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Period Two Lesson 1 Money vs Success (Reading)
Ⅰ.1.millionaire 2.symbol 3.dormitory 4.professor
5.furniture
Ⅱ.1.comfortably 2.ultimately 3.fortunate 4.having
5.hunger 6.guilty 7.satisfaction 8.being
Ⅲ.1.dream up 2.turned his back on/upon 3.give away
4.gets on 5.(had) dropped out of
Ⅳ.1.while he sat silently 2.What made this photo extraordinary
3.It is his passion for learning that 4.Whenever/No matter when I see this white-haired old man
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过叙述作者个人在求职过程中遇到的挑战、父亲的鼓励、转机以及最终的成功,展现了一个关于坚持与机会并存的故事。
1.B 根据下文“The rejection letters piled up, and my confidence became…”可知,作者毕业后找工作收到了很多拒绝信。由此可推测,此处指的是作者大学毕业后遭遇一系列拒绝时,父亲的话总在作者脑海中回响。故选B。application申请;refusal拒绝;operation手术;presentation演示。
2.C 根据上文“I had set my sights on a career in graphic design (平面设计).”可知,作者想要从事平面设计的工作,由此可推测,作者向很多机构投递自己的图画作品。故选C。tale故事;grade成绩,年级;work作品;proof证据。
3.D 根据下文“The rejection letters piled up…”可知,作者并没有找到工作,由此可知,作者此时非常失望。故选D。 comfort安慰;training训练;strategy策略;disappointment失望。
4.A 根据上文“The rejection letters piled up…”以及常识可知,作者由于屡遭拒绝,所以信心越来越弱。故选A。weaker更虚弱的;fuller更满的;steadier更稳定的;simpler更简单的。
5.B 根据空后的my depression以及作者父亲所说的话“Keep pushing forward. Remember, opportunities often go hand in hand with.”可推测,作者的父亲注意到了作者的沮丧。故选B。ignore忽视;notice注意到;doubt怀疑;record记录。
6.C 根据上文“Day after day, I knocked on the door of opportunity…”以及作者屡遭拒绝可推测,作者的父亲安慰作者,认为机会和挑战并存。故选C。experience经历;achievement成就;challenge挑战;blessing 幸事。
7.B 根据上文可知,作者在纽约找工作未果所以才回到了家乡。再根据空后my job search可知,作者的父亲是让作者继续找工作。故选B。admit承认;continue继续;interpret解释,口译;declare宣布。
8.A 根据下文“As I was leaving, she noticed a sketchbook (素描簿) in my bag.”可知,作者打算离开了,由此可知,Karen告诉作者职位已经满了。故选A。fill充满;change改变;quit放弃;spread传播。
9.C 根据上文“‘Do you have any works of your work?’ she asked.”以及下文语境可知,此处作者做的动作应该是点头。故选C。disagree不同意;shake摇晃;nod 点头;remark评论。
10.D 根据上文“But she was going to attend a meeting.”可知,Karen急着参加会议,由此可推测,Karen漫不经心地看了作者的作品。故选D。sincerely真诚地;unfortunately不幸地;obviously明显地;unconcernedly不关心地,漫不经心地。
11.A 根据下文“She offered me a job…”可知,Karen给作者提供了工作。由此可推测,Karen对作者的作品印象深刻。故选A。impressed印象深刻的;curious好奇的;embarrassed尴尬的;sceptical怀疑的。
12.C 根据下文“As I walked out, the sun shining brightly, I couldn’t help but…what my father had said. If I had given up, I would have missed this chance.”可推测,Karen当场就给了作者工作,所以作者离开的时候心情大好。故选C。in vain徒劳的;at risk冒风险;on the spot在现场,当场;by accident偶然地。
13.D 根据上文“My father…my depression, said, ‘Keep pushing forward. Remember, opportunities often go hand in hand with…’”可知,父亲的话是在作者刚回家乡的时候说的,由此可推测,作者此时是回忆起父亲说过的话。故选D。decide决定;approve赞同,批准;complain抱怨;recall回忆。
14.B 根据下文“…how different my life might have been if I had not persevered.”可知,下文是作者的反思。故选B。hear from收到某人的信;reflect on反思;ask about询问;hold out坚持。
15.D 根据下文“…and eventually, I found myself working in New York City, just as I had dreamed.”可推测,作者的这份工作给了作者更多的工作机会,并最终实现了当初想在纽约工作的梦想。故选D。excuse借口;profit利润;outcome后果;opportunity机会。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了成长型思维可以释放你的潜力,引导你走向成功的生活,并给出了培养成长型思维的方法。
1.F 根据上文“One of the most beautiful aspects of growth thinking is that it extends beyond personal development. Take opportunities to support and motivate others, and share your journey, knowledge, and experiences, as it leads to a more fulfilling life for everyone involved. Humans are social creatures, and we benefit from each other when we do things together.”可知,本段主要介绍了成长型思维可以对他人产生积极的影响,进而使彼此受益,F选项(通过对他人产生积极的影响,你促进了自己的成长。)总结上文,符合题意,故选F。
2.A 根据上文“Building positive habits is the actual foundation of growth thinking.”和下文“Make a point of engaging in small, purposeful actions every day, and you will create a path for long-term growth.”可知,要培养成长型思维,每天要坚持做一些小事,A选项(坚持绝对是关键。)紧密连接上下文,符合题意,故选A。
3.G 根据上文“Challenges are not roadblocks; they are opportunities for development.”可知,有挑战才有成长的机会,说明成长一般都发生在舒适区之外,G选项(记住,最大的成长往往发生在你的舒适区之外。)符合题意,承接上文,故选G。
4.E 根据上文“Reflection is a powerful tool for growth. Set aside time regularly to think about your progress and areas for improvement.”和下文“It can be handwritten, digital, or even audio recordings—whatever works for you.”可知,设空处应该是一种反思的方式,E选项(你可以通过写日记来记录你的想法和里程碑。)符合题意,承上启下,故选E。
5.D 根据上文“To foster growth thinking, expand your learning resources. Don’t limit yourself to a single source of knowledge.”可知,下文应该具体讲如何拓展学习资源,D选项(教育的意义远不只是坐在教室里。)符合题意,意思是不要局限于在教室里学习知识,故选D。
Ⅶ.【文章大意】 这是一篇新闻报道。短文报道了在法国南特举行的第九届世界面包大赛上,一队中国厨师获得了冠军头衔。中国的饮食文化正在走向国际,为更多的人提供了在国际舞台上展示他们烹饪技能的机会,同时也将中国文化传播到世界其他地方。
1.held 考查非谓语动词。空处为非谓语动词,the 9th World Bread Competition与hold之间为被动关系,用过去分词作定语。故填held。
2.It 考查固定句型。“It is worth doing sth.”意为“做某事是值得的。”,单词位于句首,首字母大写。故填It。
3.undoubtedly 考查副词。副词undoubtedly作状语修饰动词。故填undoubtedly。
4.innovative 考查形容词。形容词innovative作定语修饰名词。 故填innovative。
5.competitors 考查名词复数。此处泛指多个参赛者,用复数形式作宾语。故填competitors。
6.on 考查介词。an emphasis on…“强调……”为固定搭配。故填on。
7.highlights 考查时态。根据promotes和attracts可知,空处为一般现在时。故填highlights。
8.to win 考查不定式。在固定句型“It is a great honour to do sth.”“做某事是很荣幸的。”中,it作形式主语,不定式作真正的主语。 故填to win。
9.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,指代前面整个句子,在从句中作主语,关系代词为which。故填which。
10.spreading 考查非谓语动词。空处为非谓语动词,与providing并列,作状语,表示主动关系,用现在分词。故填spreading。
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Period Two Lesson 1 Money vs Success (Reading)
●Ⅰ 单词拼写(每小题1分,共5分)
1.After years of hard work and smart investment, he finally became a (百万富翁) at the age of 35.
2.There stands an old tree on our campus, which has become the (标志) of our school.
3.Living in the (宿舍), my niece had to work with her roommates to keep the small space clean and organised .
4.The (教授) was highly respected for his passionate teaching and in-depth knowledge.
5.The (家具) in the room was rather basic, so some students complained of it.
●Ⅱ 单句填空(每小题1.5分,共12分)
1.The host ensured that all the guests at the party could sit (comfortable) and enjoy the food.
2.All the efforts poured into the rocket research (ultimate) led to a significant breakthrough.
3.Let us pray for those who are not so (fortune) as ourselves.
4.I really appreciate (have) the chance to have a talk with you on this topic .
5.Thanks to his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world of (hungry).
6.The student felt (guilt) about his rude behaviour in class and was determined to apologize to his teacher.
7.Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of (satisfy).
8.After (be) here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of people and culture that makes up the nation.
●Ⅲ 短语填空(每小题2分,共10分)
1.I wonder what excuse they will (凭空想出,虚构) tomorrow.
2.He (抛弃,背弃) his family when he became famous.
3.He planned to (赠送) almost all of his vast fortune , largely to the charity.
4.She has insight and determination; no wonder she (出人头地;发迹) in business.
5.She found it extremely difficult to find a job after she (退出) school.
●Ⅳ 句型训练(每小题3分,共12分)
1.The room was filled with laughter, , lost in thought. (while表转折)
房间里充满了笑声,而他却静静地坐着,陷入了沉思。
2. was that it showed the dreamy beauty of our campus and the quiet happiness on the teachers’ faces. (主语从句)
这张照片的不同寻常之处在于,它展示了我们校园梦幻般的美丽和老师们脸上平静的幸福。
3. fuels his curiosity and pursuit of knowledge. (强调句)
正是他对学习的热爱激发了他的好奇心和对知识的探索。
4. , I think of my grandfather.
无论何时见到这位白发老人,我都会想起我的祖父。
●Ⅴ 完形填空(每小题1分,共15分)
“Keep pushing forward,” my father always said whenever I faced difficulties. His words echoed in my mind as I faced a series of 1 after graduating from college.
I had set my sights on a career in graphic design (平面设计). I moved to New York City and sent out my 2 to lots of agencies. Day after day, I knocked on the door of opportunity, only to meet with 3 each time. The rejection letters piled up, and my confidence became 4 .
Feeling defeated, I returned to my hometown. My father, 5 my depression, said, “Keep pushing forward. Remember, opportunities often go hand in hand with 6 .” He offered to drive me to nearby cities where I could 7 my job search.
I decided to try my luck in Boston. At a small design firm, the owner, a kind woman named Karen, informed me they had already 8 the position. As I was leaving, she noticed a sketchbook (素描簿) in my bag. “Do you have any works of your work?” she asked. I 9 . But she was going to attend a meeting. So, 10 , she took a look at my works but was 11 . She offered me a job 12 .
As I walked out, the sun shining brightly, I couldn’t help but 13 what my father had said. If I had given up, I would have missed this chance.
I often 14 how different my life might have been if I had not persevered. That job led to more 15 , and eventually, I found myself working in New York City, just as I had dreamed.
( )1.A.applications B.refusals
C.operations D.presentations
( )2.A.tales B.grades
C.works D.proofs
( )3.A.comfort B.training
C.strategy D.disappointment
( )4.A.weaker B.fuller
C.steadier D.simpler
( )5.A.ignoring B.noticing
C.doubting D.recording
( )6.A.experiences B.achievements
C.challenges D.blessings
( )7.A.admit B.continue
C.interpret D.declare
( )8.A.filled B.changed
C.quit D.spread
( )9.A.disagreed B.shook
C.nodded D.remarked
( )10.A.sincerely B.unfortunately
C.obviously D.unconcernedly
( )11.A.impressed B.curious
C.embarrassed D.sceptical
( )12.A.in vain B.at risk
C.on the spot D.by accident
( )13.A.decide B.approve
C.complain D.recall
( )14.A.hear from B.reflect on
C.ask about D.hold out
( )15.A.excuses B.profits
C.outcomes D.opportunities
●Ⅵ 阅读七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
Have you ever wondered what sets truly successful individuals apart? The answer lies in growth thinking. It can unlock your potential and lead you towards a successful life.
One of the most beautiful aspects of growth thinking is that it extends beyond personal development. Take opportunities to support and motivate others, and share your journey, knowledge, and experiences, as it leads to a more fulfilling life for everyone involved. Humans are social creatures, and we benefit from each other when we do things together. 1.
Building positive habits is the actual foundation of growth thinking. 2. Make a point of engaging in small, purposeful actions every day, and you will create a path for long-term growth. It’s the daily habits that keep you moving towards the goal you want to reach.
Challenges are not roadblocks; they are opportunities for development. 3. You become better equipped to handle an unfavourable situation, adapt to change, and find innovative solutions. This kind of attitude lays the foundation for long-term success and helps you deal with any challenge that comes your way.
Reflection is a powerful tool for growth. Set aside time regularly to think about your progress and areas for improvement. 4. It can be handwritten, digital, or even audio recordings—whatever works for you. Reflection allows you to learn from your experiences, develop strategies, and stay committed to your growth journey.
To foster growth thinking, expand your learning resources. Don’t limit yourself to a single source of knowledge. 5. It’s really a life-long project. Seek out different ideas to broaden your understanding of any given topic. The more you learn, the better equipped you are to adapt and grow.
A.Consistency is definitely the key.
B.Your confidence determines the end result.
C.Looking back also helps you learn from your mistakes.
D.Education can mean much more than sitting in a classroom.
E.You may keep a journal to track your thoughts and milestones.
F.By making a positive impact on others, you enhance your own growth.
G.Remember, the greatest growth often happens outside of your comfort zone.
●Ⅶ 语法填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)
In the world of gastronomy (美食学), a recent event has become the focus of heated discussions. At the 9th World Bread Competition 1. (hold) in Nantes, France, a team of Chinese chefs won the title of champion.
The results of this competition have given people a new way of thinking about food culture. 2. is worth saying that France has always prided itself on its unique baking techniques and traditions. The victory of the Chinese team 3. (undoubted) broke the limits of national borders and proved the diversity of food culture.
In this competition, the wonderful skills and 4. (innovate) spirit of Chinese bakers have been fully demonstrated and recognized. The Bread World Cup competition requires 5. (competitor) to make bread, pastries, and sandwiches with an emphasis 6. their taste and nutritional value. The victory of the Chinese team 7. (highlight) the diversity of global food tastes, promotes the communication among different food cultures and attracts more and more people to try and accept the food culture of different countries.
Robert Rowe, the head coach of the Chinese team, said that it is a great honour 8. (win) the Bread World Cup in France, 9. also reflects the rise of China’s economy and the internationalization of food culture. China’s food culture is going international, providing more people with the opportunity to present their culinary (烹饪的) skills on the international stage, while 10. (spread) Chinese culture to the rest of the world.
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