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I am not the same , having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.
—Mary Anne Radmacher
在世界的另一端看过月光闪耀,我就不会是同样的自己了。 ——玛丽 · 安妮 · 拉德马赫
BRIDGING CULTURES
主题语境:人与社会——文化沟通与交流
UNIT 2
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课后分层练 4
Hello,I'm Xiaohe. Today, I am going to introduce my school life to everyone of you.I have studied for business qualifications at Peking University for one year.I recall that faced with complex surroundings and dramatic changes,I suffered from tremendous pressure and overwhelming homesickness,which made me depressed in the beginning. But being an ambitious,optimistic and mature student,I managed to motivate myself to step out of my comfort zone.I grasped every chance to speak up and offer logical presentations in class,enabling myself to become competent.I engaged in the Literature Club to strengthen my literary outlook on life.I got involved in the Basketball Association so that I could learn
to cooperate with others.I participated in some other meaningful activities and I benefited much from the participation.There is no denying that all of them could make me see things from different angles and have more reasonable insights into daily affairs.As far as I'm concerned,exposed to the surrounding settings,I gradually felt at home.Just as the old saying goes,“No pains,no gains.” Now I can behave perfectly at university.
Reading and Thinking
Section Ⅰ
Step One Leadin
If you study in a foreign country, what problems will you face?
cultural differences;language barriers; social isolation;financial concerns; homesickness
答案:Parts 1~3 CAB
Step Two Read for the main idea
1.The text has been divided into three parts.Match each part with the main idea.
Part 1
(Paras.1-2)
A.The challenges that Xie Lei faced and how she handled them.
Part 2
(Paras.3-7)
B.Best wishes to Xie Lei.
Part 3
(Para.8)
C.A brief introduction of Xie Lei and the reason why she went abroad to study.
2.What does the passage mainly talk about?
The passage is about
.
Xie Lei's study and life at a university in a foreign
country
She wants to set up a business in China of her own.
Step Three Read for details
Ⅰ.Read Paras.1-2 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.How did Xie Lei feel when she boarded a plane for London?
A.She felt anxious.
B.She was satisfied.
C.She was disappointed.
D.She had mixed feelings.
√
答案:D
2.What does Xie Lei want to do after graduation?
Ⅱ.Read Paras.3-4 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.What did Xie Lei have to do when she first arrived in the UK?
2.Why did Xie Lei choose to live with a host family?
A.They can help her adapt to the new culture.
B.They can offer her a comfortable room.
C.She can teach them about Chinese culture.
D.It is convenient for her to go to the university.
答案:A
√
She had to adapt to life in a new country.
Ⅲ.Read Paras.5-6 carefully and decide if the following statements are True or False.
1.Xie Lei's tutor required her to write an essay without acknowledging other people's ideas.( )
2.Xie Lei was initially confused about how to express her own thoughts in her essay.( )
3.Xie Lei's tutor suggested that she should only read a small amount of information to form her opinion.( )
4.Xie Lei found that class participation was not important for her final results.( )
F
T
F
F
Ⅳ.Read Paras.7-8 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.What did Xie Lei do apart from studying hard?
2.What role does Xie Lei see herself playing while studying abroad?
She took part in social activities.
Xie Lei sees herself as a cultural messenger building a bridge between Chinese and British cultures.
Step Four Consolidation
Discuss the questions with your partners and present your answers to the class.
1.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?
2.If you were Xie Lei, what would you do to introduce Chinese culture?
Your presentation:
On the one hand,she has learned a lot about British culture which may help her when she comes back home.On the other hand,she shares Chinese culture with British people who are fascinated by it.If I were Xie Lei,I would act as a cultural messenger, get involved in social activities, share Chinese culture with them, give presentation on traditional Chinese art and teach people how to cook Chinese food.
“WELCOME, XIE LEI!”
BUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING BRIDGES
Six months ago, 19yearold Xie Lei said goodbye to① her family and friends and boarded② a plane for London.It was the first time that she had left China.“I was very excited but also quite nervous.[1]I didn't know what to expect,” Xie Lei recalled③.
