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Period 3 Using Language
What does the passage mainly tell us?
A.The advantages of studying abroad.
B.The disadvantages of studying abroad.
C.The disadvantages and advantages of studying abroad.
D.The disadvantages of studying abroad outweigh the advantages.
答案:C
1.What is Wang Li's attitude to China's education?
A.Doubtful. B.Positive.
C.Critical. D.Negative.
2.What can be inferred from Zhang Yi's views?
A.Studying abroad does ensure great leadership.
B.Studying abroad is merely good for individuals.
C.Studying abroad enables people to be more successful.
D.Studying abroad offers a great chance to contribute to our country.
3.How do Wang Li and Zhang Yi present their views?
A.By listing reasons.
B.By making comparisons.
C.By citing others' opinions.
D.By analysing data.
4.What can we learn from the two letters?
A.Students studying abroad don't need to learn how to live in a new environment.
B.Studying abroad helps to increase people's understanding of cultural diversity.
C.Students studying abroad can't encounter problems with personal safety.
D.Studying abroad helps students speak excellent English in a few years.
答案:1~4.BDAB
Ⅰ.核心词汇·练通
根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词
1.walk out of comfort zone 走出舒适区
2.an engineering firm 一家工程公司
3.a man of deep insight 一位有深刻洞察力的人
4.tuition fees and living expenses 学费和生活费
5.a mature adult 一位成熟的成年人
6.deny breaking the classroom window 否认打碎了教室的窗户
7.develop an optimistic attitude 培养乐观的态度
8.gain a global perspective 获得全球视野
9.from many different angles 从很多不同的角度
10.the outcome of the English speech contest 英语演讲比赛的结果
Ⅱ.拓展词汇·用活
根据提示写出相应的单词
1.motivated ['məʊtIveItId] adj.积极的;主动的→motivation n.动力;积极性;动机→motivate vt.成为……的动机;激发;激励
2.expectation [ˌekspek'teIʃn] n.期望;预期;期待→expect v.期望;预料→expected adj.预料的,预期的
3.applicant ['æplIkənt] n.申请人→apply v.申请;应用;涂抹→application n.申请
4.exposure [Ik'spəʊʒə(r)] n.接触;体验;暴露;揭露→expose vt.使接触;使体验;显露;使暴露于(险境)→exposed adj.暴露的
5.departure [dI'pɑːtʃə(r)] n.离开;启程;出发→depart v.离开;启程
6.dramatic [drə'mætIk] adj.巨大的;突然的;急剧的;戏剧(般)的→dramatically adv.剧烈地;夸张地→drama n.戏剧
7.behave [bI'heIv] vt.表现vi.& vt.表现得体;有礼貌→behavio(u)r n.行为;表现
8.surroundings [sə'raʊndIŋz] n.[pl.] 环境;周围的事物→surround v.围绕,环绕;包围→surrounding adj.周围的;附近的
9.depressed [dI'prest] adj.沮丧的;意志消沉的→depress vt.使沮丧;使忧愁→depressing adj.令人沮丧的→depression n.沮丧;忧伤
10.strengthen ['streŋθn] vi.& vt.加强;增强;巩固→strength n.体力;力气,力量;强度→strong adj.强壮的
11.competence ['kɒmpItəns] n.能力;胜任;本领→competent adj.有能力的;称职的
12.cooperate [kəʊ'ɒpəreIt] vi.合作;协作;配合→cooperative adj.合作的→cooperation n.合作;配合
13.sincerely [sIn'sIəli] adv.真诚地;诚实地→sincere adj.真诚的;诚实的→sincerity n.真诚;诚实;诚挚
Ⅲ.重点短语·再现
根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语
1.The dictionary that the student wanted to buy cost him an arm and a leg (花了他一大笔钱), so he had to save money for it for three months.
2.The teacher sided with (支持) the student who suggested that we should use the spare class time to read in the library.
3.As far as English learning is concerned (就英语学习而言), reading aloud every morning is a very effective method.
4.In summary (总之), this activity has broadened our horizons and enriched our knowledge.
5.Generally speaking (一般来说), students who keep a regular schedule tend to perform better in both their studies and daily life.
