内容正文:
Ireland is an island country 1. (surround) by seas and oceans. The unique location has created many ports. The capital, Dublin, is the biggest port city as well as the centre of art. Keep your eyes open, and you may discover masterpieces in small 2. (gallery). And for daily life here, its official currency is the euro.
The ancestors of the Irish were Celts who arrived in Ireland in around 500 BC. They gradually founded a military 3. (defend) and a legal system. Their descendants take pride in their key achievements, which include music and art. In the 12th century the nearby country England started battles and conquered Ireland. Ireland 4. (join) to the Kingdom of England. It was not until 1949 that the south broke away from the UK, while the north stayed, still 5. (belong) to the UK.
Ireland is a 6. (fascinate) mix of its peaceful landscapes and striking customs. Wandering around the countryside, you will be delighted by the green counties with rolling hills 7. (dot) with sheep and cattle—a true feast 8. the eyes. Down by the sea, listening to the roaring waves and breathing in the scent of flowers, you will understand why this small island has produced so many great poets. Relaxing with a glass of wine or beer in a pub is a good way to experience Irish traditions. If you are lucky enough, when 9. (approach) a courtyard, you may 10. (greet) warmly by the generous locals, who are eager to share their beef stew or bread with homemade butter and honey.
❶ surround vt. 围绕;包围
(1)surround…with… 用……把……围绕
be surrounded with/by 被……围绕
(2)surrounding adj. 周围的;附近的
(3)surroundings n. 周围的事物,环境
[考点多维练]——单句填空
①[2024·新课标Ⅱ卷] In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the (surround) environment.
②[2023·全国甲卷] There was once a town in the heart of America where all life seemed to enjoy peaceful co-existence with its (surround).
③[北师选必一] (surround) by fields, mountains and rivers, the Old Town of Lijiang looks like a jade ink stone in spring and summer.
[写作步步升]——完成句子
④[2024·新课标Ⅰ/Ⅱ卷应用文写作] not only sparked my creativity but also offered a much-needed break from the usual hustle and bustle of school life.
被大自然环绕不仅激发了我的创造力,还让我从平日学校生活的喧嚣忙碌中获得了非常需要的放松。
❷ charge v. 收费;控告;充电;猛冲 n.收费;指控;主管
(1)charge sb money for sth
因某物向某人收费/要价
charge at/towards 向……冲去
charge sb with sth/doing sth(=accuse sb of sth/doing sth) 指控某人犯……罪
(2)in charge of sth 主管/负责某事
in the charge of sb 由某人负责/掌管;
被……掌管
take charge of 主管;负责
free of charge(=for free) 免费
[考点多维练]——一词多义
①Once charged with a crime, he found it difficult to regain people’s trust.
②[2025·浙江1月考] Ribeiro charges35 per person for what is usually a three-course meal that can last up to three hours.
③[沪教选必一] Although the watch was charged for eight hours, as recommended in the instructions, the battery only lasted for half an hour.
④[2020·浙江7月考] The helicopter landed near our camp and its loud noises scared the bear, which looked irritated and charged at us again.
⑤[2023·全国甲卷] Though DIY has traditionally been seen as a male hobby, the research shows it is women who are now leading the charge.
[写作步步升]——完成句子
⑥[2021·全国甲卷书面表达] I will a theme class meeting designed to introduce traditional Chinese cultures to foreigners.
我将负责一个主题班会,旨在向外国人介绍中国传统文化。
❸ approach vt.接近;靠近;接洽;着手处理 vi. 靠近 n.方法;途径;接近
(1)approach sth/sb 接近/靠近某物/某人
be approaching 临近,靠近
(2)with the approach of (=with+名词+approaching) 随着……的到来
(3)an approach to (doing) sth
做某事的方法
[温馨提示] “做某事的方法”的常见表达还有:
①the way to do/of doing sth
②the means of doing sth
③the method of/for doing sth
[考点多维练]——单句填空/熟词生义
①[上外必修二] Every zoo has a slightly different approach animal care and welfare, but overall I think zoos are a good thing.