[1]what to expect为“疑问词+to do”结构在句中作宾语。
①say goodbye to向……说再见;
道别
②board vt.登上(火车、船或飞机)
③recall vt.& vi.记起; 回想起
④qualification n.(通过考试或学
习课程取得的) 资格; 学历
qualify vt.&vi.(使)具备资格;
(使)合格
Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification④ at a university in China and has come to our university on a yearlong exchange programme.“I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English.My ambition⑤ is to set up a business in China after graduation, ”she explained.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to⑥ life in a different country.“You have to get used to a whole new life,” she said.“I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn't know the
⑤ambition n.追求的目标;
夙愿;野心;抱负
ambitious adj.有野心的;
有雄心的
⑥adapt to适应
⑦ask sb for help向某人寻求帮助
⑧be familiar with对……熟悉
⑨accommodation n.住宿
⑩adaptation n.适应; 改编本
English names for.[2]When I got lost, I had to ask passersby for help⑦, but people here speak fast and use words I'm not familiar with⑧. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”
是复合句。句中When引导时间状语从句;主句为but连接的两个并列分句;第二个分句中含有一个定语从句(that/which)I'm not familiar with。
⑪comfort n.安慰;
令人感到安慰的人或事物;
舒服;安逸vt.安慰; 抚慰
feel comforted感到安慰
⑫a second “不定冠词+序数词”
表示“再一,又一”
⑬be keen to do热衷做……
⑭take turns to do轮流做……
⑮academic requirements 学术要求
⑯tutor n.(英国大学中的)助教;
导师;家庭教师
⑰acknowledge vt.承认;感谢
⑱cite vt.引用; 引述
[3]Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation⑨, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her
⑲of one's own属于某人自己的
⑳participation n.参加;参与
participate vi.参加;参与
participate in参加;参与
㉑generate vt.生成;产生
㉒presentation n.报告; 陈述;
出示;拿出
㉓speak up 大声点说; 明确表态
㉔success作“成功”讲时,是不可数名词;
作“成功的人(事)”讲时,是可数名词
adaptation⑩ to the new culture. “When I miss home, I feel comforted⑪ to have a second⑫ family,” Xie Lei said.“When there's something I don't know or understand, I can ask them.They are also keen to⑬ learn about China.Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future.We take turns to⑭ cook each evening.They really love my stirfried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.”
[3]是复合句。句中Although引导让步状语从句;who引导非限制性定语从句,修饰a host family。
㉕boost vt.促进;使增长
㉖feel at home舒服自在;不拘束
㉗engage vi.参加;参与(活动)
vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)
engage in (使)从事;参与
㉘involve vt.包含; 需要;
涉及;影响;(使)参加
be/get involved in参与;
卷入;与……有关联
㉙fascinate vt.深深吸引;迷住
be fascinated by着迷于
Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements⑮.[4]The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor⑯ explained that she must acknowledge⑰ what other people had said if she cited⑱ their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people.Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own⑲.
[4]是复合句。The first time that...为时间状语从句;主句中but连接两个that引导的宾语从句;两个what均引导宾语从句,分别作acknowledge和know的宾语。
㉚be eager to do渴望做……
㉛share sth with sb 与某人分享某物
㉜act as充当;担任
㉝messenger n.送信人; 信使
㉞follow vt.跟踪;跟随
㉟edition n.(报纸、杂志)一份;
(广播、电视节目)一期、一辑;版次
Xie Lei also found many courses included students' participation⑳ in class as part of the final result.Students need to generate㉑ ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations㉒.[5]At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say, but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up㉓ in class after just a few weeks. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success㉔, which boosted㉕ my confidence,” she said.“I'll use these skills back home for presentations.They'll help me build a strong business in the future.”
㊱wish sb all the best
祝愿某人一切顺利
[5]是复合句,句中包含三个从句。第一个what引导同位语从句; 第二个what引导主语从句; that引导表语从句。
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home㉖ in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.“Engaging㉗ in British culture has helped,” she said.“As well as studying hard, I've been involved㉘ in social activities.British people are fascinated㉙ by our culture and eager to㉚ learn more about it, so I'm keen to share my culture with them㉛.While I'm learning about business, I'm also acting as㉜ a cultural messenger㉝ building a bridge between us.”
We will follow㉞ Xie Lei's progress in later editions㉟,but for now, we wish her all the best㊱.
“欢迎你,谢蕾!”
商科学生搭建文化交流的桥梁
半年前,19岁的谢蕾告别家人和朋友,登上了飞往伦敦的班机。这是她第一次离开中国。“我很激动,也很紧张,不知道会发生什么。”谢蕾回忆道。
谢蕾在中国一所大学攻读商科,来我校参加为期一年的交流项目。 “之所以选择这个交流项目,是因为我想了解全球商务,并提高我的英语水平。我的志向是毕业后在中国创办一家企业。”她解释道。
起初,谢蕾不得不去适应异国他乡的生活。“你必须习惯一种全新的生活。” 她说,“我得学会使用公共交通,学会要到我不知道英文名称的东西。迷路时,我得向路人求助,但是这里的人讲话语速很快,而且使用的是我不熟悉的单词。我老是让他们重复!”