Ⅳ.重点句型·呈现
根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子
1.部分否定
That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone(并非每个人都有可能). (Letter 1 Para.2)
2.状语从句的省略
Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings(在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时).(Letter 1 Para.3)
3.while引导让步状语从句
A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits(尽管留学的确有诸多潜在的益处), young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!(Letter 1 Para.4)
[分析] 此句中还含有that引导的表语从句和who引导的定语从句。
4.as引导时间状语从句
As China has boomed(随着中国的蓬勃发展), the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available.(Letter 1 Para.4)
[分析] 此句中还含有with复合结构,在句中作状语。
5.when引导时间状语从句
When you think about studying abroad(当你考虑出国留学时), you should consider these many factors.(Letter 1 Para.5)
6.动词-ing短语作主语
Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds(与来自不同文化背景的人合作) helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.(Letter 2 Para.3)
motivated adj.积极的;主动的
【经典例句】 The motivated little girl has made great progress in her English writing recently, which makes her parents very proud.
这个积极的小女孩最近在英语写作上取得了很大进步,这让她的父母十分自豪。
(1)motivate vt. 成为……的动机;激发;激励
motivate sb.to do sth. 激励某人做某事
be motivated by 被……所激励
(2)motivation n. 动力;积极性;动机
【单句语法填空/句式升级】
(1)(2024·新高考全国卷Ⅰ)Feeling motivated (motivate), I started running regularly, but then two things happened.
(2)(2024·北京卷) More generally, social instincts motivate us to learn(learn) how to behave in a socially complex world.
(3)He is motivated by his curiosity about science, and he often spends his spare time doing small experiments.
→Motivated by his curiosity about science, he often spends his spare time doing small experiments. (过去分词短语作状语)[应用文写作之人物介绍]
expectation n.期望;预期;期待
【经典例句】 The new student's performance in the English speech contest was beyond expectations, so all the teachers and classmates praised her highly.
这名新生在英语演讲比赛中的表现超出了预期,所有师生都对她赞不绝口。
(1)live up to/meet one's expectations 不负某人所望
beyond (one's) expectations 出乎(某人的)意料
(2)expect v. 期待,期望;预计
expect (sb.) to do... 期待/料想(某人)做……
as expected 正如预期的
【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)As expected (expect), the student who had been practicing hard won the first place in the English writing competition.
(2)(2024·浙江卷1月)She had expected to be (be) the last one to cross the finish line, but instead she had come in the middle of the pack.
(3)这名学生为期末考试付出了前所未有的努力,最终她没有辜负她父母的期望,数学考了满分。
The student studied harder than ever before for the final exam, and she finally lived up to her parents' expectations by getting full marks in math.
applicant n.申请人
【经典例句】 The Student Union will hold an interview next week, and every applicant is required to prepare a two-minute self-introduction in English. 学生会下周将举行面试,每位申请者都需要准备一份两分钟的英文自我介绍。
(1)apply v. 申请;运用;适用于;涂;敷
apply (to sb.) for sth./to do sth.
(向某人)申请某物/做某事
apply A to B 把A应用于/涂抹于B
apply to sb./sth. 适用于某人/某物
apply oneself to (doing) sth. 专心致力于(做)某事
(2)application n. 申请;申请表,申请书;应用
【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)The student who wants to join the school's English drama club applies to the teacher in charge for a chance to take part in the audition.
(2)The method of taking notes while we are reading applies to most subjects, so we can use it to improve our learning efficiency.[应用文写作之演讲稿]
(3)随着期末考试的临近,所有学生都正在专心致力于复习各科的重点。
As the final exam is approaching, all the students are applying themselves to reviewing the key points of each subject.
exposure n.接触;体验;暴露;揭露
【经典例句】 Exposure to tremendous pressure makes me depressed, so I am writing to ask for your advice on how to ease stress.
面临巨大的压力让我感到沮丧,因此我写信向您寻求关于如何缓解压力的建议。
(1)exposure to 暴露在;受到;接触;曝光
(2)expose vt. 使接触;使体验;显露;使暴露于(险境)
expose...to... 使……暴露于……;使……遭受……;使……接触到……
be exposed to 暴露于;接触
(3)exposed adj. 暴露的
【单句语法填空/句式升级】
(1)Too much exposure(expose) to the sun will do harm to your skin, so you should avoid staying in strong sunlight.
(2)(2025·新高考全国卷Ⅰ) The players' personalities are revealed during the game, and one's weaknesses are exposed to the opponent.
(3)She is exposed to a lot of English movies and songs, so she has a much better pronunciation than most of her classmates.
→Exposed to a lot of English movies and songs, she has a much better pronunciation than most of her classmates. (过去分词短语作状语)
→Exposing herself to a lot of English movies and songs, she has a much better pronunciation than most of her classmates. (现在分词短语作状语)
behave vt.表现 vi.& vt.表现得体;有礼貌
【经典例句】 The teacher told us that we should behave well during the visit to the museum. 老师叮嘱我们,在参观博物馆的过程中要表现良好。
(1)behave oneself 守规矩/举止得体
behave well/badly 表现得好/差
behave...to/towards sb. 对某人举止……
(2)behavio(u)r n. 行为;举止;习性
【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)(2025·新高考全国卷Ⅰ读后续写)One evening, I picked up the phone and left him a voice message, apologizing for my behavio(u)r (behave) and asking if we could meet.[读后续写之动作描写]
(2)The teacher always tells us that we should behave politely towards/to every classmate, no matter whether we agree with them or not.
(3)小男孩向妈妈保证,他在幼儿园会守规矩。
The little boy promised his mother that he would behave himself in the kindergarten.
surroundings n.[pl.] 环境;周围的事物
【经典例句】 The new student soon adapted to the surroundings of our school, and she made a lot of friends within just two weeks.
这名新生很快适应了我们学校的环境,短短两周内就交到了很多朋友。
(1)surrounding adj. 周围的;附近的
(2)surround vt. 围绕;包围
surround...with... 以……环绕/包围……
be surrounded by/with... 被……包围
【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)The students decided to surround the classroom with colorful balloons and paper flowers to celebrate the upcoming New Year's Day.
(2)When we had a picnic in the park, we noticed that the surrounding(surround) trees were covered with beautiful white flowers, which made the whole place look like a fairyland.
(3) 被绿树和五彩缤纷的花环绕着,我们的校园在春天看起来格外美丽,吸引了不少访客。
Surrounded by green trees and colorful flowers, our campus looks especially beautiful in spring and attracts many visitors.
deny vt.否认;否定;拒绝
【经典例句】 No one can deny the fact that teachers' patience and guidance play a vital role in the growth of every student. 没有人能否认这一事实——老师的耐心和指导在每个学生的成长过程中都起着至关重要的作用。
(1)deny doing sth. 否认做某事
deny sb. sth.=deny sth. to sb. 拒绝给予某人某物
(2)It can't be denied that... 不可否认……
There is no denying that... 不可否认……
【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)When questioned by the teacher, the student denied cheating(cheat) in the exam.
(2)The teacher will not deny the chance of speaking in public to any student, even if they are too shy to raise their hands actively.
(3)不可否认的是,体育锻炼对学生的身心健康有益。
→There is no denying that physical exercise is beneficial to students' physical and mental health.
→It can't be denied that physical exercise is beneficial to students' physical and mental health.
状语从句的省略
【经典例句】 (教材P20) Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时,有些学生可能会感到吃力,并遭受文化冲击。
(1)当when、while、before、after、unless、as if、if、once等引导的状语从句中的主语与主句的主语一致或状语从句中的主语为it,且谓语中含有be动词的某种形式时,从句中的主语和be动词可以省略;
(2)若省略句中的谓语动词和主语构成主动关系,则使用现在分词形式;若构成被动关系,则使用过去分词形式;若谓语动词表示的动作尚未发生,则使用动词不定式。
【单句语法填空/句型转换】
(1)(2024·北京卷)And when asked (ask) about his new title, he shared the secret: moderation.
(2)He opened his mouth as if to say (say) something, but he shook his head and left without a word.
(3)(外研选必二U3)With a smiling or sad face added to a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while reading(read) your words.
(4)If it is possible, shall we meet you in your office at 10:00 a.m.tomorrow?
→If possible, shall we meet you in your office at 10:00 a.m.tomorrow?
动词-ing短语作主语
【经典例句】 (教材P20)Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture. 与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同视角看待世界,进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。
(1)动词-ing短语作主语时,往往表示经常性、习惯性的动作,通常置于句首,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式;
(2)动词-ing短语作主语时,如果有逻辑主语,则在其前面加上形容词性物主代词或名词所有格形式;
(3)用it作形式主语,代替真正的动词-ing短语作主语时,可用于以下句型:
It is useless/no pleasure/no good/no use/fun/a waste of time/...doing...
【单句语法填空/完成句子/一句多译】
(1)Travelling to conferences, lectures, workshops, and the like—frequently by plane—is viewed/has been viewed (view) as important for scientists to get together and exchange information.
(2)他一周三次上课迟到让老师很恼火,老师已经就这个问题和他谈过很多次了。
His being late for class three times a week annoys the teacher, who has talked to him about this problem many times.
(3)做运动很有趣,因为它不仅让我们保持健康,还能缓解我们的学习压力。
→Doing sports is fun, because it not only keeps us fit, but also relieves our stress from study.
→It's fun doing sports, because it not only keeps us fit but also relieves our stress from study.
In recent years, studying abroad 1.has been(be) popular in our country.Is it good or bad to study abroad? In my opinion, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits.
On the one hand, many students 2.who/that study abroad are faced with great economic pressure, meaning it is not possible for everyone 3.to study(study) abroad. Not all the families can afford the huge cost of their children's overseas study, for the tuition fees and living expenses are much 4.higher(high) than at home. Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money.
On the other hand, some students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with 5.limited(limit) language skills. They are likely to struggle and suffer 6.from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.Others may encounter problems with personal safety.Apart from these, different 7.approaches(approach) to teaching and learning may be 8.a shock to many students.
Actually, young people studying in China also have a great future to look forward to! With China 9.booming(boom) fast, the educational environment has 10.significantly(significant) improved.Many great universities have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate the young who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.
Ⅰ.品句填词
1.When he was a child, he lived in a small village with friendly and harmonious surroundings (环境).
2.He worked harder than ever because he wanted to meet his teacher's expectations.
3.(译林选必二U4) Considering there are so many challenges to deal with, are you still optimistic (乐观的) about the future of VR?
4.Although she struggled with math, her motivation (动机) to become an engineer kept her practicing every day.
5.Because of her early exposure to classical music, she developed a fine appreciation of art.
Ⅱ.词块运用
1.He studied hard all semester so that his final project could live up to/meet his teachers' expectations(不辜负老师们的期望).
2.If students apply themselves to participating in class discussions(专心参与课堂讨论), they will develop better communication skills.
3.To expand their horizons, students should be exposed to different cultures and ideas(接触不同的文化和思想).
4.The parents emphasized to their son that he must behave himself(守规矩) at his new school.
5.Although she was nervous on her first day of school, she soon felt calm as she was surrounded with/by friendly classmates(被友好的同学包围).
Ⅲ.根据汉语提示并使用本部分句式结构完成下面的小短文
1.Learning about different cultures isn't merely about memorizing facts (了解不同的文化不只是记忆事实;动词-ing短语作主语), but also about feeling the warmth behind traditions. 2.As I walked into the international food fair held at our school (当我走进在我们学校举办的国际美食节时;as引导时间状语从句), I was greeted by a lively crowd. While she was nervous, my foreign classmate Lila bravely introduced her homemade scones to everyone, explaining their connection to British afternoon tea culture.
3.When invited to try making dumplings (受邀尝试包饺子时;状语从句的省略), she followed my gestures carefully, her hands moving awkwardly yet earnestly. Surrounded by laughter, we chatted freely, forgetting the language barrier for a moment. 4.Not all cultural differences cause misunderstandings (并非所有的文化差异都会引发误解;部分否定); instead, they can be bridges linking hearts together. When the bell rang, we exchanged our hand-made foods, promising to share more stories later. This experience taught me that cultural exchange, simple as it is, is the best way to promote mutual understanding.
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