1、Unit 5Into the wild导读：澳大利亚乡村歌手凯斯厄本(Keith Urban)曾荣获美国乡村歌曲音乐学院奖年度新晋男歌手奖，第48届、50届、52届、53届格莱美音乐奖最佳乡村男歌手奖。Tonight I Wanna Cry今夜我想哭泣出自专辑Be Here伴你一生，该专辑一推出就荣登美国公告牌排行榜乡村专辑榜冠军宝座。Tonight I Wanna CryAlone in this house again tonightI got the TV onThe sound turned down and a bottle of wineTheres pictures of you
2、 and I on the walls around meThe way that it was and could have been surrounds meIll never get over you walkin awayIve never been the kind to ever let my feelings showAnd I thought that bein strong meant never losin your self-controlBut Im just drunken enough to let go of my painTo hell with my prid
3、e，let it fall like rainFrom my eyesTonight I wanna cryWould it help if I turned a sad song onAll by Myself would sure hit me hard nowThat youre goneOr maybe unfold some old yellow lost love lettersIts gonna hurt bad before it gets betterBut Ill never get over you by hidin this way今夜我想哭泣今夜我又独自一人打开电视调
4、低音量，独饮独醉四周挂满你我合影一如往昔包围着我无法忘记你离我远去从未如此表露心迹曾经以为坚强就是能控制自己如今却为排遣伤痛酩酊大醉放下骄傲，任凭泪水如雨滑落眼角今夜我想哭泣不知听听伤感歌曲能否缓解一首孑然一身却让我更受折磨让我记得你已离我而去也许可以读读那些已泛黄的情书治愈前必将伤痕累累但若这般隐藏心迹，将伤痛不止Part Starting out & Understanding ideasThe Monarchs JourneyMany animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year.This annu
5、al movement is called migration.They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of warmer weather.One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and
6、 difficult journey.Somehow they manage to travel around 4，000 kilometres south and find their way to California or Mexico.However, until recently no one knew (1)how they did this.A team of scientists(2) led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the answer.They hav
7、e found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day.It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun.These two pieces of informationthe time of day and the point (3)where the sun is in the skyallow the butterfly to determine the way to go.Eventually, it manages to reach the places where
8、it will spend the winter.The solution to the mystery of the monarchs amazing ability comes at a time (4)when it is in serious trouble.Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years.Sadly, human activity is the main reason (5)why the number of monarch butterflies is fallin
9、g.In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment.They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants (6)that monarch caterpillars eat.The research on the monarchs behaviour has however led to a greater awareness of this creature.People ha
10、ve been working together to record its migration and make sure (7)that there are enough plants for it to feed on.If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again.(8)The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive and
11、 keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.(1)how引导的宾语从句作knew的宾语，how在从句中作方式状语。(2)过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰scientists。(3)where引导定语从句，修饰先行词point，在从句中作地点状语。(4)when引导定语从句，修饰先行词time，在从句中作时间状语。(5)why引导定语从句，修饰先行词reason，在从句中作原因状语。(6)that引导定语从句，修饰先行词plants，在从句中作宾语。(7)that引导宾语从句，作make sure的宾语。(8)此处为“th
12、e比较级., the比较级.”句式，意为“越就越”。monarch n.君主，国王；帝王斑蝶movement n.动作，活动migration n.迁徙migrate v.移栖，迁徙monarch butterfly 大斑蝶，帝王斑蝶somehow adv.用某种方法professor n.教授measure v.量，测量position n.位置determine v.测定，确定eventually adv.终于，最终solution n.解决，解决方法mystery n.难以理解的事物，谜amazing adj.惊人的，了不起的crash vi.狂跌per prep.每destroy vt
13、.破坏，毁掉cut down 砍倒chemical n.化学品caterpillar n.毛虫lead to 导致awareness n.认识，意识creature n.生物，动物feed on以为食survive v.活下来，幸存Step General readingMatch each paragraph with its main idea.Para.1A.The reason why the North American monarch butterflies fallPara.2 B.How to make monarchs number increase once againPa
