1、Unit 5The power of nature【导语】 基拉韦厄火山是世界上最大的活火山体，位于美国夏威夷岛东南部。这座活动力旺盛的活火山，至今仍经常喷发。Mount KilaueaMount Kilauea, the worlds most active volcano, is on the island of Hawaii.It is not far from Manua Loa, the largest volcano in the world.Mauna Loa and Mount Kilauea together form the Volcanoes National Park
2、in Hawaii.Mount Kilauea has produced lava more than fifty times in the last one hundred years.Sometimes the lava moves slowly.At other times it pours out very fast as a huge amount of pressure forces it from the volcano.During these times, it moves almost as quickly as water moving down the side of
3、mountain.Sometimes Mount Kilauea produces a large amount of lava that seems like rivers of fire.When the lava from Mount Kilauea reaches the ocean, its fierce heat produces a great amount of steam that rises into the air.The lava is so hot that it continues to burn underwater for some time.The lava
4、from Mount Kilauea continues to add land to the island as the volcanoes of Hawaii have always done.It was these volcanoes that formed the islands of Hawaii.Most of the time the lava of Mount Kilauea seems to move peacefully toward the ocean.Yet it is not as peaceful as it seems from a distance.In re
5、cent years the lava destroyed one small town on the island.The boiling rock slowly covered the town.It blocked roads and destroyed them.Nothing can stop the lava of Mount Kilauea.Experts say the volcanoes of Mauna Loa and Mount Kilauea are a serious threat to property on many parts of the island.The
6、y also say the volcanoes of the island of Hawaii are proof that the changing environment of the earth is and will always remain beyond human control.【词海拾贝】1volcano n火山2pressure n压力3rock n岩石4property n财产5proof n证实；证据【问题思考】1Do you think some of lava will keep burning for a while after it flows into th
7、e ocean? Why?_答案：Yes，it is.Because it is much too hot.2What can we infer from the last paragraph?_答案：The volcanoes of Mount Kilauea will go on erupting and threaten the island.将单词与其正确释义连线1diagramA欣赏；感激2hurricane B绝对的；完全的3absolute C候选人；候补者4candidate D贵重的；珍贵的5precious E文件；证件6document F阳台7balcony G多种多样
8、的8tremble H图表9diverse I飓风；暴风10appreciation J摇晃，颤抖 答案：1H2I3B4C5D6E7F8J9G10A.根据所给汉语提示写出单词1_ n灰；灰末2_ n一套外衣 vt.适合3_ adj.实在的；实际的4_ vt.射中；射伤5_ adj.忧虑的；不安的6_ vt. & vi.惊慌；恐慌7_ vt.保证；担保8_ vi.洗澡答案：1.ash2.suit3.actual4.shoot5.anxious6panic7.guarantee8.bathe.根据英语释义写出单词1_：next to or along the side of something2_
9、：to carefully consider something to see how useful or valuable it is3_：a line of raised water that moves across the surface of the sea4_：the possibility that something will develop in a certain way，or have a particular effect5_：to choose someone for a position or a job6_：all the special tools, machi
10、nes, clothes etc that you need for a particular activity答案：1.alongside2.evaluate3.wave4.potential5appoint6.equipment.选用短语的适当形式完成句子compare.with；protect.from；be appointed as.；make ones way；burn to the ground；as well as；fast asleep；be about to1Youd better often _ your handwriting _ others.答案：comparewit
11、h2A chemistry factory _ in the fire.答案：was burnt to the ground3He_ Chairman of the Students Union in our school.答案：has been/was appointed as4Though it was raining, the soldiers _ the village.答案：were making their way to5When I came home，my father was _.答案：fast asleep6I_ the station to pick him up whe
12、n he telephoned me that he was delayed.答案：was about to go to.领会句子所用句型并译成汉语1Having_collected_and_evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast._答案：收集和评估了这些信息之后，我就帮助其他科学家一起预测下次火山熔岩将往何处流，流速是多少。2I_was_about_to go back to sleep when
13、suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day._答案：我刚要再睡，突然我的卧室亮如白昼。3It_was_not_easy_to_walk in these suits, but we slowly made our way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red, boiling centre._答案：穿着这些衣服走起路来实在不容易，但我们还是缓缓朝火山口的边缘走去，并且向下看到了红红的沸腾的中央。4The other two climbed down into the crater
14、 to collect some lava for later study, but this_being my first experience，I stayed at the top and watched them._答案：另外两人攀下火山口去收集供日后研究用的岩浆，我是第一次经历这样的事，所以留在山顶上观察他们。课文表层理解.判断正(T)误(F)1The writer has the greatest job in the world, but sometimes he was bored. (F)2Mount Kilauea is the most active volcano in
15、 Hawaii.(F)3Many people live near the top of Mount Kilauea, where the rocks fall.(F)4After eruption the writer and the other two scientists went to the mountain on foot.(F)5The eruption was the writers first experience and he would never forget it.(T).读课文回答问题1Where is Mount Kilauea?_答案：It is in Hawa
16、ii.2What is the volcanologist wearing when getting close to the crater?_答案：He is wearing white protective suits that covered his whole body，helmets，big boots and special gloves，just like a spaceman.3What does the writer mean by using “lucky” in the sentence “I was lucky enough to have a much closer
17、look at it”？ (no more than 20 words)_答案：It was his first sight of an eruption.It was the first time for him to watch the crater.4Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater? (no more than 15 words)_答案：The author was wearing special protective clothes that made it diffi
18、cult to walk.阅读P3435的Reading部分，完成下列表格The writers jobTravel to unusual places and work 1._ people from all over the world.Help protect ordinary people from the 2._Collect information for a 3._ about Mount Kilauea.Help other scientists to 4._ where lava will flow next and how fast.The first experience
19、The day of the 5._My bed began 6._ and I heard a strange sound.My bedroom became as 7._ as day.Red hot lava 8._ hundreds of metres into the air.The day after the eruptionTwo other scientists and I were driven up the mountain and dropped as close as possible to the 9._ that had been formed during the
20、 eruption.We slowly 10._ to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red，boiling centre.答案：1.alongside2.volcano3.database4.predict5eruption6.shaking7.bright8.was fountaining9crater10.made our way课文深层理解.读课文匹配段落大意1Part 1：Paras (12) AThe reasons why the writer is enthusiastic about his job.2Part
21、 2：Paras (34) BWhat the writers job is and the importance of his job.3Part 3：Para (5) CThe writers experience of watching the volcano eruption.答案：1.B2.C3.A.阅读P3435的Reading部分，选择最佳答案1Why did the writer put on special clothes to look at the crater?ABecause he wanted to take some special photos.BBecause
22、 he was concerned about his safety.CBecause the other two scientists asked him to.DBecause he likes it.答案：B2What bad effect does lava cause?AIt burns the field.BIt buries everything in its path under the molten rock.CIt hardens the field.DIt burns forest.答案：B3How many years has the author worked as
23、a volcanologist?A10 years.B20 years.C30 years. D40 years.答案：B4Where is Mount Kilauea?AIn Alaska. BIn Ohio.CIn Hawaii. DIn New York.答案：C5What caused the authors bedroom to become as bright as day?AVolcano eruption. BFlood.CTyphoon. DFire.答案：A如何写旅游景点类描述性说明文描写性说明文写作要特别注意知识的科学性、准确性和行文的条理性。旅游景点类说明文介绍旅游景点
24、时，要对旅游地的位置、历史和景点等进行简要介绍；也可介绍别人对旅游地和景点的评价。【写作步骤】第一步：整体介绍旅游地，可以包括其基本地理信息、历史人文特色或旅游的重要性和必要性等。第二步：具体介绍地方特色，可以从风景、人文等方面入手，突出特色，把握重点。第三步：指导游客衣食住行等方面的信息，并充分考虑游客的需要。时态常用一般现在时态，人称常常用第三人称。在写作过程中，作者可以按空间顺序，由远及近，由上及下，由外及里，由前到后组织材料，也可以按视线转移的顺序组织材料。【常用句式】A be located in/lie in/to the east of Bcover an area of.A b
25、e surrounded by Bhas a population of.has a long history of/with a long history ofAs is known to all，.consist of/be made up ofa variety of./variousbe famous/wellknown for.have a good time/enjoy oneselfIt has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.pay a visit to./visitOne more
26、 thing you shouldnt miss is.sth is well worth visitingYou will find it (is) a city of great fun.With its pleasant climate, rich natural resources and picturesque scenery，.is one of the major tourist cities in China.假设你是晨光中学高二(1)班的班长李津，得知美国学生Chris作为交换生，下学期将到你班学习。请你根据以下提示，给他写封邮件：1表示欢迎；2介绍与本地生活相关的信息(如气
27、候、饮食等)；3介绍本班情况；4希望Chris做哪些事情，以增进中美学生间的了解和友谊。注意：1.请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息；2.可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；3词数100左右；开头已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：交换生exchange student Dear Chris，Im Li Jin，monitor of Class One，Grade Eleven._Yours，Li Jin【范文点评】范文点评Dear Chris，Im Li Jin，monitor of Class One，Grade Two.Knowing_that_you_will_study_in_our_cl
28、ass_as_an_exchange_student_next_semester， every one of us feels excited and eager to meet you.I_hold_the_belief that youll enjoy the life and study here.Generally_speaking，the climate here is pleasant.But in winter it can be a bit cold, so youd better carry some overcoats in case you catch a cold.As
29、_is_well_known，the Chinese food of all kinds is delicious, which many foreign friends favour.Im confident you are certain to adore it.Our class, _consisting_of_twenty_girls_and_thirty_boys，is a happy group.Not_only_do_we_get_on_well_with_each_other，but also we are always ready to help others.Dont he
30、sitate to ask us for help if you are in trouble.Besides, I hope you show us American schools and culture, and meanwhile convey our culture to your classmates, which_contributes_to_improving our understanding and friendship.Were looking forward to seeing you.Yours，Li Jin本篇习作语言地道，详略得当，覆盖了所有要点，并且适当增加了细
31、节，使内容充实、行文连贯。同时运用较多的高级句式结构，如并列句、定语从句、状语从句、宾语从句、表语从句、倒装结构等。另外还多处正确运用了非谓语动词，如knowing作状语，consisting of作后置定语，improving作宾语等。不得不提的是，该考生还熟练地运用很多高级词汇，所有这些让阅卷老师想不给满分都难。非谓语动词作时间状语，表示与句子主语动作同时或几乎同时进行。此处表达一听到Chris要来，全班同学都激动的那种心情。hold the belief相当于believe，可以看出考生的灵活运用英语能力。这是评注性短语，常放在句首作状语，也可以换成generally或in genera
32、l。同时在此处也起到过渡作用。此处as引导非限制性定语从句，as代指整句话内容，该考生对句式把握能力较强。非谓语动词consisting of作后置定语使用。另外，consist of用得非常准确，需要提醒的是这个短语不能使用被动语态。not only引导倒装结构，强调同学们相处融洽。which引导非限制性定语从句，指代整句话内容；contribute to doing结构的正确运用也增加了亮点假设你是李华，暑假期间你们将组织由外国学生参加的中国城市多元文化之旅活动“Discovering China”，你刚到北京的美国朋友Tom来信询问活动有关事宜。请你根据以下要点，给他写一封回信：1.活动
33、目的。2.日程安排：(1)时间：一周。(2)路线：昆明井冈山上海苏杭。3.发出邀请。注意：1.开头和结尾已经给出；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Tom，Im glad to tell you that an exploring trip titled “Discovering China” is to be organized in the summer vacation._Best wishes，Yours，Li Hua答案：Dear_Tom，Im_glad_to_tell_you_that_an_exploring_trip_titled_“Discovering_China
34、”_is_to_be_organized_in_the_summer_vacation.I think its a good chance for you to learn more about China.I hope you can experience Chinese culture in every aspect.First，well fly to Kunming，a popular tourist destination for its beauty and mild temperature.Then well head for Jinggangshan，which is a for
35、mer revolutionary base as well as a natural beauty spot.After a oneday visit there, well board a downstream ship on the Yangtze River to Shanghai, and meanwhile we can enjoy the great scenery alongside. A famous saying goes，“Just as there is paradise in heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth
36、”， so a twoday visit to these two cities is a must.The whole trip will last a week.I earnestly invite you to join us.Best_wishes，Yours，Li_HuaA级基础过关.用括号内单词的正确形式填空1Many of the fish caught for sport are not _ (suit) for eating, so they are thrown away.答案：suitable2Being punctual, we can avoid _(anxious)
37、答案：anxiety3In fact, it is _ (actual) a very big deal!答案：actually4There have been several volcanic _ (erupt) this year.答案：eruptions5The course aims to develop the childrens _ (appreciate) of music in performance.答案：appreciation6Through the first two games, her team did not get one serious _ (shoot) o
38、n goal.答案：shot7He was _ as manager of the company, but he didnt accept the _(appoint)答案：appointedappointment8Tom was badly hurt and still _ after the accident, but his wife was conscious and was smiling to us _(conscious)答案：unconsciousconsciously9The labs in our school are _ with a lot of good _， wh
39、ich is helpful for our study.(equip)答案：equippedequipment10She _ her dress as fashion changes for she has _ kinds of clothes and shoes and she thinks that _ is the spice (调味品) of life.(vary)答案：variesvariousvariety.短语填空burn to the ground; have a gift for; make ones way; glance through; make up; out of
40、 the way；in the distance; pick up; be home to; give birth to1Nowadays many young couples have volunteered to _ only one child.答案：give birth to2Women _ over 65 percent of the workforce in that country.答案：make up3Hearing the bell ringing, the lady rose from her chair and _ the door.答案：made her way to4
41、She _ making every visitor feel at ease.答案：has a gift for5He carelessly _ the notice on the bulletin board and got away.答案：glanced through6I climbed the hill and saw a faint light coming from a house _答案：in the distance7The big fire spread across the street quickly and buildings on both sides _答案：we
42、re burned to the ground8She said she _ some Japanese while she was in Japan for a visit.答案：picked up9Zhongguancun _ the Chinese Academy of Sciences and more than ten famous universities.答案：is home to10Make sure the kids keep _ while Im working.答案：out of the way.完成句子1What the United States did _ (对有潜
43、在威胁) other national security.(potential)答案：had a potential threat to2She appeared _ (没有察觉) the chaos she had caused.(unconscious)答案：to be unconscious of3She _ (渴望毕业) and get a job.(anxious)答案：was anxious to finish school4To students, youd better choose the activities _ (让你感兴趣并适合你)(suit)答案：which inte
44、rest you and suit you5We waited three hours _ (结果被告知第二天再来)答案：only to be told to come again the next dayB级能力提升.阅读理解阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。“Confidence” is probably one of the most noticeable traits (特点) in the Americans.They show confidence in the way they talk, the way they smile, the way
45、 they dress and the way they walk.Living and competing with all these confident American students, I find it extremely important to be confident as an international student and a foreign instructor.As a student, being confident means you should never hesitate to raise your hand whenever a question o
46、r a point comes to your mind.Dont mind if it sounds simple or silly.Otherwise you will never get a chance to speak in class at all.Whats worse, the professors may think you are not prepared for the discussion or you do not have your own opinion on the issuethis is the last comment any graduate would
47、 like to receive.Being confident for me as a foreign instructor means calmly asking the student to repeat what he or she has said if I did not get it.Pretending to understand what you actually do not may just bring yourself embarrassment or even disgrace.But the time I most need to be confident is w
48、hen my students come to my office and bargain about the grades I have given for their speeches (The course Im teaching here is Public Speaking)Modesty is a trait highly valued in China, but it wont be of much help here if you want to survive and succeed in a good American graduate programme.【语篇解读】谦虚
49、是中华民族的传统美德，可是在美国，自信却尤为重要。 1A professor will have the worst opinion of a student who _ Agives a silly or simple answer Btries to seize any chance to speak in class Cshows no interest in the course Dis considered to have no opinion of his own解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知如果学生不自信，不积极发言，教授就会认为他没有准备好讨论或者没有自己独特的见解
50、，从而会对他评价很低，故D项正确。答案：D2The author is most likely to feel embarrassed if _ Ahe asks a student to repeat what he has said Bthe students bargain with him Che pretends to know what he doesnt Dhe has to give a speech解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句话可知，不懂装懂可能会带来尴尬甚至是耻辱，故C项正确。答案：C3We learn from the second paragraph that _
51、 Awe should also remain modest in America Bmodesty doesnt help you much in America CAmericans also like modest people Dmodesty can help you get through an American graduate programme解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，谦虚在中国被推崇，但是在美国却没有多大用处，故B项正确。答案：B4The passage is mainly developed by _ Aproviding examples Bmakin
52、g comparisons Cgiving different figures Dtelling personal experiences解析：篇章结构题。整篇文章作者都是通过自己的经历来阐述自信在美国的重要性，故D项正确。答案：D .七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The job interview is an important part of your job search because its an opportunity for the employer to figure out if youre right for the
53、 job.The following tips may help you prepare for your job interview.Dress for success.Professional business clothes are always appropriate, regardless of the type of job you are applying for.Be there on time.Try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to be safe.Find out ahead of time where youre going and
54、how long it will take you to get there.Drive or travel the route a day or two ahead, at the same time of day as you will on the day of the interview._1_ Have a backup (备用) plan.Let your personality shine.If youre excited about the job, dont be afraid to show it.Employers want passionate employees, s
55、o be yourself.Be confident._2_ But just dont let your nerves overpower your interview.Eye contact and a calm, clear speaking voice are excellent ways to show your confidence.Watch your body language.During your interview，relax and sit naturally, but dont slouch (没精打采地坐) in your chair or lean on the
56、interviewers desk.Be polite._3_ Remember, this is your first introduction to the organization, so be polite to everyone you meet and turn off your cell phone.Listen and ask for clarification (阐明), if you need it.Remember to listen carefully to the interview questions so that you can actually answer
57、the questions, and never interrupt._4_Let them know what you have to offer.When answering the questions, let the employer see what you have to offer to his organization.Talk about your past experiences and achievements honestly, and tie those experiences to how they can help you contribute to his or
58、ganization._5_ Although you want to be open and honest in your interview, avoid talking about your personal or financial problems.AThink before you speak.BConfirm how often the buses run.CThis begins with a smile and a firm handshake.DIf you believe in yourself, you will surely succeed.EFeeling nerv
59、ous in an interview is perfectly normal.FMake sure you have enough to answer the questions.GIf you dont understand something, just ask for explanation.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了求职面试时应该注意的几个细节。1解析：该段的主题是“准时到达”，根据本段中所讲的事先要考虑路程所需的时间和出行的方式，可以提前一到两天开车或走一下路线和下文的“Have a backup plan”可知，该题选B项。答案：B2解析：根据该段中的“But just
60、 dont let your nerves overpower your interview”可知，空格处同该句为转折关系，故E项“面试中感到紧张是很正常的”符合语境。答案：E3解析：根据空格后的内容及本段的主题“Be polite”可知，此处是指求职者见到面试官时，会以一个微笑、一次紧紧的握手开始，以示有礼貌。因此，该题选C。答案：C4解析：根据该段的主题“Listen and ask for clarification，if you need it”以及之后的建议可知，G项表达的内容“如果你不明白某事，就请求面试官做一下解释”是对前句的补充说明。因此，该题选G。 答案：G5解析：本段提到尽
61、管你想在面试中敞开心扉、诚实坦率，但也要避免谈论个人或经济上的问题。该句暗示“说话前要三思”，A项与之吻合。因此，该题选A。答案：A.完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I used to abandon myself to despair.Last year my mother _1_ from a stroke (中风) and had an operation on her brain.I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no _2_ what I could d
62、o to help her to relieve her _3_Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I was alone.Last month I _4_ a precious watch, which was an 18yearold birthday gift from my father.I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt _5_ about the loss.There have been many _6_ like these in my life.I cou
63、ld never figure out how to deal with such tough things _7_ I read If you have a lemon, make a lemonade by American writer Dale Carnegie.“When the wise man is handed a lemon, he says，What _8_ can I get from this? How can I _9_ my situation？How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade？” he wrote.I sudden
64、ly _10_ that life is full of ups and downs, so I need to stay _11_ all the time.Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have handled things _12_When my mother was fighting for _13_， I should have held her hands in mine, telling her things would get better instead of _14_ and crying.Several weeks
65、 ago, I took part in a campus singing competition.I didnt _15_ a prize.If I had not _16_ this article, I would definitely have felt _17_ again.But instead，I smiled after the competition.I was happy that at least I had got some stage _18_Life is not just a bed of roses.There are thorns (刺) as well, b
66、ut these thorns help us become _19_ and strong.When life _20_ us a lemon, lets try to make a lemonade.【语篇解读】“我”偶然读到一篇励志型文章从而改变了自己的人生态度。1A.resultedBsufferedCsurvived Descaped解析：去年“我”妈妈患了中风，脑部做了手术。result意为“产生”；suffer意为“遭受”；survive意为“幸存”；escape意为“逃走”。根据语境“from a stroke”可知，B项正确。答案：B2A.hope BwonderCidea
67、Ddoubt解析：“我”不知道该怎么去帮助她缓解她的痛苦(pain)。hope意为“希望”；wonder意为“惊奇”；idea意为“想法”；doubt意为“怀疑”。根据固定搭配have no idea“不知道”可知，C项正确。答案：C3A.pain BanxietyCfear Dpressure解析：参见上题解析。pain意为“痛苦”；anxiety意为“焦虑”；fear意为“害怕”；pressure意为“压力”。故A项正确。答案：A4A.received BsoldCfixed Dlost解析：上个月“我”丢了一块珍贵的手表，那是爸爸给“我”的18岁生日礼物。根据下文的“about the
68、loss”可知，“我”把珍贵的手表给弄丢了，即D项正确。答案：D5A.unbelievable BshamefulCangry Dterrible解析：根据语境“I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights”可知，“我”因为珍贵的表丢了而心情很糟糕，以至于连觉都睡不着，即D项正确。答案：D6A.diseases BmemoriesCincidents Ddifficulties解析：根据下文的“such tough things”可知，“我”在生活中会遇到许多不好的事情，即C项正确。incident意为“发生的事情(尤指不寻常的或讨厌的)”。答案
69、：C7A.when BuntilCthough Dsince解析：根据下文可知，“我”直到读了那篇文章之后，才顿悟了生活的真谛，知道该如何应对生活中的困境和麻烦，故B项正确。答案：B8A.lesson BlemonadeCdecision Dchallenge解析：当那个智者得到一个柠檬时，他说：“我能够从中得到什么教训呢？”lesson意为“教训”；lemonade意为“一杯柠檬饮料”；decision意为“决定”；challenge意为“挑战”。故A项正确。答案：A9A.control BacceptCimprove Davoid解析：根据下文“How can I turn this le
70、mon into a lemonade”可推知，智者想改善目前的状态。control意为“控制”；accept意为“接受”；improve意为“改善”；avoid意为“避免”。答案：C10A.realized Bthought Cdiscovered Dpredicted解析：“我”突然意识到生活中充满了起起落落，因此“我”需要保持时刻乐观。realize意为“意识到，明白”；think意为“想”；discover意为“发现”；predict意为“预测”。故A项正确。答案：A11A.healthy BindependentCserious Dpositive解析：与上文的“I used to
71、abandon myself to despair”形成对比，并由下文的“telling her things would get better”可推知，“我”顿悟到生活需要乐观面对，而不是悲观绝望，故D项正确。答案：D12A.exactly BdifferentlyCeasily Dpractically解析：根据下文“I should have held her hands in mine，telling her things would get better instead of _14_ and crying”可知，现在当“我”回想过去时，“我”希望自己能够用不同的方式去处理事情，故B
72、项正确。答案：B13A.recovery BlifeCfreedom Dhappiness解析：当妈妈努力争取康复(recovery)时，“我”应该拉着她的手，告诉她一切都会好起来的，而不是躲(hiding)起来哭。故A项正确。答案：A14A.shouting BhidingCquarreling Dregretting解析：参见上题解析。shout意为“喊”；hide意为“隐藏”；quarrel意为“争吵”；regret意为“后悔”。答案：B15A.expect BmissCwin Drefuse解析：“我”并没有赢得奖项。故C项正确。答案：C16A.figured out Bwritten
73、 downCfound out Dcome across解析：如果“我”没有遇到这篇文章，“我”肯定又会感到沮丧。figure out意为“弄明白”；write down意为“记下”；find out意为“弄清”；come across意为“偶遇”。故D项正确。答案：D17A.embarrassed BdiscouragedCexcited Dconcerned解析：根据上文的“I used to abandon myself to despair”和下文的“again”可知，B项正确。答案：B18A.performance BexperienceCprogress Deffect解析：“我”很开心至少“我”得到了一些舞台经验。performance意为“表演”；experience意为“经验，经历”；progress意为“进步”；effect意为“效应”。故B项正确。答案：B19A.brave BcalmCgreat Dclever解析：生活中的这些刺帮助我们变得勇敢和坚强。与“strong”呼应可知A项正确。答案：A20A.shows BmakesCgives Dsends解析：当生活给(gives)我们一个柠檬时，我们要尽力去把它做成一杯柠檬饮料。故C项正确。答案：C
