为以下三部分:
(一)开头(Introduction)
简要介绍寓言故事名称及核心情节,点明评论主题。可引用寓言中的经典语句或直接阐述其影响力,例如:
“The fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” with its timeless tale of the slow but steady tortoise winning over the arrogant hare, has long served as a moral compass for readers worldwide.”(《龟兔赛跑》这则寓言,讲述了缓慢却坚持不懈的乌龟战胜傲慢兔子的故事,长久以来一直是全球读者的道德指引。)
(二)主体内容(Body)
故事分析:概括寓言主要情节,分析角色行为与结局。例句: “In the story, the hare’s overconfidence leads to carelessness, while the tortoise’s determination and consistency ensure its victory.”
寓意提炼:阐述寓言传达的道理,结合关键词点明主旨。例句: “This fable vividly illustrates that perseverance and humility outweigh natural talent or speed.”
现实关联:联系生活、社会现象,说明寓言的现实意义。例句: “In modern society, many students, like the hare, rely solely on intelligence but neglect hard work, overlooking the tortoise’s lesson of steady progress.”
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结寓言的普世价值,提出启示或呼吁行动,如:
“The fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare” reminds us that success is not reserved for the fastest or most talented, but for those who stay focused and never give up. Let’s carry this wisdom into our daily lives.”(《龟兔赛跑》的寓言提醒我们,成功并非只属于速度最快或天赋最高的人,而是属于那些专注且永不言弃的人。让我们将这份智慧融入日常生活。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
寓言相关:fable(寓言)、moral(寓意)、parable(寓言故事)、proverb(谚语)
情节描述:plot(情节)、character(角色)、conflict(冲突)、resolution(结局)
寓意表达:convey(传达)、illustrate(阐明)、teach a lesson(给予教训)、imply(暗示)
现实关联:relevance(相关性)、apply to(适用于)、reflect(反映)、mirror(映射)
(二)经典句型
寓言介绍:“The fable of… is a well-known story that…”(…… 的寓言是一个广为人知的故事,它……)例句: “The fable of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” is a well-known story that warns against dishonesty.”
寓意总结:“At its core, this fable reveals that…(从本质上讲,这则寓言揭示了……)”例句: “At its core, this fable reveals that honesty is the best policy.”
现实意义:“The moral of the story is highly relevant today, as…(这个故事的寓意在当今极具意义,因为……)”例句: “The moral of the story is highly relevant today, as many people overlook the importance of teamwork in pursuit of individual glory.”
练习
Six-year-old Weston Derrick is known as “Captain Brave”. He has brought his 1 and smile to the Boise State Broncos — a college football team, thanks to Team IMPACT, an organization that 2 children facing serious illness or disability with college sports teams.
For Weston, who lives with a rare disease that 3 his brain and development, joining the Broncos in February 2024 has been nothing short of 4 .
Weston was only three years old when his parents, Ashley and Gabe, 5 the heartbreaking news that his condition would be life-limiting and 6 take away his abilities. “It just didn’t feel real, it felt like a nightmare. It still does,” Ashley 7 with a reporter. Despite the heartbreak, Weston’s resilience (恢复力) has been a ray of 8 for his family.
When Ashley 9 to Team IMPACT, it wasn’t long before Weston was matched with the Boise State football team. From day one, the 10 went all out to make him feel like part of the 11 . They even visited his school. The 12 came on the signing day, when the Broncos 13 him to the team with an unforgettable ceremony.
Weston 14 a spring game where he scored an unforgettable touchdown (触地得分), earning cheers from fans and teammates. This season, he’s been a 15 face at home games, inspiring the team and the crowd with his bravery and joy.
1.A.pride B.worry C.courage D.doubt
2.A.pairs B.keeps C.mixes D.compares
3.A.activates B.refreshes C.maintains D.impacts
4.A.back-breaking B.life-changing C.risk-taking D.time-consuming
5.A.received B.remembered C.recorded D.adopted
6.A.frequently B.rarely C.gradually D.occasionally
7.A.checked B.discussed C.argued D.shared
8.A.wealth B.hope C.wisdom D.inspiration
9.A.rushed out B.handed out C.reached out D.checked out
10.A.players B.coaches C.reporters D.competitors
11.A.school B.college C.club D.family
12.A.success B.highlight C.surprise D.adventure
13.A.voted B.invited C.welcomed D.recommended
14.A.attended B.watched C.introduced D.instructed
15.A.funny B.strange C.handsome D.familiar
A group of extraordinary grandmothers, lovely known as the Knitwits, use their knitting needles to weave threads to bring 1 to the young patients and comfort them. With 2 fingers and hearts full of strong feelings of sympathy, these women are making a difference in the lives of children facing illness by 3 them handcrafted hats that not only warm their heads but also their spirits.
The Knitwits are a group of 4 residents with a passion for knitting, who 5 their love for crafting into a purposeful effort. Meeting 6 , they pour their collective affection into every stitch they make. The group has been 7 for over a decade, meeting every Friday. Over years, they’ve crafted thousands of items to support organizations that 8 others, locally and around the world.
Recently a member of the Knitwits, Mary Ann Stover, whose daughter was a children’s doctor, was 9 to have the group knit hats for 10 at Children’s Hospital.
“Mary Ann 11 out to me about the possibility of the Knitwits knitting hats for the children in the heart center. We 12 the vision for this initiative, and how we would take advantage of the hats across the heart center,” said Betsy Beall, a certified child life specialist at Children’s Hospital.
The hats, each a 13 work of art, designed with holiday themes, 14 not only the skill of the Knitwits but also the individualized 15 they wish to convey.
1.A.scarves B.joy C.sweaters D.treatment
2.A.skilful B.powerful C.colourful D.beautiful
3.A.delivering B.buying C.gifting D.selecting
4.A.generous B.senior C.healthy D.average
5.A.declare B.hide C.change D.channel
6.A.regularly B.instantly C.eventually D.randomly
7.A.preparing B.struggling C.working D.studying
8.A.please B.assist C.respect D.cure
9.A.inspired B.amused C.required D.guided
10.A.chemists B.residents C.doctors D.patients
11.A.turned B.stepped C.reached D.looked
12.A.discussed about B.argued over C.heard of D.worried about
13.A.simple B.unique C.natural D.clear
14.A.keep B.influence C.reflect D.cover
15.A.care B.duty C.promise D.need
Shreya Vemulapalli, a junior at The Harker School, founded nonprofit Cancel. Cancer. Culture. (CCC) in 2023. It aims to 1 a community where individuals affected by cancer are connected through sharing stories and having open conversations.
Shreya’s life has been 2 by cancer for five years, with her father’s pancreatic (胰腺的) cancer and her grandmother’s breast cancer. After their 3 , she rarely talked about her story due to her fear that cancer would define her. But realizing her experience was just 4 of what many cancer patients faced, she decided to create a platform for cancer-affected individuals to 5 support and understanding.
“While many people hear about the stories of cancer 6 , the reality for many people like my father, is that not everyone 7 cancer. However, the stories of people who lost their lives to cancer deserve to be shared and can comfort others 8 the same experience,” Vemulapalli said.
Through CCC, Vemulapalli has received piles of letters and messages from individuals who have faced cancer either 9 or from a second-hand perspective, further emphasizing the widespread need for connection.
Now, she fully 10 the importance of sharing her experience and encourages others to do the same. Vemulapalli and her team are working to release a collection, which 11 stories from cancer patients and survivors, offering 12 perspectives on the disease. CCC also plans to host and attend both speeches and fundraising events to continue building its community and 13 .
While not everyone may be able to 14 CCC, Vemulapalli hopes to inspire people of all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. She works to 15 how one can overcome instead of being overcome in the face of grief and pain.
1.A.build B.improve C.alter D.join
2.A.struck B.affected C.defeated D.simplified
3.A.collapse B.treatment C.passing D.recovery
4.A.exception B.majority C.example D.part
5.A.seek B.give C.produce D.demand
6.A.victims B.losers C.heroes D.survivors
7.A.passes B.fears C.beats D.faces
8.A.falling through B.going through C.seeing through D.looking through
9.A.directly B.randomly C.occasionally D.properly
10.A.distinguishes B.recognizes C.acknowledges D.appreciates
11.A.represents B.polishes C.features D.explains
12.A.familiar B.special C.latest D.diverse
13.A.boundary B.reach C.edge D.extent
14.A.relate to B.appeal to C.apply to D.adapt to
15.A.advocate B.convince C.demonstrate D.clarify
Unit 3
如何写城市/镇简介
一、写作框架
城市 / 镇简介类作文需结构清晰、重点突出,可按以下逻辑展开:
(一)开头(Introduction)
简要点明城市 / 镇名称,用特色语句吸引读者。可从地理区位或标志性特点切入,如:
“Suzhou, known as the “Venice of the East,” is a city where ancient canals wind through classical gardens, blending history with natural beauty.”(苏州,素有 “东方威尼斯” 之称,古老的运河穿梭于古典园林之间,将历史与自然之美融为一体。)
(二)主体内容(Body)
地理与环境:描述地理位置、气候、面积等基础信息。例句: “Located in southeastern China, Suzhou enjoys a mild climate and is crisscrossed by over 200 rivers and canals.”
历史与文化:介绍发展历程、历史事件或文化遗产。例句: “With a history spanning 2,500 years, Suzhou is renowned for its UNESCO-listed classical gardens, which reflect traditional Chinese aesthetics.”
经济与生活:提及支柱产业、居民生活特色。例句: “As an economic hub, Suzhou thrives in high-tech manufacturing, while its locals cherish a slow-paced lifestyle centered around tea culture and silk craftsmanship.”
旅游与景点:列举著名景点或特色活动。例句: “The Humble Administrator’s Garden, a masterpiece of landscape design, attracts millions of visitors each year with its pavilions, ponds, and bamboo groves.”
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结城市 / 镇的独特魅力,表达赞美或邀请,如:
“Whether you seek historical wonders, natural scenery, or a taste of traditional Chinese life, Suzhou welcomes you with open arms.”(无论你是追寻历史奇观、自然风光,还是想体验传统中式生活,苏州都张开双臂欢迎你。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
地理描述:located in(位于)、situated on(坐落在)、coastal city(海滨城市)、inland town(内陆城镇)
特色标签:historical city(历史名城)、cultural center(文化中心)、economic powerhouse(经济重镇)、tourist destination(旅游胜地)
景点相关:landmark(地标)、scenic spot(景点)、architectural style(建筑风格)、cultural heritage(文化遗产)
生活与发展:prosperous(繁荣的)、bustling(繁华的)、sustainable development(可持续发展)、local cuisine(地方美食)
(二)经典句型
总体介绍:“…is a [city/town] famous for…”(…… 是一座以…… 闻名的城市 / 镇)例句: “Xi’an is a city famous for its Terracotta Army and ancient city walls.”
细节描述:“One of the most distinctive features of… is…(…… 最显著的特点之一是……)”例句: “One of the most distinctive features of Venice is its intricate network of canals.”
总结升华:“In conclusion, [city/town name] stands out as…(总之,…… 以…… 脱颖而出)”例句: “In conclusion, Kyoto stands out as a city where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously.”
练习
Elaine’s entrepreneurial (创业) journey started after she realized that she’d never seen a matcha (抹茶) bar in Dublin, Ireland. In fact, she had a pretty 1 time trying to get a good cup of this tea here, probably because the Irish lack 2 of the tea, so she started to order it and 3 it at home.
Later, Elaine decided to open a matcha bar of her own! However, she didn’t want to serve her 4 just any matcha. So, she went off on a mission to 5 everything she could about this amazing 6 . This matcha lover’s first 7 was in London. Since she knew there were plenty of trendy matcha bars there, it seemed like the 8 place to do some research. Once she had a good idea of what the scene was like, she started taking steps to bring 9 to her own life.
She ordered tons of different teas online for 10 . When that wasn’t enough, she flew to Japan to get the best right at the source. This was also an incredible opportunity for her to 11 how matcha was properly grown, prepared and served. Elaine was completely amazed when she 12 the difference between teas!
When Elaine returned to Ireland, she found a space for her 13 . Meanwhile, she continued to perfect her product, 14 the opening day. Despite a few minor hangups, the Matcha Bar finally celebrated its successful debut (亮相). She was so 15 to see people lining up to try her tea!
1.A.distinct B.tearing C.rewarding D.tough
2.A.experience B.knowledge C.curiosity D.standard
3.A.make B.pack C.sell D.sort
4.A.friends B.managers C.relatives D.customers
5.A.document B.spread C.learn D.supply
6.A.story B.drink C.hobby D.trip
7.A.stop B.concern C.guess D.contact
8.A.optional B.perfect C.unexpected D.irrelevant
9.A.memory B.house C.story D.tea
10.A.distribution B.display C.comparison D.exposure
11.A.see B.explain C.show D.teach
12.A.solved B.accepted C.tasted D.predicted
13.A.agency B.business C.shelter D.collection
14.A.anticipating B.recalling C.acknowledging D.evaluating
15.A.scared B.embarrassed C.surprised D.excited
I never knew a chance encounter was to change my career forever.
One snowy December day, I wandered out of my New York apartment and 1 for a grocery store on Third Ave. Behind me someone shouted, “Where can I find peaches?” I turned around to 2 an annoyed woman standing outside the greengrocer’s. The absurdity (荒谬) of the moment 3 me — why must someone buy peaches in the middle of winter?
I was already 4 of the issues facing the food system: industrialized farming destroying our soils, unclear supply chains leaving citizens 5 in making the right buying decisions, and the 6 of ultra-processed foods with zero nutritional value in supermarkets, schools and hospitals, to name a few. But this moment underscored our serious 7 with nature and its seasons. We had 8 the idea that food could and should be eaten any time of the year. Too terrible! An inner voice whispered: “Do something to 9 seasonal flavour into people’s lives.”
After graduation, 10 by the skyscrapers (摩天大楼) and energy of the Big Apple, I landed a decent job with a 11 salary, managing financial investment for clients. Yet my work was stuck in an undercurrent of greed that I struggled to 12 . Now it was time.
I was 13 my 40s. If I did not act now, it would be too late. An urgency 14 and food became my “North Star”. That was the launcher that 15 me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market.
1.A.spoke B.cheered C.worked D.headed
2.A.spot B.hit C.approach D.comfort
3.A.amused B.tricked C.struck D.hurt
4.A.afraid B.aware C.ashamed D.careful
5.A.impatient B.reasonable C.picky D.powerless
6.A.assessment B.prejudice C.dominance D.classification
7.A.dissatisfaction B.disconnect C.familiarity D.mixture
8.A.normalized B.finalized C.commercialized D.prioritized
9.A.program B.fold C.channel D.transform
10.A.greeted B.attracted C.surrounded D.refreshed
11.A.flexible B.basic C.handsome D.fair
12.A.escape B.maintain C.interpret D.reveal
13.A.averaging B.nearing C.braving D.battling
14.A.kicked in B.built up C.passed by D.caught on
15.A.witnessed B.accompanied C.saved D.shot
The Role of Food in Human Culture
There are many things that set mankind apart from the animal world. With all the advances of the human race, we often forget that our 1 in the animal kingdom goes back even further and deeper, back to one of our most basic needs-food.
2 the technological relationship we have with food, humans are also unique in our emotional connection with food. In the rest of the animal kingdom, food is by and large simply a matter of providing 3 to one’s body. Animals eat out of 4 .
Humans, 5 , see food as so much more than a nutritional need. In fact, we often use food in a 6 way-overeating and eating unhealthy food — which negatively impacts our bodies instead.
Mindless eating is a term used negatively in our world but when you stop to think about it, isn’t that what most animals do? Why must we be 7 when eating?
The answer lies in humankind’s deep 8 with food. It is not just about mindless eating — it is about preparing, creating, discovering, exploring, inventing, and changing our food and food landscape. The role of food in human culture truly does 9 us from our animal relatives.
Part of our connection with food does come from our primitive animal brain. Having a strong desire and connection with food makes seeking it out a(n) 10 . Food is, of course, a necessity and anyone who has given a dog a treat understands that animals too get 11 and joy out of eating. For humans though, it goes further.
Food is 12 . We don’t just use food to satisfy our own needs but to show a(n) 13 connection with others. Food is a way we connect and show love for others. You know a relationship is getting serious when your partner invites you over for a home-cooked meal. When a neighbor or friend 14 a loss, we bring them cookies and cakes.
Preparing and sharing food with people you love 15 the connection you have.
1.A.uniqueness B.loneliness C.domination D.sacrifice
2.A.For B.As C.Beyond D.Since
3.A.pleasure B.nutrients C.treatment D.victory
4.A.curiosity B.importance C.wonder D.instinct
5.A.for example B.furthermore C.however D.for one thing
6.A.destructive B.creative C.initial D.practical
7.A.careful B.mindful C.forgetful D.stressful
8.A.connection B.appreciation C.attention D.function
9.A.embrace B.judge C.separate D.identify
10.A.opportunity B.victory C.challenge D.priority
11.A.sorrow B.satisfaction C.nutrients D.achievements
12.A.necessity B.nutrition C.joy D.love
13.A.necessary B.close C.emotional D.actual
14.A.settles B.struggles C.gathers D.suffers
15.A.promotes B.satisfies C.focuses D.seeks
Unit 4
写出你对太空探索的看法
一、写作框架
此类作文需观点明确、论证充分,可按以下结构展开:
(一)开头(Introduction)
以引人入胜的方式引出主题,如提问、数据或现象描述。例如:
“In recent decades, humanity has made remarkable strides in space exploration, from landing on the moon to launching rovers on Mars. But is investing billions in space worth the cost?”(近几十年来,人类在太空探索领域取得了巨大进步,从登陆月球到向火星发射探测器。但耗资数十亿用于太空探索真的值得吗?)
(二)主体内容(Body)
阐述观点:分点说明太空探索的积极意义或潜在问题。
积极方面:资源开发、科技进步、人类未来生存。例句: “Space exploration offers the possibility of accessing rare minerals on asteroids, which could solve Earth’s resource shortages.”(太空探索使获取小行星上的稀有矿物成为可能,这有助于解决地球的资源短缺问题。)
消极方面:资金浪费、忽视地球问题、太空污染。例句: “Some argue that the vast sums spent on space missions could be better used to address urgent global issues like poverty and climate change.”(有人认为,投入太空任务的巨额资金可更好地用于解决贫困和气候变化等紧迫的全球性问题。)
论证观点:用具体事例、数据或专家言论支撑观点。例句: “According to NASA, technologies developed for space exploration, such as satellite communication and water purification systems, have been adapted for civilian use, benefiting millions of people on Earth.”(据美国国家航空航天局称,为太空探索开发的技术,如卫星通信和水净化系统,已被应用于民用领域,使地球上数百万人受益。)
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结观点,提出展望或呼吁。例如:
“While space exploration poses challenges, it represents humanity’s boundless curiosity and the pursuit of a better future. By balancing investment in space and Earth’s needs, we can unlock new frontiers without neglecting our planet.”(尽管太空探索面临挑战,但它代表着人类无限的好奇心和对美好未来的追求。通过平衡太空投资与地球需求,我们能够在不忽视地球的前提下开拓新领域。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
探索行动:space exploration(太空探索)、space mission(太空任务)、launch(发射)、astronaut(宇航员)、rover(探测器)
天体与技术:planet(行星)、satellite(卫星)、space station(空间站)、telescope(望远镜)、artificial intelligence(人工智能)
意义与争议:advance technology(推动技术进步)、resource exploitation(资源开发)、space debris(太空垃圾)、costly(昂贵的)、sustainable development(可持续发展)
(二)经典句型
提出观点:“There is no denying that…(不可否认……)”例句: “There is no denying that space exploration has significantly advanced scientific knowledge.”
对比论证:“On one hand, … On the other hand, …(一方面…… 另一方面……)”例句: “On one hand, space exploration could secure humanity’s future; on the other hand, it requires substantial financial resources.”
总结升华:“In conclusion, … holds both opportunities and challenges, and it’s crucial to…(总之,…… 既有机遇也有挑战,关键在于……)”例句: “In conclusion, space exploration holds both opportunities and challenges, and it’s crucial to approach it with a balanced and sustainable mindset.”
