Unit 5 Language aroud the World 外刊拓展提升（多题型专练）英语人教版必修第一册

**基本信息** 以“语言”主题为核心，融合外刊阅读、词汇语法与多题型训练，构建“输入-内化-输出”的语言能力培养体系，兼顾文化意识与思维品质提升。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |外刊拓展阅读|1篇|议论性文本，主题为语言学习益处|以“语言重要性”导入，衔接单元主题| |能力培优拔高|8篇（4阅读/1完形/2七选五/1语法填空）|涵盖细节理解、推理判断等高考核心题型|从词汇（核心词汇）到句法（长难句分析），再到语篇理解与应用| |迁移应用篇|5句完成+1应用文写作|结合语法结构（定语从句等）与实际写作|从语言知识到产出能力，实现知识迁移|

Unit 5 Languages around the World 外刊拓展提升（多题型专练） 识·单元要点概览 读·外刊拓展阅读 In today’s increasingly interdependent world, speaking a second language is an essential skill that gives you the ability to communicate and connect with people from all over the world in a quicker and more meaningful way and will always give you a significant advantage. Read on to find out more about the benefits of learning a foreign language. In this multicultural world, many companies are opening offices overseas to extend their market. By acquiring a foreign language, you will double the number of available jobs for you and climb the career ladder much faster. Also, employers are looking to hire someone who stands out from the rest of the candidates. Knowing a foreign language could help you be chosen among many other job applicants. Having a foreign language listed in your CV might be what a potential employer is looking for. Knowing a foreign language also influences your level of creativity. As a person starts to learn a language, they get familiar with the culture of the place where that language is spoken. The more you learn about new cultures, the more you’ll look at the world around you from different perspectives. The change of views will make you more original, elaborate, and flexible — all qualities of being a creative person. Besides, research shows that bilingual people are often good at multitasking. Their brain has been practicing in switching from one language to the other daily. When the brain gets used to this demanding job of switching from one language to another, it isn’t difficult for them to use this skill in other tasks, too. Research also found that a bilingual person’s brain maintains better task-switching even as they get older. Learning a second language can also improve your first language, improve your memory, and improve your attention, etc. If you’re interested in pursuing language learning, we offer a range of courses and programs to help you achieve your goals. Don’t hesitate to explore your options and take the first step towards expanding your horizons. 【全文翻译】 在当今联系日益紧密的世界，掌握第二门语言是一项必备技能。它让你能够更高效、更有深度地与世界各地的人们沟通交流，始终为你带来巨大优势。继续往下阅读，了解学习外语的更多益处。 当今世界多元文化交融，许多企业在海外设立分部拓展市场。学会一门外语，可供你选择的工作机会将会翻倍，职业晋升之路也会更加顺畅。此外，雇主都希望录用脱颖而出的求职者。掌握外语能让你在众多应聘者中脱颖而出。简历上标注掌握外语，或许正是潜在雇主所看重的条件。 掌握外语同样会影响你的创造力。当人们开始学习一门语言时，会逐渐熟悉这门语言所属地区的文化。你了解的新文化越多，就越能从不同视角看待周遭世界。视角的转变会让你更富有独到想法、思维缜密且灵活变通——这些都是富有创造力的人所具备的特质。 此外，研究表明，双语者通常擅长同时处理多项任务。他们的大脑每天都在练习两种语言之间来回切换。当大脑习惯这种高要求的语言切换工作后，也能轻松将这项能力运用在其他事务上。研究还发现，双语人群即便步入老年，依旧能保持较好的任务切换能力。 学习第二语言还能够提升母语水平、增强记忆力、提高专注力等等。如果你有意学习语言，我们开设多种课程与项目，助力你达成目标。不妨多多了解相关选择，迈出拓展眼界的第一步。 【核心词汇】 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1. interdependent adj. 相互依存的 2. essential skill 必备技能 3. connect with 与……建立联系 4. significant advantage 显著优势 5. multicultural adj. 多元文化的 6. extend one’s market 拓展市场 7. acquire a foreign language 习得一门外语 8. climb the career ladder 职场晋升 9. stand out from 从……中脱颖而出 10. candidate n. 候选人，求职者 11. job applicant 求职申请者 12. potential employer 潜在雇主 13. perspective n. 视角，观点 14. flexible adj. 灵活的 15. bilingual adj. 会双语的 16. multitasking n. 多任务处理 17. switch from…to… 从……切换到…… 18. pursue language learning 投身语言学习 19. elaborate adj. 缜密的；详尽的 20. expand one’s horizons 拓宽眼界 【长难句分析】 1. In today’s increasingly interdependent world, speaking a second language is an essential skill that gives you the ability to communicate and connect with people from all over the world in a quicker and more meaningful way and will always give you a significant advantage. 句意：在当今这个联系日益紧密的世界，掌握第二门语言是一项至关重要的技能。它让你能够以更高效、更有意义的方式与世界各地的人们沟通交往，还总能带给你显著优势。 分析：In today’s increasingly interdependent world 介词短语作地点状语; 主句主语：speaking a second language（动名词作主语）；系表结构：is an essential skill; that gives you… and will always give you…：定语从句，修饰先行词skill；从句内部有并列谓语gives与will always give; to communicate and connect with people不定式作后置定语修饰ability；from all over the world介词短语后置修饰people；in a quicker and more meaningful way方式状语。 2.When the brain gets used to this demanding job of switching from one language to another, it isn’t difficult for them to use this skill in other tasks, too. 句意：：大脑习惯了在两种语言之间来回切换这项高要求的工作之后，他们把这项技能运用到其他任务中也并非难事。 分析：When the brain gets used to this demanding job of switching from one language to another：when引导时间状语从句; 固定搭配：get used to 习惯于；switch from…to… 从……切换到……；demanding adj. 要求高的，费力的;主句：it isn’t difficult for them to use this skill in other tasks, too. it 形式主语，真正主语是后面不定式 to use this skill；句型：It is +adj. +for sb. to do sth. 对某人来说做某事……。 练·能力培优拔高 培优提升篇 Passage 1 阅读理解 Learning any language is hard, but learning English can be especially challenging. Why? Because native speakers use the language in ways that textbooks could never describe. In particular, words that British people use cause many language students to scratch their heads. Hereˈs an example: You overhear a Briton calling someone a “wazzock”. But what exactly is a wazzock? This word, in fact, means a foolish person, although thereˈs nothing about it that would help you guess that. There are many strange terms like this in British English—the Oxford English Dictionary would be much smaller without these odd usages filling its pages. How can these odd words be explained? Part of the answer is the British sense of humor. Britons donˈt like to take things too seriously, and this is evident through many British words and phrases. For example, to “spend a penny” means to use the bathroom. It refers to the days when people had to pay a penny to use a public toilet. In an interview, British linguist David Crystal suggested there may be historical reasons for the large number of odd words and phrases in British English. He thought that they began in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This was a great age for the theater, when Shakespeare and other writers worked hard to keep up with the demand for new plays. The theaterˈs popularity also provided an incentive（刺激）to create new words. With this in mind, perhaps Shakespeare and his peers（同行）are responsible for unusual British words such as “codswallop” and “balderdash”—which both, ironically（讽刺地）, mean “nonsense”. While these strange words may be confusing to non-native speakers, they certainly make studying English a lot more interesting. 1.What may make it hard for non-native speakers to learn English? A. The large English vocabulary. B. Complex grammar rules. C. A great many strange words. D. Out-of-date English textbooks. 2.Why does the author mention the example of “spend a penny”? A. To show what typical British sense of humor is. B. To explain how some strange phrases were created. C. To explain the meaning and background of the phrase. D. To show British peopleˈs attitude toward strange words. 