Unit 4 Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit&Reading-【金版新学案】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第四册同步课堂高效讲义配套课件（译林版）

该高中英语课件围绕“终身学习”主题，通过话题金句、单元导入及阅读文章，构建“意义阐释—方法指导—实践应用”的学习支架，帮助学生理解终身学习的重要性及具体路径，衔接语言知识与实际运用。 其亮点在于融合文化意识（引用孔子名言等）、思维品质（批判性思维训练）和学习能力（在线课程利用等策略），通过语法注释、词汇拓展及微写作活动，提升学生语言理解与表达能力，教师可借助分层练习和互动探究优化教学，助力学生养成终身学习习惯。

Unit 4　Never too old to learn 背话题金句，写高分文章 1．To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting. 读书不加思考，如同吃东西不经消化。 2．He who will not learn when he is young will regret it when he is old. 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。 3．There is no royal road to learning. 学问之路无捷径。 4．You can learn from everyone. 三人行必有我师。 5．There is no end to learning. 学无止境。 单元话题导入 Learning：A Lifelong Career 　　As food is to the body，so is learning to the mind.Our bodies grow and muscles develop with the intake① of adequate② nutritious③food.Likewise，we should keep learning day by day to maintain our keen mental power and expand our intellectual④capacity.Constant learning supplies us with inexhaustible⑤fuel for driving us to sharpen our power of reasoning⑥，analysis，and judgment.　Learning incessantly⑦is the surest way to keep pace with the times in the information age，and reliable warrant of success in times of uncertainty. 单元话题导入 　　Once learning stops，vegetation sets in.It is a common fallacy⑧to regard school as the only workshop for the acquisition⑨ of knowledge.On the contrary，learning should be a never-ending process，from the cradle to the grave.With the world changing so fast，to cease learning for just a few days will make a person lag behind.What's worse，the animal instinct dormant deep in our sub-conscious will come to life，weakening our will to pursue our noble ideas，undermining our determination to sweep away obstacles to our success and strangling our desire for the refinement of our character.Lack of learning will inevitably lead to the stagnation of the mind，or even worse，its fossilization.Therefore，to stay mentally young，we have to take learning as a lifelong career. 单元话题导入 阅读助手 ①intake n．吸收，摄入 ②adequate adj.足够的 ③nutritious adj.有营养的；营养丰富的 ④intellectual adj.智力的，脑力的 ⑤inexhaustible adj.取之不尽的，用之不竭的 ⑥reasoning n．推理 ⑦incessantly adv.不停地，不断地 ⑧fallacy n．谬论 ⑨acquisition n．获得，得到 Section Ⅰ　Welcome to the unit & Reading 内容索引 整体预习 1 语篇理解 2 课时精练 5 夯实双基 3 互动探究 4 整体预习 返回 ①point out 指出 原文呈现 名师圈点 Learning for life 　　The more I learn，the better I know how much there is still left to learn[1].As I journey through my life[2]，I have become aware that acquiring knowledge is not only a means by which you can better understand the world[3]，but also a way of appreciating how much，as an individual，you do not know.The ability to admit this should not be perceived as a weakness，but as a strength.I once had an art teacher，pointing out① that it is not only what you can see that is important，but also what you cannot see[4]. [1]本句为“the＋比较级...，the＋比较级...”句型。 [2]as引导时间状语从句。 [3]by which引导定语从句，修饰先行词a means。 [4]本句为主从复合句。pointing out...为动词-ing形式作状语，其中it作形式主语；第一个that引导宾语从句；“it is not only what you can see that is important，but also what you cannot see”为强调句型，两个what均引导主语从句。 ②blank adj.空白的 n．空白处，空格 ③vital adj.至关重要的 ④composition n．构图；构成，成分；作品；作曲艺术 ⑤educator n．教育家；教育工作者 ⑥Confucius n．孔子 原文呈现 名师圈点 When I drew a still life，it was impressed upon me that the blank② spaces between the objects were just as vital③to the success of the composition④ as the actual objects themselves[5].Also，as the great educator⑤Confucius⑥stated，“When you know a thing，to recognize that you know it；and when you do not know a thing，to recognize that you do not know it—that is wisdom.” [5]本句为主从复合句。when引导时间状语从句；that引导主语从句，在句中作真正的主语。 ⑦be exposed to 接触，面临；暴露于，暴露在 ⑧furthermore adv.此外；而且；再者 ⑨bound adj.一定会，很可能会；有义务(做某事) be bound to一定会，很可能会 ⑩generate vt.产生；生成；引起 ⑪all the time一直 ⑫to the extent到……的程度 ⑬keep pace with 与……步调一致；与……并驾齐驱 原文呈现 名师圈点 　　It is vital to remain lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world.As you progress through life，you may study and work in new environments. Consequently，you will be exposed to⑦ many new ideas，beliefs，practices and learning experiences. Furthermore⑧，the production of knowledge is bound to⑨ grow rapidly.New knowledge is constantly being generated⑩and what you already know[6] is being revised all the time⑪，to the extent⑫that it can be difficult to keep pace with⑬ the latest developments[7]. [6]what引导主语从句。 [7]that引导同位语从句，作名词extent的同位语。 ⑭resolve vt.& vi.解决；表决；决心，决定 n．决心，坚定的信念 ⑮refresh vt.使变新；使恢复精力；使想起 ⑯lifelong learning 终身学习 原文呈现 名师圈点 Indeed，you may one day do jobs that do not yet exist[8]，use technologies that are not yet developed[9] and resolve⑭ problems that are not yet problems[10]! This is not to suggest that there is no need for you to study in school but to acknowledge that refreshing⑮your knowledge through lifelong learning⑯ is both essential and beneficial. [8]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词jobs。 [9]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词technologies。 [10]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词problems。 ⑰proceed vi.继续，接着做；行进；前往 ⑱have an open mind 有着开放的胸怀，愿听取(接受、考虑)别人的意见(想法) ⑲objective adj.客观的；客观存在的；宾格的 n．目标，目的 ⑳criticize vt.&vi.批评，批判，挑剔，指责；评价 ㉑differ from与……不同 ㉒critical thinking批判性思维 ㉓inquire vi.& vt.询问，打听 ㉔assess vt.评估；评定(性质、质量)；估算；估定(数量、价值) 原文呈现 名师圈点 　　So，how can you proceed⑰？ Firstly，lifelong learning is an attitude.Lifelong learners are those who have an open mind⑱[11].Be objective⑲ and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas.Do not criticize⑳ them or reject them simply because they differ from㉑what you know or believe[12].At the same time，you need to develop critical thinking㉒ skills so that you do not blindly accept new ideas.Instead，you should inquire㉓ further to assess㉔the truth of what you are being told. [11]who引导定语从句，修饰先行词those。 [12]what引导宾语从句。 ㉕take advantage of 利用…… ㉖register vi.& vt.登记，注册 n．语体风格，语域；登记表 ㉗subscribe vi.订阅；定期订购(或订阅等) subscribe to 订阅；定期订购(或订阅等)；同意，赞成 原文呈现 名师圈点 Secondly，take advantage of㉕ opportunities for lifelong learning—for example，you could register㉖ online and subscribe to㉗e-learning courses，which have become increasingly popular in recent years[13]. [13]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词e-learning courses。 ㉘concrete adj.确实的，具体的；有形的，实在的 n．混凝土 ㉙comprehension n．理解力，领悟能力；理解练习 原文呈现 名师圈点 You could also visit the local library，where resources are rich and diverse[14].Finally，understand that it is not sufficient to simply know something or to understand what you know，because for knowledge to have concrete㉘ value，it must be applied.Importantly，after its application，there must then follow a review process of analysis，evaluation and improvement so that your comprehension㉙ of the world becomes a continuous process. [14]where引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the local library。 ㉚in summary 总的来说，总而言之 ㉛cease vi.&vt.(使)停止，终止，结束 ㉜self-worth n．自我价值感 原文呈现 名师圈点 　　In summary㉚，in a world of constant change，one should never cease㉛to learn.Lifelong learning will help you develop your skills and further your career，and will boost your sense of self-worth㉜ and keep your mind active.Therefore，know what you know[15] and use it；know what you do not know[16] and embrace it；know that you will never know all there is to know and wonder at it. [15]what引导宾语从句。 [16]what引导宾语从句。 译文参考 终身学习 我学得越多，就越清楚自己还有多少东西要学。在我的人生旅途中，我意识到获取知识不仅是一种更好地了解世界的方式，也是一种作为个体理解你有多少不知道的知识的方式。有能力承认这一点不应该被视为一个弱点，而是一个优点。我曾经的一位美术老师指出，不仅你所能看到的很重要，而且你看不到的也很重要。当我在画静物时，我意识到，成功的构图中，物体之间的留白和实际的物体本身一样关键。而且，正如伟大教育家孔子所言：“知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。” 在一个瞬息万变的世界里，终身学习是至关重要的。随着人生的不断前进，你可能会在新的环境中学习和工作，因此，你会接触到许多新的想法、信仰、做法和学习经验。此外，知识的生产一定会迅速增长。新知识不断产生，你既有的知识也在不断更新，以至于很难跟上最新的发展。的确，可能有一天你会从事目前还不存在的职业，使用现在还未开发的技术，解决当下还不是问题的问题！这并不是说你没有必要在学校学习，而是要承认通过终身学习来更新你的知识是必要和有益的。 那么，如何进行呢？首先，终身学习是一种态度。终身学习者是那些思想开放的(易于接受新事物的)人。要客观，对新知识和新想法保持开放的态度。不要仅仅因为它们与你所知道或相信的有差异而批评或拒绝它们。与此同时，你需要培养批判性思维技能，这样你就不会盲目接受新想法。相反，你应该进一步询问，以评估你被告知的真相。其次，利用终身学习的机会——例如，你可以在线注册，订阅在线学习课程，近年来这类课程越来越受欢迎。你也可以去当地的图书馆，那里的资源丰富多样。最后，要明白仅仅知道一些知识或理解你所知道的知识是不够的，因为知识要有具体的价值，它必须得到应用。重要的是，在应用它之后，必须遵循一个分析、评估和改进的审查过程，这样你对世界的理解就会成为一个持续的过程。 总之，在一个不断变化的世界里，人不应该停止学习。终身学习将有助于培养技能，延长职业生涯，而且可以提升自我价值意识，保持思维活跃。因此，知己所知，知其所用；知所不知，欣然接受；知永远不会穷尽所有知识，并对其惊叹不已。 返回 语篇理解 返回 一、整体理解 Match the paragraphs with the main ideas. Para.1 A．One should never cease to learn. Para.2 B．It is important to acquire knowledge throughout life and understand how much you do not know. Para.3 C．The reasons for lifelong learning. Para.4 D．Ways of remaining lifelong learning. 二、细节理解 Read the text carefully and choose the best answers. 1．According to Paragraph 1，what has the author learnt from his art teacher? A．What you can see in a painting is important. B．What you can not see in a painting can be ignored. C．The theory about painting should be put into practice. D．The blank spaces between the objects were just as vital as the actual objects themselves. √ 2．Why should we be lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world? ①life can be boring and dull without learning； ②the production of knowledge is bound to grow rapidly； ③it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments； ④ you will be exposed to many new ideas，beliefs，practices and learning experiences； A．②③④ B．①②③ C．①②④ D．①③④ √ 3．What is the writing purpose of Paragraph 4? A．To show us how to be a lifelong learner. B．To show some examples of lifelong learners. C．To tell us the reason for being a lifelong learner. D．To offer some background information about the necessity of lifelong learning. 4．What is the author's attitude towards lifelong learning? A．Doubtful. B．Neutral. C．Supportive. D．Indifferent. √ √ 三、品质升华 Why do you think learning is important? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 　　Learning is important to our survival and development.We are born with basic survival instincts，but to continue surviving in our world we must learn a variety of things such as social behaviour and intellectual knowledge.We must also learn to adapt to the ever-changing world and what we learn throughout our lives influences our physical，mental，intellectual and social development.Besides，acquiring new knowledge and skills can be fun because it opens up opportunities to different experiences. 四、难句解构 1．As I journey through my life，I have become aware that acquiring knowledge is not only a means by which you can better understand the world，but also a way of appreciating how much，as an individual，you do not know. 句式分析　本句为主从复合句。句中as引导_________从句；by which引导_____从句，修饰先行词means。 尝试翻译　______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 时间状语 定语 在我的人生旅途中，我意识到获取知识不仅是一种更好地了解世界的方式，也是一种作为个体理解你有多少不知道的知识的方式。 2．When I drew a still life，it was impressed upon me that the blank spaces between the objects were just as vital to the success of the composition as the actual objects themselves. 句式分析　本句为主从复合句。句中when引导_________从句；it作形式主语，that引导_____从句，在句中作真正的主语。 尝试翻译　______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ 时间状语 主语 当我在画静物时，我意识到，成功的构图中，物体之间的留白和实际的物体本身一样关键。 3．New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time，to the extent that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments. 句式分析　本句为主从复合句。句中what引导_____从句；that引导_______从句，作名词extent的同位语。 尝试翻译　______________________________________________________ ___________________________ 返回 主语 同位语 新知识不断产生，你既有的知识也在不断更新，以至于很难跟上最新的发展。 夯实双基 返回 1．an _________ analysis　　　　 客观的分析 2．________ a company 注册一个公司 3．