Unit 3 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas（配套教参Word）-【步步高】2025-2026学年高一英语必修第二册学习笔记（外研版·新教材）

本讲义围绕足球的历史与全球流行原因展开，从导入理解（Neil Armstrong等阅读理解题）切入，分析课文“A Game for the World”中古代中国蹴鞠到英国现代足球的发展脉络，探讨其普及的核心因素（简单易玩、低成本、创造力与激情、沟通作用），并系统讲解equipment、content等词汇及given that、see+宾语+宾补等语法结构，最后通过语法填空、主题微写作等练习巩固，构成完整学习支架。 该资料亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，如分析足球全球流行原因时，引导学生拆解简单易玩、文化沟通等因素，提升分析推断能力；词汇语法结合写作佳句，如“content”通过例句和写作练习强化语言运用。课中辅助教师系统授课，课后练习帮助学生查漏补缺，有效提升学习效率。

Period 1　Starting out & Understanding ideas 1．What do we know about Neil Armstrong? A．He was a famous football player. B．He gave football new rules. C．He invented football. D．He was an astronaut. 答案　D 2．What does the word “twist” mean in paragraph 3? A．An action of turning something with your hand. B．An action of turning a part of your body. C．An unexpected change or development in a game. D．A sharp turn in a river or road. 答案　C 3．What is Bill Shankly’s attitude towards football? A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Neutral. D．Indifferent. 答案　A 4．Where does this passage probably come from? A．A book review. 　 B．A PE magazine. C．A TV advertisement. 　 D．A TV interview. 答案　B A Game for the World These days，football is one of the most popular sports1 in the world.Given that2 Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon，we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back3 over two thousand years to Ancient China.[1]It was then known as4 cuju(kick ball)，a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside.Goals were hung in the air5.[2]Football as we know it today started in Great Britain，where the game was given new rules. [1]此句是简单句。a game using...inside作cuju(kick ball)的同位语，using a ball of...inside为现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰a game。 [2]此句是复合句。as we know it today 在句中作插入语，where相当于in which，引导非限制性定语从句，修饰Great Britain。 词块翻译： 1．最受欢迎的运动 2．鉴于，考虑到 3．追溯，回溯 4．被称为 5．在空中 [3]That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity.It is also a game that is very cheap to play.You don’t need expensive equipment；even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money.All over the world6 you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content7 with a ball made of plastic bags；just like Pelé did when he was a boy. [3]此句是复合句。That football is such a simple game to play是that引导的主语从句。 6.全世界 7．尽情地；心满意足地 Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.It is fun enough to attract millions of people.[4]You do not have to be a fan to recognise the skill of professional players8—how they use their bodies to pass，score and defend can be amazing to see—or to feel the excitement of a game ending with9 a surprising twist. [4]此句是复合句。or为并列连词，连接两个动词不定式短语；ending with a surprising twist为现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰a game；how引导主语从句。 8.职业球员 9．以……结束 What’s more10，football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate：it does not require words，but everyone understands it.It breaks down11 walls and brings people together12 on and off the field13.Take，for example14，the famous football game on Christmas Day 1914.World War I had broken out15 months before，but British and German soldiers put down16 their guns and played football together—one moment of peace to remember during years of conflict. 10.而且 11．驱除，消除(人与人之间的隔阂等) 12．使……团结起来 13．赛场内外 14．以……为例 15．爆发，突然发生 16．放下 “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death17，...” said Bill Shankly，the famous footballer and manager.“I can assure you it is much，much more important than that.” [5]This might sound funny，but one only has to think about the Earth to realise that our planet is shaped like18 a football. [5]此句是but连接的并列复合句。第二个分句中to realise that...是不定式短语作结果状语，其中that引导宾语从句作realise的宾语。 17.生死攸关的事情；成败的关键 18．形状像…… 析篇章结构 equipment n．