1、Unit 4History and TraditionsStep 1 诵读经典渗透文化意识.细品味经典文章(2018浙江高考)The Books of SummerI start every summer with the best of intentions:to attack one big book from the past,a classic that I was supposed to have read when young and ambitious.Often the pairings of books and settings have been purely accide
2、ntal:“Moby Dick”on a three-day cross-country train trip;“The Magic Mountain”in a New England beachside cottage with no locks on the doors,no telephones or televisions in the rooms,and little to do beyond row on the salt pond.Attempting“The Man WithoutQualities”on a return to Hawaii,my native state,h
3、owever,was less fruitful:I made it through one and a quarter volumes(册),then decided that Id got the point and went swimming instead.But this summer I find myself at a loss.Im not quite interested in Balzac,say,or“Tristram Shandy”.Theres always“War and Peace,”which Ive covered some distance several
4、times,only to get bogged down in the“War”part,set it aside for a while,and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again,having forgotten everyones name and social rank.How appealing to simply fall back on a favoriteonce more into“The Waves”or“Justine,”which feels almost like cheating,t
5、oo exciting and too much fun to properly belong in serious literature.And then theres Stendhals“The Red and the Black,”which happens to be the name of my favorite cocktail(鸡尾酒)of the summer,created by Michael Cecconi at Savoy and Back Forty.It is easy to drink,and knocking back three or four seems l
6、ike such a delightful idea.Cecconis theory:“I take whatevers fresh at the greenmarket and turn it into liquid.”The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park,making one feel cheerful and peaceful all at once,lying on uncut grass with eyes shut,sun beating through the lids.按要求完成任务1.阅读并根据文章内容填写单词或
7、短语(1)_n.意图,目的;意向(2)_adj.有雄心的;有野心的;费力的(3)_adj.富有成果的;硕果累累的(4)_诉诸武力;向投诉/呼吁;对有吸引力(5)_回击;回敲;使大吃一惊;猛饮intentionambitiousfruitfulappeal toknock back2.摘抄文中的精彩句子并翻译The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park,making one feel cheerful and peaceful all at once,lying on uncut grass with eyes shut,sun beati
8、ng through the lids.结果是在公园里喝了整整一个下午的酒,使人一下子感到愉快和平静,躺在未经修剪的草地上,闭着眼睛,阳光透过眼帘Step 2 固本强基锻造语言能力.重点词汇1.surroundvt.环绕;围绕【典型例句】(2020浙江高考)The hungry bear followed his nose to our camp,which was surrounded by a high wire fence.这只饥饿的熊顺着鼻子来到我们的营地,那里被高高的铁丝栅栏围着。【词块必记】(1)surround.with/by.包围be surrounded by/with.被包
9、围(2)surrounding adj.周围的surrounded adj.被包围的(3)surroundings n.环境【语境速测】单句语法填空(2019江苏高考)Steve arrived and sat in the front row,_(surround)by his family.He looked more relaxed,as if some of the harmony from his _(surround)had flowed into him.surroundedsurroundings句式升级He found that his daughter was surrou
10、nded by letters and books and she was looking very worried.(分词作宾语补足语)He found his daughter _ by letters and books,looking very worried.surrounded2.charge n.费用;主管;指控 vt.&vi.收费;控告;充电【典型例句】Do you think museums should charge for admission?你认为博物馆应该收入场费吗?【词块必记】(1)in charge主管;看管in charge of掌握;负责in the char
11、ge of.在某人掌管之下take charge of掌管;负责;控制(2)free of charge免费(3)charge sb.for sth.因向某人收费charge sb.with sth.控告某人某事【语境速测】单句语法填空The computer company cant be in the charge _ him because it is beyond his ability.As long as youve paid in advance,we wont charge you _ delivery.offor句式升级Volunteers offer help to the
12、 Olympic Games.For example,they will take charge of the accommodation of all the athletes.Volunteers offer help to the Olympic Games,for example,_ _.(动名词短语)taking charge of theaccommodation of all the athletes3.evidence n.证据;根据;证明【典型例句】We will not be panicked into making a decision before we have co
13、nsidered all the evidence.在我们考虑所有的证据之前我们不会匆匆地做决定。【词块必记】(1)There is evidence that.有证据(2)evident adj.清楚的,显然的It is evident that.=It is clear/obvious that.显然(3)evidently adv.明显地,显然地【语境速测】单句语法填空There is growing evidence _ people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of ca