a ________ floor 混凝土地面 4．an ________ concept 抽象的概念 5．a white _____ 一只白天鹅 核心单词 objective register concrete abstract swan 1．_______adj.空白的n.空白处，空格 →blankly adv.茫然地，毫无表情地 2．_____________n.构图；构成，成分；作品；作曲艺术 →compose vt.& vi.作曲；组成；撰写；使镇静 →composer n．作曲家 3．__________n.教育家；教育工作者 →educate vt.教育 →education n．教育，培养 4．_________vt.& vi.解决；表决；决心，决定n.决心，坚定的信念 →resolved adj.下定决心的，断然的，坚决的 拓展单词 blank composition educator resolve 5．_________vt.使变新；使恢复精力；使想起 →refreshed adj.恢复了精力的，精神振作的 →refreshing adj.令人耳目一新的；别具一格的；使人精力充沛的；使人凉爽的 →refreshment n．恢复活力；焕发精神 →refreshments n．茶点，点心和饮料 6．___________vt.&vi.批评，批判，挑剔，指责；评价 →critical adj.批评的，批判性的，挑剔的；关键的，至关紧要的 →critic n．批评家；评论家，评论员 →criticism n．批评，批判；责备，指责 refresh criticize 7．_______ vi.& vt.询问，打听 →inquiry n．调查；查询；询问，打听；(官方的)查问 →inquiring adj.好问的，爱探索的；探询的，追究的 8．_________ vi.订阅；定期订购(或订阅等) →subscriber n．(报刊等的)订阅人，订购者，订户 →subscription n．订阅，订购；(报刊等的)订阅费，订购款 9．_______________n.理解力，领悟能力；理解练习 →comprehend vt.理解，领悟 →comprehensive adj.全面的；综合性的 10．____________n.假定，假设 →assume vt.假设，认为；承担(责任)；获得(权利)；呈现；假装 →assumed adj.假定的；假设的 inquire subscribe comprehension assumption 第一组　汉译英 1．指出　　　　　　　　　　 __________ 2．接触，面临；暴露于，暴露在 _____________ 3．一定会，很可能会 _____________ 4．与……步调一致；与……并驾齐驱 ____________________ 5．利用…… ___________________ 6．订阅；定期订购(或订阅等)；同意，赞成 _____________ 重点短语 point out be exposed to be bound to keep pace with sb/sth take advantage of subscribe to 第二组　英译汉 7．all the time　　　　　 ______ 8．to the extent _____________ 9．lifelong learning _________ 10．have an open mind __________________________________ ______________________ 11．critical thinking ___________ 12．in summary ___________________ 一直 到……的程度 终身学习 有着开放的胸怀，愿听取(接受、考虑)别人的意见(想法) 批判性思维 总的来说，总而言之 根据课文语境和汉语提示补全句子 1．“the＋比较级...，the＋比较级...”句型 _______________________________(我学的越多，就越清楚) how much there is still left to learn. 2．动词不定式(短语)作定语 The ability _______________(承认这一点) should not be perceived as a weakness，but as a strength. 3．make＋宾语＋宾语补足语 Be objective and ____________________(使你保持开放) to new knowledge and ideas. 典型句式 The more I learn，the better I know to admit this make yourself open 返回 互动探究 返回 核心词汇精研 1 blank adj.空白的n.空白处，空格 (教材原句)When I drew a still life，it was impressed upon me that the blank spaces between the objects were just as vital to the success of the composition as the actual objects themselves. 当我在画静物时，我意识到，成功的构图中，物体之间的留白和实际的物体本身一样关键。 (1)go blank　　　　 (脑子)突然一片空白 draw a blank 无回音；无结果；无收获 blank sth out 掩盖，遮盖；刻意忘记，抹去记忆 (2)blankly adv. 茫然地，毫无表情地 佳句　His mind went so blank that little did he write down for the first ten minutes in the test. 考试前十分钟，他的大脑一片空白以至于他什么也没有写下。 名师点津　blank作形容词时，还有“无表情的，木然的”之意；作动词时，意为“毫不理睬；突然忘掉；突然思路模糊”。 ◎练透——写出下列句中blank的含义/单句语法填空 ①Please write your information in the blanks at the top of the page. ______________ ②She stared at me with a blank expression on her face. __________________ ③I saw her on the bus this morning，but she totally blanked me. __________ ④Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ________ ⑤She stared _______ (blank) into space，not knowing what to say next. ⑥I keep trying to pass the math exam but each time I try it I draw __ blank. 空白处，空格 无表情的，木然的 毫不理睬 空白的 blankly a ◎写美——微写作 ⑦She had tried to __________ the whole experience. 她曾试图把全部经历从记忆中抹去。 ⑧My mind ___________ when the professor asked me to answer a question. 当教授让我回答问题的时候，我脑子一片空白。 blank out went blank 2 composition n．构图；构成，成分；作品；作曲艺术 (教材原句)When I drew a still life，it was impressed upon me that the blank spaces between the objects were just as vital to the success of the composition as the actual objects themselves. 当我在画静物时，我意识到，成功的构图中，物体之间的留白和实际的物体本身一样关键。 (1)compose vt.& vi.　　　 作曲；组成；撰写；使镇静 be composed of＝be made up of＝consist of 由……组成 compose oneself 使某人镇定 (2)composer n. 作曲家 佳句　Mozart's compositions are undoubtedly among the world's greatest. 莫扎特的作品无疑位列于世界上最伟大的作品之中。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①Researchers will also analyze the samples' ___________ (compose) to broaden the knowledge about the far side of the moon. ②Xian Xinghai，one of the greatest Chinese __________ (composer)，composed many famous pieces of music that have inspired Chinese from generation to generation. ③She took a deep breath to compose _______ (she) before she went on stage. ④The United Kingdom is a state located at north-west Europe，which is composed ___ four countries：England，Scotland，Wales and Northern Ireland. composition composers herself of ◎写美——微写作 ⑤It is universally acknowledged that life ______________________________ ______________． 大家都知道，生活中不仅有阳光，还有风雨。 is composed of not only sunshine but also storms 3 bound adj.一定会，很可能会；有义务(做某事) (教材原句)Furthermore，the production of knowledge is bound to grow rapidly. 此外，知识的生产一定会迅速增长。 (1)be bound to do sth　　 一定会做某事；很可能会做某事 be bound to be sth 一定会是……；很可能会是…… (2)be bound for 开往，驶往(某地) (3)be bound by sth (to do sth) 受(法律、义务或情况)约束(必须做某事)； 有义务(做某事) (4)be bound up with 与……密切相关的 佳句　As long as you take my advice，you are bound to have the most unforgettable experience during your college in Beijing. 只要你采纳我的建议，你一定会在北京上大学期间拥有最难忘的经历。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①With so many destinations to choose from，you are bound ________(have) a good time in your vacation. ②This section of the road is so narrow that it is bound ______ (be) very crowded now and then. ③A photo shows a bullet train bound ___ Beijing is leaving the Wuhan Railway Station in Wuhan，Central China's Hubei Province. ④You are bound ___ the contract to pay before the end of the month. ◎写美——微写作 ⑤Our future development __________________ the prosperity of our country. 我们的未来发展是和祖国的繁荣昌盛休戚相关的。 to have to be for by is bound up with 4 keep pace with sb/sth 与……步调一致；与……并驾齐驱 (教材原句)New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time，to the extent that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments. 