[U]装备，设备，用具(equip vt.装备，配备；使有能力) [教材原句P35] You don’t need expensive equipment；even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. 你不需要昂贵的设备；就连球也不必花很多钱。 [译林版] To prevent soft tissue injury，make sure that you wear proper clothes and equipment when exercising.为了防止软组织受伤，确保在锻炼时穿上合适的衣物并佩戴适当的装备。 ·a piece of equipment一件设备 ·equip...with...用……装备…… equip sb for sth/to do sth使某人为某事有所准备/使某人具备做某事的能力 be equipped with配备着…… be equipped for对……有准备/配有装备 be equipped to do sth能够胜任做某事 (1)The high cost of equipment(equip) stops many people from taking up this sport. (2)The course is designed to equip students for a career as a software programmer. (3)Equipped(equip) with much experience in teaching，he is equipped to do(do) the job well. [写作佳句] (4)(应用文写作之推荐信)他让自己具备了丰富的志愿工作经验，所以他完全能够胜任这份工作。 He equips himself with much experience in voluntary work，so he is well equipped for the job. content n．[U]满意，满足；(pl.)目录；所含之物 adj.满足的；满意的；愿意的 vt.(使)满足 [教材原句P35] All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags；just like Pelé did when he was a boy.在世界各地，你都能看到孩子们拿着用塑料袋做成的球尽情玩耍；就像贝利小时候那样。 [北师大版] In addition，a lot of the content posted on social media is shallow or trivial.此外，社交媒体上发布的许多内容都是肤浅或琐碎的。 ·with content满意地；满足地 to one’s heart’s content 尽情地；心满意足地 ·feel/be content with...对……满意 be content to do...愿意做…… ·content oneself with sth使某人自己满足于某事 注意：(1)content作“内容；目录”讲时，常用复数形式。(2)“对……满意”的其他表达还有：be satisfied with...，be pleased with...等。 (1)It is typical of him to content himself with a bottle of icy beer after work. (2)The retired official is content to live(live) in the country，where the air is fresh and clean. (3)She preferred to read in the library，where she could read to her heart’s content. (4)She finished the last mouthful of her meal and sighed with content. [写作佳句] (5)经过数月的排练，老师对我们的表演由衷地满意。 After months of rehearsals，our teacher was truly content with our performance. defend v．(在比赛中)防守，防卫(defence n．防御；保卫；辩解 defensive adj.戒备的) [教材原句P35] You do not have to be a fan to recognise the skill of professional players—how they use their bodies to pass，score and defend can be amazing to see...即使你不是球迷，也能认出职业球员的球技——他们如何运用身体去传球、得分和防守，这些表现看在眼里令人惊叹…… [译林版] In defence of the factories，however，I’d like to point out that we also try to control the amount of pollution we produce.然而，为这些工厂辩护的话，我想要指出的是，我们也在努力控制我们产生的污染量。 ·defend...against/from...保护……免受…… defend oneself自卫；为自己辩护 ·in defence (of)为了防护；为了保卫；(为……)辩护 in one’s defence为某人辩护；站在某人一边 (1)It’s their duty for every soldier to defend our country against/from enemies. (2)She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands，as if in defence(defend)． (3)What made him disappointed was that nobody spoke out in his defence. [写作佳句] (4)看到这条凶猛的蛇，他像箭一样冲过去保护儿子。(明喻) Seeing the fierce snake，he rushed to defend his son/in defence of his son like an arrow. break down 打破；(机器、车辆等)出故障；(讨论、谈判等)失败；(健康或精神等方面)垮掉，崩溃；(使)分解 [教材原句P36] It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.它打破了隔阂，让人们无论在场上还是场下都能团结在一起。 [人教版] A smile can break down barriers.一个微笑可以打破隔阂。 break up打碎；拆解；解散；结束；绝交；期终放假 break in破门而入；打断(谈话等) break into强行闯入；突然……起来 break away from脱离；突然挣脱 break out (战争、火灾等)突然开始；爆发 break through冲破；克服；(在某领域)有进展或突破 (1)写出下列句子中break down的含义 ①His car broke down on the way to the wedding.(机器、车辆等)出故障 ②It is said that peace talks between the two countries broke down.(讨论、谈判等)失败 ③If Andrew keeps on working so hard，he’ll break down sooner or later. (健康或精神等方面)垮掉，崩溃 ④Plastic bags are hard to break down，thus damaging the environment more.(使)分解 ⑤Attempts must be made to break down the barrier between the two communities.打破 (2)用break相关短语的正确形式完成以下语段 Tom hurriedly ①broke into the room and Mary never thought he would rudely ②break in.Soon，a violent quarrel ③broke out between them.Boiling with extreme anger，Mary ④broke away from Tom and rushed out of the room，which also indicated that their relationship might ⑤break up. [写作佳句] (3)(读后续写之动作描写)教授刚一走上舞台，观众就爆发出雷鸣般的掌声。 