虽然一些留学生住在学校里,但是谢蕾选择住在寄宿家庭,有助于她适应异国文化。“有第二个家,想家时我会得到些安慰。”谢蕾说。“当我有不知道或不理解的事情时,我可以咨询他们。他们对中国也很感兴趣,我房东的女儿劳拉将来想到中国求学。我们每晚轮流做饭,他们真的很爱吃我做的番茄炒蛋!劳拉说,每次闻到香味,她就感到饥肠辘辘,于是我教她做这道菜。”
谢蕾面临的另一个挑战是学业要求。第一次写论文时,她的导师向她解释说,如果引用他人的观点就必须要注明,不过他主要还是想了解她本人的观点!谢蕾困惑不解,因为她觉得自己懂的没有别人多。她的导师建议她广泛阅读文献,形成自己睿智的观点。
此外,谢蕾发现很多课程的最终成绩都包含学生的课堂参与。学生需要形成观点、提供例子、运用概念、提出问题,并且还要进行展示。刚开始的时候,谢蕾不知道该说些什么。但令她惊喜的是,仅仅几周时间,她就能在课堂上大胆发言了。“我的中国传统艺术展示非常成功,提升了我的自信心。”她说,“回国后,我会将这些技能运用到展示中,帮助我未来打造一家强大的企业。”
一年的交换生生涯现已过半,谢蕾感觉在英国过得轻松自如多了。以前看似奇怪的事情现在对她来说显得十分平常了。“融入英国文化使我受益匪浅,”她说。“努力学习之余,我还参加了一些社交活动。英国人对我们的文化十分着迷,渴望了解更多中国文化,因此我也乐于同他们分享。攻读商科的同时,我也扮演着文化使者的角色,在中外文化之间架起一座桥梁。”
我们会在随后的几期中跟踪报道谢蕾的进展情况,但现在我们祝她一切顺利。
qualification n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格;学历[联想:qualify vt.& vi.(使)具备资格;(使)合格 qualified adj.合格的;有资格的]
【教材原句】 Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a yearlong exchange programme.
谢蕾在中国一所大学攻读商科,来我校参加为期一年的交流项目。
【要点归纳】
(1)have qualifications for
有……资格
have qualifications to do...
有资格做某事
(2)be qualified for...
能胜任做……
be qualified to do...
有资格做……
qualify sb to do/for sth
使某人有资格做某事
【佳句必背】 I was not sure whether I had the qualification for the job, but I applied for it anyway.(应用文之申请信)我不确定自己是否具备这份工作的资格,但我还是申请了。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①I'm so keen on communicating with foreign friends that I'm convinced I am qualified the job.
②(应用文之申请信)I am writing to express my great interest in the programme, and I am eager to apply as a (qualify) candidate.
③The training qualifies him (be) an English teacher.
for
qualified
to be
【写成佳句】 完成句子
④(应用文之人物介绍)她是一位拥有超过15年经验的高素质教师,以创新的教学方法和对学生们的奉献精神而闻名。
She with over 15 years of experience, known for her innovative teaching methods and dedication to her students.
is a highly qualified teacher
ambition n.追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负;雄心(联想:ambitious adj.有野心的;有雄心的)
【教材原句】 “My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,”she explained.
“我的志向是毕业后在中国创办一家企业。”她解释道。
【要点归纳】
(1)achieve one's ambition
实现某人的抱负
have an ambition to do sth
有雄心做某事
(2)be ambitious to do sth
一心想做某事
be ambitious for sth/of doing sth
渴望做某事
【佳句必背】 I have an ambition to set up my own robotic company and develop the core technology of robots.(应用文之个人理想)
我立志建立自己的机器人公司,并研发机器人核心技术。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①(2022·天津卷)If you have an ambition (speak) English fluently,you can sign up for our Spoken English Club without hesitation.
②The professor's son was (ambition) of being a soldier though he was so weak and thin.
【写成佳句】 完成句子
③(应用文之建议信)俱乐部不仅能以全新体验丰富你的生活,也能帮助你实现抱负。
Not only does the club enrich your life with a new experience but it also helps you to .
to speak
ambitious
achieve your ambition
adaptation n.适应;改编本[联想:adapt v.(使)适应;改编]
【教材原句】Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.
