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Section Ⅳ Discovering Useful Structures
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(标语篇配有教师讲评课件)(对应课时跟踪检测P185)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
“A library card was the first thing that I had ever owned here,” says Razmyar, who arrived in Finland as a refugee (难民). Unable to speak the language, and trying to make sense of the new city, she was surprised to be given a library card that would let her read books for free. “I still have that library card in my wallet today in honor of the privilege(特殊待遇) presented to a refugee by a foreign land,” she says.
Today, Razmyar is a key official of Finland, and plans to build a new central library called Oodi. She is not alone in her love for libraries. The country's 5.5 million people borrow about 68 million books a year.
While libraries worldwide are facing budget(预算) cuts, a decline in users and closing down, Finland is bucking the trend. The UK spends just £14.40 per head on libraries. But Finland spends £50.50 per head to satisfy citizens' needs. While more than 478 libraries have closed in the UK since 2010, Helsinki, a city in Finland, is spending 98 million creating a huge new one.
Why are Finland's city libraries growing? 84% of the country's population is urban, and libraries are vital places for socializing. Besides, while many libraries worldwide provide Internet access and other services, libraries here have expanded to lending e-publications, sports equipment, and other things of occasional use.
And Oodi will offer more since people need places to meet, work, and develop their digital skills. It has been designed to give citizens a free space to actively do what they want to do. Its design is certainly exciting. However, the most impressive thing is that the project is such a costly one that it will cost the citizens a huge sum of money, but it has not been controversial (有争议的). “They're excited about it across the board,” says architect director Harris. “It will be important to daily life here in Helsinki.”
Oodi is more than a monument to citizens' pride. As part of Finland's celebration of a century of independence, the library is not merely a place to store books. “I think Finland could not have given a better gift to the people. It symbolizes the significance of learning and education, which have been fundamental reasons for Finland's development and success,” says Razmyar.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了芬兰把图书馆建设作为教育和学习的重要手段,这一手段为芬兰的发展奠定了坚实的基础。1.Why has Razmyar kept the library card with her for so long?
A.To show her loyalty to her motherland.
B.To remind her of the importance of libraries.
C.To remind her to help more refugees from abroad.
D.To show her appreciation for Finland's kindness.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据首段中的“I still have that library card in my wallet ...by a foreign land”可知,拉孜穆亚保留图书卡是为了纪念自己在芬兰所享有的特殊待遇,表达自己对这一待遇的感激之情。
2.What does the underlined word “bucking” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Explaining. B.Considering.
C.Going against. D.Setting aside.
解析:选C 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的首句可知,世界上其他国家的图书馆建设的预算在缩减,while表示转折关系,所以画线单词表示与这种趋势相反。
3.About the library Oodi, what amazes the author most?
A.Its success in earning Finnish citizens' support.
B.Its unusual architecture designed by Harris.
C.Its important role in people's future life.
D.Its huge construction costs.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“However, the most impressive thing ...but it has not been controversial (有争议的).”可知,在图书馆建设费用超高的情况下,芬兰人竟然毫无争议地同意了,这是让作者最惊讶的事。
4.Which of the following statements might Razmyar agree with?
A.Finland should pick up better gifts for people.
B.Finland tries hard to promote its public education.
C.Libraries play an important role in Finland's development.
D.Libraries make Finland a much more independent country.
解析:选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I think Finland could not have given a better gift to the people ...reasons for Finland's development and success” 可知,图书馆在芬兰的发展中扮演着重要的角色。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Around 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese divided the sun's annual circular motion into 24 equal segments, each segment was called a “Solar Term”.Each solar term __5__ a unique period of a year.But have you ever heard the term — “Hui Nantian”, a unique meteorological (气象) __6__ that occurs __7__ in southern China? This term, which translates to “the return of the south wind”, encapsulates (概括) a seasonal shift that not only __8__ the weather patterns, but also deeply affects the way of life and cultural practices in this region.
“Hui Nantian” occurs during the __9__ from winter to spring, when the cold, dry air of winter __10__ the warm, damp air of the south.This change is not merely a meteorological shift; it's a cultural event.People in the southern China anticipate “Hui Nantian” with a __11__ of excitement and caution.
On the one hand, it signals the end of winter and the __12__ of spring, a time of renewal and rebirth.On the other hand, the __13__ humidity and dampness can present challenges, especially in terms of maintaining the integrity of buildings and __14__ personal items.In Chinese culture, “Hui Nantian” is often associated with traditional practices and beliefs.It also reflects the importance of respect for __15__ and traditional values in Chinese culture.In addition, it is also connected with the concept of “harmony with nature”. This belief encourages people to live in harmony with the natural world and respect the __16__ of nature, such as the changing of the seasons and the flow of energy.