②[2025·浙江1月考] A novel design approach to (garden) has been gaining in popularity worldwide.
③[2022·浙江1月考] He had a way with technical things and approached every detail with a clear purpose.
④[2019·北京卷] She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning.
[写作步步升]——完成句子/一句多译
⑤[2021·浙江6月考] , I noticed my dad and mum standing beside the old truck and looking sad. (读后续写之动作描写)
一走近房子,我就注意到爸爸妈妈站在那辆旧卡车旁边,神情悲伤。
⑥随着提交论文最后期限的临近,她的焦虑如野火般蔓延,使她难以集中精力做任何其他事情。(读后续写之心理描写)
→ , her anxiety grew like wildfire, making it difficult to concentrate on anything else. (as引导时间状语从句)
→ , her anxiety grew like wildfire, making it difficult to concentrate on anything else.(with复合结构)
❹ eager adj.渴望的; 热切的
(1)be eager for sth(=long for sth)
渴望某物
be eager to do sth(=long to do sth)
渴望做某事
(2)eagerness n. 渴望
with eagerness(=eagerly) 急切地
in one’s eagerness to do sth
某人渴望做某事
[考点多维练]——单句填空
①[2023·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Though some are initially scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt, most are eager (try) something new.
②[外研必修一] I woke up early and rushed out of the door in my (eager) to get to know my new school.
③[《小妇人》] The young girl was eager knowledge, always seeking to learn something new.
[写作步步升]——完成句子④ , he nervously smoothed out his jacket, a mix of hope and anxiety filling his heart.(读后续写之心理描写)
急切地等待着自己的名字被叫到,他紧张地抚平夹克,希望与焦虑交织,充满了他的心。
⑤Although he the judges, his nervousness got the better of him, and the very first note he played on the violin was out of tune.(读后续写之心理描写)
尽管他渴望给评委留下好印象,但紧张情绪占了上风,小提琴拉出的第一个音便跑了调。
❶ belong to 属于;是……的一员
(1)belong v. 应在(某处);适应
(2)a sense of belonging 归属感
(3)belongings n. 所有物;财产
[温馨提示] 该短语无被动语态和进行时态。
[考点多维练]——单句填空
①The ancient castle, which the legend of a hidden treasure belongs, attracts countless adventurers.
②Before getting off, please check whether your (belong) are left on the bus.
③In the sixteenth century, fruit and vegetables were to be found only in gardens (belong) to wealthy people.
[写作步步升]——完成句子
④Paper cutting has a history of over 1,500 years, traditional art in China. (应用文写作之传统文化)
剪纸在中国属于传统艺术,已有1500多年的历史。
⑤The necklace, , is more than just a piece of jewellery—it is a priceless treasure, for it contains every cherished memory we shared with her.(读后续写之情感描写)
这条曾属于我祖母的项链,绝不仅仅是一件饰品——它是无价的珍宝,因为里面承载着我们与她共有的每一段珍贵回忆。
❷ as well as 同(一样也);和;还
as well 也;还
may/might as well do sth
还是……为好;只好做某事;做……倒也无妨
just as well 幸好;无妨;没关系
[温馨提示] as well as连接两个并列成分,如名词、动词、形容词、介词短语、动词不定式等。
①as well as连接两个名词或代词作主语时,谓语动词的形式根据as well as前面的名词或代词确定。
②as well as位于句首(相当于besides, in addition to),后接动词时,用动名词形式。
[考点多维练]——单句填空
①Since you have started the job, you as well finish it.
②Amy, as well as her brothers, (give) a warm welcome when returning to the village last week.
③[2020·全国新高考Ⅰ卷] As well as (look) at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations(模拟) and imagine themselves living at a different time in history.