3.Which statement may David Crystal agree with? A. Shakespeare created many nonsense words. B. Shakespeareˈs works are hard due to the odd words. C. The theaterˈs 17th-century success led to many odd words. D. The odd words in new plays helped the theaterˈs popularity. 4.What is the text mainly about? A. The development of British English. B. The origin and meanings of British humor. C. Shakespeareˈs influence on British English. D. Some reasons for odd words in British English. 【答案】1.C 2. B 3. C 4.D 【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍英式英语存在大量奇特词汇，并从英国人的幽默感与历史戏剧发展两方面分析这类词语产生的原因。 1. 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第一段中的“Because native speakers use the language... cause many language students to scratch their heads”可知，因为母语者使用语言的方式是教科书无法描述的。特别是英国人使用的词汇让很多语言学习者感到困惑。再根据第二段中列举的古怪词汇可知，非母语者觉得英语难学是因为大量奇怪的词汇对他们来说难以理解、毫无头绪。 2. 考查推断的能力。第三段第一句先提出问题“怎样解释这些古怪的词汇呢？”，然后给出答案：部分原因是英式幽默，英国人不喜欢把事情看得太严肃。接着列举了“spend a penny”这个例子。由此可推知，作者是用这个例子佐证上文的观点，说明一些古怪的词汇是因为英式幽默而产生的，即作者用这个例子解释一些古怪的词汇是如何产生的。 3. 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第四段的内容尤其是“The theaterˈs popularity also provided an incentive（刺激）to create new words”可知，David Crystal认为17世纪戏剧的成功催生了许多古怪词汇。 4. 考查理解主旨要义的能力。通读全文可知，文章先提出英式英语中有很多古怪词汇，然后分析了这些词汇产生的原因，包括英式幽默、历史和戏剧发展等。故可知，全文主要介绍了英式英语中古怪词汇的产生原因。 Passage 2 阅读理解 Imagine staying in the icy wilderness of Antarctica (南极洲), cut off from the rest of the world, with only a small group of scientists. Such a group might be expected to develop a culture of its own, but would that develop a new shared accent? As part of the project to explain the spoken accent development, a group of researchers, led by Jonathan Harrington, professor of phonetics and speech processing at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, started the study. The researchers studied a group of 11 scientists who spent six months on an island just west of the Antarctica Peninsula. The scientists were from several countries, including the US, the UK, Iceland and Germany. As part of the study, they had to record themselves reading a list of vocabularies from a computer screen every few weeks. The list included words with vowel (元音) sounds /i:/, /u:/ and /əʊ/ that had been found to change over time in different English accents. The recordings were then sent to researchers. When the recordings were studied, the researchers found that the pronunciation of words with an /əʊ/ sound—such as "flow", "code" and "sew"—had changed a little over the six months. The scientists began to pronounce it more toward the front of their mouths than toward the back. The researchers believe it shows the development of a new accent among the scientists. Harrington said, "When we speak to each other, we remember that speech, and then that has an influence on our own speech production." While only small changes were recorded, the researchers believe the experiment helps to explain how different accents are created among enclosed (封闭的) communities, and may help us know why American and British English have developed as they have. 5.What were the scientists expected to do during the study? A. Tell stories. B. Show pictures. C. Make sentences. D. Record the reading of words. 6.Which wordˈs pronunciation may change in the enclosed community? A. Egg. B. Show. C. Cup. D. Hat. 7.Which do the researchers agree with about the findings? A. It proves the difficult life in Antarctica. B. It uncovers the connection of vowel sounds. C. It may explain American and British Englishˈs development. D. It helps build communication among people with different accents. 8.What is the best title for the text? A. Different Accents Around the World B. The Development of the English Language C. What Would Scientistsˈ Daily Life Be Like in Antarctica? D. Does a New Accent Form Among Enclosed Communities? 【答案】5. D 6. B 7.C 8.D 【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍一项科研实验：多国科研人员在南极洲附近封闭环境长期共处后发音出现趋同变化，该研究印证了封闭社群内部会逐步形成新口音，也为英美英语口音分化成因提供了参考依据。 5. 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第三段中的“As part of the study, they had to record themselves reading a list of vocabularies from a computer screen every few weeks”可知，作为研究的一部分，他们每隔几周就得对着电脑屏幕朗读一份词汇表，并将自己的朗读过程录制下来。由此可知，在研究的过程中，科学家们被期望朗读并记录单词。 6. 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第四段的第二句可知，在对这些录音进行研究后，研究人员发现，含有/əʊ/音的单词（如“flow”、“code”和“sew”）的发音在六个月的时间里有了一点变化。由此可知，在封闭社群中发音可能会发生变化的是含元音/əʊ/的单词。show一词含元音音素/əʊ/。 7. 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据最后一段内容可知，尽管记录到的变化很小，但研究人员认为，该实验有助于解释封闭社群中不同口音是如何形成的，并且可能有助于我们理解美式英语和英式英语为何会发展成如今这样的形式。由此可知，研究人员认为这一发现或许能够解释美式英语和英式英语的发展。 8. 考查理解主旨要义的能力。文章第一段以设问的方式引出话题（在封闭的南极洲，科学家群体中是否会形成新的口音）；第二和第三段介绍研究过程；第四和第五段介绍研究的发现；第六段指出其意义。全文围绕“封闭社群中是否会形成新口音”展开论述。由此可知，D项“在封闭社群中是否会出现新的口音？”最适合作文章标题。 Passage 3 完形填空 I never planned on learning Chinese. Even when I found out I was going to Hong Kong, I thought that I would be able to get by with English. However, it didnˈt take long for me to      9      how naive（天真的）I was. Chinese characters are totally foreign and hard to      10     . I quickly got sick of a state of confusion and decided to     11      for the Chinese class offered by my university. I had Chinese every weekday, after which I spent at least an hour      12    the lesson. In the evening my friends and I quizzed each other on the      13      we had to memorize. More importantly, I made a conscious（有意识的）     14      to speak in Chinese in stores and restaurants. I was     15      when I was able to have a simple conversation with the locals. When I regularly achieved Aˈs on my Chinese exams, I thought it was time to take a      16   from studying Chinese every day and focus on my other classes. Unluckily, this turned out to be a(n)      17    . Due to the break, my whole study habits were suffering and the other lessons themselves were getting     18     . I had to come up with new study methods and     19      over. With finals drawing near, I have set my golden rule: there isnˈt a(n)      20      way to learn a new language. Once you realize and accept that you are a beginner, it becomes an ongoing process of exploration,      21     , rethinking, and trying again. Can I speak it out smoothly now? Not even close. And I may     22      be. But I learned how to be honest with myself and push through     23    . 9.A. remember B. realize C. recall D. retell 10.A. understand B. teach C. write D. find 11.A. go in B. sign up C. stick up D. come in 12.A. challenging B. reminding C. reviewing D. presenting 13.A. structures B. articles C. idioms D. characters 14.A. effort B. statement C. chance D. proposal 15.A. relaxed B. shocked C. delighted D. stressed 16.A. chance B. result C. change D. break 17.A. mistake B. challenge C. stage D. escape 18.A. fewer B. harder C. longer D. faster 19.A. took B. finished C. memorized D. started 20.A. creative B. useful C. easy D. optional 21.A. success B. invention C. creation D. failure 22.A. often B. never C. always D. seldom 23.A. difficulties B. shortcomings C. possibilities D. disasters 【答案】9. B 10. A 11.B 12.C 13. D 14.A 15. C 16.D 17.A 18. B 19. D 20.C 21.D 22. B 23.A 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在中国香港学习中文的经历和感悟。 9.作者去中国香港之前觉得只会英语就够了，从未打算学习中文，但他很快意识到自己的想法很天真，因为他被中文搞得很困惑。