1、话题词汇1admire v钦佩；赞美2positive adj.积极的3entertain v娱乐；招待4humour n幽默；滑稽5perform v表演，行动6applaud v鼓掌欢迎7recreation n娱乐；消遣8relax v(使)放松，轻松9burst into laughter突然大笑起来10be content with对满意经典语篇 (2013湖北)请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。We all know that “sticks and stones may break our bones”，but we should also be aware that
2、 words can hurt people，too.注意：1.无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；2除诗歌外，文体不限；3词数100左右。佳作欣赏My deskmate admires my fluent English very much and I usually feel encouraged by his compliments.One day，when we learned the new word “eccentric” in class，we were asked to make a sentence with it.I volunteered to do it by saying
3、 “My deskmate is an eccentric boy whose clothes never fit him.” Hearing this，the whole class burst into laughter and my deskmates face turned red. After class，I learned from the teacher that my deskmate would have dropped out of school if he hadnt been helped by others.My mindless words must have hu
4、rt him deeply.Not until then did I realize words could be powerful in both positive and negative ways.We should avoid hurting others if we cant always be encouraging when we speak.思维发散1将第句进行同义句改写The moment the whole class heard this，they burst out laughing and my deskmates face turned red.2将第句改为省略句A
5、fter class，I learned from the teacher that my deskmate would have dropped out of school had he not been helped by others.3用强调句式改写第句It was not until then that I realized words could be powerful in both positive and negative ways.4仿照第句用部分否定完成句子I agree with most of your predictions about the city of th
6、e future，but I dont agree with everything.我同意你对未来城市的大部分预测，但并不同意你所说的一切。.重点单词A写作单词1politician (n.)政治家politics (n.)政治political (adj.)政治的2overlook (vt.)忽视3delay (n.&v.)延误，延期4profession (n.)职业，专业professional (adj.)职业的5figure (n.)人物；数字；身材6astonish (vt.)使惊讶，使惊骇astonishment (n.)惊讶7partly (adv.)部分地B阅读单词8amus
7、e (vt.)逗乐，使(某人)笑amusement (n.)愉快9response (n.)回答respond (vi.)回答，响应10agency (n.)代理处，经销处agent (n.)代理人，经销商11harmony (n.)协调，和谐harmonious (adj.)协调的，和谐的12withdraw (vt.)提取；撤退13forgetful (adj.)健忘的forget (v.)忘记forgettable (adj.)易被忘记的14clarify (vt.)澄清，讲清楚15messy (adj.)凌乱的，肮脏的mess (n.)凌乱16scared (adj.)惊恐的，担惊受怕
8、的scare (vt.)使恐惧17acknowledge (vt.)认可，承认18campaign (n.)运动19resist (vt.)抵抗，抵制20scold (vt.)骂，责骂21forbid (vt.)禁止，不准22universal (adj.)通用的，普遍的；全世界的universe (n.)宇宙23desperate (adj.)不顾一切的24convince (vt.)使相信25starve (vi.)饿死，挨饿starvation (n.)饥饿26accomplish (vt.)取得(成功)，完成(任务)accomplished (adj.)完成的；熟练的；有才艺的acco
9、mplishment (n.)完成；成绩27caution (n.)谨慎，小心28obtain (vt.)得到，获得.重点短语1burst out laughing突然笑起来2cash a cheque兑现支票3wait in line排队4get rid of处理掉，摆脱5fool around胡闹，瞎弄6from time to time不时地7result in导致，造成8run into撞上9put on假装；穿上(衣服)；上演10turn sb.off令人讨厌11regardless of不管，不顾12play around四处游戏13pull faces做鬼脸14thanks to
10、多亏；由于.经典句式1The first time you listen，try to get the general idea and circle possible options.你第一次听的时候，尽量掌握大意并把可能的选项圈出来。2While still at primary school，Rowan had already shown admirable acting talent.还在上小学时，罗恩就已经表现出令人赞叹的表演天分。3.I felt at least forty more of the same kind following the first.跟着第一个，我又感觉到
11、了至少40多个同样的人。4Having scared the little beings，I began struggling to get loose and managed to break the strings that tied my left arm and slightly moved the strings that tied down my hair.吓唬了那些小人后，我开始挣扎松开并设法摆脱了绑在左胳膊上的绳子并顺利地脱离了绑在头发上的绳子。5And it was no wonder，for their doctors，by the Emperors order，had p
12、ut a sleeping drug in with the wine.这就不足为奇了，因为他们的医生按照皇帝的旨意在酒里放了安眠药。.课文语法填空Family harmonyMr Wang was planning to go on a holiday.In order not 1.to overlook(overlook) his daughters opinion，he asked her 2.where she would like to go，Hainan Island or Thailand.She 3.replied(reply) that shed like to go to
13、Tailand.He wondered about her 4.response(respond)，and just to clarify，he asked another question.This time she didnt hesitate，and said shed like to go to Hainan Island 5.because she went to Thailand on the last trip.Memory lossOne afternoon，a flight to New York at Heathrow airport was cancelled becau
14、se of heavy snow.One 6.unfortunate(fortunate) counter agent was dealing with all the passengers when an angry man,7.who had been queuing for some time，pushed his way to the front in order to get 8.a first class seat on this flight.The young agent said sorry 9.to him and asked him to wait his turn.He
15、 yelled at the young girl and said，“DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM？” The girl smiled and spoke 10. loudly(loud)，“We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS.”1withdraw vt.提取；收回，撤回；撤退，撤离，使退出,vi.离开，退出，不参加(1)withdraw.from.从移走(提取；收回；撤出)withdraw a remark撤回评论(2)withdrawal n收回；撤退；取款 (1)Open a savings accoun
16、t that does not charge ridiculous fees to withdraw money.开一个取款时不会乱收费的储蓄账户。(2)He stated that all foreign forces would withdraw as soon as the crisis ended.他声明危机一结束，所有外国军队都将撤离。多维训练单句语法填空(1)They argued him into withdrawing(withdraw) his complaint.(2)He had the good sense to withdraw from the election c
17、ontest.(3)I would expect them to begin an immediate withdrawal(withdraw)，which is their commitment.2delay n.延期；延迟；延误；v.延迟；延期；推迟(put off)应试指导后跟非谓语形式的考查多词一义delay，put off，postpone(1)delay doing sth.延迟做某事(2)without delay立即；毫不耽搁(1)Dont delay claiming or you may lose benefit.索赔从速，逾期利益可能受损。(2)Never delay d
18、oing something you should finish today.(谚语)今日事今日毕。(3)Report it to the police without delay.赶快将此事报告警方。多维训练(1)单句语法填空He delayed telling(tell) her the news，waiting for the right moment.All these measures must be carried through without delay.(2)单句改错You should not delay see the doctor today.seeseeing3ack
19、nowledge vt.认可，承认(recognize)；确认；答谢(express thanks)；告知收悉应试指导(1)后跟非谓语动词的用法；(2)写作高分句式：It is acknowledged that.(sb./sth.be acknowledged不定式)(1)acknowledge sb./sth.to be/as.认为某人(物)是；承认某人(物)是acknowledge doing sth.承认做某事acknowledge that.承认It is universally acknowledged that.是大家公认的。(2)in acknowledgement of对表示
20、感谢(1)They acknowledged having been defeated.他们承认已被打败。(2)I was sent a free copy in acknowledgement of my contribution.我收到一本赠刊，表示对我投稿的谢意。特别提醒(1)表示承认做了某事，其后可接动名词，也可接that从句，但通常不接不定式。(2)acknowledge后虽不能接不定式作宾语，但可接不定式作宾补。多维训练(1)单句语法填空He finally acknowledged having made(make) a mistake.It is now acknowledge
21、d by the movie industry as the most successful film series ever.There was no acknowledgement(acknowledge) of the extent of the problem.(2)同义句改写Its universally acknowledged that he is the best player in the world.(改为简单句)He is universally acknowledged to be/as the best player in the world.4resist v.抵抗
22、，抵制(refuse to accept)；抗拒；反抗(fight back)应试指导后跟非谓语动词的考查(1)resist doing抵制做resist the temptation抵制诱惑cant resist doing.忍不住做(2)resistant adj.抵抗的，有抵抗力的be resistant to抵抗的；对有抵抗力的(1)He found it hard to resist buying these books.他发现，见到这种书，要想不买是困难的。(2)She cannot resist giving him advice.她忍不住给他提建议。多维训练单句语法填空(1)I
23、 couldnt resist telling (tell) him the secret.(2)He was unable to resist the temptation (tempt) of taking the wallet.(3)Elderly people are not always resistant to change.5forbid vt.禁止，不准应试指导后跟非谓语动词的考查forbid doing sth.禁止做某事,forbid sb.from doing sth.禁止某人做某事forbid sb.to do sth.禁止某人做某事Its forbidden to d
24、o sth.做某事是禁止的(1)He has even forbidden me from meeting my friends online at the Internet caf！他甚至不准我去网吧会见我的网友！(2)She was shut away and forbidden to read.她被关了起来，并且不允许看书。多维训练(1)单句语法填空Its forbidden to marry(marry) someone who is not a member of the same faith.The new law forbids smoking(smoke) in offices
25、.Everyone is forbidden to smoke(smoke) here.(2)同义句改写We are forbidden to play on the lawn belonging to him.(用it作形式主语改写)Its forbidden for us to play on the lawn belonging to him.6astonish vt.使惊讶，使惊奇；使惊骇(1)It astonishes sb.that.使某人吃惊的是(2)astonished adj.吃惊的，惊讶的be astonished at/by.被惊吓；对惊讶be astonished to
26、 do.做某事感到惊讶(3)astonishment n.惊讶，吃惊in/with astonishment惊异地；吃惊地to ones astonishment令人吃惊的是(4)astonishing adj.令人吃惊的(1)It astonished me that she had changed so little.她几乎没怎么改变，这让我很惊讶。(2)She looked at the box for a long time，and then her eyes opened wide in astonishment.她看了那个匣子很长时间，然后她的眼睛充满惊讶地睁大了。多维训练(1)单
27、句语法填空I was astonished to see(see) him here.You look astonished at/by the news.It is astonishing(astonish) to hear him say so.To my astonishment，he was the first to come.(2)同义句改写We were astonished that he actually arrived punctually.What astonished us was that he actually arrived punctually.(用what引导主
28、语从句改写)It astonished us that he actually arrived punctually.(用it作形式主语改写)7convince vt.使确信；使相信；使信服(make sb.believe)；说服，劝说(persuade；talk)应试指导“动词sb.of”类语境词义辨析(1)convince sb.of sth.使某人相信某事convince sb.to do sth.说服某人做某事be convinced of/that.相信(2)convincing adj.令人信服的(1)I soon convinced him of my innocence.我很快
29、便让他相信我是清白的。(2)What he said sounds very convincing.他的话听起来很有说服力。多维训练(1)单句语法填空His mother has been trying to convince him to see(see) a doctor.This last argument is the most convincing(convince) to me. Convincing(convince) others of something is really a challenging task.How can I convince you of her ho
30、nesty?(2)同义句改写He was convinced of its truth，and he felt pleased.(用形容词短语作状语改写)Convinced of its truth，he felt pleased.8accomplish vt.完成(任务)；达到；实现应试指导作为高级词汇替换finish(1)accomplish ones object/aim达到某人的目标(2)accomplished adj.精通的；擅长的be accomplished at/in擅长(3)accomplishment n.完成；(pl) 技能；本领；才艺(1)We didnt accom
31、plish much at work this week.我们这星期在工作上没什么成就。(2)He is such a man who will never give up unless he accomplishes his aim.他是一个不达目的誓不罢休的人。(3)Tom was praised for his accomplishment of the work.汤姆因完成了这项工作而受到表扬。词义辨析accomplish，complete，finish(1)accomplish强调一个过程的完成，也可指依靠努力达到目的或结果。(2)complete侧重指完成预定的任务或使某事完善，补
32、足缺少的部分等。(3)finish侧重圆满地结束或完成已着手的事，尤指日常事务的完成或结束。多维训练(1)用accomplish，complete，finish的正确形式填空Though he had time，yet he didnt finish his work.They didnt accomplish the purpose desired.We should try our best to complete our plan.What have you done to accomplish your dreams?(2)单句语法填空She is a girl of many acc
33、omplishments(accomplish)He is accomplished at/in the lefthanded manipulation of the pen.9result in导致，造成应试指导as a consequence作为高级词汇代替as a result(1)result from由引起(2)as a resultas a consequence结果as a result of由于；作为的结果without result毫无结果地(1)Any of these may result in serious injury or death.这些中的任何一个都可能导致严
34、重伤害或死亡。(2)All singers kept together.As a result，their performance was successful.所有的歌手协调一致，结果他们的演出非常成功。(3)The meeting broke up without result.会议没有结果就结束了。图解助记多维训练(1)用result的相关短语填空His not studying hard resulted in his failure in exams and as a result，he was expelled(开除)Though he tried every means to s
35、ave it，his attempts were without result and he had to drop out of school.(2)同义句改写His carelessness resulted in his death.He died as a result of his carelessness.He was careless.As a result，he died.His death resulted from his carelessness.(用his death作主语改写)10regardless of不管，不顾多词一义regardless of，despite，
36、in spite of(1)as regards关于；至于with/in regard to关于(2)regard.as.把当作(3)regarding prep.关于(1)Regardless of what happens my claim is safe and secure.不管会发生什么，我的主张都是安全的、保险的。(2)Try to view situations more objectively，especially with regard to work.要尽量客观地分析情况，尤其是在工作上。(3)We regard overpopulation as a danger to
37、society.我们把人口过剩看成是对社会的威胁。多维训练(1)用regard的正确形式填空Davis had very little to say regarding the accident.As regards economic issues，he agreed with our views.They decorated the house regardless of cost.(2)单句改错We will continue the race，regardless the weather.regardless后加of11amuse v.逗乐，逗笑；提供(消遣)，(使)娱乐多维训练(1)用
38、amuse的正确形式填空He stopped and watched with amusement to see the child so absorbed.Sara was not amused by Franklins teasing.He had a terrific sense of humor and what he said could be very amusing.What amuses him most is swimming in the sea.However amusing it is，I have to put the storybook away to concen
39、trate on my lessons.(2)一句多译小男孩为他在动物园里所看到的兴奋不已。The little boy was amused at what he saw in the zoo.(amused adj.)What the little boy saw in the zoo amused him.(what引导的主语从句)12harmony n.融洽，和谐，协调多维训练(1)完成句子Human beings must live in harmony with nature(与自然和谐相处)，otherwise we will suffer from it.We are tryi
40、ng to build a harmonious society(一个和谐社会)(2)单句改错I was feeling very well; not too proud，I hope，but in harmony to the time and place.towith13scared adj.惊恐的，担惊受怕的多维训练单句语法填空(1)Some parents try to scare their children into behaving well.(2)We lit fires to scare away/off the wolves.(3)Im certainly not scar
41、ed of him.(4)He is scared to take(take) the exam.14scold vt.骂，责骂多维训练(1)It is unfair of you to scold him without knowing the truth.你不了解真相就责骂他，这很不公平。(2)The policeman scolded the driver for speeding.那个警察责备那个司机超速行驶。15desperate adj.不顾一切的；拼命的；绝望的多维训练单句语法填空(1)Judging from what he said and did，we can conclu
42、de that he is desperate for fame.(2)After ten years of hard study，he is desperate to pass(pass) the college entrance examination.(3)He is desperate at the failure.(4)He desperately(desperate) saw her disappear into the crowd.16get rid of去掉；除去；摆脱；处理掉多维训练(1)单句语法填空The proposals are an attempt to rid th
43、e country of political corruption.The owner needs to get rid of the car for financial reasons.(2)同义句改写Why couldnt he rid himself of those thoughts and worries?Why couldnt he get rid of those thoughts and worries?17run into撞上(crash into)；遭遇(experience)；偶然遇见(come across)；达到(某种数量或水平)(reach)；(液体)流入多维训练写
44、出下列句子中run into的汉语意思(1)All the rainwater on the roof runs into the pipe.(液体)流入(2)He has run the car into the garage door again.使撞在上(3)I was about to leave when I ran into Mr.White.偶然遇见(4)They have run into trouble while designing the new machine.遭遇，陷入(5)These two rivers run into each other.混入，与合流18th
45、anks to多亏；由于多维训练用thanks to，thanks for填空(1)Thanks to your help，I finish the work on time.(2)Thanks for lending me your umbrella.19He makes an attempt to eat it，but it is clear from the look on his face that he finds the taste truly disgusting.他试图吃它，但从他脸上的表情可以清楚地看出这顿饭的口味真的很令人讨厌。句型公式：find宾语宾语补足语find在句中
46、接复合宾语，宾语是taste，宾语补足语是truly disgusting，宾语补足语和宾语之间构成主谓关系。能作宾补的可以是名词、代词、形容词、副词、不定式、分词、介词短语等。(1)Finding the course very difficult，she decided to move to a lower level.发现这门课程很难，她决定转向较低水准的课程。(2)We were astonished to find the temple still in its original condition.我们吃惊地发现那座庙仍然还是原来的状况。多维训练(1)单句语法填空When he a
47、rrived，he found all the work already finished(finish)When she woke up，she found herself lying(lie) in hospital.We find the story very interesting(interest)(2)单句改错Even the best writers sometimes find themselves losing for words.losinglost20While still at primary school，Rowan had already shown admirab
48、le acting talent.当还在小学时，罗恩就已经展现出令人钦佩的表演才能。句型公式：while用在省略句中本句中while still at primary school.相当于while he is still at primary school.。在while，when，if，as if，even if/though，though，although，until，once，unless等引导的状语从句中，当状语从句的主语同主句的主语一致或从句的主语是it，且从句中含有动词be时，可以省略状语从句的主语和动词be。(1)When/While in Paris，she picked u
49、p a lot of French.在巴黎期间，她学会了不少法语。(2)While walking the dog，I fell in love with animals gradually.当遛狗的时候，我逐渐地喜欢上了动物。(2016河南实验中学期中)多维训练把下列句子中的斜体部分补充完整(1)The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise，if carried out regularly，can improve our health.if they are carried out regularly(2)Every evening
50、 after dinner，if not tired from work，I will spend some time walking my dog.if I am not tired from work(3)You cant be too careful while crossing the street.while you are crossing the street按照要求完成下列各题1单句语法填空(1)At last the bus came.I had been waiting(wait) for half an hour.(2)He gave up smoking last ye
51、ar.He had been smoking(smoke) for twenty years.(3)When I first met her，she had been working(work) in the company for ten years.(4)Jane was annoyed.Peter had been phoning(phone) her every night.(5)That was just the letter I had been expecting(expect)2写出第二句话，使它和前一句有相似的意义。括号内的动词用一般现在时或现在进行时。(1)The car
52、is our neighbors.(belong)The car belongs to our neighbor.(2)Gemma is at the computer now.(use)Gemma is using the computer.(3)My journey to work is usually by train.(go)I usually go to work by train.(4)I can hear the telephone.(ring)The telephone is ringing.(5)There are nuts in this cake.(contain)Thi
53、s cake contains nuts.语境填词1These comments came in response(回应) to specific questions often asked by local newsmen.(2015浙江)2Fun though all this may sound，its still rather messy(凌乱的) and better read about in theory than carried out in practice.(2014重庆)3If there were anything to be scared(担惊受怕的) of，you
54、wouldnt have chosen this place.(2013江西)4Afterward，the listener can ask nonthreatening questions to clarify(阐明) the speakers position.(2012浙江)5Mark had been scolded(责备) before for touching his fathers equipment.(2012江西).单句语法填空1Its 630,000 inhabitants(居民) are increasingly convinced that the 14 million
55、 visitors a year are far too much of a good thing.(2014陕西)2Susan failed to renew her license the first time in Maryland because she was forbidden to drive(drive) by Maryland law.(2011辽宁)3This phenomenon is likely not surprising to anyone who has tried to resist eating(eat) cookies or smoking a cigar
56、ette while under stress.(2012北京)4Among mammals alone，the number of nocturnal(夜间活动的) species is astonishing(astonish)(2015浙江)5When he selects news of the other kind，he usually withdraws(withdraw) from the world of threatening reality toward the dream world.(2015江苏)6It is widely acknowledged that stud
57、ents should be evaluated in terms of overall quality.(2014福建)7It was just enough for her to have the operation she so desperately(desperate) needed.(2014陕西)8When the delayed(delay) flight will take off depends much on the weather.(2014陕西)9It was Our Home，small and charming，overlooking(overlook) a qu
58、iet lake.(2015天津)10It was purely(pure) a question，no blame or anger in my tone.(2014湖北).短语填空result in，run into，regardless of，burst out laughing，get rid of，from time to time，put on，turn off1They can then take their knowledge back to their homelands and if necessary come back from time to time to clea
59、r doubts or to update themselves.(2013江西)2Our club is open to everyone regardless of age，sex or educational background.(2014福建)3Despite the serious nature of inspections，they resulted in some funny moments.(2015湖南)4One evening，I got off the bus about halfway home where I had to change buses，and as u
60、sual I ran into something.(2012广东)5Always get rid of your rubbish properly and recycle waste(e.g.，glass，paper) where possible.(2015江苏)6The other two boys jumped up with fright，staring at Tom.Suddenly，they burst out laughing.(2013江西)7While he tied a tie and put on the same Swiss watch，I rowed a boat
61、across Lake of the Ozarks.(2014天津)8The late musician Dennis Brain is said to have asked a fellow train passenger to turn off his radio.(2015重庆).完成句子1Having spent nearly all our money，we couldnt afford to stay at a hotel.我们几乎已经花完了所有的钱，没钱住旅馆了。(2014江西)2While walking，I noticed a pony roll over on his ba
62、ck.(用现在分词作状语)在散步时，我注意到一个小马驹在打滚。(2015湖北)3He found some difficulty adapting to the local culture.他发现在适应当地文化方面有一些困难。(2014广东)4Recently a survey comparing prices of the same goods in two different supermarkets has caused heated debate among citizens.最近，在两家不同超市对相同商品进行的一次价格比较调查引起了市民热烈的讨论。(2011江苏)写作素材 (关于错误
63、)1随着社会的发展，现在的人们很难抵制各种诱惑。2这会导致做出一些错误的决定。3因而会受到别人的责骂。4为了消除错误，人们要明辨是非。5不要害怕犯错误，但必须学会改正。提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用with复合结构，which引导的非限制性定语从句。连句成篇 (将以上句子连成一篇60词左右的英语短文)With the development of the society，nowadays it is difficult for people to resist all sorts of temptations，which will result in making some wro
64、ng decisions.Therefore，they will be scolded by others.In order to get rid of mistakes，people should tell right from wrong.Dont be scared of making mistakes，but you must learn to correct them.阅读理解A(建议用时8)The power of humor and laugher is numerous.They entertain us and make us feel good.But，above all，
65、we have discovered that humor and laughter are the best medicine.They relieve pain，reduce stress and anxiety，and are antiaging and longevity facilitators.They are extremely necessary for helping us to find and maintain a balance between life and work.However，they are slipping away from us.We have be
66、come far too serious.The only ones who still enjoy humor，laughter，fun and play to the fullest are young children.Children tend to laugh an average of 200 times a day.For adults，however，it is a totally different story.In the 1950s people laughed on average 18 times a day.Today，we are lucky if we aver
67、age between 46 times a day.As a matter of fact，a recent study found that people laugh 6 more times in the presence of one person but 30 more times in a group of people.You can get a chuckle(咯咯笑) from jokes you get on the Internet，but it is not the same as belly jiggling laughter (a deep laugh) you g
68、et when you interact with others.Socializing with friends and relatives was much looked forward to.However，this is no longer the case.In fact，the majority of people can hardly find time，nor do they have the inclination towards socializing outside home.They turn to electronic media such as television
69、，computers，the Internet，videos，CDs，and audio equipment，which can provide them with instant selfentertainment at the push of a button.The workplace does not fare(进展) much better.Due to the pressures to produce more in the same or fewer hours available and to compete，for example，in a manufacturing fie
70、ld with cheaper labor elsewhere in the world，humor and laughter in the workplace have gradually eroded(逐渐毁坏) away.I have developed a real appreciation，perhaps closer to a strong desire for the power of humor and laughter.This encouraged me to write my first book titled “The Power of Humor” and subse
71、quently my second book titled “Kids Say the Goggonest Things” based on the natural humor，laughter，play and fun that kids experience and they freely share with parents，grandparents and teachers.From writing about humor and laughter，people start to ask me to speak up for them.To date，I have developed
72、a number of humorlaughter topics that I use in my keynote presentations.You are invited to subscribe to my free monthly emagazine “The Humormeisters Forum” by clicking on the Free Humor Ezine navigation button on the website.1According to the author，laughter is leaving us partly because .Awe treat e
73、verything in a serious way Bit relieves pain and reduces stress and anxiety Cwe fail to maintain balance between life and workDthe pace of change in our lives is becoming faster答案A 解析细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三句“However，they are slipping away from us.We have become far too serious.”可知选A。2The fourth paragraph ma
74、inly tells us that .Agetting a deep laugh nowadays is difficult Bwe can entertain ourselves with the help of the InternetCpeople laugh more heartily when spending time with others Dresearchers have made a new discovery about the effect of laughter答案C解析段落大意题。阅读第四段内容可知人们在聊天互动中笑的次数更多，更发自内心地笑。故选C。3The u
75、nderlined word “inclination” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “ ”Adestination BtendencyCattitude Dapproach答案B解析词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句句意“事实上，大多数人很难找到时间，他们也没有在外面社交的倾向。”及画线词后一句内容可知选B项。4Which of the following articles can we most probably find in “The Humormeisters Forum”？AThe power of honesty.BDont be your o
76、wn worst enemy.CLive life purposefully：The relationship within.DFunny Christmas stories to share with your loved ones.答案D解析推理判断题。根据文章最后一段可知有趣幽默的文章可在幽默电子杂志上找到，故选D。B(建议用时7)Things Your Pilot Wont Tell YouYou may not be getting the airline you paid for.You may go to an airline website and buy a ticket，a
77、nd get onto an airplane that has a similar name painted on it，but half the time，youre really on a regional(地方的) airline.The regionals arent held to the same safety standards as the majors：their pilots arent required to have as much training and experience，and the public doesnt know that.Captain at a
78、 major airlineIf youre a nervous flier，book a morning flight.The heating of the ground later causes bumpier(颠簸的) air，and its much more likely to thunderstorm in the afternoon.Jerry Johnson，pilot，Los AngelesThe smoothest place to sit is often over or near the wing.The bumpiest place to sit is in the
79、back.If youre in the middle，you dont move as much.Patrick Smith，pilot，and authorof Cockpit ConfidentialSit in the front if you want fresher air.The general flow of air in any airplane is from front to back.So if youre really concerned about breathing the freshest possible air or not getting too hot，
80、sit as close to the front as you can.Planes are generally warmest in the back.Tech pilot at a regional airline，TexasYou never know where the safest seat is.There is no safest place to sit.In one accident，the people in the back are dead；in the next，its the people up front.John Nance，aviation safety a
81、nalyst and retired airline captain，SeattleIve been struck by lightning twice.Most pilots have.Airplanes are built to take it.You hear a big boom and see a big flash and thats it.Youre not going to fall out of the sky.Charlotte，pilot for a regionalearner，North CarolinaPeople dont understand why they
82、cant use their cell phones.Well，what can happen is 12 people will decide to call someone just before landing，and I can get a false reading on my instruments saying that we are higher than we ideally are.Jim Tilmon，retired AmericanAirlines pilot，Phoenix5Jerry Johnson advises nervous fliers to .Asit i
83、n the backBfly in the morningCfly with major airlinesDavoid flying in bad weather答案B解析细节理解题。根据“If youre a nervous flier，book a morning flight.”及Jerry Johnson所说的“its much more likely to thunderstorm in the afternoon”可知上午飞行更好。故选B。6The best seats for those who need fresh air are .Ain the front Bin the
84、middleCin the back Dnear the wing答案A解析细节理解题。根据文中“Sit in the front if you want fresher air.”可知坐在前面可以让人呼吸新鲜空气，故选A。7Passengers use of cell phones before landing is likely to .Aincrease the risk of being struck by lightningBmake it difficult for pilots to control the planeCcause the instruments of the p
85、lane to break downDaffect pilots judgment about the height of the plane答案D解析细节理解题。根据文章Jim Tilmon所说的“.I can get a false reading on my instruments saying that we are higher than we ideally are.”可知在飞机上打电话有可能影响飞行员判断飞机的高度。故选D。.七选五(建议用时6)In the winter months，most children spend their time on video games.S
86、pending their time on video games for a long time is harmful to them.How you can try your best to get them active and keep their minds and bodies healthy is very necessary and important. 8 Here are some ideas：Take out some old gamesAfter hours of being indoors，kids will quickly get tired of their ow
87、n games and toys.Take this opportunity to teach them the old games from your childhood.Make up new rules to refresh the games and make them original to your family. 9 Cook togetherCooking is a great activity because the whole family can get involved. 10 Kids can even practice their reading skills by
88、 reading the recipe aloud from a cookbook.Cooking with children also encourages them to try new foods because theyve had a hand in making the finished product.Make use of that big projectYou may have spring cleaning plans，but get a head start on that big cleanout project this winter. 11 Yet your kid
89、s involved in cleaning the garage or painting the guest room.Once the project is complete，all of you will feel satisfied to work together.Go on an indoor adventureStaying at home day after day is really dull and you may take part in other activities with your kids. 12 Make a trip to an indoor ice sk
90、ating or roller skating rink.You can also start a bowling tournament with other families from school and the neighborhood.AEncourage your kids to join in the project.BSet aside more hours for your work.CAssign everyone a job，like mixing or frying.DMost kids enjoy outdoor activities in winter.EGo to
91、a swimming pool in a local gym.FRecord the game ideas to pick out of an activity later.GWith a little activity，you can prevent the winter blues.答案8.G9.F10.C11.A12.E.短文改错(建议用时9)Dear Mandy，Im not doing well in my lessons at school，especial in maths.My dad says I must try hard because he wants me go to
92、 university.He thinks Im lazy，but its not true.I work really hard，often study late into the night！Ive tried to talk to my mother，but she always said I have to work as hard like my brother does.My brother doesnt study very hard，and he always gets excellent grades.Its not fair!The only thing I like it
93、 is art.My teacher says Im the best student shes had for year.When I told my dad，all he said was，“You mustnt waste your time in art.You must focus your mind on your lessons！” Im feeling quite puzzling what to do now.Would you please help me out?Thanks a lot!Yours sincerely，Lisa答案Dear Mandy，Im not do
94、ing well in my lessons at school， in maths.My dad says I must try hard because he wants me go to university.He thinks Im lazy，but its not true.I work really hard，often late into the night！Ive tried to talk to my mother，but she always I have to work as hard my brother does.My brother doesnt study ver
95、y hard， he always gets excellent grades.Its not fair!The only thing I like it is art.My teacher says Im the best student shes had for .When I told my dad，all he said was，“You mustnt waste your time art.You must focus your mind on your lessons！” Im feeling quite what to do now.Would you please help me out?Thanks a lot!Yours sincerely，Lisa