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WELCOME UNIT
UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE
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Ⅰ 阅读
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Known as “soft gold”, Gambiered Canton Gauze (香云纱) is the perfect silk fabric (织物) for cheongsam (旗袍). It feels smooth and comfortable, easy to wash and dry, and is also good for people's health.
Today, Gambiered Canton Gauze is the only silk fabric in the world that's still hand-dyed and using natural plants. It gets its color from shuliang, a yam plant growing in Shunde, Guangdong, which can help fight against bacteria (细菌) and bad smells.
The skill of dyeing Gambiered Canton Gauze has a long-lasting history of more than 500 years. In 2008, it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
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Mr Ouyang is an inheritor of the Gambiered Canton Gauze dyeing technique. He started learning the technique in 2017.
The dyeing process includes 30 steps. It can take up to six months and is done by hand with materials from nature. “The plant shuliang, river mud, sunshine and grass all play key roles in dyeing,” Mr Ouyang said.
To dye the fabric, workers put it in shuliang juice and let it dry on the grass. They repeat this many times until it turns brownish-yellow. Then, they put river mud on it to help shuliang react fully. After washing and drying again, the fabric turns black!
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Mastering the technique is a tricky task, according to Mr Ouyang, who said the most challenging part is controlling the density (浓度) of shuliang juice. “Too much may cause color loss, and too little may not lead to a dark enough fabric,” he said. “Better control of density comes after many failures.”
Passing on the craft is also challenging. The job can be exhausting as workers have to be at work under the sun for eight hours each day. Therefore, only a few people work in the industry, and skilled masters are getting older as fewer young people take part.
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Considering this, Mr Ouyang has worked harder to develop the traditional craft by combining other dyeing techniques such as tie-dye and batik and cooperating with famous fashion designers. They are turning the silk into both traditional and fashionable clothes that are popular worldwide. In this way, according to Mr Ouyang, the craft can stay alive and even draw more people to join the industry.
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了香云纱这种丝绸面料的特点、历史、染色工艺及其面临的挑战。
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1.What can we learn about Gambiered Canton Gauze from the passage?
A.It is hand-dyed using natural plants.
B.It feels comfortable, but is not easy to wash.
C.The art of gauze-dyeing has a history of 1,000 years.
D.It is the perfect material for bedding items.
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Today, Gambiered Canton Gauze is ... using natural plants.(如今,香云纱是世界上唯一一种仍然采用手工染色和天然植物染色的丝绸面料。)”可知,香云纱是用天然植物手工染色的。故选A。
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2.According to Mr Ouyang, what is the most challenging part in the dyeing process?
A.Washing the fabric by hand.
B.Drying the fabric on the grass.
C.Putting river mud on the fabric.
D.Controlling the density of shuliang juice.
解析:细节理解题。根据第七段中的“Mastering the technique ... of shuliang juice.”可知,欧阳先生说,掌握这项技术是一项棘手的任务,最具挑战性的部分是控制薯莨汁的浓度。故选D。
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3.What does Paragraph 8 mainly talk about?
A.The challenges of working with silk.
B.The importance of skilled workers.
C.The challenges of passing on the craft.
D.The reasons why this job is important.
解析:段落大意题。根据倒数第二段的中心句“Passing on the craft is also challenging. (传承这门技艺也很有挑战性。)”可知,倒数第二段主要讲述的是这项技术的传承面临着挑战。故选C。
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4.How is Mr Ouyang working to develop the traditional craft?
A.By promoting the traditional craft abroad.
B.By working with famous fashion designers.
C.By making the dyeing process shorter.
D.By combining modern technology with dyeing skills.
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Considering this ... with famous fashion designers.(考虑到这一点,欧阳先生更加努力地将扎染、蜡染等其他染色技术结合起来,并与著名时装设计师合作,发展这一传统工艺。)”可知,欧阳先生通过与著名时装设计师合作发展该传统工艺。故选B。
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B
Pu'er is the home of the worldknown tea of the same name. Since other teagrowing centers in Pu'er may have a larger output, more famous brands (品牌) and heritage surrounding the history of the Teahorse Ancient Road, Jingmai, also in Pu'er, may not be people's first choice to look for the best Pu'er Tea.
However, being cut off from the outside by rivers, this mountainous area has become a perfect place for an ancient planting technique, growing tea trees under forest, known as the “understory” method, which filters (过滤) sunshine while ensuring water.
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Nan Kang, former head of Mangjing village, said, “Compared to modern plantations, we'll surely produce less tea in the ancient forest. But we have to respect our tradition and belief. Birds eat insects to protect the tea and the fallen leaves from trees provide fertilizer. Everything improves the other, but also limits each other. It is the way of nature.”
Nan is an oldtime Blang leader's grandson. Following an old leader named Pa Aileng, his ancestors (祖先) came to settle near the Jingmai Mountain centuries ago. It is believed that Pa Aileng found that tea leaves made his people recover from diseases they suffered from during their moving to other places, so the hero is also considered as a “tea ancestor”. Blang people chose a mountain to remember him. They call it Peak Aileng.
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“We Blang people believe tea has its own spirit,” Nan says. “The first planted tea tree in every field is called the Tea Spirit Tree. That means the field has an owner. And the symbol also makes everyone follow moral codes and protect the plants.”
Now, this mountain of tea, also a storehouse of the timetested traditions of local ethnic groups, attracts global attention. The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er was named as a World Heritage Site, becoming China's 57th entry on the list.
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了云南普洱茶的产地——景迈的种茶技术。
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5.What is Jingmai famous for in planting Pu'er Tea?
A.A larger production. B.More famous brands.
C.Its unique planting method. D.Its transport system.
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, being cut off ... ancient planting technique”可知,这个山区与外界隔绝,成为一种古老种植技术的理想之地。由此可知,景迈因一种独特的种植普洱茶的技术而闻名。故选C。
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6.What can we learn about the “understory” method from the text?
A.It is widely used in Pu'er.
B.It was invented by Nan Kang.
C.It follows the laws of nature.
D.It makes sure to produce more tea.
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Everything improves ... the way of nature.(万物相互促进,但也相互制约。这就是自然之道。)”可知,“林下茶”种植方法遵循了自然规律。故选C。
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7.What was tea firstly used as by Nan Kang's ancestors?
A.Main food. B.Gifts for friends.
C.Medical treatment. D.A kind of nice drink.
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It is believed that ... during their moving to other places(人们认为,Pa Aileng (帕艾楞)发现茶叶可以使他的人民在迁移到其他地方时所患的疾病得以康复)”可知,茶最早是被南康的祖先用来治病的。故选C。
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8.What is the best title for the text?
A.The Long History of Pu'er Tea
B.A Tea Planting Tradition to Treasure
C.The Main Planting Areas of Pu'er Tea
D.A Mountainous Climate Fit for Pu'er Tea
解析:标题判断题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了景迈的一种古老的种植普洱茶的技术。由此可知,B项(值得珍惜的茶叶种植传统)最适合作为文章标题。故选B。
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Ⅱ 七选五
Culture is an idea that isn't easy to understand. People often use the term to refer to things like food, holidays, clothing and music. __1__ Religion, customs, beliefs and values are also part of your culture. So when meeting people from different backgrounds, you can sometimes find that there're huge differences in how you see the world.
__2__ For example, when you meet people from a different culture, ask them about their lives. It is one of the best ways to understand the culture. But be polite about it and remember they don't owe you an answer, and might not want to give it.
经验贴5 七选五通常以说明文为主;以“人与自我”为语境主题,内容贴近实际生活。
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Maybe you've recently met someone from a different culture you find interesting. __3__ Get to know his/her families and see how their customs and traditions differ from yours. You might be surprised to find how different in culture two people living even in the same town can be!
Read books by and about people who are from other cultures. Reading memoirs (回忆录), biographies and other nonfiction books is an obvious way to learn about different countries. Also don't forget novels that have been translated from other languages. __4__
__5__ So accept and respect the differences between yourself and your friends from different cultures—remember that what is a difference to you is just their normal life!
