Unit 4 Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking（Word教参）-【精讲精练】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第三册（人教版）

CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA: WORTH THE RISKS? Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger.Many would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives.Yet, despite all this, by the end of1 the trip many were already planning to return.For these people, climbing Qomolangma2 is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful. British mountain climber George Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma, “What we get from this adventure is just sheer3 joy...We do not live to eat and make money.We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life.That is what life means and what life is for.” Sadly, Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924, although his body would not be found until many years later.It is still not known if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma before it took his life. 1．by the end of到……结束时 2．Qomolangma珠穆朗玛峰 3．sheer adj.纯粹的，十足的 Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking 1．Skim the passage and fill in the blanks. 2．What's the main idea of this passage? The passage is Perce Blackborow's diary entries about the great expedition. Choose the best answer according to the text. 1．Why was Perce Blackborow turned down when applying to join the expedition? A．He was too young. B．He had no experience. C．He had no perseverance. D．They needed no more hands. 2．How did Perce Blackborow feel after he was accepted by Sir Ernest Shackleton? A．Afraid.　　　　 B．Proud. C．Regretful. D．Homesick. 3．Why did Shackleton allow Hussey to keep his banjo? A．It was very valuable. B．It took little space. C．It would never sink. D．It could lift the spirits. 4．What kind of people are Frank and Shackleton? A．Selfish and bad­tempered. B．Caring and strong­willed. C．Creative and responsible. D．Adventurous and adaptable. 答案　1～4　ABDB 1．细读短文并找出人物描写的句子。 ①At the age of 19, I am fit and full of vigour. ②But I was so enthusiastic about the idea of going along with them that I secretly went aboard his ship, the Endurance，and hid in a small cupboard. ③How could I become as selfish and bad­tempered as Thomas Orde­Lees！ ④Their genuine concern for others, their perseverance, and their resolve fill me with hope. 2．细读短文并找出失落和绝望的心情描写的句子。 ①And when the ship sank，our hearts sank with it. ②We have been struggling for days, but things on Elephant Island are going from bad to worse. ③However, these happy memories are soon interrupted by a sudden cold rush of air. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　[核心词汇·练透] turn sb down拒绝(某人) turn to　求助于；翻到(书的某页)；转向 turn out 结果是；证明是 turn up 开大；出现；露面 turn over 翻过来；移交 turn one's back on sb/sth 对某人/某事置之不理；背弃某人/某事 [经典佳句]　When I turned to him for help，he turned me down without hesitation, which made me very disappointed.当我向他求助时，他毫不犹豫地拒绝了我，这使我很伤心。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①I regret to inform you that your application has been turned down because the club has already recruited enough members. ②It turned out that the man had been trying to recover it after many years, but had been too afraid to explain himself to anyone. (2025·浙江卷1月) ③这对双胞胎在厨房里焦急地走来走去，这时爸爸出现了。他们马上把做饭的任务交给了爸爸。爸爸没有对他们的要求置之不理，他们的嘴角带着微笑，三个人共同做了母亲节早餐。 The twins were pacing up and down in the kitchen anxiously when Dad turned up and they turned over the cooking task to him straight away.Dad wouldn't turn his back on their request and the three cooked the Mother's Day breakfast，with their lips breaking into a smile. qualified adj.符合资格；具备……的知识(或技能、学历等) (1)be qualified for sth　 有资格获得某物 be qualified to do sth 有资格做某事 (2)qualify vt.& vi. (使)具备资格；(使)合格 qualify sb to do sth 使某人有资格做某事 (3)qualification n. 资格；资历；资格证书 [经典佳句]　Looking back on the days when we studied Chinese poems together, I'm convinced that you are qualified to be an outstanding competitor.回顾我们一起学习中国诗歌的日子，我坚信你有资格成为一名出色的参赛者。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①I hold the strong belief that I am qualified for the position advertised in the newspaper. ②With my English competence and work experience, I am sure I have the qualification　(qualify) for the position.(应用文之申请信) ③我的妈妈是一位慈爱的母亲，一位合格的教师，是我心中真正的英雄。(应用文之人物介绍) My mother is a loving mother, a qualified teacher， and a real hero in my heart. enthusiastic adj.热情的；热心的 (1)be enthusiastic about　对……充满热情 (2)enthusiasm n. 热情；热心 with enthusiasm＝enthusiastically adv. 热情地 [经典佳句]　The villagers are friendly and they always give visitors an enthusiastic welcome.(应用文之邀请信) 村民们很友好，他们总是热情地欢迎游客。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①Without my teacher's guidance，I wouldn't have been enthusiastic about English and absorbed in learning English. ②The Tiangong Class not only broadens our horizons but also sparks our enthusiasm (enthusiastic) for science. ③我不仅热情而且容易相处，这使我能够胜任即将到来的省运动会的志愿者工作。(应用文之申请信) I am not only enthusiastic but also easy to get along with，which makes me qualified for the voluntary work in the approaching Provincial Sports Games. envy n．& vt.羡慕；妒忌 (1)be the envy of　成为羡慕/妒忌的对象 be green with envy 非常妒忌；非常眼红 (2)envy sb (doing) sth 羡慕/妒忌某人(做)某事 (3)envious adj. 羡慕的；忌妒的 [经典佳句]　I envied him being enthusiastic and full of energy and it seemed that he never felt exhausted.我羡慕他的热情和充满活力，他似乎从来没有感到疲惫。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①I was green with envy because she was really dressed to the teeth at the party.(读后续写之情感描写) ②If you are envious (envy) of someone, you want something that they have. ③羡慕别人在考试中取得高分是没有用的，真正重要的是你应该全身心地投入学习。只要你坚持自己的目标，你周围的人就会羡慕你。 It's no use envying others obtaining high grades in the examinations and what really matters is that you should put your heart into studying.Those around you will envy you as long as you stick to your goals. abandon vt.舍弃；抛弃；放弃 n．放任；放纵 (1)abandon oneself to...沉溺于……，纵情于…… abandon doing sth 放弃做某事 (2)with abandon 放纵地，放任地 (3)abandoned adj. 被遗弃的；放纵的 be abandoned to (doing) 沉溺于…… [经典佳句]　Faced with people's misunderstanding, he never complained or abandoned his dream.(应用文之演讲稿) 面对人们的误解，他从不抱怨，也不放弃自己的梦想。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/一句多译 ①The girls jumped up and down and waved their arms with abandon. ②They abandoned carrying (carry) out the plan for lack of money. ③他沉溺于在线游戏，这极大地影响了他的学业。 a．He abandoned himself to online games，which had a very bad effect on his academic performance. b．He was abandoned to online games，which had a very bad effect on his academic performance. belongings n．[pl.]财物；动产 (1)personal belongings 私人财物 (2)belonging n. 归属 a sense of belonging 归属感 (3)belong vi. 属于 belong to属于……；是……的成员(不用于进行时态和被动语态) [经典佳句]　I eventually found a sense of belonging and a long­expected smile flickered across my lips.(读后续写之喜悦情绪描写) 我最终找到了一种归属感，我的嘴角露出了久违的笑容。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①When he joined the club，he felt a sense of belonging (belong)． ②I sit in my apartment today, loving each of the belongings (belong) that share our small space. (2025·全国一卷) ③成功属于那些有决心、有信心、有毅力的人。(读后续写之主旨升华) Success belongs to those who have determination，confidence and perseverance. resolve vi.& vt.决定；决心；解决(问题或困难) n．决心；坚定的信念 (1)resolve to do sth　决定做某事 resolve on 决定/决心…… (2)resolution n. 决议；解决；坚定 [经典佳句]　I have resolved to assign the most challenging task to Tom—a hard­working and enthusiastic man. 我已经决定把这项最具有挑战性的任务分配给汤姆——一个既勤奋又热情的人。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①Now the number of students who resolve on studying abroad after graduation is on the decrease. ②Touched by her resolution(resolve), he had no alternative but to offer his assistance. ③你应该向你的朋友道歉，这可以解决矛盾，让你的朋友冷静下来。(应用文之建议信) You should apologise to your friend, which can resolve the conflicts and let your friend calm down. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　[重点句型·通关] 教材原句：Endurance became stuck in the ice as we approached Antarctica. 在我们靠近南极时，“坚忍”号卡在了冰里。 (1)as用作连词，可以引导时间状语从句、原因状语从句、让步状语从句、方式状语从句。 (2)as引导让步状语从句时，句子用部分倒装结构。 [句式分析]　as引导状语从句 [经典佳句]　As the craftsman came into the classroom, we gave him a warm welcome and two boys helped him with the tool box. 当那位工匠走进教室时，我们热烈欢迎，两个男孩帮他拿工具箱。 [即时训练]　完成句子/句式升级 ①由于天气如此糟糕，我们不得不推迟我们期待已久的冒险，我们失望地垂下了头。(读后续写之失望情绪描写) As the weather was so bad，we had to delay our long­awaited adventure and we hung our heads in disappointment. ② 俗话说：“入乡随俗”。 As the old saying goes，“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” ③Although he is a child，he behaves as if he were an adult. →Child as he is，he behaves as if he were an adult.(倒装句) 教材原句：Soon after we arrived, Shackleton left us to find help on South Georgia Island, 1,320 kilometres away — the voyage was too dangerous and difficult for all of us to make it in our small boats.我们来到此处之后不久，沙克尔顿就离开我们，前往1 320公里之外的南乔治亚岛寻求帮助——这一航行对于我们所有人而言太危险、太艰难了，乘坐小船，肯定无法使每个人都到达。 (1)“too＋形容词/副词(for sb)＋to do sth”表示否定意义，意为“太……而不能……”。 (2)当too ...to ...用来修饰表达人的态度、情绪倾向的形容词，如anxious，eager，glad，happy，pleased，ready，willing等时，动词不定式表示肯定意义。 (3)can't/can never ...too ...意为“再怎么……也不过分”。 [句式分析]　too ...to ...太……而不能…… [经典佳句]　It was too difficult for me to pull my head out of the giant pumpkin.Hence, I was too eager to turn to my father for assistance. 对我来说，把我的头从巨大的南瓜中拔出来太难了。因此，我急于向父亲寻求帮助。 [即时训练]　完成句子 ①得知你在比赛中获得了一等奖我太高兴了，因此我写信表示祝贺。 I am too glad to learn that you have won the first prize in the contest，so I'm writing to convey my sincere congratulations. ②要不是你慷慨的帮助，我不会找到一份体面的工作。因此，我怎么感谢你都不为过。 But for your generous help，I wouldn't have found a decent job.So I can't thank you too much. Ⅰ.教材语块必备 1．apply to join the expedition申请加入探险队 2．personal belongings个人物品 3．keep our spirits up振奋我们的精神 4．manage to survive设法活下来 5．go from bad to worse每况愈下 6．feel low感到沮丧 7．hold on坚持住 8．go aboard his ship上他的船 Ⅱ.完成句子 1．It happened that(碰巧)Daniel's English teacher Mr Smith was walking nearby.(读后续写之动作描写) 2．Without your selfless devotion(没有你的无私奉献), we couldn't have made such great progress.(应用文之感谢信) 3．He won't turn down those who are qualified (拒绝那些符合资格的人) for the position. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $