1、重点识记词汇1.lose face 丢脸2.cheek n面颊3flight n飞行；航班 4.major adj.主要的5in general 总的来说；通常 6.turn ones back to 背对；背弃7defend against 保卫以免受 8.adult n成人；成年人 adj.成人的；成熟的9function n作用；功能；职能 vi.起作用；运转 10.approach vt.& vi.接近；靠近；走近 n接近；方法；途径11facial adj.面部的face n脸 12.anger n怒气；怒火angry adj.生气的13likely adj.可能的be likely
2、 to 很可能；有希望14ease n安逸；舒适 vt.减轻(痛苦；忧虑)at ease 舒适；快活；自由自在15statement n陈述；说明state v陈述；说明16greet vi.& vt.迎接；问候greeting n迎接；问候；招呼17curious adj.好奇的curiously adv.好奇地curiosity n好奇心18association n社团；联系；联想associate v把联系起来19defend vt.保护；保卫defence n防御；保卫20misunderstand vt.误解；误会misunderstanding n误解； 误会21spoken a
3、dj.口语的unspoken adj.未说出口的；非口语的22simply adv.简单地；只simple adj.简单的；单纯的；天真的23subjective adj.主观的subject n主题；对象24truly adv.真实地；真诚地；真正地true adj.真实的truth n真实；真理25respectful adj.恭敬的respect n尊敬，尊重；方面；敬意 vt.尊敬，尊重；遵守26represent vt.代表；象征representation n代表，代表团；代理representative adj.代表性的 n代表，代理人必背经典句式1.After half an
4、hour of waiting for their flight to arrive，I saw several young people enter the waiting area looking around curiously.在等了半小时之后，我看到几个年轻人走进了等候区，好奇地向四周张望。2They shook hands and then kissed each other twice on each cheek，since that is the French custom when adults meet people they know.两个人握了握手，并且在对方的面颊上吻
5、了两下，因为这是法国的习俗，法国成年人见到熟人就是这么做的。3We can often be wrong about each other，so it is an amazing thing that we understand each other as well as we do!尽管我们常常会彼此误解，但我们仍能做到彼此理解，这真是件令人惊奇的事啊！4The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Colombia，closely followed by Julia Smith from Britain.第一个到达的是从哥伦比亚来的托尼加西
6、亚，随后紧跟着的是英国的朱莉娅史密斯。5.She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands, as if in defence.她后退了几步，看上去有些吃惊，并举起了手，好像是在自卫。构词记忆achievement /tivmnt/ nC功绩；成就adjustment /dstmnt/ nC&U调整；调节advertisement /dvtIsmnt/ nC广告announcement /nansmnt/ nC&U通知；通告；布告.词汇与派生A语境填词1As is wellknown，a white pigeon represe
7、nts(代表)peace.2As you approach(接近) the town，the first building you see is the church.3It isnt likely (可能的)that I should accept such an offer as that.4In some countries，a visitor will be greeted(问候)with a kiss on the cheek.5The major(主要的) subjects in senior high schools are Chinese，English and mathema
8、tics.6You must give an explanation to her，in case she might misunderstand (误解)you.7The brain performs a very important function(功能)for it controls the bodys nervous system.8Try to avoid being subjective (主观的) and onesided when looking at problems.9At the airport，he kissed me goodbye on the cheek (面颊
9、)10This place had too many associations(联想) with my childhood.B用所给词的适当形式填空11He made a face at the baby and his facial expression amused her.(face)12This is just his spoken excuse，and there is an unspoken reason for his doing that.(speak)13It was curious that he should have given in to curiosity and
10、opened the letter addressed to his sister.(curious)14In time of war，lots of money will be spent on defence and many defensive measures will be taken to defend a country from being attacked.(defend)15To tell you the truth，Im truly grateful for your helping me make my dream come true. (true)16It was s
11、tated in his statement that they would not give in to the pressure from the US.(state).短语运用A用方框内所给动词短语的适当形式填空lose face，turn ones back to，take action，keep a record of，defend.against，look sb.in the eye，be likely to，put sb.at ease，show respect for17Tickets are likely to be expensive because its the sin
12、gers last concert in Beijing.18Its no good taking action without a plan.19She has always been honest with Tom，and Tom always shows respect for her for that.20Can you look me in the eye and say you didnt break the window?21He handed her a cup of coffee to put her at ease.22When he failed to beat his
13、opponent，he felt he had lost face with his friends.23Steps are being taken to defend the city against attack.24Hes always been kind to me.I cant just turn my back to him now because hes ill and poor.25My wife is used to keeping a record of our daily expenses.B用方框内所给短语填空26In general，most teenagers no
14、w listen to rock music.However，John likes classical music better.27In most cases，food poisoning happens during summer.28The risk of affection hasnt decreasedon the contrary，it has increased.29I was wondering why you seemed to want to keep everybody at a distance.30Nurses do all they can to make pati
15、ents feel at ease.经典句式31You see her step back appearing surprised，and take a few steps away from Mr.Garcia.你看到她吃惊地往后退，离开加西亚先生几步。32Since you wouldnt listen，how can you learn anything?你不听，怎么能学到东西呢？33It is necessary that we master a foreign language.我们掌握一门外语是必要的。34She was the first woman to win the gol
16、d medal in the Olympic Games.她是第一位获奥运会金牌的女子。35She left the room in a hurry as if (she was/were) angry.她匆匆忙忙离开房间好像很生气的样子。1 represent v.代表；象征(symbolize)；表示；描绘(show)；声称(claim)多词一义represent，stand for，be on behalf of represent sb./sth.as/to be.宣称某人为；把某事叙述为represent sth.to sb.向某人说明(传达)某事be representative
17、of是的代表；是中典型的stand for代表；象征on behalf of sb.on ones behalf为了某人；代替某人We divided ourselves into different groups which represented different countries，such as China，Japan，America，the UK.我们分成了几个不同的小组，分别代表不同的国家，例如中国、日本、美国、英国。(湖南书面表达)In the afternoon，you together with some of our student representatives are
18、 going to visit the Haihe River and enjoy the beautiful scenery there.下午你和我们的几个学生代表将去参观海河并欣赏那儿的美景。(天津书面表达)夯实基础语法填空(1)What does “VIP” stand for?(2)The popular press tends to represent him as an environmental leader.(3)The subject is so difficult；I really dont know how to represent it to you.(4)This t
19、ype of training is representative of the management characteristic of the company.2 approach vt.& vi.靠近，接近(draw near)；走近；接洽；n.方法(means)；接近；通道；路径(path，road)；接洽；建议应试指导作为高级词汇替换come nearan approach to.(做某事的)方法/途径；接近，靠近at the approach of在快到的时候be approaching 快到了(just) around/round the corner(时间上)临近地，马上，快要
20、；(距离上)紧邻地，很近地When I approached，they grew silent.当我走近时，他们就不说话了。Lets take a new approach to the problem.让我们用一个新方法来处理这个问题。夯实基础(1)With the time for graduation approaching，we are busy with our papers.With the time for graduation just around the corner，we are busy with our papers.(用corner短语改写句子)As the tim
21、e for graduation is approaching/drawing near，we are busy with our papers. (用as引导时间状语从句)(2)When we approached the city center，we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height.Approaching the city center，we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height.(用现在分词短语作时间状语改写句子)3 defend vt.防御；保护，保卫(protec
22、t)；辩解；辩白；(为)辩护(to say or write in support of)多词一义defend，guard，protect，be in defense ofdefend sb./sth.from/against sb./sth.保护某人(物)免受伤害；保卫某人(物)defend oneself against sth.为自己辩护in defens(c)e of保卫；为辩护in ones defense为某人辩护Every man who could fight was now committed to defend the ridge.每个能够参加战斗的男子现在都决心要保卫这条
23、山脊。Police chiefs strongly defended police conduct against a wave of criticism.针对批评的浪潮，警察局长们极力为警方的行为进行辩护。图解助记夯实基础(1)语法填空He made a long speech defending(defend) his views from objections.They defended themselves against being attacked(attack)The best defense(defend) is a good offense.(2)He has hired a
24、 lawyer to defend him against his action.He has hired a lawyer in his defense against his action.(用defense改写句子)4 similar adj.相像的；类似的多词一义similar，alike，parallel be similar to和相似be similar in在方面相似be different from和不同be the same as和一样My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers.我的教学风格和多数教
25、师相似。 夯实基础语法填空(1)Sporting competition is different from other competitions.(2)You should see something similar to figure 2.(3)Can we be the same as before?(4)Cars must stop at red traffic lights；similarly(similar), bicycles should stop too.5 rank n.等级；军衔；v.排名；名列 应试指导非谓语动词句法功能的考查rank.as.将某人评定为He event
26、ually rose to the rank of captain.他终于升职当上了船长。The report ranks the UK 20th out of 22 advanced nations.报告中把英国排在22个先进国家中的第20位。夯实基础(1)语法填空Word came that Chinese sports delegation(代表团) had won 9 medals in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi，Russia，ranking(rank) the 12th of the medal list.We all rank him as
27、 a firstclass painter.(2)完成句子The United States ranks first(名列第一) in the mortality rate.This song by Phoenix Legend is quite popular with people of all ranks(各个基层的人)6 in general 总的来说；通常；一般(大体)来说(as a whole；usually)多词一义in general，generally (speaking)，as a general rulegenerally speaking总的来说，一般说来in shor
28、t/brief/sum简而言之；总之on the wholeto be short/briefto sum up总的来说in conclusion总而言之all in all总的来说in one/a word总之In general，Chinas painting was flowering after Han Dynasty.一般来说，中国的绘画在汉朝就已经成熟了。夯实基础同义句改写In general，about 10% of the candidates are eventually offered positions.(1)Generally speaking，about 10% of
29、 the candidates are eventually offered positions.(2)Generally，about 10% of the candidates are eventually offered positions.7 in most cases在大多数情况下；在大多数场合下应试指导(1)in no case位于句首时倒装的考查(2)case作先行词时定语从句的考查in case以防(万一)in case of万一，如果发生in any case无论如何；总之in no case决不(置于句首，引起倒装)as is often the case这是常有的事as t
30、he case may be视情况而定，看状况In most cases，the answer to this question is no.大部分情况下，这个问题的答案是否定的。It may rain；youd better take an umbrella in case.可能会下雨，你最好带把伞，以防万一。In no case should you give up.你决不应该放弃。特别提醒(1)in case可单独使用，也可后接句子，跟句子时，从句中可用虚拟语气(should)do。(2)当case作先行词且定语从句中不缺少主要成分时，要用where引导定语从句。思考表达“决不”的短语还
31、有：at no time，by no means，under no circumstances，on no account，in no way，on no condition等。夯实基础(1)选择方框内的短语填空As is often the case with him，he was late for class.Keep the windows closed in case it rains/(should) rain.In no case have I noticed that.(2)语法填空Ill be out for some time.In case anything importa
32、nt happens/(should) happen(happen)，call me up immediately.As is often the case，she is punctual.Today，well discuss a number of cases where beginners of English fail to use the language properly.1 However，people from places like Spain，Italy or South American countries approach others closely and are m
33、ore likely to touch them.然而，来自西班牙、意大利或南美国家的人会站在离别人很近的地方，而且很可能接触对方。be likely to do.可能做It is likely that.可能It is possible (for sb.) to do.(某人)可能做It is possible that.可能It is probable that.可能Not likely.不会；不可能。It seems to me that hes likely to know the answer.在我看来，他很可能知道答案。If this is your first baby，its
34、far more likely that youll get to the hospital too early.如果是第一胎，你很有可能会过早地赶到医院。特别提醒(1)likely既可以用人也可以用物作主语。(2)possible和probable表示客观上有可能，不能以人作主语。probable的可能性比possible大。夯实基础(1)They are likely to be fired by the company because of their fault.It is likely that they will be fired by the company because of
35、 their fault.(用it作形式主语改写句子)(2)The microphone enabled them to keep in touch；in other words，it made it possible for them to contact each other(他们之间相互交流成为可能)2单元语法用ing形式改写下列句子(1)The man who is speaking to the teacher is his father.The man speaking to the teacher is his father.(2)In the years that follow
36、ed，he worked even harder.In the following years，he worked even harder.(3)While he was waiting for the bus，he read a copy of China Daily.While waiting for the bus，he read a copy of China Daily.(4)Her mother died in 1990，and left her with her younger brother.Her mother died in 1990，leaving her with he
37、r younger brother.(5)If you use your head，you will find a way.Using your head，you will find a way.高考题组.短文改错(2011辽宁)In early January this year，the rate of UFO reports were steady，around three per weeks.When，however，on Monday，January 16，a science fiction film about visitors to outer space was shown on
38、 television，there was the immediate increase in reports of sightings from all parts of the States.The commanding officer，Wayne Tyler，who directly responsible for the study of all such reports，decided to making his findings known.They wrote an article，which said that all UFO reports could be explaine
39、d for quite naturally by aircraft movements.Follow this explanation，there was a rapid drop in the number of reported sightings，because the rate remained above the previous level.答案In early January this year，the rate of UFO reports steady，around three per .When，however，on Monday，January 16，a science
40、fiction film about visitors outer space was shown on television，there was immediate increase in reports of sightings from all parts of the States.The commanding officer，Wayne Tyler，who directly responsible for the study of all such reports，decided to his findings known. wrote an article，which said t
41、hat all UFO reports could be explained for quite naturally by aircraft movements. this explanation，there was a rapid drop in the number of reported sightings， the rate remained above the previous level.写作常用句翻译1第一幅图告诉我们要脚踏实地，小心不要被暂时的成功冲昏了头脑。(represent)(2012上海书面表达)The first painting represents that we
42、 should remain grounded and be cautious of being carried away with temporary success.2随着教师节的临近，今年我们班决定换一种方式举行一场晚会来庆祝这个重要的节日。(approach)(2012陕西书面表达)As Teachers Day was approaching，our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day for a change this year.3我曾经有过类似的经历。(similar)(2011广东读写任务)O
43、nce I had a similar experience.模拟题组.语法填空1He refused to sell the old house，for it had too many pleasant associations with his childhood.2At the meeting they discussed three different approaches to the study of mathematics.3American people are wondering whether the newlyelected president and his admin
44、istration will keep the nation safe and defend it against any terrorist attack in the future.4Anyone who has spent time with children is aware of the difference in the way boys and girls respond to similar(similarity) situations.5He got a high mark，ranking(rank) first in his class.6A sign was put(pu
45、t) up to remind the drivers of the danger.7In case of fire，all exits must be kept clear.8While watching(watch) television，we heard the doorbell ring.9The lecture，starting(start) at 7：00 pm last night，was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.10Tsinghua University，founded(found) in 1
46、911，is home to a great number of outstanding figures.单句改错1I majored English when learning in university.majored后加上in2When approaching for the house，they found something unusual，so they stopped to have a look.去掉for3Speak clearly，or youll make yourself misunderstand.misunderstandmisunderstood4I am a l
47、ittle nervous.Give me a cup of tea to put me for ease.forat5The Olympic mascots are the Olympic flame，the fish，the panda，the Tibetan antelope and the swallow, represent a close group of friends.representrepresenting6Technologically spoken，Chinas Change project does better than any earlier project of
48、 the same kind.spokenspeaking7They were hidden in the forest to avoid having found by the enemies.havingbeing8Having disappointed at failing in the math exam，John wouldnt like to talk about it to his parents.Having后加上been9Have you been to Australia，which is an Englishspoken country？EnglishspokenEngl
49、ishspeaking10Wise teachers know its impossible for all the students to learn all the subjects well because none of them are not fit for them.noneall.写作句式升级训练If you meet with more difficulties，you must work harder.(素材来源于2014山东写作)The more difficulties you meet with，the harder you must work.(用“the比较级”句
50、式改写句子).阅读理解AMany of the most valuable and historical books that have been sold in the past few decades have changed hands by auction，with bidding sometimes going into the millions.Here is a list of some of the most lucrative sales of recent years.Codex LeicesterLeonardo da Vincis Codex Leicester hol
51、ds the record as the most expensive book sold to date.It contains the famous artists notes about the links between art and science，and is illustrated with drawings to support his observations.In 1994，Bill Gates，the founder of Microsoft，purchased it for 30.8 million.Gospels of Henry the LionOne of th
52、e most expensive books in the world is Gospels of Henry the Lion, which experts think dates back to about 1188.This ancient work includes 50 paintings which document Henrys search for power as the ruler of Brunswick.The manuscript was produced by Benedictine monks and changed hands recently in 1983，
53、when it was sold for 12 million.Magna CartaA manuscript of the Magna Carta，first issued in 1215 to define individual rights and freedom under English law，was sold at auction recently.This document was produced during King Johns ruling period.Owned by the Ross Perot Foundation，it was the only copy st
54、ill in private hands until it was bought by David Rubinstein of the Carlyle Group，who wanted to return it to the National Archives.The final selling price was 21.3 million.Birds of AmericaArtist and author James Audubons Birds of America was instrumental in introducing the range of birds that exist
55、to people around the world.With more than 400 paintings of different species，Audubon used them to create handpainted engraved plates，which were sold between 1827 and 1838.The complex work was sold at auction in 2000 for 8.8 million.1Of the following，which is the most valuable?AMagna Carta.BCodex Lei
56、cester.CBirds of America.DGospels of Henry the Lion.答案B解析细节理解题。由文中的“Leonardo da Vincis Codex Leicester holds the record as the most expensive book sold to date.”可知答案。2Magna Carta differs from the other books in that .Ait is the first published of the fourBit is the longest one of the fourCit is the
57、only one lacking paintingsDit is the latest sold one答案C解析细节理解题。由文中的“and is illustrated with drawings to support his observations”可知，第一本书有插图说明；由文中的“This ancient work includes 50 paintings which document Henrys search for power as the ruler of Brunswick.”可知，第二本书有插图说明；由文中的“With more than 400 paintings
58、of different species，Audubon used them to create handpainted engraved plates”可知，第四本书也有插图说明。因此Magna Carta不同于其他三部著作的地方在于其没有插图说明，故选C。3According to the passage，we learn that Birds of America .Awas written by Benedictine monksBwas owned by the Ross Perot FoundationCcontains James Audubons ideas about art
59、 and scienceDincludes over 400 paintings of different species of birds答案D解析细节理解题。由文中的“With more than 400 paintings of different species，Audubon used them to create handpainted engraved plates”可知D项正确。4What do we learn from the passage?AIn 1994，Gospels of Henry the Lion was sold for 12 million.BThe pa
60、intings in Birds of America became handpainted engraved plates.CDavid Rubinstein has returned Magna Carta to the National Archives.DCodex Leicester defines individual rights and freedom under English law.答案B解析细节理解题。由最后一段中的“With more than 400 paintings of different species，Audubon used them to create
61、 handpainted engraved plates”可知B项正确。BThe major difference between a rabbit and a hare is that the young of a hare are born openeyed and furred.The rabbits young are born naked and with closed eyes.Hare are able to leave the nest soon after they are born but rabbits dont even open their eyes for 710
62、days.Some people say that the length of the ears is part of the difference but the Arctic hare have short ears while hare outside of Arctic areas have long ears.The Arctic hare look a lot different from the rabbits and the hare that you see anywhere outside of the Arctic.In the summertime the Arctic
63、 hare are brown with black flecks.This helps to camouflage it during the growing season.When the weather starts to change，the Arctic hare start to change too.So that during the winter its coat is completely white.This change helps to protect it during the winter.The ears of an Arctic hare are so sma
64、ll to help keep the hare warm during the cold winters on the tundra(冻原)The small ears do not have a lot of area to have the blood vessels exposed to the cold so more heat is kept down in the body to help the hare stay warm.The Arctic hare have the worlds smallest “Big Foot”The feet of an Arctic hare
65、 are huge compared to other rabbits.Having big feet is like having snowshoes.They help them to stay on top of the snow.If they could not do this，they wouldnt be able to get away from their predators(掠食动物)The Arctic hare sit out on the tundra in large groups.Whenever threatened by a wolf or fox or ot
66、her predators，they scatter in all directions.This makes it harder for them to be caught.It looks sort of like big snowballs jumping around the tundra.5Which of the following is the characteristic of a hare?ABaby hare are born with their eyes closed.BBaby hare are born naked with their eyes open.CHar
67、es feet are bigger compared with those of other rabbits.DHare run in the same direction when faced with danger.答案C解析细节理解题。由第四段中的“The feet of an Arctic hare are huge compared to other rabbits.”可知C项正确。从第一段可排除A、B两项，从最后一段可排除D项。6What does the underlined word “camouflage” in the second paragraph mean?ATo
68、protect sth./sb.from cold.BTo hide sth./sb.by looking like things around.CTo strengthen sb./sth.to fit in with the environment.DTo decorate sb./sth.to look more beautiful.答案B解析词义猜测题。由第二段的内容可知，北极兔的颜色会变化，其主要是为了适应环境，保护自己免受伤害。7Why are the ears of an Arctic hare so small?ATo help them stay warm.BTo get a
69、way from their enemies.CTo keep them healthier.DTo protect their blood vessels.答案A解析细节理解题。由第三段最后一句话“The small ears do not have a lot of area to have the blood vessels exposed to the cold so more heat is kept down in the body to help the hare stay warm.”可知A项正确。8What can be inferred from the last two
70、paragraphs?AThe Arctic hare have the worlds smallest feet.BThe Arctic hares feet are big for their size.CThe Arctic hare run away together in large groups.DThe Arctic hare are easy to catch on the tundra.答案B解析推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“The Arctic hare have the worlds smallest Big Foot”可知，它们的脚相对于它们的个头有点大，其余选项与事实
71、不符。.完形填空When my aunt，Holly，was 15 years old，she suffered from MS，a disease that attacks the central nervous system.Whats scary is that its not clear what causes MS or when it will 9 .When it first struck Holly，she had just finished her political science degree and held an admirable 10 .Her legs weak
72、ened，and she 11 that she felt like she was a little child again，relearning to 12 .We kept our fingers crossed that by 13 her legs regularly，she could return to normal.But soon，she lost both her job and her longtime boyfriend.The girl， 14 happy and active，became moody(情绪多变的)and quiet， 15 to go out be
73、cause her hands 16 so much when she held anything.Its a completely 17 feeling to watch a healthy relative take a turn for the 18 .But we，the whole extended family，all held on 19 Hollys illness.Instead of going golfing every week，grandfather worked around the house.Grandmother，almost 70，continued to
74、work to help pay 20 bills.My parents remained 21 all the time through my aunts worst mood changes.Even my sister and I were there just for 22 .The hardest part was the feeling that Holly was unable to 23 anything we did for her，complaining about everything and everybody.Finally came the day when we
75、saw her 24 ，when we all went to cheer her on in the annual MS walkathon(a walk that MS patients take to recover)Despite the freezing wind，I 25 the rest of my family.When the walk was over，Holly 26 introduced my sister and me to her friends who had come along to support her.I was able to see how just
76、 a little care can mean more than physical 27 .Most importantly，Ive learned through this whole 28 with my family that，no matter what we have to suffer，we have a wonderful support group around us that will always catch us before any of us falls.9A.happen Bstrike Cdisappear Dlose答案B解析根据第一段第三句“When it
77、first struck Holly.”可知，这里指疾病的发作。strike(疾病、灾难等)侵袭。10A.record Bjob Cbaby Dambition答案B解析根据第一段最后一句中的“she lost both her job”可知，这里指她完成政治学学位之后有了一份令人羡慕的工作(job)。11A.warned BpredictedCjoked Dannounced答案C解析本句中的“she felt like she was a little child again”表明，当时Holly开玩笑(joke)说自己的状况。12A.walk Brun Cthink Dspeak答案A解
78、析本句中的“Her legs weakened.”说明Holly的腿变得无力，她得像小孩一样重新学习走路(walk)。13A.moving BtreatingCresting Dstretching答案B解析我们祈祷通过定期治疗她的双腿，她能恢复正常。因为Holly的腿出现了问题，所以需要看医生并进行治疗。treat治疗，医治。14A.once Blater Cforever Dnever答案A解析由“became moody(情绪多变的)and quiet”可知，这与以前的“happy and active”是相反的样子。once曾经，以前。15A.frightened Bdiscourag
79、edCdisappointed Dembarrassed答案D解析因为姑姑的手在握东西时会抖，所以她觉得出门会让她很难堪。embarrassed难堪的，尴尬的。16A.waved Bshook Cclapped Dseized答案B解析第一段说明这种病使Holly的中枢神经系统受损。句中的“when she held anything”说明这种病使她的双手不能像正常人一样，故用shake“抖动”。17A.strange BrealChelpless Dmeaningless答案C解析看到一位健康的亲人的身体状况变得越来越糟是一种完全无可奈何的感受。helpless无助的，符合语境。18A.be
80、tter Bmore Cworse Dless答案C解析参见上题解析。19A.through BtoCwith Dafter答案A解析下文作者一一列举了全家人在Holly患病期间坚持不懈的做法。through从头到尾，自始至终。20A.individual BextraCprivate Dmedical答案D解析因为Holly的病情需要治疗，所以70岁的奶奶还在为支付姑姑的医药费而工作。21A.relaxed BconcernedCactive Dcrazy答案B解析在姑姑情绪变化最糟糕的时候，“我”的父母依然关心她。concerned关心的，符合语境。22A.relief BcommentC
81、profit Dreward答案A解析甚至妹妹和“我”也在那里为姑姑减轻痛苦。relief(焦虑、痛苦等的)减轻，符合语境。23A.notice BreceiveCappreciate Dbelieve答案C解析下文中的“plaining about everything and everybody.”说明，Holly没有感激我们为她做的事。appreciate感激，符合语境。24A.joy BdevotionCattitude Dchange答案D解析下文作者谈到了Holly在参加这次的MS walkathon后的变化(change)。25A.joined Bleft Cpersuaded
82、Dsearched答案A解析根据第三段倒数第二句“.Holly introduced my sister and me.”说明作者和家人一起参加了这次活动。26A.quickly BunwillinglyCenthusiastically Dforgetfully答案C解析Holly热情地将“我”和“我”的妹妹介绍给了一直支持她的朋友们。enthusiastically热情地，符合语境。27A.punishment BtreatmentCbeauty Ddisability答案B解析根据前文可知，姑姑生病接受了治疗，physical treatment表示“物理治疗”。28A.accident
83、 BmovementCtraining Dexperience答案D解析experience经历，这里指全家人一起帮助姑姑治病的经历。.写作素材(关于文化)1通常，不同文化背景的人有不同的打招呼方式。2有的拥抱，有的握手。3有时有可能会引起误会。4当我们身处异国，我们要记得我们代表着自己的国家，不要给国家丢脸。5在国内时，要尽可能让异国他乡的人感觉舒适。提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用who引导的定语从句，状语从句的省略等。连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)In general，people who have different cultural backgrounds have different ways to greet each other.Some hug and some shake hands.They are likely to have misunderstanding.So when abroad，we should know we are representing our country and try not to lose face；while at home，we should try to put foreigners at ease.