新知识不断产生，你既有的知识也在不断更新，以至于很难跟上最新的发展。 (1)pace up and down　　　 踱来踱去 (2)pace oneself 调整自己的工作(或活动)节奏 (3)pick up the pace 加快节奏(或步伐) (4)at a...pace 以……步调(速度) at one's own pace 按自己的节奏 佳句　She found it hard to keep pace with him as he strode off. 他大步走开了，她感到很难跟上他。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①English language teaching should keep pace ____ the development of times and international tendency. ②Life in the cities is very different from that in the countryside，where things move __ a quieter and slower pace. ③It was so cold that the people waiting for the bus ______(pace) up and down，trying to keep warm. ④You need to pace ________ (you) and get enough rest. ◎写美——微写作 ⑤With the gradual return to normal life，consumption recovery ___________________． 随着逐步恢复正常生活，消费复苏将加快步伐。 with at paced yourself will pick up the pace 5 resolve vt.& vi.解决；表决；决心，决定n.决心，坚定的信念 (教材原句)Indeed，you may one day do jobs that do not yet exist，use technologies that are not yet developed and resolve problems that are not yet problems! 的确，可能有一天你会从事目前还不存在的职业，使用现在还未开发的技术，解决当下还不是问题的问题！ (1)resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis 解决问题/争端/冲突/危机 resolve to do sth＝resolve on/upon doing sth 决定做某事，决心做某事 make a resolve to do sth 决心做某事 (2)resolved adj. 下定决心的，断然的，坚决的 be resolved to do sth 决心做某事 佳句　Cultural relics represent the wisdom of our ancestors，so our country has resolved to spare no effort to protect them. 文化遗产代表我们祖先的智慧，因此我们国家决定不遗余力地保护它们。 名师点津　动词修饰名词resolve时，常用动词不定式形式作定语：sb's resolve to do sth意为“某人做某事的决心”。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①According to the law，people's complaints must ____________ (resolve) within 10 days of the date of acceptance. ②None of these setbacks could weaken her resolve __________ (become) a doctor. ③Local governments lately have taken more__________(resolve) measures to stabilize their property markets. ④After failing in his examination，he resolved ________ one last try the following year. be resolved to become resolved on/upon ◎写美——一句多译 他决定明天一早就离开。 ⑤He ________________ to leave early in the next morning.(resolve n．) ⑥He ___________________ early in the next morning.(resolve vt.) ⑦He ________________________ early in the next morning.(resolved adj.) made a resolve resolved to leave was resolved to leave 6 criticize vt.&vi.批评，批判，挑剔，指责；评价 (教材原句)Do not criticize them or reject them simply because they differ from what you know or believe. 不要仅仅因为它们与你所知道或相信的有差异而批评或拒绝它们。 (1)criticize sb for sth　 因某事批评/指责某人 (2)critical adj. 批评的，批判性的；挑剔的；至关紧要的 (3)criticism n. 批评，指责；(尤指对书、音乐等的)评论 佳句　His mother had rarely criticized him or any of her other children. 他母亲很少批评他或她的其他孩子。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①In the terms of customer satisfaction，the policy should not ___________ (criticize)． ②The movie star's rude behavior in public aroused widespread _________ (criticize) from all walks of life. ③Have you ever come across someone who was overly ________ (criticize)? ◎写美——微写作 ④You should not _______________________________ you cheat in the exam. 你不能因为他没有帮助你在考试中作弊而责备他。 be criticized criticism critical criticize him for not helping 7 inquire vi.& vt.询问，打听 (教材原句)Instead，you should inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told. 相反，你应该进一步询问，以评估你被告知的真相。 (1)inquire (of sb) about sth　　 询问(某人)某事 inquire into sth 调查某事，查问某事 (2)inquiry n. 调查；查询；询问，打听；(官方的)查问 (3)inquiring adj. 好问的，爱探索的；探询的，追究的 佳句　I'm writing to you in the hope of inquiring some details of the two-week journey. 我写信给你是想了解这两周旅行的一些细节。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①He inquired _____ the children's study and living conditions，telling them to attain a well-rounded development. ②She inquired ___ him the reason for not coming to the party. ③A team of experts were appointed to inquire ____ the cause of the accident. ④An official _______(inquire) has been launched into the cause of the accident. ⑤Parents should help children to develop an _________(inquire) attitude to learning. ◎写美——微写作 ⑥He _______________________ our work and life in the countryside. 他向我们了解我们在农村的工作和生活情况。 about of into inquiry inquiring inquired of us about subscribe vi.订阅；定期订购(或订阅等) (教材原句)Secondly，take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning—for example，you could register online and subscribe to e-learning courses，which have become increasingly popular in recent years. 其次，利用终身学习的机会——例如，你可以在线注册，订阅在线学习课程，近年来这类课程越来越受欢迎。 (1)subscribe to　　　　 定期订购(或订阅等)；同意，赞成 (2)subscriber n. (报刊的)订阅人，订购者，订户 (3)subscription n. 订阅，订购；(报刊等的)订阅费，订购款 cancel/renew a subscription 退订/续订 佳句　Using the money I earned in the holiday，I have subscribed to several magazines recently. 用我在假期里赚到的钱，我最近订阅了好几本杂志。 8 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①We realized we could not succeed without the guidance of science and technology，so I began to subscribe ___ various magazines. ②Any __________ (subscribe) who wants newspaper delivered to his or her house should pay an extra fee. ③If you want to enjoy the service，you must pay the ____________ (subscribe) ahead of time. ◎写美——微写作 ④___________________________ that a good parent-children relationship is based on mutual understanding and respect. 我们所有人都赞成这个观点，好的亲子关系是基于相互理解和尊重的。 to subscriber subscription All of us subscribe to the view comprehension n．理解力，领悟能力；理解练习 (教材原句)Importantly，after its application，there must then follow a review process of analysis，evaluation and improvement so that your comprehension of the world becomes a continuous process. 重要的是，在应用它之后，必须遵循一个分析、评估和改进的审查过程，这样你对世界的理解就会成为一个持续的过程。 (1)above/beyond one's comprehension　 某人无法理解，超出了某人的理解范围 comprehension of 对……的理解 (2)comprehend vt. 理解，领悟 comprehensible adj. 可理解的；能懂的 9 佳句　The poems were within children's comprehension，so they were easy to recite. 这些诗符合孩子们的理解范围，所以很容易背诵。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①The task requires a good _____________ (comprehend) of complex instructions. ②Only with the help of teachers can the complex concept ________________ (comprehend) by students. ③Her writing is barely ______________(comprehend) to me. ◎写美——微写作 ④His behaviour was completely ________________________________． 我完全无法理解他的行为。 comprehension be comprehended comprehensible above/beyond my comprehension abstract adj.抽象的，纯理论的vt.把……抽象出，提取 (教材原句)In other words，it is a way to proceed from the particular to the general，from the specific to the abstract. 换句话说，这是一种从特殊到一般，从具体到抽象的方式。 abstract knowledge/principles 抽象的知识/原理 in the abstract 抽象地；理论上 abstract sth from sth 把……从……中提取出来；从……中抽取…… 佳句　This is such an abstract concept that we can't understand it. 这是一个如此抽象的概念，以至于我们无法理解它。 名师点津　abstract还可用作名词，意为“摘要，(文献等的)概要”。 10 ◎练透——写出下列句中abstract的含义/单句语法填空 ①For me，it is not an abstract theory but a personal and painful story. _______ ②In the end he abstracted the most important point from his long speech. ____ ③He read through the papers and made an abstract of their contents. ___________ ④It is easier to explain the theory to him with some examples rather than ___ the abstract. ⑤It is possible to abstract several good points _____ his discussion. ◎写美——微写作 ⑥Such ___________________ is above children's comprehension. 这么抽象的知识超出了孩子们的理解力。 抽象的 提取 摘要，概要 in from abstract knowledge assumption n．假定，假设 (教材原句)Before the first black swan was seen，the assumption was that all swans were white. 在第一只黑天鹅出现之前，这个假设是所有的天鹅都是白色的。 (1)on the assumption that...　　 假定……，假设…… (2)assume v. 假定，假设，认为 assume sb/sth to be 假定/假设某人/某事为…… assuming (that) 假定……(作状语) It is/was generally assumed that... 普遍认为…… (3)assumed adj. 假装的，假的 11 佳句　We are working on the assumption that everyone has the ability to tackle difficult problems. 我们正在假设每个人都有能力解决难题。 名师点津　assuming that...相当于一个表示“假设”的条件状语从句。类似的词还有provided，providing，supposing等。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①Building on this false __________ (assume)，all the process behind it will be problematic. ②We must assume him ______(be) innocent until he is proved guilty. ③_________(assume) he's still alive，how old would he be now? ④The criminal checked into a hotel under an ________ (assume) name to escape from the police. ⑤__ is assumed that global warming and climate change can cause even more disasters in the future. assumption to be Assuming assumed It ◎写美——微写作 ⑥_____________________________________________________，I will organize more colorful after-class activities to enrich our school life. 假如我被选为学生会主席，我将组织更多丰富多彩的课外活动，丰富我们的学校生活。 Assuming that I am chosen to be chairman of the Student Union 重点句型解构 句型公式：动词不定式(短语)作定语 (教材原句)The ability to admit this should not be perceived as a weakness，but as a strength. 有能力承认这一点不应该被视为一个弱点，而是一个优点。 (1)当中心词是序数词或被序数词、形容词最高级及the next，the only，the last，the very等词修饰时，常用动词不定式作后置定语； (2)动词不定式作定语用来修饰的词是抽象名词，常见的有：plan，ability，chance，opportunity，time，way等。 佳句　To learn Chinese well，you must make use of every chance to speak the language. 要学好汉语，你必须利用每一个机会说这门语言。 名师点津　动词不定式作定语时，当句子的主语是动词不定式的逻辑主语时，动词不定式使用主动式表示被动。 ◎练透——单句语法填空 ①The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity ____________(display) their work. ②I don't think him to be the best man ______ (do) the job because he is very careless. ③He is the only artist ___________(achieve) four number ones from a debut album. ④The best way ____________ (strengthen) willpower is to make it into a habit. ⑤The ability ___________ (express) an idea is as important as the idea itself. ◎写美——微写作 ⑥If I have any further news，you will be ____________________________． 如果我有任何进一步的消息，你将是第一个知道的人。 to display to do to achieve to strengthen to express the first person to know 维度一　单词拼写 1．Please write your name in the _____(空白的)space at the top of the page. 2．You can _________(订阅)to my blog to get the latest updates. 3．We have no right to _________(批评)others for behaving in the same way as we do ourselves. 4．All the guests should ________(注册)at the reception desk before entering the hall. 5．Welfare payments will _____(停止)as soon as an individual starts a job. 随堂演练 blank subscribe criticize register cease 维度二　单句语法填空 1．All in all，it is a good ___________(compose)，though there are some silly mistakes in it. 2．If both sides agree，the contract can ___________ (renew) annually. 3．There was widespread _________ (criticize) of the local government's way of handling of the crisis. 4．The event shows China's strong resolve _____________(safeguard) its territorial integrity. 5．She inquired ___ me very politely whether I wanted to continue or not. composition be renewed criticism to safeguard of 维度三　完成句子 1．It's important for a company _________________ changes in the market. 对一家公司来说，跟上市场的变化是很重要的。 2．When two tigers fight，one _____________ get hurt. 两虎相争，必有一伤。 3．We should develop the students' ability _________________________． 我们应该培养学生与他人交流的能力。 to keep pace with is bound to to communicate with others 返回 课时精练 返回 维度一　根据汉语或首字母提示填入单词的适当形式 1．I don't have any ________(具体的)data to back up my ideas. 2．The white _____(天鹅)is a large graceful bird with a long thin neck. 3．Try to stay _________(客观的)about the situation，and this will help you not to become angry. 4．It is impossible for such young children to understand ________ (抽象的)knowledge. 5．Confucius is a great thinker as well as an ________(教育家)in Chinese history. 6．All students have to r_______ before the beginning of the new school year. 7．Before putting into production，we must first i______ about the recent market conditions. 基础达标 concrete swan objective abstract educator egister nquire 维度二　在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 1．The ____________ (subscribe) can be cancelled within 7 days and you can get your money back. 2．His views are grounded on the __________(assume) that all people are equal. 3．Taking breaks between classes makes us students energetic and _________ (refresh) again. 4．If he is lying to you，his eyes will stare _______ (blank) and not dare to look at you in the eyes. 5．By the time the rain ______(cease)，we had already completed over 80% of our task. subscription assumption refreshed blankly ceased 6．Hearing my teacher's encouraging words，I resolved _________ (stick) with my dream until I make some success. 7．How she manages to fit so much into a working day is beyond my _____________ (comprehend)． 8．China has taken effective measures to stimulate domestic demands and is bound ___________(release) profound consumption potential. to stick comprehension to release 维度三　完成句子 1．How he solved the problem is ________________________________． 我难以理解他是如何解决这个问题的。 2．I'd like to __________________________________________________． 我想询问这些新产品的价格。 3．When I saw the exam questions，_____________________． 当我看到考题时，我的脑子变得一片空白。 4．I still have no reason _____________________． 我还是没有理由怀疑他的话。 5．You can ____________________________ for as little as $32 a year. 你每年只需要花32美元就能订阅这份杂志。 above/beyond my comprehension inquire about the price of the new products my mind went blank to doubt his words subscribe to the magazine 维度四　课文语法填空 As I journey through my life，I have become aware that 1._________ (acquire) knowledge is not only a way to better understand the world，but also a way of appreciating how much you do not know. As you progress through life，you may study and work in new environments.Consequently，you will 2.___________(expose) to many new ideas，beliefs，practices and learning experiences.So refreshing your knowledge with lifelong learning is both essential and 3.__________(benefit)． acquiring be exposed beneficial So，how can you proceed? Firstly，lifelong learning is an attitude. Lifelong learners are those who have 4.___open mind.Be objective and make 5.________(you)open to new knowledge and ideas.Do not criticize them or reject them 6.______(simple) because they differ from what you know and believe.Secondly，take advantage of 7._____________(opportunity)for lifelong learning.You could register online and subscribe to e-learning courses，which have increased in recent years.You could also visit the local library 8.______ the resources are rich and diverse.Finally，understand that it is not sufficient 9.________(know) something or to understand what you know，because knowledge must be applied. an yourself simply opportunities where to know 10．___ summary，in a world of constant changes，one should never cease to learn，because lifelong learning will not only build human capital and improve a career，but also boost self-worth，promote cognition，renew beliefs，and enhance physical and mental health. In 素能提升 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 　　The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we hadn't already known.I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.I turned round to find a wrinkled，little old lady beaming up at me with a smile. 　　She said，“Hi handsome.My name is Rose.I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug？” I laughed and enthusiastically responded，“Of course you may！” And she gave me a giant squeeze. 　　“Why are you in college at such an age？” I asked.She jokingly replied，“I'm here to meet a rich husband，get married，and have a couple of kids...” “No seriously.” I asked.“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one！” she told me. 　　We became instant friends.Every day we would leave class together and talk nonstop.Over the course of the year，Rose became a campus icon. 　　At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet.“We do not stop playing because we are old；we grow old because we stop playing.There are secrets to staying young，being happy，and achieving success.You have to laugh and find humor every day.You've got to have a dream.When you lose your dreams，you die.We have so many people walking around who are dead and don't even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability.The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunities in change.Have no regrets.” 　　At the end of the year Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years before.One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. 语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了87岁的Rose圆梦的故事，告诉我们：人们不应该因年老而停止追求，而是因为停止追求而变老。 1．How did the writer react to Rose's first request? A．He refused her. B．He agreed. C．He paid no attention. D．He laughed at her. 推理判断题。根据第二段“I laughed and enthusiastically responded，‘Of course you may！’”可推知，当Rose要求我给她拥抱时，我热情地同意了，故选B项。 √ 2．What motivated Rose to attend college at an old age? A．Her eagerness to be famous. B．Her desire to meet a rich husband. C．Her ambition to achieve success. D．Her longing for college schooling. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one！”可知，她在这么大的岁数上大学的原因是大学一直是她的梦想，她一直很渴望上大学。故选D项。 √ 3．Which words can best describe Rose? A．Humorous and positive. B．Experienced but stubborn. C．Enthusiastic but selfish. D．Outgoing and generous. √ 推理判断题。根据第三段中“She jokingly replied...”可知，Rose是个很幽默的人；根据倒数第二段“We do not stop playing because... happy，and achieving success.”可知，虽然Rose年纪大了，但是她还抱有积极的生活态度。故选A项。 4．What does Rose's story convey? A．Stay happy，stay young. B．Not regret，but change. C．Dream it，and make it happen. D．Never grow old，never stop playing. 推理判断题。本文通过讲述87岁的Rose圆梦的故事，告诉我们她对待生活的态度：人们不应该因年老而停止追求，而是因为停止追求而变老。总之，人要有梦想并努力实现，抓住稍纵即逝的机会。故C项(梦想吧，让它成为现实)是Rose故事背后想表达的东西。 √ B 　　Methane(甲烷)is one of the biggest drivers of global warming.About 95% of methane emissions from cattle come out of their mouths and noses.The common method to design cattle feed additive(饲料添加剂)helps in the reduction of methane gas in cattle's stomachs.However，chemical additives may become a problem for animal life and also the products. 　　A British company has come up with a cow mask，which breaks down methane，a more harmful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide，into CO2，and water.The company，named Zelp，was founded by brothers Francisco and Patricio Norris，children of Argentine—based cattle keepers.According to the company，the mask is able to reduce up to 60 percent of methane emissions in cattle. 　　Unlike a human face mask，the cow mask doesn't cover the mouth.It sits just over the nose，helping it to catch methane from breathing and burps(打嗝)．A sensor on the device detects what percentage of methane the cow breathes out.As the methane reaches a certain level，a chemical reaction turns it into carbon dioxide and water. 　　The mask also works as a smart device for cows.It monitors cattle location through a GPS chip，besides measuring feeding activity.Norris brothers believe that it will help cattle owners identify early symptoms of a disease and help reduce the cost of farms. 　　The device has successfully passed trials conducted in institutions in Argentina besides UK's Royal Veterinary College.As global meat consumption is set to increase by 70 percent in the next 30 years according to FAO，so will the demand in cattle and dairy industries.Thus，the Norris brothers believe that their cow mask will be one step in the right direction in the fight against global warming. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一家名为Zelp的英国公司为牛开发了一种口罩，能将牛打嗝释放出的甲烷排放量减少60%。 5．Why does Zelp develop the cow mask? A．To help cattle eat safely. B．To improve feed additives. C．To cut the methane gas from cattle. D．To quicken the cattle's digestive process. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“the mask is able to reduce up to 60 percent of methane emissions in cattle”可知，这种口罩能够减少牛体内高达60%的甲烷排放，故选C项。 √ 6．What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about the cow mask? A．How the mask works. B．When the mask detects the gas. C．Why the mask benefits the cow. D．How the mask fits on the cow's head. 段落大意题。根据第三段中“It sits just over the nose... into carbon dioxide and water.”可知，第三段主要介绍了口罩的工作过程，故选A项。 √ 7．What is an added advantage of the device? A．Giving cows a good appetite. B．Tracking the cattle's movements. C．Curing the cows' mild diseases. D．Regulating the cattle's feed intake. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“It monitors cattle location through a GPS chip”可知，该设备可通过GPS芯片监控牛的位置，用来跟踪牛的行踪，故选B项。 √ 8．What is the Norris brothers' attitude towards the future of their device? A．Ambiguous. B．Cautious. C．Skeptical. D．Optimistic. 观点态度题。根据最后一段中“the Norris brothers believe that...the fight against global warming”可知，诺里斯兄弟相信他们的奶牛口罩将是对抗全球变暖的正确方向的一步。由此可推断出，诺里斯兄弟对该装置的未来非常乐观，故选D项。 √ Ⅱ.阅读七选五 　　It seems like some people are born with a good sense of direction while others are always getting lost. 1 You can improve your sense of direction.You just need to work at it. 　　Nowadays，of course，it's convenient to rely on GPS rather than commit a long，complex route to memory. 2 Studying a larger map and remembering the route before you set out does have its benefits.The amount of mental energy it requires means it's more likely to stick in your mind.Looking at Google Maps on a big screen or even studying a paper map also allows you to get a sense of that all-important bigger picture and how everywhere fits together. 　　 3 It's also important to notice what's around you in all directions.Instead of staring straight ahead，make sure you look up，down and behind you as well.This will come in particularly useful when you're doing the journey in reverse(倒退)—even if it's just finding your way back from the toilet in a restaurant.Another tip? Taking photographs or writing notes at key locations can help you keep them in your memory. 　　Finally，try to relax when you're on unfamiliar ground. 4 But this sudden anxiety will only prevent you from calmly working out which way to go.Besides，getting lost is one of the best ways to discover new places and add more detail to that ever-growing mental map，both of which will help you have a better sense of direction in the long term. 　　Your sense of direction is a use-it-or-lose-it skill.If you only stick to the routes you already know，it's never going to get any better. 5 A．Don't just look where you're going. B．So now it's the time to start exploring! C．If you're one of the “lost” ones，have no fear. D．Anxiety plays a role in our sense of direction，too. E．It's all too easy to get anxious if you suspect you may be lost. F．Developing a good sense of direction usually takes much practice. G．But ignore it if you really want to improve your sense of direction. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了提高方向感的技巧。 　　It seems like some people are born with a good sense of direction while others are always getting lost.________________________________________ ____ You can improve your sense of direction.You just need to work at it. C．If you're one of the “lost” ones，have no 根据上文“It seems like some people... others are always getting lost.”可知，有些人天生就有很好的方向感，而另一些人总是迷路。根据下文“You can improve your sense of direction.You just need to work at it.”可知，方向感可以通过努力提高。C项承接上下文。故选C项。 fear. 　　Nowadays，of course，it's convenient to rely on GPS rather than commit a long，complex route to memory.