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年 级:高二
科 目:英语
内 容:选择性必修三 U4-3 Extended reading - Project
【同步知识梳理】
1.pursue vt. 追求,致力于,执行;追逐
pursue truth 追求真理 pursue a policy 遵守政策安排
pursue one’s dream 追求生活 pursue career 追求职业
pursue after 追赶
pursuit n. 追赶,追求;职业,工作
2.submit vt. & vi. 提交,呈递;屈服
submit sth (to sb/sth) 提交,呈递(文件、建议等)
submit (oneself) (to sb/sth) (=give in to sb/sth; yield) 顺从;屈服;投降;不得已接受
to submit an application/a claim/a complaint 呈递申请书 /书面要求;提交控诉书
submission n. 投降;提交(物);服从;(向法官提出的)意见;谦恭
submissive adj. 顺从的;服从的;柔顺的
3.emerge vi. 出现;暴露;露头
emerge from (问题等)出现, 暴露
emerge from the ashes 毁后被重建
emerge in endlessly 层出不穷
emergent adj. 紧急的;浮现的;意外的;自然发生的
emergency n. 紧急情况
emergence n. 出现,浮现;发生;露头
4.assign vt. 指定,指派;分配;确定
assign (sb) sth/sth (to sb) 分配(某物);分派,布置(工作、任务等)
assign sb (to sth/as sth) 指定;指派
assign sb to sb/sth 委派;派遣
assignment n. 分配;任务;作业;功课
assigned adj. 指定的;已分配的
5.take shape 成形,有了模样
in shape 在外形上;处于良好状态
in the shape of 以…的形式;呈…的形状
out of shape 走样;身体状况不佳
in good shape 精神或身体状态好;处于很好的状态;良好的体形;体力好
get (oneself) into shape 强身健体
in any (way,) shape or form 任何形式
shape up 顺利发展;形成;成形
6.string n. 一批,一连串,一系列;线;弦
a string of 一系列,一串
a piece/length of string 一根╱一段细绳
a string of pearls 一串珍珠
7.expansion n. 扩展,扩大,膨胀
business expansion 业务扩张,营业扩充;经济高涨
market expansion 市场扩展阶段
economic expansion 经济扩张
expansion plan 展开图;扩充方案;扩展计划
a period of rapid economic expansion 经济迅猛发展期
expansive adj. 广阔的;扩张的;豪爽的
expansionist adj. 扩张主义的; n. 领土扩张论者;扩张主义者
expand vt. 扩张;使膨胀;详述; vi. 发展;张开,展开
8.initiative n. 倡议,新方案;主动性
a United Nations peace initiative 联合国的和平倡议
a government initiative to combat unemployment 政府应付失业问题的新方案
to seize/lose the initiative 掌握/丧失先机
take the initiative(to do) 带头;采取主动
9.entry n. 进入;参与,加入;参赛
entry into 进入,加入
no entry 不准入内;禁止通行
to be granted/refused entry into the country 准予╱禁止入境
an entry form 参赛表格
10. fee n. 费;报酬
tuition fee 学费 transfer fee 球员转会费
11.ban vt. 明令禁止,取缔;禁止做某事 n. 禁令
ban sb. from doing 禁止某人做某事
total ban 完全禁令
lift a ban on 取消对...的禁令;解
impose a ban on 实施对...的禁令
同义词:prohibit, forbid
【精题精练精讲】
一、单句语法填空
1.The self-driving smart bus is already operating in 10 cities across China, with the latest (expand) plan in Shanghai in August.
2.Some people waste food others don’t have enough to eat.
3. (grow) up means that we need to face up to our responsibilities to our family and the society.
4.A pedestrian suddenly emerged a tree, which frightened the driver into braking sharply.
5.The plan to set up a reserve (submit) to the committee.
6.Complaints about the mechanic are certain (emerge) if he goes on like this.
7.Email your (assign) to your assistant before 6:00 a.m.
8.We welcome the community’s (initiate) to start a pet shelter.
9.Any proof of identification is okay for the (enter) to the conference hall.
10.He is banned driving permanently.
二、短语填空
take shape, contribute to, serve as, in recognition of, bring up, focus on
1.When completed, the building will a reception hall for the school.
2.There were several geographical areas named after him his achievements in earth science studies.
3.Some people who are born and in rural villages, have never seen a train.
4.Proper diets, combined with plenty of exercise, his good health.
5.What I’m going to do in this lecture is something very specific.
6.We have been seeing good cooperation between tourism across the Taiwan Straits since July, 2008.
【能力拓展训练】
一、七选五
If you have been diagnosed with panic disorder, then you have likely experienced constant fear and anxiety. Research has shown that using relaxation techniques can help reduce nervousness.
Some common techniques include breathing exercises or yoga. ___1___ Another powerful one is visualization, which can help you relieve stress. It involves using mental imagery to achieve a more relaxed state of mind.
Similar to daydreaming, visualization is accomplished through the use of your imagination. There are reasons why visualization can help you cope with panic disorder or panic attacks. __2___ When experiencing a panic attack, your mind may focus on the worry, the worst things that can happen and other concerns that only add to your sense of fearfulness. Visualization works to expand your ability to relax by focusing your mind on more calming images.
Before visualization, make sure your environment is set up for your comfort. To better relax, get rid of any distractions (干扰), such as phones, pets or TV. ___3___ Remove any heavy jewelry or restricting clothing. Get ready to relax by either sitting or lying down in a position that feels most comfortable to you. ___4___ Feel free to change it to better suit your needs and imagination.
__5___ Through regular practice, you will more easily be able to use visualization when you really need it, such as when you start feeling the physical symptoms of panic and anxiety.
A. Take your time and slowly open your eyes.
B. Then you may begin your visualization exercise.
C. If the scene doesn’t fit you, try your own visualization.
D. They are relatively easy to learn and can be practiced daily.
E. Consider how your thoughts wander when you feel panic or anxiety.
F. Try to find a quiet place where you will most likely be undisturbed.
G. To get better at visualization, try practicing at least several times a day.
二、完形填空
Once upon a time, my father and I got lost in a forest in France. I must have been about twelve or thirteen. Anyway, it was before the time when most people ___1___ a mobile phone. It was in the Loire Valley. About half an hour, my dad ___2___ the truth. “Oh, it seems that we’re lost.” We walked around and around in circles, trying to find the path, ___3___ with no luck. I could tell my dad was starting to ___4___, even as he was trying to hide it from me. We had been in the forest for hours then and both knew my mom would be in a state of absolute ___5___. At school, I had just been told the story of the hikers who had died in the wilderness and I found it easy to ___6___ that would be our fate too. “If we keep going in a ___7___ line we’ll get out of here,” my dad said.
And he was right. ___8___ we heard the sound of cars and ___9___ a main road. We were eleven miles from the village where we had ___10___, but at least we had signposts. And I often think of that strategy, when I am totally ___11___ — literally or metaphorically (比喻). I thought of it when I was in the middle of a ___12___, when my heart beat rapidly with ___13___ and didn’t know how I could carry on living. Walking one foot in front of the other, in the same ___14___, will always get you further than running around in circles. It’s about the ___15___ to keep walking forward.
1. A. owned B. borrowed C. invented D. promoted
2. A. revealed B. realized C. told D. faced
3. A. all B. if C. yet D. so
4. A. complain B. erupt C. regret D. panic
5. A. terror B. anger C. disappointment D. loss
6. A. decide B. announce C. imagine D. clarify
7. A. simple B. short C. straight D. similar
8. A. Regularly B. Eventually C. Surprisingly D. Generally
9. A. chose B. missed C. followed D. reached
10. A. set off B. passed C. called at D. lived
11. A. lost B. sensitive C. angry D. stuck
12. A. term B. race C. performance D. breakdown
13. A. excitement B. surprise C. fear D. interest
14. A. way B. cycle C. direction D. distance
15. A. ambition B. determination C. inspiration D. cooperation
三、语法填空
The Galwan Valley conflict in June in 2020 resulted in casualties (伤亡) on both sides. The ____1____ (responsible) lies entirely with the Indian side. ___2____ (bear) in mind the overall interests of relations between the two countries and the two militaries, China has exercised a high degree of restriction to cool down and ease the situation, ____3____ shows its magnanimity (宽宏大量) and high sense of obligation as a major country.
However, the Indian side has ____4____ (repeat) overstated this incident and twisted the truth to mislead the international public opinion. To date, the PLA Daily ____5____ (reveal) the truth on the matter and people will have a ____6____ (good) understanding of what really happened and who is right and who is wrong. It is the least we could do ____7____ (sing) well of these heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the country’s border.
China’s position on solving the border issue with India is consistent and clear. We are always committed to properly ____8____ (resolve) disagreements through dialogue and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas. We hope that in ____9____ long run the two sides will make joint efforts to safeguard border peace and promote long-term healthy and stable development of two-sided relations. This is in line ___10_____ the common interests of the two peoples.
【课后巩固训练】
一、阅读理解
A
Let’s Speak French — French Cafe Lessons in Brisbane
If you have always wanted to learn another language and are looking for a convenient opportunity to achieve your dream, then this may provide the solution.
French Cafe Lessons are taught by French Canadian teacher Lise Mariano in the relaxed environment of a suburban (郊区的) cafe. This unique method affords the students the chance to be a part of a small group conversation where they can have that extra comfort and interest which a formal classroom cannot offer.
Lise started Let’s Speak French lessons in Brisbane about 6 years ago. The classes are intentionally small so that Lise can provide personalised tutorage (指导). There are usually 4 students in one class, and the topics are connected to everyday life. Lessons are held at places in Brisbane including Kenmore, Samford and Graceville.
The timetable of classes
• Monday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Graceville Cafe, Graceville, Beginners
• Tuesday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Intermediate (中级)
• Wednesday 9:00 am − 10:00 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Beginners
• Thursday 9:15 am − 10:30 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Beginners
• Friday 9:30 am − 11:00 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Intermediate
Prices
• Block of 5 lessons $175 (60 / 75 minutes)
$165 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 10 lessons $330 (60 / 75 minutes)
$300 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 5 lessons $195 (90 minutes)
• Block of 10 lessons $360 (90 minutes)
If you would like to sign up for French Cafe Lessons, just head to its website at Let’s Speak French.
1. What do we know about French Cafe Lessons?
A. They center on daily topics. B. They are taught in groups of four.
C. They are taught by different teachers. D. They include morning and afternoon lessons.
2. When can beginners take French Cafe Lessons in Samford?
A. On Mondays. B. On Tuesdays.
C. On Wednesdays. D. On Thursdays.
3. How much should a learner pay for his five 90-minute classes?
A. $165. B. $175. C. $180. D. $195.
B
Tracy Garrett was the Mr Fix-it of a village where I lived for two years. I heard about mysterious doings of his late wife, Minnie. There were stories of someone who had got into trouble a proper amount of money would cure, and each ended on the same strange note: “Minnie is in hock again.”
I tried to talk with locals to solve the mystery. But at a newcomer’s spying curiosity, the villagers always avoided the issue with New England reservation. It left me completely in the dark.
Soon I began having troubles of my own. My daughter had an expensive operation, but the money I had counted on didn’t come in.
One day Garrett came to fix my sink, which never worked properly. Working silently for a while, he looked at me and said, “Understand you’ve been having a little trouble.” I was feeling bitter, but still talked it out. “Then it’s time you met Minnie,” he said decisively.
I felt a bit scared and was prepared for anything, but all that happened was that he took out a tired-looking $ 1000 bank-note. Roughly printed on it was: MINNIE.
“All you do is take Minnie to the bank and put her up for loan for any amount up to $ 1000. You pay the bank their regular rate of interest, and then Minnie comes back to me.” He continued. “Minnie loved this village, and she wanted to keep on helping people after she was gone.”
I began to understand why the town folk had been so secretive. They didn’t know whether I could be trusted with a secret so precious.
Though I moved away later, I would like to believe Minnie is still in circulation (流通). Minnie strikes me as the kind of woman who goes on forever.
4. Who was Tracy Garrett?
A. A banker. B. A doctor. C. A repairman. D. A gardener.
5. What is Para.2 mainly about?
A. Little was reserved for Minnie. B. “I” failed to uncover the mystery.
C. The locals were curious about newcomers. D. Minnie was talked about a lot in the village.
6. How did “I” get out of the trouble?
A. He took Minnie to the bank. B. He turned to Garrett for help.
C. He borrowed money from Minnie. D. He loaned on Minnie’s guarantee.
7. Which of the following best conveys the message?
A. Kindness is the key that unlocks the heart.
B. He who plants kindness gathers love.
C. A little kindness goes a long way.
D. It is in giving that we receive.
C
Time and how we experience it have always puzzled us. Physicists have created fascinating theories, but their time is measured by a pendulum (钟摆) and is not psychological time, which leaps with little regard to the clock or calendar. As someone who understood the distinction observed, “When you sit with a nice girl for two hours it seems like a minute, but when you sit on a hot stove, a minute seems like two hours.”
Psychologists have long noticed that larger units of time, such as months and years, fly on swifter wings as we age. They also note that the more time is structured with schedules and appointments, the more rapidly it seems to pass. For example, a day at the office flies compared with a day at the beach.
Expectation and familiarity also make time seem to flow more rapidly. Almost all of us have had the experience of driving somewhere we’ve never been before. Surrounded by unfamiliar scenery, with no real idea of when we’ll arrive, we experience the trip as if lasting a long time. But the return trip, although exactly as long, seems to take far less time. The novelty of the outward journey has become routine.
When days become as identical as beads (小珠子)on a string, they mix together, and even months become a single day. To counter this, try to find ways to interrupt the structure of your day-to stop time, so to speak.
Learning something new is one of the ways to slow the passage of time. One of the reasons the days of our youth seems so full and long is that these are the days of learning and discovery. For many of us, learning ends when we leave school, but this doesn’t have to be.
8. What is the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 is used to show?
A. Physical theory has nothing to do with the true sense of time.
B. Physical time is different from psychological time.
C. Time should not be measured by a pendulum.
D. Psychological time is quite puzzling.
9. Which of the following will make you feel time flies faster?
A. A day spent exploring something unknown.
B. Staying with a person who you dislike.
C. A day packed with appointments to handle.
D. Driving to a new place for the first time.
10. What does “novelty” in Paragraph 3 probably means?
A. Amusement. B. Excitement. C. Imagination. D. Unfamiliarity.
11. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To explain why time flies and how to slow it down psychologically.
B. To describe how we experience time psychologically.
C. To show the different ideas of physicists and psychologists on time.
D. To give various explanations about time.
D
Music streaming platforms (平台) such as Spotify and Apple Music have completely changed how people listen to music nowadays. By paying very affordable prices, people can access music very easily. However, while these platforms may provide benefits for some artists, up-and-coming artists are being left behind because they only focus on big names and creating profits.