虽然一些留学生住在学校里,但是谢蕾选择住在寄宿家庭,有助于她适应异国文化。
【要点归纳】
(1)adaptation to...
适应……
(2)adapt to
适应/适合……
adapt oneself to
使自己适应……
adapt...from...
根据……改编……
adapt...for...
把……改编成……
to
【佳句必背】 Taking some online courses in Spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to adapt to the Chinese language environment.(应用文之建议信)参加一些在线汉语口语课程可以帮助你适应汉语语言环境。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①We are convinced that you will be impressed with the creative
(adapt) of the play.
②I am writing to ask you for help in regard to a short play (adapt) from our English textbook.
③(2024·浙江1月卷)It (adapt) by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor.
④Having settled in that remote area for a year,the young man finally adapted himself the weather.
adaptation
adapted
is adapted
【写成佳句】 完成句子
⑤他教她如何依靠其他的感官,特别是听力,来确定自己在哪里,以及如何适应她的新环境。
He taught her how to rely on her other senses, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and .
how to adapt to her new environment
comfort n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸 vt.安慰;抚慰(联想:comfortable adj.舒适的;舒服的 comfortably adv.舒适地;舒服地)
【教材原句】 “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family,” Xie Lei said.
“有第二个家,想家时我会得到些安慰。”谢蕾说。
【要点归纳】
(1)be a comfort to sb
对某人来说是种安慰
in comfort
舒适地
comfort sb with sth
用某物安慰某人
【佳句必背】 (2023·全国甲卷)So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances.
我们中的许多人都认为舒适是我们唯一能容忍的状态,当我们经历舒适区之外的事情时,我们会对环境失去耐心。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①I subscribe to the idea that having substantial money doesn't mean that you can live comfort.
②Compared to other alternatives,it's (comfort) and relaxing.
in
comfortable
【写成佳句】 完成句子
③(读后续写之动作描写)察觉到大卫的失落和沮丧,我用鼓励的话安慰他。我的话对他来说是一种安慰,他站了起来,向起跑线走去,眼睛里闪烁着坚定的光芒。
Sensing that David was quite depressed and frustrated,I
.My words and he rose to his feet,walking to the start line with his eyes twinkling with determination.
comforted him
with inspiring words
were a comfort to him
participation n.参加;参与(联想:participate vi.参加;参与 participant n.参加者;参与者)
【教材原句】 Xie Lei also found many courses included students' participation in class as part of the final result.
此外,谢蕾发现很多课程的最终成绩都包含学生的课堂参与。
【要点归纳】
participate in (doing) sth
参加(做)某事
participate with sb in sth
与某人分担某事;同某人一起参与某事
【佳句必背】 I'm writing to invite you to participate in our talk show “Talk and Talk” to be broadcast this Friday evening.(应用文之邀请信)
我写信是想邀请你参加我们的脱口秀节目“Talk and Talk”,这个节目将在本周五晚上播出。
just stared at other participants
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①(2024·新高考Ⅱ卷)Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission (participate).
②(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)You'll hear these (participate) stories and learn what strategies worked well for them,and what traps they encountered that you should avoid.
③I would appreciate it if you could confirm your (participate) at your earliest convenience.
【写成佳句】 完成句子
④(读后续写之动作描写)他只是默默地盯着其他正在热身的参与者,什么也没说。
Silently,he who were warming up without saying anything.
to participate
participants'
participation
engage vi.参加;参与(活动) vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣);雇用,聘用(联想:engaged adj.已订婚的;被占用的;使用中的)
【教材原句】 “Engaging in British culture has helped,”she said.“融入英国文化使我受益匪浅,”她说。
【要点归纳】
(1)engage sb to do sth
雇用某人做某事
engage in
(使)从事;参与
engage with
与……建立密切联系
engage one's attention/interest
吸引某人的注意力/兴趣
(2)be engaged in/on sth
从事……;忙于……
be engaged to sb
与某人订婚
【佳句必背】 Although (I am) engaged in/on my homework,I still spare half an hour to read English newspapers every day.(应用文之申请信)尽管我忙于作业,我仍然每天抽出半个小时读英文报。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①Those who were highest in status in high school are “most likely to engage dangerous or risky behaviors”.
②(2024·浙江1月卷改编)He showed me just how much one can gain from traveling with an open mind, and a willingness to engage locals from all walks of life.
in
with
【写成佳句】 完成句子
③尽管你忙于你的学习,你也应该抽出一些时间来参加户外运动。
Although you ,you should set aside some time to .
are engaged in your study
engage (yourself) in outdoor activities
involve vt.包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加(联想:involved adj.参与的;投入的;涉及的 involvement n.参与;投入,沉迷)
【教材原句】 As well as studying hard, I've been involved in social activities.
努力学习之余,我还参加了一些社交活动。
【要点归纳】
(1)involve sb in (doing) sth
使某人参与(做)某事
involve (doing) sth
包含/需要(做)某事
(2)be/become/get involved in
涉及;卷入;参与
be involved with
耗费(很多时间)在……上,关注……
【佳句必背】 Learning that you welcome students from different countries,I'd like to involve myself in/be involved in the summer camp.(应用文之申请信)
得知你们欢迎来自不同国家的学生,我想参加这次夏令营。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①The job involves (travel) all over the country.
②Rod said he wanted to get involved the students' union this year.
③(应用文之新闻报道)Participants actively involved (they) in the art festival, showing their talents and exerting their strength.
traveling
in
themselves
【写成佳句】 完成句子
④(应用文之建议信)多参加像这样的活动对你有好处,这些活动涉及团队合作和与其他同学之间的互动。
It is good for you to participate in more activities like this,
and interactions with other students.
which involve
teamwork
It+is/was+the first/second/...time (that)...
【教材原句】 It was the first time that she had left China.这是她第一次离开中国。
【要点归纳】
(1)“It/This/That+is/was+the first/second/...time (that)+现在完成时/过去完成时”表示“某人第一/二/……次……”。
(2)It is/was (about/high) time that sb should do/did sth意为“到了某人做某事的时候了”,should不能省略。相当于It is/was (about/high) time (for sb) to do sth。
【佳句必背】 (2022·新高考Ⅰ卷)I patted David on the shoulder,whispering, “This/It is the first time that you have given up the group activity.So think twice before you make a final decision.”(读后续写之语言描写)
我拍着大卫的肩膀,轻声说道:“这是你第一次放弃小组活动。因此,在你最终做决定前要三思。”
【写成佳句】 句式转换/完成句子
①(2022·全国甲卷)It was high time for the government to take effective measures to protect oceans from being further polluted.
→ to protect oceans from being further polluted.
It was high time that the government took/should take effective measures
②那是我第一次参加交流生项目,那次经历不仅让我开阔了眼界,而且增加了我的自信心。
It was the first time that
,which not only broadened my horizons but also improved my confidence.
③(读后续写之心理描写)我的眼睛里充满了无法控制的泪水。这是我第一次感到心碎。
My eyes filled with uncontrollable tears.
.
I had participated in the exchange student
programme
It was the first time that I had felt
heartbroken
the first time (that) 引导时间状语从句
【教材原句】 The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! 第一次写论文时,她的导师向她解释说,如果引用他人的观点就必须要注明,不过他主要还是想了解她本人的观点!
【要点归纳】
本句中the first time (that)用作连词引导时间状语从句,用法类似的短语还有:
each/every time
每次
next time
下次
the last time
上次
【写成佳句】 完成句子
①我第一次发表演讲的时候,紧张到心脏怦怦直跳。
,I was so nervous that my heart was beating wildly.
②下次我遇到这样的机会时,我会立刻抓住它以提高我的能力。
,I will immediately grasp it to enhance my competence.
③每次我听这首歌,它都会唤起我的回忆。
it brings back my memories.
The first time I delivered a speech
Next time I come across such an opportunity
Every time I listen to this song,
D
E
1.engage
A.v.聘请 B.v.忙于 C.v.参加 D.v.使订婚 E.v.吸引
①Only 10% of the students engaged in the qualification examination.
②No one can deny the fact that this moving film engages both the mind and the eye.
③His father engaged a tutor to motivate him to improve his maths.
④In summary,I was so engaged in my study that I paid no attention to my mother's feelings.
⑤She was engaged to Peter,which was beyond our expectations.
C
A
B
【要点归纳】
A.v.使参加 B.v.涉及 C.v.包含,需要
①As far as I am concerned,the work of a teacher involves love and devotion.
②If your work involves other people,you'd better think more from other people's angle.
③I grasp every chance to involve myself in afterclass activities.
B
A
C
Ⅰ.单词拼写
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
Ⅲ.完成句子
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Ⅱ.完形填空
ambition
comforted
presentation
Ⅰ.单词拼写(每小题1分,共10分)
1.He clearly (回想起) that his mother's kind smile made every guest feel at home.
2.Whoever is in charge of the program will have great difficulty handling the present (复杂的) situation.
3.My (追求的目标) is to be an outstanding physicist who can understand many abstract concepts.
4.When the boy came down with a severe disease,his teachers often
(安慰) him with inspiring stories.
5.Thanks to my tutor's generous guidance,I gave the (报告) of the new program smoothly.
recalled
complex
qualification
adaptation
6.The teacher's vivid description of the abstract concept (吸引) all the students' attention in yesterday's class.
7.There is solid proof showing that the more activities a person
(参加) in,the more brilliant he will be.
8.The report (引用) statistics showing a significant increase in sales over the past year.
9.A driver's license is a basic (资格) for driving a car.
10.The film is an (改编) of a popular novel.
engaged
participates
cited
qualifications
of
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(每小题1分,共10分)
1.It is the first time that she (come) here, and I'll have to pick her up at the train station.
2.My ambition is (act) as an ambassador to spread traditional Chinese culture to the whole world in the future.
3.Lowering his head in depression,David really had no idea whether
(involve) himself in the crosscountry run.
4.I feel I have the necessary (qualify) and experience needed for the voluntary job.
5.She speaks very highly the new director.
has come
to act
to involve
qualified
ambitious
6.Tom recalled (visit) a hospital once in the Middle East to find that soap was in short supply.
7.A positive attitude contributes to your (adapt) to the new life.
8.When I am under stress, light music makes me relaxed and
(comfort).
9.To apply for this job, you need to be (qualify) with a relevant degree.
10.She is an (ambition) young woman who dreams of becoming a successful writer.
visiting
adaptation
comfortable
Ⅲ.完成句子(每小题2分,共10分)
1.这是我第一次去那里。他的家人对我表示热烈欢迎。
.His family gave me a warm welcome.
2.我们会邀请你参加一些很棒的活动,在那里你可以交到更多的朋友。
You will be invited to where you can make more friends.
最后但同样重要的是,多交朋友,他们能在你遇到困难的时候安慰并帮助你。
Last but not least, make more friends the moment you are in trouble.
It was the first time that I had been there
engage in several excellent activities
who can comfort and help you
4.参加交换生项目能很好地开阔国际视野。
is a great way to broaden your international outlook.
5.当我拥有了在国外留学的资格时,我既兴奋又有点紧张。
When ,I am quite excited but a bit nervous.
Participating in a student exchange program
I have qualifications to study abroad
usually
to learn
Ⅳ.课文语法填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)
Six months ago, Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends in China and 1 (board) a plane for London.She is studying in a university on an exchange programme.But 2 (study) here is quite different from studying in China.“You have to get 3 (use) to a whole new way of life.When I got lost and had to ask passersby for directions, I didn't always understand.They 4 (usual) speak too fast,” Xie Lei said.
Xie Lei lives with a host family who can give her lots of good advice.Living with a host family gives her the chance 5 (learn) more about the new culture.
boarded
studying
used
appears
and
The academic 6 (requirement) of a western university are different.The tutor wanted to know 7 she thought, not others' ideas.He advised that she should read lots of different texts that contain different opinions 8 analyze what she read.
She feels much more 9 home in the UK now, and what seemed very strange before now 10 (appear) quite normal.She also spends much time on social activities and joins a few clubs.She is fitting very well in the UK.
requirements
what
at
A
In seventh grade, Rosalie Bangeter hated me for no reason.She constantly threatened or mocked (嘲笑) me whether I was walking to catch the bus or sitting in the cafeteria.I would have done anything to avoid her: I tried delaying in my fourth period class and walking slowly to my locker in the hope that Rosalie would have already gone to class, but that never worked.I always ended up passing her without eye contact.
My family lived in a small town of about three thousand people, and it seemed as if my dad knew every single one of them.What was even more astonishing was that everyone seemed to know him.One day, I asked my mom how this was possible.She said, “Well, Jenn, your dad never lets anyone stay a stranger.He talks to everyone he sees, and then gives them a big smile.”
I was tired of being a coward (胆小的) girl.I wanted to be like my dad: smile to everyone.I decided to try it out.I would take my experiment straight to Rosalie Bangeter.I don't think I heard a single word my math teacher said that day in the fourth period because I was too busy thinking about what I was about to do.Finally, the bell rang.I gathered my books and headed to my locker.I saw Rosalie approaching, looking as mean as ever.For the first time, I made eye contact with her, and then managed to smile through my nervousness.Rosalie looked shocked, then stared at me angrily.The next day, I tried again, less nervously.Rosalie wasn't surprised but still stared coldly.