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As I sat in the spaceship, traveling through the vast space, I was amazed by the greatness of the universe.
Our task was to explore a newly-discovered planet, Planet X. The journey was long and filled with 1 . The meteors (流星) we met seemed to be 2 towards us like bullets. It was a(an) 3 moment, and everyone held their breath as our captain skillfully 4 the ship to avoid the effects.
Finally, we arrived near Planet X. Through the telescope, I saw a planet 5 in a mysterious purple fog. Landing on the planet was no easy task because the gravity was stronger than we had expected. Our landing gear (起落架) 6 some damage during the touchdown. 7 , we were all safe in the end.
Stepping out of the ship, I was 8 by a strange-looking landscape. The 9 of the planet looked like a barren desert with fine sand shining brightly. As I collected samples. I 10 how insignificant we humans are in this vast universe. Every new 11 here made me more curious about what else is out there.
After 12 the data collected, we found that there existed some special chemicals on this planet. I couldn’t wait to 13 more secrets of Planet X. As the sun set, I felt a 14 of excitement and exhaustion. It was a day of unexpected yet wonderful discoveries and I wondered what 15 we would experience in the future.
1.A.challenges B.pains C.differences D.joys
2.A.walking B.pointing C.looking D.flying
3.A.relaxing B.stressful C.boring D.exciting
4.A.escaped B.destroyed C.operated D.abandoned
5.A.stuck B.involved C.enveloped D.trapped
6.A.suffered B.avoided C.repaired D.stopped
7.A.Unluckily B.Obviously C.Suddenly D.Thankfully
8.A.scared B.troubled C.refuse D.welcomed
9.A.shape B.surface C.inside D.structure
10.A.argued B.predicted C.realized D.explained
11.A.problem B.angle C.discovery D.change
12.A.looking into B.setting off C.carrying out D.holding up
13.A.mask B.reveal C.create D.keep
14.A.culture B.conclusion C.solution D.mixture
15.A.difficulties B.emergencies C.adventures D.accidents
“I am ready for my first space flight,” Zhang Lu said. Having gone through a dozen years of tough training, Zhang has been appointed, along with two others, to 1 the country's space task.
Full of 2 for the upcoming six- month stay in space, he also hoped to sing in his spare time. “Singing is my hobby, through which I can 3 my true feelings.”
Born in 1976 in Hanshou, Zhang is gifted with a beautiful 4 and loves singing. In school, Zhang 5 his interest in music, applying for a music school, before he saw a notice recruiting (招募) flight cadets, which 6 his mind completely.
Asked why he chose to become a flight cadet (学员) 7 studying singing, he answered, “If I had become a singer, I would never had the chance to 8 a plane, but if I chose to be a pilot, I could sing proudly while flying in the blue sky. ”
In 2003, Yang Liwei was 9 sent into space, realizing the Chinese people's 10 dream of space exploration. It 11 Zhang, then an air force pilot, to become an astronaut and fly into space one day.
He didn't get his 12 until six years later, when China began to 13 its second group of astronauts. The road to space has never been a shortcut, and Zhang experienced many 14 along the way.
Zhang, together with his 15 will witness (当场看到) the official completion of the country's space station construction during their six- month stay in orbit.
1.A.carry out B.set up C.pick out D.speed up
2.A.confidence B.doubts C.curiosity D.expectations
3.A.express B.understand C.tell D.admit
4.A.face B.voice C.heart D.nose
5.A.lost B.discovered C.continued D.hid
6.A.filled B.changed C.opened D.exercised
7.A.instead of B.in honour of C.in favour of D.regardless of
8.A.see B.take C.fly D.touch
9.A.directly B.secretly C.naturally D.successfully
10.A.new-born B.long-held C.environmentally-related D.fully-achieved
11.A.suggested B.allowed C.encouraged D.forced
12.A.job B.permission C.answer D.chance
13.A.train B.send C.select D.investigate
14.A.failures B.hardships C.experiments D.emotions
15.A.classmates B.friends C.children D.teammates
Although Elizabeth Norman is 8, she is not usual in some way. This Leicester, UK child is 1 with space, especially anything 2 to the Moon, so NASA is taking one of her favorite objects to the Moon.
Elizabeth became very interested in space after watching the news report of NASA’s Perseverance Rover being sent to Mars. After that, she devoted (致力) herself to 3 about space and carried out a few science experiments. Elizabeth also set up her “Astro Liz” 4 channel in which she 5 educational videos.
Elizabeth also made model rockets by herself. Later her model rockets gained the 6 of the rocket makers, so they 7 her. This is the rocket that will 8 the unmanned (无人驾驶的) Peregrine Lunar Lander along with other equipment to Mars. It will also include a time capsule (时空胶囊) and 9 objects like a sticker of Astro Liz.
Elizabeth’s mom said, “None of us could believe she would have the chance to make her 10 on the Moon. For her to be 11 in such a historic moment is unbelievable. But we truly believe she will go to space one day.”
“My goals for the future are to walk on the Moon and to 12 the highest mountain on Mars. I also hope I can fly on the Vulcan Centaur one day by myself!” Elizabeth said.
Her mother believes that Elizabeth will 13 more and more other children with 14 in space to follow in her footsteps. She said, “The sky isn’t even the 15 for Elizabeth now, and she wants to develop different hobbies for more life possibilities.”
1.A.satisfied B.fascinated C.patient D.anxious
2.A.familiar B.special C.related D.close
3.A.learning B.thinking C.hearing D.arguing
4.A.task- based B.children- targeted C.culture- related D.science- themed
5.A.shares B.downloads C.sells D.studies
6.A.comfort B.attention C.control D.trust
7.A.contacted B.reported C.encouraged D.respected
8.A.drive B.test C.carry D.fly
9.A.important B.private C.funny D.useful
10.A.trip B.experiment C.video D.mark
11.A.mentioned B.invited C.included D.interviewed
12.A.explore B.move C.save D.discover
13.A.allow B.choose C.inspire D.recommend
14.A.confidence B.interest C.misunderstanding D.experience
15.A.base B.idea C.level D.limit
Unit 5
如何续写戏剧
一、写作框架与步骤
续写戏剧需紧扣原作风格,同时展现创新,可按以下步骤进行:
(一)分析原作(Analysis)
梳理剧情:总结原剧的主要情节、矛盾冲突和结局,例如:“原剧以主人公与反派的第一次对峙作为结尾,双方实力相当,矛盾一触即发。”
把握人物:分析角色性格特点和关系,如:“主人公性格坚韧但冲动,反派则狡猾且野心勃勃。”
(二)构思续写内容(Conception)
确定主线:延续原有矛盾或引入新冲突,比如:“续写可围绕主人公为击败反派,踏上寻找神秘力量的旅程展开。”
设计场景:规划戏剧发生的地点和氛围,例如:“神秘森林、古老遗迹等充满未知的场景能增强戏剧张力。”
(三)具体写作(Writing)
开头衔接:用过渡语句自然承接上文,如:“As the dust settled from their first confrontation(随着第一次对峙的尘埃落定),[主人公名字] knew that the battle was far from over(主人公深知战斗远未结束)。”
展开情节:通过人物对话推动故事,适当加入舞台提示,例如:
[Scene: A dark and misty forest. [主人公名字] enters, sword in hand, looking cautiously around.]
[主人公名字] (whispering to himself): This is where the legend says the ancient power lies. I must be careful.
[Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerges from behind a tree.]
神秘人: You think you can claim the power so easily? (laughs menacingly)
制造冲突:设置阻碍或反转,如:“神秘人其实是反派的盟友,故意引诱主人公陷入陷阱。”
合理结局:与前文呼应,可留下开放式结尾引发思考,如:“With a final clash of powers, the forest is engulfed in a blinding light, leaving the fate of [主人公名字] unknown(随着力量的最后一次碰撞,森林被耀眼的光芒笼罩,主人公的命运未卜)。”
(四)检查与修改(Revision)
确保人物语言风格一致,情节逻辑连贯,舞台提示清晰。
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
戏剧元素:scene(场景)、act(幕)、dialogue(对话)、monologue(独白)、character(角色)、plot(情节)
动作与情感:enter(进入)、exit(离开)、whisper(低语)、shout(大喊)、hesitate(犹豫)、reveal(揭示)
剧情发展:escalate(升级)、resolve(解决)、twist(反转)、climax(高潮)、denouement(结局)
(二)经典句型
场景引入:“[Scene: …]”(场景:……)“The stage is set in…”(舞台设在……)
对话衔接:“[角色名字] retorted angrily: …”([角色名字] 愤怒地反驳道:……)“With a sigh, [角色名字] replied: …”([角色名字] 叹了口气,回答道:……)
情节推进:“Just as [角色名字] thought the danger had passed, …”(正当 [角色名字] 以为危险已经过去时,……)“The situation took an unexpected turn when…”(当…… 时,情况发生了意想不到的转变)
练习
Brissey was heading back to her home after a party. Her son was driving the car, with his 1 beside him, and Brissey and her grandchildren were in the back.
As they made their way, a truck ahead of them began driving 2 , finally crashing into Brissey’s family’s car. The 3 threw Brissey from the back seat all the way to the front. She hit the windshield (挡风玻璃) before falling back onto her daughter-in-law.
Brissey couldn’t move and was in great 4 . Her daughter-in-law, whose leg was broken in the accident, was 5 under her.
Then, Brissey heard a man’s voice: “I’m gonna 6 her off your leg to give you some relief, ” he said to her daughter-in-law. Brissey felt the man 7 his arms around her. “It was a (n) 8 , him holding me there. And I felt OK, ” she recalls (回忆) .
The man was a truck driver. He had seen the crash and 9 over to help. He comforted Brissey until the ambulance 10 .
The crash was 11 in Brissey’s memory. Once she was back home, she decided to call witnesses (目击者) listed in the police report to try to 12 together what had happened. One of those people was the driver.
He 13 everything he could remember—telling Brissey what she had said while he held her, and recalling the names of all of her family members.
“He told me, ‘You changed my life. You showed me that I needed to 14 more,’ ” Brissey said.
Brissey says that day 15 her life as well.
1.A.wife B.son C.daughter D.mother
2.A.slowly B.wildly C.carefully D.naturally
3.A.wind B.truck C.crash D.wave
4.A.care B.anger C.fun D.pain
5.A.trapped B.hid C.rested D.rescued
6.A.cut B.show C.break D.hold
7.A.raise B.throw C.drop D.shake
8.A.dream B.comfort C.moment D.embarrassment
9.A.turned B.thought C.rushed D.went
10.A.remained B.returned C.stayed D.arrived
11.A.frightening B.unexpected C.serious D.unclear
12.A.mix B.pull C.piece D.stick
13.A.described B.recorded C.re-ensured D.reminded
14.A.love B.learn C.share D.mind
15.A.ruled B.changed C.saved D.improved
Completing a marathon is not easy — especially the one that is as infamous as the Boston Marathon. This 1 is known to be particularly challenging and includes a(n) 2 called “Heartbreak Hill” near the end. Still, Francesco Magisano was up for the 3 . Being blind, this athlete needed a marathon guide. The odds are that, when he first 4 for the marathon, he had no idea that the person would be a(n) 5 like Nev Schulman!
That’s right — the host and producer of the popular show Catfish was given the 6 of a marathon guide. This was Schulman’s first time to 7 in the marathon, so he made sure to record video footage (片段) throughout their journey to 8 the moment. In turn, we have a funny and 9 video to enjoy.
In the video, Schulman and Francesco are 10 by a rope located on each of their wrists. Although it’s not clear how long these two have known one another, one thing is 11 : They get along amazingly! Throughout the video, the two of them find new and clever ways to make 12 . This sense of humor was likely vital as the marathon progressed, 13 when they reached “Heartbreak Hill”.
There are times when the two slow down, but overall, it’s clear that both Schulman and Francesco have what it 14 to complete a challenge like the Boston Marathon... and they do! Longtime fans of Schulman, and new fans of Francesco, couldn’t be more 15 !
1.A.course B.scene C.custom D.title
2.A.option B.section C.edge D.lesson
3.A.interview B.lecture C.cause D.challenge
4.A.broke in B.turned up C.signed up D.showed off
5.A.celebrity B.expert C.butcher D.agent
6.A.right B.power C.topic D.role
7.A.wander B.compete C.broadcast D.succeed
8.A.promote B.approach C.remember D.master
9.A.motivating B.formal C.peaceful D.frightening
10.A.outlined B.connected C.fixed D.trapped
11.A.for fun B.in progress C.under control D.for certain
12.A.contributions B.jokes C.comments D.wishes
13.A.apparently B.eventually C.particularly D.merely
14.A.requires B.describes C.explores D.trades
15.A.sensitive B.faithful C.creative D.proud
When Category 3 Hurricane Idalia, complete with 125-mph winds, came across the Gulf of Mexico, Horseshoe Beach took a direct hit. The town, an area with some 200 1 residents, prides itself on residents’ strong sense of 2 .
Now, the town faced a(n) 3 connected with the human existence. Idalia’s storm damaged every building and forty homes were 4 away completely.
A community disaster 5 a community response. People who owned second homes in Horseshoe Beach 6 the keys to their now-homeless neighbors to stay as long as they 7 . Residents brought in their available tools to open the roadways, clearing neighbors’ property without a thought of 8 .
9 by what she saw, 25-year-old Lacey Coe realized that all these neighbors were going to need 10 . So she drove 40 miles to the nearest superstore, 11 up with groceries, returned to her undamaged home, lit a fire and started cooking. She 12 pork steaks, roast chicken, seafood boils, salads and more to neighbors. She worked from 6 a. m. until 11 p. m. and never 13 a dime (十分硬币). More and more people joined her to form a cooking team.
“She became the 14 of the ship,” says resident Bill Ordner, 59, who had never spoken with Coe before the storm but grew close to her family when he made it his business to 15 her however he could: cleaning up, cutting up or carrying ice.
1.A.permanent B.temporary C.elderly D.qualified
2.A.satisfaction B.community C.relief D.security
3.A.competition B.option C.election D.crisis
4.A.burned B.given C.swept D.thrown
5.A.broke off B.called for C.held back D.speeded up
6.A.returned B.awarded C.handed D.rented
7.A.desired B.guaranteed C.promised D.imagined
8.A.commitment B.movement C.payment D.investment
9.A.Discouraged B.Amused C.Touched D.Confused
10.A.instructions B.supplies C.responses D.approaches
11.A.fed B.put C.came D.loaded
12.A.served B.purchased C.consumed D.poured
13.A.spent B.charged C.coined D.found
14.A.captain B.architect C.consultant D.applicant
15.A.praise B.lead C.employ D.aid
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总复习 完形填空练习
目录
Unit 1 1
如何写节日或庆祝活动 1
练习 2
Unit 2 13
如何写寓言评论 13
练习 14
Unit 3 25
如何写城市、镇简介 25
练习 26
Unit 4 37
写出你对太空探索的看法 37
练习 38
Unit 5 48
如何续写戏剧 48
练习 49
Unit 1
如何写节日或庆祝活动
一、写作框架
此类作文需突出节日氛围与文化意义,结构可分为三部分:
(一)开头(Introduction)
点明节日名称,简要说明其重要性或个人感受,引发读者兴趣。例如:
“The Spring Festival, the most significant traditional festival in China, is a time when families gather, traditions come alive, and joy fills the air.”(春节,中国最重要的传统节日,是家人团聚、传统焕发生机、欢乐洋溢的时刻。)
(二)主体内容(Body)
节日背景:介绍节日起源、历史故事或文化寓意。例句: “The Spring Festival dates back over 4,000 years, originating from the legend of ‘Nian,’ a monster scared away by red decorations and loud fireworks.”
庆祝活动:分点描述节日习俗、特色活动或美食。例句: “On New Year’s Eve, families enjoy a reunion dinner, featuring dishes like dumplings symbolizing wealth and longevity.”
个人经历或感受:加入具体事例,增强文章感染力。例句: “Every year, my grandmother and I make lanterns together. Watching the warm light shine through the paper reminds me of the bond between generations.”
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结节日的意义,表达祝福或呼吁传承文化,如:
“The Spring Festival isn’t just a celebration—it’s a reminder of our roots, a time to cherish loved ones, and a tradition that deserves to be passed down for centuries to come.”(春节不仅是一场庆祝活动,它让我们铭记根源,珍惜所爱之人,更是一项值得代代相传的传统。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
节日名称:Spring Festival(春节)、Mid-Autumn Festival(中秋节)、Thanksgiving(感恩节)、Christmas(圣诞节)
庆祝活动:celebrate(庆祝)、gather(团聚)、decorate(装饰)、exchange gifts(交换礼物)
特色元素:traditional custom(传统习俗)、festive atmosphere(节日氛围)、cultural symbol(文化象征)
美食与装饰:specialty(特色美食)、lantern(灯笼)、fireworks(烟花)、wreath(花环)
(二)经典句型
节日介绍:“…is a traditional festival celebrated by…”(…… 是…… 庆祝的传统节日)例句: “Halloween is a traditional festival celebrated by people in many Western countries.”
习俗描述:“One of the most important customs is…(最重要的习俗之一是……)”例句: “One of the most important customs during the Dragon Boat Festival is racing dragon boats.”
意义总结:“…represents…”(…… 象征着……)例句: “The full moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival represents family reunion.”
练习
Holi (洒红节) is a cheerful festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries. It marks the 1 of winter and welcomes the beginning of spring, and it also 2 the victory of good over evil. The second day is also called The Festival of Color when people 3 colored powders (粉末) to one another, party and enjoy. I once had a(n) 4 experience in India.
We started in the guesthouse with our hosts, their young son, and other 5 . We had a lot of 6 with putting colors on each other of their cheeks and foreheads. We walked all over town, 7 everyone we met and having color spread onto our faces by 8 everywhere we went, while we did the same in return. I had always thought that you threw colored powder at each other, but the 9 way to do it for Holi is to say “Happy Holi!”.
There were other foreigners around, but it was 10 locals and everyone was so happy and excited. They 11 us with delight and hugged us, and we even saw a number of people crying in joy. This festival really 12 the best in people and made you feel what it is like to be a 13 again.
The thing I love about this festival is that it is free. You can just wander 14 to enjoy the celebrations. There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I love this local 15 .
1.A.beauty B.cold C.end D.effect
2.A.decides B.explains C.represents D.updates
3.A.apply B.give C.introduce D.donate
4.A.amazing B.horrible C.strange D.unforgettable
5.A.students B.colleagues C.guides D.guests
6.A.fun B.failure C.advice D.success
7.A.inviting B.greeting C.thanking D.encouraging
8.A.runners B.locals C.organizers D.tourists
9.A.proper B.effective C.positive D.flexible
10.A.actually B.mostly C.extremely D.really
11.A.called B.warned C.approached D.respected
12.A.brought out B.took up C.set off D.got through
13.A.kid B.figure C.winner D.villager
14.A.proudly B.confidently C.continuously D.aimlessly
15.A.environment B.occasion C.experience D.attraction
【答案】
1.C 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.A 13.A 14.D 15.C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者在印度体验洒红节的难忘经历,介绍了洒红节的意义以及节日中人们的庆祝活动和欢乐氛围。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:它标志着冬天的结束,迎来春天的开始。A. beauty美丽;B. cold寒冷;C. end结束;D. effect影响。根据下文“welcomes the beginning of spring” 可知,洒红节标志着冬天的结束,迎来春天。故选C。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意:它也代表着正义战胜邪恶。A. decides 决定;B. explains解释;C. represents代表;D. updates更新。根据上文“It marks”以及下文 “the victory of good over evil” 可知,洒红节代表着一种美好的寓意,即正义战胜邪恶。故选C。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:第二天也被称为色彩节,人们互相涂抹彩色粉末,聚会并享受节日。A. apply涂抹;B. give给;C. introduce介绍;D. donate捐赠。根据下文“colored powders to one another” 可知,人们在节日中互相把彩色粉末涂抹到对方身上。故选A。
4.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我曾经在印度有过一次难忘的经历。A. amazing令人惊奇的;B. horrible 可怕的;C. strange奇怪的;D. unforgettable难忘的。从后文作者对自己在洒红节经历的描述可知,这次经历让作者印象深刻,是难忘的。故选D。
5.考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们和主人、他们年幼的儿子以及其他客人一起在宾馆开始庆祝。A. students学生;B. colleagues同事;C. guides导游;D. guests客人。根据“in the guesthouse with our hosts” 可知,在宾馆里,除了主人和他们的儿子,就是其他客人了。故选D。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们互相把颜色涂在脸颊和额头上,玩得很开心。A. fun乐趣;B. failure失败;C. advice建议;D. success成功。根据下文“putting colors on each other of their cheeks and foreheads.”可知,玩得很开心,“have a lot of fun” 是固定搭配,意为 “玩得很开心”,符合节日氛围。故选A。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们走遍了整个城镇,向遇到的每个人打招呼。A. inviting邀请;B. greeting打招呼;C. thanking感谢;D. encouraging鼓励。根据上文“We walked all over town”可知,在节日中,人们见到彼此会打招呼。故选B。
8.考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们走到哪里,都有当地人把彩色粉末涂到我们脸上,我们也这样回报他们。A. runners跑步者;B. locals当地人;C. organizers组织者;D. tourists游客。根据下文“locals”可知,在当地庆祝洒红节,给作者涂彩色粉末的主要是当地人。故选B。
9.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我一直以为是互相扔彩色粉末,但洒红节合适的做法是说 “洒红节快乐!”。A. proper合适的;B. effective有效的;C. positive积极的;D. flexible灵活的。根据下文“Holi is to say “Happy Holi!”.”可知,这里是说作者了解到了洒红节正确、合适的做法。故选A。
10.考查副词词义辨析。句意:周围有其他外国人,但大多数是当地人。A. actually实际上;B. mostly大多数;C. extremely极其;D. really真地。根据上文“Holi (洒红节) is a cheerful festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries.”可知,强调在庆祝活动中,人数上以当地人为主。故选B。
11.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们高兴地走近我们并拥抱我们。A. called呼叫;B. warned警告;C. approached走近;D. respected尊重。根据下文“ hugged us” 可知,他们先走近作者等人然后拥抱。故选C。
12.考查动词短语辨析。句意:这个节日真地激发出了人们最美好的一面,让你感觉自己又像个孩子。A. brought out激发出;B. took up占据;C. set off出发;D. got through通过。根据上文“we even saw a number of people crying in joy.”可知,个节日真地激发出了人们最美好的一面。“bring out the best in sb.”是固定搭配,意为“激发出某人最好的一面”。故选A。
13.考查名词词义辨析。句意:这个节日真地激发出了人们最美好的一面,让你感觉自己又像个孩子。A. kid孩子;B. figure人物;C. winner获胜者;D. villager村民。根据上文“we even saw a number of people crying in joy.”可知,在节日中人们开心玩耍,那种快乐和纯真让人感觉像孩子一样。故选A。
14.考查副词词义辨析。句意:你可以漫无目的地闲逛来享受庆祝活动。A. proudly自豪地;B. confidently自信地;C. continuously连续地;D. aimlessly漫无目的地。根据上文“it is free”可知,可以漫无目的地闲逛来享受庆祝活动,“wander aimlessly”表示“漫无目的地闲逛”,符合人们在节日中随意享受的状态。故选D。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意:不同城市也组织的洒红节活动,但我喜欢这种当地的经历。A. environment环境;B. occasion场合;C. experience经历;D. attraction吸引。根据前文作者描述自己在当地的庆祝经历可知,这里说的是喜欢这种当地的体验经历。故选C。
Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n) 1 about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you 2 me of one?”
Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and 3 to reach the top shelf. Pulling out a small box and 4 the dust, she handed it to Peter. Peter opened the box. He 5 a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around. It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web. Peter wiped away his 6 and smiled.
“This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years. 7 are symbols of unity and strength. Hang it over your bed and it will 8 your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center. Maybe it will give you 9 to do your presentation.”
“Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is 10 . It means a lot to me.”
Peter felt 11 because he wanted to share it with his class. “We could make you one,” said Grandma. They worked together and 12 a dream catcher. The next morning he told Grandma his plan — to show his class how to make one. “Great! Let’s 13 after your presentation. We will have a 14 party,” said Grandma.
Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel 15 or scared at all. He felt proud in his culture and felt pride in himself, too.
1.A.presentation B.gift C.example D.instruction
2.A.warn B.remind C.accuse D.persuade
3.A.bent B.crawled C.stretched D.leaned
4.A.sorting out B.taking out C.burning away D.blowing away
5.A.spotted B.marked C.decorated D.matched
6.A.worry B.tears C.dust D.sweat
7.A.Spiders B.Strings C.Twists D.Circles
8.A.copy B.catch C.chase D.abandon
9.A.convenience B.comfort C.courage D.patience
10.A.precious B.expensive C.genuine D.popular
11.A.confused B.anxious C.disappointed D.embarrassed
12.A.made B.kept C.folded D.transformed
13.A.pray B.celebrate C.promise D.leave
14.A.fashionable B.temporary C.mysterious D.traditional
15.A.bored B.surprised C.nervous D.hesitant
【答案】
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.A 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.D 15.C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Peter学校要求他们做一个关于家庭传统的演讲,在祖母的帮助下,Peter制作了一个捕梦网,这是他们的传统,并将如何制作捕梦网作为自己的演讲内容。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:彼得回答说:“我必须做一个关于家庭传统的演讲。”A. presentation演讲;B. gift礼物;C. example例子;D. instruction指导。由下文“to do your presentation”可知,是做关于家庭传统的一个演讲,presentation是同词复现,故选A。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意:你能提醒我一个吗?A. warn警告;B. remind提醒;C. accuse指控;D. persuade劝说。由上文“I know we have lots of beliefs and customs.”可知,彼得的奶奶知道很多信仰和习俗,所以彼得让奶奶提醒他一个,故选B。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:她走到壁橱前,伸长手去够到最上面的架子。A. bent弯曲;B. crawled爬行;C. stretched伸长(胳膊或腿);D. leaned倚靠。由下文“to reach the top shelf”可知,应该是伸长手去够到架子最上面,故选C。
4.考查动词短语辨析。句意:她拿出一个小盒子,吹掉灰尘,递给彼得。A. sorting out分类;B. taking out拿出来;C. burning away燃烧殆尽;D. blowing away吹走。由下文“the dust,”可知,应该是吹走盒子上的灰尘,故选D。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他发现了一个木环,上面缠绕着绳子。A. spotted注意到;B. marked标记;C. decorated装饰;D. matched匹配。由上文“Peter opened the box.”和下文“a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around”可知,彼得打开盒子应该是注意到这个木环,故选A。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意:彼得擦干眼泪,笑了。A. worry担忧;B. tears眼泪;C. dust灰尘;D. sweat汗水。由上文“Salty tears ran down his cheeks.”可知,彼得哭着回到家的,由此可知,当他看到这一传统物件捕梦网后,应该是高兴,所以擦开眼泪笑了起来,故选B。
7.考查名词词义辨析。句意:圆圈是团结和力量的象征。A. Spiders蜘蛛;B. Strings绳子;C. Twists弯曲处;D. Circles圆圈。由上文“It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web.”可知,捕梦网是圆圈的形状,因为圆圈是团结和力量的象征,故选D。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:把它挂在你的床上,它会将你的恶梦捕捉到网上,而你的好梦会从中心掉下来。A. copy复制;B. catch捕捉;C. chase追逐;D. abandon遗弃。由下文“your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center.”可知,捕梦网会将恶梦捕捉到网上,故选B。
9.考查名词词义辨析。句意:也许这会给你做演讲的勇气。A. convenience方便;B. comfort舒服;C. courage勇气;D. patience耐心。由下文“to do your presentation”可知,捕梦网会给彼得作报告的勇气,故选C。
10.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这捕梦网弥足珍贵。A. precious宝贵的;B. expensive贵重的;C. genuine真的;D. popular流行的。由下文“It means a lot to me.”可知,捕梦网对奶奶来说很重要,所以说它很宝贵,故选A。
11.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:彼得感到很失望,因为他想和同学们一起分享。A. confused困惑的;B. anxious焦急的;C. disappointed失望的;D. embarrassed尴尬的。上文““Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma.”可知,彼得想把捕梦网带到学校,但是奶奶拒绝了,所以彼得很失望,故选C。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们一起努力,做了一个捕梦网。A. made制作;B. kept保持;C. folded折叠;D. transformed转换。由下文“to show his class how to make on”可知,彼得和奶奶一起制作了一个捕梦网,故选A。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:演讲结束后让我们庆祝一下。A. pray祈祷;B. celebrate庆祝;C. promise承诺;D. leave离开。由下文“We will have a ___14___ party”可知,在演讲结束后会聚会庆祝一下,故选B。
14.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“我们将举行一个传统的聚会。”奶奶说。A. fashionable流行的;B. temporary暂时的;C. mysterious神秘的;D. traditional传统的。由上文““This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years”可知,制作捕梦网是他们的传统,如何制作捕梦网是彼得演讲的内容,由此可知,演讲结束后,奶奶会举办一个传统的聚会,展示他们的文化,此处traditional更符合语境,故选D。
15.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:彼得一点也不感到紧张或害怕。A. bored无聊的;B. surprised惊讶的;C. nervous紧张的;D. hesitant犹豫不决的。由下文“scared at all”可知,彼得在演讲时一点也不紧张害怕,故选C。
My sons, aged 12 and 14, are lucky enough to have been skiing in the French Alps most years since they were young. And if you asked them, or my husband and I, for that 1 , we’d all say these winter trips have been our most 2 times as a family.
It didn’t start 3 , however. When we first put the eldest on skis, on a 4 slope (坡道) in Chamonix when he was three or four, I had to 5 him with pieces of chocolate between each run as his skis “felt funny” on his feet. We 6 it a few years, and tried again when his younger brother was old enough to join in, choosing resorts (胜地) with great 7 for family skiing. Under the guidance of super-friendly ski instructors and thanks to the dog-themed forest fun parks, they both completely 8 the mountains, and we’ve been 9 magical Alpine moments together ever since.
As they’ve got older and gained more confidence in their skiing and 10 in their legs, we’ve loved introducing them to the 11 ski resorts and steeper terrain (地形) at Les Arcs, where they also took great 12 in beating us both on the ski-cross course.
But these winter trips to the French Alps are about far more than just the skiing. They’re about 13 together on chairlifts in the sunshine, gazing the breathtaking scenery of the mountains, and the 14 of diving into snow-covered mountain huts for hot chocolates during blizzards.
It’s fair to say we’ve never once been 15 by a ski holiday in the French Alps. So, for now, the only question is: “Which resort are we going to? ”
1.A.matter B.growth C.sight D.address
2.A.respectful B.memorable C.considerate D.indifferent
3.A.unexpectedly B.accidentally C.eventually D.perfectly
4.A.senior B.nursery C.uneven D.grassy
5.A.educate B.impress C.motivate D.evaluate
6.A.kept B.loved C.left D.owned
7.A.reputations B.discoveries C.experiments D.organizations
8.A.attended on B.flew over C.parted from D.fell for
9.A.recording B.enjoying C.assuming D.imagining
10.A.standards B.researches C.strength D.observation
11.A.extensive B.luxurious C.remote D.isolated
12.A.care B.account C.consideration D.delight
13.A.floating B.arguing C.skating D.laughing
14.A.regret B.contentment C.struggle D.reflection
15.A.disappointed B.embarrassed C.frightened D.overwhelmed
【答案】
1.A 2.B 3.D 4.B 5.C 6.C 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.D 13.D 14.B 15.A
【导语】本文是篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和丈夫从两个儿子很小的时候,就培养他们滑雪的爱好,一家人多次在冬季来到法国的阿尔卑斯山滑雪,成为全家最享受、也是最难忘的时光。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:如果你问他们,或者问我丈夫和我,就这点而言,我们都会说,这些冬季旅行是我们全家最难忘的时光。A. matter事情、问题;for that matter就这点而言;B. growth成长;C. sight视线、视野;D. address地址。根据上句“My sons, aged 12 and 14, are lucky enough to have been skiing in the French Alps most years since they were young.(我的两个儿子,一个12岁,一个14岁,很幸运,从小就在法国阿尔卑斯山滑雪了很多年。)”可知,本句是就上句提到的两个儿子从小就在阿尔卑斯山滑雪多年这一点来作问答,就这点而言,他们都认为这是全家最难忘的时光。故选A。
2.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:如果你问他们,或者问我丈夫和我,就这点而言,我们都会说,这些冬季旅行是我们全家最难忘的时光。A. respectful尊敬的;B. memorable难忘的;C. considerate体贴的、考虑周到的;D. indifferent漠不关心的。根据第四段“But these winter trips to the French Alps are about far more than just the skiing. They’re about 13 together on chairlifts in the sunshine, gazing the breathtaking scenery of the mountains, and the 14 of diving into snow-covered mountain huts for hot chocolates during blizzards.”可知,作者一家非常享受阿尔卑斯山的冬季旅行,对他们而言应该是非常难忘的时光。故选B。
3.考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,它的开始并不完美。A. unexpectedly出乎意料地;B. accidentally意外地、偶然地;C. eventually最终、终于;D. perfectly完美地。根据第2小题和该句的转折词“however”以及下句“When we first put the eldest on skis, on a 4 slope (坡道) in Chamonix when he was three or four, I had to 5 him with pieces of chocolate between each run as his skis “felt funny” on his feet.”可知,这些旅行虽然令人难忘,但是一开始教孩子滑雪时,并不是很顺利,可见开始并不完美。故选D。
4.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:当他三四岁的时候,我们第一次让他在夏蒙尼的一个幼儿斜坡上滑雪,我不得不在每次滑雪之间给他几块巧克力来激励他,因为他的滑雪板踩在他的脚上让他“感觉很有趣”。A. senior年长的、高级的;B. nursery幼儿的;C. uneven不平滑的;D. grassy长满草的。根据下文“when he was three or four”和常识可知,大儿子当时只有三四岁,所以学习滑雪时应该是在滑雪场的幼儿专用滑道上。故选B。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:当他三四岁的时候,我们第一次让他在夏蒙尼的一个幼儿斜坡上滑雪,我不得不在每次滑雪之间给他几块巧克力来激励他,因为他的滑雪板踩在他的脚上让他“感觉很有趣”。A. educate教育;B. impress使印象深刻;C. motivate激励、鼓励;D. evaluate评价、评估。根据下文“as his skis “felt funny” on his feet”和常识可知,三四岁的孩子的专注力应该是被脚上的滑雪板吸引了,所以就没有兴趣和耐心去滑雪,因此作者需要用巧克力作为奖励来激励他。故选C。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们离开了几年,当他的弟弟大到可以加入的时候,我们又试了一次,选择了以家庭滑雪闻名的度假村。A. kept保持、保留;B. loved爱、热爱;C. left离开;D. owned拥有。根据下文“choosing resorts (胜地) with great 7 for family skiing.”可知,作者一家又选择了其他以家庭滑雪闻名的度假村,说明他们离开了原来的滑雪场。故选C。
7.考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们离开了几年,当他的弟弟大到可以加入的时候,我们又试了一次,选择了以家庭滑雪闻名的度假村。A. reputations名声、声誉;B. discoveries发现;C. experiments实验;D. organizations组织。根据后文“for family skiing”可知,作者是全家人一起滑雪,所以他们会选择在家庭滑雪方面名声好的度假村。故选A。
8.考查动词短语辨析。句意:在超级友好的滑雪教练的指导下,再加上以狗为主题的森林游乐园,他们俩都完全爱上了高山,从那以后,我们就一直在一起享受着神奇的高山时刻。A. attended on照顾、照料;B. flew over飞越;C. parted from与……分开;D. fell for爱上、迷恋。根据上文“thanks to”可知,两个孩子应该是在教练的指导下,在以及以狗为主题的森林游乐园里,爱上了在高山上滑雪,也爱上了这些高山。故选D。
9.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在超级友好的滑雪教练的指导下,再加上以狗为主题的森林游乐园,他们俩都完全爱上了高山,从那以后,我们就一直在一起享受着神奇的高山时刻。A. recording记录;B. enjoying享受、欣赏;C. assuming假设;D. imagining想象。根据上文“they both completely 8 the mountains(他们俩都完全爱上了高山)”可知,两个孩子都非常喜欢在高山上滑雪,从此他们一家人就可以一起在高山上滑雪,享受这种神奇的时刻。故选B。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:随着他们年龄的增长,他们对自己的滑雪技术和腿部力量越来越有信心,我们喜欢介绍他们来到Les Arcs广阔的滑雪场和更陡峭的地形,他们也很高兴在滑雪越野赛道上打败我们俩。A. standards标准;B. researches研究;C. strength力量;D. observation观察。根据前文“As they’ve got older”可知,随着年龄的增长,两个儿子腿部的力量应该都所增加,他们对此也越来越有信心。故选C。
11.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:随着他们年龄的增长,他们对自己的滑雪技术和腿部力量越来越有信心,我们喜欢介绍他们来到Les Arcs广阔的滑雪场和更陡峭的地形,他们也很高兴在滑雪越野赛道上打败我们俩。A. extensive广阔的;B. luxurious奢侈的、豪华的;C. remote遥远的;D. isolated偏僻的、与世隔绝的。根据后文“steeper terrain”可知,两个儿子各方面都提高很快,滑雪技术应该也越来越好,这样就可以去挑战新的滑雪场地,Les Arcs更陡峭、更广阔的滑雪场更适合他们提升技术,所以作者夫妇把孩子带到了这里。故选A。
12.考查名词词义辨析。句意:随着他们年龄的增长,他们对自己的滑雪技术和腿部力量越来越有信心,我们喜欢介绍他们来到Les Arcs广阔的滑雪场和更陡峭的地形,他们也很高兴在滑雪越野赛道上打败我们俩。A. care照顾;B. account账户;C. consideration考虑;D. delight高兴。根据上文“they both completely 8 the mountains,and we’ve been 9 magical Alpine moments together ever since.(他们俩都完全爱上了高山,从那以后,我们就一直在一起享受着神奇的高山时刻。)”和前文“also”可知,孩子们来到新的滑雪度假村后,在更加广阔和陡峭的赛道上滑雪,同样很喜欢与父母一起滑雪的时刻,能够在赛道上战胜父母应该也是非常高兴的。故选D。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们在阳光下坐在缆车上一起欢笑,凝视着令人惊叹的山景,在暴风雪中满足地潜入白雪覆盖的山间小屋享用热巧克力。A. floating漂浮;B. arguing争论;C. skating滑冰;D. laughing笑。根据后文“on chairlifts in the sunshine”可知,孩子们坐在缆车上沐浴着阳光,应该是很快乐,有说有笑的。故选D。
14.考查名词词义辨析。句意:他们在阳光下坐在缆车上一起欢笑,凝视着令人惊叹的山景,在暴风雪中满足地潜入白雪覆盖的山间小屋享用热巧克力。A. regret后悔、遗憾;B. contentment满足、满意;C. struggle斗争、奋斗;D. reflection反映、反射。根据后文“diving into snow-covered mountain huts for hot chocolates during blizzards”可知,在寒冷暴风雪中,能够进入白雪覆盖的山间小屋,喝上一杯热巧克力是非常满足的。故选B。
15.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:公平地说,我们从来没有对法国阿尔卑斯山的滑雪假期感到失望。A. disappointed感到失望;B. embarrassed感到尴尬;C. frightened感到恐惧;D. overwhelmed被压倒的、被淹没的。根据第一段“And if you asked them, or my husband and I, for that 1 ,we’d all say these winter trips have been our most 2 times as a family.(如果你问他们,或者问我丈夫和我,就这点而言,我们都会说,这些冬季旅行是我们全家最难忘的时光。)”和下句“So, for now, the only question is: “Which resort are we going to? ”(所以,现在唯一的问题是:“我们要去哪个度假村?”)”可知,作者全家都认为去法国阿尔卑斯山的滑雪旅行是他们最难忘的时光,现在只需要问去那里的哪个度假村就可以了,可见他们从未对去阿尔卑斯山的滑雪假期感到失望过。故选A。
Unit 2
如何写寓言评论
一、写作框架
寓言评论类作文需逻辑清晰,层层递进,结构可分为以下三部分:
(一)开头(Introduction)
简要介绍寓言故事名称及核心情节,点明评论主题。可引用寓言中的经典语句或直接阐述其影响力,例如:
“The fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” with its timeless tale of the slow but steady tortoise winning over the arrogant hare, has long served as a moral compass for readers worldwide.”(《龟兔赛跑》这则寓言,讲述了缓慢却坚持不懈的乌龟战胜傲慢兔子的故事,长久以来一直是全球读者的道德指引。)
(二)主体内容(Body)
故事分析:概括寓言主要情节,分析角色行为与结局。例句: “In the story, the hare’s overconfidence leads to carelessness, while the tortoise’s determination and consistency ensure its victory.”
寓意提炼:阐述寓言传达的道理,结合关键词点明主旨。例句: “This fable vividly illustrates that perseverance and humility outweigh natural talent or speed.”
现实关联:联系生活、社会现象,说明寓言的现实意义。例句: “In modern society, many students, like the hare, rely solely on intelligence but neglect hard work, overlooking the tortoise’s lesson of steady progress.”
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结寓言的普世价值,提出启示或呼吁行动,如:
“The fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare” reminds us that success is not reserved for the fastest or most talented, but for those who stay focused and never give up. Let’s carry this wisdom into our daily lives.”(《龟兔赛跑》的寓言提醒我们,成功并非只属于速度最快或天赋最高的人,而是属于那些专注且永不言弃的人。让我们将这份智慧融入日常生活。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
寓言相关:fable(寓言)、moral(寓意)、parable(寓言故事)、proverb(谚语)
情节描述:plot(情节)、character(角色)、conflict(冲突)、resolution(结局)
寓意表达:convey(传达)、illustrate(阐明)、teach a lesson(给予教训)、imply(暗示)
现实关联:relevance(相关性)、apply to(适用于)、reflect(反映)、mirror(映射)
(二)经典句型
寓言介绍:“The fable of… is a well-known story that…”(…… 的寓言是一个广为人知的故事,它……)例句: “The fable of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” is a well-known story that warns against dishonesty.”
寓意总结:“At its core, this fable reveals that…(从本质上讲,这则寓言揭示了……)”例句: “At its core, this fable reveals that honesty is the best policy.”
现实意义:“The moral of the story is highly relevant today, as…(这个故事的寓意在当今极具意义,因为……)”例句: “The moral of the story is highly relevant today, as many people overlook the importance of teamwork in pursuit of individual glory.”
练习
Six-year-old Weston Derrick is known as “Captain Brave”. He has brought his 1 and smile to the Boise State Broncos — a college football team, thanks to Team IMPACT, an organization that 2 children facing serious illness or disability with college sports teams.
For Weston, who lives with a rare disease that 3 his brain and development, joining the Broncos in February 2024 has been nothing short of 4 .
Weston was only three years old when his parents, Ashley and Gabe, 5 the heartbreaking news that his condition would be life-limiting and 6 take away his abilities. “It just didn’t feel real, it felt like a nightmare. It still does,” Ashley 7 with a reporter. Despite the heartbreak, Weston’s resilience (恢复力) has been a ray of 8 for his family.
When Ashley 9 to Team IMPACT, it wasn’t long before Weston was matched with the Boise State football team. From day one, the 10 went all out to make him feel like part of the 11 . They even visited his school. The 12 came on the signing day, when the Broncos 13 him to the team with an unforgettable ceremony.
Weston 14 a spring game where he scored an unforgettable touchdown (触地得分), earning cheers from fans and teammates. This season, he’s been a 15 face at home games, inspiring the team and the crowd with his bravery and joy.
1.A.pride B.worry C.courage D.doubt
2.A.pairs B.keeps C.mixes D.compares
3.A.activates B.refreshes C.maintains D.impacts
4.A.back-breaking B.life-changing C.risk-taking D.time-consuming
5.A.received B.remembered C.recorded D.adopted
6.A.frequently B.rarely C.gradually D.occasionally
7.A.checked B.discussed C.argued D.shared
8.A.wealth B.hope C.wisdom D.inspiration
9.A.rushed out B.handed out C.reached out D.checked out
10.A.players B.coaches C.reporters D.competitors
11.A.school B.college C.club D.family
12.A.success B.highlight C.surprise D.adventure
13.A.voted B.invited C.welcomed D.recommended
14.A.attended B.watched C.introduced D.instructed
15.A.funny B.strange C.handsome D.familiar
【答案】
1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.A 11.D 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了患有罕见疾病的六岁男孩Weston Derrick被称为“勇敢队长”,通过Team IMPACT组织与大学橄榄球队Boise State Broncos结缘。尽管Weston的病情严重,但他的坚韧给家人带来希望。加入球队后,球员们让他感受到家庭般的温暖,他还参加了比赛并得分,成为主场比赛中熟悉的面孔,用他的勇敢和快乐激励着球队和观众。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:多亏了“Team IMPACT”这个将面临严重疾病或残疾的孩子与大学运动队配对的组织,他把自己的勇气和笑容带给了博伊西州立大学野马队——一支大学橄榄球队。 A. pride自豪;B. worry担心;C. courage勇气;D. doubt怀疑。根据上文“Six-year-old Weston Derrick is known as ‘Captain Brave’”可知,Weston被称为“勇敢队长”,所以他带给橄榄球队的是勇气。故选C。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. pairs配对;B. keeps保持;C. mixes混合;D. compares比较。根据下文“with college sports teams”和“it wasn’t long before Weston was matched with the Boise State football team”可知,Team IMPACT这个组织是将面临严重疾病或残疾的孩子与大学运动队配对。故选A。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:对于患有罕见疾病、疾病影响着他的大脑和发育的Weston来说,在2024年2月加入野马队简直改变了他的生活。A. activates激活;B. refreshes使恢复精力;C. maintains维持;D. impacts影响。根据上文“a rare disease”可知,这种罕见疾病影响他的大脑和发育。故选D。
4.考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. back-breaking非常繁重的;B. life-changing改变人生的;C. risk-taking冒险的;D. time-consuming耗时的。根据下文“This season, he’s been a 15 face at home games, inspiring the team and the crowd with his bravery and joy.”可知,加入球队对Weston来说是改变人生的经历。故选B。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Weston的父母Ashley和Gabe在他三岁时收到了令人心碎的消息:他的病情会危及生命,并会逐渐夺走他的能力。A. received收到;B. remembered记得;C. recorded记录;D. adopted采用。根据下文“the heartbreaking news”可知,Weston 的父母收到他病情严重的消息。故选A。
6.考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. frequently频繁地;B. rarely很少地;C. gradually逐渐地;D. occasionally偶尔。根据上文“his condition would be life-limiting”可知,他的病情会逐渐夺走他的能力。故选C。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:“这感觉不真实,就像一场噩梦。现在依然如此。”Ashley和一位记者分享道。A. checked检查;B. discussed讨论;C. argued争论;D. shared分享。根据下文“with a reporter”可知,Ashley与一名记者分享了她的感受。故选D。
8.考查名词词义辨析。句意:尽管令人心碎,但Weston的恢复力却给他的家人带来了一线希望。A. wealth财富;B. hope希望;C. wisdom智慧;D. inspiration灵感。根据上文“Despite the heartbreak”可知,尽管很心碎,但Weston的恢复力给家人带来了希望。故选B。
9.考查动词短语辨析。句意:当阿什利向“Team IMPACT”求助后,没过多久,Weston就和博伊西州立大学橄榄球队配对成功。A. rushed out冲出去;B. handed out分发;C. reached out联系,求助;D. checked out结账离开。根据下文“it wasn’t long before Weston was matched with the Boise State football team”可知,Ashley向Team IMPACT求助。故选C。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:从第一天起,球员们就全力以赴,让他感觉自己成为了这个家庭的一员。A. players运动员;B. coaches教练;C. reporters记者;D. competitors竞争者。根据上文“Weston was matched with the Boise State football team”可知,此处指橄榄球队的球员们。故选A。
11.考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. school学校;B. college大学;C. club俱乐部;D. family家庭。根据下文“inspiring the team and the crowd with his bravery and joy”可知,橄榄球队的球员们让Weston感觉自己成为了这个家庭的一员。故选D。
12.考查名词词义辨析。句意:最精彩的时刻是在签约日,野马队以一场难忘的仪式欢迎他加入球队。A. success成功;B. highlight亮点;C. surprise惊喜;D. adventure冒险。根据下文“with an unforgettable ceremony”可知,签约日是最精彩的时刻。故选B。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. voted投票;B. invited邀请;C. welcomed欢迎;D. recommended推荐。根据上文“the signing day”可知,野马队以难忘的仪式欢迎他加入球队。故选C。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Weston参加了一场春季比赛,他在比赛中完成了一次难忘的触地得分,赢得了球迷和队友的欢呼。A. attended参加;B. watched观看;C. introduced介绍;D. instructed指导。根据下文“where he scored an unforgettable touchdown”可知,Weston参加了春季比赛。故选A。
15.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:本赛季,他一直是主场比赛中的熟悉面孔,用他的勇敢和快乐激励着球队和观众。A. funny有趣的;B. strange奇怪的;C. handsome英俊的;D. familiar熟悉的。根据上文Weston和球队的关系以及他参加比赛等情况可知,本赛季他在主场比赛中是一张熟悉的面孔。故选D。
A group of extraordinary grandmothers, lovely known as the Knitwits, use their knitting needles to weave threads to bring 1 to the young patients and comfort them. With 2 fingers and hearts full of strong feelings of sympathy, these women are making a difference in the lives of children facing illness by 3 them handcrafted hats that not only warm their heads but also their spirits.
The Knitwits are a group of 4 residents with a passion for knitting, who 5 their love for crafting into a purposeful effort. Meeting 6 , they pour their collective affection into every stitch they make. The group has been 7 for over a decade, meeting every Friday. Over years, they’ve crafted thousands of items to support organizations that 8 others, locally and around the world.
Recently a member of the Knitwits, Mary Ann Stover, whose daughter was a children’s doctor, was 9 to have the group knit hats for 10 at Children’s Hospital.
“Mary Ann 11 out to me about the possibility of the Knitwits knitting hats for the children in the heart center. We 12 the vision for this initiative, and how we would take advantage of the hats across the heart center,” said Betsy Beall, a certified child life specialist at Children’s Hospital.
The hats, each a 13 work of art, designed with holiday themes, 14 not only the skill of the Knitwits but also the individualized 15 they wish to convey.
1.A.scarves B.joy C.sweaters D.treatment
2.A.skilful B.powerful C.colourful D.beautiful
3.A.delivering B.buying C.gifting D.selecting
4.A.generous B.senior C.healthy D.average
5.A.declare B.hide C.change D.channel
6.A.regularly B.instantly C.eventually D.randomly
7.A.preparing B.struggling C.working D.studying
8.A.please B.assist C.respect D.cure
9.A.inspired B.amused C.required D.guided
10.A.chemists B.residents C.doctors D.patients
11.A.turned B.stepped C.reached D.looked
12.A.discussed about B.argued over C.heard of D.worried about
13.A.simple B.unique C.natural D.clear
14.A.keep B.influence C.reflect D.cover
15.A.care B.duty C.promise D.need
【答案】
1.B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.C 15.A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。“编织智者”团体的老奶奶们用灵巧双手编织帽子,赠予患病儿童,传递温暖与关怀 。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:一群非凡的老奶奶,可爱地被称为“编织智者”,用她们的编织针编织线,给年轻的病人带来快乐并安慰他们。A. scarves围巾;B. joy快乐;C. sweaters毛衣;D. treatment治疗。根据下文“and comfort them”以及常识可知,给病人带来的除了安慰还有快乐,所以是给病人带来快乐,bring joy to sb.,表示“给某人带来快乐”。故选B项。
2.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这些女士们有着灵巧的手指和满怀深切同情的心,通过送给孩子们手工编织的帽子,不仅温暖了他们的头,也温暖了他们的心灵,给那些生病的孩子们的生活带来了改变。A. skilful灵巧的;B. powerful强大的;C. colourful多彩的;D. beautiful美丽的。根据上文“use their knitting needles to weave threads to bring 1 to the young patients and comfort them”她们用编织针编织线给病人带来快乐和安慰可知,她们编织的手艺娴熟,所以是有着灵巧的手指,skilful fingers,表示“灵巧的手指”。故选A项。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这些女士们有着灵巧的手指和满怀深切同情的心,通过送给孩子们手工编织的帽子,不仅温暖了他们的头,也温暖了他们的心灵,给那些生病的孩子们的生活带来了改变。A. delivering递送;B. buying买;C. gifting赠送;D. selecting选择。根据下文“them handcrafted hats”以及语境可知,这些女士们编织帽子是为了送给生病的孩子们,gift sb. sth.,表示“送给某人某物”,符合语境。故选C项。
4.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“编织智者”是一群热爱编织的老年居民,她们将自己对编织的热爱转化为有意义的行动。A. generous慷慨的;B. senior年长的;C. healthy健康的;D. average普通的。根据上文“A group of extraordinary grandmothers”可知,这些人是老奶奶们,所以是年长的居民,senior符合语境。故选B项。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:“编织智者”是一群慷慨的居民,她们热衷于编织,把对手工艺的热爱转化为有意义的努力。A. declare宣布;B. hide隐藏;C. change改变;D. channel引导,输送(此处引申为“转化”)。根据下文“their love for crafting into a purposeful effort”以及语境可知,这里考查channel...into...,是固定搭配,表示“把…… 转化为……”,指把对编织的热爱转化为帮助病人的实际行动。故选D项。
6.考查副词词义辨析。句意:她们定期相聚,把她们共同的爱倾注到她们所做的每一针中。A. regularly定期地;B. instantly立即地;C. eventually最终地;D. randomly随意地。根据下文“Over years, they’ve crafted thousands of items”以及“meeting every Friday”可知,她们是定期相聚来编织物品,regularly符合语境。故选A项。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这个团体已经工作了十多年,每周五相聚。A. preparing准备;B. struggling挣扎;C. working工作;D. studying学习。根据上文“use their knitting needles to weave threads to bring 1 to the young patients and comfort them”可知,她们通过编织物品帮助病人,所以这里是说这个团体已经工作了十多年,working符合语境,表示她们一直致力于这项有意义的事情。故选C项。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:多年来,她们制作了数千件物品来支持那些帮助他人的组织,无论是在当地还是在世界各地。A. please使高兴;B. assist帮助;C. respect尊重;D. cure治愈。根据前文她们制作物品给病人以及“support organizations”可知,这些组织是帮助他人的,她们制作物品支持这些帮助他人的组织。故选B项。
9.考查动词词义辨析。句意:最近,“编织智者”的一名成员玛丽・安・斯托弗,她的女儿是一名儿科医生,受到启发让这个团体为儿童医院的病人编织帽子。A. inspired启发;B. amused使娱乐;C. required要求;D. guided指导。根据下文“the vision for this initiative”可知,玛丽・安・斯托弗有了让团体为儿童医院病人编织帽子的想法,所以是受到启发,be inspired to do sth.,表示“受到启发做某事”。故选A项。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:最近,“编织智者”的一名成员玛丽・安・斯托弗,她的女儿是一名儿科医生,受到启发让这个团体为儿童医院的病人编织帽子。A. chemists化学家;B. residents居民;C. doctors医生;D. patients病人。根据上文“to bring 1 to the young patients and comfort them”以及“at Children’s Hospital”可知,这里指为儿童医院的病人编织帽子。故选D项。
11.考查动词短语辨析。句意:玛丽・安向我提出了‘编织智者’为心脏中心的孩子们编织帽子的可能性。A. turned(使)转动;B. stepped行走;C. reached到达;D. looked看。空后有out,此处应考查动词短语:A. turned out结果是;B. stepped out走出;C. reached out伸出(手等),这里表示 “向……提出”;D. looked out小心。根据下文“out to me about the possibility of the Knitwits knitting hats for the children in the heart center”以及语境可知,此处指玛丽・安向贝茜・比尔提出了为孩子们编织帽子的想法。这里考查reach out to sb.,表示“向某人伸出援手,向某人提出”。故选C项。
12.考查动词短语辨析。句意:“我们讨论了这个倡议的设想,以及我们如何在心脏中心充分利用这些帽子。”儿童医院认证儿童生活专家贝茜・比尔说。A. discussed about讨论(后接宾语时,about 多余,常用 discuss sth.);B. argued over为…… 争论;C. heard of听说;D. worried about担心。根据下文“the vision for this initiative, and how we would take advantage of the hats across the heart center” 可知,她们是在讨论这个倡议的相关内容。故选A项。
13.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这些帽子,每一顶都是独特的艺术品,设计有节日主题,不仅反映了“编织智者”的技艺,也反映了她们希望传达的个性化关怀。A. simple简单的;B. unique独特的;C. natural自然的;D. clear清楚的。根据上文“each”以及下文“not only the skill of the Knitwits but also the individualized 15 they wish to convey”可知,每一顶帽子都体现了她们的技艺和关怀,所以每顶帽子都是独特的艺术品。故选B项。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这些帽子,每一顶都是独特的艺术品,设计有节日主题,不仅反映了“编织智者”的技艺,也反映了她们希望传达的个性化关怀。A. keep保持;B. influence影响;C. reflect反映;D. cover覆盖。根据下文“not only the skill of the Knitwits”以及语境可知,这些帽子体现了“编织智者”的技艺和她们想要传达的关怀,reflect表示“反映”,符合语境。故选C项。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意:这些帽子,每一顶都是独特的艺术品,设计有节日主题,不仅反映了“编织智者”的技艺,也反映了她们希望传达的个性化关怀。A. care关怀;B. duty责任;C. promise承诺;D. need需要。根据上文她们为生病的孩子编织帽子以及“they wish to convey”可知,她们通过帽子传达的是对孩子们的关怀。故选A项。
Shreya Vemulapalli, a junior at The Harker School, founded nonprofit Cancel. Cancer. Culture. (CCC) in 2023. It aims to 1 a community where individuals affected by cancer are connected through sharing stories and having open conversations.
Shreya’s life has been 2 by cancer for five years, with her father’s pancreatic (胰腺的) cancer and her grandmother’s breast cancer. After their 3 , she rarely talked about her story due to her fear that cancer would define her. But realizing her experience was just 4 of what many cancer patients faced, she decided to create a platform for cancer-affected individuals to 5 support and understanding.
“While many people hear about the stories of cancer 6 , the reality for many people like my father, is that not everyone 7 cancer. However, the stories of people who lost their lives to cancer deserve to be shared and can comfort others 8 the same experience,” Vemulapalli said.
Through CCC, Vemulapalli has received piles of letters and messages from individuals who have faced cancer either 9 or from a second-hand perspective, further emphasizing the widespread need for connection.
Now, she fully 10 the importance of sharing her experience and encourages others to do the same. Vemulapalli and her team are working to release a collection, which 11 stories from cancer patients and survivors, offering 12 perspectives on the disease. CCC also plans to host and attend both speeches and fundraising events to continue building its community and 13 .
While not everyone may be able to 14 CCC, Vemulapalli hopes to inspire people of all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. She works to 15 how one can overcome instead of being overcome in the face of grief and pain.
1.A.build B.improve C.alter D.join
2.A.struck B.affected C.defeated D.simplified
3.A.collapse B.treatment C.passing D.recovery
4.A.exception B.majority C.example D.part
5.A.seek B.give C.produce D.demand
6.A.victims B.losers C.heroes D.survivors
7.A.passes B.fears C.beats D.faces
8.A.falling through B.going through C.seeing through D.looking through
9.A.directly B.randomly C.occasionally D.properly
10.A.distinguishes B.recognizes C.acknowledges D.appreciates
11.A.represents B.polishes C.features D.explains
12.A.familiar B.special C.latest D.diverse
13.A.boundary B.reach C.edge D.extent
14.A.relate to B.appeal to C.apply to D.adapt to
15.A.advocate B.convince C.demonstrate D.clarify
【答案】
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.D 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.D 13.B 14.A 15.C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Shreya Vemulapalli在经历父亲和祖母患癌后,创立了非营利组织CCC,旨在为受癌症影响的人们提供一个分享故事和相互支持的平台。
1.考查动词词义辨析。句意:该组织旨在建立一个社区,让那些受癌症影响的人通过分享故事和进行坦诚的对话相互联系起来。A. build建立;B. improve改善;C. alter改变;D. join加入。根据上文“Shreya Vemulapalli, a junior at The Harker School, founded nonprofit Cancel. Cancer. Culture. (CCC) in 2023.”可知,Shreya创立了非营利组织,目标是建立一个社区。故选A项。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意:五年来,癌症一直影响着Shreya的生活,她的父亲患胰腺癌,祖母患乳腺癌。A. struck打击;B. affected影响;C. defeated击败;D. simplified简化。根据下文“with her father’s pancreatic (胰腺的) cancer and her grandmother’s breast cancer”可知,Shreya的生活被癌症影响了。故选B项。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意:他们去世后,她很少谈论她的故事,因为她担心癌症会定义她。A. collapse崩溃;B. treatment治疗;C. passing去世;D. recovery恢复。根据下文“she rarely talked about her story due to her fear that cancer would define her”可知,Shreya的父亲和祖母去世后,她很少谈论自己的故事,因为她担心癌症会定义自己。故选C项。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意:但她意识到自己的经历只是许多癌症患者所面临情况的一部分,于是决定为受癌症影响的人创建一个平台,让他们能够寻求支持与理解。A. exception例外;B. majority大多数;C. example例子;D. part部分。根据下文“of what many cancer patients faced”可知,Shreya意识到自己的经历只是许多癌症患者所经历的一部分。故选D项。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:但她意识到自己的经历只是许多癌症患者所面临情况的一部分,于是决定为受癌症影响的人创建一个平台,让他们能够寻求支持与理解。A. seek寻求;B. give给予;C. produce生产;D. demand要求。根据上文“she decided to create a platform for cancer-affected individuals”可知,建立平台是为了让癌症患者能够寻求支持与理解。故选A项。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意:虽然很多人听说过癌症幸存者的故事,但像我父亲这样的许多人面临的现实是,并非每个人都能战胜癌症。A. victims受害者;B. losers失败者;C. heroes英雄;D. survivors幸存者。根据下文“the stories of people who lost their lives to cancer deserve to be shared”可知,此处与失去生命的人形成对比,表示癌症幸存者的故事。故选D项。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:虽然很多人听说过癌症幸存者的故事,但像我父亲这样的许多人面临的现实是,并非每个人都能战胜癌症。A. passes通过;B. fears害怕;C. beats战胜;D. faces面对。根据上文“the stories of people who lost their lives to cancer deserve to be shared”可知,不是每个人都能战胜癌症。故选C项。
8.考查动词短语辨析。句意:然而,那些因癌症失去生命的人的故事值得分享,并且能够安慰那些正在经历同样遭遇的人。A. falling through落空;B. going through经历;C. seeing through看穿;D. looking through浏览。根据下文“the same experience”可知,那些因癌症失去生命的人的故事值得分享,并且能安慰那些经历相同经历的人。故选B项。
9.考查副词词义辨析。句意:通过CCC,Vemulapalli收到了大量信件和信息,这些信息来自那些直接面对癌症或者间接了解癌症的人,这进一步凸显了人们对建立联系的广泛需求。A. directly直接地;B. randomly随机地;C. occasionally偶尔;D. properly适当地。根据下文“or from a second-hand perspective”可知,此处与“间接地”形成对比,表示直接或间接面对癌症的个人的信件和信息。故选A项。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意:现在,她充分认识到分享自己经历的重要性,并鼓励其他人也这样做。A. distinguishes区分;B. recognizes认识到;C. acknowledges承认;D. appreciates感激。根据下文“the importance of sharing her experience and encourages others to do the same”可知,她充分认识到分享自己经历的重要性。故选B项。
11.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Vemulapalli和她的团队正在努力发布一本合集,其中以癌症患者和幸存者的故事为特色,提供关于这种疾病的多样化视角。A. represents代表;B. polishes润色;C. features以……为特色;D. explains解释。根据下文“stories from cancer patients and survivors”可知,合集以癌症患者和幸存者的故事为特色。故选C项。
12.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Vemulapalli和她的团队正在努力发布一本合集,其中以癌症患者和幸存者的故事为特色,提供关于这种疾病的多样化视角。A. familiar熟悉的;B. special特殊的;C. latest最新的;D. diverse多种多样的。根据上文“which 11 stories from cancer patients and survivors”可知,合集中收录了癌症患者和幸存者的故事,所以提供了关于这种疾病的多种视角。故选D项。
13.考查名词词义辨析。句意:CCC还计划举办和参加演讲以及筹款活动,以继续扩大其社区影响力。A. boundary边界;B. reach影响范围;C. edge边缘;D. extent程度。根据上文“CCC also plans to host and attend both speeches and fundraising events”可知,举办这些活动是为了继续建立CCC社区和影响力。故选B项。
14.考查动词短语辨析。句意:虽然不是每个人都能与CCC产生共鸣,但Vemulapalli希望激励来自不同背景、年龄和经历的人。A. relate to与……产生共鸣;B. appeal to吸引;C. apply to适用于;D. adapt to适应。根据下文“Vemulapalli hopes to inspire people of all backgrounds, ages, and experiences”可知,不是每个人都能与CCC产生共鸣。故选A项。
15.考查动词词义辨析。句意:她努力展示一个人如何在面对悲伤和痛苦时克服困难,而不是被困难所征服。A. advocate提倡;B. convince说服;C. demonstrate展示;D. clarify澄清。根据下文“how one can overcome instead of being overcome in the face of grief and pain”可知,她努力展示一个人如何克服困难而不是被悲伤和痛苦所征服。故选C项。
Unit 3
如何写城市/镇简介
一、写作框架
城市 / 镇简介类作文需结构清晰、重点突出,可按以下逻辑展开:
(一)开头(Introduction)
简要点明城市 / 镇名称,用特色语句吸引读者。可从地理区位或标志性特点切入,如:
“Suzhou, known as the “Venice of the East,” is a city where ancient canals wind through classical gardens, blending history with natural beauty.”(苏州,素有 “东方威尼斯” 之称,古老的运河穿梭于古典园林之间,将历史与自然之美融为一体。)
(二)主体内容(Body)
地理与环境:描述地理位置、气候、面积等基础信息。例句: “Located in southeastern China, Suzhou enjoys a mild climate and is crisscrossed by over 200 rivers and canals.”
历史与文化:介绍发展历程、历史事件或文化遗产。例句: “With a history spanning 2,500 years, Suzhou is renowned for its UNESCO-listed classical gardens, which reflect traditional Chinese aesthetics.”
经济与生活:提及支柱产业、居民生活特色。例句: “As an economic hub, Suzhou thrives in high-tech manufacturing, while its locals cherish a slow-paced lifestyle centered around tea culture and silk craftsmanship.”
旅游与景点:列举著名景点或特色活动。例句: “The Humble Administrator’s Garden, a masterpiece of landscape design, attracts millions of visitors each year with its pavilions, ponds, and bamboo groves.”
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结城市 / 镇的独特魅力,表达赞美或邀请,如:
“Whether you seek historical wonders, natural scenery, or a taste of traditional Chinese life, Suzhou welcomes you with open arms.”(无论你是追寻历史奇观、自然风光,还是想体验传统中式生活,苏州都张开双臂欢迎你。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
地理描述:located in(位于)、situated on(坐落在)、coastal city(海滨城市)、inland town(内陆城镇)
特色标签:historical city(历史名城)、cultural center(文化中心)、economic powerhouse(经济重镇)、tourist destination(旅游胜地)
景点相关:landmark(地标)、scenic spot(景点)、architectural style(建筑风格)、cultural heritage(文化遗产)
生活与发展:prosperous(繁荣的)、bustling(繁华的)、sustainable development(可持续发展)、local cuisine(地方美食)
(二)经典句型
总体介绍:“…is a [city/town] famous for…”(…… 是一座以…… 闻名的城市 / 镇)例句: “Xi’an is a city famous for its Terracotta Army and ancient city walls.”
细节描述:“One of the most distinctive features of… is…(…… 最显著的特点之一是……)”例句: “One of the most distinctive features of Venice is its intricate network of canals.”
总结升华:“In conclusion, [city/town name] stands out as…(总之,…… 以…… 脱颖而出)”例句: “In conclusion, Kyoto stands out as a city where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously.”
练习
Elaine’s entrepreneurial (创业) journey started after she realized that she’d never seen a matcha (抹茶) bar in Dublin, Ireland. In fact, she had a pretty 1 time trying to get a good cup of this tea here, probably because the Irish lack 2 of the tea, so she started to order it and 3 it at home.
Later, Elaine decided to open a matcha bar of her own! However, she didn’t want to serve her 4 just any matcha. So, she went off on a mission to 5 everything she could about this amazing 6 . This matcha lover’s first 7 was in London. Since she knew there were plenty of trendy matcha bars there, it seemed like the 8 place to do some research. Once she had a good idea of what the scene was like, she started taking steps to bring 9 to her own life.
She ordered tons of different teas online for 10 . When that wasn’t enough, she flew to Japan to get the best right at the source. This was also an incredible opportunity for her to 11 how matcha was properly grown, prepared and served. Elaine was completely amazed when she 12 the difference between teas!
When Elaine returned to Ireland, she found a space for her 13 . Meanwhile, she continued to perfect her product, 14 the opening day. Despite a few minor hangups, the Matcha Bar finally celebrated its successful debut (亮相). She was so 15 to see people lining up to try her tea!
1.A.distinct B.tearing C.rewarding D.tough
2.A.experience B.knowledge C.curiosity D.standard
3.A.make B.pack C.sell D.sort
4.A.friends B.managers C.relatives D.customers
5.A.document B.spread C.learn D.supply
6.A.story B.drink C.hobby D.trip
7.A.stop B.concern C.guess D.contact
8.A.optional B.perfect C.unexpected D.irrelevant
9.A.memory B.house C.story D.tea
10.A.distribution B.display C.comparison D.exposure
11.A.see B.explain C.show D.teach
12.A.solved B.accepted C.tasted D.predicted
13.A.agency B.business C.shelter D.collection
14.A.anticipating B.recalling C.acknowledging D.evaluating
15.A.scared B.embarrassed C.surprised D.excited
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.D 10.C 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了伊莱恩发现爱尔兰都柏林没有抹茶吧,于是开启创业之旅,她四处学习研究抹茶,最终成功开了自己的抹茶吧。
1.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:事实上,她花了很长时间才在爱尔兰喝到一杯好茶,可能是因为爱尔兰人对这种茶缺乏了解,所以她开始订购茶,并在家里泡茶。A. distinct明显的;B. tearing痛苦的;C. rewarding有回报的;D. tough艰难的。根据后文“probably because the Irish lack 2 of the tea”可知,由于爱尔兰人对抹茶缺乏了解,导致伊莱恩“trying to get a good cup of this tea here”的过程并不顺利,所以她经历了艰难的时刻。故选D项。
2.考查名词词义辨析。句意:事实上,她花了很长时间才在爱尔兰喝到一杯好茶,可能是因为爱尔兰人对这种茶缺乏了解,所以她开始订购茶,并在家里泡茶。A. experience经验;B. knowledge了解;C. curiosity好奇心;D. standard标准。根据前文“that she’d never seen a matcha (抹茶) bar in Dublin, Ireland.”可知,都柏林一直没有抹茶吧,所以人们对抹茶应该是缺乏了解。故选B项。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:事实上,她花了很长时间才在爱尔兰喝到一杯好茶,可能是因为爱尔兰人对这种茶缺乏了解,所以她开始订购茶,并在家里泡茶。A. make制作;B. pack打包;C. sell售卖;D. sort分类。根据前文“she had a pretty 1 time trying to get a good cup of this tea here”以及“so she started to order it”可知,因为在当地难喝到好茶,她订购茶叶后自然是为了在家“make it at home”,即自制抹茶。故选A项。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,她不想只为顾客提供普通的抹茶。A. friends朋友;B. managers经理;C. relatives亲戚;D. customers顾客。根据前文“Elaine decided to open a matcha bar of her own”可知,她开了抹茶吧,面向的对象就是“customers”,她要为顾客提供抹茶。故选D项。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:所以,她开始着手尽可能多地学习这种神奇的饮品。A. document记录;B. spread传播;C. learn学习;D. supply供应。根据后文“everything she could about this amazing 6 ”和“Once she had a good idea of what the scene was like”可知,为了给顾客提供好的抹茶,她需要对抹茶有更深入的了解,要学习。故选C项。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意:所以,她开始着手尽可能多地了解这种神奇的饮品。A. story故事;B. drink饮品;C. hobby爱好;D. trip旅行。根据前文“Elaine’s entrepreneurial journey started after she realized that she’d never seen a matcha bar in Dublin”以及“she started to order it and 3 it at home”可知,文章围绕抹茶这种饮品展开,所以这里指的是学习这种饮品。故选B项。
7.考查名词词义辨析。句意:这位抹茶爱好者的第一站是伦敦。A. stop站点;B. concern担忧;C. guess猜测;D. contact联系。根据后文“in London”和“Since she knew there were plenty of trendy matcha bars there, it seemed like the 8 place to do some research”可知,伦敦是她为了解抹茶而前往的第一站,也就是“first stop”。故选A项。
8.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:因为她知道那里有很多时尚的抹茶吧,所以那里似乎是进行研究的绝佳地点。A. optional可选择的;B. perfect绝佳的;C. unexpected意外的;D. irrelevant不相关的。根据前文“there were plenty of trendy matcha bars there”可知,伦敦有很多时尚抹茶吧,这就使得伦敦成为进行研究的绝佳地点。故选B项。
9.考查名词词义辨析。句意:一旦她对这个场景有了很好的了解,她就开始采取措施,把茶带到自己的生活中。A. memory记忆;B. house房子;C. story故事;D. tea茶。文章一直围绕抹茶展开,前文她去各地了解抹茶,这里“bring tea to her own life”就是指把抹茶相关的事业开展起来,也就是开抹茶吧。故选D项。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:她在网上订购了大量不同的茶叶进行比较。A. distribution分配;B. display展示;C. comparison比较;D. exposure暴露。根据后文“When that wasn’t enough, she flew to Japan to get the best right at the source”可知,她通过各种方式寻找好的抹茶,那么她在网上订购大量不同茶叶的目的就是“for comparison”,即进行比较。故选C项。
11.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这对她来说也是一个绝佳的机会,让她了解抹茶是如何正确种植、制作和供应的。A. see了解;B. explain解释;C. show展示;D. teach教。根据前文“she flew to Japan to get the best right at the source”和后文“how matcha was properly grown, prepared and served”可知,她飞到日本这个抹茶的源头,就是为了了解抹茶的种植、制作和供应过程。故选A项。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:当伊莱恩尝出茶叶之间的差异时,她完全惊呆了!A. solved解决;B. accepted接受;C. tasted品尝;D. predicted预测。根据前文她去了解抹茶相关知识以及“the difference between teas”可知,她只有通过品尝,才能感受到茶叶之间的差异。故选C项。
13.考查名词词义辨析。句意:当伊莱恩回到爱尔兰时,她为自己的生意找到了一个场地。A. agency代理;B. business生意;C. shelter庇护所;D. collection收集。根据前文“Later, Elaine decided to open a matcha bar of her own!”和“she found a space...”可知,她要开抹茶吧,这是她的生意,所以回来后要为生意找场地。故选B项。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:与此同时,她继续完善自己的产品,期待着开业的那一天。A. anticipating期待;B. recalling回忆;C. acknowledging承认;D. evaluating评估。根据前文“Later, Elaine decided to open a matcha bar of her own!”以及“she continued to perfect her product”可知,她一直在为茶吧开业做准备工作,结合常识,她是期待着开业日。故选A项。
15.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:看到人们排着队来尝她的茶,她非常兴奋!A. scared害怕的;B. embarrassed尴尬的;C. surprised惊讶的;D. excited兴奋的。根据前文可知,她努力开抹茶吧,付出了很多,结合后文“see people lining up to try her tea”可推知,看到人们排队来品尝她的茶,付出得到回报,所以她会非常兴奋。故选D项。
I never knew a chance encounter was to change my career forever.
One snowy December day, I wandered out of my New York apartment and 1 for a grocery store on Third Ave. Behind me someone shouted, “Where can I find peaches?” I turned around to 2 an annoyed woman standing outside the greengrocer’s. The absurdity (荒谬) of the moment 3 me — why must someone buy peaches in the middle of winter?
I was already 4 of the issues facing the food system: industrialized farming destroying our soils, unclear supply chains leaving citizens 5 in making the right buying decisions, and the 6 of ultra-processed foods with zero nutritional value in supermarkets, schools and hospitals, to name a few. But this moment underscored our serious 7 with nature and its seasons. We had 8 the idea that food could and should be eaten any time of the year. Too terrible! An inner voice whispered: “Do something to 9 seasonal flavour into people’s lives.”
After graduation, 10 by the skyscrapers (摩天大楼) and energy of the Big Apple, I landed a decent job with a 11 salary, managing financial investment for clients. Yet my work was stuck in an undercurrent of greed that I struggled to 12 . Now it was time.
I was 13 my 40s. If I did not act now, it would be too late. An urgency 14 and food became my “North Star”. That was the launcher that 15 me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market.
1.A.spoke B.cheered C.worked D.headed
2.A.spot B.hit C.approach D.comfort
3.A.amused B.tricked C.struck D.hurt
4.A.afraid B.aware C.ashamed D.careful
5.A.impatient B.reasonable C.picky D.powerless
6.A.assessment B.prejudice C.dominance D.classification
7.A.dissatisfaction B.disconnect C.familiarity D.mixture
8.A.normalized B.finalized C.commercialized D.prioritized
9.A.program B.fold C.channel D.transform
10.A.greeted B.attracted C.surrounded D.refreshed
11.A.flexible B.basic C.handsome D.fair
12.A.escape B.maintain C.interpret D.reveal
13.A.averaging B.nearing C.braving D.battling
14.A.kicked in B.built up C.passed by D.caught on
15.A.witnessed B.accompanied C.saved D.shot
【答案】
1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.A 15.D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要说明了作者因为一次购物的时候,发现一个女人要冬天买桃子,意识到食品系统面临的问题:人们与自然及其季节严重脱节。
1.考查动词词义辨析。句意:12月一个下雪的日子,我走出纽约的公寓,向第三大道的一家杂货店走去。A. spoke说话;B. cheered欢呼;C. worked工作;D. headed前往。根据后文“for a grocery store”指作者前往杂货店。故选D。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我转过身来,看见一个生气的女人站在蔬菜水果店外面。A. spot发现;B. hit打击;C. approach靠近;D. comfort安慰。根据前文“ Behind me someone shouted, “Where can I find peaches?””可知,作者看到了一个生气的女人。故选A。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这一荒谬的时刻触动了我——为什么一定要有人在大冬天买桃子呢?A. amused娱乐;B. tricked欺骗;C. struck打击;D. hurt伤害。根据后文“me — why must someone buy peaches in the middle of winter?”可知,作者开始好奇为什么冬天要买桃子,说明被触动了。故选C。
4.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我已经意识到食品系统面临的问题:工业化农业破坏了我们的土壤,不明确的供应链使公民无力做出正确的购买决定,以及超市、学校和医院中毫无营养价值的超加工食品占主导地位,等等。A. afraid害怕的;B. aware意识到的;C. ashamed羞愧的;D. careful仔细的。根据后文“of the issues facing the food system: industrialized farming destroying our soils”可知,作者意识到食品系统面临的问题。故选B。
5.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我已经意识到食品系统面临的问题:工业化农业破坏了我们的土壤,不明确的供应链使公民无力做出正确的购买决定,以及超市、学校和医院中毫无营养价值的超加工食品占主导地位,等等。A. impatient无耐心的;B. reasonable合理的;C. picky挑剔的;D. powerless无力的。根据上文“unclear supply chains leaving citizens”以及后文“in making the right buying decisions”可知,不明确的供应链使公民无力做出正确的购买决定,故选D。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意:我已经意识到食品系统面临的问题:工业化农业破坏了我们的土壤,不明确的供应链使公民无力做出正确的购买决定,以及超市、学校和医院中毫无营养价值的超加工食品占主导地位,等等。A. assessment评估;B. prejudice偏见;C. dominance优势;D. classification分类。根据后文“of ultra-processed foods with zero nutritional value in supermarkets, schools and hospitals, to name a few”以及上文列举的问题,超市、学校和医院中毫无营养价值的超加工食品占主导地位,故选C。
7.考查名词词义辨析。句意:但这一时刻凸显了我们与自然及其季节的严重脱节。A. dissatisfaction不满意;B. disconnect切断,脱离;C. familiarity精通;D. mixture混合体。根据上文“why must someone buy peaches in the middle of winter?”可知,冬天买桃子凸显了我们与自然及其季节的严重脱节。故选B。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们已经把食物可以而且应该在一年中的任何时候吃的想法正常化了。A. normalize规范化;B. finalized完成;C. commercialized商业化;D. prioritized优先化。根据后文“the idea that food could and should be eaten any time of the year”以及上文女人要冬天买桃子,说明把食物可以而且应该在一年中的任何时候吃的想法正常化了。故选A。
9.考查动词词义辨析。句意:内心有个声音在低语:“做点什么,把季节性的味道引入人们的生活。”A. program项目;B. fold折叠;C. channel引入;D. transform改变。根据后文“seasonal flavour into people’s lives”指把季节性的味道引入人们的生活。故选C。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意:毕业后,被纽约的摩天大楼和活力所吸引,我找到了一份薪水丰厚的体面工作,为客户管理金融投资。A. greeted问候;B. attracted吸引;C. surrounded围绕;D. refreshed使恢复精神。根据后文“by the skyscrapers and energy of the Big Apple, I landed a decent job with a”可知,作者被纽约的摩天大楼和活力所吸引,在纽约找了工作。故选B。
11.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:毕业后,被纽约的摩天大楼和活力所吸引,我找到了一份薪水丰厚的体面工作,为客户管理金融投资。A. flexible灵活的;B. basic基本的;C. handsome可观的;优厚的;D. fair公平的。根据上文“I landed a decent job”可知,作者找到了一份薪水丰厚的体面工作,handsome salary表示“丰厚的薪水”。故选C。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:然而,我的作品陷入了一股贪婪的暗流,我努力想要摆脱它。A. escape逃走;B. maintain维持;C. interpret解释;D. reveal揭露。根据上文“Yet my work was stuck in an undercurrent of greed that I struggled to”可知,作者陷入了一股贪婪的暗流,作者努力想要摆脱它。故选A。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我快40岁了。A. averaging平均;B. nearing接近;C. braving勇敢面对;D. battling战斗。根据后文“If I did not act now, it would be too late.(如果我现在不采取行动,就太晚了)”可知,作者快40岁了。故选B。
14.考查动词短语辨析。句意:一种紧迫感袭来,食物成了我的“北极星”。A. kicked in开始;B. built up建立;C. passed by路过;D. caught on捕捉。根据上文“If I did not act now, it would be too late.(如果我现在不采取行动,就太晚了)”可知,作者年纪大了,开始有了紧迫感。故选A。
15.考查动词词义辨析。句意:那就是把我从纽约摩天大楼射到伦敦食品市场的发射装置。A. witnessed目击;B. accompanied陪伴;C. saved挽救;D. shot射击。根据前文“ If I did not act now, it would be too late.”和后文“from a New York skyscraper to a London food market”可知,作者想要做点什么,因此推断此处用把作者从纽约摩天大楼射到伦敦食品市场的发射装置,说明作者辞去了在纽约摩天大楼的工作,来到了食品市场。故选D。
The Role of Food in Human Culture
There are many things that set mankind apart from the animal world. With all the advances of the human race, we often forget that our 1 in the animal kingdom goes back even further and deeper, back to one of our most basic needs-food.
2 the technological relationship we have with food, humans are also unique in our emotional connection with food. In the rest of the animal kingdom, food is by and large simply a matter of providing 3 to one’s body. Animals eat out of 4 .
Humans, 5 , see food as so much more than a nutritional need. In fact, we often use food in a 6 way-overeating and eating unhealthy food — which negatively impacts our bodies instead.
Mindless eating is a term used negatively in our world but when you stop to think about it, isn’t that what most animals do? Why must we be 7 when eating?
The answer lies in humankind’s deep 8 with food. It is not just about mindless eating — it is about preparing, creating, discovering, exploring, inventing, and changing our food and food landscape. The role of food in human culture truly does 9 us from our animal relatives.
Part of our connection with food does come from our primitive animal brain. Having a strong desire and connection with food makes seeking it out a(n) 10 . Food is, of course, a necessity and anyone who has given a dog a treat understands that animals too get 11 and joy out of eating. For humans though, it goes further.
Food is 12 . We don’t just use food to satisfy our own needs but to show a(n) 13 connection with others. Food is a way we connect and show love for others. You know a relationship is getting serious when your partner invites you over for a home-cooked meal. When a neighbor or friend 14 a loss, we bring them cookies and cakes.
Preparing and sharing food with people you love 15 the connection you have.
1.A.uniqueness B.loneliness C.domination D.sacrifice
2.A.For B.As C.Beyond D.Since
3.A.pleasure B.nutrients C.treatment D.victory
4.A.curiosity B.importance C.wonder D.instinct
5.A.for example B.furthermore C.however D.for one thing
6.A.destructive B.creative C.initial D.practical
7.A.careful B.mindful C.forgetful D.stressful
8.A.connection B.appreciation C.attention D.function
9.A.embrace B.judge C.separate D.identify
10.A.opportunity B.victory C.challenge D.priority
11.A.sorrow B.satisfaction C.nutrients D.achievements
12.A.necessity B.nutrition C.joy D.love
13.A.necessary B.close C.emotional D.actual
14.A.settles B.struggles C.gathers D.suffers
15.A.promotes B.satisfies C.focuses D.seeks
【答案】
1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.D 11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕食物在人类文化中的作用展开,阐述人类与动物在对待食物上的差异,强调人类与食物的情感联系使人类区别于动物。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:随着人类的所有进步,我们常常忘记我们在动物王国中的独特性可以追溯到更久远、更深刻的时期,追溯到我们最基本的需求之一——食物。A. uniqueness独特性;B. loneliness孤独;C. domination统治;D. sacrifice牺牲。根据前文“There are many things that set mankind apart from the animal world.”表明人类有区别于动物世界的诸多方面,即人类具有独特性,所以此处应是说人类在动物王国中的独特性和食物相关。故选A项。
2.考查介词词义辨析。句意:除了我们与食物的技术关系,人类在与食物的情感联系方面也是独特的。A. For为了;B. As作为;C. Beyond除……之外;D. Since自从。后文“humans are also unique in our emotional connection with food”提到人类在情感联系方面也独特,意味着在技术关系之外还有情感联系这一独特之处。故选C项。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意:在动物王国的其他成员中,食物大体上只是为身体提供营养的问题。A. pleasure快乐;B. nutrients营养;C. treatment治疗;D. victory胜利。根据前文“back to one of our most basic needs food”指出食物是基本需求,结合常识,动物进食主要是为了获取营养以维持身体机能。故选B项。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意:动物出于本能进食。A. curiosity好奇;B. importance重要性;C. wonder奇迹;D. instinct本能。前文提到在动物王国里食物主要是提供营养,说明动物进食是一种自然的、本能的行为,并非出于好奇等其他原因。故选D项。
5.考查介词短语和副词词义辨析。句意:然而,人类认为食物远不止是一种营养需求。A. for example例如;B. furthermore此外;C. however然而;D. for one thing首先。前文描述动物进食是为了营养,是本能行为,而本句“see food as so much more than a nutritional need”说对人类来说,食物远不止是一种营养需求,存在明显的转折关系。故选C项。
6.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:事实上,我们经常以一种破坏性的方式使用食物——暴饮暴食和吃不健康的食物——这反而对我们的身体产生负面影响。A. destructive破坏性的;B. creative有创造力的;C. initial最初的;D. practical实际的。后文“negatively impacts our bodies”明确指出这种使用食物的方式对身体有负面影响,说明是具有破坏性的。故选A项。
7.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:为什么我们吃东西时必须用心呢?A. careful小心的;B. mindful留心的,用心的;C. forgetful健忘的;D. stressful有压力的。前文提到“Mindless eating is a term used negatively in our world”,说明无意识进食是负面的,所以这里问为什么吃东西要与之相反,即要用心。故选B项。
8.考查名词词义辨析。句意:答案在于人类与食物的深厚联系。A. connection联系;B. appreciation欣赏;C. attention注意;D. function功能。根据前文“ 2 the technological relationship we have with food, humans are also unique in our emotional connection with food.”和后文“Part of our connection with food does come from our primitive animal brain.”可知,人类与食物有深厚联系。故选A项。
9.考查动词词义辨析。句意:食物在人类文化中的作用确实使我们与动物亲戚区分开来。A. embrace拥抱;B. judge判断;C. separate分开,区分;D. identify识别。根据前文“There are many things that set mankind apart from the animal world.”和“Humans, 5 , see food as so much more than a nutritional need.”可知,说明人类和动物有区别,食物让人类和动物区分开来。故选C项。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:对食物有强烈的渴望和联系使寻找食物成为优先事项。A. opportunity机会;B. victory胜利;C. challenge挑战;D. priority优先事项。前文“a strong desire and connection with food”和后文“Food is, of course, a necessity”提到食物是必需品,人类对它有强烈的渴望,所以寻找食物必然是优先要去做的事。故选D项。
11.考查名词词义辨析。句意:当然,食物是必需品,任何给过狗零食的人都明白,动物也能从进食中获得满足和快乐。A. sorrow悲伤;B. satisfaction满足;C. nutrients营养;D. achievements成就。根据“joy”可知,这里要表达动物进食能获得类似积极的感受,“satisfaction”与“joy”语义相近,且符合动物进食的感受。故选B项。
12.考查名词词义辨析。句意:食物是爱。A. necessity必需品;B. nutrition营养;C. joy快乐;D. love爱。后文“Food is a way we connect and show love for others.”明确说明食物是表达对他人爱的一种方式,所以这里说食物是爱。故选D项。
13.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我们不仅用食物来满足自己的需求,还用来展示与他人的情感联系。A. necessary必要的;B. close亲密的;C. emotional情感的;D. actual实际的。后文“Food is a way we connect and show love for others.”体现出食物用于表达爱,爱是一种情感,所以这里是情感联系。故选C项。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:当邻居或朋友遭遇损失时,我们会给他们送去饼干和蛋糕。A. settles解决;B. struggles挣扎;C. gathers聚集;D. suffers遭受。根据常识,当别人遭受损失时我们会送去食物安慰,“suffer a loss”是固定表达,表示遭受损失。故选D项。
15.考查动词词义辨析。句意:和你爱的人一起准备和分享食物会促进你们之间的联系。A. promotes促进;B. satisfies满足;C. focuses集中;D. seeks寻求。前文提到食物能展示情感联系,和爱的人分享食物自然会让这种联系变得更好,也就是促进联系。故选A项。
Unit 4
写出你对太空探索的看法
一、写作框架
此类作文需观点明确、论证充分,可按以下结构展开:
(一)开头(Introduction)
以引人入胜的方式引出主题,如提问、数据或现象描述。例如:
“In recent decades, humanity has made remarkable strides in space exploration, from landing on the moon to launching rovers on Mars. But is investing billions in space worth the cost?”(近几十年来,人类在太空探索领域取得了巨大进步,从登陆月球到向火星发射探测器。但耗资数十亿用于太空探索真的值得吗?)
(二)主体内容(Body)
阐述观点:分点说明太空探索的积极意义或潜在问题。
积极方面:资源开发、科技进步、人类未来生存。例句: “Space exploration offers the possibility of accessing rare minerals on asteroids, which could solve Earth’s resource shortages.”(太空探索使获取小行星上的稀有矿物成为可能,这有助于解决地球的资源短缺问题。)
消极方面:资金浪费、忽视地球问题、太空污染。例句: “Some argue that the vast sums spent on space missions could be better used to address urgent global issues like poverty and climate change.”(有人认为,投入太空任务的巨额资金可更好地用于解决贫困和气候变化等紧迫的全球性问题。)
论证观点:用具体事例、数据或专家言论支撑观点。例句: “According to NASA, technologies developed for space exploration, such as satellite communication and water purification systems, have been adapted for civilian use, benefiting millions of people on Earth.”(据美国国家航空航天局称,为太空探索开发的技术,如卫星通信和水净化系统,已被应用于民用领域,使地球上数百万人受益。)
(三)结尾(Conclusion)
总结观点,提出展望或呼吁。例如:
“While space exploration poses challenges, it represents humanity’s boundless curiosity and the pursuit of a better future. By balancing investment in space and Earth’s needs, we can unlock new frontiers without neglecting our planet.”(尽管太空探索面临挑战,但它代表着人类无限的好奇心和对美好未来的追求。通过平衡太空投资与地球需求,我们能够在不忽视地球的前提下开拓新领域。)
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
探索行动:space exploration(太空探索)、space mission(太空任务)、launch(发射)、astronaut(宇航员)、rover(探测器)
天体与技术:planet(行星)、satellite(卫星)、space station(空间站)、telescope(望远镜)、artificial intelligence(人工智能)
意义与争议:advance technology(推动技术进步)、resource exploitation(资源开发)、space debris(太空垃圾)、costly(昂贵的)、sustainable development(可持续发展)
(二)经典句型
提出观点:“There is no denying that…(不可否认……)”例句: “There is no denying that space exploration has significantly advanced scientific knowledge.”
对比论证:“On one hand, … On the other hand, …(一方面…… 另一方面……)”例句: “On one hand, space exploration could secure humanity’s future; on the other hand, it requires substantial financial resources.”
总结升华:“In conclusion, … holds both opportunities and challenges, and it’s crucial to…(总之,…… 既有机遇也有挑战,关键在于……)”例句: “In conclusion, space exploration holds both opportunities and challenges, and it’s crucial to approach it with a balanced and sustainable mindset.”
练习
As I sat in the spaceship, traveling through the vast space, I was amazed by the greatness of the universe.
Our task was to explore a newly-discovered planet, Planet X. The journey was long and filled with 1 . The meteors (流星) we met seemed to be 2 towards us like bullets. It was a(an) 3 moment, and everyone held their breath as our captain skillfully 4 the ship to avoid the effects.
Finally, we arrived near Planet X. Through the telescope, I saw a planet 5 in a mysterious purple fog. Landing on the planet was no easy task because the gravity was stronger than we had expected. Our landing gear (起落架) 6 some damage during the touchdown. 7 , we were all safe in the end.
Stepping out of the ship, I was 8 by a strange-looking landscape. The 9 of the planet looked like a barren desert with fine sand shining brightly. As I collected samples. I 10 how insignificant we humans are in this vast universe. Every new 11 here made me more curious about what else is out there.
After 12 the data collected, we found that there existed some special chemicals on this planet. I couldn’t wait to 13 more secrets of Planet X. As the sun set, I felt a 14 of excitement and exhaustion. It was a day of unexpected yet wonderful discoveries and I wondered what 15 we would experience in the future.
1.A.challenges B.pains C.differences D.joys
2.A.walking B.pointing C.looking D.flying
3.A.relaxing B.stressful C.boring D.exciting
4.A.escaped B.destroyed C.operated D.abandoned
5.A.stuck B.involved C.enveloped D.trapped
6.A.suffered B.avoided C.repaired D.stopped
7.A.Unluckily B.Obviously C.Suddenly D.Thankfully
8.A.scared B.troubled C.refuse D.welcomed
9.A.shape B.surface C.inside D.structure
10.A.argued B.predicted C.realized D.explained
11.A.problem B.angle C.discovery D.change
12.A.looking into B.setting off C.carrying out D.holding up
13.A.mask B.reveal C.create D.keep
14.A.culture B.conclusion C.solution D.mixture
15.A.difficulties B.emergencies C.adventures D.accidents
【答案】
1.A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.A 7.D 8.D 9.B 10.C 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.D 15.C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为宇航员探索新发现星球X的奇妙经历。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:旅程漫长且充满挑战。A. challenges挑战;B. pains痛苦;C. differences差异;D. joys乐趣。根据后文“The meteors (流星) we met seemed to be 2 towards us like bullets”可知,流星像子弹一样袭来,所以旅程充满困难和挑战。故选A。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们遇到的流星像子弹一样朝我们飞来。A. walking步行;B. pointing指着;C. looking看;D. flying飞。根据后文“towards us like bullets”可知,流星在太空中是高速运动的,所以是像子弹一样飞过来。故选D。
3.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这是一个紧张的时刻,当我们的船长熟练地操纵飞船以避免流星的影响时,每个人都屏住了呼吸。A. relaxing放松的;B. stressful紧张的;C. boring无聊的;D. exciting激动的。根据前文“The meteors (流星) we met seemed to be 2 towards us like bullets”和后文“and everyone held their breath”可知,面对流星像子弹一样袭来的危险情况,大家都很紧张。故选B。
4.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这是一个紧张的时刻,当我们的船长熟练地操纵飞船以避免流星的影响时,每个人都屏住了呼吸。A. escaped逃跑,操纵;B. destroyed破坏;C. operated操作;D. abandoned抛弃。根据后文“the ship to avoid the effects”可知,船长操纵飞船以避免流星的影响。故选C。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:通过望远镜,我看到一颗行星笼罩在神秘的紫色雾气中。A. stuck卡住;B. involved涉及;C. enveloped笼罩;D. trapped困住。根据后文“in a mysterious purple fog”可知,这里表示行星被紫色雾气环绕、笼罩的状态。故选C。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们的起落架在着陆时受到了一些损坏。A. suffered遭受;B. avoided避免;C. repaired修理;D. stopped停止。根据后文“some damage during the touchdown”可知,起落架在着陆时受到了一些损坏,suffer damage表示“受损”。故选A。
7.考查副词词义辨析。句意:值得庆幸的是,我们最后都安全了。A. Unluckily不幸地;B. Obviously显然;C. Suddenly突然;D. Thankfully值得庆幸地。根据后文“we were all safe in the end”可知,虽然起落架受损,但是最后都安全了,这是值得庆幸的。故选D。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:走出飞船,一幅奇特的景观呈现在我面前。A. scared使害怕;B. troubled麻烦;C. refuse拒绝;D. welcomed迎接,呈现。根据后文“by a strange-looking landscape”可知,作者被眼前呈现的奇异的景色所吸引。故选D。
9.考查名词词义辨析。句意:行星的表面看起来像一片贫瘠的沙漠,细沙闪闪发光。A. shape形状;B. surface表面;C. inside内部;D. structure结构。根据后文“of the planet looked like a barren desert”可知,此处描述的是行星的表面看起来像沙漠。故选B。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我收集样本时,我意识到我们人类在这个浩瀚的宇宙中是多么渺小。A. argued争论;B. predicted预测;C. realized意识到;D. explained解释。根据后文“how insignificant we humans are in this vast universe”可知,作者在收集样本时意识到人类的渺小。故选C。
11.考查名词词义辨析。句意:这里的每一个新发现都让我对宇宙中的其他事物更加好奇。A. problem问题;B. angle角度;C. discovery发现;D. change改变。根据后文“here made me more curious about what else is out there”可知,是每一个新发现让作者更加好奇。故选C。
12.考查动词短语辨析。句意:在研究了收集到的数据后,我们发现这个星球上存在一些特殊的化学物质。A. looking into研究,调查;B. setting off出发;C. carrying out实施;D. holding up举起。根据后文“the data collected”可知,是研究了收集到的数据。故选A。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我迫不及待地想揭开X行星的更多秘密。A. mask掩饰;B. reveal揭示,揭开;C. create创造;D. keep保持。根据后文“more secrets of Planet X”可知,作者迫不及待地想揭开X行星的更多秘密。故选B。
14.考查名词词义辨析。句意:夕阳西下,我感到既兴奋又疲惫。A. culture文化;B. conclusion结论;C. solution解决方案;D. mixture混合。根据后文“of excitement and exhaustion”可知,作者感到既兴奋又疲惫,这是一种混合的感觉。故选D。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意:这是一个充满意外却又美妙的发现之日,我不知道我们将来会经历什么样的冒险。A. difficulties困难;B. emergencies紧急情况;C. adventures冒险;D. accidents事故。根据后文“we would experience in the future”可知,作者不知道将来会经历什么样的冒险。故选C。
“I am ready for my first space flight,” Zhang Lu said. Having gone through a dozen years of tough training, Zhang has been appointed, along with two others, to 1 the country's space task.
Full of 2 for the upcoming six- month stay in space, he also hoped to sing in his spare time. “Singing is my hobby, through which I can 3 my true feelings.”
Born in 1976 in Hanshou, Zhang is gifted with a beautiful 4 and loves singing. In school, Zhang 5 his interest in music, applying for a music school, before he saw a notice recruiting (招募) flight cadets, which 6 his mind completely.
Asked why he chose to become a flight cadet (学员) 7 studying singing, he answered, “If I had become a singer, I would never had the chance to 8 a plane, but if I chose to be a pilot, I could sing proudly while flying in the blue sky. ”
In 2003, Yang Liwei was 9 sent into space, realizing the Chinese people's 10 dream of space exploration. It 11 Zhang, then an air force pilot, to become an astronaut and fly into space one day.
He didn't get his 12 until six years later, when China began to 13 its second group of astronauts. The road to space has never been a shortcut, and Zhang experienced many 14 along the way.
Zhang, together with his 15 will witness (当场看到) the official completion of the country's space station construction during their six- month stay in orbit.
1.A.carry out B.set up C.pick out D.speed up
2.A.confidence B.doubts C.curiosity D.expectations
3.A.express B.understand C.tell D.admit
4.A.face B.voice C.heart D.nose
5.A.lost B.discovered C.continued D.hid
6.A.filled B.changed C.opened D.exercised
7.A.instead of B.in honour of C.in favour of D.regardless of
8.A.see B.take C.fly D.touch
9.A.directly B.secretly C.naturally D.successfully
10.A.new-born B.long-held C.environmentally-related D.fully-achieved
11.A.suggested B.allowed C.encouraged D.forced
12.A.job B.permission C.answer D.chance
13.A.train B.send C.select D.investigate
14.A.failures B.hardships C.experiments D.emotions
15.A.classmates B.friends C.children D.teammates
【答案】
1.A 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.D 10.B 11.C 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了中国宇航员张璐通过多年艰苦训练,最终被选中执行国家太空任务的故事。文章还提到他对音乐的热爱以及他如何选择成为一名宇航员而不是歌手的经历。
1.考查动词短语辨析。句意:经过十多年的艰苦训练,张璐和其他两人被任命执行国家的太空任务。A. carry out执行;B. set up建立;C. pick out挑选;D. speed up加速。根据下文“the country's space task.”可知,张璐被任命执行国家的太空任务。故选A。
2.考查名词词义辨析。句意:他对即将在太空停留六个月充满期待,并希望在业余时间唱歌。A. confidence信心;B. doubts怀疑;C. curiosity好奇心;D. expectations期待。根据下文“he also hoped to sing in his spare time.”可知,张璐对太空任务充满期待。故选D。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:唱歌是我的爱好,通过唱歌我可以表达自己的真实情感。A. express表达;B. understand理解;C. tell告诉;D. admit承认。根据下文“my true feelings.”可知,张璐通过唱歌表达情感。故选A。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意:张璐天生有一副好嗓子,并且热爱唱歌。A. face脸;B. voice声音;C. heart心;D. nose鼻子。根据下文“loves singing”可知,张璐天生有一副好嗓子。故选B。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在学校时,张璐继续他对音乐的兴趣,申请了音乐学校,后来他看到了招募飞行学员的通知,这彻底改变了他的想法。A. lost失去;B. discovered发现;C. continued继续;D. hid隐藏。根据下文“applying for a music school”可知,张璐继续对音乐的兴趣。故选C。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在学校时,张璐继续他对音乐的兴趣,申请了音乐学校,后来他看到了招募飞行学员的通知,这彻底改变了他的想法。A. filled充满;B. changed改变;C. opened打开;D. exercised锻炼。根据上文“before he saw a notice recruiting (招募) flight cadets”可知,招募通知改变了他的想法。故选B。
7.考查介词短语辨析。句意:当被问及为什么选择成为一名飞行学员而不是学习唱歌时,他回答说:“如果我成为一名歌手,我将永远没有机会驾驶飞机,但如果我选择成为一名飞行员,我可以在蓝天中自豪地唱歌。”A. instead of而不是;B. in honour of为了纪念;C. in favour of支持;D. regardless of不管。根据上文“he chose to become a flight cadet(学员)可知,张璐选择成为飞行学员而不是学习唱歌。故选A
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:当被问及为什么选择成为一名飞行学员而不是学习唱歌时,他回答说:“如果我成为一名歌手,我将永远没有机会驾驶飞机,但如果我选择成为一名飞行员,我可以在蓝天中自豪地唱歌。”A. see看见;B. take拿;C. fly驾驶;D. touch触摸。根据下文“a plane”可知,张璐认为成为歌手将无法驾驶飞机。故选C。
9.考查副词词义辨析。句意:2003年,杨利伟成功进入太空,实现了中国人长期以来的太空探索梦想。A. directly直接地;B. secretly秘密地;C. naturally自然地;D. successfully成功地。根据下文“realizing the Chinese people's ____ dream of space exploration.”可知,杨利伟成功进入太空。故选D。
10.考查形容词短语辨析。句意:2003年,杨利伟成功进入太空,实现了中国人长期以来的太空探索梦想。A. new-born新生的;B. long-held长期持有的;C. environmentally-related与环境相关的;D. fully-achieved完全实现的。根据常识和历史知识可知,太空探索是中国人长期以来的梦想。故选B。
11.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这激励了当时还是空军飞行员的张璐,使他希望有一天能成为一名宇航员并飞入太空。A. suggested建议;B. allowed允许;C. encouraged鼓励;D. forced强迫。根据上文“In 2003, Yang Liwei was _____sent into space, realizing the Chinese people's _______dream of space exploration”杨利伟的成功激励了张璐。故选C。
12.考查名词词义辨析。句意:直到六年后,中国开始选拔第二批宇航员时,他才得到了这个机会。A. job工作;B. permission许可;C. answer回答;D. chance机会。根据下文“when China began to _____its second group of astronauts. ”可知,张璐六年后才得到成为宇航员的机会。故选D。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:直到六年后,中国开始选拔第二批宇航员时,他才得到了这个机会。A. train训练;B. send发送;C. select选拔;D. investigate调查。根据常识可知,宇航员是被选拔出来的。故选C。
14.考查名词词义辨析。句意:通往太空的道路从来不是捷径,张璐在这个过程中经历了许多艰辛。A. failures失败;B. hardships艰辛;C. experiments实验;D. emotions情感。根据上文“The road to space has never been a shortcut”可知,张璐在通往太空的道路上经历了许多艰辛。故选B。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意:张璐和他的队友们将在为期六个月的太空任务中见证中国空间站建设的正式完成。A. classmates同学;B. friends朋友;C. children孩子;D. teammates队友。根据上文“Zhang has been appointed, along with two others”可知,张璐和他的队友们将见证空间站建设的完成。故选D。
Although Elizabeth Norman is 8, she is not usual in some way. This Leicester, UK child is 1 with space, especially anything 2 to the Moon, so NASA is taking one of her favorite objects to the Moon.
Elizabeth became very interested in space after watching the news report of NASA’s Perseverance Rover being sent to Mars. After that, she devoted (致力) herself to 3 about space and carried out a few science experiments. Elizabeth also set up her “Astro Liz” 4 channel in which she 5 educational videos.
Elizabeth also made model rockets by herself. Later her model rockets gained the 6 of the rocket makers, so they 7 her. This is the rocket that will 8 the unmanned (无人驾驶的) Peregrine Lunar Lander along with other equipment to Mars. It will also include a time capsule (时空胶囊) and 9 objects like a sticker of Astro Liz.
Elizabeth’s mom said, “None of us could believe she would have the chance to make her 10 on the Moon. For her to be 11 in such a historic moment is unbelievable. But we truly believe she will go to space one day.”
“My goals for the future are to walk on the Moon and to 12 the highest mountain on Mars. I also hope I can fly on the Vulcan Centaur one day by myself!” Elizabeth said.
Her mother believes that Elizabeth will 13 more and more other children with 14 in space to follow in her footsteps. She said, “The sky isn’t even the 15 for Elizabeth now, and she wants to develop different hobbies for more life possibilities.”
1.A.satisfied B.fascinated C.patient D.anxious
2.A.familiar B.special C.related D.close
3.A.learning B.thinking C.hearing D.arguing
4.A.task- based B.children- targeted C.culture- related D.science- themed
5.A.shares B.downloads C.sells D.studies
6.A.comfort B.attention C.control D.trust
7.A.contacted B.reported C.encouraged D.respected
8.A.drive B.test C.carry D.fly
9.A.important B.private C.funny D.useful
10.A.trip B.experiment C.video D.mark
11.A.mentioned B.invited C.included D.interviewed
12.A.explore B.move C.save D.discover
13.A.allow B.choose C.inspire D.recommend
14.A.confidence B.interest C.misunderstanding D.experience
15.A.base B.idea C.level D.limit
【答案】
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文,文章主要讲述八岁的Elizabeth Norman对太空很感兴趣,她全身心地投入到太空知识的学习中,甚至自制火箭,美国宇航局把她最喜欢的一个玩具带到了月球上。
1.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这个来自英国莱斯特的孩子对太空非常着迷,尤其是与月球有关的任何东西,所以美国宇航局把她最喜欢的东西之一带到了月球上。A. satisfied满意的;B. fascinated入迷的,极感兴趣的;C. patient耐心的;D. anxious焦虑的。根据下文“Elizabeth became very interested in space”可知,Elizabeth对太空非常着迷,故选B。
2.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. familiar熟悉的;B. special特殊的;C. related相关的;D. close近的。根据前面的“space”和空后“to the Moon”可知,她对太空非常着迷,尤其是和月球有关的东西,(be) related to“和……相关”,故选C。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在那之后,她致力于学习太空,并进行了一些科学实验。A. learning学习;B. thinking思考;C. hearing听到;D. arguing争辩。根据上文“Elizabeth became very interested in space”和下文“carried out a few science experiments”可知,她对太空有了极大的兴趣后应是开始学习太空相关的知识和做实验,故选A。
4.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Elizabeth还建立了她的“Astro Liz”科学主题频道,在其中她分享教育视频。A. task-based以任务为基础的;B. children-targeted以孩子为目标的;C. culture-related文化相关的;D. science-themed科学主题的。根据上文提到的“space and carried out a few science experiments”可知,此处指科学主题的频道,故选D。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. shares分享;B. downloads下载;C. sells卖;D. studies研究,学习。结合“channel”以及“educational videos”可知,此处指在该频道分享有教育意义的视频,故选A。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意:后来,她的火箭模型引起了火箭制造商的注意,于是他们联系了她。A. comfort舒服;B. attention注意力,关注;C. control控制;D. trust信任。根据上文“Elizabeth also made model rockets by herself.”和空后“the rocket makers,”可知,上文提到Elizabeth自己制作火箭模型,后文提到火箭制作者,故此处指她的火箭模型引起了火箭制作者的关注,故选B。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. contacted联系;B. reported报道;C. encouraged鼓励;D. respected尊重。火箭模型受到关注后火箭制造者应是联系她,故选A。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这枚火箭将携带无人驾驶的游隼月球着陆器以及其他设备前往火星。A. drive驾驶;B. test测试;C. carry携带;D. fly飞行。根据“to Mars”可知,此处指携带无人驾驶的游隼月球着陆器以及其他设备到火星上,故选C。
9.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:它还将包括一个时间胶囊和一些私人物品,比如Astro Liz的贴纸。A. important重要的;B. private私人的;C. funny有趣的;D. useful有用的。根据“like a sticker of Astro Liz”可知,贴纸是私人物品,故选B。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:Elizabeth的妈妈说:“我们都不敢相信她有机会在月球上留下自己的印记。”A. trip旅行;B. experiment实验;C. video视频;D. mark标记,记号。根据第一段中“so NASA is taking one of her favorite objects to the Moon.”可知,美国宇航局把她最喜欢的东西之一带到了月球上,故此处指她有机会在月球上留下自己的印记,故选D。
11.考查动词词义辨析。句意:她能参与到这样一个历史性的时刻是令人难以置信的。A. mentioned提到;B. invited邀请;C. included包含,使成为……的一部分;D. interviewed采访。根据上文“she would have the chance to make her ___10___ on the Moon”可知,她参与了这个历史性的时刻,故选C。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我未来的目标是在月球上行走,探索火星上最高的山峰。A. explore探索;B. move移动;C. save挽救,节省;D. discover发现。根据“the highest mountain on Mars.”可知,此处指探索火星上最高的山峰,故选A。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:她的母亲相信Elizabeth会激励越来越多对太空感兴趣的孩子跟随她的脚步。A. allow允许;B. choose选择;C. inspire激励;D. recommend推荐。后文“more and more other children”提到其他更多的孩子,故此处指Elizabeth会激励到其他更多的孩子,故选C。
14.考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. confidence信心;B. interest兴趣;C. misunderstanding误解;D. experience经验。根据“follow in her footsteps”和语境可知,Elizabeth对太空感兴趣,故会激励到其他有同样兴趣的孩子追随她的脚步,故选B。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意:她说:“现在,天空甚至不是Elizabeth的极限,她想培养不同的爱好,以获得更多的生活可能性。”A. base基础;B. idea主意,想法;C. level水平;D. limit限制。根据“she wants to develop different hobbies for more life possibilities”可知,此处指天空不是她的极限,故选D。
Unit 5
如何续写戏剧
一、写作框架与步骤
续写戏剧需紧扣原作风格,同时展现创新,可按以下步骤进行:
(一)分析原作(Analysis)
梳理剧情:总结原剧的主要情节、矛盾冲突和结局,例如:“原剧以主人公与反派的第一次对峙作为结尾,双方实力相当,矛盾一触即发。”
把握人物:分析角色性格特点和关系,如:“主人公性格坚韧但冲动,反派则狡猾且野心勃勃。”
(二)构思续写内容(Conception)
确定主线:延续原有矛盾或引入新冲突,比如:“续写可围绕主人公为击败反派,踏上寻找神秘力量的旅程展开。”
设计场景:规划戏剧发生的地点和氛围,例如:“神秘森林、古老遗迹等充满未知的场景能增强戏剧张力。”
(三)具体写作(Writing)
开头衔接:用过渡语句自然承接上文,如:“As the dust settled from their first confrontation(随着第一次对峙的尘埃落定),[主人公名字] knew that the battle was far from over(主人公深知战斗远未结束)。”
展开情节:通过人物对话推动故事,适当加入舞台提示,例如:
[Scene: A dark and misty forest. [主人公名字] enters, sword in hand, looking cautiously around.]
[主人公名字] (whispering to himself): This is where the legend says the ancient power lies. I must be careful.
[Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerges from behind a tree.]
神秘人: You think you can claim the power so easily? (laughs menacingly)
制造冲突:设置阻碍或反转,如:“神秘人其实是反派的盟友,故意引诱主人公陷入陷阱。”
合理结局:与前文呼应,可留下开放式结尾引发思考,如:“With a final clash of powers, the forest is engulfed in a blinding light, leaving the fate of [主人公名字] unknown(随着力量的最后一次碰撞,森林被耀眼的光芒笼罩,主人公的命运未卜)。”
(四)检查与修改(Revision)
确保人物语言风格一致,情节逻辑连贯,舞台提示清晰。
二、核心词汇与句型积累
(一)高频词汇
戏剧元素:scene(场景)、act(幕)、dialogue(对话)、monologue(独白)、character(角色)、plot(情节)
动作与情感:enter(进入)、exit(离开)、whisper(低语)、shout(大喊)、hesitate(犹豫)、reveal(揭示)
剧情发展:escalate(升级)、resolve(解决)、twist(反转)、climax(高潮)、denouement(结局)
(二)经典句型
场景引入:“[Scene: …]”(场景:……)“The stage is set in…”(舞台设在……)
对话衔接:“[角色名字] retorted angrily: …”([角色名字] 愤怒地反驳道:……)“With a sigh, [角色名字] replied: …”([角色名字] 叹了口气,回答道:……)
情节推进:“Just as [角色名字] thought the danger had passed, …”(正当 [角色名字] 以为危险已经过去时,……)“The situation took an unexpected turn when…”(当…… 时,情况发生了意想不到的转变)
练习
Brissey was heading back to her home after a party. Her son was driving the car, with his 1 beside him, and Brissey and her grandchildren were in the back.
As they made their way, a truck ahead of them began driving 2 , finally crashing into Brissey’s family’s car. The 3 threw Brissey from the back seat all the way to the front. She hit the windshield (挡风玻璃) before falling back onto her daughter-in-law.
Brissey couldn’t move and was in great 4 . Her daughter-in-law, whose leg was broken in the accident, was 5 under her.
Then, Brissey heard a man’s voice: “I’m gonna 6 her off your leg to give you some relief, ” he said to her daughter-in-law. Brissey felt the man 7 his arms around her. “It was a (n) 8 , him holding me there. And I felt OK, ” she recalls (回忆) .
The man was a truck driver. He had seen the crash and 9 over to help. He comforted Brissey until the ambulance 10 .
The crash was 11 in Brissey’s memory. Once she was back home, she decided to call witnesses (目击者) listed in the police report to try to 12 together what had happened. One of those people was the driver.
He 13 everything he could remember—telling Brissey what she had said while he held her, and recalling the names of all of her family members.
“He told me, ‘You changed my life. You showed me that I needed to 14 more,’ ” Brissey said.
Brissey says that day 15 her life as well.
1.A.wife B.son C.daughter D.mother
2.A.slowly B.wildly C.carefully D.naturally
3.A.wind B.truck C.crash D.wave
4.A.care B.anger C.fun D.pain
5.A.trapped B.hid C.rested D.rescued
6.A.cut B.show C.break D.hold
7.A.raise B.throw C.drop D.shake
8.A.dream B.comfort C.moment D.embarrassment
9.A.turned B.thought C.rushed D.went
10.A.remained B.returned C.stayed D.arrived
11.A.frightening B.unexpected C.serious D.unclear
12.A.mix B.pull C.piece D.stick
13.A.described B.recorded C.re-ensured D.reminded
14.A.love B.learn C.share D.mind
15.A.ruled B.changed C.saved D.improved
【答案】
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.D 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.D 11.D 12.C 13.A 14.A 15.B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了布里西参加聚会后乘车回家,儿子驾车,儿媳在侧,她和孙子坐后排。途中前方卡车疯狂驾驶致撞车,布里西受伤,儿媳腿骨折被困。卡车司机见状帮忙,抱着布里西直至救护车到来并给予安慰。布里西对事故记忆不清,回家后联系目击者,司机详细描述事故细节,司机称布里西让自己懂得多去爱,布里西也觉得那天改变了自己的生活。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:她的儿子开着车,他的妻子在他旁边,布里西和她的孙子们坐在后座。A. wife妻子;B. son儿子;C. daughter女儿;D. mother母亲。根据下文“and Brissey and her grandchildren were in the back”可知,坐在她儿子旁边的应该是他的妻子。故选A项。
2.考查副词词义辨析。句意:在他们前进的过程中,前面的一辆卡车开始疯狂行驶,最终撞上了布里西家的汽车。A. slowly慢慢地;B. wildly疯狂地;C. carefully小心地;D. naturally自然地。根据下文“finally crashing into Brissey’ s family’s car”可知,那辆卡车最后撞了过来,所以它应该是疯狂地驾驶。故选B项。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意:碰撞把布里西从后座甩到了前面。A. wind风;B. truck卡车;C. crash碰撞;D. wave波浪。根据上文“finally crashing into Brissey’s family’s car”可知,是这次碰撞使得布里西从后座甩到了前面。故选C项。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意:布里西动弹不得,非常痛苦。A. care关心;B. anger愤怒;C. fun乐趣;D. pain痛苦。根据上文“She hit the windshield (挡风玻璃) before falling back onto her daughter-in-law.”可知,她撞到了挡风玻璃上,所以应该是非常疼痛。故选D项。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:她的儿媳在事故中摔断了腿,被困在她的身下。A. trapped困住;B. hid隐藏;C. rested休息;D. rescued救援。根据上文“Her daughter-in-law, whose leg was broken in the accident”结合前文讲述布里西被甩到前排可知,她儿媳的腿在事故中骨折了,所以应该是被困在她身下。故选A项。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后,布里西听到一个男人的声音:“我要把她从你腿上拉下来,让你松一口气,”他对她的儿媳说。A. cut切;B. show展示;C. break打破;D. hold抓住,拖。根据下文“him holding me there”可知,这个男人说要把她从儿媳腿上抱下来。故选D项。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:布里西感到那人举起双臂搂住了她。A. raise举起,抬起;B. throw扔;C. drop掉落;D. shake摇晃。根据语境以及下文“his arms around her”可知,布里西感觉到这个男人抬起胳膊抱住她。故选A项。
8.考查名词词义辨析。句意:他抱着我,这是一种安慰。A. dream梦想;B. comfort安慰;C. moment时刻;D. embarrassment尴尬。根据下文“And I felt OK”可知,这个男人抱住她让她感觉安心。故选B项。
9.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他看到了撞车事故,冲过去帮忙。A. turned转向;B. thought认为;C. rushed冲;D. went去。根据上文“The man was a truck driver. He had seen the crash”可知,这个男人看到了碰撞,所以应该是冲过来帮忙。故选C项。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他安慰布里西,直到救护车到来。A. remained提醒;B. returned返回;C. stayed保持,停留;D. arrived到达。根据语境以及上文“He comforted Brissey until the ambulance…”可知,这个男人安慰布里西直到救护车到来。故选D项。
11.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这场车祸在布里西的记忆中并不清楚。A. frightening令人害怕的;B. unexpected出乎意料的;C. serious严重的;D. unclear不清楚的。根据下文“Once she was back home, she decided to call witnesses (目击者) listed in the police report to try to 12 together what had happened.”可知,布里西对这次碰撞的记忆不清楚,所以她决定联系目击者弄清楚发生了什么。故选D项。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:回到家后,她决定打电话给警方报告中列出的目击者,试图把发生的事情拼凑起来。A. mix混合;B. pull拉;C. piece拼凑;D. stick粘贴。根据语境以及下文“together what had happened”可知,布里西决定联系目击者把发生的事情拼凑起来。故选C项。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他描述了他能记得的一切——告诉布里西他抱着她的时候她说了什么,并回忆起她所有家庭成员的名字。A. described描述;B. recorded记录;C. re-ensured再次确保;D. reminded提醒。根据下文“telling Brissey what she had said while he held her, and recalling the names of all of her family members.”可知,这个男人描述了他所记得的一切。故选A项。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:“他告诉我,‘你改变了我的生活。你让我知道我要更多得去爱,’”布里西说。A. love爱;B. learn学习;C. share分享;D. mind介意。根据语境以及下文“He told me, ‘You changed my life.”可知,这个男人说布里西让他知道他需要更多地去爱。故选A项。
15.考查动词词义辨析。句意:布里西说,那一天也改变了她的生活。A. ruled统治;B. changed改变;C. saved拯救;D. improved提高。根据上文“He told me, You changed my life.”和此处“her life as well.”可知,那天也改变了布里西的生活。故选B项。
Completing a marathon is not easy — especially the one that is as infamous as the Boston Marathon. This 1 is known to be particularly challenging and includes a(n) 2 called “Heartbreak Hill” near the end. Still, Francesco Magisano was up for the 3 . Being blind, this athlete needed a marathon guide. The odds are that, when he first 4 for the marathon, he had no idea that the person would be a(n) 5 like Nev Schulman!
That’s right — the host and producer of the popular show Catfish was given the 6 of a marathon guide. This was Schulman’s first time to 7 in the marathon, so he made sure to record video footage (片段) throughout their journey to 8 the moment. In turn, we have a funny and 9 video to enjoy.
In the video, Schulman and Francesco are 10 by a rope located on each of their wrists. Although it’s not clear how long these two have known one another, one thing is 11 : They get along amazingly! Throughout the video, the two of them find new and clever ways to make 12 . This sense of humor was likely vital as the marathon progressed, 13 when they reached “Heartbreak Hill”.
There are times when the two slow down, but overall, it’s clear that both Schulman and Francesco have what it 14 to complete a challenge like the Boston Marathon... and they do! Longtime fans of Schulman, and new fans of Francesco, couldn’t be more 15 !
1.A.course B.scene C.custom D.title
2.A.option B.section C.edge D.lesson
3.A.interview B.lecture C.cause D.challenge
4.A.broke in B.turned up C.signed up D.showed off
5.A.celebrity B.expert C.butcher D.agent
6.A.right B.power C.topic D.role
7.A.wander B.compete C.broadcast D.succeed
8.A.promote B.approach C.remember D.master
9.A.motivating B.formal C.peaceful D.frightening
10.A.outlined B.connected C.fixed D.trapped
11.A.for fun B.in progress C.under control D.for certain
12.A.contributions B.jokes C.comments D.wishes
13.A.apparently B.eventually C.particularly D.merely
14.A.requires B.describes C.explores D.trades
15.A.sensitive B.faithful C.creative D.proud
【答案】
1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.D 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了盲人运动员弗朗西斯科・马吉萨诺参加波士顿马拉松比赛,知名节目主持人兼制片人内夫・舒尔曼担任其马拉松向导,两人一起完成比赛的故事。
1.考查名词词义辨析。句意:这条赛道以特别具有挑战性而闻名,接近终点时还有一段被称为“伤心岭”的路段。A. course路线,赛道;B. scene场景;C. custom习俗;D. title标题。根据上文“Completing a marathon is not easy — especially the one that is as infamous as the Boston Marathon.”可知,此处说的是波士顿马拉松比赛的赛道,这条赛道很有挑战性。故选A项。
2.考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. option选择;B. section部分,路段;C. edge边缘;D. lesson课程。根据后文“called “Heartbreak Hill” near the end”可知,“伤心岭”是波士顿马拉松比赛赛道接近终点的一个路段。故选B项。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意:尽管如此,弗朗西斯科・马吉萨诺还是准备好迎接这个挑战。A. interview采访,面试;B. lecture讲座;C. cause原因;D. challenge挑战。根据上文“This course is known to be particularly challenging”可知,波士顿马拉松比赛的赛道很有挑战性,结合上文的“Still”以及下文的“Being blind, this athlete needed a marathon guide.”可知,尽管赛道有挑战,弗朗西斯科・马吉萨诺还是准备好迎接挑战。故选D项。
4.考查动词短语辨析。句意:当他第一次报名参加马拉松比赛时,他可能不知道这个人会是像内夫・舒尔曼这样的名人!A. broke in闯入,插嘴;B. turned up出现,调高;C. signed up报名参加;D. showed off炫耀。根据下文“for the marathon”以及“he had no idea that the person would be be a(n) ____5____ like Nev Schulman!”可知,此处说的是他报名参加马拉松比赛。故选C项。
5.考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. celebrity名人;B. expert专家;C. butcher屠夫;D. agent代理人。根据下文“That’s right — the host and producer of the popular show Catfish was given the ____6____ of a marathon guide.”可知,内夫・舒尔曼是热门节目《鲶鱼》的主持人兼制片人,所以他是个名人。故选A项。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意:没错 —— 热门节目《鲶鱼》的主持人兼制片人被赋予了马拉松向导的角色。A. right权利;B. power力量,权力;C. topic话题;D. role角色。根据下文“of a marathon guide”以及上文“this athlete needed a marathon guide”可知,内夫・舒尔曼被赋予了马拉松向导的角色。故选D项。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这是舒尔曼第一次参加马拉松比赛,所以他确保在他们的旅程中录制视频片段,以记住这一刻。A. wander徘徊;B. compete竞争,参加比赛;C. broadcast广播;D. succeed成功。根据下文“he made sure to record video footage (片段) throughout their journey”以及上文舒尔曼担任马拉松向导可知,他参加了这次马拉松比赛。故选B项。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. promote促进;B. approach接近;C. remember记住;D. master掌握。根据下文“he made sure to record video footage (片段) throughout their journey”以及“In turn, we have a funny and ____9____ video to enjoy.”可知,他录制视频片段是为了记住参加马拉松比赛的这一刻。故选C项。
9.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:反过来,我们有一个有趣且鼓舞人心的视频可以欣赏。A. motivating鼓舞人心的;B. formal正式的;C. peaceful和平的;D. frightening令人恐惧的。根据上文“the host and producer of the popular show Catfish was given the ____6____ of a marathon guide”以及“he made sure to record video footage (片段) throughout their journey to ____8____ the moment.”可知,盲人运动员弗朗西斯科・马吉萨诺在向导舒尔曼的帮助下参加马拉松比赛,这是一件很了不起的事情,所以这个视频是有趣且鼓舞人心的。故选A项。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在视频中,舒尔曼和弗朗西斯科通过他们各自手腕上的一根绳子连接在一起。A. outlined概述,画轮廓;B. connected连接;C. fixed固定;D. trapped使陷入困境。根据下文“by a rope located on each of their wrists”可知,他们通过手腕上的绳子连接在一起。故选B项。
11.考查介词短语辨析。句意:虽然不清楚这两个人认识多久了,但有一件事是肯定的:他们相处得非常好!A. for fun为了好玩;B. in progress在进行中;C. under control在控制之下;D. for certain肯定地,确切地。根据上文“Although it’s not clear how long these two have known one another”以及下文“They get along amazingly!”可知,虽然不知道他们认识多久了,但可以肯定的是他们相处得很好。故选D项。
12.考查名词词义辨析。句意:在整个视频中,他们两人找到了新的、巧妙的方法来开玩笑。A. contributions贡献;B. jokes玩笑;C. comments评论;D. wishes愿望。根据下文“This sense of humor was likely vital as the marathon progressed”可知,他们很有幽默感,所以此处说的是他们开玩笑。故选B项。
13.考查副词词义辨析。句意:随着马拉松比赛的进行,这种幽默感可能至关重要,尤其是当他们到达“伤心岭”时。A. apparently显然地;B. eventually最终地;C. particularly尤其地,特别地;D. merely仅仅。根据上文“Completing a marathon is not easy — especially the one that is as infamous as the Boston Marathon. This ____1____ is known to be particularly challenging and includes a(n) ____2____ called “Heartbreak Hill” near the end.”可知,“伤心岭”是比赛中特别具有挑战性的路段,所以此处说的是这种幽默感在到达“伤心岭”时尤其重要。故选C项。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:有时候两人会放慢速度,但总的来说,很明显舒尔曼和弗朗西斯科都具备完成像波士顿马拉松这样的挑战所需的条件……而且他们做到了!A. requires需要,要求;B. describes描述;C. explores探索;D. trades交易。根据下文“to complete a challenge like the Boston Marathon... and they do!”可知,此处说的是他们具备完成波士顿马拉松比赛这个挑战所需要的条件。故选A项。
15.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:舒尔曼的老粉丝和弗朗西斯科的新粉丝都无比自豪!A. sensitive敏感的;B. faithful忠诚的;C. creative有创造力的;D. proud自豪的。根据上文“Longtime fans of Schulman, and new fans of Francesco”以及上文他们完成了波士顿马拉松比赛可知,粉丝们为他们完成比赛这件事感到无比自豪。故选D项。
When Category 3 Hurricane Idalia, complete with 125-mph winds, came across the Gulf of Mexico, Horseshoe Beach took a direct hit. The town, an area with some 200 1 residents, prides itself on residents’ strong sense of 2 .
Now, the town faced a(n) 3 connected with the human existence. Idalia’s storm damaged every building and forty homes were 4 away completely.
A community disaster 5 a community response. People who owned second homes in Horseshoe Beach 6 the keys to their now-homeless neighbors to stay as long as they 7 . Residents brought in their available tools to open the roadways, clearing neighbors’ property without a thought of 8 .
9 by what she saw, 25-year-old Lacey Coe realized that all these neighbors were going to need 10 . So she drove 40 miles to the nearest superstore, 11 up with groceries, returned to her undamaged home, lit a fire and started cooking. She 12 pork steaks, roast chicken, seafood boils, salads and more to neighbors. She worked from 6 a. m. until 11 p. m. and never 13 a dime (十分硬币). More and more people joined her to form a cooking team.
“She became the 14 of the ship,” says resident Bill Ordner, 59, who had never spoken with Coe before the storm but grew close to her family when he made it his business to 15 her however he could: cleaning up, cutting up or carrying ice.
1.A.permanent B.temporary C.elderly D.qualified
2.A.satisfaction B.community C.relief D.security
3.A.competition B.option C.election D.crisis
4.A.burned B.given C.swept D.thrown
5.A.broke off B.called for C.held back D.speeded up
6.A.returned B.awarded C.handed D.rented
7.A.desired B.guaranteed C.promised D.imagined
8.A.commitment B.movement C.payment D.investment
9.A.Discouraged B.Amused C.Touched D.Confused
10.A.instructions B.supplies C.responses D.approaches
11.A.fed B.put C.came D.loaded
12.A.served B.purchased C.consumed D.poured
13.A.spent B.charged C.coined D.found
14.A.captain B.architect C.consultant D.applicant
15.A.praise B.lead C.employ D.aid
【答案】
1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.C 10.B 11.D 12.A 13.B 14.A 15.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了三级飓风伊达利亚重创马蹄海滩,导致房屋损毁严重。面对灾难,小镇居民凭借强烈的社区意识互帮互助,25岁的莱西・科伊深受触动,主动为邻居烹饪食物,众人齐心共渡难关的故事。
1.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这个小镇大约有200名常住居民,居民们以强烈的社区意识为荣。A. permanent永久的,常住的;B. temporary临时的;C. elderly年老的;D. qualified合格的。根据常识可知,住在小镇上的人应该是“常住居民”。故选A项。
2.考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. satisfaction满足;B. community社区;C. relief救济,安慰;D. security安全。根据下文“A community disaster ____5____ a community response.”可知,这个小镇的居民有很强的社区意识,以“社区”意识为荣。故选B项。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意:现在,这个小镇面临着一场与人类生存相关的危机。A. competition竞争;B. option选择;C. election选举;D. crisis危机。根据上文“When Category 3 Hurricane Idalia, complete with 125-mph winds, came across the Gulf of Mexico, Horseshoe Beach took a direct hit.”可知,飓风直接袭击了小镇,所以小镇面临着一场“危机”。故选D项。
4.考查动词词义辨析。句意:伊达利亚的风暴损坏了每一栋建筑,40座房屋被完全冲走。A. burned燃烧;B. given给;C. swept扫除,冲走;D. thrown扔。根据常识,飓风来袭,房屋应该是被风暴“卷走”,sweepa way表示“冲走,卷走”,符合语境。故选C项。
5.考查动词短语辨析。句意:一场社区灾难需要社区的回应。A. broke off中断,突然停止;B. called for需要,要求;C. held back阻碍,抑制;D. speeded up加速。根据下文“People who owned second homes in Horseshoe Beach ____6____ the keys to their now-homeless neighbors to stay as long as they ____7____ . Residents brought in their available tools to open the roadways, clearing neighbors’ property without a thought of ____8____ .”可知,人们互相帮助,社区灾难发生后,需要社区居民共同应对,所以是“需要”社区的回应。故选B项。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在马蹄海滩拥有第二套房子的人把钥匙交给了现在无家可归的邻居,让他们想住多久就住多久。A. returned返回,归还;B. awarded授予,奖励;C. handed传递,交给;D. rented租用。根据上文“People who owned second homes”以及下文“the keys to their now-homeless neighbors to stay as long as”可知,灾难后邻居无家可归,所以有房子的人把钥匙“交给”他们。故选C项。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. desired渴望,想要;B. guaranteed保证;C. promised承诺;D. imagined想象。根据上文“People who owned second homes in Horseshoe Beach ____6____ the keys to their now-homeless neighbors to stay”和常识可知,有房子的人把钥匙给无家可归的邻居,是让他们“想要”住多久就住多久。故选A项。
8.考查名词词义辨析。句意:居民们带来了他们可用的工具来开辟道路,毫不犹豫地清理邻居的财产,不考虑报酬。A. commitment承诺,奉献;B. movement运动,移动;C. payment支付,报酬;D. investment投资。根据上文“People who owned second homes in Horseshoe Beach ____6____ the keys to their now-homeless neighbors to stay as long as they ____7____ .”可知,社区居民互相帮助,所以他们清理邻居财产是不求“报酬”的。故选C项。
9.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:25岁的莱西・科伊被她所看到的一切感动了,她意识到所有这些邻居都将需要物资。A. Discouraged气馁的;B. Amused被逗乐的;C. Touched受感动的;D. Confused困惑的。根据下文“she drove 40 miles to the nearest superstore, ____11____ up with groceries, returned to her undamaged home, lit a fire and started cooking.”以及上文描述的人们互相帮助的行为可知,她为邻居买来物资做饭,所以她是被邻居们互帮互助的行为“感动”了。故选C项。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. instructions指示,说明;B. supplies物资;C. responses回应;D. approaches方法。根据下文“So she drove 40 miles to the nearest superstore, ____11____ up with groceries, returned to her undamaged home, lit a fire and started cooking.”可知,她去超市买了食品杂货回来做饭,所以她意识到邻居们需要“物资”。故选B项。
11.考查动词词义辨析。句意:于是她驱车40英里来到最近的一家超市,装满了食品杂货,回到她未受损的家,生了火,开始做饭。A. fed喂养;B. put放置;C. came来;D. loaded装载。根据上文“she drove 40 miles to the nearest superstore”以及下文“groceries”和“pork steaks, roast chicken, seafood boils, salads and more”可知,她去超市买东西,所以应该是把食品杂货“装载”上车,load up with表示“装载,装满”。故选D项。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:她为邻居们提供猪排、烤鸡、海鲜大餐、沙拉等等。A. served提供,服务;B. purchased购买;C. consumed消耗,消费;D. poured倒,灌。根据上文“lit a fire and started cooking.”可知,她做好饭后应该是把食物“提供”给邻居们。故选A项。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意:她从早上6点工作到晚上11点,而且从不收费。A. spent花费;B. charged收费,要价;C. coined创造,杜撰;D. found找到。根据上文“So she drove 40 miles to the nearest superstore, ____11____ up with groceries, returned to her undamaged home, lit a fire and started cooking.”以及“She worked from 6 a. m. until 11 p. m.”可知,她无私地帮助邻居,所以她为邻居做饭是不“收费”的。故选B项。
14.考查名词词义辨析。句意:“她成了这艘船的船长,”59岁的居民比尔・奥德纳说,他在风暴前从未和科伊说过话,但当他决定尽自己所能帮助她时,他和她的家人变得亲密起来:打扫卫生、切菜或搬运冰块。A. captain船长;B. architect建筑师;C. consultant顾问;D. applicant申请人。根据下文 “More and more people joined her to form a cooking team.”以及她组织大家一起帮助邻居的行为可知,她在这个过程中起到了引领作用,就像“船长”一样。故选A项。
15.考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. praise赞扬;B. lead带领;C. employ雇佣;D. aid帮助。根据下文“cleaning up, cutting up or carrying ice.”可知,他做的这些事都是在“帮助”科伊。故选D项。
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