[写作步步升]——完成句子
④In order to enrich the students’ school life, , our school organized an outing last Sunday.(应用文写作之校园活动)
为了丰富学生的学校生活,提高他们的意志力,上周日,我们学校组织了一次郊游。
⑤The School Sports Meeting will be held on October 18th at the playground. All participants are required to and a small towel.(应用文写作之通知)
校园运动会将于10月18日在操场举行。所有参赛者需穿运动服,并携带水瓶和小毛巾。
❶ (教材P41)They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system.
他们在英国各地修建了城堡,并对法律体系进行了修改。
have+sth(宾语)+过去分词(宾语补足语)
句型公式
【句式点拨】
“have+sth+过去分词”意为“让/叫/使别人做某事;让某事被做”或表示一种遭遇、经历等。宾语后面用动词的过去分词形式作宾语补足语,说明它与宾语之间为动宾关系。
【相关拓展】
(1)have sb do sth让/叫/使某人做某事(强调结果)。
(2)have(keep/leave) sb/sth doing sth让某人/某物一直做某事(强调过程)。
(3)have sth to do意为“有某事要做”,此处have不是使役动词,而是“有”的意思,不定式to do充当sth 的定语。
[考点多维练]——单句填空
①If you have the machine (run)continuously for a long time, you should have it (check) regularly.
②The company has new products (launch)next month, so it has hired a marketing agency to promote them.
[写作步步升]——完成句子
③We’d like to between April 3 and April 7, which will last 3 hours through an online conference application.(应用文写作之活动安排)
我们希望课程安排在4月3日至4月7日之间,通过在线会议应用程序持续3个小时。
④She wanted to surprise her parents, so she with balloons and ribbons. She with their favourite dishes, which she had spent all day preparing.(读后续写之场景描写)
她想给父母一个惊喜,所以她用气球和丝带装饰了房子。她还摆好了餐桌,上面摆满了父母爱吃的菜,这些菜她花了一整天时间准备。
❷ (教材P44)The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静,郡县草木葱茏,青山连绵起伏,牛羊点缀其中,堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
“with+宾语+宾语补足语”结构
句型公式
【句式点拨】
句中的with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle为with的复合结构作状语。with复合结构在句中常作原因、条件、时间、方式、伴随状语或后置定语。常见形式有:
with+宾语+
[考点多维练]——单句填空
①[2025·北京卷] This year, new knowledge in mind, I walked into another group interview while telling myself I was that cool senior.
②With National Eye Caring Day (approach), our school calls on everyone to pay attention to eye health.
③[2023·浙江1月考] Then, with one end of a rope (tie) to his waist and the other end around the trunk of a tree, Ziyad began climbing.
[写作步步升]——完成句子
④ (高兴的泪水顺着她的脸颊流下来), she rushed down to Sherry, giving her a big hug. (读后续写之情绪描写)
⑤[2024·新课标Ⅰ/Ⅱ卷读后续写] Finally, we rolled into the bus station. Thankfully, there was a long queue (队列) still waiting to board the bus.
最后,在仅剩两分钟的时候,我们驶进了汽车站。谢天谢地,还有一长队人在等着上车呢。
●Ⅰ 单句填空
1.[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] The (roll) sea of clouds you see once you are at the top will remind you how tiny we humans are.
2.[沪教选必一] Performing acts of kindness and (generous) on a regular basis will make you feel on top of the world.
3.[2020·全国新高考Ⅱ卷] Not seeing or hearing any fire engines (approach), Grant rushed to a side entrance and ran up the stairs.
4.[2025·北京卷] The good news is that there is (evident) that we can learn to change our own story.
5.[北师必修三] What makes the painting (strike) is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear.
6.[2021·天津3月考] (fascinate) by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy.
7.[外研选必四] (surround) by roses as she was growing up,she paid them little attention.
8.[译林选必三] Tall grasses and trees (dot) the plains, which were alive with the African wildlife we had come to see.
9.[上外选必三] Every year a huge amount of waste (end) up in the world’s oceans and causes problems for the animals living there.
10.[北师选必四] The people sending the packages only knew the name, job and general (locate) of the stranger.
11.[2024·北京卷] I was reading a book in the classroom when there was an (announce).
12.[沪教必修一] The wall, almost 14 kilometres in length, was originally built for the purpose of (defend).
13.[2022·全国乙卷] There is a small park across the street. It’s usually not (crowd) at this time of day.
14. [北师选必一] But I think my sense of (achieve) comes from helping others and finding true meaning in life.
●Ⅱ 短语检测
1.The house used to (属于) an old lady and I bought it two years ago.
2.Although many years later the Americans (脱离) their colonial master, the language of English remained.
3.The island, (和……连接起来) the mainland by a bridge, is easy to go to.
4.[沪教必修三] The jewellery is also thought to protect against bad luck (和,以及) bring good luck.
5.You must (留心;留意) if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom enjoyable and worthwhile.
6.[沪教选必三] About 15,000 years ago, primitive communities began to lose their ways and rely on stored food, (导致) a change in our material culture.
7.Upon departure, please check to make sure that nothing is (遗留) in the hotel.
8.When he opened the door, he (受到……问候) a cold voice, “Put up your hands and stand still.”
●Ⅲ 句型写作
1.Before the meeting starts, we must and distributed to the attendees.(have sth done) (应用文写作之通知)
会议开始前,我们必须把所有文件准备好并分发给参会者。
2.She moved to a new city, and experiencing a different lifestyle.(定语从句) (读后续写之个人生活)
她搬到了一个新城市,这让她结识了许多新朋友并体验到了不同的生活方式。
3.The city, the “City of Lights”, attracts millions of tourists every year with its beautiful architecture and vibrant nightlife.(过去分词作后置定语) (应用文写作之城市介绍)
这座被称为 “光之城” 的城市以其美丽的建筑和充满活力的夜生活每年吸引数百万游客。
4. , everyone is busy making resolutions and preparing for celebrations.(with复合结构) (读后续写之个人故事)
随着新年临近,每个人都在忙着制订新年计划并准备庆祝活动。
●Ⅰ 动词变形练
1.It is a relief to see the children well (feed) in the nursery.
2.When his dad left, he (feel) as though his world had turned upside down.
3.I didn’t get on with her at work either—we (fight) like cat and dog.
4.She tried to concentrate, but (find) her mind drifting back to Alex.
5.The suspect (flee) the scene before the police arrived, making it difficult to capture him.
6.After the accident occurred, the injured boy (fly) by air ambulance to the Royal London Hospital.
7.Ellen (fly) across the room and greeted her uncle with a kiss.
●Ⅱ 构词法规则
构词法
前缀inter-表示“相互”、“在……之中”
指出下列黑体词的含义
1.[2024·浙江1月考] The chief complaint about online courses is that they lack human interaction.
2.[2019·北京卷] They conclude that when task interdependence is high, team performance will suffer when there is too much talent…
3.The success of a project often depends on how well team members interrelate and communicate with each other.
4.Effective interpersonal communication skills are essential for building strong relationships in both personal and professional settings.
5.The interconnection of different cultures through globalization has led to a more diverse and enriched world.
●Ⅲ 熟词生义练
指出下列黑体词在句中的不同含义
1.course
①[2025·全国一卷] They can also take adult courses in the evenings for both fun and serious learning.
②Aircraft can avoid each other by altering course to left or right.
③In the course of the interview, it became clear that he was not the right person for the job.
④A traditional British main course consists of a meat dish with potatoes and other vegetables.
⑤The front-desk manager suggested a restaurant at a golf course across town that had great hamburgers.
2.cover
①[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more.
②[2025·浙江1月考] I know that you’ve drawn pictures on many things, including maps and the covers of books and magazines.