This continued for days until she even gave me a halfsmile.And then came that memorable day when I got the nerve to nod and say hi.I couldn't believe it! She said hi back! At the end of the year, Rosalie looked me up and asked me to sign her yearbook.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过学习父亲友善待人的方式,勇敢地对曾经欺负她的同学Rosalie微笑,最终改变了两人关系,并从中体会到微笑的力量。
1.What does the author intend to express in Paragraph 1?
A.Her attempt to avoid meeting others.
B.Her experience of being badly treated.
C.Her loneliness during the school days.
D.Her painful feelings for unknown reasons.
√
解析:选B。推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,这里主要讲述了Rosalie Bangeter毫无缘由地威胁和嘲笑作者,作者想尽办法躲避她,但却无效。这里重点强调了作者被恶劣对待的经历。故选B。
2.Which words can best describe the author's father?
A.Friendly and sociable.
B.Loose and cold.
C.Enthusiastic and emotional.
D.Generous and smart.
√
解析:选A。推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知,作者的爸爸和小镇上的所有人都互相认识,他总是与人交谈并给予微笑。这表明他是一个友好且善于社交的人。故选A。
3.What can be inferred about the author during the fourth period?
A.Energetic.
B.Impressive.
C.Absentminded.
D.Selfcentered.
√
解析:选C。推理判断题。根据第三段中“I don't think I heard a single word my math teacher said that day in the fourth period because I was too busy thinking about what I was about to do.”可知,作者在第四节课时思考即将与Rosalie的互动,没有听老师的讲课内容。这表明她当时心不在焉。故选C。
4.What can we learn from the author's story?
A.Blood is thicker than water.
B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C.A fear needs dealing with professionally.
D.A small smile can make a big difference.
解析:选D。推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是第三段中“I wanted to be like my dad: smile to everyone.”可知,作者通过尝试对Rosalie微笑,最终改变了她们之间的关系,从敌对到友好。这表明一个小小的微笑可以带来巨大的变化。故选D。
√
B
(2025·福建福州期中)
How Social Media Has Changed Language
Social media has had an immeasurable impact on the world.It has increased interconnectivity and sped up the spread of information, but its biggest impact of all might be the changes it has made to language.
Dozens of terms and phrases have originated on social media.“Selfie” was named word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013 and ‘Face with Tears of Joy’ emoji in 2015.Many social media slangs like ‘hashtag’, ‘lol' and ‘emoji' are included in the dictionary and have become commonplace due to wide usage on social media platforms.
Other social media words are new combinations of words.Photobomb, for instance, describes the phenomenon of intruding (闯入;侵入) on somebody's photograph, which came about due to the success of imagesharing platforms.
Social media has done more than invent new words and combine existing ones.It has completely transformed the meaning of a large portion of our language.The word “add” means sending an invite to connect social media accounts.“Likes” are now a numerical measurement of popularity.
So far,we have only discussed social media's effect on English, but it also has major impacts on crosslanguage communication.Some social media platforms have a builtin translation function that intends to minimize linguistic barriers between users.This has been described as “surprisingly accurate”.But as translation agency Global Voices points out, social media usage across cultures differs greatly, and no builtin algorithm (算法) can translate this.
Another way social media has made progress in breaking down the language barrier is with AI chatbots.Chatbots are gaining popularity on social media for their smart interactions.Some have said chatbots could eventually be used to teach languages.They say the best way of learning a language is to try speaking it, and with social media dominating communication, who's to say speaking to a chatbot is not just as good?
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社交媒体对语言发展的影响,包括新词汇的创造、旧词意的变化以及跨文化交流上的促进作用。
5.How has social media contributed to the development of language in Paragraph 2?
A.By introducing new vocabulary.
B.By encouraging formal language usage.
C.By changing the original meaning of words.
D.By improving crosscultural communication.
√
解析:选A。细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,数十个术语和短语起源于社交媒体,说明社交媒体引入了语言新词汇。故选A。
6.Which word has changed its meaning due to social media?
A.Emoji.
B.Selfie.
C.Add.
D.Photobomb.
√
解析:选C。细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,“add”这个词由于社交媒体而改变了其意义,现在指的是发送邀请以连接社交媒体账户。故选C。
7.What does Global Voices say about the translation function of social media platforms?
A.It lacks accuracy in practical application.
B.It fails to recognize informal language.
C.It should further improve the builtin algorithm.
D.It does not fully deal with cultural differences in language use.
√
解析:选D。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“But as translation agency Global Voices points out, social media usage across cultures differs greatly, and no builtin algorithm can translate this.”可推知,社交媒体平台的翻译功能并没有完全解决语言使用中的文化差异问题。故选D。
8.According to the last paragraph, what is some people's attitude towards chatbots when it comes to language learning?
A.Positive.
B.Negative.
C.Indifferent.
D.Uncertain.
√
解析:选A。推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,聊天机器人因其智能互动而在社交媒体上越来越受欢迎,与聊天机器人对话也是一种学习方式,表明一些人对聊天机器人在语言学习上持积极态度。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分,共15分)
Every year I'd read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world.It is quite 1 to choose whom to admit.However, in the mess of SAT scores and recommendations, one 2 is always irresistible in a candidate: kindness.
The most 3 indication of kindness came from a student who had excellent scores and all kinds of 4 we valued, but attached a letter of recommendation from a school security 5 , which eventually made him 6 .Letters of recommendation are 7 written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes.
The security guard wrote that he supported this student's admission because of his 8 .This young man was the only person in the school who knew the names of every member of the guard staff.He 9 off lights in empty rooms, greeted the hallway monitor each morning and tidied the classroom after his peers left school.This student, the security guard wrote, had a(n) 10 respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power.
The letter offered us a(n) 11 into a student's life in the moments when nothing “counted”.The admission of that student was officially 12 by the admissions committee.
Next year there might be a 13 of security guard recommendations due to this essay.But if it means students will start paying as much 14 to the people who clean their classrooms as they do to their principals and teachers, I'm happy to help start that 15 .
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了一个学生因为善良得到学校保安推荐并打动学校审核人员的故事。
1.A.easy
B.tough
C.disappointing
D.depressing
√
解析:选B。由上文“over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world”可知,申请信很多,所以怎样选择是“困难的”。故选B。
2.A.ability
B.quality
C.limitation
D.disadvantage
√
解析:选B。由下文“kindness”可知,这是一种“品质”。故选B。
3.A.surprising
B.efficient
C.common
D.amusing
√
解析:选A。由下文“respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power”可知,对所有人一视同仁,这是一种“令人惊讶的”善意。故选A。
4.A.options
B.failures
C.qualifications
D.requirements
√
解析:选C。由下文“we valued”以及语境可知,这里指他拥有我们所看重的各种“资质”。故选C。
5.A.guard
B.tutor
C.principal
D.advisor
√
解析:选A。由下文“The security guard wrote”可知,这封信来自学校“保安”。故选A。
6.A.carry on
B.stand out
C.give up
D.run out
√
解析:选B。由下文“written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes”可知,推荐信一般由权威人士来写,而这封来自保安,所以让推荐人“脱颖而出”。故选B。
7.A.barely
B.apparently
C.rarely
D.typically
√
解析:选D。由下文“written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes”以及语境可知,推荐信“通常”由权威人士来写。故选D。
8.A.wisdom
B.bravery
C.courage
D.consideration
√
解析:选D。由下文“respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power”可知,由于被推荐者“对他人的体贴”,所以保安推荐他。故选D。
9.A.set
B.went
C.switched
D.put
√
解析:选C。由下文“off lights in empty rooms”可知,这里指“关掉”灯,switch off表“关掉”,符合句意。故选C。
10.
A.flexible
B.accurate
C.equal
D.initial
√
解析:选C。由下文“for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power”可知,这名学生对每个人都是“平等的”尊重。故选C。
A.concept
B.barrier
C.vision
D.insight
√
解析:选D。由下文“a student's life”以及语境可知,这封信让“我们”“了解”这名学生的生活。故选D。
A.approved
B.rejected
C.ignored
D.denied
√
解析:选A。由下文“by the admissions committee”以及语境可知,这里指录取委员会正式“批准”录取了这名学生。故选A。
A.decrease
B.trace
C.flood
D.shortage
√
解析:选C。由下文“due to this essay”以及语境可知,大家通过这篇文章看到保安推荐的信可以录取,所以推测明年将有大批这样的推荐信。a flood of表示“一大批的”,符合句意。故选C。
A.attention
B.money
C.visit
D.energy
√
解析:选A。由本句可知,这里指“关注”打扫教室的人。故选A。
A.policy
B.trend
C.plan
D.career
√
解析:选B。由上文可知,作者很乐意看到更多由保安写推荐信这种“趋势”。故选B。
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