故选B。 10.根据前文的“Chinese characters are totally foreign and hard to”和后文“I quickly got sick of a state of confusion”可知，汉字对作者来说是陌生的，让作者困惑，因此很难理解。故选A。 11.根据后文的“for the Chinese class offered by my university”可知，作者决定报名参加中文课。故选B。go in for参加（考试或竞赛）；sign up for报名参加；stick up for支持，捍卫；come in for遭到，受到。 12.根据前文的“ I had Chinese every weekday, after which I spent at least an hour”和后文的“the lesson”可知，作者学完后复习功课。故选C。 13.根据后文的“ we had to memorize”可知，作者和朋友们是在相互测试需要记住的汉字。故选D。 14.根据后文的“to speak in Chinese in stores and restaurants”可知，作者有意识地努力说中文。故选A。 15.根据后文的“when I was able to have a simple conversation with the locals”可知，作者能够和当地人进行简单的对话，因此感到很高兴。故选C。 16.根据前文的“When I regularly achieved Aˈs on my Chinese exams”和后文的“from studying Chinese every day and focus on my other classes”“Due to the break”可知，由于中文学习成绩不错，作者认为是时候暂停每天学中文了。take a break意为“暂停，休息一下”。故选D。 17.根据前文的“Unluckily, this turned out to be a(n)”和后文的“Due to the break, my whole study habits were suffering”可知，作者停止学习中文是一个错误。故选A。 18.根据前文的“Unluckily, this turned out to be a(n)   9  . Due to the break, my whole study habits were suffering”可知，作者停止学习中文，整个学习习惯都受到了影响，导致其他课程也变得更难了。故选B。 19.根据前文的“I had to come up with new study methods and”可知，作者不得不想出新的学习方法，重新开始。start over重新开始。故选D。 20.根据后文的“Once you realize and accept...trying again.”可知，一旦你意识到并接受你是一个初学者，它就成为一个持续的探索、失败、重新思考和再试的过程。所以学习一门新语言没有容易的方法。故选C。 21.根据后文的“rethinking, and trying again”可知，作者认为学习新语言的过程中会有失败，然后需要反思，并再次尝试。故选D。 22.根据前文的“Can I speak it out smoothly now? Not even close.”可知，作者认为自己的中文可能永远不会说得很流利。故选B。 23.此处指作者虽然可能永远都不能流利地说中文，但是在学习中文的过程中，却学会了如何对自己诚实，如何克服困难。故选A。 Passage 4 阅读理解 There are about 7,000 languages currently spoken worldwide, with English being the most widely used—around 1.35 billion people speak it, but half of them could be endangered, according to a new study. It is predicted that 1,500 known languages may no longer be spoken by the end of this century. Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) analyzed thousands of languages to recognize factors that put endangered ones at risk. The findings highlight a connection between widespread formal schooling and language loss, as the main languages taught in class often make local languages less important. A second factor causing the threat to endangered languages is the density（密度）of roads in an area. While communication with other language communities can help preserve local languages, increased connection to the wider world may not do so. “We found that the more roads there are, connecting the country to the city, and villages to towns, the higher the risk of languages become endangered. Itˈs as if roads are helping main languages take over other smaller languages,” said Professor Lindell Bronham, one of the researchers of the study. Can technology help save local languages? While past studies have pointed out that technology is leading to the decline of some local languages—by focusing attention on a few major languages at the expense of smaller ones—todayˈs technology could hold a new solution. While there are websites and apps to help learners pick up widely spoken languages such as Spanish, English and Chinese, some have been redesigned to teach or preserve endangered ones. Ma! Iwaidja, for example, is an app that enables those working with speakers of the local Australian language Iwaidja to record words and translations. It also includes a dictionary and a word maker to help users master grammar and vocabulary. 24.Whatˈs one reason for the loss of languages according to the findings? A. Lack of native speakers. B. Lack of school education. C. Impact of major languages. D. School teaching of major languages. 25.Which of the following might Bronham agree with? A. Roads help preserve local languages. B. The increase in roads does harm to endangered languages. C. Roads in the countryside help endangered languages survive. D. Contact with other languages can protect endangered languages. 26.Whatˈs the authorˈs attitude towards technology in saving local languages? A. Curious. B. Doubtful. C. Favorable. D. Unclear. 27.What is the authorˈs purpose in writing the text? A. To analyze the causes of language loss and a possible solution. B. To discuss the necessity of promoting educational equality. C. To highlight the importance of learning more languages. D. To explain why English is the most widely spoken language. 【答案】24.D 25. B 26.C 27.A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。研究指出，学校教育与道路扩张导致语言濒危，科技或可提供帮助。 24.细节理解题。根据第二段的“The findings highlight a connection between widespread formal schooling and language loss...make local languages less important.”可知，研究人员发现“广泛的正规学校教育”与语言消失有关，因为课堂上教授的主要语言使本地语言变得没那么重要。因此，学校教授主要语言是造成语言消亡的原因之一。故选D。 25.推理判断题。根据第四段可知，Bronham明确指出“连接城乡的道路越多，语言濒危的风险就越高”，并指出“道路似乎在帮助主要语言取代小语言”。B选项“道路的增加对濒危语言有害”符合其观点。故选B。 26.推理判断题。根据第五段“...todayˈs technology could hold a new solution”可推知，作者对技术在拯救本土语言方面的作用持支持态度。故选C。 27.推理判断题。文章开篇提出某些语言濒危的现状，接着分析了导致语言消亡的两大原因，最后介绍了技术手段可以为保护濒危语言提供可行方案。全文围绕“语言消亡的原因”和“对应的解决办法”展开。由此推知，作者的写作目的是分析语言消亡的原因并探讨一种可能的解决方案。故选A。 Passage 5 阅读七选五 Learning anything by sitting in the comfort of your own home can be very easy and at the same time, there will not be any pressure to complete some tasks or anything like that.   28     Then there are many ways to learn it comfortably by sitting at your home. Watch English movies and shows. Watching English movies can help you a lot in improving your spoken English skills. Observe the expressions of characters, which is an excellent way to improve your English conversations in daily life.  29   Observe them when they speak every single word. This will help to improve your vocabulary. Record your voice. Recording your voice can be an easy way to understand how you speak. This method can help you in understanding your accent and your pronunciation. You will be able to understand your mistakes when you speak. Then you can correct them. It may sound uncomfortable at the beginning.    30   Grasp (掌握) grammatical concepts. Having basic grammar knowledge is crucial (至关重要的).    31     If you donˈt have any grammar knowledge, you may find it difficult to construct proper sentences and it can lead to a lack of confidence whenever you speak. You should take related classes to improve your grasp of basic grammatical concepts and also try practicing various grammatical exercises.   32   This can be an effective way to understand the way you speak including your facial expressions. Practicing your speech in front of a mirror can help encourage your confidence. This method is effective if you donˈt have a speaking partner or if there is no one to judge you. A．Speak in front of a mirror. B．Speak English to yourself. C．It helps in forming correct sentences. D．Similarly, maybe you are planning to learn English at home. E．There is a lot of fun in the process and you will also enjoy it. F．You can also watch English interviews of successful people. G．But over time your accent and pronunciation will be improved by practicing. 【答案】28.D 29. F 30.G 31.C 32.A 【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在家里学习英语的方法。 28.根据空前一句中的“Learning anything by sitting in the comfort of your own home”、空后一句和下文中的“Watch English movies and shows”可知，空处应提到在家学习英语。