Unit 4 课时4 D Writing & Discovery & E Project（分层作业）英语沪教版五四学制2024八年级上册

Unit 4 Then and now 课时4 Writing&Discovery Project（分层作业） 核心知识速记 03拓展培优 01基础达标 04思维进阶 02能力提升 一、核心词汇 1.名词：cassette tape（盒式磁带）、phone book（电话簿）、laser technology（激光技术）、3D digital model（3D 数字模型）、high-speed rail（高铁）、AR（增强现实）、curiosity（好奇心）、discovery（发现）、reform and opening-up（改革开放）、water conservation project（水利工程） 2.动词：explore（探索）、wonder（好奇；想知道）、discover（发现）、transform（改变）、improve（提高）、transport（运输）、reclaim（开垦）、devote（致力于） 3.形容词：faraway（遥远的）、unpleasant（不舒适的）、convenient（方便的）、curious（好奇的） 4.副词：seldom（很少）、almost（几乎）、instantly（立即） 二、核心短语 1.固定搭配：used to（过去常常）、be used to（被用来）、keep in touch with（与…… 保持联系）、come face-to-face with（与…… 面对面）、bring...to life（使…… 活起来）、out of curiosity（出于好奇心） 2.主题相关：Belt and Road Initiative（“一带一路” 倡议）、economic diplomacy（经济外交）、shop online（网上购物）、make video calls（打视频电话） 三、写作步骤 通用写作步骤（以话题作文为例） 第一步：引入主题，明确写作核心（如通过比喻、现象描述引出主题）。 第二步：展开内容，结合具体事例或分点论述（如描述经历、列举特点等）。 第三步：总结全文，升华主题或表达感悟（如总结意义、呼吁行动）。 一、汉译英翻译 教材内原句翻译（10题） 1.过去交通又慢又不方便。 2.如今，轮船和飞机从遥远的地方运输货物。 3.盒式磁带是用来播放音乐的。 4.我们过去用电话簿查找人们的电话号码。 5.19 世纪的英国有更便捷的交通和通讯。 6.虽然这座山很高，但重庆人仍然建起了隧道。 7.过去很多学校只有一个房间，不同年龄的孩子一起学习。 8.奶奶小时候住的房子没有电。 9.来自世界各地的游客很享受在这里的停留。 10.激光技术被用来为重要的古建筑创建 3D 数字模型。 主题拓展翻译（5题） 1.现在人们用智能手机拍照，而过去人们需要用装胶卷的相机。 2.虽然过去的生活更简单，但现在的生活更便捷。 3.几十年前，人们很少出国旅行，如今出国旅游变得很常见。 4.过去人们靠烧木柴取暖，现在我们用空调和电暖器。 5.随着互联网的发展，线上购物改变了人们的消费方式，这在 20 年前是难以想象的。 二、长难句分析（主题拓展句） 1.Although there were more new chances in the city, living conditions there were unpleasant for most people. 2.In the old days, many schools had only one room, where children of different ages learned together. 3.With the development of high-speed rail, people can now travel from one city to another in a few hours, which was almost impossible decades ago. 4.Museums around the world are using AR to bring ancient objects to life, so visitors can come face-to-face with digital animals that no longer exist in the real world. A My name is Kangkang. I want to tell you something about changes in Beijing. So I have got some information from my grandmother. She has lived in Beijing for more than fifty years. She has seen the changes in Beijing herself. In the past At present In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor. The roads were narrow and there weren’t many ring roads. Big families were crowded into small houses. Many families couldn’t get enough food. Few children had the chance to receive a good education. People had little money to see a doctor, and there were few hospitals. People kept in touch with their friends and relatives far away mainly by letter or telegram. China has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up. The roads are wide. More and more ring roads and subways have appeared, and buildings in Beijing are becoming taller and brighter. People’s living conditions have improved a lot. Children can study not only in modern schools, but also on the Internet. People can enjoy good medical care. What’s more, communication is becoming quicker and easier. 根据表格内容选择最佳答案。 1．How long has Kangkang’s grandmother lived in Beijing? A．Forty years. B．More than forty years. C．Fifty years. D．More than fifty years. 2．What do you think of the living conditions in the city in the past? A．The living conditions were poor. B．The living conditions were rich. C．The living conditions were hard. D．The living conditions were comfortable. 3．Can people take the subway in Beijing? A．Yes, they can. B．No, they can’t. C．Yes, they could. D．No, they couldn’t. 4．Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage? A．People can enjoy good medical care. B．Children had the chance to receive a good education. C．Kangkang has lived in Beijing for more than fifty years. D．People kept in touch with their friends and relatives far away by mobile phone. 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Changes in Beijing. B．The living conditions are changing. C．Communications are becoming easier and quicker. D．People’s living conditions have improved a lot. B Shashiyu was once a poor village in Hebei Province, but now it has changed into a rich and livable place. In the 1940s, villagers in Shashiyu had little food and few clothes, but they had a strong wish for a better life. Zhang Guishun, the Party secretary of Shashiyu, encouraged his villagers to do their best to pull themselves out of poverty (贫困). “In the ancient Chinese story, Yu Gong could move mountains with his strong will and hard work, why can’t we? Nobody was born to be poor!” Hearing his words, the villagers decided to make a difference. Led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the villagers carried water and soil to their village from faraway places to improve their land. From 1966 to 1971, they reclaimed (开垦) lots of land and greatly improved their life. However, the village’s environment became heavily polluted by chemical plants. The polluting factories were shut down in 2004, and villagers started planting grapes, which soon became a main industry in Shashiyu. In 2019, the village was called “National Forest Village”. Zhang said that the village started a yearly tourism festival in 2015 to attract travelers to pick grapes. “The grapes could be sold at a better price once Shashiyu becomes famous through this festival. Our villagers can then live even better lives,” he said. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．Why did Zhang Guishun use the story of Yu Gong to encourage the villagers? A．Because Yu Gong had strong will and hard work. B．Because Yu Gong was born poor too. C．Because the villagers liked Yu Gong. D．Because Yu Gong became rich at last. 2．From 1966 to 1921, what did the villagers do to improve their living situation? A．They planted grapes to make money. B．They carried water and soil to their village to improve their lands. C．They moved to another place to live a better life. D．They built a lot of factories. 3．Which word can be used to describe the villagers? A．Hard-working. B．Lazy. C．Kind-hearted. D．Stupid. 4．When was Shashiyu called “National Forest Village”? A．In 2009. B．In 2004. C．In 2015. D．In 2019. 5．Where can you probably read the passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a newspaper. C．In a sports magazine. D．In a science book. C When I was very young, people in our village lived by planting fruit trees. My grandmother always took me to the orchard (果园) on the hill. At that time, they had to carry water from the river at the foot of the hill to halfway up the hill. Even though we worked so hard, the production level of fruit was still low because it was short of water there. One day, two young men led a group of workers to our village. They learned about the difficulties we faced, and later, canals (灌溉渠) and other projects began to be built in my village, “Who are they?” I asked. “They are good men from our government,” my grandma replied. Shortly afterwards, I moved to another city for my junior high school. The only reason I ever came back to my hometown was my grandmother. One day, my family and I made time to return. We were surprised because everything had changed. The canal ran past every orchard (果园) so villagers didn’t have to go up and down the hill anymore. The river was now so clean that fish swam happily in it. When we arrived home, my grandma took out some fresh pears and apples. She told us that after the water conservation project (水利工程) was completed, a policy (政策) was made to encourage more people to increase (增加) the fruit production with clean water in the river. Thank those good men who have devoted themselves to the development of our countryside. Nowadays, people work hard to live in a big city. However, we should not forget our hometowns where we are from. 1．What troubled the villagers most was that ________. A．they could only grow fruit trees B．there wasn’t enough water in the orchard C．they had too much work D．it was not convenient to go up the hill 2．The good men came and offered help probably because of ________. A．the government’s support B．a school’s practical activity C．a company’s engineering plan D．the villagers’ suggestions 3．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．more people like to work in the countryside nowadays B．the grandmother doesn’t like to live in the city C．the village is a place of interest for tourists now D．there will be more fruit production in the village 4．What does the underlined phrase “devoted themselves to” mean in Chinese? A．捐钱给他人 B．吸引公众注意 C．付出很多努力 D．为他人准备 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Why do people come back? B．What does a hometown mean? C．How is a village improved? D．Who are the good men? D China’s soft power is rising, and it’s not a surprise. There are some interesting things happening behind it. First, a game called Black Myth: Wukong became very popular around the world. It’s like a new kind of Eastern fantasy. Then, DeepSeek R1 showed up. It made people in Silicon Valley and other tech areas think about China’s power in AI. At the same time, the movie Ne Zha 2 broke many box office records for cartoons. It did much better than Pixar’s Inside Out 2. A report from a well - known institution in London said that China’s soft power ranked second among 193 UN member states. It also got better in many ways. What’s making China’s soft power grow? Besides the country’s development and the Belt and Road Initiative, things like economic diplomacy, technology, and more famous brands are helping. For example, the number of Chinese brands in the world’s top 500 has grown a lot. China is also getting better in technology. This shows that China’s overall strength is rising. In short, China’s soft power is getting stronger, and it’s closely related to its hard power. 1．Which of the following is a sign of China’s rising soft power mentioned in the passage? A．A new popular game of Western style B．Less Chinese technology progress C．Fewer Chinese global brands D．Success in games, AI and movies 2．From the fact that China’s soft power has climbed in the rankings, we can infer that ________. A．China will always be second in soft power rankings B．China’s hard power is not important for its soft power C．China’s overall development is recognized globally D．China doesn’t need to improve its soft power anymore 3．How does the writer feel about China’s soft power growth? A．Doubtful B．Supportive C．Disappointed D．Balanced 4．How is the passage organized? A．By comparing China’s soft power with other countries B．By listing examples and then analyzing causes C．By telling a story about Chinese technology D．By describing events in time order 5．What is helping China’s soft power grow according to the passage? A．Only the Belt and Road Initiative. B．Reducing investment in technology. C．Decreasing the number of Chinese brands in the world. D．Economic diplomacy, technology and more famous brands. 1．随着中国免签政策的实施，许多外国友人来到你的家乡旅游，他们震惊于中国科技飞速发展对生活带来的巨大变化。请根据下图用英语向他们介绍科技如何改变我们的生活和学习。 注意： 1. 词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2. 内容须包括上图中的要点，省略号部分自拟，并适当发挥； 3. 不得出现真实校名和姓名。 提示：发展 development; 方便的 convenient How technology has changed our lives Over the past few years, technology has greatly changed our lives, especially in lifestyle and study. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2．随着科技的发展，我们的生活发生了日新月异的变化。请根据以下提示内容，以“How life changes!”为题，用英语写一篇短文。 In the Past Now How to get information newspaper, radio, TV smartphone, computer Living condition (条件) old and dirty houses new and clean houses Communication letter, postcard email, WeChat, QQ Shopping go to nearby shops 要求：1.文章必须包含提示要点，可适当发挥； 2.语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整； 3.文中不得出现任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）； 4.词数：不少于60词。（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数） How life changes! Great changes have taken place in our lives. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a word, people are living a better life than before. 3．随着社会的发展，我们的生活变得越来越好。学校英语角本周的主题是“changes around us”。请你根据下表中的提示，从以下四个角度对比过去和现在的变化，并谈一谈自己对这些变化的看法。 要求：1. 表达清楚，语法正确，上下文连贯； 2. 必须包括所有相关信息，并作适当发挥； 3. 词数：100词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Changes Around Us In the past few years, great changes have taken place around us. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4．社会快速发展让人民的生活不断变化着。你的生活发生了哪些变化呢? 假设你是李华，学校社团举办主题为“Changes in our lives”的英语征文活动。请你根据以下提示内容写一篇英语文章投稿。 注意:1.词数80~100； 2.文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称； 3.文章必须包含所有提示内容，可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Uncover the "Then and Now" Around Us （发现身边的 “过去与现在”） 一、Project 目标 结合 Unit 4 “Then and now”（过去与现在）的主题，通过好奇心驱动探索身边的 “时光痕迹”（如老地方、旧物品），对比其过去与现在的变化；小组合作完成探索任务，并以短文 / 海报形式展示，锻炼观察、对比和表达能力。 二、Project 步骤（Group Work: 3-4 people per group） Step 1: Pick Your "Mystery Object/Place"（选探索对象） 先讨论并选择一个你好奇的、能体现 “过去与现在” 的对象（需贴近生活，易探索），例如： •小区里的老树下 / 旧长椅 •家里的旧物件（如奶奶的旧围巾、爸爸的老钢笔） •学校门口的老店铺 / 老照片 提示：从 “好奇点” 开始 —— 比如 “我好奇这棵老树下过去有没有小朋友玩？”“我想知道妈妈的旧收音机怎么用？” Step 2: Explore & Collect（探索与收集） 围绕选定对象，完成 2-3 项探索行动（参考 Unit 4 E 部分的 “Interview” 和 “Search”）： 1.Ask for Stories：采访熟悉它的人（如长辈、小区保安、老教师），记录关键问题的答案： ◦“您记得它过去是什么样子的？”（What did it use to be like?） ◦“它什么时候开始变的？”（When did it start to change?） 2.Observe Now：仔细观察对象的 “现在模样”，记录感官细节（参考教材 P46 技巧）： ◦视觉（sight）：老店铺的招牌颜色是否褪色？旧钢笔的笔尖有没有划痕？ ◦触觉（touch）：老长椅的木头摸起来是否粗糙？旧围巾的布料是否柔软？ 3.Collect Small "Clues"：收集相关小资料（如老照片、旧物件的使用说明书，或用手机拍现在的照片）。 Step 3: Organize Your Findings（整理发现） 小组一起对比 “过去” 与 “现在”，填写下表（需包含 “好奇点”“探索过程”“感受”）： 探索对象 我的好奇点 （Iwondered...） 过去的样子 （Then） 现在的样子（Now） 探索中的小发现 我的感受 小区老树下 过去有没有小朋友在这里玩？ 有石凳，夏天有老人下棋 加了防护栏，树下有垃圾分类箱 奶奶说她曾带爸爸在这里学走路 原来这棵树藏着这么多故事！ Step 4: Create & Share（创作与展示） 选择一种形式展示你们的探索成果，必须包含 3 个核心内容（参考右侧图片的写作要求）： 1.好奇的事物：一开始你对这个对象的疑问（如 “I wondered why this old shop never changes its door color.”）； 2.探索行动：你们做了什么（如 “We decided to interview the shop owner, and we wanted to find out its history.”）； 3.结果与感受：对比 “过去与现在” 的发现，以及探索后的心情（如 “We discovered it used to sell candies for 1 yuan! Exploring this small shop made us excited about our community’s past.”）。 展示形式（二选一）： •Short Article（短文）：60-80 词，用起因 - 经过 - 结果结构； •Mini Poster（迷你海报）：左边贴 “过去” 的线索（如老照片），右边贴 “现在” 的照片，下方写 3 句关键感受（含 1 个不定式结构）。 三、Language & Skill Requirements（语言与技巧要求） 1.核心词汇：必须用到 Unit 4 词汇，如 change, past, present, compare, discover, explore, wonder, used to, nowadays； 2.不定式结构：至少 1 个，如 decide to interview, want to find out, plan to collect； 3.生动描写技巧：至少 2 种，如： ◦描述想法感受：“I couldn’t stop thinking about how the old radio played music without phones.” ◦感官细节：“The old scarf felt soft, and its red color was not as bright as before.” ◦制造悬念：“Why is there a small mark on the old desk? We had to find out!” 四、Share & Evaluate（分享与评价） 1.各小组上台展示成果，其他同学认真倾听； 2.投票选出 “最让人好奇的探索”，并说明理由（如：“他们探索的老钢笔故事很有趣，还用了‘感官细节’描写笔尖的划痕！”）； 3.小组互相点评：对方是否清晰对比了 “过去与现在”？是否让你感受到探索的乐趣？ 2 / 20 1 / 20 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Then and now 课时4 Writing&Discovery Project（分层作业） 核心知识速记 03拓展培优 01基础达标 04思维进阶 02能力提升 一、核心词汇 1.名词：cassette tape（盒式磁带）、phone book（电话簿）、laser technology（激光技术）、3D digital model（3D 数字模型）、high-speed rail（高铁）、AR（增强现实）、curiosity（好奇心）、discovery（发现）、reform and opening-up（改革开放）、water conservation project（水利工程） 2.动词：explore（探索）、wonder（好奇；想知道）、discover（发现）、transform（改变）、improve（提高）、transport（运输）、reclaim（开垦）、devote（致力于） 3.形容词：faraway（遥远的）、unpleasant（不舒适的）、convenient（方便的）、curious（好奇的） 4.副词：seldom（很少）、almost（几乎）、instantly（立即） 二、核心短语 1.固定搭配：used to（过去常常）、be used to（被用来）、keep in touch with（与…… 保持联系）、come face-to-face with（与…… 面对面）、bring...to life（使…… 活起来）、out of curiosity（出于好奇心） 2.主题相关：Belt and Road Initiative（“一带一路” 倡议）、economic diplomacy（经济外交）、shop online（网上购物）、make video calls（打视频电话） 三、写作步骤 通用写作步骤（以话题作文为例） 第一步：引入主题，明确写作核心（如通过比喻、现象描述引出主题）。 第二步：展开内容，结合具体事例或分点论述（如描述经历、列举特点等）。 第三步：总结全文，升华主题或表达感悟（如总结意义、呼吁行动）。 一、汉译英翻译 教材内原句翻译（10题） 1.过去交通又慢又不方便。 答案：Transport used to be very slow and difficult in the past. 2.如今，轮船和飞机从遥远的地方运输货物。 答案：Nowadays, ships and planes transport goods from faraway places. 3.盒式磁带是用来播放音乐的。 答案：Cassette tapes were used to play music. 4.我们过去用电话簿查找人们的电话号码。 答案：We used to use phone books to find people's phone numbers. 5.19 世纪的英国有更便捷的交通和通讯。 答案：19th-century Britain had easier travel and communication. 6.虽然这座山很高，但重庆人仍然建起了隧道。 答案：Although the mountain is very high, people in Chongqing still built tunnels. 7.过去很多学校只有一个房间，不同年龄的孩子一起学习。 答案：In the old days, many schools had only one room, where children of different ages learned together. 8.奶奶小时候住的房子没有电。 答案：When my grandma was a child, she lived in a house without electricity. 9.来自世界各地的游客很享受在这里的停留。 答案：Tourists from all over the world enjoy their stay here. 10.激光技术被用来为重要的古建筑创建 3D 数字模型。 答案：Laser technology is used to create 3D digital models for important old buildings. 主题拓展翻译（5题） 1.现在人们用智能手机拍照，而过去人们需要用装胶卷的相机。 答案：Now people take photos with smartphones, but in the past, people needed to use cameras with rolls of film. 2.虽然过去的生活更简单，但现在的生活更便捷。 答案：Although life in the past was simpler, life now is more convenient. 3.几十年前，人们很少出国旅行，如今出国旅游变得很常见。 答案：Decades ago, people seldom travelled abroad, but now travelling abroad has become very common. 4.过去人们靠烧木柴取暖，现在我们用空调和电暖器。 答案：In the past, people burned wood to keep warm, and now we use air conditioners and electric heaters. 5.随着互联网的发展，线上购物改变了人们的消费方式，这在 20 年前是难以想象的。 答案：With the development of the Internet, online shopping has changed people's consumption habits, which was hard to imagine 20 years ago. 二、长难句分析（主题拓展句） 1.Although there were more new chances in the city, living conditions there were unpleasant for most people. 翻译：虽然这座城市有更多新的机会，但那里的生活条件对大多数人来说并不舒适。 结构剖析： ① 让步状语从句：Although there were more new chances in the city（although引导，表 “虽然”，是课文 Grammar 部分重点从句类型；从句主干为there were more new chances，in the city为地点状语，点明场景）； ② 主句：living conditions there were unpleasant for most people（主干为living conditions were unpleasant，核心主系表结构；there为后置定语，修饰living conditions；for most people为对象状语，明确 “针对人群”）。 2.In the old days, many schools had only one room, where children of different ages learned together. 翻译：过去，很多学校只有一个房间，不同年龄的孩子在那里一起学习。 结构剖析： ① 时间状语：In the old days（点明 “过去”，是课文中描述 “过去场景” 的常用短语，贴合 “时代变迁” 主题）； ② 主句：many schools had only one room（主干为many schools had one room，主谓宾结构；only为定语，修饰one room，突出 “过去学校条件简陋”）； ③ 非限制性定语从句：where children of different ages learned together（where指代先行词one room，在从句中作地点状语，是课文 D1 部分原句中的从句结构；从句主干为children learned together，of different ages为定语，修饰children，补充细节）。 3.With the development of high-speed rail, people can now travel from one city to another in a few hours, which was almost impossible decades ago. 翻译：随着高铁的发展，人们现在可以在几小时内从一个城市到另一个城市，这在几十年前几乎是不可能的。 结构剖析： ① 伴随状语：With the development of high-speed rail（with引导，表 “随着……”，是课文中表 “发展背景” 的典型结构；核心词为the development，high-speed rail（高铁）是 “现代交通” 的代表，体现时代变迁）； ② 主句：people can now travel from one city to another in a few hours（主干为people can travel，主谓结构；now为时间状语，突出 “现在”；from one city to another为地点状语，in a few hours为时间状语，共同体现 “现在交通便捷”）； ③ 非限制性定语从句：which was almost impossible decades ago（which指代前面整个主句内容，是课文长难句中的常见用法；从句主干为which was impossible；almost为副词，修饰impossible；decades ago为时间状语，与 “now” 形成对比，扣住 “变迁” 主题）。 4.Museums around the world are using AR to bring ancient objects to life, so visitors can come face-to-face with digital animals that no longer exist in the real world. 中文翻译：世界各地的博物馆正在使用增强现实（AR）技术让古物 “活” 起来，这样游客就能与在现实世界中已不复存在的数字动物面对面。 结构剖析： ① 主句 1：Museums around the world are using AR to bring ancient objects to life（主干为Museums are using AR，主谓宾结构；around the world为定语，修饰Museums；to bring ancient objects to life为目的状语，bring...to life为固定短语，表 “使…… 活起来”，是课文 E 部分 “科技保护文物” 话题的核心短语）； ② 结果状语从句：so visitors can come face-to-face with digital animals（so引导，表 “因此”，体现前后因果关系；主干为visitors can come face-to-face with digital animals，come face-to-face with为固定搭配，表 “与…… 面对面”）； ③ 定语从句：that no longer exist in the real world（that指代先行词digital animals，在从句中作主语；从句主干为that exist；no longer为副词短语，修饰exist，体现 “过去存在现在不存在” 的变迁；in the real world为地点状语，对比 “虚拟与现实”）。 A My name is Kangkang. I want to tell you something about changes in Beijing. So I have got some information from my grandmother. She has lived in Beijing for more than fifty years. She has seen the changes in Beijing herself. In the past At present In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor. The roads were narrow and there weren’t many ring roads. Big families were crowded into small houses. Many families couldn’t get enough food. Few children had the chance to receive a good education. People had little money to see a doctor, and there were few hospitals. People kept in touch with their friends and relatives far away mainly by letter or telegram. China has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up. The roads are wide. More and more ring roads and subways have appeared, and buildings in Beijing are becoming taller and brighter. People’s living conditions have improved a lot. Children can study not only in modern schools, but also on the Internet. People can enjoy good medical care. What’s more, communication is becoming quicker and easier. 根据表格内容选择最佳答案。 1．How long has Kangkang’s grandmother lived in Beijing? A．Forty years. B．More than forty years. C．Fifty years. D．More than fifty years. 2．What do you think of the living conditions in the city in the past? A．The living conditions were poor. B．The living conditions were rich. C．The living conditions were hard. D．The living conditions were comfortable. 3．Can people take the subway in Beijing? A．Yes, they can. B．No, they can’t. C．Yes, they could. D．No, they couldn’t. 4．Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage? A．People can enjoy good medical care. B．Children had the chance to receive a good education. C．Kangkang has lived in Beijing for more than fifty years. D．People kept in touch with their friends and relatives far away by mobile phone. 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Changes in Beijing. B．The living conditions are changing. C．Communications are becoming easier and quicker. D．People’s living conditions have improved a lot. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了北京的变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“She has lived in Beijing for more than fifty years.”可知，康康的祖母在北京生活了五十多年。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor.”可知，20世纪60年代城市的生活条件很差。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“More and more ring roads and subways have appeared”可知，北京有越来越多的环路和地铁出现。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“People can enjoy good medical care.”可知，人们可以享受良好的医疗服务。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据全文描述可知，北京的生活条件和城市面貌发生了很大的变化。故选A。 B Shashiyu was once a poor village in Hebei Province, but now it has changed into a rich and livable place. In the 1940s, villagers in Shashiyu had little food and few clothes, but they had a strong wish for a better life. Zhang Guishun, the Party secretary of Shashiyu, encouraged his villagers to do their best to pull themselves out of poverty (贫困). “In the ancient Chinese story, Yu Gong could move mountains with his strong will and hard work, why can’t we? Nobody was born to be poor!” Hearing his words, the villagers decided to make a difference. Led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the villagers carried water and soil to their village from faraway places to improve their land. From 1966 to 1971, they reclaimed (开垦) lots of land and greatly improved their life. However, the village’s environment became heavily polluted by chemical plants. The polluting factories were shut down in 2004, and villagers started planting grapes, which soon became a main industry in Shashiyu. In 2019, the village was called “National Forest Village”. Zhang said that the village started a yearly tourism festival in 2015 to attract travelers to pick grapes. “The grapes could be sold at a better price once Shashiyu becomes famous through this festival. Our villagers can then live even better lives,” he said. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．Why did Zhang Guishun use the story of Yu Gong to encourage the villagers? A．Because Yu Gong had strong will and hard work. B．Because Yu Gong was born poor too. C．Because the villagers liked Yu Gong. D．Because Yu Gong became rich at last. 2．From 1966 to 1921, what did the villagers do to improve their living situation? A．They planted grapes to make money. B．They carried water and soil to their village to improve their lands. C．They moved to another place to live a better life. D．They built a lot of factories. 3．Which word can be used to describe the villagers? A．Hard-working. B．Lazy. C．Kind-hearted. D．Stupid. 4．When was Shashiyu called “National Forest Village”? A．In 2009. B．In 2004. C．In 2015. D．In 2019. 5．Where can you probably read the passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a newspaper. C．In a sports magazine. D．In a science book. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了沙石峪从一个贫穷的村子变为一个富裕村子的历程。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In the ancient Chinese story, Yu Gong could move mountains with his strong will and hard work. Why can’t we? Nobody was born to be poor!”可知，愚公能够移山靠的是他强大的毅力与努力，因此，这里的村民也可以学习愚公的精神，帮助自己摆脱贫穷。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the villagers carried water and soil to their village from faraway places to improve their land. From 1966 to 1921, they reclaimed (开垦) lots of land and greatly improved their life.”可知，村民们把水和土壤从很远的地方运过来改善他们村的土地。故选B。 3．推理判断题。通过对文章的理解可知，文章对村民是称赞的态度，因此排除B和D两个选项；另外整篇文章是关于村庄建设的，因此“hard-working”更能突出村民的品质。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In 2014, the village was called ‘National Forest Village’.”可知，2014年该村被称为“国家森林村”。故选D。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，这是一篇关于村庄建设的报道，文中涉及时间、数字及采访内容，因此最有可能出现在报纸上。故选B。 C When I was very young, people in our village lived by planting fruit trees. My grandmother always took me to the orchard (果园) on the hill. At that time, they had to carry water from the river at the foot of the hill to halfway up the hill. Even though we worked so hard, the production level of fruit was still low because it was short of water there. One day, two young men led a group of workers to our village. They learned about the difficulties we faced, and later, canals (灌溉渠) and other projects began to be built in my village, “Who are they?” I asked. “They are good men from our government,” my grandma replied. Shortly afterwards, I moved to another city for my junior high school. The only reason I ever came back to my hometown was my grandmother. One day, my family and I made time to return. We were surprised because everything had changed. The canal ran past every orchard (果园) so villagers didn’t have to go up and down the hill anymore. The river was now so clean that fish swam happily in it. When we arrived home, my grandma took out some fresh pears and apples. She told us that after the water conservation project (水利工程) was completed, a policy (政策) was made to encourage more people to increase (增加) the fruit production with clean water in the river. Thank those good men who have devoted themselves to the development of our countryside. Nowadays, people work hard to live in a big city. However, we should not forget our hometowns where we are from. 1．