Because of COVID-19, musicians have not been able to tour or perform live in many countries, which contributes to a large part of their income. In a YouTube interview, up-and-coming Texas artist Mobey mentioned that “The majority of my income comes from playing live shows. Usually that means around 50% — 70% of what we expect to make in a year”. With these factors, small artists are finding it increasingly difficult to make it in the industry due to the lack of investment (投资) into new talent.
Small artists on Spotify and Apple Music can expect to make little to nothing. An artist on Spotify can expect to earn an average of $0.003 per stream or around $3 per 1,000 streams for one of their songs. On Apple Music, artists can expect to make a little more with an average of $0.01 per stream, or around $10 with 1,000 streams. Even if they could hit around 1,000 streams, they have to pay music distribution (分发) platforms needed for their music to be shown on the streaming platforms such as DistroKid, whose cheapest plan is $20.
A new artist would find it very difficult to promote their music outside of their social media accounts which may not even have a large amount of followers. They probably cannot get large amounts of streams on their music since it is not being promoted due to the lack of exposure (宣传) they have on social media.
With the takeover of music streaming platforms, many artists are finding it increasingly difficult to make a sustainable (可持续的) living from their love for music. A simple way these platforms can enable new artists to keep making music is to increase their payouts per stream for their music. Hopefully the music streaming industry will make similar changes to improve the situation of their artists.
12. What is the problem with music streaming platforms?
A. They ignore small artists. B. They are not user-friendly.
C. They are very difficult to manage. D. They limit the number of small artists’ songs.
13. What do artist Mobey’s words center on?
A. His lack of investment. B. His total income in a year.
C. The main source of his income. D. The reason for his fewer live shows.
14. What do the figures in paragraph 3 show?
A. How a music streaming platform works.
B. Small artists’ hope for music streaming platforms.
C. Small artists’ dislike for music streaming platforms.
D. Why small artists earn little on music streaming platforms.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Music streaming platforms: Do they really put profits first?
B. Music streaming platforms: Are they a chance or challenge to artists?
C. Music streaming platforms: Have they harmed the industry for artists?
D. Music streaming platforms: Could they offer music lovers better services?
二、写作
第一节 应用文写作
假设你是李华,你校即将举办以“福文化”为主题的中外学生交流活动,正在招募志愿者,请你根据以下内容,写一封申请信。
1. 写信目的;
2. 自我介绍;
3. 希望获准。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 信件开头结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3. 不得出现真实姓名和学校名字;
4. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was my twelfth birthday, and what I really wanted most was a new bicycle. But I knew that my family couldn’t afford one, so I settled for a bedside table with lockable drawers, a safe place to keep my private stuff.
We went to the charity shop where we found an old dark one. It didn’t look too cool, but I thought that I would paint it to make it look better.
After we took it home, I was getting ready to paint it. When I pulled the drawers out. I felt something stuck to the back. I reached in all the way, and guess what? A sealed bag with some papers in it.
When I opened the bag, I realized that the papers were official documents. And, wrapped in them were a bunch of ten and twenty dollar bills! Talk about finding a treasure! And on my birthday!
“Is this some kind of joke?” I said aloud. I went ahead and read the papers, and it turned out to be a will. Some old lady was leaving her savings for her son and grandchildren.
My mind was going crazy. Was I the luckiest twelve-year-old ever? With this money I could buy the coolest bicycle. Who knows?
I began counting. When I reached a thousand dollars, my mother was knocking on my bedroom door. I quickly closed the drawer with the money in it.
“Do you want some help? Is everything all right?” she asked.
No, everything was not right. Actually, my stomach was growling (低吼).
“I’m okay,” I lied.
When my mother left my room, I lay on my bed, starting thinking. What a dilemma (窘境)! I wished there were some one I could talk with. Could I keep it and get all kinds of stuff for me and my family? It wouldn’t be too bad for me to keep it, if I shared it...right? Thoughts ran through my mind. But I really didn’t need someone else to give me the answer.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I finally made a decision and called my parents into my bedroom.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Though surprised, the shop owner helped find the family’s telephone number.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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年 级:高二
科 目:英语
内 容:选择性必修三 U4-3 Extended reading - Project
【同步知识梳理】
1.pursue vt. 追求,致力于,执行;追逐
pursue truth 追求真理 pursue a policy 遵守政策安排
pursue one’s dream 追求生活 pursue career 追求职业
pursue after 追赶
pursuit n. 追赶,追求;职业,工作
2.submit vt. & vi. 提交,呈递;屈服
submit sth (to sb/sth) 提交,呈递(文件、建议等)
submit (oneself) (to sb/sth) (=give in to sb/sth; yield) 顺从;屈服;投降;不得已接受
to submit an application/a claim/a complaint 呈递申请书 /书面要求;提交控诉书
submission n. 投降;提交(物);服从;(向法官提出的)意见;谦恭
submissive adj. 顺从的;服从的;柔顺的
3.emerge vi. 出现;暴露;露头
emerge from (问题等)出现, 暴露
emerge from the ashes 毁后被重建
emerge in endlessly 层出不穷
emergent adj. 紧急的;浮现的;意外的;自然发生的
emergency n. 紧急情况
emergence n. 出现,浮现;发生;露头
4.assign vt. 指定,指派;分配;确定
assign (sb) sth/sth (to sb) 分配(某物);分派,布置(工作、任务等)
assign sb (to sth/as sth) 指定;指派
assign sb to sb/sth 委派;派遣
assignment n. 分配;任务;作业;功课
assigned adj. 指定的;已分配的
5.take shape 成形,有了模样
in shape 在外形上;处于良好状态
in the shape of 以…的形式;呈…的形状
out of shape 走样;身体状况不佳
in good shape 精神或身体状态好;处于很好的状态;良好的体形;体力好
get (oneself) into shape 强身健体
in any (way,) shape or form 任何形式
shape up 顺利发展;形成;成形
6.string n. 一批,一连串,一系列;线;弦
a string of 一系列,一串
a piece/length of string 一根╱一段细绳
a string of pearls 一串珍珠
7.expansion n. 扩展,扩大,膨胀
business expansion 业务扩张,营业扩充;经济高涨
market expansion 市场扩展阶段
economic expansion 经济扩张
expansion plan 展开图;扩充方案;扩展计划
a period of rapid economic expansion 经济迅猛发展期
expansive adj. 广阔的;扩张的;豪爽的
expansionist adj. 扩张主义的; n. 领土扩张论者;扩张主义者
expand vt. 扩张;使膨胀;详述; vi. 发展;张开,展开
8.initiative n. 倡议,新方案;主动性
a United Nations peace initiative 联合国的和平倡议
a government initiative to combat unemployment 政府应付失业问题的新方案
to seize/lose the initiative 掌握/丧失先机
take the initiative(to do) 带头;采取主动
9.entry n. 进入;参与,加入;参赛
entry into 进入,加入
no entry 不准入内;禁止通行
to be granted/refused entry into the country 准予╱禁止入境
an entry form 参赛表格
10. fee n. 费;报酬
tuition fee 学费 transfer fee 球员转会费
11.ban vt. 明令禁止,取缔;禁止做某事 n. 禁令
ban sb. from doing 禁止某人做某事
total ban 完全禁令
lift a ban on 取消对...的禁令;解
impose a ban on 实施对...的禁令
同义词:prohibit, forbid
【精题精练精讲】
一、单句语法填空
1.The self-driving smart bus is already operating in 10 cities across China, with the latest (expand) plan in Shanghai in August.
2.Some people waste food others don’t have enough to eat.
3. (grow) up means that we need to face up to our responsibilities to our family and the society.
4.A pedestrian suddenly emerged a tree, which frightened the driver into braking sharply.
5.The plan to set up a reserve (submit) to the committee.
6.Complaints about the mechanic are certain (emerge) if he goes on like this.
7.Email your (assign) to your assistant before 6:00 a.m.
8.We welcome the community’s (initiate) to start a pet shelter.
9.Any proof of identification is okay for the (enter) to the conference hall.
10.He is banned driving permanently.
二、短语填空
take shape, contribute to, serve as, in recognition of, bring up, focus on
1.When completed, the building will a reception hall for the school.
2.There were several geographical areas named after him his achievements in earth science studies.
3.Some people who are born and in rural villages, have never seen a train.
4.Proper diets, combined with plenty of exercise, his good health.
5.What I’m going to do in this lecture is something very specific.
6.We have been seeing good cooperation between tourism across the Taiwan Straits since July, 2008.
答案:一、1.expansion 2.while 3.Growing 4.from 5.was submitted 6.to emerge 7.assignment 8.initiative 9.entry 10.from
二、1.serve as 2.in recognition of 3.brought up 4.contribute to 5.focus on 6.taking shape
【能力拓展训练】
一、七选五
If you have been diagnosed with panic disorder, then you have likely experienced constant fear and anxiety. Research has shown that using relaxation techniques can help reduce nervousness.
Some common techniques include breathing exercises or yoga. ___1___ Another powerful one is visualization, which can help you relieve stress. It involves using mental imagery to achieve a more relaxed state of mind.
Similar to daydreaming, visualization is accomplished through the use of your imagination. There are reasons why visualization can help you cope with panic disorder or panic attacks. __2___ When experiencing a panic attack, your mind may focus on the worry, the worst things that can happen and other concerns that only add to your sense of fearfulness. Visualization works to expand your ability to relax by focusing your mind on more calming images.
Before visualization, make sure your environment is set up for your comfort. To better relax, get rid of any distractions (干扰), such as phones, pets or TV. ___3___ Remove any heavy jewelry or restricting clothing. Get ready to relax by either sitting or lying down in a position that feels most comfortable to you. ___4___ Feel free to change it to better suit your needs and imagination.
__5___ Through regular practice, you will more easily be able to use visualization when you really need it, such as when you start feeling the physical symptoms of panic and anxiety.
A. Take your time and slowly open your eyes.
B. Then you may begin your visualization exercise.
C. If the scene doesn’t fit you, try your own visualization.
D. They are relatively easy to learn and can be practiced daily.
E. Consider how your thoughts wander when you feel panic or anxiety.
F. Try to find a quiet place where you will most likely be undisturbed.
G. To get better at visualization, try practicing at least several times a day.
二、完形填空
Once upon a time, my father and I got lost in a forest in France. I must have been about twelve or thirteen. Anyway, it was before the time when most people ___1___ a mobile phone. It was in the Loire Valley. About half an hour, my dad ___2___ the truth. “Oh, it seems that we’re lost.” We walked around and around in circles, trying to find the path, ___3___ with no luck. I could tell my dad was starting to ___4___, even as he was trying to hide it from me. We had been in the forest for hours then and both knew my mom would be in a state of absolute ___5___. At school, I had just been told the story of the hikers who had died in the wilderness and I found it easy to ___6___ that would be our fate too. “If we keep going in a ___7___ line we’ll get out of here,” my dad said.
And he was right. ___8___ we heard the sound of cars and ___9___ a main road. We were eleven miles from the village where we had ___10___, but at least we had signposts. And I often think of that strategy, when I am totally ___11___ — literally or metaphorically (比喻). I thought of it when I was in the middle of a ___12___, when my heart beat rapidly with ___13___ and didn’t know how I could carry on living. Walking one foot in front of the other, in the same ___14___, will always get you further than running around in circles. It’s about the ___15___ to keep walking forward.
1. A. owned B. borrowed C. invented D. promoted
2. A. revealed B. realized C. told D. faced
3. A. all B. if C. yet D. so
4. A. complain B. erupt C. regret D. panic
5. A. terror B. anger C. disappointment D. loss
6. A. decide B. announce C. imagine D. clarify
7. A. simple B. short C. straight D. similar
8. A. Regularly B. Eventually C. Surprisingly D. Generally
9. A. chose B. missed C. followed D. reached
10. A. set off B. passed C. called at D. lived
11. A. lost B. sensitive C. angry D. stuck
12. A. term B. race C. performance D. breakdown
13. A. excitement B. surprise C. fear D. interest
14. A. way B. cycle C. direction D. distance
15. A. ambition B. determination C. inspiration D. cooperation
三、语法填空
The Galwan Valley conflict in June in 2020 resulted in casualties (伤亡) on both sides. The ____1____ (responsible) lies entirely with the Indian side. ___2____ (bear) in mind the overall interests of relations between the two countries and the two militaries, China has exercised a high degree of restriction to cool down and ease the situation, ____3____ shows its magnanimity (宽宏大量) and high sense of obligation as a major country.
However, the Indian side has ____4____ (repeat) overstated this incident and twisted the truth to mislead the international public opinion. To date, the PLA Daily ____5____ (reveal) the truth on the matter and people will have a ____6____ (good) understanding of what really happened and who is right and who is wrong. It is the least we could do ____7____ (sing) well of these heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the country’s border.
China’s position on solving the border issue with India is consistent and clear. We are always committed to properly ____8____ (resolve) disagreements through dialogue and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas. We hope that in ____9____ long run the two sides will make joint efforts to safeguard border peace and promote long-term healthy and stable development of two-sided relations. This is in line ___10_____ the common interests of the two peoples.
答案: 七选五:1. D 2. E 3. F 4. C 5. G
完形填空:1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. A 11. A 12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B
语法填空:1. responsibility 2. bearing 3. which 4. repeatedly 5. has revealed 6. better 7. to sing 8. resolving 9. the 10. with
【课后巩固训练】
一、阅读理解
A
Let’s Speak French — French Cafe Lessons in Brisbane
If you have always wanted to learn another language and are looking for a convenient opportunity to achieve your dream, then this may provide the solution.
French Cafe Lessons are taught by French Canadian teacher Lise Mariano in the relaxed environment of a suburban (郊区的) cafe. This unique method affords the students the chance to be a part of a small group conversation where they can have that extra comfort and interest which a formal classroom cannot offer.
Lise started Let’s Speak French lessons in Brisbane about 6 years ago. The classes are intentionally small so that Lise can provide personalised tutorage (指导). There are usually 4 students in one class, and the topics are connected to everyday life. Lessons are held at places in Brisbane including Kenmore, Samford and Graceville.
The timetable of classes
• Monday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Graceville Cafe, Graceville, Beginners
• Tuesday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Intermediate (中级)
• Wednesday 9:00 am − 10:00 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Beginners
• Thursday 9:15 am − 10:30 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Beginners
• Friday 9:30 am − 11:00 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Intermediate
Prices
• Block of 5 lessons $175 (60 / 75 minutes)
$165 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 10 lessons $330 (60 / 75 minutes)
$300 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 5 lessons $195 (90 minutes)
• Block of 10 lessons $360 (90 minutes)
If you would like to sign up for French Cafe Lessons, just head to its website at Let’s Speak French.
1. What do we know about French Cafe Lessons?
A. They center on daily topics. B. They are taught in groups of four.
C. They are taught by different teachers. D. They include morning and afternoon lessons.
2. When can beginners take French Cafe Lessons in Samford?
A. On Mondays. B. On Tuesdays.
C. On Wednesdays. D. On Thursdays.
3. How much should a learner pay for his five 90-minute classes?
A. $165. B. $175. C. $180. D. $195.
B
Tracy Garrett was the Mr Fix-it of a village where I lived for two years. I heard about mysterious doings of his late wife, Minnie. There were stories of someone who had got into trouble a proper amount of money would cure, and each ended on the same strange note: “Minnie is in hock again.”
I tried to talk with locals to solve the mystery. But at a newcomer’s spying curiosity, the villagers always avoided the issue with New England reservation. It left me completely in the dark.
Soon I began having troubles of my own. My daughter had an expensive operation, but the money I had counted on didn’t come in.
One day Garrett came to fix my sink, which never worked properly. Working silently for a while, he looked at me and said, “Understand you’ve been having a little trouble.” I was feeling bitter, but still talked it out. “Then it’s time you met Minnie,” he said decisively.
I felt a bit scared and was prepared for anything, but all that happened was that he took out a tired-looking $ 1000 bank-note. Roughly printed on it was: MINNIE.
“All you do is take Minnie to the bank and put her up for loan for any amount up to $ 1000. You pay the bank their regular rate of interest, and then Minnie comes back to me.” He continued. “Minnie loved this village, and she wanted to keep on helping people after she was gone.”
I began to understand why the town folk had been so secretive. They didn’t know whether I could be trusted with a secret so precious.
Though I moved away later, I would like to believe Minnie is still in circulation (流通). Minnie strikes me as the kind of woman who goes on forever.
4. Who was Tracy Garrett?
A. A banker. B. A doctor. C. A repairman. D. A gardener.
5. What is Para.2 mainly about?
A. Little was reserved for Minnie. B. “I” failed to uncover the mystery.
C. The locals were curious about newcomers. D. Minnie was talked about a lot in the village.
6. How did “I” get out of the trouble?
A. He took Minnie to the bank. B. He turned to Garrett for help.
C. He borrowed money from Minnie. D. He loaned on Minnie’s guarantee.
7. Which of the following best conveys the message?
A. Kindness is the key that unlocks the heart.
B. He who plants kindness gathers love.
C. A little kindness goes a long way.
D. It is in giving that we receive.
C
Time and how we experience it have always puzzled us. Physicists have created fascinating theories, but their time is measured by a pendulum (钟摆) and is not psychological time, which leaps with little regard to the clock or calendar. As someone who understood the distinction observed, “When you sit with a nice girl for two hours it seems like a minute, but when you sit on a hot stove, a minute seems like two hours.”
Psychologists have long noticed that larger units of time, such as months and years, fly on swifter wings as we age. They also note that the more time is structured with schedules and appointments, the more rapidly it seems to pass. For example, a day at the office flies compared with a day at the beach.
Expectation and familiarity also make time seem to flow more rapidly. Almost all of us have had the experience of driving somewhere we’ve never been before. Surrounded by unfamiliar scenery, with no real idea of when we’ll arrive, we experience the trip as if lasting a long time. But the return trip, although exactly as long, seems to take far less time. The novelty of the outward journey has become routine.
When days become as identical as beads (小珠子)on a string, they mix together, and even months become a single day. To counter this, try to find ways to interrupt the structure of your day-to stop time, so to speak.
Learning something new is one of the ways to slow the passage of time. One of the reasons the days of our youth seems so full and long is that these are the days of learning and discovery. For many of us, learning ends when we leave school, but this doesn’t have to be.
8. What is the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 is used to show?
A. Physical theory has nothing to do with the true sense of time.
B. Physical time is different from psychological time.
C. Time should not be measured by a pendulum.
D. Psychological time is quite puzzling.
9. Which of the following will make you feel time flies faster?
A. A day spent exploring something unknown.
B. Staying with a person who you dislike.
C. A day packed with appointments to handle.
D. Driving to a new place for the first time.
10. What does “novelty” in Paragraph 3 probably means?
A. Amusement. B. Excitement. C. Imagination. D. Unfamiliarity.
11. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To explain why time flies and how to slow it down psychologically.
B. To describe how we experience time psychologically.
C. To show the different ideas of physicists and psychologists on time.
D. To give various explanations about time.
D
Music streaming platforms (平台) such as Spotify and Apple Music have completely changed how people listen to music nowadays. By paying very affordable prices, people can access music very easily. However, while these platforms may provide benefits for some artists, up-and-coming artists are being left behind because they only focus on big names and creating profits.
Because of COVID-19, musicians have not been able to tour or perform live in many countries, which contributes to a large part of their income. In a YouTube interview, up-and-coming Texas artist Mobey mentioned that “The majority of my income comes from playing live shows. Usually that means around 50% — 70% of what we expect to make in a year”. With these factors, small artists are finding it increasingly difficult to make it in the industry due to the lack of investment (投资) into new talent.
Small artists on Spotify and Apple Music can expect to make little to nothing. An artist on Spotify can expect to earn an average of $0.003 per stream or around $3 per 1,000 streams for one of their songs. On Apple Music, artists can expect to make a little more with an average of $0.01 per stream, or around $10 with 1,000 streams. Even if they could hit around 1,000 streams, they have to pay music distribution (分发) platforms needed for their music to be shown on the streaming platforms such as DistroKid, whose cheapest plan is $20.
A new artist would find it very difficult to promote their music outside of their social media accounts which may not even have a large amount of followers. They probably cannot get large amounts of streams on their music since it is not being promoted due to the lack of exposure (宣传) they have on social media.
With the takeover of music streaming platforms, many artists are finding it increasingly difficult to make a sustainable (可持续的) living from their love for music. A simple way these platforms can enable new artists to keep making music is to increase their payouts per stream for their music. Hopefully the music streaming industry will make similar changes to improve the situation of their artists.
12. What is the problem with music streaming platforms?
A. They ignore small artists. B. They are not user-friendly.
C. They are very difficult to manage. D. They limit the number of small artists’ songs.
13. What do artist Mobey’s words center on?
A. His lack of investment. B. His total income in a year.
C. The main source of his income. D. The reason for his fewer live shows.
14. What do the figures in paragraph 3 show?
A. How a music streaming platform works.
B. Small artists’ hope for music streaming platforms.
C. Small artists’ dislike for music streaming platforms.
D. Why small artists earn little on music streaming platforms.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Music streaming platforms: Do they really put profits first?
B. Music streaming platforms: Are they a chance or challenge to artists?
C. Music streaming platforms: Have they harmed the industry for artists?
D. Music streaming platforms: Could they offer music lovers better services?
答案:1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A
12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C
二、写作
第一节 应用文写作
假设你是李华,你校即将举办以“福文化”为主题的中外学生交流活动,正在招募志愿者,请你根据以下内容,写一封申请信。
1. 写信目的;
2. 自我介绍;
3. 希望获准。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 信件开头结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3. 不得出现真实姓名和学校名字;
4. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir,
I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for the activity called “China Fu Culture” in our school. I think I am qualified for this job.
First of all, I am fluent in both Chinese and English, which is beneficial for introducing Chinese Fu culture. In addition, since I entered senior high school I have taken part in many voluntary activities in which I performed well and gained rich experience. Furthermore, I am good at paper cutting, if I am lucky enough to be chosen as a volunteer, I can teach them how to make paper-cut.
I would be very grateful if you could offer me the opportunity. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was my twelfth birthday, and what I really wanted most was a new bicycle. But I knew that my family couldn’t afford one, so I settled for a bedside table with lockable drawers, a safe place to keep my private stuff.
We went to the charity shop where we found an old dark one. It didn’t look too cool, but I thought that I would paint it to make it look better.
After we took it home, I was getting ready to paint it. When I pulled the drawers out. I felt something stuck to the back. I reached in all the way, and guess what? A sealed bag with some papers in it.
When I opened the bag, I realized that the papers were official documents. And, wrapped in them were a bunch of ten and twenty dollar bills! Talk about finding a treasure! And on my birthday!
“Is this some kind of joke?” I said aloud. I went ahead and read the papers, and it turned out to be a will. Some old lady was leaving her savings for her son and grandchildren.
My mind was going crazy. Was I the luckiest twelve-year-old ever? With this money I could buy the coolest bicycle. Who knows?
I began counting. When I reached a thousand dollars, my mother was knocking on my bedroom door. I quickly closed the drawer with the money in it.
“Do you want some help? Is everything all right?” she asked.
No, everything was not right. Actually, my stomach was growling (低吼).
“I’m okay,” I lied.
When my mother left my room, I lay on my bed, starting thinking. What a dilemma (窘境)! I wished there were some one I could talk with. Could I keep it and get all kinds of stuff for me and my family? It wouldn’t be too bad for me to keep it, if I shared it...right? Thoughts ran through my mind. But I really didn’t need someone else to give me the answer.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I finally made a decision and called my parents into my bedroom.
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Though surprised, the shop owner helped find the family’s telephone number.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I finally made a decision and called my parents into my bedroom. When my parents saw what I had found in the drawer they were wide-eyed and speechless! Then, they read the papers carefully and were moved to tears. When they asked, “What should we do?” I said, “Let’s take it back to the store and find her family.” My father nodded with a smile on his face and my mother hugged me warmly, saying “You are my pride, dear.” I felt very happy because I already knew right from wrong. We collected all the money and papers at once, putting them in the drawer. We rushed to the charity shop with the drawer in the hope to find the owner as soon as possible.
Though surprised, the shop owner helped find the family’s telephone number. Within a few minutes, the family all came over. When I showed them what I had found in the drawer, they couldn’t believe their eyes. The parents had tears in their eyes. They were still sad about the lady’s death and the father had just lost his job. It was easy to see that my act of honesty gave them hope. They showed me sincere gratitude from the bottom of their hearts. In fact, I had never felt better before. No new bicycle could have made me felt as good about myself as I felt that day because I passed a very important test—a lost and found test of my own character.
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