14、ncers.At present we have no evidence _ complex life on other planets.It is _ that they have found no _ directly connecting him with the victims.Quite _,no one can put him into prison in such a case.(evidence)thatofevidentevidenceevidently4.defence n.防御;保护;保卫;辩护【典型例句】The monument is in memory of the
15、soldiers who died in defence of their country.这座纪念碑是为了纪念那些为保卫国家而牺牲的士兵们。【词块必记】(1)in defence保卫,防守in defence of.为了保卫in sb.s defence为某人辩护(2)defend v.防御,保护;辩解,辩白defend sb./sth.from/against.保卫免于(3)defensiveadj 防御的,保护的,保卫的defencelessadj.不能自卫的,无防御的【语境速测】单句语法填空We shouldnt forget the soldiers who died in defe
16、nce _ our country.In time of war,lots of money will be spent on _ and many measures will be taken _a country from being attacked.(defend)完成句子When the door was opened suddenly,the boy covered his head with his hands _(似乎是为了防卫).ofdefenceto defendas if in defence【写作金句】All the people,men and women,young
17、 and old,were fighting against the flood in defence of their own homes.所有的人,无论男女老少,都在与洪水作斗争,保卫他们自己的家园。.核心短语5.break away from脱离;挣脱【教材原句】Finally,in the 20th century,the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK.(P40)最终,在20世纪,爱尔兰南部脱离了英国。【词块必记】break up打碎;分裂;驱散;分手;结束;放假break down出故障;失败;垮掉;垮下来;分解bre
18、ak in破门而入;打断(谈话等)break into强行闯入;突然起来break out(战争、火灾等)爆发;发生(无被动语态)break off断开;中断【语境速测】单句语法填空Under no condition will the Chinese allow Taiwan to break away _ China.The computer system suddenly broke _ while he was searching for information on the Internet.When World War broke _,he seemed to have becom
19、e another man,downhearted.“There is no future between us,so I want to break _,”said the girl to her boyfriend.fromdownoutupThe thieves broke _ his house and stole a lot of money.He broke _speaking to answer the cellphone.intooff.经典句式6.They use the same flag,known as the Union Jack,as well as share t
20、he same currency and military defence.像拥有同样的货币和国防一样,他们也使用同一面国旗,即英国国旗。【典型例句】(2020新高考全国卷)His judgment and references are decidedly American,as well as his delicate stomach.他的判断和参考绝对是美国式的,还有他那娇嫩的胃。【句型公式】as well也;又;还(常放在句子末尾,作为副词短语使用)(1)as well as意为“既又;也,又”,可连接两个并列成分,强调其前面的内容,因此连接并列主语时,谓语应与前边的主语保持人称和数的一
21、致。(2)as well as也可以是well的同级比较结构,表示“和一样好”。(3)may/might as well do sth.=had better do sth.最好做某事;做倒也无妨【语境速测】完成句子Since you have started the job,you _.既然你开始了这份工作,不妨把它做完吧。Of course,Ill do some reading for fun,_.当然,我会为了消遣读些书,也为了获取知识。might/may as well finish itand for knowledge as well【写作金句】It has really hel
22、ped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades.它确实已经帮助我既提高了信心和社交技巧又提高了学习成绩。7.So what is the difference between them,if any?如果确有不同含义,那他们之间的区别是什么呢?【典型例句】(2018全国卷)Im Li Hua,Im wondering if you are available at the weekend.If so,lets have a face to face talk about table ma
23、nners.我是李华,我想知道周末你是否有空。如果有空咱们面谈有关餐桌礼仪的问题。【句型公式】在if,when,once,until,unless,while,as if等引导的状语从句中,如果主从句的主语一致,或从句的主语是it,谓语动词中含有be动词时,有时为了使句子简洁,可将主语和be动词省略。在被动语态中有时也采用这种省略现象。【语境速测】完成句子Do you agree that I will put our visit to Yunnan off?_(如果赞同),write back to tell me about it as soon as possible._(如果可能的话)
24、,try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.He is ready to help others,seldom,_(如果曾经有过的话),refusing them when they turn to him.Is anybody feeling cold?_(如果没有的话),let us open the windows.If soIf possibleif everIf not【备选要点】1.announce vt.宣布,宣告;(尤指通过广播)通知;声称【典型例句】Share library announcements o
25、n your social media.Frequent them and talk about them when you can.在社交媒体上分享图书馆的通告。经常去那里并且尽可能多谈论此话题。【词块必记】announce sth.to sb.向某人宣布某事Its announced that.据宣布announcement n.宣布;通告make an announcement发表通告announcern.播音员,广播员【语境速测】完成句子I promise Ill _when I find a new job.我向你保证,当我找到新工作时我会告诉你们的。句式升级 The authori
26、ty announced that the new library which is under construction would be opened to the public next year.(主语从句)_the new library which is under construction would be opened to the public next year.make an announcementIt was announced that2.approach vt.&vi.(在距离或时间上)靠近,接近,着手处理(问题、工作等)n.方法;路径,通道【典型例句】(2020
27、浙江高考)I couldnt see Don,but as I approached the tractor he jumped out onto the road,apparently unhurt,and dashed back to me.我没有看到Don,但当我靠近拖拉机时,Don从车上跳下来,很显然没有受伤,然后冲向我。【词块必记】an approach to.的方法;的道路the approach of的来临/临近表示“方式,方法”的短语in a(n).manner用方法in this way通过这种方式by means of.借手段,依靠方法with this method通过这
28、种方法【语境速测】单句语法填空With winter _(approach),many animals are storing food.All the approaches _ the airport were blocked by the police.At the meeting they discussed three different _(approach)to the study of mathematics.We need to try other approaches to _(solve)the problem.approachingtoapproachessolving【
29、写作金句】(2020 天津高考)You should remain modest when approaching perfection.当你接近完美时应该保持谦虚。3.generous adj.慷慨的,大方的【典型例句】(2020江苏高考)One self-deprecating comment is a generous and even confident form of humor.自嘲式的表述是一种大方而又自信的幽默。【词块必记】(1)be generous with sth.在某方面大方be generous in doing sth.乐于做某事Its generous of sb
30、.to do sth.某人做某事真是慷慨(2)generously adv.慷慨地,大方地(3)generosity n.慷慨,大方【语境速测】单句语法填空It was generous _ him to contribute a lot of money to the rural schools.He is very _,and he treats his friends with _ and thoughtfulness.(generous)完成句子Im more than willing to show you around Beijing _.我乐意带你游玩北京以报答你的慷慨相助。of
31、generousgenerosityin reward for yourgenerous help4.join.to.把和连接或者联结起来【典型例句】(2018全国卷)Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks.和我们一起品尝各种各样新鲜的当地美食和饮料。【词块必记】以下几个词或短语都有“参加”的意思,但用法不同。(1)join指加入某个组织成为其中一员。(2)join(sb.)in指参与某项活动,口语中常与take part in通用。(3)take part in指参加群众性活动、会议等并在其中起积极作用。(4)att
32、end是正式用语,指参加会议、婚礼、典礼;听报告、讲座等。一般指成为观众或听众。【语境速测】选择适当的词或短语填空attend,take part inI have the honour to make a speech to welcome the respected guests.Thank you very much for _our English activities.If I were free yesterday,I would have _the meeting.taking part inattended完成句子Would you like to _the discussio
33、n tomorrow?明天你愿意和我们一起讨论吗?_a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.和我们一起做个志愿经理来提高自己的能力同时给社区带来很多好处。join us inJoin us as5.belong to属于;归属;为的一员(无被动语态和进行时态)【典型例句】After years of observing human nature,I have decided that two qualities make the difference be
34、tween men of great achievement and men of average performance:curiosity and discontent.I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either.And I have never known an average man who had both.The two belong together.经过长年对人性的观察,我断定成功的人和普通人表现的差异取决于两个品质:好奇心和不满足。我从来不知道一个成功的人缺少这两种品质中的一个,也从来不知道一个普通人拥有这两
35、种品质。这两种品质缺一不可。【词块必记】(1)belong to表示“属于”,不能用于进行时态和被动语态。有类似用法的还包括:date back to/date from(追溯到),consist of(包括)。(2)belongings n.财产;所有物;相关事物【语境速测】单句语法填空(2018全国卷)Why do we often assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their _(belong)?(2018浙江高考)By following the basic rules of respecting others,tak
36、ing care of what _(belong)to you,and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general,you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates.belongingsbelongs完成句子In my opinion,youd better _.依我看来,你最好把书放回应放置的地方。We think highly of the view that cultural relics _ _ individuals.我们
37、高度评价这个观点,就是文化遗产属于全人类而不是个人。put the book where it belongsbelong to human beings ratherthan【写作金句】(2019天津高考)Today Id like to introduce a book to you which I like very muchThe Five Thousand Years History,which belongs to history books.今天我想向你介绍一本我十分喜欢的书五千年的历史,它属于历史书籍。Step 3 强化检测提升学习能力.单句语法填空1.(2020江苏高考)Th
38、e last COVID-19 patient in Wuhan _(charge)from hospital.2.(2020新高考全国卷)As well as _(look)at exhibits,visitors can play with computer simulations(模拟)and imagine themselves living at a different time in history or walking through a rainforest.3.(2019浙江高考)The students feel that they belong _ a particula
39、r group.4.Determining where we are in relation to our _(surround)remains an essential skill for our survival.was dischargedlookingtosurroundings5.(2020全国卷)Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness.List all of your accomplishments and _(achieve).achievements.根据语境选出加黑单词的正确含义A.精确而有组
40、织的B.挤,逼近C.卷起 D.习惯E.立场,态度1.The principle took the position that the students didnt need music classes._2.His sleeves were rolled above his elbows._3.The trip are planned with military precision._4.Stop crowding methere is plenty of room._5.As was his custom,he knocked three times._ECABD.语法填空(黑体词为本单元重
41、点词汇)Before visiting England,you should get its history known because the history of the United Kingdom is a little 1._(confuse).In the 16th century Wales 2._(join)to England.You will find Wales included when people refer 3._ England.In the 18th century,Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Gr
42、eat Britain.Later the English government wanted to get Ireland connected peacefully,4._ the southern part was unwilling.So only Northern Ireland,Wales,Scotland and England consisted of the United Kingdom with a flag 5._(call)the Union Jack.confusingwas joinedtobutcalledOf the four countries England
43、is the 6._(large)and we find most of the population settled in the south.7._ has many industrial cities built in the 19th century.8._(locate)in the south-east of England,the capital London is 9._ centre of national government and its administration,10._ has the oldest port developed by the Romans,th
44、e oldest building begun by the Anglo Saxons and the oldest castle constructed by later Norman rulers.largestItLocatedthewhichStep 4 直击高考培养思维品质.话题与阅读理解(2020全国卷阅读理解C)With the young unable to afford to leave home and the old at risk of isolation(孤独),more families are choosing to live together.The doorw
45、ay to peace and quiet,for Nick Bright at least,leads straight to his mother-in-law:she lives on the ground floor,while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters.Four years ago they all moved into a three-storey Victorian house in Bristolone of a growing number of multigenerational fami
46、lies in the UK living together under the same roof.They share a front door and a washing machine,but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen,bathroom,bedroom and living room on the ground floor.“We floated the idea to my mum of sharing a house,”says Kathryn Whitehead.Rita cuts in:“We spoke more with Nick
47、 because I think its a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.”And what does Nick think?“From my standpoint,it all seems to work very well.Would I recommend it?Yes,I think I would.”Its hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him,but research indicates that the numbers have been ri
48、sing for some time.Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001 to 419,000 in 2013.Other varieties of multigenerational family are more common.Some people live with their elderly parents;many more adult children are retu
49、rning to the family home,if they ever left.It is said that about 20%of 2534-year-olds live with their parents,compared with 16%in 1991.The total number of all multigenerational households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million.Stories like that are more common in parts of the world where mult
50、igenerational living is more firmly rooted.In India,particularly outside cities,young women are expected to move in with their husbands family when they get married.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了英国多代同居问题,越来越多的英国人选择和父母居住在一起。1.Who mainly uses the ground floor in the Victorian house in Bristol?A.Nick.B.Rita.C.Kathryn.D
51、.The daughters.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二段中.his mother-in-law:she lives on the ground floor以及第三段中最后一句.Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen,bathroom,bedroom and living room on the ground floor.可知,Rita Whitehead是Nick的岳母,住在ground floor,选B。2.What is Nicks attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in-law?A
52、.Positive.B.Carefree.C.Tolerant.D.Unwilling.【解析】选A。观点态度题。根据第五段And what does Nick think?“From my standpoint,it all seems to work very well.Would I recommend it?Yes,I think I would.”可知,Nick同意和岳母住在一起,并且很推荐这一做法,所以是positive,选A。3.What is the authors statement about multigenerational family based on?A.Fami
53、ly traditions.B.Financial reports.C.Published statistics.D.Public opinions.【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第六段内容可知,报告显示三代人在一起生活的家庭数量已从2001年的325 000个增加到2013年的419 000个。根据第七段内容可知,2534岁的年轻人中约20%与父母同居,而1991年为16%。英国所有多代家庭同居的总数据约为180万。由这两段的介绍可知,作者一直都是用调查数据在讲述家庭居住问题,故选C。4.What is the text mainly about?A.Lifestyles in differ
54、ent countries.B.Conflicts between generations.C.A housing problem in Britain.D.A rising trend of living in the UK.【解析】选D。主旨大意题。纵观全文,文章主要介绍了英国人与父母居住在一起的情况越来越多,多代同居家庭也日益增多,所以选D。文中并不是倾向于介绍生活方式,也没有用太多笔墨去介绍其他国家,排除A。文中介绍了多代家庭居住的情况,并没有说他们之间有很多冲突,排除B。文中没有说家庭问题,排除C。【难句剖析】We spoke more with Nick because I thi
55、nk its a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.分析:该句为主从复合句。because引导原因状语从句。翻译:我们与尼克讨论得更多,因为我认为对尼克来说和岳母住在一起是一件大事。【微技能点拨】本文中第1题为细节理解题,解题策略如下:Step 1 确定题干关键词:the ground floorStep 2 回到原文准定位:.his mother-in-law:she lives on the ground floor(Para.2)but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen,bathroom
56、,bedroom and living room on the ground floor(Para.3)Step 3对比选项找最佳:尝试解答_。B【语用提能】话题词汇 multigenerational,standpoint,household,rooted,conflict,rising,trend短语at the risk of,official report,be firmly rooted(in),based on/upon熟词新义 float v.提出,提请考虑(想法和计划)big adj.重大的,story n.新闻报道【微语法填空】(2020全国卷阅读理解C改编)阅读下面短文,在
57、空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Nicks family is 1._ example of one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK 2._(live)together under the same roof,where the old usually live on the ground floor while 3._(they)daughters or sons family live upstairs.When 4._(ask)what he thought of the new li
58、ving style,Nick said,“5._ all seems to work very well.”Nicks words showed that he took it 6._(positive).anlivingtheiraskedItpositivelyIts hard 7._(tell)exactly how many people agree with Nick,but research indicates that the numbers 8._(rise)for some time.Other 9._(vary)of multigenerational family ar
59、e more common,especially in the countries where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted,such 10._ India.to tellhave been risingvarietiesas.话题与写作(2018浙江11月高考)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Its a really good idea to visit colleges before you apply because their websites can all start to look and sou
60、nd the same.Nothing will give you the sense of what it will actually be like to live on a college campus(校园)like visiting and seeing for yourself the dorms,classrooms and athletic equipment and,of course,the students.It seems a little crazy once senior year hits to find the time to visit college cam
61、puses,and it can also be pricey if the schools you are applying to happen to be more than a car ride away.But keep in mind that you are making a decision about the next four years of your life,and do all the research you can to make sure you are making the right one.Theres no excuse not to visit the
62、 schools in your local area.In fact,a lot of college applications even ask if you have visited campus,and obviously,if you live across the country that wont be as much of a possibility,but if you live nearby,go check it out!If campus visits arent going to happen before you apply,at the very least yo
63、u should find some time between applying and getting your acceptance letters to visit the schools youd like to attend.It can save you a lot of heartache if you rule out now the things that you dont like about certain campuses,things that you wouldnt know unless you actually visit.Now,if time and mon
64、ey are making it impossible,then check out the online college fairs at College Week Live.Its a chance to chat online with admissions officers,students,and college counselors(顾问),and it wont cost you a penny!You can register for its online college fair at .While visiting an online college fair cant t
65、ake the place of an actual campus visit,it can be a very useful tool that along with all your other research will help you make an informed decision about which colleges or universities youd like to attend._Step 1 写作技巧1.通读全文,确定体裁,明确主题体裁:议论文主题:探访心仪大学2.定位主题句和关键词,变换表达方式Its a really good idea to visit c
66、olleges before you apply.(词性转换)Its really worthwhile to _your desired colleges personally before applying.Theres no excuse not to visit the schools in your local area.(正话反说)Undoubtedly,you _.pay a visit toshould visit your local collegesIf campus visits arent going to happen before you apply,at the
67、very least you should find some time between applying and getting your acceptance letters to visit the schools youd like to attend.(同义转换)_,you should visit the school you want to attend _.Now,if time and money are making it impossible,then check out the online college fairs at College Week Live.(句式转
68、换,动名词作主语)If you are short of money and time,_is a good alternative to help you better understand schools.At leastin advancevisiting the online college fairsStep 2 妙笔成篇Its really worthwhile to pay a visit to your desired colleges personally before applying.Undoubtedly,you should visit your local coll
69、eges,which may be included in applications.At least,you should visit the school you want to attend and know its real conditions in advance.If you are short of money and time,visiting the online college fairs is a good alternative to help you better understand schools.阅读填句(2021重庆模拟)In our fast world
70、of phones,fax machines and computers,the old-fashioned art of letter writing is at risk of disappearing altogether.1There is the excitement of its arrival,the pleasure of seeing who it is from and,finally,the enjoyment of the contents.Letter writing has been part of my life for as long as I can reme
71、mber.It probably began with the little notes I would write to my mother.My mother,also,always insisted I write my own thank-you letters for Christmas and birthday presents.2When I left home at 18 to train as a doctor in London,I would write once a week,and so would my mother.Occasionally my father w
72、ould write and it was always a joy to receive his long,amusing letters.3Of course,we also made phone calls but it is the letters that I remember most.There were also letters from my boyfriend.In our youth he had to work or study away at some time and we were only able to stay in touch by letter.4I f
73、ound that I could often express myself more easily in writing than by talking.I love the letters that come with birthday or Christmas cards.Notes are appreciated,but how much better to have a years supply of news!And its better still when its an airmail envelope with beautiful stamps.5Like my mother
74、 before me,I insist they write their own thank-you letters.My daughter writes to me little letters,just as I did to my mother.I strongly urge readers not to allow letter writing to become another“lost art”.A.Poor handwriting can spoil(破坏)your enjoyment of a letter.B.I am pleased that my children are
75、 carrying on the tradition.C.We had been writing to each other for a long time but never met.D.It didnt matter how short or untidy they were as long as they were letters.E.But instead of harming the relationship,letter writing seemed to improve them.F.Yet,to me,receiving a letter cannot be matched b
76、y any form of communication.G.The letters from him contained just everyday events concerning my parents and their friends.【文章大意】文章介绍了书信这种作者喜欢的交流方式,经常和父母或朋友用书信联系也是作者的家庭传统。1.【解析】选F。根据上文中的关键词“phones,fax machines and computers”可知,F项“Yet,to me,receiving a letter cannot be matched by any form of communica
77、tion.”符合该处语境。前后表示对比转折,F项中的any form of communication指代上文中提到的不同的联系方式。故选F。2.【解析】选D。根据上文中的“My mother,also,always insisted I write my own thank-you letters for Christmas and birthday presents.”可知,D项“It didnt matter how short or untidy they were as long as they were letters.”符合该处语境。D项中的 they指代thank-you le
78、tters 故选D。3.【解析】选G。根据上文“Occasionally my father would write and it was always a joy to receive his long,amusing letters.”可知,G项“The letters from him contained just everyday events concerning my parents and their friends.”符合该处语境。G项中的him指代my father。故选G。4.【解析】选E。根据上文“In our youth he had to work or study
79、away at some time and we were only able to stay in touch by letter.”可知,空处应说明书信对作者和男友关系的影响,故E项“But instead of harming the relationship,letter writing seemed to improve them.”符合该处语境。5.【解析】选B。根据下文“My daughter writes to me little letters,just as I did to my mother.”可知,B项“I am pleased that my children are carrying on the tradition.”能更好地概括本段的中心思想。故选B。【难句剖析】When I left home at 18 to train as a doctor in London,I would write once a week,and so would my mother.分析:本句是一个包含并列的复合句,其中and连接两个并列的分句,在前一分句中的when引导时间状语从句,后一分句是“so+would+主语”形式的倒装句。句意:当我18岁离家去伦敦作为医生接受培训时,我每周都会写(一封信),我妈妈也会如此。