D项“同样地，也许你正打算在家里学英语”承上启下，空后一句中的it指代D项中的English。 29.根据本段的主旨句“Watch English movies and shows”和空前提到的“Watching English movies”可知，空处应围绕“watch English shows”展开，故F项“你也可以看成功人士的英文访谈”符合语境。空后的them指代F项中的“successful people”。 30.空前一句讲录下声音一开始听起来不太舒服。根据本段的主旨句和空处位于段尾可知，空处应强调录下声音的长远影响。故G项“但是随着时间的推移，你的口音和发音会通过练习得到提升”符合语境。 31.空前一句讲掌握基本的语法知识是至关重要的，再根据空后一句可知，如果你没有任何语法知识，你可能会发现很难造出正确的句子，这可能会导致你在说话时缺乏自信。由此可知，空处应承接上文，说明掌握语法知识重要的原因是它与造句有关。故C项“它有助于造出正确的句子”符合语境，承上启下。 32.空处为本段主旨句。根据本段中的“Practicing your speech in front of a mirror can help encourage your confidence”可知，本段建议在镜子前练习。故A项“对着镜子说话”可概括本段主旨。 Passage 6 篇章语法填空 Dialects are variations (变体) of language that exist within a specific region or community. These variations may have differences in vocabulary, 33      (pronounce), and grammar. Dialects matter because they show 34        makes different communities around the world special— their history, culture, and identity (身份). Throughout history, dialects have played an important role 35        shaping national identity and protecting cultural traditions. In many cases, dialects were the primary means of communication before there were 36         (office) languages. As a result, they became a key part of regional identity and helped build national identity. Famous literary works and songs are also known for celebrating regional speech patterns (模式). For example, William Faulknerˈs novels 37       (set) in his native Mississippi and show the unique language patterns of that region. The use of dialects in his writing 38        (perfect) shows the true character of Southern culture. In music, singers of blues, country, and hip-hop often sing in  39         (they) own local style. The songs celebrate the unique cultures and experiences of different communities while also 40       (provide) a platform for these voices to be heard on a global scale. Dialects have also been used  41        (protect) cultural traditions. For example, native Americans often use language as a way to keep them alive and pass down stories from generation to generation. Similarly, many people  42        move to new countries still continue to speak their native dialects as a way to stay connected to their roots. 【答案】33.pronunciation 34.what 35. in 36.official 37. are set 38. perfectly 39. their 40. providing 41.to protect 42. who 【解析】 33.考查名词。这些变体可能在词汇、发音和语法方面有差异。空处与vocabulary和grammar并列作介词in的宾语，应用名词形式，故填pronunciation。 34.考查宾语从句。空处引导宾语从句，在从句中作主语，表示“……的东西”，应用连接代词what。 35.考查介词。纵观历史，方言在塑造国家认同和保护文化传统方面发挥了重要作用。play a role in doing sth.是固定短语，意为“在做某事方面发挥作用”，故填in。 36.考查形容词。在很多情况下，在官方语言出现之前，方言是主要的交流方式。空处修饰名词languages，需用形容词，office的形容词为official，意为“官方的”。 37.考查时态、语态和主谓一致。例如，威廉·福克纳的小说以他的故乡密西西比州为背景，展现了该地区独特的语言模式。be set in是固定短语，意为“以……为背景”，句子陈述事实，且空处和show并列，应用一般现在时，主语novels为复数，故填are set。 38.考查副词。他在作品中对方言的运用完美地展现了南方文化的本质特征。空处修饰动词shows，应用副词，故填perfectly。 39.考查代词。在音乐领域，蓝调、乡村音乐和嘻哈音乐的演唱者通常会以他们各自所在地区的风格进行演唱。空处作定语修饰style，应用形容词性物主代词their。 40.考查非谓语动词。此处为“连词+非谓语”结构，因The songs与provide之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，应用动词-ing形式。 41.考查非谓语动词。方言也被用于保护文化传统。use sth. to do sth.“用某物做某事”为固定用法，此处是其被动形式，故填to protect。 42.考查定语从句。同样地，许多移居到新国家的人仍然会继续说他们的本地方言，以此作为与自己的根脉保持联结的一种方式。空处引导定语从句，先行词为many people，且空处在从句中作主语，故用who。 Passage 7 阅读理解 For many, Chinese characters seem like complex symbols. However, Lena, a 20-year-old American college student, views them in a unique way. To her, each character has its own story. She pictures “ren” (person) as a catˈs face, and “ceng” (once) as an angry robot. Lena gained popularity when she spent only 30 minutes drawing “ceng” and posted it on social media. Amazingly, this simple drawing got 40,000 likes overnight. Now, her creative artworks raise discussions about language, art, and cultural exchange. Growing up in a diverse community with many Asians, Lena was surrounded by different languages and cultures. “As a child, I had Chinese friends. I was fascinated to see their names on lunch boxes. This language was so new to me, completely different from Western languages,” Lena remembered. This early curiosity remained with her and reappeared in college during a course on US-China relations, which deepened her interest in modern Chinese culture. On social media, Lena noticed more characters that looked like various objects. She describes herself as imaginative and highly perceptive, often spotting details others miss. Besides drawing, Lena translates all her posts into Chinese to show respect to her followers. Her efforts have helped her make Chinese friends online, chatting about daily life and food. Some followers said Lena understands the beauty of Chinese characters better than many Chinese. “Itˈs because youˈre used to them,” Lena replied, adding that the opposite is also true. For example, she learned from Chinese friends that “orz” looks like a person bowing in apology, but it means nothing in English. “Itˈs something I never thought of. Thatˈs the result of a non-native looking at unfamiliar characters,” she said. As Lena plans to share more character-inspired art on social media, her story shows a truth: language is more than words; itˈs about connection and understanding the world from othersˈ perspectives. 43.How did Lena become popular on social media? A. By sharing her daily life in China. B. By translating English articles into Chinese. C. By having online chats with Chinese netizens. D. By posting creative drawings of Chinese characters. 44.What deepened Lenaˈs interest in modern Chinese culture? A. Her Chinese friends. B. Using social media. C. A course on US-China relations. D. Drawing Chinese characters. 45.Why did Lena mention the example “orz”? A. To show non-nativesˈ unique views. B. To prove followersˈ over-praise. C. To explain learning difficulty. D. To compare grammar differences. 46.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Lena gains popularity on campus. B. Creative characters bridge language and culture. C. Diverse backgrounds increase Lenaˈs interest. D. Chinese characters: more than simple symbols. 【答案】43.D 44. C 45. A 46. B 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了美国大学生Lena的独特创意：她将汉字画成趣味图案，在社交媒体走红，通过创作与翻译促进语言艺术交流，展现了语言的联结价值。 43.语篇解读  本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了美国大学生Lena的独特创意：她将汉字画成趣味图案，在社交媒体走红，通过创作与翻译促进语言艺术交流，展现了语言的联结价值。 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Lena gained popularity when she spent only 30 minutes drawing ‘cengˈ and posted it on social media.”可知，Lena通过发布创意汉字绘画在社交媒体走红。故选D项。 44. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This early curiosity remained with her and reappeared in college during a course on US-China relations, which deepened her interest in modern Chinese culture.”可知，中美关系课程加深了Lena对现代中国文化的兴趣。故选C项。 45. 推理判断题。Lena提到有粉丝说她比很多中国人更懂汉字之美，她回应“是因为你们习惯了”，并补充说“反过来也成立”。随后以“orz”为例，说明在英语中它没有意义，但中国朋友告诉她这像一个鞠躬道歉的人，她从未这样想过。最后她总结“这就是非母语者看陌生文字的结果”。因此，举例是为了说明非母语者看待汉字时会产生独特的视角。故选A项。 46. 主旨大意题。文章开篇介绍Lena以独特视角看待汉字，通过创意绘画走红并引发文化讨论，中间讲述她的成长背景和学习经历，最后点明“语言是连接和理解世界的方式”。全文核心在于通过Lena的创意汉字作品，展现了语言与文化之间的桥梁作用。B选项“创意文字连接语言与文化”准确概括了这一主旨。故选B项。 Passage 8 阅读七选五 No matter how good your grammar is, if you donˈt know enough words to use with it, you wonˈt get very far in learning a language. Vocabulary is the key to unlocking new worlds and making language learning both fun and rewarding.  47    . It takes effort, and thereˈs neither a magic trick nor one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone has to find what works best for them. To this end, we put together the following tips. Find what works for you Everyone learns in different ways. If you donˈt know what works for you yet, try several methods like flashcards, apps, lists, games, or post-it notes.    48   . Some people prefer a fixed time, while others learn more naturally throughout the day. No matter which approach you choose, try to build a routine. Make learning interactive（互动的） Donˈt just read words from cards or lists—make the learning process more engaging.  49    . The more you engage with the words using all your senses, the better you will remember them.  50   If you want to work in marketing, for example, you probably donˈt have to read Shakespeareˈs plays. Focus on learning words that are useful for your job, hobbies, or real-life situations. Practical words will be easier to remember and use because youˈll need them often in everyday conversation. Repeat and then repeat some more Itˈs important to keep repeating the words youˈve learned, even the ones you think youˈve already memorized. You donˈt need to review the stored words as often as new vocabulary.    51   . A．Focus on useful words B．You also need to find the best time to study C．Guess the meaning in real-life conversations D．A sea of words may feel strange on your tongue E．However, learning new words is like following a diet F．Instead, you need to recall and use them in your daily life G．Listen to how the words are pronounced, and write or type them 【答案】47.E 48. B 49.G 50.A 51.F 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分享了一些学习新单词的实用方法。 47. 语篇解读  本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分享了一些学习新单词的实用方法。 第一段前两句强调了词汇的重要性，紧接着空后提到“这需要努力，没有魔术，也没有万能的方法”。这说明前后文存在转折关系。选项E“然而，学习新单词就像节食一样”既用However表示转折，又暗示了学习词汇是一个需要毅力、没有捷径的过程，引出下文需要付出努力的论述。故选E。 48. 本段小标题是“Find what works for you”，且空前列举了各种学习工具（识字卡、应用程序等），空后提到“有些人喜欢在固定的时间学习，而另一些人在一天中的各个时段学习效果更好”。选项B“你还需要找到最好的学习时间”引出下文关于学习时间的讨论。故选B。 49. 本段小标题是“Make learning interactive（让学习具有互动性）”。空前建议不要只读单词，要让学习过程更有趣；空后提到使用所有感官参与单词记忆效果更好。选项G“听单词的发音，并手写或打字输入”具体描述了如何调动听觉、触觉和视觉来进行互动学习，符合语境。故选G。 50. 此处需要填入小标题。本段内容主要建议根据工作、爱好或现实生活场景来学习词汇，并提到“实用的单词更容易记忆”。选项A“专注于有用的单词”最能概括本段主旨。故选A。 51. 本段小标题是“Repeat and then repeat some more”。空前提到“你不需要像复习新单词那样频繁地复习已掌握的单词”。选项F“相反，你需要在日常生活中回忆并使用它们”提出了替代频繁机械复习的更好方法——在生活中运用，这是对如何有效巩固词汇的进一步说明。故选F。 迁移应用篇 一、根据要求完成句子 1.汉字也成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要媒介。(“介词+ which”引导定语从句) Written Chinese has also become an important means __________________ Chinaˈs present is connected with its past. 2.即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍能通过书写（文字）进行交流。(no matter where引导状语从句) Even today, _____________________________________, they can all still communicate in writing. 3.那一书写体系对于中华民族和中华文化的统一具有重要意义。(be + of +抽象名词) That writing system______________________________ in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 4. 他在伦敦的那段时间是他生命中一段黑暗的时期，但经过努力工作，他最终取得了成功。（It is/was a time when…） _________________________________________, but after his hard work, he succeeded in the end. 5.这是一种对大脑的锻炼；我对一门语言了解得越多，我的大脑就越发达。(“the+比较级…, the+比较级…”结构) It was exercise for the brain;____________________________________________________.           【答案】1.by which 2. no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak 3. was of great importance 4. It was a dark time in his life when he was in London 5. the more I learnt of a language, the more my brain would grow 二、应用文写作 假设你是李华，在某英语论坛上看到有个同学就如何提高英语写作技能发帖求助。请你给他回帖，内容包括： （1）提出具体建议； （2）表达期望。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式作答。 Dear friend, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 参考范文： Dear friend, Hearing that youˈre having trouble improving your English writing skills, Iˈm more than glad to offer you some suggestions. A good way to improve the writing skills is to read other peopleˈs articles, by which you will learn how experienced writers use English to express themselves clearly. Besides, it is important to improve your writing skills by keeping a diary. Whatˈs more, seeking feedback from your teachers or classmates and revising your work carefully might be of great help. As long as you follow these suggestions, youˈll surely make great progress in your writing skills. Yours, Li Hua $Unit 5 Languages around the World 外刊拓展提升（多题型专练） 识·单元要点概览 读·外刊拓展阅读 In today’s increasingly interdependent world, speaking a second language is an essential skill that gives you the ability to communicate and connect with people from all over the world in a quicker and more meaningful way and will always give you a significant advantage. Read on to find out more about the benefits of learning a foreign language. In this multicultural world, many companies are opening offices overseas to extend their market. By acquiring a foreign language, you will double the number of available jobs for you and climb the career ladder much faster. Also, employers are looking to hire someone who stands out from the rest of the candidates. Knowing a foreign language could help you be chosen among many other job applicants. Having a foreign language listed in your CV might be what a potential employer is looking for. Knowing a foreign language also influences your level of creativity. As a person starts to learn a language, they get familiar with the culture of the place where that language is spoken. The more you learn about new cultures, the more you’ll look at the world around you from different perspectives. The change of views will make you more original, elaborate, and flexible — all qualities of being a creative person. Besides, research shows that bilingual people are often good at multitasking. Their brain has been practicing in switching from one language to the other daily. When the brain gets used to this demanding job of switching from one language to another, it isn’t difficult for them to use this skill in other tasks, too. Research also found that a bilingual person’s brain maintains better task-switching even as they get older. Learning a second language can also improve your first language, improve your memory, and improve your attention, etc. If you’re interested in pursuing language learning, we offer a range of courses and programs to help you achieve your goals. Don’t hesitate to explore your options and take the first step towards expanding your horizons. 【全文翻译】 在当今联系日益紧密的世界，掌握第二门语言是一项必备技能。它让你能够更高效、更有深度地与世界各地的人们沟通交流，始终为你带来巨大优势。继续往下阅读，了解学习外语的更多益处。 当今世界多元文化交融，许多企业在海外设立分部拓展市场。学会一门外语，可供你选择的工作机会将会翻倍，职业晋升之路也会更加顺畅。此外，雇主都希望录用脱颖而出的求职者。掌握外语能让你在众多应聘者中脱颖而出。简历上标注掌握外语，或许正是潜在雇主所看重的条件。 掌握外语同样会影响你的创造力。当人们开始学习一门语言时，会逐渐熟悉这门语言所属地区的文化。你了解的新文化越多，就越能从不同视角看待周遭世界。视角的转变会让你更富有独到想法、思维缜密且灵活变通——这些都是富有创造力的人所具备的特质。 此外，研究表明，双语者通常擅长同时处理多项任务。他们的大脑每天都在练习两种语言之间来回切换。当大脑习惯这种高要求的语言切换工作后，也能轻松将这项能力运用在其他事务上。研究还发现，双语人群即便步入老年，依旧能保持较好的任务切换能力。 学习第二语言还能够提升母语水平、增强记忆力、提高专注力等等。如果你有意学习语言，我们开设多种课程与项目，助力你达成目标。不妨多多了解相关选择，迈出拓展眼界的第一步。 【核心词汇】 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1. interdependent adj. 相互依存的 2. essential skill 必备技能 3. connect with 与……建立联系 4. significant advantage 显著优势 5. multicultural adj. 多元文化的 6. extend one’s market 拓展市场 7. acquire a foreign language 习得一门外语 8. climb the career ladder 职场晋升 9. stand out from 从……中脱颖而出 10. candidate n. 候选人，求职者 11. job applicant 求职申请者 12. potential employer 潜在雇主 13. perspective n. 视角，观点 14. flexible adj. 灵活的 15. bilingual adj. 会双语的 16. multitasking n. 多任务处理 17. switch from…to… 从……切换到…… 18. pursue language learning 投身语言学习 19. elaborate adj. 缜密的；详尽的 20. expand one’s horizons 拓宽眼界 【长难句分析】 1. In today’s increasingly interdependent world, speaking a second language is an essential skill that gives you the ability to communicate and connect with people from all over the world in a quicker and more meaningful way and will always give you a significant advantage. 句意：在当今这个联系日益紧密的世界，掌握第二门语言是一项至关重要的技能。它让你能够以更高效、更有意义的方式与世界各地的人们沟通交往，还总能带给你显著优势。 分析：In today’s increasingly interdependent world 介词短语作地点状语; 主句主语：speaking a second language（动名词作主语）；系表结构：is an essential skill; that gives you… and will always give you…：定语从句，修饰先行词skill；从句内部有并列谓语gives与will always give; to communicate and connect with people不定式作后置定语修饰ability；from all over the world介词短语后置修饰people；in a quicker and more meaningful way方式状语。 2.When the brain gets used to this demanding job of switching from one language to another, it isn’t difficult for them to use this skill in other tasks, too. 句意：：大脑习惯了在两种语言之间来回切换这项高要求的工作之后，他们把这项技能运用到其他任务中也并非难事。 分析：When the brain gets used to this demanding job of switching from one language to another：when引导时间状语从句; 固定搭配：get used to 习惯于；switch from…to… 从……切换到……；demanding adj. 要求高的，费力的;主句：it isn’t difficult for them to use this skill in other tasks, too. it 形式主语，真正主语是后面不定式 to use this skill；句型：It is +adj. +for sb. to do sth. 对某人来说做某事……。 练·能力培优拔高 培优提升篇 Passage 1 阅读理解 Learning any language is hard, but learning English can be especially challenging. Why? Because native speakers use the language in ways that textbooks could never describe. In particular, words that British people use cause many language students to scratch their heads. Hereˈs an example: You overhear a Briton calling someone a “wazzock”. But what exactly is a wazzock? This word, in fact, means a foolish person, although thereˈs nothing about it that would help you guess that. There are many strange terms like this in British English—the Oxford English Dictionary would be much smaller without these odd usages filling its pages. How can these odd words be explained? Part of the answer is the British sense of humor. Britons donˈt like to take things too seriously, and this is evident through many British words and phrases. For example, to “spend a penny” means to use the bathroom. It refers to the days when people had to pay a penny to use a public toilet. In an interview, British linguist David Crystal suggested there may be historical reasons for the large number of odd words and phrases in British English. He thought that they began in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This was a great age for the theater, when Shakespeare and other writers worked hard to keep up with the demand for new plays. The theaterˈs popularity also provided an incentive（刺激）to create new words. With this in mind, perhaps Shakespeare and his peers（同行）are responsible for unusual British words such as “codswallop” and “balderdash”—which both, ironically（讽刺地）, mean “nonsense”. While these strange words may be confusing to non-native speakers, they certainly make studying English a lot more interesting. 1.What may make it hard for non-native speakers to learn English? A. The large English vocabulary. B. Complex grammar rules. C. A great many strange words. D. Out-of-date English textbooks. 2.Why does the author mention the example of “spend a penny”? A. To show what typical British sense of humor is. B. To explain how some strange phrases were created. C. To explain the meaning and background of the phrase. D. To show British peopleˈs attitude toward strange words. 3.Which statement may David Crystal agree with? A. Shakespeare created many nonsense words. B. Shakespeareˈs works are hard due to the odd words. C. The theaterˈs 17th-century success led to many odd words. D. The odd words in new plays helped the theaterˈs popularity. 4.What is the text mainly about? A. The development of British English. B. The origin and meanings of British humor. C. Shakespeareˈs influence on British English. D. Some reasons for odd words in British English. Passage 2 阅读理解 Imagine staying in the icy wilderness of Antarctica (南极洲), cut off from the rest of the world, with only a small group of scientists. Such a group might be expected to develop a culture of its own, but would that develop a new shared accent? As part of the project to explain the spoken accent development, a group of researchers, led by Jonathan Harrington, professor of phonetics and speech processing at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, started the study. The researchers studied a group of 11 scientists who spent six months on an island just west of the Antarctica Peninsula. The scientists were from several countries, including the US, the UK, Iceland and Germany. As part of the study, they had to record themselves reading a list of vocabularies from a computer screen every few weeks. The list included words with vowel (元音) sounds /i:/, /u:/ and /əʊ/ that had been found to change over time in different English accents. The recordings were then sent to researchers. When the recordings were studied, the researchers found that the pronunciation of words with an /əʊ/ sound—such as "flow", "code" and "sew"—had changed a little over the six months. The scientists began to pronounce it more toward the front of their mouths than toward the back. The researchers believe it shows the development of a new accent among the scientists. Harrington said, "When we speak to each other, we remember that speech, and then that has an influence on our own speech production." While only small changes were recorded, the researchers believe the experiment helps to explain how different accents are created among enclosed (封闭的) communities, and may help us know why American and British English have developed as they have. 5.What were the scientists expected to do during the study? A. Tell stories. B. Show pictures. C. Make sentences. D. Record the reading of words. 6.Which wordˈs pronunciation may change in the enclosed community? A. Egg. B. Show. C. Cup. D. Hat. 7.Which do the researchers agree with about the findings? A. It proves the difficult life in Antarctica. B. It uncovers the connection of vowel sounds. C. It may explain American and British Englishˈs development. D. It helps build communication among people with different accents. 8.What is the best title for the text? A. Different Accents Around the World B. The Development of the English Language C. What Would Scientistsˈ Daily Life Be Like in Antarctica? D. Does a New Accent Form Among Enclosed Communities? Passage 3 完形填空 I never planned on learning Chinese. Even when I found out I was going to Hong Kong, I thought that I would be able to get by with English. However, it didnˈt take long for me to      9      how naive（天真的）I was. Chinese characters are totally foreign and hard to      10     . I quickly got sick of a state of confusion and decided to     11      for the Chinese class offered by my university. I had Chinese every weekday, after which I spent at least an hour      12    the lesson. In the evening my friends and I quizzed each other on the      13      we had to memorize. More importantly, I made a conscious（有意识的）     14      to speak in Chinese in stores and restaurants. I was     15      when I was able to have a simple conversation with the locals. When I regularly achieved Aˈs on my Chinese exams, I thought it was time to take a      16   from studying Chinese every day and focus on my other classes. Unluckily, this turned out to be a(n)      17    . Due to the break, my whole study habits were suffering and the other lessons themselves were getting     18     . I had to come up with new study methods and     19      over. With finals drawing near, I have set my golden rule: there isnˈt a(n)      20      way to learn a new language. Once you realize and accept that you are a beginner, it becomes an ongoing process of exploration,      21     , rethinking, and trying again. Can I speak it out smoothly now? Not even close. And I may     22      be. But I learned how to be honest with myself and push through     23    . 9.A. remember B. realize C. recall D. retell 10.A. understand B. teach C. write D. find 11.A. go in B. sign up C. stick up D. come in 12.A. challenging B. reminding C. reviewing D. presenting 13.A. structures B. articles C. idioms D. characters 14.A. effort B. statement C. chance D. proposal 15.A. relaxed B. shocked C. delighted D. stressed 16.A. chance B. result C. change D. break 17.A. mistake B. challenge C. stage D. escape 18.A. fewer B. harder C. longer D. faster 19.A. took B. finished C. memorized D. started 20.A. creative B. useful C. easy D. optional 21.A. success B. invention C. creation D. failure 22.A. often B. never C. always D. seldom 23.A. difficulties B. shortcomings C. possibilities D. disasters Passage 4 阅读理解 There are about 7,000 languages currently spoken worldwide, with English being the most widely used—around 1.35 billion people speak it, but half of them could be endangered, according to a new study. It is predicted that 1,500 known languages may no longer be spoken by the end of this century. Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) analyzed thousands of languages to recognize factors that put endangered ones at risk. The findings highlight a connection between widespread formal schooling and language loss, as the main languages taught in class often make local languages less important. A second factor causing the threat to endangered languages is the density（密度）of roads in an area. While communication with other language communities can help preserve local languages, increased connection to the wider world may not do so. “We found that the more roads there are, connecting the country to the city, and villages to towns, the higher the risk of languages become endangered. Itˈs as if roads are helping main languages take over other smaller languages,” said Professor Lindell Bronham, one of the researchers of the study. Can technology help save local languages? While past studies have pointed out that technology is leading to the decline of some local languages—by focusing attention on a few major languages at the expense of smaller ones—todayˈs technology could hold a new solution. While there are websites and apps to help learners pick up widely spoken languages such as Spanish, English and Chinese, some have been redesigned to teach or preserve endangered ones. Ma! Iwaidja, for example, is an app that enables those working with speakers of the local Australian language Iwaidja to record words and translations. It also includes a dictionary and a word maker to help users master grammar and vocabulary. 24.Whatˈs one reason for the loss of languages according to the findings? A. Lack of native speakers. B. Lack of school education. C. Impact of major languages. D. School teaching of major languages. 25.Which of the following might Bronham agree with? A. Roads help preserve local languages. B. The increase in roads does harm to endangered languages. C. Roads in the countryside help endangered languages survive. D. Contact with other languages can protect endangered languages. 26.Whatˈs the authorˈs attitude towards technology in saving local languages? A. Curious. B. Doubtful. C. Favorable. D. Unclear. 27.What is the authorˈs purpose in writing the text? A. To analyze the causes of language loss and a possible solution. B. To discuss the necessity of promoting educational equality. C. To highlight the importance of learning more languages. D. To explain why English is the most widely spoken language. Passage 5 阅读七选五 Learning anything by sitting in the comfort of your own home can be very easy and at the same time, there will not be any pressure to complete some tasks or anything like that.   28     Then there are many ways to learn it comfortably by sitting at your home. Watch English movies and shows. Watching English movies can help you a lot in improving your spoken English skills. Observe the expressions of characters, which is an excellent way to improve your English conversations in daily life.  29   Observe them when they speak every single word. This will help to improve your vocabulary. Record your voice. Recording your voice can be an easy way to understand how you speak. This method can help you in understanding your accent and your pronunciation. You will be able to understand your mistakes when you speak. Then you can correct them. It may sound uncomfortable at the beginning.    30   Grasp (掌握) grammatical concepts. Having basic grammar knowledge is crucial (至关重要的).    31     If you donˈt have any grammar knowledge, you may find it difficult to construct proper sentences and it can lead to a lack of confidence whenever you speak. You should take related classes to improve your grasp of basic grammatical concepts and also try practicing various grammatical exercises.   32   This can be an effective way to understand the way you speak including your facial expressions. Practicing your speech in front of a mirror can help encourage your confidence. This method is effective if you donˈt have a speaking partner or if there is no one to judge you. A．Speak in front of a mirror. B．Speak English to yourself. C．It helps in forming correct sentences. D．Similarly, maybe you are planning to learn English at home. E．There is a lot of fun in the process and you will also enjoy it. F．You can also watch English interviews of successful people. G．