第15讲 Unit 4 Space Exploration分类词汇积累+一词多义(launch）+素养积累阅读+综合强化练习-2027届高三英语人教版必修第三册

**基本信息** 聚焦词汇夯实与题型训练，融合文化素养，构建“词汇-语法-阅读-写作”渐进式知识逻辑，提升语言能力与文化意识。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |词汇积累|写作词汇14题、阅读词汇30题、拓展词汇13组、短语10个|分层设题，涵盖写词形、明词义、词性转换及固定搭配|从基础词汇到拓展应用，形成“认知-辨析-活用”链条| |一词多义|launch 5个例句|通过语境辨析多义词不同释义|结合具体语境理解词义，强化词汇灵活运用能力| |课堂练习|单句填空10题、完成句子5题、语法填空1篇、话题写作1篇|从语法点到篇章写作，梯度提升|语法基础→句式应用→篇章表达，构建语法与写作衔接逻辑| |素养阅读|中国书法1篇及3问|文化主题阅读理解，考查信息提取与概括|以书法文化为载体，渗透文化意识，提升跨文化理解能力| |强化提升|阅读理解3题、七选五5题、完形填空15题|高考典型题型，注重语篇理解与逻辑分析|覆盖高频阅读题型，强化语篇思维与解题策略|

高三一轮复习 第15讲 【课程目标】 1.词汇积累15； 2.一词多义之launch； 3.课堂练习； 4.素养积累阅读：书法，超越文字魅力的艺术； 5.强化提升练习 【课程步骤】 词汇积累15 一、写作词汇——写词形 1. ______ n. 人造卫星；卫星 2. ______ vt. & n. 发射；发起；上市 3. ______ n. 渴望；欲望 vt. 渴望；期望 4. ______ vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号 n. 信号；标志 5. ______ vt. 回收利用；再利用 6. ______ n. 缺乏；短缺 vt. 没有；缺乏 7. ______ vi. 浮动；漂流；漂浮 vt. 使浮动；使漂流 8. ______ adv. 否则；要不然 9. ______ prep. 在更远处；超出 10. ______ n. 监视器；监测仪 vt. 监视；监测；监控 11. ______ n. 资源；财力；物力 12. ______ adj. 有限的 13. ______ adj. 结尾的；结束的 n. 停业；关闭；倒闭 14. ______ vt. 系；绑；贴 二、阅读词汇——明词义 1. astronaut n. __________ 2. procedure n. __________ 3. rocket n. __________ 4. gravity n. __________ 5. vehicle n. __________ 6. giant adj. __________ n. __________ 7. leap n. __________ vi. & vt. __________ 8. mankind n. __________ 9. transmit vt. & vi. __________ 10. data n. [pl.] __________ 11. ongoing adj. __________ 12. spacecraft n. __________ 13. muscle n. __________ 14. solar adj. __________ 15. current adj. __________ n. __________ 16. sufficient adj. __________ 17. soap n. __________ 18. towel n. __________ 19. microwave n. __________ 20. tissue n. __________ 21. facility n. __________ 22. keen adj. __________ 23. globe n. __________ 24. fatal adj. __________ 25. shallow adj. __________ 26. pattern n. __________ 27. analysis n. __________ 28. high-end adj. __________ 29. pillow n. __________ 30. oxygen n. __________ 三、拓展词汇——灵活用 1. ______ adj. 精神的；思想的→______ adv. 精神上；智力上；思想上 2. ______ adj. 有智慧的；聪明的；有智力的→______ n. 智力；才智；智慧 3. ______ vt. 查明；确定；决定→______ adj. 有决心的；意志坚定的→______ n. 决心；决定 4. ______ adj. 失望的；沮丧的→______ vt. 使失望 5. ______ adj. 独立的；自立的→______ adv. 独立地；自立地 6. ______ vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号 n. 信号；标志→______ n. 迹象；符号；记号；手势；指示牌 7. ______ vt. & vi. 成功；继承；继任→______ n. 成功，胜利；成功的人或事物→______ adj. 成功的；有成就的→______ adv. 成功地；顺利地 8. ______ n. 地球；世界；地球仪→______ adj. 全球性的；全世界的 9. ______ vt. & vi. 论证；争辩；争论→______ n. 争论；争吵；论点 10. ______ v. 分析→______ n.（对事物的）分析，分析结果 11. ______ adj. 定期的，经常的；正常的→______ adv. 经常；定期地→______ adj. 不规则的 12. ______ adj. 有限的→______ v. 限制；限定 n. 限制；限量；限度→______ n. 限制；局限 13. ______ n. 神秘事物；谜→______ adj. 神秘的 四、常用短语 1. __________ 继续做，坚持干 2. __________ 在宇宙飞船上；在船上；在飞机上 3. __________ 抱着做某事的希望 4. __________ 为了；以便 5. __________ 弄懂；弄清楚；弄明白 6. __________ 导致；造成 7. __________ 所以；结果（是） 8. __________ 提供生活所需 9. __________ 最后 10. __________ 用完；耗尽 一词多义积累 launch 1. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. 2. The lifeboat was launched immediately. 3. A group of 80 attackers launched an all-out assault just before dawn. 4. The new model will be launched in July. 5. This morning’s launch of the space shuttle Columbia has been delayed. 课堂练习 一、单句填空 1. While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifts, which might add to the meaning I attach ______ them. 2. Writing a poem of 120 words results ______ disqualification. 3. It’s not what happens to us that ______ (determine) our lives—it’s what we make of what happens. 4. Later, he worked in Africa, where many people suffered from blindness for lack ______ proper treatment. 5. With a broader perspective, we will be more free, more open-minded, and less ______ (limit) in what we can become! 6. ______ (work) in these conditions is not a pleasure but a suffering. 7. Elizabeth has already achieved success ______ her wildest dreams. 8. When I turned up, the children ______ (argue) over which TV programme to watch. 9. The hall was already full, and hundreds of ______ (disappoint) fans were turned away at the door. 10. “Determined ______ (carry) on as if everything were normal,” he responded with a kind of indifference. 二、完成句子 1. 她是否会投票给我们还不清楚。(whether) __________ she will vote for us is not clear. 2. 他虽然经验不足，但还是获得了这份工作。(lack) Despite his _______________, he got the job. 3. 让他很失望的是，他这一次又没有通过驾驶测试。(disappointment) ____________________, he failed again in the driving test. 4. 对学生来说，过分重视考试是不明智的。(attach) It is unwise for the students to ________________________ the exam. 5. 生活在一个相当便利的世界里是再棒不过的了。(动名词短语作主语) ________________________ can’t be greater. 三、教材语法填空 Mankind is exploring space in the hope of 1 (find) out more secrets of the universe. Exploring space is both dangerous 2 challenging, but the desire 3 (explore) the universe has never died. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite 4 (launch) by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, Yuri Gagarin became the first person 5 (go) into space in the world. On 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, 6 (famous) saying, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” China has made great progress in exploring space in a short time. In 2003, it successfully sent Yang Liwei into space who orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft, 7 (become) the third country in the world to 8 (independent) send humans into space. People will continue to explore this final frontier, and this is 9 they believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration 10 the huge risks. 四、话题写作 结合本单元主题，使用本单元词汇与句型写一篇语言流畅、用词准确、逻辑严密的短文。 1. 最近我们班进行了一次热烈的讨论，讨论的话题是太空是否值得探索。(whether …or …) 2. 我们中 30% 认为不值得探索。他们认为地球上有很多未解决的秘密。(worthwhile；who 引导定语从句) 3. 甚至一些同学认为太空探索离我们太遥远并且没有用处。(同位语从句；be of no use) 4. 然而 70% 认为值得探索，从中我们可以受益很多，如使用卫星进行通信传播、天气预报。(be worth doing; benefit from) 5. 就我而言，探索太空是值得的。(as far as one is concerned) 6. 它不但能促进科技和社会的发展，而且能够丰富我们的生活。(not only…but also…) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 素养积累阅读 Chinese Calligraphy Chinese calligraphy is a very special kind of art. It's not just about writing letters; it's a way to show feelings and smart ideas. Calligraphy has been around in China for thousands of years and is very important. A long time ago, people started calligraphy with simple writing on bones and metal. As time went on, they created different styles like regular, running, cursive, and clerical scripts. Each style looks unique and beautiful. Regular script is neat and easy to read. It's great for everyday writing. Running script is looser and faster, which makes it flow nicely. Cursive script is super quick and a bit hard to read because it's so free. Clerical script is in between, with its own special look. Calligraphy is more than just good writing. It's full of deep meanings from the culture. In China, people use calligraphy to show their feelings and who they are. Every brush stroke tells something about the person who made it. That’s why good calligraphy is not only beautiful to see but also feels special. Famous calligraphers like Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing used calligraphy to show their amazing art skills and deep knowledge. People still love and study their work today because it's so special. Calligraphy is very respected in China and is seen as a fancy art. Learning calligraphy helps people appreciate beauty and learn patience. I hope everyone gets to try calligraphy to see how wonderful and wise it is. Read the text, and answer the following questions. 1. What are the four main styles of Chinese calligraphy mentioned in the text? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Why is Chinese calligraphy more than just beautiful writing? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. What benefits can people get from learning calligraphy according to the writer? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 强化提升练习 一、阅读理解 Chinese New Year is a celebration marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and blooming flowers carries special significance. They represent the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings. Here are some of the most popular and their special meanings. Oranges Orange trees are more than decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times decorated with red envelopes and messages of good fortune. The fruits are also some of the “lucky” foods, which are a must during the celebrations. Bamboo Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. Certainly during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants and stems are used frequently in fengshui and are associated with health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy to care for and make great presents. Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花) The beautiful long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are the first to flower even as the snow is melting after a cold winter. They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life. Peonies(牡丹) Peonies represent prosperity and peace and are considered as China’s national flower; they are often a subject of classical paintings. The peony is also known as the “king of flowers” and represents royalty, virtue and honor. Its name in Chinese is literally translated as “most beautiful”. Narcissus(水仙) Narcissus flower right around Chinese New Year and are considered as a symbol of luck and wealth. Their sweet fragrance (芳香) is also highly respected in Chinese culture. 1. If you are not good at growing plants, which will you probably choose? A. Bamboo. B. Plum blossoms. C. Peonies. D. Narcissus. 2. What is special about peonies? A. Oil painters prefer painting it. B. Its plants are usually used in fengshui. C. It bears fruits considered as lucky food. D. Its Chinese name means “most beautiful”. 3. In which section may this text appear? A. Entertainment. B. Health. C. Culture. D. Science. 二、七选五阅读 Emoji (表情符号) and Workplace Communication In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. 1 . It’s been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work. Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear. 2 , encouraging better and more frequent communication. In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge. 3 . While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve(曲线). The good news is that it’s simple to learn and can be worth the effort. There is also the matter of tone(语气). Who hasn’t received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day? 4 . Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile. 5 , and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome. And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication, you’ll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture. A. Messages with emojis feel more conversational B. Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly C. Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange D. The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally E. Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly F. Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace G. An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform 三、完形填空 Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes. One day he decided to get the 1 mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the most sweet-flavored. So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He 2 to pick a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. 3 , he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came 4 a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him. Then after some time one calm and 5 person arrived—a well-known sage(a wise person) who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, 6 he was famous in solving many people’s problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones. He was silent for a minute and then 7 a stone and threw it at the hanging man. Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to 8 : “What are you doing? Are you crazy? Do you want me to break my neck?” The sage was silent. Then he took another stone and threw it at the man. The man was very angry: “If I could just come down, I would show you!” That’s what everybody wanted. Then he was coming down. But how? Now everybody was tense about what would happen next! Some wanted to 9 the sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more 10 . Now the man on the tree was even more angry and developed (a) great 11 to come down and take revenge. He then used all his skills and strength and 12 reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he 13 it! Everybody was amazed. However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, 14 that the man really saved him because he induced(引诱) him to try his best and save himself. “I should be 15 and not angry.” 1. A. biggest B. sourest C. sweetest D. ripest 2. A. promised B. intended C. pretended D. managed 3. A. Hopefully B. Fortunately C. Consequently D. Eventually 4. A. with B. after C. by D. before 5. A. honest B. thoughtful C. modest D. courageous 6. A. as if B. as C. even though D. though 7. A. picked out B. took up C. picked up D. took out 8. A. complain B. beg C. choke D. shout 9. A. blame B. change C. upset D. impress 10. A. quickly B. suddenly C. forcefully D. accurately 11. A. determination B. awareness C. interest D. passion 12. A. anyway B. somewhat C. anyhow D. somehow 13. A. got B. made C. took D. ended 14. A. wondering B. estimating C. realizing D. guessing 15. A. dutiful B. regretful C. sorrowful D. thankful 1 / 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三一轮复习 第15讲 【课程目标】 1.词汇积累15； 2.一词多义之launch； 3.课堂练习； 4.素养积累阅读：书法，超越文字魅力的艺术； 5.强化提升练习 【课程步骤】 词汇积累15 一、写作词汇——写词形 1. ______ n. 人造卫星；卫星 2. ______ vt. & n. 发射；发起；上市 3. ______ n. 渴望；欲望 vt. 渴望；期望 4. ______ vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号 n. 信号；标志 5. ______ vt. 回收利用；再利用 6. ______ n. 缺乏；短缺 vt. 没有；缺乏 7. ______ vi. 浮动；漂流；漂浮 vt. 使浮动；使漂流 8. ______ adv. 否则；要不然 9. ______ prep. 在更远处；超出 10. ______ n. 监视器；监测仪 vt. 监视；监测；监控 11. ______ n. 资源；财力；物力 12. ______ adj. 有限的 13. ______ adj. 结尾的；结束的 n. 停业；关闭；倒闭 14. ______ vt. 系；绑；贴 [答案] 1. satellite 2. launch 3. desire 4. signal 5. recycle 6. lack 7. float 8. otherwise 9. beyond 10. monitor 11. resource 12. limited 13. closing 14. attach 二、阅读词汇——明词义 1. astronaut n. __________ 2. procedure n. __________ 3. rocket n. __________ 4. gravity n. __________ 5. vehicle n. __________ 6. giant adj. __________ n. __________ 7. leap n. __________ vi. & vt. __________ 8. mankind n. __________ 9. transmit vt. & vi. __________ 10. data n. [pl.] __________ 11. ongoing adj. __________ 12. spacecraft n. __________ 13. muscle n. __________ 14. solar adj. __________ 15. current adj. __________ n. __________ 16. sufficient adj. __________ 17. soap n. __________ 18. towel n. __________ 19. microwave n. __________ 20. tissue n. __________ 21. facility n. __________ 22. keen adj. __________ 23. globe n. __________ 24. fatal adj. __________ 25. shallow adj. __________ 26. pattern n. __________ 27. analysis n. __________ 28. high-end adj. __________ 29. pillow n. __________ 30. oxygen n. __________ [答案] 1. 宇航员；太空人 2. 程序；步骤；手续 3. 火箭；火箭弹 4. 重力；引力 5. 交通工具；车辆 6. 巨大的；伟大的 巨人；巨兽；伟人 7. 跳跃；剧增；剧变 跳过；跃过 8. 人类 9. 传输；发送 10. 资料；数据 11. 持续存在的；仍在进行的；不断发展的 12. 航天器；宇宙飞船 13. 肌肉；实力；影响力 14. 太阳的；太阳能的 15. 当前的；现在的 水流；电流；思潮 16. 足够的；充足的 17. 肥皂 18. 毛巾；抹布19. 微波炉 20. 纸巾；(人、动植物细胞的) 组织 21. 设施；设备 22. 热衷的；渴望的 23. 地球；世界；地球仪 24. 致命的；灾难性的 25. 肤浅的；浅的 26. 模式；图案；模范 27. (对事物的) 分析；分析结果 28. 高端的 29. 枕头 30. 氧；氧气 三、拓展词汇——灵活用 1. ______ adj. 精神的；思想的→______ adv. 精神上；智力上；思想上 2. ______ adj. 有智慧的；聪明的；有智力的→______ n. 智力；才智；智慧 3. ______ vt. 查明；确定；决定→______ adj. 有决心的；意志坚定的→______ n. 决心；决定 4. ______ adj. 失望的；沮丧的→______ vt. 使失望 5. ______ adj. 独立的；自立的→______ adv. 独立地；自立地 6. ______ vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号 n. 信号；标志→______ n. 迹象；符号；记号；手势；指示牌 7. ______ vt. & vi. 成功；继承；继任→______ n. 成功，胜利；成功的人或事物→______ adj. 成功的；有成就的→______ adv. 成功地；顺利地 8. ______ n. 地球；世界；地球仪→______ adj. 全球性的；全世界的 9. ______ vt. & vi. 论证；争辩；争论→______ n. 争论；争吵；论点 10. ______ v. 分析→______ n.（对事物的）分析，分析结果 11. ______ adj. 定期的，经常的；正常的→______ adv. 经常；定期地→______ adj. 不规则的 12. ______ adj. 有限的→______ v. 限制；限定 n. 限制；限量；限度→______ n. 限制；局限 13. ______ n. 神秘事物；谜→______ adj. 神秘的 [答案] 1. mental; mentally 2. intelligent; intelligence 3. determine; determined; determination 4. disappointed; disappoint 5. independent; independently 6. signal; sign 7. succeed; success; successful; successfully 8. globe; global 9. argue; argument 10. analyse; analysis 11. regular; regularly; irregular 12. limited; limit; limitation 13. mystery; mysterious 四、常用短语 1. __________ 继续做，坚持干 2. __________ 在宇宙飞船上；在船上；在飞机上 3. __________ 抱着做某事的希望 4. __________ 为了；以便 5. __________ 弄懂；弄清楚；弄明白 6. __________ 导致；造成 7. __________ 所以；结果（是） 8. __________ 提供生活所需 9. __________ 最后 10. __________ 用完；耗尽 [答案] 1. carry on 2. on board 3. in the hope of doing sth. 4. so as to (do sth.) 5. figure out 6. result in 7. as a result 8. provide for sb. 9. in closing 10. run out 一词多义积累 launch 1. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. 2. The lifeboat was launched immediately. 3. A group of 80 attackers launched an all-out assault just before dawn. 4. The new model will be launched in July. 5. This morning’s launch of the space shuttle Columbia has been delayed. [答案] 1. (事件的)发起 2. 使(船，尤指新船)下水 3.发起 4.上市，发行 5.发射 课堂练习 一、单句填空 1. While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifts, which might add to the meaning I attach ______ them. 2. Writing a poem of 120 words results ______ disqualification. 3. It’s not what happens to us that ______ (determine) our lives—it’s what we make of what happens. 4. Later, he worked in Africa, where many people suffered from blindness for lack ______ proper treatment. 5. With a broader perspective, we will be more free, more open-minded, and less ______ (limit) in what we can become! 6. ______ (work) in these conditions is not a pleasure but a suffering. 7. Elizabeth has already achieved success ______ her wildest dreams. 8. When I turned up, the children ______ (argue) over which TV programme to watch. 9. The hall was already full, and hundreds of ______ (disappoint) fans were turned away at the door. 10. “Determined ______ (carry) on as if everything were normal,” he responded with a kind of indifference. [答案] 1. to 2. in 3. determines 4. of 5. limited 6. Working 7. beyond 8. were arguing 9. disappointed 10. to carry 二、完成句子 1. 她是否会投票给我们还不清楚。(whether) __________ she will vote for us is not clear. 2. 他虽然经验不足，但还是获得了这份工作。(lack) Despite his _______________, he got the job. 3. 让他很失望的是，他这一次又没有通过驾驶测试。(disappointment) ____________________, he failed again in the driving test. 4. 对学生来说，过分重视考试是不明智的。(attach) It is unwise for the students to ________________________ the exam. 5. 生活在一个相当便利的世界里是再棒不过的了。(动名词短语作主语) ________________________ can’t be greater. [答案] 1. Whether or not 2. lack of experience 3. To his great disappointment 4. attach too much importance to 5. Living in a quite convenient world 三、教材语法填空 Mankind is exploring space in the hope of 1 (find) out more secrets of the universe. Exploring space is both dangerous 2 challenging, but the desire 3 (explore) the universe has never died. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite 4 (launch) by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, Yuri Gagarin became the first person 5 (go) into space in the world. On 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, 6 (famous) saying, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” China has made great progress in exploring space in a short time. In 2003, it successfully sent Yang Liwei into space who orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft, 7 (become) the third country in the world to 8 (independent) send humans into space. People will continue to explore this final frontier, and this is 9 they believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration 10 the huge risks. [答案]1. finding 2. and 3. to explore 4. was launched 5. to go 6. famously 7. becoming 8. independently 9. because 10. despite 四、话题写作 结合本单元主题，使用本单元词汇与句型写一篇语言流畅、用词准确、逻辑严密的短文。 1. 最近我们班进行了一次热烈的讨论，讨论的话题是太空是否值得探索。(whether …or …) 2. 我们中 30% 认为不值得探索。他们认为地球上有很多未解决的秘密。(worthwhile；who 引导定语从句) 3. 甚至一些同学认为太空探索离我们太遥远并且没有用处。(同位语从句；be of no use) 4. 然而 70% 认为值得探索，从中我们可以受益很多，如使用卫星进行通信传播、天气预报。(be worth doing; benefit from) 5. 就我而言，探索太空是值得的。(as far as one is concerned) 6. 它不但能促进科技和社会的发展，而且能够丰富我们的生活。(not only…but also…) [答案] Recently our class had a heated discussion on whether space was worth exploring or not. Students have different views about it. 30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile, who believe there are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. Even some students hold the belief that space exploration is too far away from us and it is of no use. However, 70% think space is worth exploring, from which we have benefited a lot, such as using satellites for communication and weather forecasts. As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore space. Not only can it promote the development of technology and society but it also enriches our life. 素养积累阅读 Chinese Calligraphy Chinese calligraphy is a very special kind of art. It's not just about writing letters; it's a way to show feelings and smart ideas. Calligraphy has been around in China for thousands of years and is very important. A long time ago, people started calligraphy with simple writing on bones and metal. As time went on, they created different styles like regular, running, cursive, and clerical scripts. Each style looks unique and beautiful. Regular script is neat and easy to read. It's great for everyday writing. Running script is looser and faster, which makes it flow nicely. Cursive script is super quick and a bit hard to read because it's so free. Clerical script is in between, with its own special look. Calligraphy is more than just good writing. It's full of deep meanings from the culture. In China, people use calligraphy to show their feelings and who they are. Every brush stroke tells something about the person who made it. That’s why good calligraphy is not only beautiful to see but also feels special. Famous calligraphers like Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing used calligraphy to show their amazing art skills and deep knowledge. People still love and study their work today because it's so special. Calligraphy is very respected in China and is seen as a fancy art. Learning calligraphy helps people appreciate beauty and learn patience. I hope everyone gets to try calligraphy to see how wonderful and wise it is. Read the text, and answer the following questions. 1. What are the four main styles of Chinese calligraphy mentioned in the text? They are regular script, running script, cursive script and clerical script. 2. Why is Chinese calligraphy more than just beautiful writing? It carries deep cultural meanings. Every brush stroke shows the writer’s feelings and personality. 3. What benefits can people get from learning calligraphy according to the writer? Learning calligraphy helps people appreciate beauty and learn patience. 强化提升练习 一、阅读理解 Chinese New Year is a celebration marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and blooming flowers carries special significance. They represent the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings. Here are some of the most popular and their special meanings. Oranges Orange trees are more than decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times decorated with red envelopes and messages of good fortune. The fruits are also some of the “lucky” foods, which are a must during the celebrations. Bamboo Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. Certainly during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants and stems are used frequently in fengshui and are associated with health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy to care for and make great presents. Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花) The beautiful long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are the first to flower even as the snow is melting after a cold winter. They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life. Peonies(牡丹) Peonies represent prosperity and peace and are considered as China’s national flower; they are often a subject of classical paintings. The peony is also known as the “king of flowers” and represents royalty, virtue and honor. Its name in Chinese is literally translated as “most beautiful”. Narcissus(水仙) Narcissus flower right around Chinese New Year and are considered as a symbol of luck and wealth. Their sweet fragrance (芳香) is also highly respected in Chinese culture. 1. If you are not good at growing plants, which will you probably choose? A. Bamboo. B. Plum blossoms. C. Peonies. D. Narcissus. 2. What is special about peonies? A. Oil painters prefer painting it. B. Its plants are usually used in fengshui. C. It bears fruits considered as lucky food. D. Its Chinese name means “most beautiful”. 3. In which section may this text appear? A. Entertainment. B. Health. C. Culture. D. Science. [答案] 1—3 ADC 二、七选五阅读 Emoji (表情符号) and Workplace Communication In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. 1 . It’s been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work. Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear. 2 , encouraging better and more frequent communication. In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge. 3 . While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve(曲线). The good news is that it’s simple to learn and can be worth the effort. There is also the matter of tone(语气). Who hasn’t received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day? 4 . Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile. 5 , and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome. And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication, you’ll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture. A. Messages with emojis feel more conversational B. Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly C. Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange D. The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally E. Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly F. Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace G. An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform [答案] 1—5 DAGBF 三、完形填空 Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes. One day he decided to get the 1 mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the most sweet-flavored. So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He 2 to pick a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. 3 , he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came 4 a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him. Then after some time one calm and 5 person arrived—a well-known sage(a wise person) who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, 6 he was famous in solving many people’s problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones. He was silent for a minute and then 7 a stone and threw it at the hanging man. Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to 8 : “What are you doing? Are you crazy? Do you want me to break my neck?” The sage was silent. Then he took another stone and threw it at the man. The man was very angry: “If I could just come down, I would show you!” That’s what everybody wanted. Then he was coming down. But how? Now everybody was tense about what would happen next! Some wanted to 9 the sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more 10 . Now the man on the tree was even more angry and developed (a) great 11 to come down and take revenge. He then used all his skills and strength and 12 reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he 13 it! Everybody was amazed. However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, 14 that the man really saved him because he induced(引诱) him to try his best and save himself. “I should be 15 and not angry.” 1. A. biggest B. sourest C. sweetest D. ripest 2. A. promised B. intended C. pretended D. managed 3. A. Hopefully B. Fortunately C. Consequently D. Eventually 4. A. with B. after C. by D. before 5. A. honest B. thoughtful C. modest D. courageous 6. A. as if B. as C. even though D. though 7. A. picked out B. took up C. picked up D. took out 8. A. complain B. beg C. choke D. shout 9. A. blame B. change C. upset D. impress 10. A. quickly B. suddenly C. forcefully D. accurately 11. A. determination B. awareness C. interest D. passion 12. A. anyway B. somewhat C. anyhow D. somehow 13. A. got B. made C. took D. ended 14. A. wondering B. estimating C. realizing D. guessing 15. A. dutiful B. regretful C. sorrowful D. thankful [答案] 1—5 CDBAB 6—10 BCDAC 11—15 ADBCD 1 / 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $