1、Period TwoWord power & Grammar and usage.Words:1surprisingly adv.令人吃惊地surprising adj.令人吃惊的surprised adj.感到惊奇的surprise vt.使惊奇;n.惊奇2heel n脚后跟3unbeatable adj.不可战胜的,打不垮的beatable adj.可打的,可击的beat v打,打败n.敲击4aimless adj.盲目的;无目标的aim vt.目的在于;把对准.Phrases:1dark horse黑马2Achilles heel致命弱点3Herculean task非常艰巨的任务4go
2、od Samaritan乐善好施者5land ones feet脱离困境,摆脱困难6over the moon欣喜若狂7take something seriously认真对待某事8refer to提到,涉及到引 喻引喻就是引用人们熟知的出自神话、寓言、宗教、民族、格言、成语、文学名著等带有典故性的词语,构成联想,比喻要说明的人或事。它的特点是不注明出处,一般只引用关键词或词组,它或与叙述或与论说融为一体,适当运用引喻可以做到事出有典,言之有据,使语言的表达变得非常简洁、凝练、精辟、生动,从而增强说服力与感染力。Being a teacher is being present at the c
3、reation,when the clay begins to breathe.当一名教师意味着是创造的见证人,她目睹人体开始呼吸,开始了生命。句中的典故出自圣经,根据圣经,人是上帝用黏土创造出来的,当上帝将气息灌入黏土,人们开始了呼吸,开始了生命。作者引用这个典故是想说明,父母给了学生以肉体,教师帮着学生塑造灵魂和人格。Dear Abby原义:亲爱的艾比引申义:妇女信箱,恋爱问答信箱这一典故源自美国文化史,美国信箱专栏作家艾比盖尔范伯仑(Abigail Van Buren)曾主持一专栏,甚为流行,读者来信多以“Dear Abby”开头,该专栏取名为“Dear Abby”Broadcast e
4、very Friday,it features a kind of Dear Abby.它每星期五广播,有点像“亲爱的艾比信箱”。Adams profession原义:亚当的职业引申义:园丁工作或农业劳动“神在东方的伊甸立了一个园子,耶和华神将那人安置在伊甸园,使他修理看守神使打发他出伊甸园去,耕种他所自出之土。”圣经创世纪There are no ancient gentlemen but gardeners,ditchers,and gravemakers;they hold up Adams profession.远古并没有绅士,只有种地的,开沟的和掘坟的;他们都继承着农业劳动。Alic
5、einwonderland原义:想入非非的;不合逻辑的;自相矛盾的该词出自英国著名作家刘易斯卡洛尔(Lewis Carroll)的同名小说爱丽丝漫游奇境记(Aliceinwonderland)This is an Aliceinwonderland approach to the problem.这种研究问题的方法,实在太想入非非了。the Big Apple原义:大苹果引申义:纽约市美国纽约的绰号。美国报刊宣传该市富于机会,就像一个成熟的大苹果那样伸手可摘。它原来是上世纪30年代哈莱姆(Harlem)区的一个夜总会的名字。For decades,the rest of America and
6、 the world expected the Big Apple to be the prime source of sustenance for the poor homeless,huddled masses.数十年来,其他美国人和世界上其他人士都期望纽约市这个大苹果成为穷困、无家可归、挤作一团的民众维持生活的主要来源。ass in a lions skin原义:披着狮子皮的驴引申义:色厉内荏的人;冒充有智慧的愚人出自伊索寓言:驴子披上狮子皮,大摇大摆地在森林中走来走去,恐吓众兽,藉以自娱。后来驴子碰上狐狸,也想吓唬它。可狐狸一听到驴子的声音就喊道:“要不是我听到你的叫声,我真的会吓一跳
7、呢!”译成汉语即是狐假虎威。We could not but laugh at him,since everybody knows that he is an ass in a lions skin.我们都情不自禁地嘲笑他,因为大家都知道他是个虚张声势的胆小鬼。即时跟踪短语翻译1a bad scene 2a bad workman blames his tools 3a brick short of a load 4a bull in the china shop 5a danger to society 6a dogs dinner 7a dog in the manger 8a far c
8、ry from 9a hair to make a tether of 10a horse of another colour 11a near go 12a new broom sweeps clean 13break the ice 14black sheep 15the lions share 16sour grape 答案1.糟糕,惨不忍睹2.推诿责任3.不足,愚蠢4闯祸,惹麻烦5.危险人物6.一塌糊涂7.占着茅坑不拉屎的人8.迥异,迥然不同9.小题大做10.另一回事11.好险12.新官上任13.打破沉默14.害群之马15.最大最好的部分16.把得不到的说成不好.用方框内所给短语的适当
9、形式填空prepare for;refer to;involve in;be famous for;apply for;think about;be useful for;find out;type of;turn out1Thank you for your suggestion.It very us.2How should we ourselves school life?3The time is approaching when we must buying a new house.4She is not the girl that Daniel goes for.5Switzerlan
10、d its watchmaking and beautiful scenery.6We must the customs of other countries,so that they will not think us illmannered.7If you want to know his telephone number,you may the telephone directory.8Learning from Mr Chen that you are looking for a sales manager,I should like to the position.9The part
11、y to be very successful.10Father says I may enter a university,so I think I will the entrance examination.答案1.is;useful for2.involve;in3.think about4type of5.is famous for6.find out7.refer to8apply for9.turned out10.prepare for.完成句子1I being alone in the house.我盼望着能自己一人待在这所房子里。2Hell push on with his
12、project .不管有什么困难,他都要继续推行他的计划。3I have some books(which are) this phenomenon.我有一些和这个现象有关的书。4If you never ,you never get it.如果你不认真对待,你就不能得到。5I English since ten years ago.自从十年前以来我一直在学英语。答案1.look forward to2.whatever the difficulties may be3.related to4.take it seriously5.have been learning.单句语法填空1Most
13、animals have little connection with animals of different kind unless they kill them for food.2 (find) out more about university courses,call(920)7463789.3Generally speaking,when (take) according to directions,the drug has no sideeffect.4The old tower must be saved, the cost.5Did you enjoy yourself a
14、t the party?Yes,Ive never been to more exciting one before.6When (compare) different cultures,we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarties.7Do you like here?Oh,yes.The air,the weather,the way of life.Everything is so nice.8 he referred to in his article was un
15、known to the general reader.9He was educated at a local grammar school,after he went on to Cambridge.10The father as well as his three children (go) skating on the frozen river every Sunday afternoon in winter.答案1.a2.To find3.taken4.whatever5.aparing7.it8.What9.which10.goes.阅读理解Dont let your kids be
16、 bored this summer!Join the Summer Fun Holiday Club at Canterbury College.Choose from over 30 activities which take place between 28 July and 8 August.Just complete the Registration Form and return it to Canterbury College in person or by post with payments.Payments must be made in cash,by check,or
17、by credit card before your childs first day.Download the Registration Form.What do I need to know?Age:The Summer Fun Holiday Club is designed for 1116yearolds.Prices:10 per half day,20 per day and 80 per 5 days.Arrival & Parking:All people should arrive at the College main reception 15 minutes befor
18、e the start time.We have a large dropoff and pickup area.Parking on site is for disabled visitors onlypublic car parks can be found a few minutes walk from site.Lunch & Breaks:You will need packed lunch for the 30 minutes lunch break.Vending machines (自动售货机) are available for drinks and snacks.Colle
19、ction:Children should be collected within 15 minutes of the finish time.Refund Policy:Refunds will only be given with a minimum of 48 hours notice.To cancel,call 01227811259 or email summer canterburycollege.ac.uk.Clothing:Some activities may be messy,so please ensure that your child brings clothing
20、 suitable for their activities and ensure sensible footwear is worn.First Aid & Losses:Canterbury College has a devoted first aider at all times, but will not be liable(负有偿付责任) for the loss or damage of personal belongings.Please note that we are currently finalizing our list.Please email summer can
21、terburycollege.ac.uk to receive the finalized leaflet of the event.【语篇解读】本文是一个夏季俱乐部的招生广告。1Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo attract customers.BTo ask for advice.CTo present schedules.DTo introduce an activity.答案A写作意图题。根据第一段的“Dont let your kids be bored this summer!Join the Summer Fun Holiday Cl
22、ub at Canterbury College.”可知,本文是一篇广告类文章,旨在吸引顾客。2If you want to cancel an activity,you may have to .Ago to the main receptionBfill in an application formCprovide a credit card numberDcontact the club at least 2 days in advance答案D细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“Refund Policy:Refunds will only be given with a minimum of
23、 48 hours notice.To cancel,call 01227811259 or email summer canterburycollege.ac.uk.”可知,要取消活动至少要提前两天联系该俱乐部。3The Summer Fun Holiday Club offers participants .Atimely first aidBfree drinks and snacksCbreakfast and lunchDan Internet connection答案A细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“First Aid & Losses:Canterbury College has
24、a devoted first aider at all times”可知,该俱乐部会提供及时的紧急救助服务。.七选五A contest organized by Airbnb is offering three lucky winners the chance to spend a night in the company of sharks.The winners will get access to a glass bedroom in the 33foot deep Paris Aquarium. 1 Interested applicants,who must be 18 years
25、 or older and in good health,can apply for the contest through the Airbnb website.The unusual event will be hosted by free diver,photographer,and shark enthusiast Fred Buyle. 2 With this knowledge the winners can better understand the sharks and thus avoid disturbing their life in the aquarium when
26、they stay there.Upon arrival,the winners will first be taken to their room for presentations,followed by dinner at the shark tunnel and a night among the sharks.A twin bed,soap,toilet paper,and shampoo are all included in the package,as well as breakfast the next morning. 3 Applications must also in
27、clude a message addressed to the judges.In 50 to 500 characters,applicants must explain why theyre the perfect candidate for the event.The choice of languages includes English,German,Spanish,French,Italian and Portuguese.In case of Chinese,and Korean,the word limit is between 50 and 300. 4 Of course
28、,an Airbnb account is a must for every applicant.If selected,guests will be forbidden from diving or swimming in the aquarium,and will be required to keep their hands and feet indoors at all times. 5 Besides,the organizers advise against watching movies like Jaws before checking in.AAbout 35 sharks
29、are living there.BChoose a night and stay along with sharks.CRemember that other languages are not allowed.DPeople havent known how they can apply for the contest.EThe stay is free,as is the travel arrangement to and from Paris.FSelfies are not allowed after dark because sharks are sensitive to ligh
30、t.GBesides,a biologist will provide the winners with a special course on sharks.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,Airbnb组织了一场别开生面的比赛,经过筛选,获胜者将会在巴黎水族馆的一间透明的玻璃房与鲨鱼共度一晚。1A根据上文的“A contest organized by Airbnb is offering three lucky winners the chance to spend a night in the company of sharks.”可知,巴黎水族馆里饲养了大约三十五条鲨鱼。故选A项。A项中
31、的“there”与空前的“Paris Aquarium”相对应。2G根据下文的“With this knowledge the winners.they stay there.”可知,在获胜者入住之前,生物学家将给他们讲一些有关鲨鱼的知识。故选G项。3E根据上文的“A twin bed,soap,toilet paper,and shampoo are all included in the package,as well as breakfast the next morning.”可知,获胜者的住宿是免费的。故选E项。4C根据上文的“The choice of languages incl
32、udes English,German,Spanish,French,Italian and Portuguese.In case of Chinese,and Korean,the word limit is between 50 and 300.”可知,除了这些语言之外,不能用其他语言。故选C项。5F根据上文的“guests will be forbidden from diving or swimming in the aquarium,and will be required to keep their hands and feet indoors at all times”和下文的Besides可知,本段讲的是获胜者不能做的事情。故选F项。