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人教版必修三
Unit 3 Diverse Cultures
重点词汇讲解 Language Points
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① diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ adj. 不同的;多种多样的
派生词:diversity n. 多样性 diversify v. 使多样化
【课文原句】 China is a country with rich and diverse cultures.
中国是一个拥有丰富多样文化的国家。
【高考链接】 The principle could be adapted to other materials for diverse cooling needs. (2026·广州二模)
【用法搭配】
a diverse range of 各种各样的
cultural diversity 文化多样性
【语境应用】
① The city is famous for its cultural . (diverse)
① The city is famous for its cultural diversity. (diverse)
② (翻译)这座城市的人们来自各种不同的背景。
② People in this city come from diverse backgrounds.
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② admit /ədˈmɪt/ vt. & vi. 承认;准许进入
派生词:admission n. 准许进入;承认
【课文原句】 He was honest enough to admit his mistake.
他很诚实,承认了自己的错误。
【高考链接】 I admitted my fear to the students. (2026·广州二模)
【用法搭配】
admit (to) doing sth 承认做过某事
admit sb to / into 准许某人进入
【语境应用】
① She finally admitted the window when playing football. (break)
① She finally admitted breaking the window when playing football. (break)
② (翻译)他鼓起勇气承认了自己的错误。
② He gathered up his courage and admitted his mistake.
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③ occur /əˈkɜː/ vi. 发生;出现;(想法)浮现
派生词:occurrence n. 发生;出现
【课文原句】 Cultural exchanges occur whenever people from different lands meet.
当来自不同地方的人相遇时,文化交流便会发生。
【高考链接】 Suddenly it occurred to me that he did not even know how to use a dictionary. (2026·新高考I卷)
【用法搭配】
it occurs to sb that ... 某人想到……
occur to sb 被某人想到
【语境应用】
① It suddenly to me that I had left the keys at home. (occur)
① It suddenly occurred to me that I had left the keys at home. (occur)
② (翻译)我从未想到她会拒绝这份工作。
② It never occurred to me that she would turn down the job.
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④ seek /siːk/ vt. & vi. 寻找;寻求;争取 (sought, sought)
【课文原句】 Many young people seek to understand cultures different from their own.
许多年轻人寻求理解与自身不同的文化。
【高考链接】 Try to seek out chances to renew friendships. (2023·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
seek (for) sth 寻求……
seek to do sth 设法做某事
【语境应用】
① When in trouble, he always help from his friends. (seek)
① When in trouble, he always sought help from his friends. (seek)
② (翻译)遇到困难时,我们应主动寻求帮助。
② When in trouble, we should take the initiative to seek help.
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⑤ select /sɪˈlekt/ vt. 选择;挑选;选拔
派生词:selection n. 选择;selective adj. 有选择的
【课文原句】 Each group selected a traditional dish to share at the culture fair.
每个小组挑选了一道传统菜肴在文化节上分享。
【高考链接】 The project kicked off with each class selecting a variety of plants to cultivate. (2026·杭州一模)
【用法搭配】
select ... from ... 从……中挑选
a wide selection of 种类繁多的
【语境应用】
① The students spent the whole morning books for the reading corner. (select)
① The students spent the whole morning selecting books for the reading corner. (select)
② (翻译)这些作品是从上千件投稿中精选出来的。
② These works were selected from thousands of entries.
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⑥ claim /kleɪm/ vt. & n. 声称;索取;夺去(生命)
【课文原句】 Some people claim that festivals are losing their old meaning.
有些人声称节日正在失去原有的意义。
【高考链接】 The fire claimed dozens of lives and destroyed many homes. (仿真)
【用法搭配】
claim to do / that ... 声称……
claim sb's life 夺去某人的生命
【语境应用】
① The earthquake hundreds of lives within just a few minutes. (claim)
① The earthquake claimed hundreds of lives within just a few minutes. (claim)
② (翻译)他声称自己亲眼见过那个传统仪式。
② He claimed to have seen the traditional ceremony himself.
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⑦ series /ˈsɪəriːz/ n. 一系列;连续;丛书(单复同形)
【课文原句】 A series of cultural events were held to mark the festival.
为庆祝这个节日举办了一系列文化活动。
【高考链接】 What comes next is the endless series of steps. (2022·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
a series of 一系列
in a series 接连地
【语境应用】
① A series of lectures on world cultures last week. (give)
① A series of lectures on world cultures was given last week. (give)
② (翻译)学校举办了一系列关于不同文化的讲座。
② The school held a series of lectures on different cultures.
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⑧ apart from /əˈpɑːt frəm/ prep. 除……之外(还/以外)
【课文原句】 Apart from Chinese, she also speaks French and Arabic.
除了中文,她还会说法语和阿拉伯语。
【高考链接】 Apart from the knowledge and skills related to my major, I'm really good with computers. (2023·全国甲卷)
【用法搭配】
apart from = besides 除……之外(还)
apart from = except for 除……之外(不包括)
【语境应用】
① Apart the food, I really enjoyed the music at the fair.
① Apart from the food, I really enjoyed the music at the fair.
② (翻译)除了中文,他还会说三种外语。
② Apart from Chinese, he can also speak three foreign languages.
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⑨ escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ vi. & vt. 逃跑;逃脱;避开 n. 逃离
【课文原句】 Music offers people an escape from the pressures of daily life.
音乐为人们提供了一个逃离日常压力的出口。
【高考链接】 Slow-flying butterflies escaped birds' attack. (2026·广州一模)
【用法搭配】
escape from 从……逃脱
a narrow escape 死里逃生
【语境应用】
① By flying in a zigzag way, the butterflies the birds' attack. (escape)
① By flying in a zigzag way, the butterflies escaped the birds' attack. (escape)
② (翻译)对许多人来说,阅读是逃离烦恼的一种方式。
② For many people, reading is a way to escape from their troubles.
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⑩ collection /kəˈlekʃn/ n. 收藏品;收集;募捐
派生词:collect v. 收集 collector n. 收藏家
【课文原句】 The museum has a fine collection of folk costumes.
这座博物馆收藏了一批精美的民族服装。
【高考链接】 It's a good idea to have a collection of English essays. (2026·新高考II卷)
【用法搭配】
a collection of 一批;一系列
collect data / stamps 收集数据/邮票
【语境应用】
① It took him years to these rare old coins. (collection)
① It took him years to collect these rare old coins. (collection)
② (翻译)这座博物馆收藏了大量的民间艺术品。
② The museum has a large collection of folk artworks.
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⑪ settle /ˈsetl/ vt. & vi. 定居;安顿;解决
派生词:settlement n. 定居;解决 settler n. 移民
【课文原句】 Over time, immigrants settled and brought their own customs.
随着时间推移,移民们定居下来,并带来了自己的习俗。
【高考链接】 Settling into her seat, Emily watched the snow-covered countryside drift past and finally exhaled. (2026·新高考I卷)
【用法搭配】
settle down 安定下来
settle a problem 解决问题
【语境应用】
① down in the new village, the family soon made many friends. (settle)
① Settling down in the new village, the family soon made many friends. (settle)
② (翻译)经过长时间的争论,问题终于得到了解决。
② After a long argument, the problem was finally settled.
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⑫ suit /suːt/ vt. 适合;相配 n. 西服;套装
派生词:suitable adj. 合适的 suitably adv. 适当地
【课文原句】 Chinese tea ceremonies suit those who enjoy a slow life.
中国的茶道适合那些享受慢生活的人。
【高考链接】 High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young. (2022·新高考II卷)
【用法搭配】
be suitable for 适合于
suit sb 适合某人
【语境应用】
① Soft music is for a quiet evening at home. (suit)
① Soft music is suitable for a quiet evening at home. (suit)
② (翻译)这份工作非常适合喜欢与人打交道的人。
② This job suits those who enjoy working with people.
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⑬ contain /kənˈteɪn/ vt. 包含;含有;容纳;控制(情绪)
派生词:container n. 容器;集装箱
【课文原句】 Each festival contains the wisdom of the people who created it.
每个节日都蕴含着创造它的人们的智慧。
【高考链接】 It contains around 163,000 words, plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases. (2023·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
be contained in 被包含于……
a plastic container 一个塑料容器
【语境应用】
① This is a box all kinds of traditional toys. (contain)
① This is a box containing all kinds of traditional toys. (contain)
② (翻译)这本词典收录了大约十六万个单词。
② This dictionary contains around 160,000 words.
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⑭ percentage /pəˈsentɪdʒ/ n. 百分比;百分率
派生词:percent n. 百分之……
【课文原句】 A large percentage of the students joined the culture club.
很大比例的学生加入了文化社团。
【高考链接】 A survey found that 29 percent of college students registered for online courses. (2023·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
a large percentage of 很大比例的
a high percentage of 很高比例的
【语境应用】
① A large percentage of the food every day. (waste)
① A large percentage of the food is wasted every day. (waste)
② (翻译)只有很小比例的学生选择了这门课程。
② Only a small percentage of the students chose this course.
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⑮ construction /kənˈstrʌkʃn/ n. 建造;建筑物;结构
派生词:construct v. 建造 constructive adj. 建设性的
【课文原句】 The construction of the temple took more than ten years.
这座寺庙的建造花了十多年。
【高考链接】 The construction of the new bridge will take two years. (仿真)
【用法搭配】
under construction 在建造中
construct a bridge 建造一座桥
【语境应用】
① The ancient bridge is still construction after the flood.
① The ancient bridge is still under construction after the flood.
② (翻译)工人们正在加紧建造这座新体育馆。
② Workers are busy with the construction of the new stadium.
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【本单元重点词组】
Key Phrases & Expressions
1. consist of
由……组成
2. bring about
导致;引起
3. head to
前往;向……去
4. earn a living
谋生
5. seek one's fortune
闯荡;寻找成功之路
6. to name but a few
仅举几例
7. at first hand
直接地;亲自
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【真题演练】
San Francisco's Diverse Culture
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
San Francisco is a city that / which is famous for its diverse culture. In 1848, gold was discovered (discover) nearby, which brought about a gold rush. Large numbers of immigrants (immigrate) came from all over the world and settled there. The majority of them opened small shops or worked on the railway. In 1906, a terrible earthquake hit the city and destroyed (destroy) over 80% of it. The old town was almost completely (complete) ruined, turning (turn) thousands of families homeless overnight. Yet the brave citizens rebuilt their homes and made it a symbol of cultural diversity (diverse). Whether you admit it or not, the city today attracts visitors from all over the world.
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