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A.Watch him/her closely.
B.Make friends with him/her.
C.But it also goes much deeper than that.
D.Differences between us are what make life so amazing.
E.There are many ways to understand other people's cultures.
F.Reading them can both make you relaxed and knowledgeable.
G.Like with books, you can also watch movies to learn more about a culture.
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了了解其他文化的一些方法。
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1.答案:C
解析:上文“People often use ... clothing and music.”举例说明了文化具体体现在哪些方面;下文“Religion, customs, beliefs ... part of your culture.”说明文化还包含其他更深刻的方面,C项(但它还有更深层的含义。)承上启下。故选C。
2.答案:E
解析:下文“For example ... understand the culture.”举例说明了了解别国文化的具体方式,E项(了解其他人的文化有很多方法。)引出下文。故选E。
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3.答案:B
解析:上文“Maybe you've recently ... you find interesting.”提到遇到来自不同文化背景的人的情况;下文“Get to know his/her ... differ from yours.”提到要更深入了解此人的家庭及习俗,B项(和他/她交朋友。)承上启下。故选B。
4.答案:G
解析:上文“Also don't forget ... from other languages.”说明阅读翻译的作品也有助于了解其他文化,G项(和读书一样,你也可以看电影来更多地了解一种文化。)承接上文。故选G。
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5.答案:D
解析:下文“So accept and respect ... their normal life!”说明了要尊重文化差异,D项(我们之间的差异让生活如此精彩。)与下文构成因果关系,符合语境。故选D。
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Ⅲ 完形填空
15 years spent in the field of education has provided me with treasured moments. One of the most priceless happened when I was teaching second grade, 10 years ago.
In May, I decided to __1__ something special for the children: A Mother's Day tea. We put our __2__ together to come up with ideas of how to __3__ our mothers. We decided to hold our tea the Friday before Mother's Day. Each child took home an invitation and I was __4__ to see that every mother was planning to attend. I even invited my own mother.
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Finally the __5__ day arrived. At 1:45 that afternoon, each child lined up in our classroom waiting for the __6__ of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time, I looked around and my eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn't __7__ and he was looking anxious.
I took my __8__ by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,” I said. “I have a bit of problem here and I was wondering if you could __9__. I'm going to be really busy. I was wondering if you could keep my mother company while I'm busy.”
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My mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other motherandchild __10__. Jimmy served my mom her treats, presented her with the gifts I had made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as we had practised the day before. __11__ I looked over, my mom and Jimmy were in __12__ conversation.
Now, 10 years later, I work with students of all ages, educating them about the environment. Last year, I was at a high school to __13__ a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. When Jimmy made sure we were the last two, he said, “Remember our Mother's Day __14__ we had in second grade? Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too. No one knew my mom didn't make it!” I __15__ my work with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.
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篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者筹备了一次母亲节茶会,但其中一个男孩的母亲没有来。作者让自己的母亲去陪伴这个男孩。10年之后作者再次遇到这个男孩,男孩很感激当年作者为他做的一切。
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1.A.hide B.teach
C.cook D.plan
解析:hide 隐藏;teach 教;cook 烹饪;plan 计划。根据后文“We decided to hold our tea the Friday before Mother's Day.”可知,作者决定为孩子们计划特别的事情。故选D。
2.A.coins B.heads
C.hands D.changes
解析:coin 硬币;head 头;hand 手;change 改变。根据后文“to come up with ideas of how to __3__ our mothers”可知,作者和孩子们集思广益来出主意。put heads together表示“集思广益”。故选B。
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3.A.honor B.forgive
C.hold D.replace
解析:honor 向……表示敬意;forgive 原谅;hold 举办;replace 代替。根据前文“A Mother’s Day tea”可知,此处是指庆祝母亲节,所以是致敬母亲。故选A。
4.A.proud B.pleased
C.stressed D.upset
解析:proud 骄傲的;pleased 高兴的;stressed 有压力的;upset 失望的。根据后文“every mother was planning to attend”可知,每位母亲都计划参加,所以作者很高兴。故选B。
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5.A.happy B.sunny
C.big D.last
解析:根据前文“In May ... A Mother's Day tea.”可知,作者很期待这次自己计划的茶会,所以把它视为大日子。故选C。
6.A.story B.gift
C.performance D.arrival
解析:story 故事;gift 礼物;performance 表演;arrival 到达。根据前文“Each child took home ... was planning to attend.”可知,孩子们在教室等妈妈们来参加茶会。the arrival of sb意为“某人的到来”。故选D。
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7.A.shown up B.turned on
C.picked out D.got up
解析:show up 出现;turn on 打开;pick out 挑出;get up 起床。根据后文“and he was looking anxious”可知, Jimmy (吉米)的妈妈没有出现。故选A。
8.A.child B.mother
C.student D.gift
解析:根据后文“I was wondering if you could keep my mother company while I'm busy.”可知,作者让Jimmy陪自己的母亲,说明作者拉着母亲的手走向Jimmy。故选B。
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9.A.run away B.set off
C.help out D.catch up
解析:run away 逃跑;set off 出发;help out 帮助……摆脱困难;catch up 赶上。根据前文“I have a bit of problem here”可知,因为作者有一点问题,所以需要帮助。故选C。
10.A.volunteers B.crowds
C.families D.teams
解析:volunteer 志愿者;crowd 人群;family 家庭;team 组。根据前文“My mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other motherandchild”可知,此处是指母亲和孩子为一组。故选D。
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11.A.Whenever B.However
C.Whatever D.Wherever
解析:whenever 无论何时;however 无论怎样;whatever 无论什么;wherever 无论哪里。根据后文“my mom and Jimmy were in __12__ conversation”可知,无论何时作者看过去,作者的妈妈和Jimmy都在交谈。故选A。
12.A.low B.loud
C.brief D.deep
解析:low 低的;loud 大声的;brief 简短的;deep 深的。根据前文“Jimmy served my mom ... pushed in her chair”可知,作者的妈妈和Jimmy 相处融洽,所以此处是指深入交谈。in deep conversation意为“深入交谈”。故选D。
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13.A.take B.show
C.bring D.deliver
解析:根据前文“Now, 10 years later ... about the environment.”可知,此处是指老师以学生的身份上了一节课,对于老师来说就是听了一节课。take a class意为“上课”。故选A。
14.A.gift B.talk
C.tea D.game
解析:gift 礼物;talk 交谈;tea 茶;game 游戏。此处是指母亲节茶会,照应第二段中提到的“A Mother's Day tea”。故选C。
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15.A.continued B.ended
C.celebrated D.remembered
解析:continue 继续;end 结束;celebrate 庆祝;remember 记得。根据后文“with a hug from a teenage boy”可知,作者的工作结束了,Jimmy给了作者一个拥抱。故选B。
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Ⅳ 语法填空
Several years ago I started riding a bike. At first, I thought it was only a short ride. But as I built up my strength, my friends inspired me __1__ (try) some longer trips. The first one to come along was a 150mile journey, an event held every year that raises money to fight cancer.
When I signed my name, the idea seemed fantastic. It was to support a worthy cause when we went for the distance. And I trained with great excitement. But as the time for the ride approached, I didn't really want to bike all those miles for two days straight.
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The ride began on a Sunday morning in the Georgia countryside. There were a number __2__ strong riders. For the first few hours, I felt wonderful. There were not many __3__ (vehicle) on the way. But by the end of the day, my energy had run out. I was sure I would give up before I reached the destination.
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As I was getting to the top of hill, the sunset which looked so __4__ (admire) kept me going for a few minutes more. I said to myself, “So far half of the distance __5__ (cover) by me. That is enough.” Then in the distance, I saw a lone (单独的) rider riding very slowly. I noticed that the person looked different in some way, but I couldn't tell the reason __6__ that person was different. I managed to catch up. There she was, riding slowly but steadily, with __7__ determined smile on her face. Then I kept up with her and found that she had only one leg. In my view, she can be regarded as a __8__ (represent) of people with strong determination.