But over time your accent and pronunciation will be improved by practicing. Passage 6 篇章语法填空 Dialects are variations (变体) of language that exist within a specific region or community. These variations may have differences in vocabulary, 33      (pronounce), and grammar. Dialects matter because they show 34        makes different communities around the world special— their history, culture, and identity (身份). Throughout history, dialects have played an important role 35        shaping national identity and protecting cultural traditions. In many cases, dialects were the primary means of communication before there were 36         (office) languages. As a result, they became a key part of regional identity and helped build national identity. Famous literary works and songs are also known for celebrating regional speech patterns (模式). For example, William Faulknerˈs novels 37       (set) in his native Mississippi and show the unique language patterns of that region. The use of dialects in his writing 38        (perfect) shows the true character of Southern culture. In music, singers of blues, country, and hip-hop often sing in  39         (they) own local style. The songs celebrate the unique cultures and experiences of different communities while also 40       (provide) a platform for these voices to be heard on a global scale. Dialects have also been used  41        (protect) cultural traditions. For example, native Americans often use language as a way to keep them alive and pass down stories from generation to generation. Similarly, many people  42        move to new countries still continue to speak their native dialects as a way to stay connected to their roots. Passage 7 阅读理解 For many, Chinese characters seem like complex symbols. However, Lena, a 20-year-old American college student, views them in a unique way. To her, each character has its own story. She pictures “ren” (person) as a catˈs face, and “ceng” (once) as an angry robot. Lena gained popularity when she spent only 30 minutes drawing “ceng” and posted it on social media. Amazingly, this simple drawing got 40,000 likes overnight. Now, her creative artworks raise discussions about language, art, and cultural exchange. Growing up in a diverse community with many Asians, Lena was surrounded by different languages and cultures. “As a child, I had Chinese friends. I was fascinated to see their names on lunch boxes. This language was so new to me, completely different from Western languages,” Lena remembered. This early curiosity remained with her and reappeared in college during a course on US-China relations, which deepened her interest in modern Chinese culture. On social media, Lena noticed more characters that looked like various objects. She describes herself as imaginative and highly perceptive, often spotting details others miss. Besides drawing, Lena translates all her posts into Chinese to show respect to her followers. Her efforts have helped her make Chinese friends online, chatting about daily life and food. Some followers said Lena understands the beauty of Chinese characters better than many Chinese. “Itˈs because youˈre used to them,” Lena replied, adding that the opposite is also true. For example, she learned from Chinese friends that “orz” looks like a person bowing in apology, but it means nothing in English. “Itˈs something I never thought of. Thatˈs the result of a non-native looking at unfamiliar characters,” she said. As Lena plans to share more character-inspired art on social media, her story shows a truth: language is more than words; itˈs about connection and understanding the world from othersˈ perspectives. 43.How did Lena become popular on social media? A. By sharing her daily life in China. B. By translating English articles into Chinese. C. By having online chats with Chinese netizens. D. By posting creative drawings of Chinese characters. 44.What deepened Lenaˈs interest in modern Chinese culture? A. Her Chinese friends. B. Using social media. C. A course on US-China relations. D. Drawing Chinese characters. 45.Why did Lena mention the example “orz”? A. To show non-nativesˈ unique views. B. To prove followersˈ over-praise. C. To explain learning difficulty. D. To compare grammar differences. 46.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Lena gains popularity on campus. B. Creative characters bridge language and culture. C. Diverse backgrounds increase Lenaˈs interest. D. Chinese characters: more than simple symbols. Passage 8 阅读七选五 No matter how good your grammar is, if you donˈt know enough words to use with it, you wonˈt get very far in learning a language. Vocabulary is the key to unlocking new worlds and making language learning both fun and rewarding.  47    . It takes effort, and thereˈs neither a magic trick nor one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone has to find what works best for them. To this end, we put together the following tips. Find what works for you Everyone learns in different ways. If you donˈt know what works for you yet, try several methods like flashcards, apps, lists, games, or post-it notes.    48   . Some people prefer a fixed time, while others learn more naturally throughout the day. No matter which approach you choose, try to build a routine. Make learning interactive（互动的） Donˈt just read words from cards or lists—make the learning process more engaging.  49    . The more you engage with the words using all your senses, the better you will remember them.  50   If you want to work in marketing, for example, you probably donˈt have to read Shakespeareˈs plays. Focus on learning words that are useful for your job, hobbies, or real-life situations. Practical words will be easier to remember and use because youˈll need them often in everyday conversation. Repeat and then repeat some more Itˈs important to keep repeating the words youˈve learned, even the ones you think youˈve already memorized. You donˈt need to review the stored words as often as new vocabulary.    51   . A．Focus on useful words B．You also need to find the best time to study C．Guess the meaning in real-life conversations D．A sea of words may feel strange on your tongue E．However, learning new words is like following a diet F．Instead, you need to recall and use them in your daily life G．Listen to how the words are pronounced, and write or type them 迁移应用篇 一、根据要求完成句子 1.汉字也成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要媒介。(“介词+ which”引导定语从句) Written Chinese has also become an important means __________________ Chinaˈs present is connected with its past. 2.即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍能通过书写（文字）进行交流。(no matter where引导状语从句) Even today, _____________________________________, they can all still communicate in writing. 3.那一书写体系对于中华民族和中华文化的统一具有重要意义。(be + of +抽象名词) That writing system______________________________ in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 4. 他在伦敦的那段时间是他生命中一段黑暗的时期，但经过努力工作，他最终取得了成功。（It is/was a time when…） _________________________________________, but after his hard work, he succeeded in the end. 5.这是一种对大脑的锻炼；我对一门语言了解得越多，我的大脑就越发达。(“the+比较级…, the+比较级…”结构) It was exercise for the brain;____________________________________________________.           二、应用文写作 假设你是李华，在某英语论坛上看到有个同学就如何提高英语写作技能发帖求助。请你给他回帖，内容包括： （1）提出具体建议； （2）表达期望。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式作答。 Dear friend, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua $