1、一、语基必备知识 (一)重点词汇分类记忆.阅读词汇在不认识的词汇前划motorway nunderground n.subway n. queue vi.omit vt. settler n.satellite n. flick n.structure n. edition n.cute adj. distinctive adj. .核心词汇写其形1accent n 口音2compare vt. 比较3steadily adv. 不断地；持续地4switch n. 开关5rapidly adv. 迅速地6announcement n. 声明；宣告7._add vt. 加；增加8present
2、vt. 陈述；提出(观点、计划等)9attempt n. 努力；尝试10look n. 外观；外表；样子11criticise vt. 批评12standard adj. 标准的.拓展词汇通其变1refer v参考；查阅；提到reference n参考；查阅 2combine v结合；联合combination n组合；结合3obvious adj.显然的，显而易见的obviously adv.显然地，明显地4remark n& v评论；讲话remarkable adj.显著的；非凡的5vary v改变；使变化variety n种类various adj.各种各样的6simple adj.简单
3、的simplify vt.简化simply adv.简单地；仅仅；不过7differ vi.不同，有区别difference n不同，区别different adj.不同的，有区别的8confuse vt.使困惑confusing adj.令人困惑的；难懂的confused adj.感到困惑的confusion n困惑1.“评论”不容忽视remark n& v 评论；讲话review n& v. 评论comment n& v. 评论；意见criticism n. 评论；批评2.ify结尾动词找一找simplify简化beautify 美化；使美丽classify 分类clarify 澄清ide
4、ntify 确定；鉴定；识别3.有“分”也有“合”combination n组合；结合unite v. 联合link v. 连接separate vt. 使分离divide v. 分开divorce v. (使)离婚/分离(二)重点短语记牢用活1have.in_common有相同的特点2make_a_difference 有影响，使不相同3get_around 四处走动(旅行)4be_similar_to 与相似5lead_to 引起；导致6in_favour_of 同意；支持7refer_to.as. 称为8thanks_to 幸亏，多亏9after_all 毕竟；终究1.to为介词的短语荟
5、萃lead to引起；导致object to 反对devote to 献身于be/get used to 习惯于be accustomed to 习惯于pay attention to 注意2.“inn.of”短语大比拼in favour of支持；同意in view of 鉴于，考虑到in memory of 纪念in respect of 关于，涉及in terms of 就而言in charge of 主管，掌管3.“make an.”短语一览make a difference 有影响，使不相同make a contribution 做出贡献make a decision 做出决定mak
6、e a mistake 犯错误make a noise 制造噪音make a reservation 预订 (三)重点句式背熟巧用句型公式教材原句句型1：while作连词表对比，意为“而；然而”Americans use a flashlight, while for the British, its a torch.美国人把手电筒称为flashlight，而英国人叫它torch。句型2：have difficulty (in) doing sth.做某事有困难A Londoner has_more_difficulty_understanding a Scotsman from Glasgo
7、w than understanding a New Yorker.伦敦人要听懂来自格拉斯哥的苏格兰人说话比听懂纽约人说话更难。句型3：makeitadj.for sb.to do sth.使某人做是的(it为形式宾语) This nonstop communication, the experts think, has made_it_easier_for_British_people_and_Americans_to_understand each other.专家们认为，这种不间断的交流已使得英国人和美国人相互理解起来更加容易。二、语境强化训练.语境填词根据提示写出该词的适当形式A根据汉
8、语提示写出下列单词1Recently people are very concerned about the rapidly(迅速地) rising food costs.2I read the announcement(声明，公告) of the summer camp that you have posted on the Internet and I am very interested in it.3I am cautious about what I say because careless remarks(话语) are likely to hurt others feelings
9、.4Its standard(标准的) practice for a company like this one to employ a security officer.5He paid little attention to sentence structures(结构), which led to his failure in the test. B根据所给单词写出适当形式6Obviously(obvious), whether we will hold this sports meeting depends on the weather in the coming months.7Al
10、l attempts(attempt) to control the spread of the disease have failed because of the bad weather in that area.8Comparing(compare) Tom with other athletes, you will find that Tom has the perfect body shape for a swimmer.9I dont mind her criticising(criticise) me, but it is how she does it that I objec
11、t to.10Mr. Smith was presented(present) with a watch by the boss for his years hard work.语境品词写出加黑词汇在语境中的意义1(2019全国卷)Every year about 40，000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.试图；尝试2(2019浙江卷6月)But can uniforms help improve school standards？标准；规范3(2019全国卷)Now my dream
12、is to open a cafe. Though it may appear simple, it requires a lot of ideas and efforts.简单的4(2018北京卷)The coming technological advancement presents a chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably.带来；招致.选词成篇be similar to; lead to; have.
13、in common; in favour of; refer to.as.Li Hua and I have been good friends ever since our childhood. We 1.have much in_common,_that is to say, we 2.are_similar_to each other in many ways. I believe that diligence 3.leads_to success, which Li Hua is 4.in_favour_of. So we 5.refer_to it as our motto.make
14、 a difference; get around; queue up/stand in line; pick up; thanks toMr. Smith likes 6.getting_around in the town. But one day while 7.queuing_up/standing_in_line for the bus, he suddenly lost his consciousness. 8.Thanks_to the help of the people present, he was sent to the nearest hospital. Now his
15、 health has 9.picked_up. So it can be concluded that giving a helping hand to others will surely 10.make_a_difference.完成句子1汤姆从来不是一个很爱整洁的人，而约翰却极有条理。Tom is never very neat, while_John_is_completely_organised2由于缺乏独立，目前大部分学生很难适应大学生活。For lack of independence, most students have_difficulty_(in)_adapting_t
16、o college life at present.3新技术已经使新产品以更低的成本更快速地生产成为可能。New technologies have made_it_possible_to_produce new products faster and at a lower cost. comparev比较，比喻，对照n比较，对照基础练习单句语法填空a. (2018浙江卷6月)Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress his importance in literature.bA teacher is often
17、compared to a candle. Thats because their devotion to work is beyond/without compare.a.(2019江苏卷)The first unique human characteristic is that humans have extraordinarily large brains compared(compare) with other animals.bWhen comparing(compare) different cultures, we often pay attention only to the
18、differences without noticing the many similarities.能力提升句式升级(普通表达) If you compare the task with the previous one, you will find it seems a small challenge.(高级表达)Compare_the_task_with_the_previous_one,_and you will find it seems a small challenge. (祈使句and陈述句)(高级表达)Comparing_the_task_with_the_previous_
19、one,_you will find it seems a small challenge. (现在分词短语作状语)(高级表达)_Compared_with_the_previous_one,_the task seems a small challenge. (过去分词短语作状语) (1)compare.with/to.把和相比较compare.to. 把比作compared to/with. 和相比(通常作状语)compare notes (with sb.) (与某人)交换意见(2)beyond/without compare 无与伦比，举世无双(3)comparison n. 比较；对
20、照；比喻in comparison with 与相比佳句背诵 In comparison with other films, the English short film, Growing Together, is believed to be more instructive and full of emotion.与其他影片相比，这部英文短片共同成长被认为更有教育意义且充满情感。(2018全国卷)I intended to compare notes with a friend, but unfortunately he couldnt spare me even one minute.我
21、想跟一个朋友切磋一下，但很不幸，他连一分钟时间都挤不出来。名师点津 分词作状语时，如果与主语是被动语态关系，要其用过去分词形式；如果与主语是主动语态关系，要其用现在分词形式。 differvi.不同，有区别基础练习单句语法填空(北京卷)Because a college community(群体) differs(differ) from the family, many students will struggle to find a sense of belonging.a.The twins are so alike. Its difficult to tell the differen
22、ce(differ) between them.b(2019全国卷)Everybody uses a keyboard and everybody types differently(different)British English differs obviously from American English in pronunciation and spelling.能力提升完成句子只有我们言行一致才能对我们希望实现的任何事情有影响。Only when we match our words with actions can_we_make_a_difference_in whatever
23、 we hope to accomplish. (1)differ from.in.与在方面不一样(2)difference n. 不同；区别make a difference 有影响；使不相同tell the difference between.and. 区分 与的差别(3)different adj. 不同的；相异的be different from.in. 在方面不同； 与不同(4)differently adv. 不同地 名师点津 (1)不同和相同不同：differ, be different, vary相同，相似：be the same, be similar/alike(2)en
24、ce后缀，构成名词referreference; preferpreference；existexistence; confidentconfidence presentn现在，目前；礼物vt.陈述；提出(观点、计划等)；赠送；呈现adj.出席的，在场的；现在的一词多义写出下列句中present的词性和含义The present situation is taking a turn for the better.adj.当前的Classic works, written by masters, present great thoughts through fascinating stories
25、 and language.v.呈现All the people present at the party were his supporters.adj.出席的；在场的(北京卷)I was extremely interested in the ideas he presented in class.vt.陈述；提出(湖南卷)Whenever you buy a present, you should think about it from the receivers point of view.n.礼物能力提升完成句子On Teachers Day, my students present
26、ed_me_with_some_flowers/presented_some_flowers_to_me(送给我一些鲜花)(2018全国卷)At_present(目前), the world has about 6，800 languages. The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven. (1)present sb. with sth.present sth.to sb.把某物赠送给某人(2)be present at. 出席(3)at present 现在，目前for the present 眼前；暂时 名师点津 present
27、 用作形容词，表示“出席的，在场的”时，通常作表语或后置定语；表示“现在的，当前的”时，常用作前置定语。词块助记 present awards授予奖品/奖金/奖状the present difficulties/problems/situation 当前的困难/问题/形势Make the past serve the present. 古为今用。 attemptvt.企图，尝试n努力，尝试基础练习单句语法填空Kevin had treatment on the understanding that he would attempt to_overcome(overcome) his drink
28、ing problem.Dont expect to pass the driving test at the first attempt. After all, youve been learning to drive for only a couple of days.能力提升一句多译他试图通过这次考试，但考试太难通过了。He attempted_to_pass/at_passing the exam, but it was too difficult to pass.(attempt v)He made_an_attempt_to_pass/at_passing the exam, bu
29、t it was too difficult to pass. (attempt n) (1)attempt at doing/to do sth.尝试或努力做某事(2)make an attempt at doing/to do sth. 尝试或努力做某事at ones first attempt 某人第一次尝试 佳句背诵 The town is banning plastic bags in an attempt to protect the environment.为了保护环境，这个城镇禁用塑料袋。名师点津 尝试和做成(1)尝试做某事：try to do sth., have a try
30、 at doing sth., give sth. a try(2)做成某事：manage to do sth., succeed in doing sth. have.in common在方面有相同之处基础练习单句语法填空To my surprise, I found I had a lot in common with the stranger the first time I met him.Britain, in common with many other industrialized countries, has experienced major changes over the
31、 last 100 years.能力提升完成句子(江苏卷)只有那些共同点多的人才能友好相处。恕我不敢苟同。有时的确是相异相吸。Only those who have_a_lot_in_common can get along well.I beg to differ. Opposites sometimes do attract. (1)have a lot/much/a great deal/nothing/little in common with.与有很多/没有 共同之处in common with. 与一样(2)common sense 常识；情理 佳句背诵 Anyone with c
32、ommon sense is able to make the appropriate decision and do whatever suits the occasion best.任何一个有常识的人都会做出合适的决定，做任何最适合该场合的事情。名师点津 常考“inn.with”短语：in contact/touch with 与联系；in contrast with 与对比；in harmony with与协调一致；in line with与一致 lead to引起，导致；通向基础练习单句语法填空(2019江苏卷)Misjudgments on the influences of new
33、 technology can lead to a waste of limited resources.A lack of confidence can lead to your losing(lose) the chance to go abroad for further education. Im wondering what has led you to_believe(believe) that not all roads lead to Rome.能力提升完成句子/句式升级(普通表达)The girl led_the_way(领路), so we had no difficult
34、y finding the house.(高级表达)With_the_girl_leading_the_way,_we had no difficulty finding the house.(with宾语宾补) (1)lead sb.ton.带领某人到；使某人 得出(观点)lead sb.to do sth. 使某人做某事(2)lead a.life 过着的生活lead the way 引路，带路名师点津 lead to中的to为介词，后接名词、代词或v.ing 形式。表示“导致”的词汇还有：cause, result in, bring about。词块助记 lead a happy/ha
35、rd/comfortable/simple life过着幸福的/艰苦的/舒适的/简朴的生活have difficulty (in) doing sth.做某事有困难(教材原句)A Londoner has more difficulty understanding a Scotsman from Glasgow than understanding a New Yorker.伦敦人要听懂来自格拉斯哥的苏格兰人说话比听懂纽约人说话更难。基础练习单句语法填空(北京卷)Did you have difficulty finding(find) Anns house?Not really. She h
36、ad given us clear directions and we were able to find it easily.You have no difficulty remembering(remember) the new words, so you cant imagine the difficulty I have learning(learn) them by heart.Whenever we have trouble with our studies, our teachers always help us patiently. 能力提升完成句子/句式升级(普通表达)We
37、had_difficulty_walking_home(步行回家非常困难) in the snowstorm. You cant imagine the difficulty. (高级表达)You_cant_imagine_what_difficulty_we_had_walking_home_in_the_snowstorm！(定语从句感叹句)(1)difficulty前可用great, much, some, any, no, little等修饰，difficulty还可以用trouble, problems, a hard time等替换。(2)have difficulty/troub
38、le/problems/a hard time with sth.在某事上有困难(3)there is no difficulty/trouble (in) doing sth./with sth.做某事/在某事上没有困难佳句背诵 Undoubtedly, we must have difficulty in searching for the road leading to science.毫无疑问，我们在寻找通向科学的道路上一定有困难。名师点津 (1)在考查句型have difficulty (in) doing sth.时，difficulty往往提前作为主句中的先行词，定语从句中谓语为
39、“havedoing”形式；(2)have difficulty (in) doing sth.中的difficulty是不可数名词。维度一在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式1The clock has just struck twelve, announcing(announce) the end of the morning in school.2Comparing the two boys, we found that Tom is more careful. But compared with Toms brother, Tom is less careful.(compare)3Id
40、love to find a job combining(combine) my major and interest upon graduation so that I can fully develop my potential.4You cant imagine what great difficulty we have ever had dealing(deal) with the problems.5Students should be encouraged to_present(present) their own opinions, whether right or wrong.
41、维度二在空白处填入1个适当的单词1Li Hua has been preparing carefully for the 2021 College Entrance Examination, so that he can be sure of passing it at his first attempt.2Studies have shown that too much control of emotion can lead to high blood pressure, hearing problems and other illnesses.3We should put aside ou
42、r differences and discuss the things we have in common.4Many children seldom communicate with adults, making it difficult for their parents to know what they are thinking about.5Thanks to modern science and technology, people lead a more comfortable and richer life.维度三派生词练习1He made simple remarks on
43、 her remarkable achievements.(remark)2The reference book the teacher referred to just now is said to be popular among students.(refer)3The book explains grammar simply and clearly, because the author used simple example sentences to simplify abstract concepts.(simple)4They confused me by asking so m
44、any confusing questions. I was totally confused,_standing there in confusion,_not knowing what to do.(confuse)5From the appearance, we cannot tell the difference between the twins, though they always have some different ideas. As for this phenomenon, ideas differ among many people.(differ)维度四易错混用1If
45、 you do a favour to him, he will be in favour for you in the class election.forof2Much to our joy, his health is getting steady better with time going on.steadysteadily3It will make big difference whether the opening ceremony becomes successful or not.在make后加a4Tom looked upon the test as an obstacle
46、 when his classmates regarded it as a challenge.whenwhile5The confusing look on Toms face suggested that he didnt quite understand his managers idea.confusingconfused提能一语段填空(短文中黑体部分为本模块核心知识点，请补全短文，并背诵体会黑体部分用法)1Recently(recent) we have a debate about which English makes more 2.differences(differ) to
47、us.Some students think British English has more influence pared(compare) with American English, because it is the “original” 4.variety(vary) of English and the BBC and many international newspapers use it. However, others are 5.in favour of American English. They hold the view 6.that most English la
48、nguage films are American, 7.which has led to more and more people across the world 8.using(use) American English.In 9.my(I) opinion, whichever English we use, we have no difficulty 10.understanding(understand) each other, because they have a lot in common.提能二话题写作(用本模块词汇、句式和语法知识写满分作文)假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Pe
49、ter正在学习汉语，他写信向你请教如何提高汉语口语，请你按以下要点给他回信。写信目的；提出合理建议；表示祝愿。1补全要点句(黑体部分请用本模块所学词汇)得知你在试图学习汉语，并寻找提高汉语口语的办法，我很高兴。Im delighted to know that you are_attempting_to_learn_Chinese and seeking ways to improve your spoken Chinese.我想向你提出一些关于如何提高你的汉语口语的建议。Id like to present_you_some_advice on how to improve your spo
50、ken Chinese.与其他语言相比，汉语更令人困惑， 也许会导致你困惑。Compared_with other languages, Chinese is more_confusing and it may lead_to_confusion for you.汉语学习者的兴趣、决心和努力意义重大。Chinese learners interest, determination and hard work can make_a_big_difference和朋友们用汉语在线交流是一个好办法，这会让你的汉语口语快速提高变得容易。Its a good idea to communicate wi
51、th friends online in Chinese, and it will make_it_easy_for_you_to_improve your spoken Chinese rapidly.尽管你学习汉语时可能会有一些困难，但是永远不要放弃练习。Though you may have_some_difficulty_learning_Chinese,_never give up practising.2升级平淡句用非限制性定语从句升级句Its_a_good_idea_to_communicate_with_friends_online_in_Chinese,_which_will
52、_make_it_easy_for_you_to_improve_your_spoken_Chinese_rapidly.3衔接成美文(注意用适当的过渡衔接词汇：obviously，therefore, in addition, more importantly)_One possible version：Dear Peter，Im delighted to know that you are attempting to learn Chinese and seeking ways to improve your spoken Chinese. Id like to present you s
53、ome advice on how to improve your spoken Chinese.Obviously, compared with other languages, Chinese is more confusing and it may lead to confusion for you. Therefore, Chinese learners interest, determination and hard work can make a big difference. In addition, its a good idea to communicate with fri
54、ends online in Chinese, which will make it easy for you to improve your spoken Chinese rapidly. More importantly, though you may have some difficulty learning Chinese, never give up practising. Yours，Li Hua (建议用时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2020太原模拟)Gabriellas family immigrated to the US from Peru when she was two
55、years old. As a compound bilingual(熟谙两种语言的人), Gabriella develops two linguistic codes at the same time, with a set of concepts, learning both English and Spanish. Her teenage brother, on the other hand, might be a coordinate bilingual, working with two sets of concepts, learning English in school, S
56、panish at home. Finally, Gabriellas parents are likely to be subordinate bilinguals who learned a second language by translating it into their mother tongue.Regardless of accent and pronunciation, all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language. It seems that the difference m
57、ay not be apparent. But recently brain imaging technology has given a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain. Its well known that the brains left hemisphere(半球) is in charge of logical processes, while the right hemisphere is more active in emotional and so
58、cial ones. Language involves both types of functions. Critical period hypothesis says children learn languages more easily because their developing brains let them use both hemispheres in language learning, while in most adults, language relies on one hemisphere, usually the left.Before the 1960s, b
59、ilingualism was considered a handicap that slowed the childrens development by forcing them to spend too much energy distinguishing between languages. But a recent study did show that bilingualism may make you smarter. It does make your brain more complex, healthier, and more actively engaged, and e
60、ven if you didnt have the good fortune of learning a second language like a child, its never too late to do yourself a favor and make the linguistic leap from “Hello” to “Hola” “Bonjour” or “nihao” because when it comes to our brains, a little exercise can go a long way.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，双语学习能使大脑更
61、加聪明、更加健康、更活跃；学习外语永远不迟。1Why is Gabriellas family used as the example in Paragraph 1?ATo show that the family are bilinguals.BTo explain the advantages of bilinguals.CTo illustrate the three types of bilinguals.DTo prove all ages can learn foreign languages.C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的内容可知，Gabriella家中有三种不同的双语学习类型
62、的人，据此可知，第一段以Gabriella的家庭为例是为了说明三种不同双语学习类型的人，故C项正确。2Why do the children learn languages more easily than adults?ABecause they learn languages with a set of concepts.BBecause they use both hemispheres to learn languages.CBecause their mother tongue doesnt influence them much.DBecause they can easily t
63、ranslate one language into another.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段尾句中的“children learn languages more easily because their developing brains let them use both hemispheres in language learning, while in most adults, language relies on one hemisphere, usually the left”可知，儿童学习语言更容易是因为他们发育中的大脑让他们在语言学习中使用两个大脑半球，而在大多数成年人中
64、，学习语言依赖于一个大脑半球，通常是左半球，故B项正确。3Which of the following best explains the underlined word “handicap” in Paragraph 3?ADisease.BDisability.CDisadvantage. DIllness.C解析：词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句“Before the 1960s, bilingualism was considered a handicap that slowed the childrens development by forcing them to spend too
65、much energy distinguishing between languages.”尤其是该句中的“slowed”和“forcing them to spend too much energy distinguishing between languages”并结合语境可推知，画线词与C项“不利因素，障碍”意思相近，故C项正确。4What can we infer from the text?AThe left brain is more important for language learning.BLearning languages can promote the brain
66、development.CThe proficiency of language becomes weak gradually with age.DImmigrants have advantages in learning languages over natives.B解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第二、三句中的“But a recent study did show that bilingualism may make you smarter. It does make your brain more complex, healthier, and more actively engage
67、d”可知，最近的一项研究确实表明，双语可能会让你更聪明。它确实会让你的大脑更复杂、更健康、更活跃；据此可推知，学习语言会促进大脑的发展，故B项正确。B(2020郑州高三第二次质量预测)Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin(普通话) class, he quickly changed his mind.“I
68、 thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin，” said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language.He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinesespeaking friends. While its a difficult language to master, the high s
69、chool junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. “Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power，” he said.Many experts agree that proficiency(熟练) in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give Americ
70、an students an edge in the global economy.“People are looking at China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast，” said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. “Were seeing it in all parts of the country.”Abbott predicts th
71、at as many as 100，000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated(指定) Mandarin as an “important need” language and provides professional development programs for teachers. “Our government wants to increase our language
72、 ability for economic competitiveness，” Abbott added.At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas has been the home
73、of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲了普通话在美国学生中日益流行。5Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin instead of Latin?AMandarin was easier to learn
74、than Latin.BMandarin could be helpful to his future career.CMandarin might help him learn more about China.DMandarin could enable him to study computer engineering.B解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“While its a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it
75、will be important for his career.”可知，Thomas Cheatham认为学习普通话对他的未来职业有帮助，所以才决定学习普通话。6The underlined word “edge” in Paragraph 4 probably means “_”Aa slight advantageBthe outside limitCa sharp tone of voice Dan exciting qualityA解析：词义猜测题。根据语境尤其是第三段最后一句中的“Chinese is a good language to know, especially with
76、 China becoming a growing power”和第四段第一句中的“a language spoken by a billion people”可知，随着中国的发展，学习普通话大有裨益，由此可推知，学习普通话让美国学生在全球经济中有一定的优势，这与文章第五段的内容呼应。故画线词意为“优势”，与A项含义相近。7Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with?AMandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.BThose skilled
77、 at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.CThe US governments policy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US.DAmericans learn Mandarin because they worry about their economic security.C解析：推理判断题。根据语境尤其是对第六段的整体理解可推知，在Marty Abbott看来，美国政府的政策有助于普通话在美国的推广。8What does the author mainly talk ab
78、out in this passage?AThe rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.BThe great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.CThe influence of Chinas growing power on American education.DThe effect of Confucius Institutes in promoting Mandarin in the US.A解析：主旨大意题。根据对全文的整体理解可推知，本文主要讲
79、述的是普通话在美国学生中日益流行的现象，这与最后一段的进一步论述呼应。故选A。.完形填空(2020湖北武昌区调研)Very few of us become fluent in another language by studying it in high school. I made an effort to keep up the little bit of French that I learned in school, but eventually realized that this was _1_. I was well aware that new languages are b
80、est learned when _2_， and that our abilities in that regard decline with age. _3_， just before my 50th birthday, I _4_ for French classes.After I was _5_ to see which group I belonged in, I was _6_ at almost the introductory level. I found that it really was true that certain linguistic(语言的) abiliti
81、es _7_ with age. While Id always thought of myself as a(n) _8_ learner, that was no longer the case. I absorbed new vocabulary very _9_. What I learned one week ago seemed to _10_ as soon as I learned the next skill.Now, a couple of years later, I can listen to the news in French and _11_ 90 percent
82、 of it on the first try and read a novel if its not too difficult.Who knows what I might still _12_？Ive learned so much _13_ grammar and vocabulary. Ive met people from around the world and all walks of life who have the _14_ to make fools of themselves in order to _15_ something new. Ive been taugh
83、t by patient and inspirational teachers from many _16_ of the world, including France, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Africa.Listening to the news as it is _17_ to the people of France, I have a renewed _18_ of how something can look completely different from another _19_. Ive learned that a lang
84、uage is not just a set of words, but a way of _20_. But most of all, Ive learned that it really is never too late to learn something new.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过作者学习法语的经历告诉我们要活到老，学到老。1A.unbelievableBpointlessCunbearable DvaluelessB解析：根据该句“I made an effort to keep up the little bit of French that I learne
85、d in school, but eventually realized that this was _”以及下文内容可知，“我”想努力保留在学校学的那一点法语，但最终意识到这是无意义的(pointless)，故选B。2A.energetic BcuriousCyoung DoldC解析：根据后半句中的“our abilities in that regard decline with age”并结合常识可知，年轻的时候学习新语言的效果是最好的，故选C。3A.However BThereforeCBesides DMeanwhileA解析：根据语境可知，在50岁生日之前，“我”注册(regis
86、tered)了法语课，并结合上文提到的“年轻的时候学习新语言的效果是最好的”可知，此处表示转折关系，故选A。4A.sought BregisteredCfought DpreparedB解析：参见上题解析。5A.interviewed BchallengedCasked DtestedD解析：根据空后的“to see which group I belonged in”并结合语境可知，经过测试(tested)来看“我”属于哪一个团体之后，“我”被归(placed) 为几乎是初级水平，故选D。6A.restricted BwithdrawnCappointed DplacedD解析：参见上题解析
87、。7A.fade BremainCdisappear DimproveA解析：根据第一段中的“our abilities in that regard decline with age”并结合常识可推知，某些语言的能力会随着年龄的增加而逐渐消失(fade)，故选A。8A.autonomous BaverageCquick DdullC解析：根据语境可推知，“我”一直认为自己是一个学东西很快的(quick)学习者，但却不再是这样了，故选C。9A.easily BslowlyCsteadily DrapidlyB解析：结合语境及上题解析可推知，“我”掌握新词汇的速度很慢(slowly)，故选B。1
88、0A.crowd in Bmake senseCslip away Dbuild upC解析：根据语境可知，“我”一学习下一个技能，一个星期前学的就好像消失(slip away)了，故选C。crowd in“涌上(心头)”；make sense“有意义”；build up“(使)扩大”。11A.catch BreciteCshare DrepeatA解析：根据语境可推知，“我”第一遍听法语新闻时能够理解(catch)90%的内容。catch“理解”，故选A。12A.complete BoverlookCperform DaccomplishD解析：根据语境可知，谁知道“我”仍可能实现(acco
89、mplish)什么呢？故选D。13A.except BbeyondCthrough DincludingB解析：根据下文的内容可知，“我”认为自己学到的不仅仅是法语的语法和词汇，故选B。beyond意为“除之外”。14A.confidence BabilityCpatience DcourageD解析：根据空后的“make fools of themselves in order to _ something new”可知，此处表示“我”遇到了来自世界各行各业的人，他们为了学(learn)一些新的东西而有勇气(courage)出丑，故选D。15A.learn BexperienceCexplo
90、re DpossessA解析：参见上题解析。16A.organizations BcornersCclasses DracesB解析：根据下文的“including France, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Africa”可知，这些老师来自世界的许多地区(corners)。17A.updated BspreadCpresented DconveyedC解析：根据语境可知，听着播放给法国人的新闻，“我”有了一个全新的理解，故选C。present“上演，播出”。18A.understanding BattitudeCknowledge DjudgmentA解析：根据语境可知，“我”对一些东西是如何从不同角度(angle)看起来完全不同有了全新的理解(understanding)，故选A。19A.manner BaspectCangle DdirectionC解析：参见上题解析。20A.studying BworkingCliving DthinkingD解析：根据语境并结合常识可知，一门语言不仅仅是一组单词，也是一种思维(thinking)方式。