No sooner had the professor stepped on the stage than the audience broke into thunderous applause. given that... [教材原句P34] Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon，we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world！想想当年尼尔·阿姆斯特朗曾想把足球带上月球，我们甚至可以说它也是地球之外最受欢迎的运动！ [结构分析] 此句是复合句。句中的given that是连词，意思是“鉴于；考虑到”；主句中的that引导宾语从句。 充当连词，引导原因/条件状语从句的类似结构还有： seeing (that)...既然，因为，鉴于 provided/providing (that)...如果，只要 suppose/supposing (that)...假定，假设，设想 (1)Providing/Provided(provide) that he can win the final vote，he will be the monitor. [写作佳句] (2)如果能给我这次机会，我会不遗余力地为公司做贡献。 Suppose/Supposing/Providing/Provided (that) I am given the chance，I will spare no effort to make contributions to the company. (3)(2022·全国甲，书面表达)鉴于海洋在我们的世界中发挥着关键作用，现在是我们致力于保护海洋的时候了。 Given/Seeing that the ocean plays a key role in our world，it is high time that we devoted ourselves to protecting it. see＋宾语＋宾语补足语 [教材原句P35] All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags；just like Pelé did when he was a boy.在世界各地，你都能看到孩子们拿着用塑料袋做成的球尽情玩耍；就像贝利小时候那样。 [结构分析] 此句是复合句。see在句中接复合宾语，宾语是kids，宾语补足语是playing，宾语与宾语补足语之间构成逻辑上的主动关系，故此处使用现在分词形式；made of plastic bags是过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰ball；like在此处相当于as，引导的是方式状语从句；when引导时间状语从句。 see接复合宾语的结构： ·see sb do sth看见某人做了某事，强调动作的全过程(在变为被动语态时，see sb do sth应改为sb be seen to do sth)。 ·see sb doing sth看见某人正在做某事，强调动作正在进行。 ·see sth done看见某事被做，强调动作的被动和完成。 注意：如果宾语是不定式或从句时，常用it充当形式宾语，把真正的宾语放到后面。 (1)A boy was seen to lose(lose) balance and fall off his bike. (2)My heart froze in my chest as I saw the tractor heading(head) towards the sidewalk. [写作佳句] (3)每次我来看她，我都会看到她在埋头读书。 Every time I came to visit her，I would see her buried in reading. (4)每天早上，我都看到邻居沿着小路遛狗。 Every morning，I see my neighbor walk his dog along the path. Ⅰ.品句猜词 1．Art is a powerful way to represent life and express feelings.vt.描绘；展示 2．To win the competition，we set a goal① and trained hard towards it.At the last minute of the match，our team was controlling the ball and running towards the other team’s goal②.Finally，we won by one goal③. ①n.目标　②n.球门　③n.射门，进球得分 3．①(2023·新课标Ⅰ)Nanxiang aside，the best xiao long bao have a fine skin，allowing them to be lifted out of the steamer basket without tearing or spilling any of their contents.n．所容纳之物 ②(2022·全国乙)Since April drinks companies have been forced to pay between 18p and 24p for every litre of sugary drink they produce or import，depending on the sugar content.n.含量 ③(2021·新课标Ⅱ)Look at the table of contents，the preface，the chapter heading，etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it.n.目录 Ⅱ.单词拼写 1．It is reported that the horrible accident has caused five deaths. 2．Before going to bed，she assured herself that the door was locked. 3．After many years of work，he was content to have such an apartment in the city. 4．I had to admit that what they said at the meeting represented(代表) the will of people. 5．With all the factors(因素) taken into consideration，I’m sure you will succeed. 6．A plastic(塑料制的) chair is much lighter than a wooden one. 7．Surfing is the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board. 8．The newspaper editor was accused of twisting(扭曲) the facts. Ⅲ.单句语法填空 1．Take Beijing for example，it is one of the biggest cities in the world. 2．I have to say in her defence(defend) that she knew nothing about it beforehand. 3．The boy often comes into conflict with his classmates，which makes his parents worried. 4．Given(give) that you have tried your best，we decide to give you another chance. 5．In the hope of becoming a great soldier，he trained hard on a daily basis(base)． 6．The host saw Ellie looking(look) up，eyes wide with admiration. Ⅳ.课文语法填空 These days，football is one of the most popular sports in the world.The history of the game 1.goes(go) back over two thousand years to Ancient China.It was then known as cuju(kick ball)，a game 2.using(use) a ball of animal skins with hair inside.Football as we know it today started in Great Britain,3.where the game was given new rules. That football is such 4.a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of 5.its(it) popularity.All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content 6.with a ball.It is also a game that is very cheap to play.You don’t need expensive 7.equipment(equip); even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money.Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.It is fun enough 8.to attract(attract) millions of people.You do not have to be a fan to recognise the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a 9.surprising(surprise) twist.What’s more，football has become one of the 10.best(good) ways for people to communicate：it does not require words，but everyone understands it.It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field. 作业1 [分值：62分] Ⅰ.短语填空(共6小题；每小题2分；满分12分) 1．The fancy earrings she wore were shaped like(形状像……) tiny butterflies. 2．The modern Olympic Games go back to(追溯到) more than 100 years ago. 3．The boys are looking forward to playing football to their hearts’ content(尽情地) on the weekend. 4．Last week，conflicts over budget cuts broke out(爆发) between the management and the employees. 5．The doorbell rang，so I put down(放下) my book on the coffee table and went to answer it. 6．Don’t mind the failure and given that you are still young，it’s not a matter of life and death(生死攸关的事)． Ⅱ.主题微写作——喜欢的运动(满分15分) 1．一周中我最喜欢的是星期天，因为那天我可以尽情地踢足球。(to one’s heart’s content) Sunday is my favorite day in a week because I can play football to my heart’s content on that day. 2．为了响应国家促进健身的号召，踢足球已经日渐普及。(response) In response to the nation’s call for promoting physical fitness，playing football has gained in popularity. 3．人们经常看到孩子们在球场上踢足球。(see sb doing) Children are often seen playing football on the court. 4．踢足球不仅能锻炼他们的身体，还能塑造他们的品格。(not only...but also...) Playing football can build up not only their body but also their character. 5．考虑到踢足球对孩子很有益，我建议更多的孩子定期参加足球运动。(given that) Given that playing football is of great benefit to children，I suggest more children participate in it on a regular basis. 组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。 Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分) A Specializing(专攻) in one sport early in a child’s athletic career is often a way to win college scholarships(奖学金) or even go on to be the professionals.However，researchers at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Toronto，Canada，say “not so fast”． “Our study，which is the largest study so far examining the topic of single sports specialization，helps to understand present situation of specialization in youth sports，” said Patrick S．Buckley，MD of the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia，PA.“Our results showed that present high school athletes specialized two years earlier than present college and professional athletes.The results of our study suggest that specialization at a very young age does not increase the possibility of an athlete achieving top position within his/her sport.” Buckley and his team did a survey to high school，college and professional athletes before their yearly pre-participation physical exam.A total of 3,090 people completed the survey.The age of single sport specialization obviously differed among groups and happened at an age of 12.7 ± 2.4 for high school,14.8 ± 2.5 for college students and 14.1 ± 2.8 for professional athletes.More than 80% of athletes from all study groups reported that they were glad they had focused on a single sport at the age they did.Present high school and college participants(参与者) also reported more sports-related injury than present professional athletes，some of whom noted that their injuries could be from too much play. “More research needs to be done to fully understand the benefits and risks related with sport specialization at young ages and establish evidence-based strategies to optimize(使优化) the sport experience for kids while minimizing injury.In addition，we must continue to educate parents，coaches，medical professionals and athletes on the dos and don’ts of safe play to keep kids active for life，” said Buckley. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了早期体育专项化专攻某一体育项目的做法正受到挑战，研究表明过早专项化并不会增加运动员在其运动项目中取得顶尖地位的可能性。 1．What does the underlined phrase “not so fast” mean in the first paragraph? A．The study was conducted too quickly. B．Kids needn’t rush into specialization early. C．The results of the research came out not fast. D．The researchers were not strict in their work. 答案　B 解析　词义猜测题。由第一段中“Specializing(专攻) in one...be the professionals.(在孩子的运动生涯早期专攻一项运动通常是获得大学奖学金甚至成为职业运动员的一种方式)”和第二段中“The results of...within his/her sport.(我们的研究结果表明，在年龄很小的时候进行专项化并不会增加运动员在其运动中取得顶尖地位的可能性)”可知，“not so fast”意为“孩子们不必过早地专攻一项运动”，故选B。 2．What can we learn from the survey on sport specialization? A．High school athletes specialized later. B．Professional athletes had fewer injuries. C．College athletes specialized at about 14.1. D．Most athletes recognized early specialization. 答案　B 解析　细节理解题。由第三段中“Present high school...too much play.(现在的高中生和大学生参与者报告的与运动相关的伤害也比现在的职业运动员多，其中一些人指出，他们的伤害可能是运动过度造成的)”可知，职业运动员受伤较少。故选B。 3．What is the researchers’ attitude to early sport specialization? A．Disapproving. B．Supportive. C．Careful. D．Uncaring. 答案　C 解析　观点态度题。由最后一段内容可知，研究人员并没有完全否定进行早期专项运动这件事，而是提出需要更多的研究来全面理解进行早期专项运动的利弊。由此可知，研究人员对进行早期专项运动的态度是谨慎的。故选C。 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．Early Sport Specialization Is Being Challenged B．Sports：a Key to Getting a College Scholarship C．Injuries in Sports Are Becoming a Major Worry D．Early Sport Specialization Leads to Early Success 答案　A 解析　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是由第一段可知，文章主要介绍了早期体育专项化(专攻某一体育项目)的做法正受到挑战，研究表明过早专项化并不会增加运动员在其运动项目中取得顶尖地位的可能性。由此可知，A选项“Early Sport Specialization Is Being Challenged(早期运动专项化正受到挑战)”最符合文章标题。故选A。 B(此篇精读) (2025·湖南长沙高一上期中) In the classic movie The Mighty Ducks，a group of ice hockey players band together，get better，and finally win.That’s the dream of players on losing teams.But for many kids’ sports teams，it doesn’t.There is no winning，no victory cheers. Most people don’t like losing，with the discouraging record of the scoreboard，watching while the other team’s players throw victorious hands in the air.Parents adjust complex family schedules for seemingly countless practices，then wonder what it’s all for when their child’s team never comes home a winner.So is losing all the time really good for children? It can be.Experts agree that losing at sports，no matter how unending，can allow children to learn from failure.Losing all the time builds philosophy，friendship，sportsmanship，and the idea of athletics as a series of increasing victories.The team may struggle，but teammates improve moment by moment. Milt Shapiro，who lives in Washington，coaches a team that lost “by football scores”．He doesn’t worry if a player cries，even though tears upset parents.“I love the fact that he’s crying，which means he cares and he’s passionate.We will change that into something we can use on the field.I would focus on small victories within each game，” he says. Sports psychologist Caroline Silby，who practices in the Washington area，says in an email that the real problem with losing all the time lies with the parents.Trying to make children win all the time can be harmful.Also，losing is not such a big deal that it should be covered up.If parents don’t speak about games—or seasons—that ended badly，children may think that means that failure is so awful that they shouldn’t even talk about it. Also，Silby says，if parents get angry，blame unskilled players，or talk endlessly about a loss，they ruin the whole point of being on a team：a sense of belonging.Athletes who have that feeling—that they are connected to something larger than themselves—are less stressed and have higher self-esteem.And overall，she says，losing seasons can give athletes some perspective and help them grow better at managing frustration and doubt. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了专家认为运动中的失败可以让孩子们从失败中学习、更好地面对失败和疑虑，从而帮助他们成长。 5．What’s the experts’ opinion about children’s losing at sports? A．It exercises parents’ patience. B．It’s beneficial to kids’ growth. C．It makes a team less competitive. D．It leads to children’s short-lived emotion. 答案　B 解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Experts agree that losing at sports，no matter how unending，can allow children to learn from failure.”可知，专家认为，孩子在体育方面的失败对他们的成长是有益的。故选B。 6．How does Milt Shapiro react to his team’s loss? A．He changes their training plans. B．He gets angry with his students. C．He comforts players with small gifts. D．He treats it as a learning opportunity. 答案　D 解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I love the fact that he’s crying，which means he cares and he’s passionate.We will change that into something we can use on the field.”可知，他把球队的失利看作是一次学习的机会。故选D。 7．What does Caroline Silby advise parents to do? A．Hide kids’ losing properly. B．Put more effort into kids’ training. C．Encourage kids to face failure directly. D．Draw kids’ attention to things beyond games. 答案　C 解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Trying to make children win all the time can be harmful.Also，losing is not such a big deal that it should be covered up.If parents don’t speak about games—or seasons—that ended badly，children may think that means that failure is so awful that they shouldn’t even talk about it.”可知，卡罗琳·西尔比建议父母鼓励孩子直接面对失败。故选C。 8．What would be the best title for the text? A．How Do Kids React to Losing at Sports? B．How Does Losing at Sports Influence Children? C．How Can Losing at Sports Benefit Kids? D．How Should Coaches Respond to Children’s Losing? 答案　C 解析　标题归纳题。根据最后一段以及全文可知，本文主要讲述了专家认为运动中的失败可以让孩子们从失败中学习、更好地面对失败和疑虑，从而帮助他们成长。C项“运动中的失败对孩子有什么好处？”为本文最佳标题。故选C。 [词汇积累] 1．band together联合；携手 2．discouraging(派)＝dis＋courage＋ing adj.使人沮丧的；令人气馁的 3．victorious(派)＝victory＋ious adj.胜利的，获胜的 4．adjust v．调整；适应→adjustment n．调整；适应→adjustable adj.可调整的，可调节的 5．unending(派)＝un＋end＋ing adj.无尽的，源源不断的 6．coach(转)n.→v.训练，指导 7．cover up掩盖(错误、罪行等的)真相 [句式分析] Athletes who have that feeling—that they are connected to something larger than themselves—are less stressed and have higher self-esteem. 分析：此句为复合句。主句为“Athletes are less stressed and have higher self-esteem.”；who引导定语从句，修饰Athletes；“that they are connected to something larger than themselves”是“feeling”的同位语。 翻译：有那种感觉的运动员——觉得自己与比自身更重要的事物有所关联的——压力更小，自尊心更高。 Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) (2025·浙江金华高一上期末) With annoying delays(延误) during holiday travel at one of the busiest airports in the world，one might expect only angry people to make the news.But on flight 1238，stuck in Atlanta，some unexpected holiday cheer 1 —and everyone joined in for the sing-along. Passengers aboard the packed flight had already been waiting for well over an hour to 2 ，when they were given more 3 news—the replacement flight crew(工作人员) was stuck in traffic.The flight crew members were trying their best to keep people 4 and calm on the plane，but the 5 were hot and tired.Kate Dailey，a passenger on the plane，could “feel the stress rising in the air，” but then something 6 happened. A man stood up and started playing Christmas Carols on the saxophone(萨克斯管)，walking up and down the walkway.The 7 among the crowd was lifted immediately 8 the plane was still on the ground. “I was surprised and 9 ，” Kate said.“People were clapping，singing along，and 10 this man for his playing.” The sax player was Wayne Hoey，a music 11 .He’s known for telling his students，“Always 12 your sax，” so they could have the opportunity he had on this flight—to entertain and delight. An unexpected kindness from 13 is a living example of the holiday spirit，and Wayne is a shining star.“Thank you，good sir，for your service—then and now，” Kate 14 on social media.“You just 15 my faith(信仰) in humanity.” 语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了航班延误时，乘客们因一位音乐老师的即兴演奏而心情转好的故事。 1．A.died down B．carried on C．broke out D．came back 答案　C 解析　die down减弱；carry on继续；break out爆发；come back回来。根据上文“With annoying delays(延误) during holiday travel...one might expect only angry people to make the news.”和转折连词“But”可知，航班延误应是有愤怒的事情发生，但是却发生了转折，发生了意想不到的节日欢呼，所以此处指爆发出节日的欢呼。故选C。 2．A.leave B．land C．enter D．board 答案　A 解析　leave离开；land着陆；enter进入；board登机(船、车等)。根据上文“Passengers aboard the packed flight had already been waiting for well over an hour”可知，航班延误的乘客在等了一个多小时之后终于可以离开。故选A。 3．A.impressive B．important C．bad D．interesting 答案　C 解析　impressive令人印象深刻的；important重要的；bad坏的；interesting有趣的。根据下文“the replacement flight crew(工作人员) was stuck in traffic”可知，本来航班延误了一个多小时，又被告知替换机组人员被堵在了路上，所以应该是得到更多坏消息。故选C。 4．A.silent B．comfortable C．safe D．focused 答案　B 解析　silent安静的；comfortable舒适的；safe安全的；focused专注的。根据上文可知，航班延误并且机组人员又被堵在路上，由此可知，机组人员会尽最大努力让乘客舒适和平静。故选B。 5．A.guests B．pilots C．members D．travelers 答案　D 解析　guest客人；pilot飞行员；member成员；traveler旅客。根据上文“Passengers aboard the packed flight had already been waiting for well over an hour”可知，航班延误，等了一个多小时的旅客应是又累又热，guest一般指到访的人，而traveler一般指长途旅行的人。故选D。 6．A.puzzling B．shocking C．funny D．magical 答案　D 解析　puzzling令人困惑的；shocking令人震惊的；funny有趣的；magical神奇的。根据下文“A man stood up and started playing Christmas Carols on the saxophone(萨克斯管)，walking up and down the walkway.”和后文的描述可知，是音乐改变了氛围，所以应该是神奇的。故选D。 7．A.mood B．awareness C．confidence D．expectation 答案　A 解析　mood情绪；awareness意识；confidence自信；expectation期盼。根据下文“People were clapping，singing along”可知，乘客的情绪得到了提升。故选A。 8．A.although B．since C．once D．as 答案　A 解析　although虽然，尽管；since自从；once一旦；as因为。空前“The among the crowd was lifted immediately”和空后“the plane was still on the ground.”构成转折关系，虽然飞机还在地面上，但人群中的情绪立刻得到了提升。故选A。 9．A.proud B．delighted C．curious D．awkward 答案　B 解析　proud骄傲的；delighted高兴的；curious好奇的；awkward尴尬的。根据上文“The among the crowd was lifted immediately the plane was still on the ground.”可知，航班延误人们应该是情绪都不高，但是因为音乐情绪得到了提升，结合下文“People were clapping，singing along”可知，凯特应该是既惊讶又高兴。故选B。 10．A.begging B．paying C．cheering D．honoring 答案　C 解析　beg乞讨；pay支付；cheer欢呼；honor尊敬。根据上文“People were clapping，singing along”可知，设空处和鼓掌、唱歌的感情色彩应一致，所以应是欢呼。故选C。 11．A.singer B．teacher C．lover D．artist 答案　B 解析　singer歌手；teacher老师；lover爱好者；artist艺术家。根据下文“He’s known for telling his students”可知，他是一名老师。故选B。 12．A.play B．treasure C．hold D．bring 答案　D 解析　play演奏；treasure珍惜；hold保持；bring带来。根据下文“so they could have the opportunity he had on this flight—to entertain and delight”可知，此处指告诉学生要一直随身带着萨克斯，这样他们才可能拥有像他这样在这趟航班上演奏的机会。故选D。 13．A.strangers B．musicians C．passengers D．visitors 答案　A 解析　stranger陌生人；musician音乐家；passenger乘客；visitor访客。根据上文可知，韦恩·霍伊是一名乘客，对其他乘客来说是陌生人，所以是来自陌生人的善意。故选A。 14．A.replied B．agreed C．admitted D．wrote 答案　D 解析　reply回答；agree同意；admit承认；write写道，(以文字)说。根据下文“on social media”可知，是在社交媒体上发布信息，所以“写道，(以文字)说”符合语境。故选D。 15．A.tested B．challenged C．strengthened D．recovered 答案　C 解析　test测试；challenge挑战；strengthen增强；recover恢复。根据下文“my faith(信仰) in humanity”和前文“An unexpected kindness from is a living example of the holiday spirit，and Wayne is a shining star.”可知，韦恩的行为增强了凯特对人性的信心。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $