1、典题精讲经典例题In a recently published book,I came across some exercises with interesting names such as fishbone diagrams,lotus flowers and clustering.As I used these exercises in my classes,I noticed that students were interested.They said more and wrote more.They enjoyed expressing their ideas and sharin
2、g them in groups.They were no longer passively waiting for the bell,but actively taking part in the lesson.I find that creativity can act as a way to increase participation and improve fluency.Creativity has become a popular word in recent years.Scholars in arts,psychology,business,education and sci
3、ence are all working to get a deeper understanding of it.Robert J.Stemberg is a creativity specialist and Yale professor of psychology.He defines creativity as “the ability to produce work that is both new (original)and appropriate(applicable to the situation)”.This definition is useful,as we want o
4、ur students to use language in a new way and to use it correctly and properly.Most scholars say there are two types of creativity:big “C” creativity and small “c” creativity.Big “C” creativity refers to genius level thinking that results in artistic masterpieces and scientific breakthroughs.Small “c
5、” creativity refers to everyday level thinking that can be used in any situation our emphasis is on the latter.While it goes without saying that any of our students could go on to be the next Picasso or Edison,our aim is to help students produce more ideas and use language in a new way.1.The underli
6、ned words “waiting for the bell ” in the first paragraph probably means_.A.longing for a phone callB.hoping to have a bellC.expecting the end of the classD.waiting to speak in the class 思路解析：推理判断题。从“They said more and wrote more.They enjoyed expressing their ideas and sharing them in groups.”看出学生们不再
7、消极地等着下课铃声了，而是主动参与到课程中来，waiting for the bell指期待着下课。答案：C黑色陷阱：第1题受字面意思的影响，容易误选B项。误以为B项中的 hoping to have a bell与题干“waiting for the bell ”相吻合。2.It can be inferred from the passage that the author thinks the exercises in the book were_.A.popularB.usefulC.scientificD.creative思路解析：细节题。由第一段“They were no long
8、er passively waiting for the bell,but actively taking part in the lesson.I find that creativity can act as a way to increase participation and improve fluency.”可知，学生们不再像以前那样消极等待下课，而是很积极地参与上课，这使作者感到这些练习很有创造性。答案：D黑色陷阱：第2题受原文“Creativity has become a popular word in recent years.”和“This definition is us
9、eful,”的影响，容易误选A、B两项。3.When you use a familiar word in a new way,you are .A creative in the sense of big “C” creativityB.creative in the sense of small “c” creativityC.not creative in the sense of big “C” creativityD.not creative in the sense of small “c” creativity思路解析：推理判断题。有第二段后半部分：big “C” creativ
10、ity and small “c” creativity.Big “C” creativity refers to genius level thinking that results in artistic masterpieces and scientific breakthroughs.Small “c” creativity refers to everyday level thinking that can be used in any situation our emphasis is on the latter.可知bigC指天才的水平，例如写出文学巨著或科学重大发现，small
11、 C指平常水平，能够被用于日常生活中的任何一个情形，此处把一个新词用新的形式写出来属于small C的水平。答案：B4.The main purpose of the passage is to_.A.show how useful the book isB,explain what creativityC.discuss how one can be creativeD.tell what reaching aims at思路解析：主旨大意题。文章从一本新出版书中有创新性的练习题写起，接着从心理学角度对创造性creativity下了定义，又作了分析，分为big “C” creativity和
12、 small “c” creativity。看出本文是explain what creativity。答案：B志鸿原创题Beethoven and Lennon(贝多芬与列农)Ludwig Van Beethoven was one of the greatest musicians in the 19th century.John Lennon was one of the greatest musicians in the 20th century.Although there is a period of about 200 years between them,they are qui
13、te similar in certain ways.Both men expressed the spirit of their time in their music.Beethoven lived in the period of rising capitalism.At that time,people were trying to break the period of feudalism(封建制),and they were pursuing（追求） freedom,equality,and universal love.This social trend（趋势）,especial
14、ly the French revolution,greatly inspired Beethoven.His music was very active,passionate（充满热情的）,and vigorous.Some of his works praised heroism,some conveyed（传达） the love for nature,and some extolled (赞美)harmony among people.Similarly,Lennons music revealed his time.In the 60s and 70s,the youth in Am
15、erica were deeply frustrated by the discrimination and injustice in the society and were longing to build a new one.Most of Lennons song expressed the ideas of the youth.In one of his songs entitled “Imagine”,he sings,“Imagine all the people,living under peace”,and “The world will be united together
16、 as one”.These words show his anti-war attitude and his hope for peace,and reflect the spirit of the 60s and 70s.Both men were social rebels to some extent.They refused to bow to social conventions and power,Beethoven admired Napoleon him so much that he dedicated his Symphony No.5,the theme of whic
17、h is heroism,to him.But then Napoleon corned himself and became an emperor.Beethoven was so angry that he openly declared he took back what he had said about Napoleon,regardless of possible persecution.Lennon was also considered a trouble-maker he was not even allowed to give public performances.But
18、 he ignored all this and stuck to his belief.As musicians,both men led to great leaps in the history of music.Beethovens main contribution to music was his symphonies.It was he who clearly defined the form of symphony and fully developed it,which marked the end of the classical period and the beginn
19、ing of the romantic period.His nine symphonies,especially No.5,No.6,and No.9,are as highly regarded today as they were 100 years ago.Lennons achievement combined rhythm and blues with rock music,which laid the foundation for modern rock-and-roll music.Although they had many things in common,Beethove
20、n and Lennon belonged to different ages and thus were different in many ways.Beethovens life was full of disaster and struggle.At the age of 29,when he was at the climax of his career,he lost his hearing,which was not very different from death penalty to a musician.But Beethoven managed to overcome
21、this barrier,and miraculously he will power!But Lennons life was much easier.He was able to live in comparative comfort,for he earned a lot from his discs and concerts.His way to success was not so hard as Beethovens.The names of both Beethoven and Lennon are inscribed on the monument to the history
22、 of music.They will always be remembered for their unique styles,great productivity,and indomitable personalities.Fill in the form according to the article.BeethovenLennonone of the greatest musicians of 19th century1.2. live in comparative comfort参考答案：1.one of the greatest musicians of 20th century
23、2.full of disaster and struggle思路解析：1.由第一段第二句可以看到John Lennon was one of the greatest musicians in the 20th century.2.由倒数第二段Beethovens life was full of disaster and struggle.But Lennons life was much easier.He was able to live in comparative comfort中可以看出他们两个人不同的地方。黑色陷阱：本题属于比较长的文章，答案可以从文章中直接找到，虽然题目比较简单，要迅速地找到答案却需要一定的技巧，同学们很容易就进行阅读理解题的一般模式：先读完整篇文章，再看题做题，花费了大量的时间在没有用的信息上。绿色通道：做这样的题，不必看完全文，完全可以先看题目，再到文章中去寻找答案。实际上要找到答案仅仅需要两段里面的两句话，其他的内容只是无用信息。这样的方法可以用在测试中节省时间。志鸿巧学法园地不用冠词的名词歌诀使用冠词别糊涂，下列情况不加入。名前也有定修饰，专有名词不可数。复数名词表一类，职务头衔与称呼。四季星期节日月，三餐词类固词组。物质名词表一般，抽象名词也应有。灵活运用多思考，反复推敲失误少。