What troubled the villagers most was that ________. A．they could only grow fruit trees B．there wasn’t enough water in the orchard C．they had too much work D．it was not convenient to go up the hill 2．The good men came and offered help probably because of ________. A．the government’s support B．a school’s practical activity C．a company’s engineering plan D．the villagers’ suggestions 3．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．more people like to work in the countryside nowadays B．the grandmother doesn’t like to live in the city C．the village is a place of interest for tourists now D．there will be more fruit production in the village 4．What does the underlined phrase “devoted themselves to” mean in Chinese? A．捐钱给他人 B．吸引公众注意 C．付出很多努力 D．为他人准备 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Why do people come back? B．What does a hometown mean? C．How is a village improved? D．Who are the good men? 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了在党和政府的富民政策的支持下，作者的家乡发生了巨大的变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“Even though we worked so hard, the production level of fruit was still low because it was short of water there.”可知，果园缺水是村民们所面临的最大的问题。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“They are good men from our government”可知，为村民们修建灌溉渠的那些人来自政府部门，可见正是有了政府的支持，灌溉渠才得以修建。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“She told us that after the water conservation project (水利工程) was completed, a policy (政策) was made to encourage more people to increase (增加) the fruit production with clean water in the river.”可知，政策鼓励村民们提高水果产量，可推知村子里将会生产越来越高的水果产量。故选D。 4．词义猜测题。由第二、三、四段内容可知，正是由于政府的支持，工作人员将大量精力用于村子里的灌溉渠修建，才使得村民们的水果收入大增，故“have devoted themselves to the development of our countryside”应是“将精力投入到乡村发展之中”之意，划线部分意为“付出很多努力”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文内容，本文主要介绍了在党和政府的富民政策支持下，作者的家乡发生了巨大的变化，故C项“村子是如何得到改善的？” 最符合文章主题。故选C。 D China’s soft power is rising, and it’s not a surprise. There are some interesting things happening behind it. First, a game called Black Myth: Wukong became very popular around the world. It’s like a new kind of Eastern fantasy. Then, DeepSeek R1 showed up. It made people in Silicon Valley and other tech areas think about China’s power in AI. At the same time, the movie Ne Zha 2 broke many box office records for cartoons. It did much better than Pixar’s Inside Out 2. A report from a well - known institution in London said that China’s soft power ranked second among 193 UN member states. It also got better in many ways. What’s making China’s soft power grow? Besides the country’s development and the Belt and Road Initiative, things like economic diplomacy, technology, and more famous brands are helping. For example, the number of Chinese brands in the world’s top 500 has grown a lot. China is also getting better in technology. This shows that China’s overall strength is rising. In short, China’s soft power is getting stronger, and it’s closely related to its hard power. 1．Which of the following is a sign of China’s rising soft power mentioned in the passage? A．A new popular game of Western style B．Less Chinese technology progress C．Fewer Chinese global brands D．Success in games, AI and movies 2．From the fact that China’s soft power has climbed in the rankings, we can infer that ________. A．China will always be second in soft power rankings B．China’s hard power is not important for its soft power C．China’s overall development is recognized globally D．China doesn’t need to improve its soft power anymore 3．How does the writer feel about China’s soft power growth? A．Doubtful B．Supportive C．Disappointed D．Balanced 4．How is the passage organized? A．By comparing China’s soft power with other countries B．By listing examples and then analyzing causes C．By telling a story about Chinese technology D．By describing events in time order 5．What is helping China’s soft power grow according to the passage? A．Only the Belt and Road Initiative. B．Reducing investment in technology. C．Decreasing the number of Chinese brands in the world. D．Economic diplomacy, technology and more famous brands. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文围绕中国软实力崛起展开，通过列举游戏、人工智能、电影等领域的成功案例，阐述中国软实力上升的表现及原因，体现中国综合实力的提升与软实力增长的密切关系。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“a game called Black Myth: Wukong became very popular... DeepSeek R1 showed up... the movie Ne Zha 2 broke many box office records”可知，游戏《黑神话：悟空》的全球流行、AI领域的DeepSeek R1、电影《哪吒 2》的票房成功，均为中国软实力崛起的标志。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文中“China’s soft power ranked second... China is also getting better in technology. This shows that China’s overall strength is rising”可知，中国软实力在193个联合国成员国中排名第二，且科技等领域的进步体现综合实力提升，由此可推断中国的整体发展得到全球认可。故选C。 3．观点态度题。根据文中“China’s soft power is rising, and it’s not a surprise... In short, China’s soft power is getting stronger”可知，作者以肯定的语气列举成功案例，并强调软实力与硬实力的关联，态度偏向支持。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章脉络，先列举“游戏、AI、电影”等软实力上升的案例，再分析“国家发展、一带一路、经济外交等”原因，属于“先举例后分析成因”的结构。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文中“What’s making China’s soft power grow? ... economic diplomacy, technology, and more famous brands are helping”可知，经济外交、科技发展及更多知名品牌是推动中国软实力增长的因素。故选D。 1．随着中国免签政策的实施，许多外国友人来到你的家乡旅游，他们震惊于中国科技飞速发展对生活带来的巨大变化。请根据下图用英语向他们介绍科技如何改变我们的生活和学习。 注意： 1. 词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2. 内容须包括上图中的要点，省略号部分自拟，并适当发挥； 3. 不得出现真实校名和姓名。 提示：发展 development; 方便的 convenient How technology has changed our lives Over the past few years, technology has greatly changed our lives, especially in lifestyle and study. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 How technology has changed our lives       Over the past few years, technology has greatly changed our lives, especially in lifestyle and study.        In terms of lifestyle, transports have transformed a lot. We used to ride bicycles or take buses, but now electric cars and self-driving cars are more common. They make our trips faster and more convenient.        When it comes to study, reading habits are different. Instead of only reading paper books, we can easily read e-books. We can get answers and learn new knowledge more quickly because tools like DeepSeek help us study better.     In the past, we felt that getting information and communicating were not as easy. Now, technology makes us feel more connected. We can share our lives and ideas instantly.        Technology really brings us a better life. Welcome to experience more of it in our hometown! 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：主要使用一般现在时和一般过去时； ③提示：写作要点围绕科技对生活的改变展开，涵盖生活方式、学习以及信息获取与交流等方面，内容完整，且对各要点进行了适当阐述。 [写作步骤] 第一步，开篇点明在过去几年里，科技极大地改变了我们的生活，尤其在生活方式和学习方面。 第二步，分别从生活方式、学习以及信息获取与交流的变化这几个方面，具体阐述科技带来的改变。 第三步，总结科技给我们带来了更美好的生活，并发出体验更多科技的邀请。 [亮点词汇] ①in lifestyle and study 在生活方式和学习方面 ②In the past 在过去 ③in terms of 就……而言 [高分句型] ①We can get answers and learn new knowledge more quickly because tools like DeepSeek help us study better.（原因状语从句） ②When it comes to study, reading habits are different.（时间状语从句） 2．随着科技的发展，我们的生活发生了日新月异的变化。请根据以下提示内容，以“How life changes!”为题，用英语写一篇短文。 In the Past Now How to get information newspaper, radio, TV smartphone, computer Living condition (条件) old and dirty houses new and clean houses Communication letter, postcard email, WeChat, QQ Shopping go to nearby shops 要求：1.文章必须包含提示要点，可适当发挥； 2.语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整； 3.文中不得出现任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）； 4.词数：不少于60词。（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数） How life changes! Great changes have taken place in our lives. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a word, people are living a better life than before. 【答案】参考范文： How life changes! Great changes have taken place in our lives. In the past, people read newspapers, listened to the radio and watched TV to get the latest information. But now they use smart phones and computers. People in the past lived in old and dirty houses. How about now? They live in new and clean houses. As for the ways of communication, they once communicated with their friends by posting letters and postcards. But now, emails, WeChat and QQ are widely used. Besides, they used to go to the shop to buy things. Now they prefer to shop online. In a word, people are living a better life than before. 【详解】[总体分析] ① 题材：本文是一篇说明文，对比过去与现在的生活变化，体现科技进步对生活方式的影响； ② 时态：以一般过去时描述过去的情况，以一般现在时描述现在的情况； ③ 提示：围绕“获取信息、居住条件、交流方式、购物方式”四个方面展开对比描写，最后进行总结。 [写作步骤] 第一步，开篇点题，概括生活发生巨大变化； 第二步，分别介绍过去与现在在获取信息、居住条件、交流方式、购物方式上的不同； 第三步，总结变化带来的积极影响，升华主题。 [亮点词汇] ① in the past 在过去 ② listen to 听 ③ as for 至于 ④ used to 过去常常 ⑤ shop online 网上购物 ⑥ in a word 总之 [高分句型] ① In the past, people read newspapers, listened to the radio and watched TV to get the latest information.（并列谓语） ② As for the ways of communication, they once communicated with their friends by posting letters and postcards.（as for引导话题） ③ In a word, people are living a better life than before.（in a word总结） 3．随着社会的发展，我们的生活变得越来越好。学校英语角本周的主题是“changes around us”。请你根据下表中的提示，从以下四个角度对比过去和现在的变化，并谈一谈自己对这些变化的看法。 要求：1. 表达清楚，语法正确，上下文连贯； 2. 必须包括所有相关信息，并作适当发挥； 3. 词数：100词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Changes Around Us In the past few years, great changes have taken place around us. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Changes Around Us In the past few years, great changes have taken place around us. In the past, traveling abroad was nearly impossible for most people. Now, more people have chances to go abroad or travel online. Meanwhile, we used to ride bicycles or take slow buses, but today many people drive cars or take high-speed trains. At school, we do more reading, group work, and often share our ideas in class. In addition, we have become more aware of environmental protection by planting more trees and using less plastic. In my opinion, these changes have made our lives more convenient and meaningful. I hope we can continue to develop our world in a greener and smarter way. 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：一般现在时与一般过去时； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生注意不要遗漏要点，并适当添加细节，突出重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，介绍过去和现在的变化； 第二步，谈一谈自己对这些变化的看法。 [亮点词汇] ①used to do sth过去常常做某事 ②in addition此外 ③aware of意识到 [高分句型] I hope we can continue to develop our world in a greener and smarter way.（宾语从句） 4．社会快速发展让人民的生活不断变化着。你的生活发生了哪些变化呢? 假设你是李华，学校社团举办主题为“Changes in our lives”的英语征文活动。请你根据以下提示内容写一篇英语文章投稿。 注意:1.词数80~100； 2.文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称； 3.文章必须包含所有提示内容，可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文：                                                                        Changes in our lives      With the development of society, amazing changes have taken place in our lives. First, in the past, people had to go to the market to buy things. Nowadays, they are used to shopping online. Second, they used to walk to other places, but now they take the bus or the underground. Third, people communicated with their parents or friends by sending letters before. Now, the way of communication has also changed. People can make video calls on their mobile phones, just like talking face to face. Finally, there were some small and old houses in the past, but now you can see many shops and tall buildings. All in all, as time goes by, people’s lives are getting better and better. 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇记叙文，属于材料作文； ②时态：采用“一般过去时”和“一般现在时”； ③提示：要求包含所有要点提示，内容完整，条理清晰，注意标点符号的使用。 [写作步骤] 第一步，总体介绍我们的生活发生了变化； 第二步，具体阐述有哪些变化； 第三步，总结全文。 [亮点词汇] ①with the development of 随着……的发展 ②communicate with 与……交流 ③all in all 总之 [高分句型] ①People can make video calls on their mobile phones, just like talking face to face.（动名词短语作宾语） ②All in all, as time goes by, people’s lives are getting better and better.（比较级+and+比较级） Uncover the "Then and Now" Around Us （发现身边的 “过去与现在”） 一、Project 目标 结合 Unit 4 “Then and now”（过去与现在）的主题，通过好奇心驱动探索身边的 “时光痕迹”（如老地方、旧物品），对比其过去与现在的变化；小组合作完成探索任务，并以短文 / 海报形式展示，锻炼观察、对比和表达能力。 二、Project 步骤（Group Work: 3-4 people per group） Step 1: Pick Your "Mystery Object/Place"（选探索对象） 先讨论并选择一个你好奇的、能体现 “过去与现在” 的对象（需贴近生活，易探索），例如： •小区里的老树下 / 旧长椅 •家里的旧物件（如奶奶的旧围巾、爸爸的老钢笔） •学校门口的老店铺 / 老照片 提示：从 “好奇点” 开始 —— 比如 “我好奇这棵老树下过去有没有小朋友玩？”“我想知道妈妈的旧收音机怎么用？” Step 2: Explore & Collect（探索与收集） 围绕选定对象，完成 2-3 项探索行动（参考 Unit 4 E 部分的 “Interview” 和 “Search”）： 1.Ask for Stories：采访熟悉它的人（如长辈、小区保安、老教师），记录关键问题的答案： ◦“您记得它过去是什么样子的？”（What did it use to be like?） ◦“它什么时候开始变的？”（When did it start to change?） 2.Observe Now：仔细观察对象的 “现在模样”，记录感官细节（参考教材 P46 技巧）： ◦视觉（sight）：老店铺的招牌颜色是否褪色？旧钢笔的笔尖有没有划痕？ ◦触觉（touch）：老长椅的木头摸起来是否粗糙？旧围巾的布料是否柔软？ 3.Collect Small "Clues"：收集相关小资料（如老照片、旧物件的使用说明书，或用手机拍现在的照片）。 Step 3: Organize Your Findings（整理发现） 小组一起对比 “过去” 与 “现在”，填写下表（需包含 “好奇点”“探索过程”“感受”）： 探索对象 我的好奇点 （Iwondered...） 过去的样子 （Then） 现在的样子（Now） 探索中的小发现 我的感受 小区老树下 过去有没有小朋友在这里玩？ 有石凳，夏天有老人下棋 加了防护栏，树下有垃圾分类箱 奶奶说她曾带爸爸在这里学走路 原来这棵树藏着这么多故事！ Step 4: Create & Share（创作与展示） 选择一种形式展示你们的探索成果，必须包含 3 个核心内容（参考右侧图片的写作要求）： 1.好奇的事物：一开始你对这个对象的疑问（如 “I wondered why this old shop never changes its door color.”）； 2.探索行动：你们做了什么（如 “We decided to interview the shop owner, and we wanted to find out its history.”）； 3.结果与感受：对比 “过去与现在” 的发现，以及探索后的心情（如 “We discovered it used to sell candies for 1 yuan! Exploring this small shop made us excited about our community’s past.”）。 展示形式（二选一）： •Short Article（短文）：60-80 词，用起因 - 经过 - 结果结构； •Mini Poster（迷你海报）：左边贴 “过去” 的线索（如老照片），右边贴 “现在” 的照片，下方写 3 句关键感受（含 1 个不定式结构）。 三、Language & Skill Requirements（语言与技巧要求） 1.核心词汇：必须用到 Unit 4 词汇，如 change, past, present, compare, discover, explore, wonder, used to, nowadays； 2.不定式结构：至少 1 个，如 decide to interview, want to find out, plan to collect； 3.生动描写技巧：至少 2 种，如： ◦描述想法感受：“I couldn’t stop thinking about how the old radio played music without phones.” ◦感官细节：“The old scarf felt soft, and its red color was not as bright as before.” ◦制造悬念：“Why is there a small mark on the old desk? We had to find out!” 四、Share & Evaluate（分享与评价） 1.各小组上台展示成果，其他同学认真倾听； 2.投票选出 “最让人好奇的探索”，并说明理由（如：“他们探索的老钢笔故事很有趣，还用了‘感官细节’描写笔尖的划痕！”）； 3.小组互相点评：对方是否清晰对比了 “过去与现在”？是否让你感受到探索的乐趣？ 五、范文 The Old Bookstore at School Gate My group and I chose the old bookstore at our school gate for our Discovery Project. I had always wondered why its wooden door looked so worn out, and I wanted to find out what it used to be like . First, we decided to interview the owner, Mr. Li. He has run the store for 20 years. He told us that many years ago, the bookstore only sold storybooks for children, and the door was painted bright blue. Back then, students often sat on small stools inside to read for free . Then we observed the bookstore carefully now. The door is still wooden but has no paint left, and it sells not only books but also school supplies like pens and notebooks. There are no stools anymore because more students buy books and leave quickly . We also took photos of the door—one showing its current look and another from Mr. Li’s old album. Through this project, we discovered that the bookstore changed because students’ needs changed. I felt happy to learn its story; it’s like a small time machine that connects the past and present of our school life . 2 / 20 1 / 20 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $