1、Section Reading Practice & CulturalCorner & Writing判断正(T)误(F)1Qu Yuan was once an important government official in the state of Qin.()2At that time, the King of Qin was attempting to become the ruler of Chu.()3The King of Chu banished Qu Yuan because of his poet.()4Qu Yuan ended his life by jumping
2、into the sea.()【答案】1.F2.T3.T4.F课文缩写People from all over the world who know even a little about Chinese culture all admit that Emperor Qin Shihuang was one of the most famous 1._in the 5,000year history of China.He ruled during a period of political 2._and cultural 3._in China.On becoming Emperor, he
3、 threw himself into 4._China, which until then was divided into several 5._states.He first turned Qin into a state of great prosperity and 6._.Then, he led his powerful 7._in a series of wars.The Qin Dynasty was the first 8._dynasty in Chinese history to rule the entire country and had a capital, Xi
4、angyang, in Xian, Shaanxi Province.There he 9._the 10._Epang Palace.【答案】1.emperors2.reform3.prosperity4unifying5.rival6.strength7.military forces8feudal9.constructed10.luxurious prosperity n兴旺，繁荣，昌盛(教材P39)He ruled during a period of political reform and cultural prosperity in China.他统治期间中国处于政治改革，文化繁
5、荣时期。Our country is moving towards prosperity.我们的国家正在走向繁荣昌盛。We wish you health, happiness, and prosperity.我们祝愿你健康、幸福、事业兴旺。prosper vi.繁盛， 成功， 兴旺prosperous adj.成功的；富裕的；繁荣的，昌盛的common prosperity 共同繁荣；共同富裕economic prosperity经济繁荣；发展生产prosperity and depression繁荣与萧条完成句子这是一块自由繁荣的土地。It was the land of_.但是，有一天，
6、中国会非常的强大和繁荣。However, one day, China will be very_.【答案】freedom and prosperitystrong and prosperous be aware of意识到，明白；察觉到(教材P39)He was fully aware of the importance of armed forces，.他充分认识到了武装力量的重要性He was well aware of the problem.他很清楚这个问题。Evaluate “scientific” statements carefully，and be aware of quac
7、kery.细心评估“科学的”言论，提防江湖骗术。be aware that/wh从句意识到as far as I am aware据我所知awareness n.察觉，觉悟，意识Were you aware that something was wrong?你有没有意识到/觉察到/发现已经出了问题吗？She slipped away without him being aware of it.她悄悄离开，没有让他发觉。完成句子我十分清楚我们面临的困难。I am acutely_we face.去别的国家游览时，你应当意识到文化上的差异并尊重它们。When visiting another co
8、untry，you should_those cultural differences and respect them.【答案】aware of the difficultiesbe aware of authority n权力；权势；管辖权(教材P39)The large numbers reflect the centralised authority in Chinas feudal society，.这些庞大的数字反映了中国封建社会的中央集权。Who gave you authority to do this?谁给你权力这样做的？authority o有关的权威；的专家authori
9、ty for有的权力carry authority有权威，有势力(指人)；有影响have authority over (或with)对有权力He is an authority on international law.他是一位国际法权威。完成句子当局不干涉我们。_did not interfere with us.她被认为是该问题的主要权威。Shes looked on as_.【答案】The authoritiesthe leading authority on the subject distinction n区别，分清；差别(between)(教材P39)Different cost
10、umes and hair accessories serve as distinctions of rank and position，.不同的服装，头发配件作为等级和地位的差别，Employers should hire men and women without distinction.雇主用人应不分男女。without distinction无差别with distinction以优异成绩，以杰出的表现to make a distinction区别distinct adj.明显的，清晰的， 不同的distinct from与截然不同distinctive adj.独特的He passe
11、d the examination with distinction.他以优异成绩通过考试。完成句子我们应该分清是非。We should_right and wrong.莫扎特在风格上与海顿截然不同。Mozarts style is quite_Haydns.【答案】make a distinction betweendistinct from gaze v& n凝视，注视(at/on/upon/into)(教材P41) I gaze my last upon the river bank，.乘鄂诸而反顾念She turned to gaze admiringly at her husband
12、.她转过身来赞赏地凝视她的丈夫。He turned his gaze to the new comer.他把目光移到新来的人身上。stand at gaze站着呆望gaze at凝视， 注视gaze on/upon vt.凝视(注视)明辨异同stare at/glance at/gaze at/glare ataw特别表示“睁大眼睛凝视”，并含有“惊奇”、“傲慢”或“茫然”的意思。glance at指看一下或瞥一眼(有意识的)。gaze at表示“目不转睛地看”，并含有“惊叹”、“羡慕”或“入迷”的意思。glare at表示“凶狠而且带有威胁性的瞪眼睛”。选词填空(stare at/glanc
13、e at/gaze at/glare at)She_it for some time, then added.“You dont need bookcases at all.”The noble_the blank sheet of paper for a few seconds.Men in shirt sleeves stood outside their houses and_us.She_him shyly and then lowered her eyes.【答案】gazed atstared atglared atglanced at in memory of纪念to the me
14、mory of(教材P41)In memory of the poet, the Dragon Boat Festival is still held every year on the anniversary of his death.为纪念这位诗人，每年在他逝世周年纪念日时都仍然举行龙舟节。He founded the charity in memory of his late wife.为了纪念他已故的妻子，他创办了这一慈善事业。I went to the exhibition in memory of Lei Feng.我参观了纪念雷锋展览会。in honour of为纪念；为庆祝；向
15、表示敬意in favour of支持；赞成in praise of称赞； 歌颂in search of寻找；试图发现in defence of保卫，为辩护in support of支持， 支援in place of代替He spoke out in favour of reforms.他(大胆)发言，表示赞成改革。Flags were hung out in honour of the state visit.到处悬挂旗帜以庆祝这次国事访问。The soldiers fought bravely in defence of their country.士兵们为保卫他们的国家英勇作战。We ca
16、n use plastic in place of wood or metal in industry.我们在工业中能用塑料代替木材或金属。完成句子他为怀念他的朋友而写了那首诗。He wrote the poem_his friend.总的说来，我赞成这个提议。On the whole, Im_the proposal.我对他的工作赞扬不已，怎么说也不嫌过分。I cannot say enough_his work.总统讲话支持武器禁运。The president spoke_a ban on arms supplies.【答案】in memory ofin favour ofin prais
17、e ofin support of如何写人物介绍【写作任务】根据下列内容，用英语写一篇介绍世界著名童话作家安徒生(Hans Christian Anderson)的短文。词数100左右。他生于1805年。十一岁丧父。由于家庭贫穷，童年时期没能上学，他跟人学习缝纫技术。十四岁时到一剧院工作。后来在一些热心人的帮助下上了学。1828年接受高等教育( higher education)。毕业后献身于文学(literature)。他坚持写小说、诗歌等。他努力创作，获得很大成功。他一生共创作了一百六十多个故事。1875年去世。遣词造句.词汇1家庭贫穷_2送某人上学_3在的帮助下_4上学_5接受高等教育_
18、6毕业后_7献身于_8努力_9获得很大成功_10创作_【答案】1.being poor/because his family was poor2send sb.to school3.with the help of4.attend school/ go to school5.receive/ begin his college life6.after graduation7.work on/be devoted to8work hard9.achieve great successpose/create.句式1由于家庭贫穷，无法送他上学。_， the family couldnt send h
19、im to school.2后来在一些热心人的帮助下上了学。Later，_some kind people, Anderson_go to school.3毕业后他开始从事文学创作。After graduation he began to _.4他努力创作，获得很大成功。His hard work_.5他死于1875年，他一生共创作了一百六十多个故事。He died in 1875, _more than 160 stories.【答案】1.Being poor2.with the help of；had the chance to3.work on literature4.brought h
20、im great success5.leaving the world妙笔成篇_【参考范文】Anderson was a worldfamous fairy tale writer.He was born in 1805.His father died when he was only eleven.Being poor, the family couldnt send him to school.He had to go and learn sewing to make a living.At the age of fourteen, he went to work at a theatre
21、.Later, with the help of some kind people, Anderson had the chance to go to school.In 1828, he began his college life.After graduation he began to work on literature.He kept on writing stories and poems.His hard work brought him great success.He died in 1875, leaving the world more than 160 stories.
22、学业分层测评(六).单词拼写1In football teamwork is even more important than i_skill.2This winters snowfall in the south was so huge that some roofs c_under the weight of snow.3In a kingdom, the emperor has the s_power over every one.4For some time, she_(凝视) at a pair of furlined high boots on display.5The poor
23、woman was buried in_(悲痛) after her son died.6A dictionary is an_(极为有用的) aid in learning a new language.7We should make a_(区别) between right and wrong.8She now has a_over the people she used to take orders from.9The problem will be discussed at length in_(随后的) chapters.10Amity(和睦友好) between the two n
24、ations will contribute to the p_of the region.【答案】1.individual2.collapsed3.supreme4gazed5.grief6.invaluable7.distinction8authority9.subsequent10.prosperity.阅读理解A【导学号：04940034】(2016河北省三市高三年级第二次联考)In 1971 we were living in Wichita，KansasLincoln was about seven，Brendan was three and Kristen was a baby.
25、Mom was staying with us during the holidays.On Christmas Eve I stayed up very late.I was totally alone with my thoughts，alternating between joy and sorrow，and I got to thinking about my paper route(送报历程)，that tree，what my mother had said to me and how dad had tried to make things better.I heard a no
26、ise in the kitchen and discovered that it was mom.She couldnt sleep either and had gotten up to make herself a cup of hot tea which made her feel better.As she waited for the water to boil，she walked into the living room and discovered me there.She saw my open Bible and asked me what I was reading.W
27、hen I told her，she asked if I would read it to her and I did.When the kettle began to whistle，she went and made her tea.She came back.I told her how happy I was that she was with us for Christmas and how I wished that dad could have lived to see his grandchildren and to enjoy this time because he al
28、ways loved Christmas so much.It got very quiet for a moment and then she said，“ Do you remember that time on Twelve Mile Road when you bought that tree with your paper route money？”“Yes，” I said，“ Ive just been thinking about it you know.”She hesitated for a long moment，as though something was bottl
29、ed up so deeply inside her soul that it might take surgery to get it out.Finally，great tears rolled down her face and she cried，“ Oh, son, please forgive me.That time and that Christmas have been a burden on my heart for twentyfive years.I wish your dad were here so I could tell him how sorry I am f
30、or what I said.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。“我”和三个孩子以及“我”的母亲居住在一起。圣诞夜，“我”熬夜未睡，意外发现母亲也未入睡；回忆往事，她失声痛哭。1How many children did the author have?AOne.BTwo.CThree.DFour.【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的“Lincoln was about seven，Brendan was three and Kristen was a baby”可知，作者有三个孩子，故C项正确。【答案】C2What do we learn about the authors father?
31、AHe lived with the author.BHe loved his grandsons.CHe loved his wife deeply.DHe had passed away.【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段中的“and how I wished that dad could have lived to see his grandchildren”可推知，作者的父亲已经去世，故D项正确。【答案】D3Why couldnt the authors mother fall asleep?ABecause she needed to care for the children.BBec
32、ause she remembered the previous thing.CBecause she wanted the author to read for her.DBecause she was unwilling to live with the author.【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Finally，great tears rolled down her face and she cried，.That time and that Christmas have been a burden on my heart for twentyfive years.I wish
33、your dad were here so I could tell him how sorry I am for what I said.”可知，母亲想起了以前圣诞节的事，对自己所做的事感到难过，因此无法入眠，故B项正确。【答案】B4What is likely to be described in the next paragraph?AHow they would celebrate the Christmas.BHow the authors father supported the family.CWhat happened to the authors parents in the
34、 past.DThe reason for the authors parents divorce.【解析】根据最后一段母亲所说的话“That time and that Christmas have been a burden on my heart for twentyfive years.I wish your dad were here so I could tell him how sorry I am for what I said”可推知，母亲想起了以前圣诞节的事，对自己所做的事感到难过；据此可以判断，下文将叙述发生在作者父母身上的故事，故C项正确。【答案】CBSleep sci
35、entist YingHui Fu at the University of California, San Francisco, says “We do not know why some humans need more sleep；why some humans need less sleep；why, when we do not sleep, we do not function well.We just do not know much about sleep at all.” But scientists now know: A team led by Professor Fu
36、has reported the first genetic link to how much sleep we need.The team was looking for a natural clock in the body that controls sleep and wakefulness.What they found was a genetic abnormality(反常)People who have this mutation(突变) need less sleep than others.But keep in mind that the scientists say t
37、his mutated gene may be rare.The study involved two members of an extended family.They did fine on just six hours of sleep a day.Studies have shown that over time, most humans need eight to eight and a half hours of sleep for the best health.To test their theories, the scientists genetically enginee
38、red the mutation in mice.The mice with the mutation needed less sleep than normal mice.They were also more active even after being kept awake.The researchers will continue to study the mice to test whether the gene is related to other medical conditions.And they will study whether it is involved in
39、controlling sleep quantity alone, or also what scientists call the “wakefulnessbehavioral drive.” This drive is important for getting food, shelter and mates.How you sleep can be as important as how much you sleepespecially for newborn babies.The study found that more than onethird of the pictures i
40、n womens magazines showed babies in unsafe sleep positions.They showed babies sleeping on their sides or stomachs.The academy says babies should sleep on their backs.It says they should be placed on a separate sleep surface from their parents, without blankets, pillows or other soft bedding.【语篇解读】人们
41、为什么需要睡眠？睡眠和人体的什么有关呢？本文就这个问题进行了最新的报道，报道了睡眠时间和基因突变有着一定的关系。5What sleep scientist YingHui Fu says at the beginning shows_.Arare scientists would like to do sleep researchBsleep research is a difficult academic projectCscientists will soon discover the sleep ruleDlittle is known about the basic need for
42、sleep【解析】推理判断题。通过YingHui Fu的话我们可以看出有好多的关于睡眠的基本问题科学家们还没有解决，还仍然是个谜。【答案】D6Sleep scientists found that_.Athe family sleep only for six hour a day are unhealthyBa genetic mutation plays an important role in sleep timeCeveryone must have aneighthour sleep a dayDa natural clock in the body is same for ever
43、yone【解析】细节理解题。从第二段的第二、三句可以判断出B项正确；从第二段的倒数第二句“They did fine on just six hours of sleep a day.”可以判断出A项不正确；C项太绝对；D项不科学。【答案】B7The babys best sleep position is_.Asleeping on their sidesBsleeping on their stomachsCsleeping on their backsDsleeping on their bellies【解析】细节理解题。从最后一段的倒数第二句话“The academy says bab
44、ies should sleep on their backs.”可以得知本题的正确答案为C。【答案】C8From this passage we can learn_.Aa persons sleep time is connected with a persons geneBa genetic abnormality can cause more sleep timeCthe gene is just controlling sleep quantity aloneDsleep position doesnt influence sleep time【解析】细节理解题。从第一段的最后一句话
45、可以看出A项是正确的；从第二段的第二、三句话可以判断出B项是不正确的；从第四段的第二句话可以看出这个事实还有待进一步考证；从最后一段第一句话可以判断出D项也是不正确的。【答案】A.短文改错One year ago，I had a special English lesson hold at a railway station.It was quite different from the regular English classeswe were familiar to, for we had no textbooks，no blackboard or no fixed seats.Gath
46、ering at the entrance of the station，we told to collect as many English words and sentences as possible here.Curious and excited，we walked around the station and looked everywhere, search for any information in English.Whenever an English word comes into sight，the class would burst into the cheers a
47、s if we had discovered a new world.With the Chinese translation and vividly pictures，we could figure out its meaning with ease.Now，this unforgettable lesson still encourages me to be an active learner where I go.【答案】One year ago，I had a special English lesson at a railway station.It was quite differ
48、ent from the regular English classeswe were familiar ，for we had no textbooks，no blackboard no fixed seats.Gathering at the entrance of the station，we told to collect as many English words and sentences as possible .Curious and excited，we walked around the station and looked everywhere, for any info
49、rmation in English.Whenever an English word into sight，the class would burst into the cheers as if we had discovered a new world.With the Chinese translation and pictures，we could figure out its meaning with ease.Now，this unforgettable lesson still encourages me to be an active learner I go.翻译句子1他一到
50、车站就给我打了电话。(onv.ing)_2那儿有一块碑纪念死去的人。(in memory of)_3他的忠告对我很有价值。(be of great value)_4人们曾经普遍地认为太阳环绕地球运转。(It was once a common belief that)_5他投身于各种社会活动。(throw oneself into)_【答案】1.On arriving at the station, he called me up.2There is a monument in memory of those who died.3His advice is of great value to me.4It was once a common belief that the sun moved round the earth.5He throws himself into various social activities.