By __17__ these natural rhythms, it is believed that people can achieve a state of inner peace and harmony, which is essential for leading a healthy and __18__ life.Overall, “Hui Nantian” shows a blend of traditional practices, beliefs, and values that are unique to Chinese culture.These practices not only serve to preserve the cultural heritage of China but also __19__ harmony and balance in people's lives.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国南方特有的气象现象“回南天”,它标志着冬春季节转换,影响天气、生活及文化习俗,体现了人与自然和谐共处的传统理念。
5.A.reviewed B.represented
C.regained D.researched
解析:选B 根据空后“a unique period of a year”可知,每个节气代表着一年中的特定时期。故选B。
6.A.phenomenon B.view
C.landscape D.opinion
解析:选A 根据下文“This term, which translates to ‘the return of the south wind’, encapsulates (概括) a seasonal shift”可知,“回南天”是一种气象现象(phenomenon),故选A。
7.A.hardly B.seldom
C.primarily D.never
解析:选C 根据空后“in southern China”以及常识可知,“回南天”主要(primarily)出现在中国南方。故选C。
8.A.maintains B.remains
C.changes D.keeps
解析:选C 根据上文“This term, which translates to ‘the return of the south wind’, encapsulates (概括) a seasonal shift”可知,“回南天”引起的是天气模式的变化 (changes)。故选C。
9.A.transportation B.show
C.transplant D.shift
解析:选D 根据上文“a seasonal shift”以及空后“from winter to spring”可知,“回南天”发生在季节的变换中。故选D。
10.A.gives out B.gives up
C.gives off D.gives way to
解析:选D 根据空前“when the cold, dry air of winter”以及空后的“the warm, damp air of the south”可知,这里描述冬季到春季的气候变化,寒冷干燥的空气被温暖潮湿的空气取代。give out“分发”;give up“放弃”; give off“发出”;give way to“让位给”。故选D。
11.A.result B.force
C.mix D.power
解析:选C 根据上文“This change is not merely a meteorological shift; it's a cultural event.”以及空后的“of excitement and caution”可知,此处指人们对“回南天”是一种情绪的混合(mix),既兴奋又警惕,故选C。
12.A.end B.approach
C.warmth D.beauty
解析:选B 根据上文“On the one hand, it signals the end of winter”可知,“回南天”指冬天的结束,也就意味着春天的到来(approach)。故选B。
13.A.decreased B.lost
C.increased D.regained
解析:选C 根据空后“humidity and dampness”可知,回南天的特点是湿度增加。故选C。
14.A.arriving B.preserving
C.serving D.approving
解析:选B 根据上文“especially in terms of maintaining the integrity of buildings”可知,增加的湿度给物品的保存带来挑战,所以这里指保存(preserving)个人物品,防止受潮。故选B。
15.A.ancestors B.wealth
C.harvest D.descendants
解析:选A 根据空前“It also reflects the importance of respect”以及文化背景可知,“回南天”是对祖先和传统文化价值的尊重。 ancestor“祖先”;wealth“财富”;harvest“收获”;descendant“后代”。故选A。
16.A.circles B.return
C.power D.cycles
解析:选D 根据下文“such as the changing of the seasons and the flow of energy”可知,这里指的是顺应自然,尊重自然界的周期循环(cycles),如季节更替和能量流动。故选D。
17.A.following B.keeping
C.noticing D.staying
解析:选A 根据空后“it is believed that people can achieve a state of inner peace and harmony”可知,此处指要遵循(following)自然规律,就可以达到内心的平静与和谐。故选A。
18.A.brilliant B.unforgettable
C.necessary D.satisfying
解析:选D 根据空前“which is essential for leading a healthy”可知,内心平静与和谐对于健康和令人满意的(satisfying)生活是重要的。故选D。
19.A.protect B.promote
C.preview D.predict
解析:选B 根据上文“‘Hui Nantian’ shows a blend of traditional practices, beliefs, and values that are unique to Chinese culture.”可知,这里指传统习俗和文化在人们生活中起到的积极作用,促进(promote)人们生活的和谐与平衡,故选B。
Ⅲ.语法填空(15分)()
Hot pot, as a traditional Chinese folk dish,20.____________ (become) a favorite dish throughout China since at least the Han Dynasty, 21.________ is particularly true during winter months.There are different 22.____________ (style) of hot pot with differently flavored thick soup in China, from spicy hot pot in Sichuan, seafood-based hot pot in Guangdong to mutton hot pot in Hong Kong.No matter what your 23.____________ (prefer) is, Chinese hot pot has something to interest you.
The spicy hot pot featured in Sichuan is probably the most famous among the native Chinese.When 24.____________ (visit) Chongqing, you will have 25.____________ opportunity to taste authentic (真正的) Chinese hot pot.Chongqing hot pot is known as má là (“numb and spicy”) due 26.____________ the inclusion of Sichuan peppers and is unique in the types of meat and the types of sauce 27.____________ (use) for its base.
Though the flavor of Chinese hot pot varies from region to region, the dining customs are similar.Hot pot is 28.____________ (typical) served in a metal bowl at the center of the dining table.As the soup in the pot is cooked at almost boiling point, the ingredients (原料) 29.____________ (add) into the boiling thick soup.The ingredients can vary from thinly-sliced meat, vegetables, mushrooms, potatoes, and cabbage, to seafood, fish balls and tofu.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了火锅这一中国的传统民间美食。
20.has become 考查时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“since at least the Han Dynasty”可知,主句应用现在完成时,且主语Hot pot为单数,故填has become。
21.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,修饰整个主句,且关系代词在从句中作主语,应用which引导。
22.styles 考查名词复数。根据空前的形容词“different”及谓语动词“are”可知,此处应用可数名词style的复数形式。故填styles。
23.preference 考查名词。根据空前的形容词性物主代词your可知,空处应用名词形式。故填preference。
24.visiting 考查非谓语动词。空处应填非谓语动词与when构成时间状语,visit和逻辑主语you之间是主动关系,应用现在分词。故填visiting。
25.an 考查冠词。opportunity“机会”是可数名词,此处泛指“一次机会”,且opportunity的读音以元音音素开头,应用不定冠词an修饰。
26.to 考查介词。此处是固定搭配due to,意为“由于”。故填to。
27.used 考查非谓语动词。空处应用非谓语动词;动词use与其逻辑主语“sauce”之间构成被动关系,应用其过去分词作后置定语,指“用作其底料的酱料类型”。故填used。
28.typically 考查副词。分析句子结构可知,此处应用副词作状语修饰动词“served”。故填typically。
29.are added 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。空处为主句谓语动词,主语“the ingredients”与动词add之间构成被动关系,应用被动语态;上文时态为一般现在时,所以此处也应用一般现在时;主语the ingredient是复数。故填are added。
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