1、Unit 1Art【导语】蒙娜丽莎的微笑是神秘的,每年吸引着数以百万计的游客。然而,蒙娜丽莎是谁以及达芬奇是如何描绘她的仍是个未知的世界。Its reported that the health of the famous painting,the Mona Lisa,painted by Leonardo Da Vinci between 1503 and 1506,is getting worse by the year.“The thin,wooden panel (嵌板) on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shap
2、e since experts checked it two years ago,”the museum said.Visitors have noticed changes but repairing the worlds most famous painting is not easy.Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current chemical state.Now the Mona Lisa is housed in the Louvre Museum.Nearly
3、6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year,many attracted by the mystery of her smile.“It is very interesting that when youre not looking at her,she seems to be smiling,and then you look at her and she stops,”said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University.“Its because direct visi
4、on is excellent at picking up detail,but less suited to looking at shadows.Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”However,the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile.Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with him,until it was sold to Frances King Fran
5、cis in 1519.In 1911,the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee,who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat.He said he planned to return it to Italy.The painting was sent back to France two years later.During World War ,the French hid the painting in small towns to keep it o
6、ut of the hands of German forces.Like many old ladies,the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.【词海拾贝】1currentadj.现在的;当前的2housevt.把储藏在内3pick up捡起;获得;收拾;(汽车、飞机)乘载4employeen雇员;雇工【问题思考】True (T) or False (F):1The Mona Lisa is getting worse and it is difficult to repair.()2The painting is in a s
7、mall town now.()答案:1.T2.F.重点单词分类记拼写高频单词1_n目标;目的vi.& vt.瞄准;(向某方向)努力2_adj.典型的;有代表性的3_adj.卓越的;杰出的;极好的4_n努力;尝试;企图vt.尝试;企图5_vi.有感染力;呼吁;求助vt.将上诉n呼吁;恳求6_n画像;身材;数字7_adv.所以;因而8_n名声;名誉答案:1.aim2.typical3.superb4.attempt5.appeal6figure7.consequently8.reputation联想拓展单词1_n信任;信心;信念_adj.忠实的,忠诚的_adv.忠实地2_adj.常规的;传统的;
8、因循守旧的_n惯例;习俗3_adj.明显的;明白的_adv.显然地,明显地_n证据,证明4_vt.采用;采纳;收养_n采用;收养5_vt.拥有;具有;支配_n(尤作复数)所有;财产6_vt.预言;预告;预测_n预报;预言7_n展览:陈列;展览会_vt.展览,展出_n参展者8_n喜爱;偏爱_vt.更喜欢;宁愿9_n文明;文化;文明社会_vt.使文明;教化;使开化10_n署名;签字_n迹象;符号;记号v.签署;签名_n信号答案:1.faithfaithfulfaithfully2.conventionalconvention3evidentevidentlyevidence4.adoptadopt
9、ion5possesspossession6.predictprediction7exhibitionexhibitexhibitor8.preferenceprefer9civilizationcivilize10.signaturesignsignal识记阅读单词1abstract adj._n. _2technique n. _3coincidence n. _4shadow n. _5ridiculous adj. _6controversial adj. _7specific adj. _8delicate adj. _9allergic adj. _10aggressive adj
10、. _11fragile adj. _12visual adj. _13permanent adj. _答案:1.抽象的;深奥的摘要2.技术;方法;技能3巧合(的事);(事情、口味、故事等)相合4.阴影;影子5荒谬的;可笑的6.争论的;争议的7.确切的;特定的8脆弱的;容易生病的;精致的9.过敏性的;过敏的10敢作敢为的;侵略的;好斗的11.精细的;易碎的;脆弱的12视觉的;看得见的13.永久的;持久的.重点短语快速记1_巧合地2_活着的;本人3_大量4_取决于,达到5_因此;结果6_(对某人)有吸引力;(使某人)感兴趣7_瞄准8_(可是)另一方面9_使某人相信某事10_尝试做某事11_逃脱;
11、摆脱;脱离12_集中;专心于13_更喜欢;有的偏好答案:1.by coincidence2.in the flesh3.a great deal4up to5.as a consequence6.appeal to7.aim at8on the other hand9.convince sb of sth10.attempt to do sth11.break away from12.concentrate on 13have a preference for.经典句式应用记1_(你愿意有)Chinese or Western style paintings in your home?(wou
12、ld rather动词原形)2_(这是因为)the Impressionists encouraged artists to look at their environment in new ways.(because引导表语从句)3_没有新的颜料和新的(绘画)手法,we_(就不能看到)the many great masterpieces for which this period is famous.(without短语表示含蓄虚拟条件)4_(在这些画家中)who broke away from the traditional style of painting_(是印象派艺术家们),wh
13、o lived and worked in Paris.(表语部分提前,引起倒装)答案:1.Would you rather have2.This is because3Without the new paints and the new techniquewould not be able to see4.Among the painterswere the Impressionists.FastreadingSkim the text and then choose the best answer.1. What does the text mainly tell us?AHow reli
14、gious paintings developed.BHow oil paintings developed.CHow Impressionists paintings developed.DHow Western art developed.答案:D2Read the passage to find or conclude a topic sentence for each period of Western painting.(1)The Middle Ages:_(2)The Renaissance:_(3)Impressionism:_(4)Modern Art:_答案:(1)Duri
15、ng the Middle Ages,the main aim of painters was to represent religious themes.(2)During the Renaissance,new ideas and values gradually replaced those held in the Middle Ages.(3)During Impressionism,the Impressionists broke away from the traditional style of painting and they were the first painters
16、to work outdoors.(4)At the time they were created,the Impressionist paintings were controversial,but today they are accepted as the beginning of what we call “modern art”.CarefulreadingRead the text carefully and then choose the best answer according to the text.1At first,most people hated the Impre
17、ssionists style of painting,because they thought_Atheir paintings were very abstractBtheir paintings were very realisticCthey didnt break away from the traditional style of paintingDtheir paintings were very ridiculous2During the Renaissance,painters_Apainted religious scenes in a more realistic sty
18、leBfocused more on religion than on humansCbegan to paint outdoorsDreturned to classical Roman and Greek ideas about art3_discovered how to make paintings look more real by using perspective.AGiotto di BondoneBMasaccioCClaude Monet DPablo Picasso4According to the passage,art is influenced less likel
19、y by_Aagriculture Bfaith of a peopleCsocial changes Dthe customs答案:1.D2.D3.B4.A.StudyreadingAnalyze the following difficult sentences in the text.1But it was evident that ideas were changing in the 13th century when painters like Giotto di Bondone began to paint religious scenes in a more realistic
20、way.句式分析尝试翻译_2Among the painters who broke away from the traditional style of painting were the Impressionists,who lived and worked in Paris.句式分析本句是一个倒装句。正常语序为:The Impressionists,who lived and worked in Paris,were among the painters who broke away from the traditional style of painting.句中有两个由关系代词who
21、引导的定语从句,前一个定语从句修饰先行词_,后一个定语从句修饰先行词Impressionists,关系代词who在两个从句中都作_。尝试翻译_3At the time they were created,the Impressionist paintings were controversial,but today they are accepted as the beginning of what we call“modern art”句式分析本句是一个由_连接的并列复合句。前一个分句中At the time they were created作状语,其中they were created是
22、省略了关系词when的定语从句,修饰先行词time。后一个分句中what引导_从句,且在从句中作call的宾语。尝试翻译_4On the one hand,some modern art is abstract;that is,the painter does not attempt to paint objects as we see them with our eyes,but instead concentrates on certain qualities of the object,using colour,line and shape to represent them.句式分析t
23、hat is为_;as we see them with our eyes为方式状语从句;using colour,line and shape to represent them为现在分词短语作_。尝试翻译_答案:1.但是,很显然在13世纪时(人们的)思想正经历着变化,像乔托这样的画家们开始以一种比较现实的风格来画宗教场景。2painters主语在那些突破传统绘画风格的画家中有生活和工作在巴黎的印象派画家。3but宾语在印象派作品的创建初期,它们是存在争议的,但是如今它们已被人们接受而成为我们所说的“现代艺术”的始祖了。4插入语方式状语一方面,有些现代艺术是抽象的,也就是说,画家并不打算把我
24、们眼睛看到的东西如实地画出来,而是集中体现物体的某些品质特性,用色彩、线条和形状把它们呈现出来。.IntensivereadingRead and finish the passage carefully.Art is influenced by the customs and 1._of a people. Styles in Western art have changed many times. During the Middle Ages,when the main 2._of painters was to represent religious themes,a conventio
25、nal artist was not interested in showing 3._and people as they really were.In the period of the Renaissance,new ideas and 4._gradually replaced those held in the Middle Ages.People began to concentrate less on religious themes and adopt a more humanistic attitude to 5._Painters tried to paint people
26、 and nature as 6._really were.From the late 19th to the early 20th century,it was the time for 7._At that time,some of the painters broke away from the 8._style of painting,and became the first ones to work 9._,showing how light and shadow fell on objects at 10._times of day.And the paintings of thi
27、s period are accepted as the beginning of what we call“modern art” today.答案:1.faith2.aim3.nature4.values5.life6.they7Impressionism8.traditional9.outdoors10.different如何写好建议信建议信是对收信人就某一问题提出看法、建议或忠告。建议信有可能是写给个人,就对方遇到的某个问题提出自己的看法和观点;也可能是写给某个组织或机构,就改进其服务等提出建议或忠告。一、基本结构建议信一般采取“三段式”结构。首段:表明意图,陈述事由。主体段落(中段)
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29、my advice on.,and I will try to make some suggestions.It is my pleasure to offer you some advice on.2建议信中段常用句式:I would like to suggest/recommend that.If I were you,I would.In my opinion,it would be wise to take the following actions.I think it would be more beneficial if you could.When it comes to s
30、uch a situation,I would like to suggest that you can.I wonder if you have considered the following.As to.I suggest that you should.As far as I am concerned./In my opinion.For one thing.for another.To begin with.Besides.Last but not least.3建议信尾段常用句式:In the end,I will be very glad if you find my sugge
31、stions useful.Thanks for reading my letter.I hope you will consider my suggestions.I believe you will take my advice into account/consideration.I hope you will find these proposals/suggestions practical/useful/helpful.Please let me know without hesitation if you need any help.为了帮助中学生健康成长,某中学英文报开辟了“H
32、EARTTOHEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie,收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰:近日容易发脾气,使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容要点如下:1表示理解并给予安慰;2提出建议并说明理由。注意:1.词数80左右;2信中不能出现与本人相关的信息;3信的开头与结尾已为你拟好,不计入总词数。参考词汇:temper n脾气;情绪【范文点评】范文点评Hi,Worried,Im sorry to know that youre having such a bad time at the moment.Life is not alw
33、ays filled with sunshine and flowers,so it is of vital importance to control your temper and have a correct attitude to face up to your situation.First of all,if you have pains or puzzles in mind,communicate with your friends,parents or teachers.Secondly,to take exercise regularly every day is good
34、for health in order to free yourself from your anger. Last but not least,you should not hesitate to ask a psychological consultant for help.Only in this way,can you reduce your stress,and you will become a strong and confident person in the end.I hope what I say here can help you a lot.Yours,Jamie作者
35、严格按照提示要点和题目要求进行写作。文章语言流畅,内容充实,让文章在细微处展现不俗。倒装句式的恰当运用,展示了作者广泛的涉猎和老到的文笔,是一篇值得模仿和学习的中学生佳作。以it作形式主语的使用丰富了文章的句式,增添了文章的文采,充分展示了作者娴熟运用高级复杂句子结构的能力。First of all以及后面的Secondly等其他过渡词的使用,增强了文章的层次感。free yourself from your anger意思是“宣泄情绪”,take exercise regularly意思是“定期参加体育锻炼”,这几个短语的使用,简约出彩。Last but not least过渡词的合理运用使
36、行文更加流畅,should not hesitate to do意思是“应该毫不犹豫做某事”,psychological consultant均是高级词汇。only引出的状语置于句首,后面用了倒装。此句属于一个高级句型假定你是李华,你的朋友张柯发email给你,就买什么样的英语词典想听听你的建议。请根据下列提示,用英语给他回一封80词左右的email。1方便、快捷;2内置多部词典,能发音;3能储存资料;4其他。注意:可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯(开头结尾已为你拟好,不计入总词数)。Dear Zhang Ke,As for the problem you put forward in your
37、last email,I think it is a wise choice for you to buy an electronic dictionary._With so many advantages,why not buy one?I do hope my suggestion will be useful to you.Yours,Li Hua答案:Dear Zhang Ke,As for the problem you put forward in your last email,I think it is a wise choice for you to buy an elect
38、ronic dictionary.To begin with,it is convenient for you to carry it wherever going.Additionally,you can get what you want in the electronic dictionary as soon as possible,for consulting this kind of dictionary is really a piece of cake.When meeting with the useful material,you can store it as much a
39、s possible because there is much RAM(内存) in it.What makes it outstanding from a variety of others,I think,is that it can give you a vivid,clear and correct pronunciation just like a teacher standing by you.With so many advantages,why not buy one?I do hope my suggestion will be useful to you.Yours,Li
40、 HuaA级基础过关.根据语境及首字母写出正确的单词1This tells you that there is a s_distinction between the right and the wrong.2The open e_on pictures will allow local artists to show their talents.3The central f_in the painting is the artists daughter.4The peace in Syria is very d_at present.5Some patients are a_to penic
41、illin,so there is a test before injection.6Animals can become unusually a_when they are upset by a sudden environment change. 7Your name exactly appears on your p_resident card.8When he was a child,he usually had a p_for car toys.9The judge has a good r_for his justice and kindness.10He had devoted
42、his whole life to the study of c_art.答案:1.specific2.exhibition3.figure4.delicate5allergic6.aggressive7.permanent8.preference9reputation10.contemporary.选词填空up to;by coincidence;a great deal;in the flesh;be allergic to;on the other hand;aim at;appeal to1_,similar goods are offered in this market.2I ha
43、ve seen her perform on TV, but never _3Send us a tale about the strange behaviour of unique pets or wildlife in _ 300 words.4I want to go to the party, but _, I ought to stay studying.5We tend to have a better memory for things that excite our senses or _ our emotions than for straight facts.6I like
44、 cats but unfortunately I _ them.7In saying this, Im not _ you.8I have long been interested in space exploration and I believe I could learn _ from him about it.答案:1.By coincidence2.in the flesh3.up to4on the other hand5.appeal to6.am allergic to7aiming at8.a great deal.根据汉语完成句子1_/_,you wouldnt have
45、 failed in the examination.如果你听了我的建议,你就不会考试不及格了。2I wish you_tomorrow.但愿你明天跟我们一块去。3Id rather we_this evening.我宁愿我们今晚不去看电影。4If he had followed my advice,he_如果他(当时)接受我的建议,就不会丢掉他的工作了。5Thank you for reminding me of the time,or I_ yesterday.谢谢你提醒我时间,不然昨天我就迟到了。答案:1.Had you taken my advice/If you had taken
46、my advice2.would go with us3.didnt go to see a film4wouldnt have lost his job5.would have been lateB级能力提升.阅读理解阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。(2019全国卷)For Western designers,China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.“Its no secret that China has always been a so
47、urce(来源)of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill,chief creative officer at A E Networks,a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion (时尚) shows.Earlier this year,the China Through a Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of Chinainspired fashionable clothi
48、ng alongside Chinese works of art,with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries.The exhibition had record attendance,showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.“China is impossib
49、le to overlook,” says Hill.“Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world,which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashionthey are central to its movement.”Of course,not only are todays top Western designers being influenced by C
50、hina,some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese.“Vera Wang,Alexander Wang,Jason Wu are taking on Galliano,Albaz,Marc Jacobsand beating them hands down in design and sales,”adds Hill.For Hill,it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing
51、 fashion.“The most famous designers are Chinese,so are the models,and so are the consumers,”she says.“China is no longer just another market;in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today,you are talking about Chinaits influences,its direction,its breathtaking clothes,and h
52、ow young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”【语篇解读】本文以国外视角介绍中国文化及中国美学对国际时尚的影响,展现了中国对国际时尚和设计发展的引领作用。1What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?AIt promoted the sales of artworks.BIt attracted a large number of visitors. CIt showed ancient Chinese clothes. DIt ai
53、med to introduce Chinese models.解析:细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The exhibition had record attendance,showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences”可知,这次在纽约的展览拥有破纪录的出席人数,故选B。答案:B2What does Hill say about Chinese women?AThey are setting the fashion.BThey start many fashion campaigns.CThey admire super
54、models.DThey do business all over the world.解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world,which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashionthey are central to its movement”可知,中国女性不仅是时尚的消费者,她们还是时尚发展的核心。据此可知答案为A。 答案
55、:A3What do the underlined words “taking on” in Paragraph 4 mean?Alearning fromBlooking down onCworking with Dcompeting against解析:词义猜测题。根据第四段最后一句中的“Vera Wang,Alexander Wang,Jason Wu are taking on Galliano,Albaz,Marc Jacobsand beating them hands down in design and sales”可知,三位中国最优秀的时装设计者在设计和销量方面击败了三位顶尖
56、西方设计师,据此可推知take on在该句中表示“与较量”,故选D。答案:D4What can be a suitable title for the text?AYoung Models Selling Dreams to the WorldBA Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkCDifferences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsDChinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends解析:标题判断题。本文主要介绍了中国文化及中国美学对国际时尚的影
57、响,展现了中国对国际时尚和设计发展的引领作用。故选D。A项(向世界推销梦想的年轻模特)与文章内容不符;B项(在纽约举办的一次中国艺术展)以偏概全;C项(东西方美学的差异)范畴过大。答案:D.七选五根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。We usually think of bacteria as being dangerous and a cause of human diseases._1_ Certain types of bacteria actually play a very important role both inside our b
58、odies and in the environment around us.Some species of bacteria do make us sick,but others may actually prevent us from getting sick.Our bodies have what doctors call a “normal flora (正常菌群)”The bacteria in our normal flora are harmless,and most of the time we dont even know that these bacteria are t
59、here.When our bodies are invaded by some dangerous bacteria,the normal flora can prevent these bacteria from hurting us._2_Bacteria help us digest food and produce vitamins.The normal flora in the gut (肠道) can be helpful by breaking down food that cant be digested by our bodies._3_ Besides,some bact
60、eria in the gut can produce a small amount of B vitamins.When plants and animals die,it is bacteria that break down the remains and return food to the soil._4_ Without the action of bacteria,soil would not be able to help plants grow and dead organisms would not be broken down._5_ Fermentation (发酵)
61、of milk into cheese and yogurt,for example,would not be possible without the activity of some bacteria.These bacteria are also sometimes used in making wine.AThis helps us get more energy from what we eat.BHowever,the truth is that bacteria can also be good.CMany food production processes need the h
62、elp of bacteria.DThere are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.ESome species of bacteria can be useful in agriculture and other industries.FThe benefits of certain bacteria on ecological balance are attracting attention.GThey do this either by crowding out the invaders or
63、by killing the bad bacteria.【语篇解读】提到细菌,我们都认为它们有害无益,其实还有很多有益菌的存在。1解析:本空前后两句之间是转折关系,B项承上启下,引出有益菌。答案:B2解析:本段讲的是我们体内的一些菌群能保护我们免受其他细菌的伤害,G项是对上句的解释说明。答案:G3解析:本空是对上句的进一步说明,肠道的有益菌帮助我们消化食物,这样我们就能从食物中获得更多的能量。答案:A4解析:本空承上启下,指出了细菌对维持生态平衡的作用。答案:F5解析:本空为本段的主旨。根据该空后面的内容可知,一些食物的制作过程也需要某些菌群的参与。答案:C.完形填空阅读下面短文,从短文后各题
64、所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last night my husband and I were walking in a nearby parking area,when we saw a man bent over on the ground,crushing (碾碎) something with a rock.He was so focused on his _1_ that he didnt look _2_ at anyone passing by.We kept _3_ him and wondered what he could be _4_I
65、 thought he was crushing stones to make sand,but _5_ would he do that?_6_,we decided to go up and speak to him.He was crushing pieces of leftover bread that he had _7_ to prepare food for the birds that come there early morning.The large pieces of bread would be _8_ for the birds to eat so he crushe
66、d them into powder.Every _9_,after coming home from his job as a tailor,he _10_ around his house,collecting leftover bread from all his housemates.He then eats a quick meal and comes here,and _11_ the next 12 hours carefully crushing each piece and makes a neat pile for the _12_He has been doing thi
67、s for the last 3 to 4 years.What _13_ us more was that he was _14_ that we were even taking an interest in this,since for him it wasnt a big _15_When we asked him what made him do this act of _16_,he said,“Its just something _17_,so that the leftover bread doesnt go into the trash and the birds get
68、food.” We _18_ his story with the hope that it would remind us to be _19_ of leftovers too and that it might _20_ someone to start something similar in their own area.【语篇解读】本文为记叙文,题材为日常生活类。晚上,作者散步的时候发现一个人在用石头将面包碾碎以便于小鸟啄食。1A.ideaBplanCspeech Dtask解析:由“crushing(碾碎)something with a rock”可知,此处指他用石头将面包碾碎
69、的这一任务。答案:D2A.up BdownCaround Dthrough解析:由“a man bent over on the ground”可知,他低着头,没有抬头看路过的行人。答案:A3A.doubting BignoringCnoticing Dhelping解析:由上下文“we saw a man”和“we decided to go up and speak to him”可知,作者和丈夫继续观察着他。答案:C4A.thinking BdoingCsaying Dpicking解析:由下文“He was crushing pieces of leftover bread”可知,此处
70、应指他正在做什么。答案:B5A.how BwhenCwhere Dwhy解析:由“I thought he was crushing stones to make sand”可知,作者在想此人为什么要将石头碾碎成粉呢?答案:D6A.Finally BSuddenlyCImmediately DGradually解析:作者观察并想了许久,终于决定走上前去问个究竟。答案:A7A.bought BusedCcollected Dasked解析:由下文“collecting leftover bread from all his housemates”的提示可判断选C项。答案:C8A.necessar
71、y BdifficultCnatural Dpossible解析:大块面包让小鸟难以啄食,所以他才决定将其碾碎。答案:B9A.morning BnoonCafternoon Dnight解析:由“Last night my husband and I were walking in a nearby parking area”中night的提示可判断选D项。答案:D10A.goes BlooksCturns Dshows解析:由“collecting leftover bread from all his housemates”可知,他去到房子的每一个合住者那里收集吃剩的面包。答案:A11A.
72、wastes BspendsCspares Ddevotes解析:收集到残余面包之后他接下来就花一两个小时将它们碾碎。答案:B12A.neighbours BfriendsCconsumers Danimals解析:由上文“for the birds to eat”可推断选D项。答案:D13A.moved BannoyedCpuzzled Dpleased解析:由全文语境尤其最后一段可推断,作者被此人的行为所感动。答案:A14A.disappointed BsureCsurprised Dafraid解析:由“we were even taking an interest in this,si
73、nce for him it wasnt a big _15_” 可知,他觉得他做的是一件小事,但我们却对它很感兴趣,由此他感到惊讶。答案:C15A.deal BpresentCchange Dplace解析:他觉得他做的是一件小事。答案:A16A.bravery BgenerosityCviolence Dservice解析:此人将大块面包碾碎,是一件为鸟服务的事。答案:D17A.exciting BusualCuseful Dreasonable解析:由“so that the leftover bread doesnt go into the trash and the birds ge
74、t food”可知,他认为做这件事有用。答案:C18A.shared BcreatedCbelieved Dlearned解析:作者讲述这个故事,即与读者分享这个故事。答案:A19A.ashamed BawareCfond Dproud解析:希望读者们像故事的主人公一样留意残余饭菜,由此语境可判断选B项。答案:B20A.force BforbidCinspire Dtrain解析:作者希望这个故事能激励读者做一些类似的好事,由此判断选C项。答案:C.语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Music has been playing a major role i
75、n the lives of teenagers for decades and todays teens are no 1._(difference)Teens listen to over 2.5 hours of music per day.The digital(数字化的) world also means that parents must face new challenges when it 2._(come) to a teens music.In the pastwhen music was got through audio tape or CD,it was much e
76、asier for parents to be aware of a teens musical 3._ (prefer)But now that teens have free access 4._millions of songs and music videos through the Internet,parents are less 5._(like) to be informed of what their teens are listening to.As for parents,music is 6._powerful tool and certainly music with
77、 warm lyrics(歌词)can be a positive influence on teens.Its important 7._(take) an active approach when 8._(discuss)your teens musical interests.Get your teen to talk to you.Ask questions without passing 9._ (judge)Always be curious and inquire about 10._your teen looks for in music and talk about what feelings can be found in certain songs.答案:1.differentes3.preference4.to5.likely 6a7.to take8.discussing9.judgment/judgement10.what