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My focus changed at that moment. I'd been doubting my body for a whole day. But now I knew—it wasn't the body, but the will that would help me reach my goal.
It rained all the second day. I never saw the onelegged biker again, but I pushed on without complaining. And at the end of the day, still feeling strong, I __9__ (eventual) completed the 150th mile. Now it seems that I have been __10__ (addict) to such a kind of event.
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篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在一段150英里骑行旅程中作者受到一位只有一条腿的骑行者的鼓舞,并认识到帮助自己实现目标的不是身体,而是意志,最终完成了这段骑行旅程。
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
6.________ 7.________ 8.________ 9.________ 10.________
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1.答案:to try
解析:考查非谓语动词。inspire sb to do sth意为“鼓励某人做某事”。故填to try。
2.答案:of
解析:考查介词。a number of意为“许多的;大量的”,为固定搭配。故填of。
3.答案:vehicles
解析:考查名词。此处为名词作主语,根据many可知,此处应用名词复数。故填vehicles。
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4.答案:admirable
解析:考查词性转换。此处应用形容词admirable作表语,表示“绝妙的”。故填admirable。
5.答案:has been covered
解析:考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。cover此处表示“走(一段路程)”,根据So far可知,应用现在完成时,且主语half of the distance和动词cover之间是被动关系,应用现在完成时的被动语态,主语是单数,助动词应用has。故填has been covered。
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6.答案:why
解析:考查定语从句的引导词。设空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词reason,且关系词在从句中作原因状语,应用关系副词why引导。故填why。
7.答案:a
解析:考查冠词。此处泛指“一个坚定的微笑”,应用不定冠词,且determined的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
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8.答案:representative
解析:考查词性转换。此处应用名词作宾语,根据a可知,设空处应用单数。故填representative。
9.答案:eventually
解析:考查词性转换。此处应用副词作状语,修饰动词completed。故填eventually。
10.答案:addicted
解析:考查词性转换。be addicted to为固定搭配,意为“沉迷于”。故填addicted。
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Ⅴ 应用文写作
上周末你参加了校学生会组织的“了解我们身边的非物质文化遗产”活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动的过程:(1)听取专家演讲;(2)欣赏手工艺术作品,如:剪纸,书法等;(3)欣赏传统的戏曲和歌舞;
2.收获与感想。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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[精彩范文]
With the aim of enriching students' knowledge about intangible cultural heritage, our school students' union organized an activity called “Getting to Know the Intangible Cultural Heritage around Us” last week.
First, we listened to experts' speeches and appreciated the handmade works, including paper cutting and calligraphy, etc., from which we enjoyed the beauty of these treasures. Moreover, we also appreciated the traditional operas and traditional songs and dances.
Through this activity, we became more familiar with the heritage. What matters most is that we have been conscious of the importance and value of protecting and inheriting the intangible cultural heritage.
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· 阅读/七选五
1.generation/ˌdʒenə'reIʃn/n. __________
2.glory/'ɡlɔːri/n. __________________
3.amaze/ə'meIz/v. _________________
4.evidence/'evIdəns/n. ___________
5.foundation/faʊn'deIʃn/n. ____________
6.Civilisation/ˌsIvəlaI'zeIʃn/n. ________________
7.origin/'ɒrIdʒIn/n. ____________
8.belief/bI'liːf/n. ____________
9.refer to ____________________
一代(人)
光荣,荣誉;辉煌
使惊奇,使惊愕
根据,证明
地基,基础
文明;文明社会
起源,起因
相信,信心
涉及,指的是,查阅
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· 完形填空/语法填空
10.priceless/'praIsləs/adj. _____________________
11.strength/streŋθ/n. ____________
12.inspire/In'spaIə(r)/v. ____________
13.destination/ˌdestI'neIʃn/n. ______________
14.determined/dI'tɜːmInd/adj. ____________________
15.addict/'ædIkt/v. ________________
16.be regarded as________
17.come up with_____________
无价的;非常有用的
体力,力量
激励,鼓舞
目的地,终点
下定决心的,坚决的
使上瘾,使沉迷
被视为
提出;想出
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