14、ra.3 C.A brief introduction of the North American monarch butterflies migrationPara.4 D.The discovery about how the North American monarch butterflies cover such a long distancePara.5 E.What is migration and why do animals migrate?答案Para.1EPara.2CPara.3DPara.4APara.5BStep Factual readingRead the tex
15、t carefully and choose the best answer.1.Which is Not the purpose of animals migration?A.To find food.B.To find a partner.C.To escape being killed.D.To find warmer weather.2.What can we learn about the North American monarch butterflies from Paragraph 2?A.Every two years they will migrate to spend t
16、he winter.B.They have ugly black and orange wings.C.They manage to travel around 4，000 kilometres north and find their way to places where they will spend the winter.D.Now people have known how they manage to travel such a long distance.3.Why does the author say the monarch is in serious trouble?A.T
17、he monarch is in danger of extinction.B.The monarch is forced to migrate every autumn.C.The monarch has to travel around 4，000 kilometres south.D.People are killing more and more monarchs.4.Whats the purpose of volunteers work?A.To be aware of the importance of protecting the monarch.B.To keep a rec
18、ord of the monarchs migration and find out enough plants for them to eat.C.To help the monarch increase their numbers.D.To get us to know more about the monarch.答案1.C2.D3.A4.BStep Cloze testFill in the blanks according to the text.Every autumn, millions of the North American monarch butterflies mana
19、ge 1.to_travel (travel) around 4，000 kilometres south and find their way to places 2.where they will spend the winter.A team of scientists 3.led (lead) by Professor Eli Schlizerman at the University of Washington 4.has_found (find) that the monarch is able to tell the time of the day and then uses i
20、ts eyes to measure the position of the sun.These two pieces of information allow the butterfly to determine the way to go.The solution to the mystery of the monarchs 5.amazing (amaze) ability comes at a time when its population 6.has_crashed (crash) by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years.7.
21、sadly (sad), human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling.8.The research on the monarchs behaviour has however led 9.to a greater awareness of this creature.The more we know about these lovely creatures, the 10.greater (great) the chance they will survive.词汇语境认知
22、写出语境中加黑单词或短语的意义1.Hes managed to persuade Kay to buy one for him somehow.以某种方法2.The school was completely destroyed by fire.毁掉3.She now helps in a local school as a volunteer three days a week.志愿者4.She can find no solution to her financial troubles.解决办法5.On New Years Eve, people usually get together
23、to watch annual Spring Festival Gala Evening on TV.一年一度的，每年的6.I know that such deer feed mainly on green grass.以为食.单词语境记忆根据句意和汉语提示写出单词的适当形式1.It is amazing (令人吃惊的) that China has made such a great achievement in the medical field.2.Measure (测量) the size of the board and tell me ten minutes later.3.Yo
24、uve moved the furniture aroundthe sofa is in a different position (位置).4.He determined (决定) to seek for a building more suited to their needs.5.Its really lucky for him to have survived (死里逃生) that terrible accident.6.He worked so hard that eventually (终于) he made himself sick.7.The TV ads are meant
25、 to raise the publics awareness (意识)of environmental issues.8.They are seeking (寻找) the most reasonable diet which will do good to their health.短语语境填空根据汉语提示写出适当的短语1.In_the_last_few_years (在过去几年里)thousands of films have been produced all over the world.2.The workers are doing all they can to cut_down
26、 (消减) the accident rate.3.Make_sure (确保)that your homework is finished first.4.Once_again (再一次) we came under attack from enemy fighter planes.5.As we know, goats feed_on (以为食)grass.6.Opening the new factory has led_to (导致) the creation of 200 jobs.1.seek v.寻找；寻求They migrate to find food, seek a par
27、tner, or in search of warmer weather.(教材P50)它们迁徙是为了寻找食物，寻找伴侣，或者寻找更温暖的天气。He sought out his friend in the crowd.他在人群中找到了他的朋友。He is a man who likes seeking for wealth and power.他是一个喜欢追求财富和权力的人。I am always seeking to improve my teaching method.我一直在设法改进我的教学方法。单句语法填空/补全句子Seeking for too much fame made him
28、 unpopular.Now a number of college graduates are seeking to_get (get) a high-paid job.Many people spend years seeking_(for)_peace_of_mind,_often with little success.很多人年复一年地寻求心灵的平静，却很难如愿以偿。用法总结seek (for) sth寻找/追求某物seek out 找出；搜出seek to do sth 设法做某事2.measure vt.量，测量；评估vi.有长/宽n.尺寸；措施It uses its eyes t
29、o measure the position of the sun.(教材P50)它用眼睛测量太阳的位置。My mother made me a pair of trousers to my measure.我妈妈按照我的尺寸给我做了一条裤子。It is high time that we should take some measures to protect our environment.是我们采取措施保护环境的时候了。单句语法填空Education shouldnt be_measured (measure) only by examination results.The govern
30、ment has taken measures to_bring (bring) down the high prices of house.In the old days, my mother always made new clothes to my own measure with the Spring Festival coming.The new bridge under construction, measuring (measure) twice as long as the old one, will be completed next month.用法总结make.to on
31、es measure 按照某人的尺寸做(衣服等)take measures to do sth 采取措施做某事名师提醒measure作“尺寸”讲时，常用作不可数名词；而作“措施”讲时，为可数名词，通常用复数形式。表示“有长/宽/高”时，为不及物动词，不用于被动语态和进行时态；如果此意义的短语作后置定语，要用现在分词形式。3.position n.位置；职位，地位；姿势；状况，处境(教材P50)写出下列句中position的含义Can you find our position on this map？位置My husband has a good position in a governmen
32、t office.职位Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position.姿势What would you do if in my position？状况，处境The books are all out of position.Put them back in position.这些书放的位置不对，把它们放在适当的位置。At present she holds the position of sales manager in a large company.现在她在一家大公司担任销售经理的职务。单句语法填空We are now in
33、 a good position where all is in our hands.The chairs are all out of position.We should move them away.用法总结in a.position 处于的地位/处境in/out of position 在/不在适当的位置hold the position of 担任的职务名师提醒position作先行词时，其后的定语从句多由where引导；在in/out of position短语中，position是不可数名词，前面不可用冠词。4.determine v.测定，确定；决定，决心These two p
34、ieces of informationthe time of day and the point where the sun is in the skyallow the butterfly to determine the way to go.(教材P5051)这两条信息白天的时间和太阳在天空中的位置允许帝王斑蝶确定走哪条路。We determine to fulfill the task, whatever happens.不管发生什么，我们决心完成任务。I have determined on/upon setting up my own business after graduati
35、on.我已决定毕业后建立自己的事业。My teachers talk woke me up, and I was determined to study harder.老师的话唤醒了我，我决定更加努力地学习。用determine的适当形式填空If we are not careful, we could face a kind of global chess match against very determined，super and intelligent machines.Chinese players have the determination to win more gold me
36、dals in the next Olympic Games.补全句子He has determined_on/upon_an_early_start/determined_to_start_early tomorrow.他决定明天一早动身。Though Tom was stubborn, they determined_to_persuade_him_to_travel/were_determined_to_persuade_him_to_travel together.虽然汤姆很固执，他们决定说服他一起去旅行。单词一族determined adj.有决心的；果断的determination
37、 n. 决心，决定用法总结determine to do sth 决心做某事(表动作)determine on/upon (doing) sth 决定(做)某事be determined to do sth 决心做某事(表状态)5.amazing adj.惊人的，了不起的The solution to the mystery of the monarchs amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble.(教材P51)帝王斑蝶令人惊叹的能力之谜在它陷入严重困境之际得到了解决。She was amazed at how
38、calm she felt after the accident.她惊奇地发现事故后她感觉如此镇静。I was amazed to see how much she had changed.看到她巨大的变化我感到惊讶。To my amazement，you have never heard of Michael Jackson.你竟然从来没有听说过迈克尔杰克逊，我很惊讶。He looked at me in amazement, and it seemed that he hadnt recognized me.他惊愕地看着我，好像没有认出我来似的。用amaze的适当形式填空I find it
39、 amazing that you dont know about Jay Chou.It amazed me to learn that the sixteen-year-old boy should be a computer expert.When he heard someone calling his name, he looked back in amazement.补全句子We were_amazed_to_find that no one was hurt.我们很惊讶地发现没有人受伤。单词一族amaze vt.使吃惊amazed adj. 感到惊奇的amazement n. 惊
40、讶用法总结(1)be amazed at/by 对很惊奇be amazed to do sth 对做某事感到惊奇(2)(much) to ones amazement 令某人(非常)惊讶的是in amazement 惊讶地；惊奇地名师提醒amazing指“令人吃惊的”，强调某人/某事物给他人的感受；而amazed表示本身的感觉，并不强调对他人的影响，多指“(人)感到吃惊的”，有时也可修饰look/expression/smile/tears/voice等词。6.survive vi.活下来；幸存vt.幸免于；从中逃生(教材P51)Scientific research shows that w
41、omen tend to survive their husbands.科学研究表明，女性往往比她们的丈夫寿命长。I dont know how you all manage to survive on your husbands salary.我真不知道你们只靠你丈夫的薪水是怎样生活的。Several buildings in the town have survived from medieval times.这个城镇的几个建筑是从中世纪沿袭下来的。单句语法填空/补全句子The mans survival was surprising，as the doctors thought he w
42、ould die.Its hard for my family to survive on 40 a week.Many birds didnt survive_the_cold_winter (在寒冷的冬天活下来).单词一族survival n.幸存survivor n. 幸存者用法总结survive sb by. 比某人多活survive on sth. 靠继续维持生活survive from 从存活下来；从流传下来名师提醒survive作不及物动词，后跟介词from或on构成短语；作为及物动词，表示“幸存”时，宾语为地震、事故、袭击、疾病、霜冻等名词；表示“比某人长命”时，以人作宾语。7
43、.effect n.影响，结果Then use the sentences to complete the “cause-effect” flow charts.(教材P52)然后使用句子完成因果关系的流程图。This had a great effect on the future of both mother and son.这对母子俩的将来影响很大。The new law on drunk driving will come into effect at the start of September.该项有关酒后驾驶的新法令将在9月初开始生效。The governments effort
44、s to lower house prices are starting to take effect.政府降低房价的努力正在开始显现效果。单句语法填空/补全句子The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism on the wildlife in the area.Playing table tennis makes me more energetic and effective(effect) in my study.We want to know whether the drug has_an_effect_on
45、 peoples health.我们想知道这药对人们的健康是否有影响。单词一族effective adj.有效的用法总结have an effect on 对有影响/起作用come into effect 生效，开始实施take effect 开始起作用，见效1.cut down砍倒；削减，减少They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.(教材P51)他们砍伐树木，使用能够杀死帝王斑蝶幼虫赖以为生的植物的化学品。用介、副词填空Dont cut in when o
46、thers are talking.We were cut off in the middle of our telephone conversation.Please cut the apple up into equal pieces.Tom has been asked to have the tree cut down.短语记牢cut in 插入，插嘴 cut off 切断；使隔绝 cut up 切碎2.lead to引起；导致；通向The research on the monarchs behaviour has however led to a greater awareness
47、 of this creature.(教材P51)然而，对帝王斑蝶行为的研究使人们对这种生物有了更好的认识。单句语法填空His carelessness led to him losing (lose) the good chance.Could you do me a favor and lead me to the bus station?Her constant lying led me to_distrust (distrust)everything she said.翻译句子众所周知，条条大路通罗马。As_we_all_know/As_is_known_to_all,_all_roa
48、ds_lead_to_Rome.短语记牢lead sb to do sth 使得某人去做某事lead sb to. 带领某人去名师提醒含介词to的动词短语还有：(1)be used to 习惯于(2)pay attention to 注意(3)look forward to 期望，盼望(4)refer to 提到，谈到，参考The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive.(教材P51)我们对这个精美的生物了解得越多，它生存的机会越大。【分析】 “the比较级，the比较级”结
49、构的用法：(1)“the比较级，the比较级”表示“越，就越”，表示一方的程度随着另一方的变化而变化，the用在形容词或副词的比较级前。(2)前一个“the比较级”通常相当于比较状语从句或条件状语从句，后一个“the比较级”通常相当于主句。(3)在通常情况下，如果主、从句中的谓语动词是系动词be，而且主语不是代词，be常省略。【拓展】 “比较级and比较级”表示“越来越”。The more careful you are, the fewer mistakes youll make.你越仔细，犯的错误就越少。The taller the tree (is), the stronger the
50、wind (is).树大招风。With summer coming, the day is becoming longer and longer.随着夏天的到来，白天变得越来越长。补全句子The_more_books you read, the_more_knowledge youll gain.你读的书越多，你就会获得越多的知识。He is more_and_more_independent as he grows up.随着他长大，他越来越独立了。The more，the_better.多多益善。.语法填空一、读下列单句并填空(每空不超过3个词)1.We should take some
51、measures to_solve (solve) these problems.2.Im not sure what I would do if I were in your position.3.In order to avoid traffic jams, I strongly suggest some effective (effect) measures be taken.4.Much to my relief, my son was eventually (eventual) admitted to a key university.5.It may take a long tim
52、e to find a solution to the problem.6.It was amazing (amaze) that the boy was able to solve the problem so quickly.二、读下面的语段并填空(每空不超过3个词)7.As one of the few survivors who luckily survived the ship crash，the little girl was amazed at the survival of herself.(survive)8.Knowing age is not a determining
53、factor in the choice of the work，he is determined to have a try.(determine).选词填空in trouble, make sure, feed on, lead to, cut down1.We firmly believe that war never settles anything.It only leads_to violence.2.Lots of woods have been cut_down in order to make great profits.3.Make_sure that you really
54、 do understand what the position involves before you answer your question.4.They feed_on fruit and occasionally on other animals.5.If there is going to be an exam tomorrow, Im going to be in_trouble.补全句子1.The longer we get along with him，the_more_popular_with_us_he_will_be.我们跟他相处的时间越长，他就会越受我们的欢迎。2.W
55、e all like the story told_by_our_monitor.我们都喜欢班长讲的那个故事。3.There_was_a_time_when people thought tomatoes were poisonous.有一段时期人们认为西红柿是有毒的。4.The book on the desk is newer than that_under_the_desk.书桌上的书比书桌底下的那本新。5.He didnt_go_to_bed_until he finished his homework.直到完成作业他才睡觉。.阅读理解AThe loneliest chimp (黑猩猩
56、) in the world just got the best surprisea hug from a new friend.Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years, finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island where they were abandoned by a medical testing company many years ago.For years a nearby villager named Germain has
57、been Ponsos only company, visiting him so often to bring bananas and breadthe chimps only source of food on the tiny island.It was clear how much Ponso missed companionship when he was recently visited by Chimpanzee Conservation Centre Director Estelle Raballand.The chimp immediately embraced Estell
58、e Raballand in a huge hug and laughed as she reached out for him, with his smile from ear to ear.For those who know Ponsos back story, his immediate ease and trust in humans might be surprising.Ponso was one of 20 chimps, all between the ages of 7 to 11 years old, relocated to an island off the Ivor
59、y Coast after being used for testing by the New York Blood Centre.After the tests were completed in 2005, the lab reportedly transferred the chimps to a string of islands, occasionally dropping off food and water because there was none in the chimps new homes.Disease and hunger soon left only Ponso,
60、 his mate and their two children standing.But at the end of 2013 they died within days of each other and Ponso was now completely alone.A group called SOS PONSO is trying to raise money for the poor lonely chimp, already achieving its goal of 20, 000all of which will be used for Ponsos care.【语篇解读】本文
61、介绍了独自在孤岛上生活的大猩猩Ponso对新朋友Estelle Raballand的造访感到很兴奋，目前，很多人都很关心这只孤独的大猩猩，并成立了一个专门的组织为其募捐。1.What do we know about the chimp Ponso?A.He was deserted by his family.B.He found many sources of food.C.He came to the island for a test.D.He suffers from loneliness greatly.答案D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Ponso has been by hims
62、elf for nearly three years，finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island.”可知，妻子和孩子死后，Ponso独自在岛上待了三年，一定很寂寞。2.How did Ponso feel about the visit of Estelle Raballand?A.Frightened. B.Excited.C.Embarrassed. D.Confused.答案B细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，Ponso对Estelle Raballand的造访感到很兴奋。3.What is
63、Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The chimps new settlement.B.Why Ponso was used for a test.C.How Ponso came to the island.D.The medical test about chimps.答案C段落大意题。根据第三段可知，本段主要介绍了Ponso先是被用于做实验，然后在实验结束后被送到这个岛上。4.What can be inferred from the text?A.Many people show concern for Ponso.B.A new lab will be buil
64、t on the island.C.Germain wont visit Ponso any more.D.More chimps will be brought to the island.答案A推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，人们成立了一个专门的组织为Ponso进行募捐并已集到了目标捐款数，可见很多人关心Ponso。BMore than two thirds of the worlds polar bears will be wiped out by 2050, according to a shocking new study.By then, scientists say, global
65、 warming will have melted 42 percent of the Arctic sea ice.By 2100, only a very few of these important creatures will be left.The report has been produced by the US Geological Survey.The scientists have publicized their findings in the hope of influencing US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, who h
66、as been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals, which are their main food.Without enough ice, polar bears would be forced to go onto the land, where they are poorly skilled hunters, and would be unlikely to ad
67、apt to the life on the land in time.Experts say few little bears would survive and the stress could make many females unable to get pregnant.The team of American and Canadian scientists spent six months studying bears, on the ground, from spotter planes and in the lab, using computer models.Some tea
68、m members fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says.They say the Arctic is warming faster than anywhere in the world and much faster than their computer has been forecasting.Satellite observations have showed that the ice has decreased to an all-time low.However, not ev
69、eryone in the scientific community believes that global warming is happening on such an alarming scale.Another investigation has found that polar bears are still being hunted by wealthy “sportsmen” who want their skins and heads.At least ten international companies offer bear-hunting trips.【语篇解读】本文讲
70、述了由于全球变暖，北极熊有可能在这个世纪末濒临灭绝。5.What do we know about Dirk Kempthorne according to the passage?A.He is an animal scientist.B.He is a protector of animals working for the US government.C.He has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.D.He has offered to put polar bears on the enda
71、ngered species list.答案C细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“.US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne，who has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.”可知C项正确。6.Why will polar bears die out if there is not enough sea ice?A.Because polar bears cant catch enough food without ice.B.Because polar bears
72、eat ice when they feel thirsty.C.Because polar bears will be easily found by hunters without ice.D.Because most female bears are used to giving birth under ice.答案A推理判断题。由第三段第一句“Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals，which are their main food.”可知A项正确。7.After a six-mont
73、h study, some scientists fear that _.A.there is something wrong with their computersB.polar bears will disappear even faster than they have ever expectedC.their computer models are not as accurate as they expectedD.global warming will destroy everything in the Arctic答案B细节理解题。由第四段第二句“Some team member
74、s fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says.”可知B项正确。8.What is this passage mainly about?A.Global warming makes the whole world different.B.Human beings are responsible for the endangered species.C.Most of the polar bears will have been wiped out by the end of this centu
75、ry.D.Scientists have found that most animals in the Arctic will die out by 2100.答案C主旨大意题。文章第一段点明了主题，即北极熊有可能在这个世纪末濒临灭绝。.七选五International Womens Day takes place every year on 8 March to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world.It started with a protest (抗议) that took place in New York Ci
76、ty in 1908.Then women went out onto the streets to demand the right to vote, shorter working hours and better pay.Since then it has taken many forms and today its a global event._1_ In other countries its an official holiday but only for women._2_ If you watch the news you will see women astronauts,
77、 women prime ministers and women leaders in business.However, if you look at the statistics (统计数据) you realize theres still a long way to go.The BBC did a report a few years ago that showed that in the UK women took only 30.9% of the most senior positions across a range of jobs in areas like politic
78、s, business and policing.So there is still a lot for us to do._3_4_ There are exhibitions, theatre shows, talks, discussions, walking tours, films, workshops, fun runs and so much more.All the events are designed to celebrate the role of women in society and to make us all take a step back and think
79、 about the progress that has been made._5_ The purpose is to make sure the world is a fair and equal place for all people.A.In some countries, March 8 is an official holiday.B.Its important for men and women to be totally equal.C.Thus we will see an equal number of men and women in the top jobs.D.Th
80、ey also make us think about the changes that still need to take place.E.In todays world it may appear that women have all the same opportunities as men.F.The role of women has changed in all areas of their lives, both at work and in the family.G.A lot of special events take place in towns and cities
81、 to celebrate International Womens Day.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍的是国际妇女节，涉及其由来、庆祝方式及该节日的意义等。1.A根据前面的“its a global event”和后面的“In other countries”可知，此处把一些国家和另外一些国家进行对比说明。2.E本段谈论的是“表面看起来现在女人和男人有着相同的机会，但现实情况并不是这样”，故正确答案为E。B项“男女完全平等是非常重要的”与本段所谈论的内容并不相符，所以不能作为段落主题句。3.C根据前面的“So there is still a lot for us to do.”可知，为了男女
82、在工作方面真正的平等，我们需要做的还有很多。故正确答案为C。4.G根据后面的“There are exhibitions, theatre shows, talks.”可知，G项“为庆祝国际妇女节在城镇会举办大量的庆祝活动”符合语境。5.D根据前面的“make us.think about the progress that has been made”可知，这些活动也会使我们思考还要进行哪些方面的改变。故正确答案为D。.语法填空The surprise party is very popular in America.Most people in America think 1._ is v
83、ery exciting to have surprise parties for their good friends or family members.It is quite easy 2._ (plan) a surprise party when ones birthday is coming.Do you want to know 3._ a surprise party is like? Look at the following example.Its Saturday night.Bobs wife asks him to go downstairs to the kitch
84、en and bring her 4._ glass of milk.Bob walks to the kitchen and pushes the door open.Theres no sound 5._ light there.Suddenly he hears a strange sound and then sees a bear 6._ (stand) in front of him!Bob is very scared and falls backwards.The bear takes off his costume.Its Bobs friend Charles！There
85、7._ (be) also several people behind Charles, including his wife.All of them say to Bob, “Surprise！Whoo！” Bob is 8._ (puzzle)，and he does not know what it is until his friends say “happy birthday” to him.In fact，the surprise party has many kinds of 9._ (form).A successful surprise party always makes
86、people feel surprised and excited.Everyone enjoys 10._ (they) at the party.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了在美国非常流行的“惊喜派对”。1.it此处应用it作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的动词不定式。2.to plan固定句型It is easy to do sth做某事是容易的。3.what所填词在宾语从句中作like的宾语，表示“什么样子”，故用what。4.a泛指“一杯牛奶”，用不定冠词a。5.or所填词在否定句中连接两个并列成分，故用or。6.standing固定表达see .doing sth看见正在做某事。7.are此处应与全文时态一致，用一般现在时；谓语动词的数与主语several people一致，故要用are。8.puzzled作表语，修饰Bob，说明人的感受，故要用puzzled。9.forms此处form是可数名词，前有many kinds of修饰，故要用复数形式。10.themselves固定表达enjoy oneself玩得痛快。