____________________________________ ___________________________ Studying a larger map and remembering the route before you set out does have its benefits.The amount of mental energy it requires means it's more likely to stick in your mind.Looking at Google Maps on a big screen or even studying a paper map also allows you to get a sense of that all-important bigger picture and how everywhere fits together. G．But ignore it if you really want to improve your sense of direction. 根据上文“Nowadays，of course，it's convenient... route to memory.”及下文“Studying a larger map...have its benefits.”可知，虽然GPS很方便，但是记住地图上的路线更有助于方向感。G项指出为了提高方向感，需要忽略GPS。故选G项。 　　___________________________________ It's also important to notice what's around you in all directions.Instead of staring straight ahead，make sure you look up，down and behind you as well.This will come in particularly useful when you're doing the journey in reverse(倒退)—even if it's just finding your way back from the toilet in a restaurant.Another tip? Taking photographs or writing notes at key locations can help you keep them in your memory. A．Don't just look where you're going. 根据下文“It's also important to notice...and behind you as well.”介绍了注意周围事物的重要性。不要直视前方，要确保你同时向上、向下和身后看。A项能引出下文。故选A项。 　　Finally，try to relax when you're on unfamiliar ground._______________ __________________________________________ But this sudden anxiety will only prevent you from calmly working out which way to go.Besides，getting lost is one of the best ways to discover new places and add more detail to that ever-growing mental map，both of which will help you have a better sense of direction in the long term. E．It's all too easy to get anxious if you suspect you may be lost. 根据上文“Finally，try to relax when you're on unfamiliar ground.”和下文“But this sudden anxiety...out which way to go.”可知，不认识路会让人焦虑、使人不冷静，会妨碍自己对路线的判断。E项承接上下文。故选E项。 　　Your sense of direction is a use-it-or-lose-it skill.If you only stick to the routes you already know，it's never going to get any better._______________ _______________________ B．So now it's the time to start exploring! 根据上文“Your sense of direction is...going to get any better.”可知，想要让方向感变得更好，不要只是走熟悉的路线，而是要探索新路线。B项符合文意。故选B项。 Ⅲ.完形填空 Mary was always dreaming of graduating from college in cap and gown，accepting her diploma and ready to start a career.Since Mary came from a low-income family，her dream seemed out of 1 .There would never be enough money to send Mary to college. 2 ，no member of her family had ever gone to college.But Mary 3 that thought.In secondary school she studied hard，and spoke 4 of her dream to teachers and friends.When her 5 day at school came，her principal called her into his office. “I have a(n) 6 for you，” he said. It contained a scholarship to a nearby college.The power of a thought had 7 its first bonus.But the scholarship could cover only part of her college 8 ．Mary took every part-time job she could find. Mary's dream came true when she graduated from college.Then she took a course in insurance.When she 9 herself to a local insurance company for a job，she was 10 ．She applied again.The answer was no.She kept going back until the manager 11 her. Twenty-five years later Mary Crowe's colleagues in that company 12 at a special dinner in her honor，recognizing her for her outstanding achievements as an insurance saleswoman. “Each of us is constantly in a state of becoming better，” she said，giving her secret to 13 ．“Through 14 and faith you can become what you think.Not that your life will be without problems，but along the way problems will be 15 ．Ask and believe；dream and believe；work and believe.” 语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自贫困家庭的Mary，凭借着自己对梦想的坚持和努力上了大学，并且在25年后作为一名保险人员取得了杰出成就。Mary认为通过热情和信念，你可以成为你所想的人。 1．A．control B．question C．sight D．thought 2．A．However B．Instead C．Therefore D．Besides √ 根据上文“Mary came from a low-income family”及后文“There would never be enough money to send Mary to college.”可知，Mary来自一个低收入的家庭，没有足够的钱送她上大学，所以她的梦想遥不可及。out of sight意为“看不见，遥不可及”。故选C项。 √ 此处表示进一步补充说明，应用besides(此外)。故选D项。 3．A．held on to B．took pride in C．made up for D．came up with 4．A．selfishly B．freely C．unwillingly D．jokingly √ 根据后文“In secondary school she studied hard”可知，Mary在中学也刻苦学习，由此可知她仍然坚持着(hold on to)自己想上大学的想法。故选A项。 √ 根据后文“of her dream to teachers and friends”可知，Mary向老师和朋友畅谈(freely)自己的梦想。故选B项。 5．A．first B．formal C．final D．unique 6．A．book B．envelope C．souvenir D．test √ 根据后文“It contained a scholarship to a nearby college.”校长给了她装有上大学奖学金的信封，由此可推测这是她在中学的最后一天(final)。故选C项。 √ 根据后文“It contained a scholarship to a nearby college.”可知，校长给了Mary一个信封(envelope)，里面装着奖学金。故选B项。 7．A．joined B．wasted C．consumed D．produced 8．A．expenses B．secrets C．incomes D．ambitions √ 根据后文“its first bonus”可知，Mary坚持自己梦想的想法给她带来了意外收获，故此处指思想的力量产生了(produce)它的第一份意外收获。故选D项。 √ 根据后文“Mary took every part-time job she could find.”可知，奖学金只能支付她上大学的部分费用(expense)，所以她还是要去打工挣钱。故选A项。 9．A．limited B．related C．accustomed D．introduced 10．A．picked up B．put aside C．turned down D．taken in √ 根据后文“herself to a local insurance company for a job”可知，Mary向一家当地保险公司介绍(introduce)自己，以求职。故选D项。 √ 根据后文“She applied again.”可推测出，第一次的时候Mary被保险公司拒绝了(turn down)。故选C项。 11．A．believed B．praised C．accepted D．noticed 12．A．gathered B．declared C．fled D．parted √ 根据后文“recognizing her for her outstanding achievements as an insurance saleswoman”可知，最后经理接受了(accept)她。故选C项。 √ 根据上文“Mary Crowe's colleagues in that company”及后文“at a special dinner in her honor...as an insurance saleswoman”可知，Mary Crowe公司的同事们聚在(gather)一起，为她举行了一场特别的晚宴，表彰她作为一名保险推销员所取得的杰出成就。故选A项。 13．A．reputation B．independence C．responsibility D．success 14．A．analysis B．enthusiasm C．politeness D．conclusion √ Mary作为一名保险推销员，取得了杰出成就，所以这里她在分享自己成功(success)的秘诀。故选D项。 √ 根据文章内容可知，Mary凭借着自己对梦想的热情(enthusiasm)和信念，最后终于成为了自己想成为的人。故选B项。 15．A．corrected B．overcome C．forgotten D．collected √ 根据上文“along the way problems will be”可知，此处指克服(overcome)遇到的问题。故选B项。 返回 谢 谢 观 看 Unit 4　Never too old to learn 返回 $