③[2020·全国新高考Ⅰ卷] Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.
④[2024·新课标Ⅱ卷] However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table.
⑤She’s covering the American election for BBC television.
⑥The reserve covers an area of some 1,140 square kilometres.
3.crash
①[2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] An officer arriving at the scene of a crash could ask for the phones of the drivers and use the Textalyzer to check in the operating system for recent activity.
②The plane crashed, and its bombs exploded as it hit the ground.
③Investors were seriously worried when the stock market began to crash.
4.credit
①People who ordered were given an option of paying cash on delivery or by credit card.
②[2025·全国一卷] How can the students benefit from the school programme? Earn extra credits.
③The bank refused further credit to the company.
④[2023·全国甲卷] She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd.
⑤I can’t take all the credit for the show’s success—it was a team effort.
5.cross
①Jill crossed her legs and rested her chin on one fist, as if lost in deep thought.
②It crossed my mind yesterday that you must be short of staff.
③My dad will get cross with me if I leave the kitchen in a mess.
Part Ⅰ 应用文写作
[2023·全国甲卷] 你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国历史人物为题写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.人物简介及事迹;
2.意义或启示。
A historical figure in China
I would like to introduce an outstanding figure in Chinese history—Confucius. He was born in the state of Lu 1. (位于现在的曲阜), Shandong Province. Confucius was a great philosopher, educator, and politician 2. (对中国文化和社会产生了深远影响).
Confucius believed in the importance of moral values such as respect, loyalty, and kindness. He emphasized the importance of education and self-improvement, 3. (他认为这将会带来和谐的社会). His teachings and philosophy were compiled into a book called The Analects of Confucius, 4. (这本书现在仍然被很多中国人学习).
5. (尽管面临反对) and forced departure during his lifetime, he left teachings that have continued to influence Chinese society for over 2,000 years. He is still one of the most important figures in Chinese history today.
Part Ⅱ 读后续写
10.情感细节描写——宽慰与温暖
【语言素材】
轻松;宽慰
relief
宽慰地
with relief
感到宽慰的
relieved
轻松地舒口气,松一口气
breathe a sigh of relief/in relief
宽慰的笑容
a relieved smile
令某人(十分)欣慰的是
to one’s (great) relief
使放心;使安心
reassure
充满温暖
be filled with warmth
卸下心头的重担
with a weight lifted off one’s heart/take a load off one’s mind
安慰;慰藉
comfort
使某人安心
ease one’s mind
使某人放心或安心
put one’s mind at ease
【跟踪演练】
●Ⅰ 单句表达
1. , the officer immediately recognized the coming danger. The beach was rapidly cleared of people, just before the huge waves crashed into the coast.
令她十分欣慰的是,这名官员立刻意识到即将到来的危险。在巨浪冲上岸之前,海滩上的人被迅速疏散了。
2. , Caroline looked at the bird, which was still peacefully sleeping in the box as if nothing had happened.
卡罗琳松了一口气,看着那只鸟,它还在盒子里安详地睡觉,好像什么事也没发生过。
3.Relieved, she went home .
她松了口气,卸下心头的重担,回家了。
4. as they finally held each other tightly.
当他们最终紧紧地拥抱彼此时,喜悦和宽慰的泪水涌了出来。
5. , Jenny couldn’t help throwing herself into her mother’s arms.
疲惫不堪,如释重负,珍妮情不自禁地投入母亲的怀抱。
6.Tom finally got in the car, and a mixed feeling of came to his heart.
汤姆终于上车了,一种温暖和宽慰交织的感觉涌上心头。
●Ⅱ 语段表达(宽慰与温暖)
One chilly evening, while walking home, I found a tiny kitten huddling in a corner. It was trembling violently and its fur was wet. I immediately scooped it up gently into my arms and rushed home. Once home, I carefully dried its fur with a warm towel. 1. (令我十分欣慰的是), its body stopped shaking soon. I then offered it some food and water. Seeing it regaining strength 2. (让我卸下心头的重担). As the days passed, the kitten grew stronger and more lively. It would playfully pounce on a ball of yarn and chase its own tail. Its existence 3. (使我的家充满温暖和生命力). Also, I 4. (欣慰而喜悦地看到) this once helpless creature now full of energy and trust in me. It was as if a ray of sunshine 5. (照亮我的生命). This small act of rescue not only saved a life but also brought lasting happiness that made every effort worthwhile.
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Unit 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
● 语篇词汇串记
1.surrounded 2.galleries 3.defence 4.was joined
5.belonging 6.fascinating 7.dotted 8.for
9.approaching 10.be greeted
● 考点互动探究
单词点睛
❶ ①surrounding ②surroundings ③Surrounded ④Being surrounded by nature
❷ ①指控 ②收费 ③充电 ④向……方向冲去 ⑤主管 ⑥be in charge of/take charge of
❸ ①to ②gardening ③处理、对待(问题、任务) ④接洽, 打交道 ⑤Upon/On approaching the house ⑥As the deadline for submitting papers was approaching; With the deadline for submitting papers approaching
❹ ①to try ②eagerness ③for ④Waiting eagerly/with eagerness for his name to be called ⑤was eager to make a good impression on
短语储存
❶ ①to ②belongings ③belonging ④which belongs to/belonging to ⑤which once belonged to my grandmother
❷ ①might/may ②was given ③looking ④as well as improve their willpower ⑤wear sportswear as well as bring a water bottle
句型透视
❶ ①running; checked ②to launch ③have the lesson scheduled ④had the house decorated; had the dining table laid
❷ ①with ②approaching ③tied ④With happy tears running down her cheeks ⑤with just two minutes to spare/with just two minutes left
● 当堂过关检测
Ⅰ.1.rolling 2.generosity 3.approaching 4.evidence 5.striking 6.Fascinated 7.Surrounded 8.dotted
9.ends 10.location 11.announcement 12.defence
13.crowded 14.achievement
Ⅱ.1.belong to 2.broke away from 3.joined to 4.as well as 5.keep your eyes open 6.resulting in 7.left behind 8.was greeted with
Ⅲ.1.have all the documents prepared
2.which resulted in her making a lot of new friends
3.known as
4.With the New Year approaching
● 语言素养提升
Ⅰ.1.fed 2.felt 3.fought 4.found 5.had fled
6.was flown 7.flew
Ⅱ.1.互动,交流 2.互相依赖 3.相互关联 4.人际的 5.相互连接
Ⅲ.1.①课程 ②航向 ③过程 ④一道菜 ⑤球场;竞赛场地
2.①包括,涵盖 ②封面,封皮 ③够付(费用),足以支付
④行走(一段路程) ⑤报道 ⑥占(一片面积)
3.①撞车(事故) ②撞毁;坠毁 ③暴跌
4.①信用 ②学分 ③借款,贷款 ④把……归功于 ⑤功劳;赞扬
5.①使交叉 ②(念头)闪现,掠过 ③愤怒的,生气的
● 写作素养提升
Part Ⅰ 应用文写作
1.(that/which is) located in present-day Qufu 2.who/that left a profound impact on Chinese culture and society 3.which he believed would lead to a harmonious society 4.which is still studied by many Chinese today 5.Despite facing opposition
Part Ⅱ 读后续写
10.情感细节描写——宽慰与温暖
【跟踪演练】
Ⅰ.1.To her great relief 2.Breathing a sigh of relief
3.with a weight lifted off her heart 4.Tears of joy and relief welled up 5.Exhausted yet relieved 6.warmth and relief
Ⅱ.1.To my great relief 2.lifted a weight off my heart/took a load off my mind 3.filled my home with warmth and life
4.was relieved and delighted to see 5.had brightened my life
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