1、2021高考英语话题专项复习（二十八）目录内容Part 1话题相关词汇Part 2话题相关短语Part 2话题相关句式Part 3话题相关写作Part 4话题相关阅读学生默写版 一：相关词汇（1）1. v积累，积聚2 adj. 准确的；精确的3 v. 扩大，扩充，扩展；膨胀4 vt. 完成；达到；实现5 adv. 近似地，大约6 adj. 具有挑战性的7 vt. 鼓舞，激励，激起，唤起8 n. (pl.)指示；命令；用法说明；操作指南；U教育，指导9 vt. 取得；获得；学到(知识等)10. n. 理解；理解力11. adj. 正常的；标准的 n. 正常；标准12 adj. 准时的13 v.
2、查阅；请教14 n. 评论 vi.表达意见(on/upon)15 vt.&vi. 打断(讲话或讲话的人)；打扰（2）1. vt.吸收；理解；使全神贯注；吸引（注意）2. adj.充足的，丰盛的，充裕的3. n.口音；腔调；重音4. vt.完成5. vt.&vi.积累；积聚6. adj.准确的，精确的7. n.准确，精确8. n.字母；字母表9. v.接近；靠近；n.接近；方法；途径10. vt.分类11. v.咨询12. n.改正13. n.课程；过程14. n.文化15. n.听写16. n.&vi.训练，操练17. adj.有效的18. adj.不同的，有差异的19. adj.困难的；不易
3、相处的20. n.困难，困境21. n.方言，土语22. vt.扩大23. vt.丰富24. adj.精确的；确切的25. adj.极好的，优秀的26. vt.解释，说明27. adj.清楚明白的，易于理解的28. v.表达；表示29. n.表达；表示；表情；词语，措辞30. vt.领会；掌握31. n.流利32. adj.流利的33. adv.流利地34. adj.频繁的；惯常的35. adv.逐渐地36. n.成语，习语37. vt.&n.输入38. n.知识，学问39. vt.精通，掌握；n.大师；主人40. n.意义41. v.记忆42. n.错误43. vt.&n.输出44. v.克
4、服，解决45. n.文章46. adj.完美的，极好的47. n.短语；词组48. n.&v.练习49. adj.准确的，精确的，确切的50. vt.发音51. n.发音52. vt.背诵53. v.辨认出；承认；识别54. v.&n.请求；要求55. vt.复述56. v.复习57. n.谚语58. vt.&vi.扫读；浏览59. n.句子60. n.缺点，短处61. adv.不久；简单地，扼要地62. vt.&vi.跳读；略读63. n.演讲64. vt.拼写65. n.拼写；拼法66. n.&adj.标准（的）67. adj.笔直的；正直的；adv.直接地；坦率地68. n.重音69.
5、n.术语；条目70. n.腔调；语调；声调71. n.使用；用法72. n.词汇73. adj.精彩的；了不起的二：相关短语1 做笔记2 听讲座3 与交流4 自学5 (偶然)习得6 做准备7 充分利用8 查词典9 咨询专家10 求助于某人11 培养兴趣12 通晓13 重视14 适应15 养成习惯16 把注意力集中在17 充分发挥潜力18 丰富某人的知识19 拓展某人的视野20 复习三：相关句式1 不可否认英语很重要，它不仅有助于我们同外国人交流，而且给我们提供向他们学习的机会。2 .他们认为学习英语是现代社会的要求之一，它有益于我们未来的职业生涯。3 .其他人反对这个观点，他们说学英语不但没用
6、而且是一种精力的浪费。4 .我们理应学好英语，因为精通英语意味着在将来有更多的机会。4 .毫无疑问，写英语日记非常有助于你书面语的提高。5 .我是北京中学高三学生李华，我写信来报名参加英语网站的口语个人培训。6 像大多数其他中国高三学生一样，我已学了七年多英语，我已学了基本的语法规则和词汇。7 通过阅读英语作品我可以增加词汇量，了解更多说英语国家的风俗文化。四：相关写作假定你是李华。你的笔友Tom给你写信咨询“如何在班级创设浓厚的汉语学习氛围”。请你根据提示给他写一封英文回信。内容包括：1宣传标语用英汉双语；2开设汉语角；3邀请汉语外教来学校上课。注意：1词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使
7、行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 五：相关阅读AChildren from four Buckinghamshire primary schools visited Epilepsy Society to plant a hedge (树篱) as part of a Plant-for-the-Planet project.The children from these schools were planting a hedge in the garden of the Queen Elizabeth House at the charity in Chalfont St Pet
8、er.Plant-for-the-Planet gives children across the globe the opportunity to learn about the threats of global warming to the environment,and then put their new knowledge into practice as they plant new trees.The day was organised by Bob Sherren who showed the children how to plant the planet-friendly
9、 line of trees in protective chambers (防护室) to shield them from hungry wildlife as they settle in their roots.Bob said,“The day really was Thinking Globally,Acting Locally put into action.The children learned about the importance of planting trees as a way of helping to bring about climate justice f
10、or many living in poorer nations and of course enjoyed planting the trees too.” The eventual hedge,which will grow to full size over ten years behind the Queen Elizabeth House,is made up of trees such as oaks,silver birches and so on.Bob added,“The children were also able to help people living at Ep
11、ilepsy Society because they will gain some well-needed privacy from the hedge in time.The natural wildlife benefits too from the fruits and nuts that a hedge made from native species can provide as well as the possibility for any number of nesting sites.”Emma Darlington,Epilepsy Societys volunteer o
12、fficer,said,“I think its so important to encourage the younger generation that the future is in their hands and that they can make a difference,whether it is through taking part in projects like this or spreading awareness.We hope they learn a little bit about the work we do at Epilepsy Society too
13、the trees they planted will be enjoyed by everyone here for years to come.”1.What is the purpose of the Plant-for-the-Planet project?A.To help children learn more about society.B.To offer children colourful after-school activities.C.To raise childrens awareness of global warming.D.To teach children
14、how to protect natural wildlife.2.What does the underlined word “shield” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Separate.B.Take.C.Get.D.Protect.3.How did Bob Sherren feel after organising this activity?A.Tired.B.Proud.C.Discouraged.D.Peaceful.4.What can we learn from Emma Darlingtons words in the last parag
15、raph?A.She hopes to popularise volunteering work.B.She tries to drive the children to study hard.C.She expects the children to take positive action.D.She believes the younger generation is promising.BSam is a fourth-year student at Harvard Medical School,but poetry is still a big part of her life,no
16、w with a new teacher who believes poetry can benefit every doctors education and work,Rafael Campo.Rafael is a doctor,professor and a highly respected poet.“Poetry is in every encounter (邂逅) with my patients.I think healing really in a very great way is about poetry.And if we do anything when were w
17、ith our patients,were really losing ourselves in their stories,really hearing their voices.And,certainly,thats what a poem does,” he said.Campo worries that something important has been lost in medicine and medical education today:humanity,which he finds in poetry.To end that,he leads a weekly readi
18、ng and writing workshop for medical students and residents (住院医生).He thinks medical training focuses too much on distancing the doctor from his or her patients,and poems can help close that gap.Third-year resident Andrea Schwartz was one of the workshop regulars.She said,“I think theres no other pro
19、fession other than medicine that produces as many writers as it does.And I think that is because theres just so much power in doctors and patients interacting when patients are at their saddest.” Not everyone believes thats what doctors should do,though.Rafael said,“I was afraid of how people might
20、judge me,actually.In the medical profession,as many people know,we must always put the emergency first.But,you know,that kind of treatment,if its happening in the hospital,very regrettably,sadly,results in a bad outcome.The family is sitting by the bedside.The patient hasnt survived the cancer.Dont
21、we still have a role as healers there?”In a poem titled “Health”,Campo writes of the wish to live forever in a world made painless by our incurable joy.He says he will continue teaching students,helping patients and writing poems,his own brand of medicine.5.What do we know about Rafael Campo?A.He wo
22、rks as a doctor.B.He is under medical care.C.He is a literature professor.D.He knows little about poetry.6.What does the author try to show in Paragraph 2?A.The importance of medical training.B.The effect of poetry in medical treatment.C.The similarity involved in poetry and medical work.D.The prese
23、nt relationship between patients and doctors.7.What does Andrea Schwartz think of poetry?A.It comforts patients family.B.It contributes to medical work.C.It has nothing to do with doctors.D.It keeps doctors away from patients.8.What is Rafael Campos view on poetry?A.It requires a lot of spare time.B
24、.It can provide a useful tool for doctors.C.It has little effect on patients conditions.D.It should be included in emergency treatments.CThis is a real story about an old man in China.Sixty-three-year-old Zhuang Guorong is a 1 rural primary school art teacher,who has had a life of 2 for more than 40
25、 years.Every year,the strong,younger-than-his-actual-age pensioner goes to “the farmers home” of Chenyang Community to paint or3 other villagers how to 4.“The farmers home”,a public building,5 the venue (聚集地点) for a branch of the Sheyang Farmers Painting Institute.The institute is a government 6 cul
26、tural organization in Sheyang County,in the north of Jiangsu Province,east China.Zhuang works at the institate part time,and each year he 7 up to ten paintings,which are then 8 by the local government.He9 around 5,000 yuan thats about 740 US dollars a year by doing this 10.As well as earning himself
27、 some money,Zhuang says the job gives him an opportunity to11 his views of life to his fellow countrymen,12 the elderly. “This painting is about a nursing home.We now live in a(n)13 society.We can no longer 14 the traditional way of taking care of our elderly just with our children doing it.15,profe
28、ssional nursing homes are important for elderly peoples welfare.And all of my paintings are based on our real lives.”1.A.smartB.famous C.strict D.retired2.A.paintingB.writing C.farming D.designing3.A.askB.teach C.examine D.answer4.A.exerciseB.communicate C.learn D.draw5.A.belongs toB.looks like C.se
29、rves as D.stands for6.A.decoratedB.supported C.controlled D.reported7.A.createsB.collects C.copies D.exhibits8.A.publishedB.put up C.bought D.handed in9.A.chargesB.makes C.spends D.donates10.A.testB.talking C.work D.research11.A.giveB.offer C.send D.express12.A.especiallyB.similarly C.equally D.gene
30、rally13.A.freeB.open C.ageing D.technological14.A.ask forB.rely on C.think of D.turn down15.A.HoweverB.Instead C.Besides D.Therefore 2021高考英语话题专项复习（二十八）教师版一：相关词汇（1）1.accumulate v积累，积聚2accurate adj. 准确的；精确的3expand v. 扩大，扩充，扩展；膨胀4accomplish vt. 完成；达到；实现5approximately adv. 近似地，大约6challenging adj. 具有挑战性
31、的7inspire vt. 鼓舞，激励，激起，唤起8instruction n. (pl.)指示；命令；用法说明；操作指南；U教育，指导9acquire vt. 取得；获得；学到(知识等)prehension n. 理解；理解力11.normal adj. 正常的；标准的 n. 正常；标准12punctual adj. 准时的13consult v. 查阅；请教14comment n. 评论 vi.表达意见(on/upon)15interrupt vt.&vi. 打断(讲话或讲话的人)；打扰（2）1.absorb vt.吸收；理解；使全神贯注；吸引（注意）2.abundant adj.充足的，
32、丰盛的，充裕的3.accent n.口音；腔调；重音4.accomplish vt.完成5.accumulate vt.&vi.积累；积聚6.accurate adj.准确的，精确的7.accuracy n.准确，精确8.alphabet n.字母；字母表9.approach v.接近；靠近；n.接近；方法；途径10.classify vt.分类11.consult v.咨询12.correction n.改正13.course n.课程；过程14.culture n.文化15.dictation n.听写16.drill n.&vi.训练，操练17.effective adj.有效的18.d
33、ifferent adj.不同的，有差异的19.difficult adj.困难的；不易相处的20.difficulty n.困难，困境21.dialect n.方言，土语22.enlarge vt.扩大23.enrich vt.丰富24.exact adj.精确的；确切的25.excellent adj.极好的，优秀的26.explain vt.解释，说明27.explicit adj.清楚明白的，易于理解的28.express v.表达；表示29.expression n.表达；表示；表情；词语，措辞30.grasp vt.领会；掌握31.fluency n.流利32.fluent adj
34、.流利的33.fluently adv.流利地34.frequent adj.频繁的；惯常的35.gradually adv.逐渐地36.idiom n.成语，习语37.input vt.&n.输入38.knowledge n.知识，学问39.master vt.精通，掌握；n.大师；主人40.meaning n.意义41.memorize v.记忆42.mistake/error n.错误43.output vt.&n.输出44.overcome v.克服，解决45.passage n.文章46.perfect adj.完美的，极好的47.phrase n.短语；词组48.practice
35、n.&v.练习49.precise adj.准确的，精确的，确切的50.pronounce vt.发音51.pronunciation n.发音52.recite vt.背诵53.recognize v.辨认出；承认；识别54.request v.&n.请求；要求55.retell vt.复述56.review v.复习57.saying n.谚语58.scan vt.&vi.扫读；浏览59.sentence n.句子60.shortcoming n.缺点，短处61.shortly adv.不久；简单地，扼要地62.skim vt.&vi.跳读；略读63.speech n.演讲64.spell
36、 vt.拼写65.spelling n.拼写；拼法66.standard n.&adj.标准（的）67.straight adj.笔直的；正直的；adv.直接地；坦率地68.stress n.重音69.term n.术语；条目70.tone n.腔调；语调；声调71.usage n.使用；用法72.vocabulary n.词汇73.wonderful adj.精彩的；了不起的二：相关短语1take notes 做笔记2attend a lecture 听讲座3communicate with 与交流4teach oneself 自学5pick up (偶然)习得6make preparati
