1、话题：语言学习(Language learning)1.favourite adj.最喜欢的2devote vt.奉献3master v.精通；掌握4fluent adj.流利的5vital adj.极重要的6grasp v.掌握7beneficial adj.有益的8practise v.练习9official adj.官方的；正式的10expression n.词语；表达11vocabulary n.词汇12gradually adv.逐渐地13frequently adv.频繁地14comprehension n.理解15a knowledge of的知识16a large number
2、 of大量的17attitude to learning学习态度18develop ones interest培养兴趣19be popular with受欢迎20communicate with与交流1Not only do I like spoken English , but also I am good at it.我不但喜欢英语口语，我还很擅长。2Reading English aloud every morning will benefit you a lot.每天早上大声读英语会让你受益匪浅。3It would be better if I could learn English
3、well while having fun in class.如果我能够在课上玩着学好英语，那就更好了。(2017重庆七校联考)假如你是新华中学的学生李华。请给下周将到你校工作的外籍教师Mr. Mark 写一封电子邮件。主要包括以下要点：1.介绍自己的英语学习情况；2.对Mark的英语课的希望。Dear Mark, My name is Li Hua. Im very glad to hear that youre coming to work in our school next week. Im sure youll have a good time teaching here. Engl
4、ish has always been my favourite subject, to which I devote great energy.However, spending a lot of time remembering the new words and studying the grammar rules always makes me tired. Hard as I try, I find that I still have difficulty in reading and speaking. Therefore, I sometimes want to give up.
5、 Hopefully, you could bring me something new. It would be better if I could learn English well while having fun in class. Besides, Im also expecting to participate in some afterclass activities.Looking forward to your coming.Yours，Li Hua1punctuation n标点符号2nationwide adv.全国性地3trend n.趋势，倾向4theory n.理
6、论，学说5enlarge vt.扩大6theft n.偷窃7relative n.亲戚，亲属8tight adj.绷紧的9transparent adj.清晰易辨的；透明的10outline vt.勾出轮廓11certificate n.证书；证明12diploma n.毕业证书13candidate n.候选人14amateur adj.业余的15sincerely adv.真诚地1thankful adj.为感到高兴的；感谢的2fold v.折叠；交叉3decade n.十年4ensure vt.确保，保证5attain vt.达到；获得6accelerate vi.&vt.加速7guar
7、antee vt.保证8resemble vt.像；与相似9target n.目标10unconscious adj.无意的；不知不觉的11resemble vt.像；与相似12merely adv.只；仅仅13competence n.能力14register vt.登记15punctual adj.准时的，守时的1fluency n流利度，流畅度fluent adj.流利的，流畅的fluently adv.流利地2accuracy n精确度，准确度accurate adj.精确的，准确的accurately adv.精确地3absence n缺乏；缺席absent adj.缺席的，不在场的
8、4surround vt.环绕，围绕surrounding adj.周围的surroundings n环境5adequate adj.足够的，充分的adequately adv.足够地；充分地6adjust vt.调节；调整adjustable adj.可调整的adjustment n调节；调整7inform vt.告知，通知information n信息8announcement n通告；宣告announce v通知；告知9congratulate vt.祝贺congratulation n祝贺，贺喜10negotiate vt.协商；谈判negotiation n谈判；协商11offenc
9、e n冒犯；得罪offend v冒犯12approval n赞成；赞许；批准approve vt.赞成approving adj.同意的；赞成的13applicant n申请人apply v申请application n申请14embarrass vt.使窘迫embarrassing adj.令人难堪的，令人窘迫的embarrassed adj.感到窘迫的embarrassment n窘迫，难堪 1The children are good at adjustingAs for the chairs，they are adjustable and you can make some adjus
10、tments to them.(adjust)2Im not convinced about the accuracy of the weather report.That is，I think it is not accurate，for its impossible to predict the weather accurately(accurate)3To our embarrassment，all of us had no money to pay for the bill.In that embarrassing situation，all of us were very embar
11、rassed(embarrass)4She could speak fluent English.When we heard her speak English so fluently，we were amazed at her fluency in English.(fluent)5Tom had hoped to meet with the managers approval and from the managers approving nod，he knew that his plan was approved(approve)1team_up合作2stand_out出色；突出3get
12、_ahead取得成功；获得进步4rely_on依靠；依赖5take_the_form_of采取形式6adjust.to.调整以适应7inform_sb.of_sth.通知某人某事8consist_of_由组成，构成9catch_on学会，受欢迎10for_ages很久，很长时间11congratulate_sb.on_sth.就某事向某人祝贺12on_purpose故意地13regardless_of不管；不顾14on_the_other_hand另一方面15I_bet我肯定16more_than不仅仅，超过 The young man was easygoing and he liked 1
13、.teaming_up with other colleagues.He was so helpful and hardworking that he 2.stood_out among the young employees within a short time.The manager of the company 3.relied_on him to complete some important work.One day one of his colleagues 4.informed_him_of the good news that he had been promoted! He
14、 was excited and other colleagues also came up to him to 5.congratulate_him_on_it1It is predicted that.据预测It was predicted as early as the 1700s that English would one day be the global language and that has proved to be the case in the last few decades.【仿写】据预测这个城市的房价很快又会升高。It_is_predicted_that the
15、prices of houses in this city will go up again soon.2whether.or.引导让步状语从句，意为“不管是还是，不论还是”Quality input ensures quality output，whether it is speakingor writing.【仿写】无论明天下不下雨，我们都要去看电影。We are going to the cinema tomorrow，whether_it_rains_or_not3while表示对比，意为“而，却”Somebody jumping for joy is easy to see whil
16、e a raised eyebrow conveying doubt is easier to miss.【仿写】我喜欢古典音乐，而我妹妹喜欢流行音乐。I like classic music while_my_sister_likes_popular_music4provided that引导条件状语从句，意为“如果，倘若”Thirdly，you say that there is a discount provided that I pay in advance.【仿写】如果你周五之前能把钱还给我，我就借给你。Provided_that you pay me back by Friday，
17、I will lend you the money.名词性从句和非人称转述结构单句改错1That is known to us is that smoking is bad for our health. ThatWhat2He owed his success to the fact what he had been working hard. whatthat3When she is in trouble，she doesnt know which she can turn to.whichwho/whom4It is believed what a new school will be
18、set up here next year. whatthat5The problem is what they are short of money to start the program.whatthat absencen不存在；缺席；缺乏(教材P6)However，learning English as a foreign language is very difficult in the absence of a native language environment.然而，没有英语语言环境，作为一门外语学习英语是非常难的。(1)in the absence of sb.in one
19、s absence在某人不在时in the absence of sth.在缺少的情况下absence of mind心不在焉(2)absent adj.不在的，缺席的be absent from.不参加；缺席 We are concerned about your childs frequent absences.你的孩子频繁缺课使我们很是担心。How many of them are absent from the meeting without permission？他们中有多少人擅自缺席了会议？In the absence of actual data no reliance can
20、be placed on such figures.在缺乏实际资料的情况下，这样的数据不可靠。单句语法填空(1)He was absent from the conference yesterday because of his sudden heart disease.(2)The absence of air and water makes it impossible for people to live on the moon.(3)His absence from the meeting yesterday made the boss angry.(4)The student was
21、absent(absence) from school for three days without asking for leave first. 句型转换(5)The decision was made while I was not there.The decision was made in_my_absence(6)When lacking proof，the police could not take action against the man.In_the_absence_of proof，the police could not take action against the
22、 man. surroundvt.& vi.包围；围绕(经典例句)Surrounding yourself with people wholl provide you with respect and support can be very beneficial.和那些能够给你尊敬和支持的人们在一起是很有益处的。 (1)surround.with.使包围be surrounded by/with.被包围(2)surrounding adj.周围的(3)surroundings n.环境 I came to realize that the key to success lay in tryin
23、g to surround myself with creative people.我逐渐意识到成功的关键在于我应该尽量结交有创造力的人。The hotel is ideally located for visiting the city and the surrounding area.要想游览城市和周边地区，这家宾馆所在的地点很理想。单句语法填空(1)Surrounded(surround) by the sea on three sides, modern Qingdao is considered one of the most livable cities in China.(2)T
24、he trees surrounding(surround) the town were planted by the soldiers ten years ago.(3)Only in this way can we live in more comfortable and beautifulsurroundings(surround)(4)When he woke up, he found himself surrounded by a group of nurses and doctors, and surroundings were not pleasant.(surround) 单句
25、写作/句式升级(5)远处那栋高楼是我爸爸公司的所在地。The tall building in_the_distance is home to my fathers company.(6)那栋高楼被许多枫树所环绕。The tall building is_surrounded_by a great many maple trees.(7)用过去分词短语作后置定语连接(5)(6)：The_tall_building_surrounded_by_a_great_many_maple_trees_in_the_distance_is_home_to_my_fathers_company. guara
26、nteevt.担保n保证，保证书，保修单(教材P6)Knowing the main stories before reading will guarantee greater comprehension when reading in English.在阅读之前了解主要故事将能保证你在用英语阅读时更好地理解。(1)guarantee to do sth./that.保证/担保做某事；确保guaranteesb.sth.保证某人某事be guaranteed to dosth.肯定会做某事(2)give sb.a guarantee (that).向某人保证under guarantee在保修
27、期内 (2016天津高考)Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language.我们的标准课程保证你在外语方面的自信有很大的提高。The government provides help for small businesses，but it cannot guarantee their success.政府向小企业提供帮助，但不能保证它们一定成功。单句语法填空(1)The tutor said that he could guarantee to_get(g
28、et) you through the exam.(2)Going out with friends is_guaranteed(guarantee) to cheer you up.(3)My watch is still under guarantee，so theyll repair it for free.(4)Can you give me a guarantee that the work will be finished on time?高考小作文(5)(湖北高考书面表达)我们应该注意小细节， 这保证我们最终能成功。We should pay attention to small
29、 details, which_can_guarantee_us_to_succeed in the end. adjustvi.& vt.调整；使适合(天津高考书面表达)However, I think that you will quickly adjust to them although the weather and the food are different from yours.然而，虽然天气、食物与你们那儿的不同，我认为你会很快适应的。(1)adjust.to.调整以适应adjust to sth./doing sth.适应adjust oneself to使自己适应于 (2
30、)adjustment n. 调整；调节；适应make an adjustment做出调整(3)adjustable adj.可调整的(2015江苏高考)Some schools will have to make adjustments in agreement with the national soccer reform.一些学校将不得不做出调整， 以便和国家足球改革保持一致。Mother was worried about whether she could adjust to living in the big city alone.母亲为她能否独自适应大城市里的生活而担心。单句语法
31、填空(1)The young girl found it hard to adjust to working(work) at night.(2)We have made an adjustment(adjust) to our price and give you a special discount of 3 percent.(3)There are many adjustable(adjust) tables here and you can choose one for your son.(4)This kind of desk can be_adjusted(adjust) to t
32、he height you need.Besides，its not expensive at all.一句多译在高中时迈克的妈妈为他做了几乎所有的事情。这让他难以适应大学第一年的生活。(5)Mikes mother did almost everything for him when he was in high school，which_made_it_difficult_for_him_to_adjust_to_the_firstyear_college_life(定语从句)(6)Mikes mother did almost everything for him when he was
33、 in high school，making_it_difficult_for_him_to_adjust_to_the_firstyear_college_life(现在分词作结果状语) informvt.告知；通知；了解(教材P6)Inform a friend of your targets so they can help motivate you as well.把你的目标告诉朋友，这样他们也能激励你。(1)inform sb.of sth.告诉某人某事inform sb.that.通知某人keep sb.informed随时向某人报告情况(2)information n.通知；信息
34、；情报 We will inform you in writing if your application has been successful.如果你的申请获得成功，我们将以书面形式通知你。(2016上海高考)We do know people worry a lot about the inappropriate use of their information.我们确实知道人们对于他们信息的不正当使用很是担心。 单句语法填空(1)We regret to_inform(inform) you that your application has been rejected.(2)If y
35、ou are interested in it, let me know and Ill send you more information(inform)(3)The newspapers keep us informed(inform) of what is going on around us at any time.单句改错(4)If possible，please inform us any changes in your circumstances. us后加of(5)Whatever happens in the factory, youd better keep the bos
36、s informing.informinginformed congratulatevt.祝贺；庆贺(经典例句)We congratulated the player Ding Ning on her success on August 11，2016.在2016年8月11日我们向运动员丁宁祝贺她的胜利。(1)congratulate sb.on sth./doing sth.就向某人祝贺congratulate oneself on.感到庆幸；感到自豪(2)congratulation n.祝贺；恭喜congratulations to sb.on sth.祝贺某人某事 I was cong
37、ratulating myself on my luck escape when the flood struck.我庆幸在洪水发生时自己能幸免于难。I want to express my sincere congratulations on your success.我想对你的成功表示诚挚的祝贺。celebrate举行仪式、典礼的“庆祝”，只能用事(节日、胜利、成功等)作宾语congratulate“祝贺；道贺”，只能用人作宾语，若要表明所祝贺的事情，后面要用on (upon)连接，构成congratulate sb.on (upon) sth.选词填空(congratulate/cele
38、brate)(1)The two sportsmen congratulated each other on winning the match by shaking hands.(2)We had a party to celebrate my parents silver wedding last Sunday.一句多译我们都向我们的同事祝贺他在事业上的成功。(3)We all congratulated_our_colleague_on_his_success in his career. (congratulate)(4)We all offered_our_congratulatio
39、ns_to_our_colleague_on_his_success in his career.(congratulation) resemblevt.像；与相似(教材P10)They might also cross their arms and move in an abrupt way resembling a robot more than a human.他们也可能交叉双臂，走起路来像机器人一样笨拙，而不像人。(1)resemble sb./sth.(in).(在方面)与某人/某物相似(2)resemblance n.相似bear a resemblance to(be simil
40、ar to.)与相似 She resembles her sister in appearance but not in character.她和她姐姐外貌相似，但性格不同。The animals make a strange sound，resembling the bark of a dog.这些动物发出很奇怪的声音，与狗的叫声有些相似。一句多译电影里发生的事和现实生活几乎没有相似之处。(1)What happens in the film is_hardly_similar_to what actually happened.(similar)(2)What happens in the
41、 film bears_little_resemblance_to what actually happened.(resemblance) get ahead取得进步；获得成功；领先(教材P6)In todays world，being able to speak more than one language，including English，is how you stand out and get ahead.在当今世界，能够说不止一种语言，包括英语，就意味着你是多么出色和多么成功。get ahead of超过；胜过go ahead前进；干吧；说吧go ahead with开始look
42、ahead向前看ahead of在之前；胜过，超过 Getting ahead at work is the most important thing to me at themoment.对我来讲，此时最重要的是在工作上获得成功。We have to forget all the sad things now and look_ahead现在我们必须忘掉所有不愉快的事并且展望未来。(2016全国卷丙)Damaged but not defeated, he was still ahead_of me.虽然受了伤，但是没有被打垮，他仍然是超越我的。 take the/a form of以的形式
43、出现(存在)(教材P6)This can take the form of reading and listening materials which must be of the highest quality.这可以以最高质量的阅读材料、听力材料形式出现。(1)form the habit of doing sth.get into/fall into the habit of doing sth.养成做某事的习惯(2)in the form of以的形式；呈现的形式in form竞技状态佳的out of form竞技状态不佳的 fill in/out a form填表 The leade
44、r said that the aid might take the form of personal service or cash.这位领导说，援助可以采用个人服务或现金的形式。Make sure you fill in/out the application form completely while you are looking for a job.在找工作时，务必完整地填写申请表。(2016全国卷甲)Hundreds of people have formed impressions of you through that little device on your desk. 数
45、以百计的人们通过你桌子上的这个小装置形成有关你的印象。单句语法填空(1)I saw Mike last nighthe was in good form，which made me relieved.(2)In other words，help in the form of money will be very welcome.(3)(2015广东高考)Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment.高考小作文(4)(重庆高考写作)自从那时， 我已养成了与朋友定
46、期地打篮球的习惯， 这有助于我们变得更强大、 更自信。 Since then, I_have_formed_the_habit_of_playing_basketball with my friends regularly, which helps us to grow stronger and become more confident. catch on学会；受欢迎；流行起来；(与to连用)理解；被接受(教材P131)The more you hear different accents，the easier it is to catch on.你听的不同的口音越多，你就越容易理解它(的意
47、思)。写出下列句中catch on的含义(1)He invented a new game，but it never really caught on.流行起来(2)He is very quick to catch on to things.理解(3)I think this novel will catch on well after it comes out.受欢迎(4)If only this idea could catch on，we should be able to make much money out of it.被接受catch hold of抓住catch up (wi
48、th)赶上catch sb.doing sth.撞见某人做某事catch sight of看见 The woman caught hold of the boys arm and pulled him back.这个女人抓住男孩的手臂，把他拉了回来。The boy is working hard to catch up with others in his class.这个男孩正在努力学习来赶上班里其他同学。单句语法填空(1)It is a nice song and I think it will catch on quickly. (2)John ran too fast for me t
49、o catch up with him.单句改错(3)The girl dressed in white was once caught steal from the supermarket. stealstealing(4)He was walking in the street when he caught the sight of a bird in the tree. 去掉第二个the on the other hand.(可是)另一方面(经典例句)On the one hand theyd love to have kids，but on the other hand，they do
50、nt want to give up their freedom.一方面他们想要孩子，但是另一方面，他们又不想放弃自由自在的生活。(1)on (the) one hand.; on the other hand.一方面； 另一方面(却)(2)first(ly).; second(ly).第一； 第二(3)for one thing.; for another.一则； 二则 (四川高考书面表达)On the one hand, I have a strong belief that I will do well in the exam; on the other hand, I feel a b
51、it nervous, though its not difficult.一方面， 我坚信我会在考试中做得很好； 另一方面， 虽然不难， 我仍感觉有点紧张。 To improve your English, first(ly), you should listen more; second(ly), you should read more.为了提高你的英语水平， 第一， 你应该多听； 第二， 你应该多读。 Im not going to buy it; for one thing I dont like the color, and for another its far too expen
52、sive.我不打算买它； 一是我不喜欢这颜色， 二是它太贵了。 高考小作文(山东高考书面表达)一方面， 我能通过做这样的事赚些钱来帮助父母， 另一方面， 我能从中获得一些经验， 这会对我将来的生活有益。 On_the_one_hand,_I can earn some money by doing it to help my parents, and on_the_other_hand,_I can gain some experience from it, which will do good to my future life. (教材P6)Quality input ensures qu
53、ality output，whether it is speaking or writing.不管是说还是写，高质量的输入确保高质量的输出。(1)whether.or.引导让步状语从句，意为“不管是还是，不论还是”。另外，它还可引导名词性从句。(2)whether.or not是否 (2015全国卷)Whether weve been stolen from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. 无论我们是被偷东西了、被说谎了、被误导了还是被欺骗了，都有不同水平的信任损失。(20
54、16江苏高考)He just doesnt care whether his neighbor gets fed or not. Chimps are truly selfish.他根本不在乎邻居是否厌烦。黑猩猩是真的自私。 (教材P12)Thirdly，you say that there is a discount provided that I pay in advance.第三，你们说我只要预付款就有折扣。此句中的provided that为连词，表示“如果，只要”，引导条件状语从句that可以省去，也可用providing替换provided。与之同义的结构还有suppose/sup
55、posing that/given that/assuming that/as long as/on condition that等。 Ill agree to go to that famous city provided(that) my expenses are paid.假若有人为我承担费用，我就同意去那个著名的城市。Providing/Provided there is no objection，we shall hold the meeting there.如果没有人反对，我们就在那里开会。Given that flights are fully booked on that da
56、ywhich other day could we go?假定那天的航班都订满了我们还可以在哪天走呢？ 一句多译只要你把作业做完，你就可以出去玩。(1)You can go out to play as_long_as_you_finish_your_homework(as long as)(2)You can go out to play on_condition_that_you_finish_your_homework(on condition that)(3)You can go out to play provided_that_you_finish_your_homework(pr
57、ovided that)What this means is that they make sure there is an adequate amount of input in English conveyed to the students through various mediums.本句是个复合句。What this means是主语从句；that they make sure.mediums是表语从句；在表语从句中，make sure后是宾语从句。conveyed to the students是后置定语，修饰input in English。这就意味着，他们要确保通过多种方式给
58、学生足够的英语输入量。 单句语法填空1It is a beautiful city，surrounded(surround) by mountains and the Pacific Ocean.2We all came up to the lucky boy to offer our congratulations(congratulate) to him.3The terms of the wage settlement are still under negotiation(negotiate) at the present.4We were shocked by the announc
59、ement(announce) that the mayor was resigning.5The firm wants to avoid any embarrassing(embarrass) questions about its finance.6It is impossible to say with any accuracy(accurate) how many are affected.7We have been training our students to adjust themselves to the life here.8The boss asked us to kee
60、p him informed(inform) of whats going on in the company.9Provided/Providing(provide) that they refuse our plan，who else can you turn to for help?10It is reported that a mine accident happened in a town in Shanxi Province. 单句改错1He likes the kind of car，which has guaranteed for one year for parts and
61、labor.has后加been2The old man has adjusted himself to live in this big city since he came here.liveliving3The teacher would inform the woman any progress that her son made at school.any前加of4Being a foreigner，Mike did not catch on the joke at the time.on后加to5Provide that the price is reasonable，I will
62、buy the secondhand car.ProvideProvided/Providing 教材与语法填空根据课文内容，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。It has proved to be the case in the last few decades that English would be the global language. However, learning English as a foreign language is very difficult in the 1.absence(absent) of a native language
63、environment. Some 2.respected(respect) theories on language acquisition believe that to learn a foreign language, you need to 3.be_surrounded(surround) by some native speakers. Sadly, most of the English learners can not live in the native country, 4.whichmeans we can only depend on our school resou
64、rces. So teachers have to guarantee 5.an adequate amount of input in English, which can be conveyed to the students through 6.various(vary) mediums. Since extracurricula work may accelerate language learning, here are some 7.suggestions(suggest) to English learners: listening to an English song seve
65、ral times in one week after 8.reading(read) the words. Try 9.to_adjust(adjust) the language to English in parts you know well while watching a favourite DVD. Studying with friends. Rewarding yourself, including informing a friend 10.of your targets so they can help motivate you as well. 教材与短文改错根据课文内
66、容，对下面材料进行修改。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。A father was patting his son on his back while smiling happy. It means the father was congratulating his son doing something well. Across the world, a pat on the back and a smile usually means，“Well done”Body language, used every day by all peopl
67、e, consisted of gestures, facial expressions and body movements. It differs from speaking language as it is not always explicit. People often use body language on purpose, so it can be unconscious as well. Beside, body language can make peoples feelings more transparent. Learning body language can b
68、e an useful tool when people do not share a common spoken language. However, body language can sometimes be ambiguous. Regardless of these differences, experts agree what the smile, one body language, receives from universal approval.答案：A father was patting his son on back while smiling . It means t
69、he father was congratulating his son doing something well. Across the world, a pat on the back and a smile usually means，“Well done”Body language, used every day by all people, of gestures, facial expressions and body movements. It differs from language as it is not always explicit. People often use
70、 body language on purpose， it can be unconscious as well. ， body language can make peoples feelings more transparent. Learning body language can be useful tool when people do not share a common spoken language. However, body language can sometimes be ambiguous. Regardless of these differences, exper
71、ts agree the smile, one body language, receives universal approval. 教材与话题写作根据要求运用本单元所学知识完成下面小作文， 并背诵成文。1在当今社会，说流利的英语对我们非常重要。(fluent)2要掌握一门外语，首先我认为尽可能多地扩大词汇量是必不可少的。(enlarge)3我们应该尽量置身于母语是英语的人的包围之中。(surround)4我们不能太依赖母语。(rely on)5只要我们坚持努力练习，迟早我们会脱颖而出的。(stand out)_One possible version：It is of great impo
72、rtance for us to speak fluent English in todays world.To acquire a good knowledge of a foreign language，I think，first of all，it is essential to enlarge our vocabulary as many words as possible.Secondly，we should try to be surrounded by those native speakers.Lastly，we shouldnt rely on our mother tong
73、ue too much.As long as we keep practicing English，we will stand out sooner or later.课时练1阅读理解提速练 阅读理解A(2017广州普通高中毕业班综合测试)Dear Reader，As a proud member of this community, the Los Angeles Times is committed to more than just reporting the news.We believe in developing connections with our neighbors.An
74、important part of that mission is our annual Festival of Books, which has grown to become an essential piece of the LA.cultural scene.This year marks our 21st anniversary, and were working to make the festival the best one yet.Over two wonderful days, youll have a chance to meet your favorite author
75、s, hear live music, see original art works and listen to poetry.The festival will conclude with the Book Prizes ceremony，where the best book prizesas judged by our panel of expertswill be presented.The Peoples Choice Award, as chosen by you, the reading public, will also be announced.All festival ev
76、ents are free but, due to limited seating at our event locations, you will need a ticket to enter.The free tickets can only be applied for here at our website.This year we are also organizing free buses to the most popular events.The Festival of Books is our gift to the city and will be here soon.I
77、look forward to seeing you there.【解题导语】本文是一篇广告。洛杉矶时报首席执行官向读者介绍了洛杉矶时报图书节的事宜。1Who is organizing the Festival of Books?ABook TV.BLos Angeles Times.CNatural History Museum.DLos Angeles Public Library.B解析：细节理解题。根据“the Los Angeles Times is committed to more than just reporting the news.We believe in devel
78、oping connections with our neighbors”“An important part of that mission is our annual Festival of Books”可知，洛杉矶时报在举办图书节。故选B。2How are the best book prizes chosen?ABy a group of experts.BBy a vote of the authors.CBy the reading public.DBy festival sponsors.A解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The festival will conclude w
79、ith the Book Prizes ceremony，where the best book prizesas judged by our panel of expertswill be presented.”可知，选A。3Which is TRUE about tickets of the festival?AThey are only for published authors.BThey include transport to each event.CThey can only be applied for online.DThey can be purchased at the
80、event location.C解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The free tickets can only be applied for here at our website.”可知，选C。B(2017江西南昌十校模拟)Singapores schools have become global role models, with high results in international tests.But now they want to movebeyond thistowards something that encourages creativity and what
81、they term “holistic(全面的) education”Minister for Education, Heng Swee Keat, says this is “less about content knowledge”， but “more about how to process information”He describes this challenge of innovating as being able to “tell truths from untruths, connect seemingly different things, and create kno
82、wledge even as the context changes”This strategy aims to prepare todays students for thedemands of the next 20 years.It means that schools are under more pressure, and will be given more freedom, to come up with creative ways to teach students. So instead of the traditional images of highpressure As
83、ian schools, with rows of heads buried in books, they are trying different approaches to learning.To put this into practice, on a sunny April morning, 80 students from one of Singapores top schools were traveling outdoors.The nineto tenyearolds from Rosyth School were on a “learning journey” in a pa
84、rk, with science topics and values such as caring for the environment.“We are conducting a biopsy(活组织检查) to find out why a bee, a fish, a bird and a plant mysteriously died，”said student Darren Ong.“Is it because of human actions？”They photographed “evidence” on smartphones and digital cameras, gett
85、ing facts on plant and animal species on their iPads.“In one activity, I can cover three topics，” said science teacher Lin Lixun. “They can really learn through handson experience and putting things into action，” said moral education teacher, Joslyn Huang.【解题导语】新加坡的学校向来以优异的考试成绩在国际上闻名。但是，如今新加坡的学校不再仅仅
86、满足于考试成绩的领先，他们开始推行一种旨在培养学生创造力的“全面教育”。4According to the passage, what are Singapores schools famous for?ATest results.BStrict management.CTeaching quality.DThe learning environment.A解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的“Singapores schools have become globalrole models, with high results in international tests.”可知，新加坡的学校在国际
87、考试中向来成绩优异，并因此成为全球学校学习的榜样，故A项正确。5What does Singapores “holistic education” lay emphasis on?AStudents moral behavior.BStudents content knowledge.CStudents creative ability.DStudents handson experience.C解析：细节理解题。结合第一段中的“encourages creativity”及第二段的“less about content knowledge.this challenge of innovati
88、ng”可知，新加坡的“全面教育”强调的是对学生创造力的培养，故C项正确。6The 80 students from Rosyth School conducted a biopsy to find out _Ahow to improve the environmentBhow to protect animals and plantsCrelationships between human behavior and climate changeDrelationships between human actions and some animals deathD解析：细节理解题。由倒数第二段
89、可知，这些学生进行活组织检查的目的是找出一些动植物的死因与人类活动之间的关系。7The author tells us about Singapores schools different ways of learning by _Agiving examplesBmaking contrastsClisting figuresDanalyzing cause and effectA解析：写作手法题。文章第三段提到，新加坡的学校打算尝试新的教学方式；接着第四、五段举了Rosyth School组织学生到户外学习的例子。由此可知，作者是通过举例的方式来说明新加坡在教育方面的新尝试的。C(2017
90、长沙一模)“How are things back at the office？” one of the gentlemen in my bicycle tour group asked me as we were nearing the end of another lengthy ride through Croatias scenic countryside.“I assume they are going fine, ” I said.“I havent had any contact and I dont plan to.”“Your phone isnt on？” he asked
91、, incredulously.“You havent checked your email？”“My phone is off and no, Im not planning on checking email, ” I said.My wife Heidi and I took our children, Daniel and Rachel, on a twoweek trip to Croatia, one of the most beautiful countries in the world.We made the choice to spend some of our money
92、on this wonderful experience so we could spend time bonding with each other and the kids.Why would I destroy the environment we had traveled thousands of miles to create by bringing my work environment into it？That would be counterproductive to everything I wanted out of this trip.If I had worked du
93、ring this experience, I would have taken time away from my family and sent them the message that work takes priority over them.In addition to sharing this incredible experience, I wanted to take us all out of the activitydriven world we live in.If I had had my cell phone on and been constantly searc
94、hing out a wireless connection to keep up with the office, I would just have brought that hyperconnected environment into the peaceful, meaningful world I was trying to create.In addition to creating lifelong memories with my family, another wonderful thing happened as a result of this bike trip.As
95、we were returning home, I was flooded with new ideas.I came up with concepts for nine blog posts and several ideas that I wanted to incorporate into my business.Taking time off restored and rejuvenated me and allowed my creative spirit to really come to the surface.How can you accomplish that goal i
96、f you simply move the source of that stress to a different location?【解题导语】作者去克罗地亚旅游时完全放下了手头的工作， 尽情地游玩并且他还产生了很多新的灵感。8From the conversation at the beginning of the text, we can infer that _Athe author had no access to the Internet during the tourBthe gentleman was quite concerned about the authors wor
97、kCthe authors phone was off because he didnt want to be disturbedDthe speakers both experienced an unpleasant bicycle tour in CroatiaC解析：推理判断题。在文章开头的对话中， 作者说他把手机关机， 并且没有检查电子邮件。再结合下文内容可知， 他这样做是为了更好地和家人一起旅游， 由此可以推断出， 他不开手机是因为不想被打扰。9One of the purposes of the authors Croatias bicycle tour is _Ato spend
98、 some time creating closer ties with his familyBto experience a primitive life without phone callsCto tell his family that his work is more important for himDto escape from his boring work environment at the officeA解析：细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句 “We made the choice to spend some of our money on this wonderful e
99、xperience so we could spend time bonding with each other and the kids.” 可知， 作者是想借此机会增进与家人之间的感情。10What would the author probably do after returning home from their bike trip?AHe would be busy with all his office work again.BHe would be caught in a big flood of new business.CHe would have many new fre
100、sh ideas for his business.DHe would make up for his missing blog posts during the journey.C解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的 “As we were returning home, I was flooded with new ideas.I came up with concepts for nine blog posts and several ideas that I wanted to incorporate into my business.” 可知， 作者在旅游结束回家以后有了很多新的想法，
101、 而且他还想把这些想法运用到工作中去。11The underlined word “rejuvenated” in the last paragraph means “_” .Agot one exhaustedBdrove one madCcaused one to lose temperDmade one more energeticD解析：词义猜测题。本句中的 “restored” 与画线词 “rejuvenated” 同义， 结合下文中的 “allowed my creative spirit to really come to the surface” 可知， 休息之后， 作者有了更
102、多具有创造性的想法。由此可推知， 休息使人精力更加充沛。D(2017河北省高三三市联考)We talk about people being “colourblind” but very few of us are.Even those who describe themselves as colourblind are normally just colour lack.A strongly colourblind person will still be able to tell 20 different colours, compared to the 100 or so that no
103、rmalsighted people see.Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific, is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble.It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.Not being able to see in colour is bad enough.But one islander
104、, Herrol, whos a fisherman, also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burntout image.“I find it difficult to go outside in the sun，” he says，“because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”But if being truly colourblind is rare, why is it that around 10% of the population
105、of Pingelap live in a totally black and white world?Well, we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami(海啸)As few as 20 people survived, one of whom was the king.Its believed he had a genetic fault that caused colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his ma
106、ny generations.There is one advantage.Herrol can see well, really well, in the dark.So when it gets dark, Herrol and his friends get in their boats and hunt flying fish.They hang up flaming torches and the fish are attracted to the flames.“This type of fishing is fun，” Herrol says, “especially if we
107、 catch plenty.So even though its hard work we enjoy it.”【解题导语】Pingelap因很多居民是色盲而闻名。由于统治该岛的国王是色盲，他将这一基因遗传给了后代。12What is Pingelap famous as?AA tiny island.BA beautiful island.CA mentally troubled island.DA colourblind island.D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people wh
108、o live on this remote island can only see in black and white.”可知，Pingelap因为岛上很多居民是色盲而出名，故D项正确。13What can we infer about Herrol?AHe may stay at home when its sunny.BHe is interested in burntout images.CHe likes taking photos very much.DHe doesnt live in Pingelap any more.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句Herrol所说的话
109、“I find it difficult to go outside in the sun.because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”可知，Herrol发现在阳光下他无法看清东西，所以无法工作；据此可以判断，阳光充足时他可能会待在家里，故A项正确。14Why are about onetenth of people in Pingelap seriously colourblind?ABecause Pingelap often suffers from tsunamis.BBecause the king had an unluck
110、y marriage.CBecause the kings genetic fault played a role.DBecause the king made a serious mistake.C解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的最后一句“Its believed he had a genetic fault that caused colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.”可知，该岛的国王是色盲，他将这一基因遗传给了后代，故岛上很多人是色盲，故C项正确。15What would be the
111、best title for the text?AThe Island of ColourblindnessBThe Disadvantage of HerrolCThe History of PingelapDThe Advantage of ColourblindnessA解析：标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是第二段的第二句“It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.”可知，本文主要介绍了色盲岛Pin
112、gelap, 故A项最适合作本文标题。 七选五(2017南昌二模) How to Become a Better ReaderLanguage and literacy(读写能力) are among mankinds greatest inventions.Evolving and even dying over the course of human history, languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes.Most humans acquire language in early childhoo
113、d and speak fluently when they are about three years old, but our continued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives.1._Take it slow.Many readers feel that they read too slowly, especially compared with others, but the truth is that the faster you read, the less likely you are
114、 to comprehend fully what youre reading.2._ Reading is a lifelong process; learning to read closely and slowly will help you become faster over time without missing anything.3._When humans first began reading written words, it was unusual to read in silence.Though generally inappropriate for commute
115、rs or for latenight adventurers, reading out loud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability.4._ If so, you will begin to read more accurately and with better vocal expression.Try listening to the author reading their own workyoull be surprised to find how clearly it comes through on th
116、e page.Write.5_ How and what you read affects how and what you write, and the best readers often make the best writers.But while much can be learned from close, repeated readings, there are many secretive pleasures to language that can only be experienced through the practice of writing.ARead aloud.
117、BGet into the rhythm of the authors voice.CHere are 3 ways to become a better reader.DWriting and reading go handinhand.ETry writing every day for a month; you will never read the same again.FThe ability to read is important to form an identity and express ones feelings.GIn that case, do not hesitat
118、e to reread the passage.【解题导语】本文就如何成为一个好的读者提出了三条建议。1C解析：根据下文提出的三点建议可知，C项“下面是成为一名好读者的三点建议”能够引出下文，符合语境。故选C。2G解析：上文提到你阅读的速度越快，你就越不可能完全理解所读的内容。下文提到阅读是终生的过程。G项“在这种情况下，不要犹豫，再读一遍”联系上下文，符合语境。故选G。3A解析：根据下文中的“reading out loud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability”可知，大声朗读是提高阅读技能最好的方式之一。A项“大声阅
119、读”能够概括本段内容，符合语境。故选A。4B解析：根据上下文可知，朗读是提高阅读技能的其中一个方式。根据下文可知，如果以图书作者的节奏朗读的话，你会朗读得更加准确，更生动。B项“用作者的声音节奏朗读”符合语境。故选B。5D解析：根据本段内容可知，阅读的方法和内容影响写作的方法和内容，最好的读者往往能成为最好的作家。D项“写作和阅读要保持一致，同时进行”符合本段主题，符合语境。故选D。课时练2知识运用板块练 完形填空After stepping out of the international plane，I realized my 10hour sleepy voyage finally ca
120、me to an end.Sitting on the bus, I was waiting anxiously for it to start.A woman, sitting next to me, and her daughter both seemed, _1_She told me that her daughter had an upset stomach and would throw up continuously;_2_， the mother had lost her _3_Apart from a significant amount of money, the purs
121、e also had her phone and a phone number of an important _4_， a person she was travelling 90 kilometers to meet for discussing a _5_ matter which had to be _6_ by tomorrow morning.I handed her my cellphone without _7_ and told her that she could make any call she wanted.I also _8_ a bottle of water I
122、 had in my bag to relieve her daughter of her _9_After making several calls, they finally _10_ to the official! They turned to look at me _11_ and thanked me many times.The woman tried to pay for my _12_， but I jumped to do it before her _13_ I knew she had lost her money.Next morning, I received a
123、call from the mother, saying that they couldnt tell how much my _14_ act touched them.They were so _15_ that they had taken down my number to thank me.I was _16_ to be thanked in this way.I never thought my simple offer _17_ so much in her heart.And I thought of how many opportunities for _18_ we ha
124、d lost by plugging into cellphones and being disconnected _19_ the reality around ussomething with easy access may make a big _20_ to others.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过讲述作者在公交车上帮助一对母女渡过难关的故事告诉我们：小小的关怀和帮助有时会对别人产生很大的影响。1A.excitedBrelaxedCunconsciousDuncomfortableD解析：根据下文的“She told me that her daughter had a
125、n upset stomach and would throw up continuously”和“the mother had lost her _”可知，这对母女都看起来很焦虑(uncomfortable)，故选D。2A.besidesBhoweverCthereforeDotherwiseA解析：根据上下文语境可知，此处表示除此之外，这位母亲还丢了钱包，故选A。3A.phoneBaddressCpurseDluggageC解析：参见上题解析。下文的“the purse also had her phone”是提示。4A.accountantBdoctorClawyerDofficialD
126、解析：根据后文的“the official”可知，此处指钱包里有一位重要的官员的电话，故选D。5A.simpleBpressingCpoliticalDfinancialB解析：根据空后的“which had to be _ by tomorrow morning”可知，这件事必须在明天上午之前解决(settled)，由此可知，这是一件紧急的事情。pressing“紧迫的，迫切的”，故选B。6A.settledBignoredCraisedDdroppedA解析：参见上题解析。7A.doubtBpermissionCquestionDhesitationD解析：此处表示作者毫不犹豫地把手机递给
127、那位女士。故选D。8A.producedBorderedCboughtDsoldA解析：根据语境可知，作者从包里拿出一瓶水。produce“拿出”，故选A。9A.feverBstressCsicknessDappetiteC解析：根据上文内容可知，作者拿出水是为了缓解那个女孩儿的胃痛，故选C。10A.came overBgot throughClooked upDturned aroundB解析：根据语境可知，打了几个电话后，她们终于打通了那位官员的电话。get through表示“(用电话)联系上”。故选B。11A.doubtfullyBcloselyCanxiouslyDgratefull
128、yD解析：作者帮助了她们，她们充满感激地看着作者并且感谢作者很多次。故选D。12A.waterBofferCticketDassistanceC解析：根据语境可知，为了感谢作者，那位女士想要为作者付车票钱，故选C。13A.sinceBifCwhileDalthoughA解析：根据空格前后的内容，此处表示原因。故选A。14A.temporaryBgenerousCcautiousDhonestB解析：作者慷慨的行为让她们非常感动，故选B。15A.reasonableBflexibleCconsiderateDdesperateC解析：那对母女考虑得很周到，记下了作者的电话号码来感谢作者，故选C。
129、16A.ashamedBastonishedCdisappointedDamusedB解析：受到感谢后作者很吃惊，因为作者认为那只是一种简单的帮助，故选B。17A.weighedBbalancedCincreasedDrankedA解析：作者从来没想过自己简单的帮助却在她心中产生了如此大的影响，故选A。weigh“有影响”。18A.courageBsuccessCkindnessDjusticeC解析：根据下文意思可知，此处表示我们曾经失去过很多表达善意的机会，故选C。19A.inBbeyondCofDfromD解析：根据上下文的意思可知，我们通常塞上耳机，与我们周围的现实相脱离，从而失去了对
130、别人表达善意的机会，故选D。20A.promiseBwishCdifferenceDgestureC解析：此处表示一些很容易做到的事情却对别人有很重要的意义。故选C。make a difference“有影响，有作用”。 语法填空Nobody wants to be aged, but 1._ it comes to visiting cities most of us want to visit the worlds oldest cities.Luoyang is one of the oldest and most 2._(attraction) cities in the world
131、that Id like to recommend to you.Luoyang stands out 3._ the oldest continually inhabited city in Asia.The city is considered to be 4._ birthplace of Chinese culture and history as well as being one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China.There 5._ (be) no other city in China that has seen so many 6._
132、 (dynasty) like Luoyang.With such a long and exciting history, Luoyang has really a lot 7._ (offer)The Longmen Grottoes, which 8._(include) on the World Heritage List in 2000, and many historic Buddhist temples 9._ (constant) attract tourists from all over the world.Luoyang is also famous for the Wh
133、ite Horse Temple，the earliest Buddhist temple 10._ (establish)in China.Are you anxious to visit the city?【解题导语】本文是说明文，介绍了古都洛阳。洛阳拥有悠久的、激动人心的历史和诸多名胜古迹。对游客来说，洛阳是一个值得一游的城市。1when解析：考查状语从句。when it comes to.为固定结构，意为“当提到时”。2attractive解析：考查形容词。空处在句中作定语修饰cities，故用形容词attractive“吸引人的”。3as解析：考查介词。as在句中意为“作为”。sta
134、nd out as“作为而出类拔萃”。4the解析：考查冠词。此处用定冠词，特指中国文化和历史的发源地。5is解析：考查时态及主谓一致。文中客观介绍了洛阳的相关事实，用一般现在时。空格处所在句为There be句型，句中主语为no other city in China，所以be动词用第三人称单数。6dynasties解析：考查名词复数。根据空前的“so many”可知此处用dynasty的复数形式。7to offer解析：考查非谓语动词。have意为“有”时，后面一般用带to的不定式作定语。8were included解析：考查时态和语态。句中的时间状语“in 2000”表明空格处用一般过去
135、时；which(指代The Longmen Grottoes)与include之间是被动关系，故用被动语态；Grottoes为复数形式，故用were。9constantly解析：考查副词。空处修饰谓语动词，故用副词。10established解析：考查非谓语动词。establish与所修饰的名词之间有逻辑上的被动关系，且表示一个完成的动作，所以用过去分词作定语。课时练3卷强化增分练第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分 45分)第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(2017成都高三第一次诊断)Is“sorry ”t
136、he hardest word？Not for the British Education Secretary Michael Gove, 61._has apologized to his former French teacher 62._ his bad behavior in class.It took him 30 years to express regret.In a letter 63._(publish) in a magazine, Mr.Gove says，“It may be too late to say Im sorry.But, as my mom told me
137、, its never too late to set the record straight.”Researchers argue that people have too high expectations of the power of saying sorry.Some psychologists say in a study that 64._ (receive) an apology isnt as 65._ (help) as people think.Nevertheless, apologies might be an important social tool as the
138、y reaffirm (再次确定) the 66._(exist) of rules that need to be observed.The Education Secretarys apology might have been acceptedby his old teacher but he might get 67._(he) into trouble.According to Daily Mail, Mr.Goves mother didnt know her son was causing trouble at school and she 68._ (say)，“ He wou
139、ld have been punished 69._I had known he was being so naughty.” Later，Gove said，“I can never express my apology to him face to face these daysit just goes through to his answering machine.But when I do 70._(eventual) speak to him, I will say sorry.”【解题导语】本文主要讲述了英国教育部秘书长给曾经的法语老师道歉的故事。61who解析：考查定语从句。空
140、处引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰先行词Michael Gove，指人，故用who。62for解析：考查介词。apologize to sb.for sth.意为“因为某事向某人道歉”，为固定搭配，故用介词for。63published解析：考查非谓语动词。publish和句子谓语says之间没有连词，故空处用非谓语动词，且publish和a letter构成动宾关系，故用过去分词作后置定语。64receiving解析：考查动名词。分析句子结构并根据谓语isnt可知，此处是动名词作主语。65helpful 解析： 考查形容词。由isnt可知，此处用形容词作表语，且as.as中间用形容
141、词或副词的原级。故用helpful。66existence解析：考查名词。根据定冠词the和空格后的介词of可知，此处应用existence。67himself解析：考查代词。由句子主语he可知，此处应用反身代词himself，表示“他自己”，符合语境。68said解析：考查动词时态。根据and可知，前后时态应一致，由didnt可知，应用一般过去时said。69if解析：考查连词。根据语境可知，上下句表示逻辑上的条件关系，故用连词if。70eventually解析：考查副词。修饰动词应用副词，故用副词eventually，在句子中作状语。第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10
142、小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。11111111111111(2017深圳调研)Last month, I was told we would have our first military training.At f
143、irst, I thought it will be hard to spend a whole week stayed away from school and home.The sunshine would be very strongly during these days, or we could easily get sunburnt.Later, when I was in the camp, I found it was a lot fun.The training was hard for you all.But my classmates and I were treated
144、 very kindly by all the soldier.The food in the camp look simple, but tasted good.Now you never know how happy days we had in the camp.I think the experience has been made us stronger!答案：Last month, I was told we would have our first military training.At first, I thought it be hard to spend a whole
145、week away from school and home.The sunshine would be very during these days, we could easily get sunburnt.Later, when I was in the camp, I found it was a lot fun.The training was hard for all.But my classmates and I were treated very kindly by all the .The food in the camp simple, but tasted good.No
146、w you never know happy days we had in the camp.I think the experience hasbeen made us stronger!第二节书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，今年将要参加高考。你想在大学里学习外语专业，但是你的老师和父母都对你的选择提出了不同看法，对此你很苦恼。请根据下表提示，用英语给你的英国笔友David发一封邮件，谈谈你的专业选择问题。建议专业理由父母的建议金融为将来从商做准备老师的建议法律就业前景好你的想法外语充分发挥自己的语言天赋注意：1.词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3信的开头和结尾已给出，但
147、不计入总词数。Dear David，I am at a loss nowadays._I am looking forward to your advice.Yours，Li HuaOne possible version：Dear_David，I_am_at_a_loss_nowadays.My teacher and parents have different opinions about choosing my major in college.My parents think I should major in finance because they feel that it wi
148、ll prepare me for a career in the world of business.However，my teacher says I should choose law，who thinks that our society is in great need of skilled workers and experts in law and that I will find a good job after graduation.Despite their opinions，I want to learn a foreign language because language is what I am interested in and good at.I know it would be a waste if I dont make full use of my talent for language.What should I do?I_am_looking_forward_to_your_advice.Yours，Li_Hua