37、ons 做准备7make full use of 充分利用8refer to a dictionary 查词典9consult an expert 咨询专家10turn to sb. (for help) 求助于某人11develop ones interest 培养兴趣12have a good knowledge of 通晓13attach importance to 重视14adapt to 适应15form a habit 养成习惯16focus/concentrate ones attention on/upon 把注意力集中在17develop ones potential to
38、the full 充分发挥潜力18enrich ones knowledge 丰富某人的知识19enlarge ones view 拓展某人的视野20go over 复习三：相关句式1There is no denying that English is of great importance, which can not only help us communicate with foreigners, but also can offer an opportunity to learn from them.不可否认英语很重要，它不仅有助于我们同外国人交流，而且给我们提供向他们学习的机会。2
39、They think learning English is one of the demands of modern society and will do good to our future career.他们认为学习英语是现代社会的要求之一，它有益于我们未来的职业生涯。3Others are against the idea, saying that learning English is useless and is a waste of energy.其他人反对这个观点，他们说学英语不但没用而且是一种精力的浪费。4We are supposed to learn English w
40、ell because a good command of English means more opportunities in the future.我们理应学好英语，因为精通英语意味着在将来有更多的机会。5There is no doubt that keeping an English diary helps you a lot with your written English.毫无疑问，写英语日记非常有助于你书面语的提高。6. Im Li Hua, a Senior 3 student from Beijing Middle School.Im writing to sign up
41、 for the individual oral English training program offered online.我是北京中学高三学生李华，我写信来报名参加英语网站的口语个人培训。7Like most other Chinese Senior 3 students, I have learnt English for more than 7 years and Ive learned basic grammar rules and vocabulary.像大多数其他中国高三学生一样，我已学了七年多英语，我已学了基本的语法规则和词汇。8I can enlarge my vocab
42、ulary as well as learn more about the cultures and customs of English speaking countries by reading works in English.通过阅读英语作品我可以增加词汇量，了解更多说英语国家的风俗文化。四：相关写作假定你是李华。你的笔友Tom给你写信咨询“如何在班级创设浓厚的汉语学习氛围”。请你根据提示给他写一封英文回信。内容包括：1宣传标语用英汉双语；2开设汉语角；3邀请汉语外教来学校上课。注意：1词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Tom，
43、How are you doing？Im glad to hear from you.From your letter,I know that your class will develop the students interest in Chinese learning.Now I share some advice with you.To begin with，all the signs and slogans in your class should be written both in Chinese and English, which can create an atmosphe
44、re to learn Chinese.Secondly, you should set up a Chinese Corner in your class, where you can practice your spoken Chinese.Last but not the least, you should invite some Chinese teachers who have a good command of Chinese to come to school to communicate with students face to face.I do hope my sugge
45、stions can be helpful for you.Im looking forward to getting your good news soon.Yours sincerely，Li Hua五：相关阅读AChildren from four Buckinghamshire primary schools visited Epilepsy Society to plant a hedge (树篱) as part of a Plant-for-the-Planet project.The children from these schools were planting a hed
46、ge in the garden of the Queen Elizabeth House at the charity in Chalfont St Peter.Plant-for-the-Planet gives children across the globe the opportunity to learn about the threats of global warming to the environment,and then put their new knowledge into practice as they plant new trees.The day was or
47、ganised by Bob Sherren who showed the children how to plant the planet-friendly line of trees in protective chambers (防护室) to shield them from hungry wildlife as they settle in their roots.Bob said,“The day really was Thinking Globally,Acting Locally put into action.The children learned about the im
48、portance of planting trees as a way of helping to bring about climate justice for many living in poorer nations and of course enjoyed planting the trees too.” The eventual hedge,which will grow to full size over ten years behind the Queen Elizabeth House,is made up of trees such as oaks,silver birch
49、es and so on.Bob added,“The children were also able to help people living at Epilepsy Society because they will gain some well-needed privacy from the hedge in time.The natural wildlife benefits too from the fruits and nuts that a hedge made from native species can provide as well as the possibility
50、 for any number of nesting sites.”Emma Darlington,Epilepsy Societys volunteer officer,said,“I think its so important to encourage the younger generation that the future is in their hands and that they can make a difference,whether it is through taking part in projects like this or spreading awarenes
51、s.We hope they learn a little bit about the work we do at Epilepsy Society too the trees they planted will be enjoyed by everyone here for years to come.”1.What is the purpose of the Plant-for-the-Planet project?A.To help children learn more about society.B.To offer children colourful after-school a
52、ctivities.C.To raise childrens awareness of global warming.D.To teach children how to protect natural wildlife.2.What does the underlined word “shield” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Separate.B.Take.C.Get.D.Protect.3.How did Bob Sherren feel after organising this activity?A.Tired.B.Proud.C.Discourag
53、ed.D.Peaceful.4.What can we learn from Emma Darlingtons words in the last paragraph?A.She hopes to popularise volunteering work.B.She tries to drive the children to study hard.C.She expects the children to take positive action.D.She believes the younger generation is promising.BSam is a fourth-year
54、student at Harvard Medical School,but poetry is still a big part of her life,now with a new teacher who believes poetry can benefit every doctors education and work,Rafael Campo.Rafael is a doctor,professor and a highly respected poet.“Poetry is in every encounter (邂逅) with my patients.I think heali
55、ng really in a very great way is about poetry.And if we do anything when were with our patients,were really losing ourselves in their stories,really hearing their voices.And,certainly,thats what a poem does,” he said.Campo worries that something important has been lost in medicine and medical educat
56、ion today:humanity,which he finds in poetry.To end that,he leads a weekly reading and writing workshop for medical students and residents (住院医生).He thinks medical training focuses too much on distancing the doctor from his or her patients,and poems can help close that gap.Third-year resident Andrea
57、Schwartz was one of the workshop regulars.She said,“I think theres no other profession other than medicine that produces as many writers as it does.And I think that is because theres just so much power in doctors and patients interacting when patients are at their saddest.” Not everyone believes tha
58、ts what doctors should do,though.Rafael said,“I was afraid of how people might judge me,actually.In the medical profession,as many people know,we must always put the emergency first.But,you know,that kind of treatment,if its happening in the hospital,very regrettably,sadly,results in a bad outcome.T
59、he family is sitting by the bedside.The patient hasnt survived the cancer.Dont we still have a role as healers there?”In a poem titled “Health”,Campo writes of the wish to live forever in a world made painless by our incurable joy.He says he will continue teaching students,helping patients and writi
60、ng poems,his own brand of medicine.5.What do we know about Rafael Campo?A.He works as a doctor.B.He is under medical care.C.He is a literature professor.D.He knows little about poetry.6.What does the author try to show in Paragraph 2?A.The importance of medical training.B.The effect of poetry in med
61、ical treatment.C.The similarity involved in poetry and medical work.D.The present relationship between patients and doctors.7.What does Andrea Schwartz think of poetry?A.It comforts patients family.B.It contributes to medical work.C.It has nothing to do with doctors.D.It keeps doctors away from pati
62、ents.8.What is Rafael Campos view on poetry?A.It requires a lot of spare time.B.It can provide a useful tool for doctors.C.It has little effect on patients conditions.D.It should be included in emergency treatments.CThis is a real story about an old man in China.Sixty-three-year-old Zhuang Guorong i
63、s a 1 rural primary school art teacher,who has had a life of 2 for more than 40 years.Every year,the strong,younger-than-his-actual-age pensioner goes to “the farmers home” of Chenyang Community to paint or3 other villagers how to 4.“The farmers home”,a public building,5 the venue (聚集地点) for a branc
64、h of the Sheyang Farmers Painting Institute.The institute is a government 6 cultural organization in Sheyang County,in the north of Jiangsu Province,east China.Zhuang works at the institate part time,and each year he 7 up to ten paintings,which are then 8 by the local government.He9 around 5,000 yua
65、n thats about 740 US dollars a year by doing this 10.As well as earning himself some money,Zhuang says the job gives him an opportunity to11 his views of life to his fellow countrymen,12 the elderly. “This painting is about a nursing home.We now live in a(n)13 society.We can no longer 14 the traditi
66、onal way of taking care of our elderly just with our children doing it.15,professional nursing homes are important for elderly peoples welfare.And all of my paintings are based on our real lives.”1.A.smartB.famous C.strict D.retired2.A.paintingB.writing C.farming D.designing3.A.askB.teach C.examine
67、D.answer4.A.exerciseB.communicate C.learn D.draw5.A.belongs toB.looks like C.serves as D.stands for6.A.decoratedB.supported C.controlled D.reported7.A.createsB.collects C.copies D.exhibits8.A.publishedB.put up C.bought D.handed in9.A.chargesB.makes C.spends D.donates10.A.testB.talking C.work D.resea
68、rch11.A.giveB.offer C.send D.express12.A.especiallyB.similarly C.equally D.generally13.A.freeB.open C.ageing D.technological14.A.ask forB.rely on C.think of D.turn down15.A.HoweverB.Instead C.Besides D.Therefore参考答案1.C根据第一段中的“Plant-for-the-Planet gives children across the globe the opportunity to le
69、arn about the threats of global warming to the environment”可知,该项目的目的是提升孩子们对全球变暖的认识。2.D根据第二段中的“plant the planet-friendly line of trees in protective chambers”可知,将树种在保护室的目的是保护树免遭饥饿的动物破坏。3.B根据第二段中的“Bob said,The day.enjoyed planting the trees too.”可推断,Bob对组织这次活动感到自豪。4.C根据最后一段中的“I think its so important
70、to.spreading awareness”可知,她期望孩子们能有所作为,积极参与到应对全球变暖的行动中。B5.A根据第一段中的“Rafael is a doctor”可知答案。6.C根据第二段中的“Poetry is in every encounter with my patients”和“thats what a poem does”可知,作者想通过第二段表达诗歌和医护工作的相通之处。7.B根据倒数第三段中的“And I think that is because theres just so much power in doctors and patients interacting
71、”可知,Andrea Schwartz认为诗歌有助于医生和病人之间的互动。8.B根据最后两段的内容特别是末段中的“his own brand of medicine”可知,Rafael Campo认为诗歌对医生来说是一个有用的工具。C1.D由上文中的“Sixty-three-year-old”和下文中的pensioner可知,庄国荣是一位“退休的(retired)”小学美术老师。2.A由上文中的art teacher以及下文的描述可知,庄国荣的“绘画(painting)”生涯超过40年。3.B由文中的描述可知,庄国荣去陈洋社区的“农民之家”作画或“教(teach)”其他村民如何“画画(draw
72、)”。4.D见上题解析。5.C由上下文的描述可知,“农民之家”“充当(serves as)”射阳农民绘画机构的一个分支点。6.B该机构是由政府“支持(supported)”的文化组织。7.A由该空后的ten paintings可知,他每年“创作(creates)”的画作多达十幅。8.C由下文中的5,000 yuan可知,这些画作被当地政府“购买(bought)”了。9.B由文中的“5,000 yuan”,“about 740 US dollars”以及下文中的“earning himself some money”可知,他做这份“工作(work)”每年能“挣(makes)”大概五千元。10.C见上题解析。11.D由文中的“his views of life to his fellow countrymen”可知,不仅能挣钱,这份工作还给了庄国荣一次机会向他的老乡们“表达(express)”他对生活的看法,“尤其是(especially)”告诉老人们该如何生活。12.A见上题解析。13.C由下文中的“taking care of our elderly”可知,我们生活在一个“老龄化的(ageing)”社会。14.B我们不能只“依靠(rely on)”传统的方法来照顾老人,即只依靠孩子们来赡养老人。15.D上下文之间表示因果关系,故用“因此(Therefore)”。
