1、印度著名残疾舞蹈家Sudha Chandran曾因车祸失去右小腿，依靠假肢，她克服重重困难继续自己的舞蹈生涯，成为印度家喻户晓的励志人物。下面让我们一起来了解一下她吧！Sudha ChandranSudha Chandran was a good student. She scored 80% in her 10th exam and stood first in her school. But due to her love for dancing, she sought for arts, instead of taking science. She completed her MA. i
2、n Economics from Mithibai College, Mumbai.Sudha used to love dancing so much that she started training when she was a little girl. Chandran was at the top of her life as she was doing hundreds of stage shows and performed at several events when something terrible happened in her life. She met with a
3、n accident while traveling from Trichy by bus in June, 1981. She was comparatively(相对地) less injured with few cuts.But due to the huge number of patients, her wound in the right ankle was not treated in time, which caused gangrene(坏疽) in her foot. In order to avoid it spreading all over her body, th
4、e doctors decided to cut off her right foot.It was like the end of her dream of dancing as she used to love dancing more than her life. But like a real fighter, she didnt lose hope. After three years of treatment, Chandran was back on stage dancing with the help of an artificial limb(假肢). She became
5、 a star and one of the best Bharatanatyam dancers of all time.Along with a great career in dance, Sudha also had an attractive career in the film and television industry. Her first movie was a Telugu film Mayuri in 1984 which was based on her real life incident(事件). She won a National Film Award for
6、 this movie. This movie was also dubbed(配音) in Tamil and Malayalam and later was remade in Hindi in the year of 1986.Section Warming Up & ReadingComprehending重点单词写作词汇1.project n. 项目；工程；规划2.campaign n. 运动；战役vi. 作战；参加运动3.shade n. 荫；阴凉处vt. 遮住光线4.worthwhile adj. 值得的；值得做的5.childhood n. 童年；幼年时代6.support n
7、& vt. 支持；拥护7.respect vt.& n. 尊敬；尊重；敬意8.crowd n. 人群；观众vt. 挤满；使拥挤拓展词汇9.specialist n专家；专业工作者special adj.特殊的；专门的specialize vi.专攻；专门从事；专注于10.connection n连接；关系connect vt.连接11.achievement n成就；功绩achieve vt.完成；达到12.organization n组织；机构；团体organize vt.组织13.behave vt.&vi.举动；(举止或行为)表现behaviour/behavior n行为；举止；习性1
8、4.observe vt.观察；观测；遵守observation n观察；观测observer n观察者15.argue vt.& vi.讨论；辩论；争论argument n争论；争辩；争吵16.entertainment n款待；娱乐；娱乐表演entertain vt.款待；使快乐17.inspire vt.鼓舞；激发；启示inspiring adj.令人鼓舞的inspired adj.有灵感的；受鼓舞的inspiration n灵感；鼓舞阅读词汇18.institute n. 学会；学院；协会19.chimp n. (非洲)黑猩猩20.bond n. 联系；关系；结合；纽带21.nest
9、n. 巢；窝22.outspoken adj. 直言的；坦诚23.welfare n. 福利；福利事业重点短语1.fight_for 为而奋斗2.put_sb.to_death 处死；处决3.devote.to 把贡献给；致力于4.move_off 离开；起程；出发5.be_allowed_to_do_sth. 被允许做某事municate_with 与交际/交流7.work_out 算出；制定出8.lead_a.life 过着的生活9.crowd_in (想法、问题等)涌上心头； 涌入脑海重点句型1.where引导定语从句：This means going back to the place
10、 where_we_left_the_family_sleeping_in_a_tree(我们离开时这一家睡觉的大树旁) the night before.2.“only状语”位于句首时的部分倒装：Only after her mother came to help her for the first few months was_she_allowed_to(她才被允许) begin her project.3.once引导时间状语从句：Once_I_stop(一旦我停下来), it all comes crowding in and I remember the chimps in lab
11、oratories. FastreadingSkim the text and do the following exercises.1The passage is mainly about _AJane Goodalls life in protecting the wildlifeBJane Goodalls life in the forest in AfricaCchimps life in the forestDmany wild animals in danger答案：A2Read the text and match the main idea of each paragraph
12、.Para.1AJane has achieved many things through her efforts.Para.2 BJane has done many things for chimps.Para.3 CJane has helped people to have a better understanding of the behaviour of chimps.Para.4DThe group studied a family of chimps in the way that Jane did.答案：DCBA CarefulreadingRead the text car
13、efully and choose the best answer.1Jane Goodall has studied chimps for many years in order to _Abecome an expert in the fieldBgain her doctors degreeCdiscover what chimps eatDhelp people understand the behaviour of chimps2We know from Paragraph 2 that Jane Goodall discovered an important fact that _
14、Achimps hunt and eat meatBchimps eat only fruit and nutsCchimps can use a toolDchimps sleep together in their nest3Jane Goodall suggested that wild animals should be _.Agiven more food to eatBallowed to live in the wildCused for science experimentsDused for entertainment4From the passage we know the
15、 bond between members of a chimp family _Ais very strongBis a little weakCdoesnt existDis the strongest of all the animals答案：14.DABA StudyreadingAnalyze the following difficult sentences in the text.1This means going back to the place where we left the family sleeping in a tree the night before. 翻译这
16、意味着我们要返回前一天晚上我们离开时这一家睡觉的大树旁。2For example, one important thing she discovered was that chimps hunt and eat meat.本句是一个主从复合句。句中“she discovered”为省略掉关系代词的定语从句； that 引导的从句在句中作表语。 翻译比如，她发现的一件重要的事是黑猩猩捕猎且吃肉。3She has achieved everything she wanted to do: working with animals in their own environment, gaining
17、a doctors degree and showing that women can live in the forest as men can.句子主干是She has achieved everything。 she wanted to do是省略关系词that的定语从句；动名词短语working with.gaining.and showing.作everything的同位语；其中that women can live in the forest as men can为宾语从句。 翻译她已经完成了她想做的一切：在动物自身的生活环境中从事(研究)动物的工作，获得博士学位，并证明女人和男人
18、一样也能在森林里生活。student n研究者，学者behavebIheIvvt.& vi.举动；(举止或行为)表现behaviourbIheIvjn.(behavior)行为；举止；习性mean doing sth.意味着做某事mean to do sth.打算做某事shadeeIdn.荫；阴凉处 vt.遮住光线move off离开；起程；出发wanderwndvi.闲逛，漫步worthwhilewwaIladj.值得的；值得做的nestnestn.巢；窝bondbndn.联系；关系；结合；纽带observebzvvt.观察；观测；遵守observationbzveInn.观察；观测reco
19、rdrIkdv.记录；录制rekdn.记录；唱片；纪录childhoodtaIldhdn.童年；幼年时代in ones childhood在某人的童年时代work out设法弄懂；思考；找到的答案；解决；算出outspokenatspknadj.直言的；坦诚respectrIspektvt.& n尊敬；尊重；敬意show/have respect for尊重；尊敬arguejuvt.& vi.讨论；辩论；争论argumentjmntn.争论；争辩；争吵entertainmententteInmntn.娱乐；娱乐表演；款待set up建起，设立；开办，创建lead a.life过着的生活crow
20、d in(想法、问题等)涌上心头；涌入脑海crowdkraudn.人群；观众 vt.挤满；使拥挤affect vt.(感情上)深深打动，使悲伤(或怜悯等)；影响inspireInspaIvt.鼓舞；激发；启示inspirationInspreInn.灵感；鼓舞【核心素养链接】 黑猩猩属人科，体长7092.5厘米，站立时高11.7米，雄性黑猩猩体重为5680千克，雌性黑猩猩体重为4568千克。黑猩猩栖息于热带雨林，集群生活。它们的食量很大，一般吃水果、树叶、根茎、花、种子和树皮，有些经常吃昆虫、鸟蛋或捕捉小羚羊、小狒狒和猴子。黑猩猩会在树上筑很简单的巢。它们能辨别不同颜色，做出喜、怒、哀、乐等表
21、情，能发出不同意义的叫声，还能使用简单的工具，是已知的仅次于人类的最聪慧的动物。其个体行为和社会行为都更近似于人类。A STUDENT OF AFRICAN WILDLIFEIt is 5：45 am and the sun is just rising over Gombe National Park in East Africa.Following Janes way of studying chimps, our group are all going to visit them in the forest.Jane has studied these families of chimp
22、s for many years and helped people understand how much they behave like humans.Watching a family of chimps wake up is our first activity of the day.This means going back to the place where we left the family sleeping in a tree the night before. Everybody sits and waits in the shade of the trees whil
23、e the family begins to wake up and move off. Then we follow as they wander into the forest.Most of the time，chimps either feed or clean each other as a way of showing love in their family.Jane warns us that our group is going to be very tired and dirty by the afternoon and she is right.However，the e
24、vening makes it all worthwhile.We watch the mother chimp and her babies play in the tree.Then we see them go to sleep together in their nest for the night.We realize that the bond between members of a chimp family is as strong as in a human family.此处是现在分词短语Following Janes way of studying chimps作方式状语
25、，follow与句子的主语our group之间是逻辑上的主谓关系。此处是v.ing短语Watching a family.wake up作主语。v.ing(短语)作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。此处是where引导的定语从句，修饰先行词the place, where在从句中作地点状语。在该定语从句中，现在分词短语sleeping in a tree作后置定语。此处是“make宾语宾补”结构，形容词worthwhile作宾补。Nobody before Jane fully understood chimp behaviour. She spent years observingB10 and
26、 recording their daily activities.Since her childhood she had wanted to work with animals in their own environment.However, this was not easy.When she first arrived in Gombe in 1960, it was unusual for a woman to live in the forest.Only after her mother came to help her for the first few months was
27、she allowed to begin her project. Her work changed the way people think about chimps. For example, one important thing she discovered was that chimps hunt and eat meatUntil then everyone had thought chimps ate only fruit and nuts. She actually observed chimps as a group hunting a monkey and then eat
28、ing it. She also discovered how chimps communicate with each other, and her study of their body language helped her work out their social system.Only位于句首时，句子/主句采用部分倒装。people think about chimps是省略了that/in which的定语从句，修饰先行词the way。此处含有两个从句：she discovered是省略了关系词的定语从句，修饰先行词one important thing; that chimp
29、s hunt and eat meat是that引导的表语从句。此处是“observe宾语宾补”结构，现在分词短语hunting a monkey and then eating it作宾补。For forty years Jane Goodall has been outspoken about making the rest of the world understand and respectthe life of these animals.She has arguedthat wild animals should be left in the wild and not used f
30、or entertainmentor advertisements.She has helped to set up special places where they can live safely. She is leading a busy life but she says：“Once I stop，it all comes crowding in and I remember the chimps in laboratories.Its terrible.It affects me when I watch the wild chimps.I say to myself，Arent
31、they lucky？And then I think about small chimps in cages though they have done nothing wrong.Once you have seen that you can never forget.”此处where引导定语从句，修饰先行词special places，且在从句中作地点状语。此处Once引导时间状语从句，现在分词短语crowding in作方式状语。She has achieved everything she wanted to do: working with animals in their own
32、 environment, gaining a doctors degree and showing that women can live in the forest as men can. She inspires those who want to cheer the achievements of women.本句中she wanted to do是省略关系词that的定语从句，修饰先行词everything。冒号后面的内容是everything的同位语，对其作补充说明。as在此引导方式状语从句，意为“照方式”。非洲野生动物研究者清晨5点45分，太阳刚从东非的贡贝国家公园的上空升起。我
33、们一组人都将按照简研究黑猩猩的方法去森林里拜访它们。简研究这些黑猩猩家族已经很多年了，她帮助人们了解了黑猩猩的行为跟人类的行为是多么相似。我们当天的第一个活动是观察黑猩猩一家醒来。这意味着我们要返回前一天晚上我们离开时这一家睡觉的大树旁。大家坐在树荫下等待着，这时黑猩猩一家睡醒了，开始离开。然后这些黑猩猩游荡进森林里，我们跟在它们的后面。在大部分时间里，黑猩猩或互相喂食，或彼此清理(身体)，作为在它们的家庭里表达爱的一种方式。简提醒我们，到下午的时候我们小组会非常累又非常脏，她说对了。不过到傍晚时分我们觉得这一切都是值得的。我们看到黑猩猩妈妈跟它的孩子们在树上玩耍。入夜时，我们看见它们回窝里一
34、起睡觉。我们意识到黑猩猩家庭成员之间的关系跟人类家庭成员之间的关系一样牢固。在简之前没有人完全了解黑猩猩的习性。她花了多年时间观察并记录黑猩猩的日常活动。从孩提时代起，简就想在动物自身的生活环境中从事(研究)动物的工作。然而这不是一件简单的事。当她1960年最初来到贡贝时，对女性来说，住进大森林还是很稀罕的事情。她母亲头几个月来帮她的忙，这才使她得以开始自己的计划。她的工作改变了人们对黑猩猩的看法。比如，她发现的一件重要的事是黑猩猩捕猎且吃肉。在那之前，所有人都认为黑猩猩只吃水果和坚果。事实上她看到过一群黑猩猩捕杀一只猴子，然后把它吃掉了。她还发现了黑猩猩之间是如何交流的，而且她对黑猩猩肢体语
35、言的研究帮助她弄明白了黑猩猩的社会体系。40年来，简古道尔一直在呼吁世人了解并尊重这些动物的生活。她主张应该让野生动物留在野外生活，而不能用于娱乐或广告。她帮忙建起了黑猩猩可以安全生活的保护区。她过着忙碌的生活，但是她说：“一旦我停下来，所有的一切都会涌上心头，我就会想起实验室里的黑猩猩。这太可怕了。当我看着这些野生黑猩猩时，这种感觉就萦绕在我心头。我心里想：难道它们不幸运吗？然后我就想起那些尽管没有做过错事却被关在笼子里的小黑猩猩。你一旦看到那个场面，就永不会忘记”她已经完成了她想做的一切：在动物自身的生活环境中从事(研究)动物的工作，获得博士学位，并证明女人和男人一样也能在森林里生活。她激
36、励着那些想为女性的成就而欢呼喝彩的人。 阅读理解AYesterday I met an old customer in a store. He had been a very rude and loud young man, who scared some of the staff when he came to my employment agency(职业介绍所). So I came to the front desk to talk with him and brought him to my office. We talked about his needs and then I h
37、elped him to the best of my ability. He soon found employment. I was proud of it,_which was one of my most successful cases.This was over 4 years ago.Anyway, yesterday he saw me at the store and came up to ask me what I was doing and I joked “Being broke(破产)！” We laughed and talked for a minute and
38、then he went away. A couple minutes later, I was still shopping and saw him coming towards me. He stopped and asked, “Do you need some help？” and then he pulled out a stack of cash out of his shirt pocket, and continued, “Maybe I can help.” I replied, “No, thank you, really, Im fine！”“Oh, OK，” he sa
39、id, “because you mentioned being broke and I just thought maybe I could help you out, like you helped me out once.”“Thats very kind of you，” I replied, “but really, Im fine.” In fact, I was really shocked. I couldnt believe that he took my joke seriously.Then he looked straight at me and said, “Well
40、, I wouldnt have had this without your help. When I really needed help you were there and I thought if you were in trouble, I could help.”I thanked him again, and told him I didnt really need help. It was a very moving gesture coming from such a gruff(冷漠的) person and it almost made me cry. It just r
41、eminds me that its always worth taking time and showing kindness to a person.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者四年前帮助过的人在四年后愿意帮助作者的故事。这一举动让作者很感动，同时也让作者体会到帮助别人会有回报。1What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?AThe man began to be friendly to others.BThe man had been employed successfully.CThe man
42、 got a position in the authors agency.DThe man had become a successful businessman.B解析：代词指代题。根据第一段中的He soon found employment.可知，此处it指代的是他成功地找到了工作。2The man handed out money in front of the author to _Apay the goodsBhelp the authorCask for a new jobDattract the authors attentionB解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的Maybe
43、I can help.以及后文可知，他听闻作者的处境后，愿意帮助作者，在作者面前掏出了一沓钱。3Why did the author feel shocked?AThe man became so rich.BThe man knew his real situation.CHe was scared by the mans return.DHe was surprised at the mans behaviour.D解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的I couldnt believe that he took my joke seriously.可知，作者并没有想到他会把自己的玩笑当真并帮助
44、自己。BMen and women have very different bodies. In general, women are shorter, have less wider shoulders, carry less muscle and have longer legs and shorter backs than men. Although they have so many clear differences, most bike builders are pleased to make bicycles for them that are pretty much the s
45、ame.However, Bonnie Tu, who is called as the “Godmother of Cycling”， designed Livthe worlds first cycling brand for women. The bikes are designed by women, built by women, sold by women and, of course, ridden by women. Most of Livs bikes are highend performance rides. But there are also some far sim
46、pler machines on offer, too. For example, the Flourish offers an easy way to get around the town. There is lots of fun, and it is perfect for women. Most women like to listen to music while riding bicycles. AfterShokz lets people hear music without having to cover their ears, so it is the best choic
47、e for Livs bikers. Theyre safe in every aspect and offer people a more comfortable and healthy listening experience with three models of earfree headphones: Sport, Mobile and Game. Unlike traditional headphones that use the eardrums(鼓膜) to carry sound, AfterShokz carries sound through the listeners
48、cheekbones(面颊骨) to the inner ears, bypassing the eardrum completely.As a biker, its important to hear the sound of near cars, the traffic and other road users, but most headphones dont let this sound in. AfterShokz allows people to hear what is going on around them without affecting sound quality. T
49、he next generation of bone conduction(骨传导) technology has been the lightest openear headphones up to now. AfterShokz has cut the size and used good materials everywhere possible to make sure they not only fit more safely but sound better.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种专门为女性设计的自行车以及骑车时所需要的骨传导耳机。4What does the
50、 first paragraph mainly tell us?AIn general, women are shorter than men.BAll bikes on the market are almost the same.CWomen are pleased with the bikes at present.DFew bike builders make bikes for women specially.D解析：段落大意题。根据第一段的内容以及第二段中的However.Livthe worlds first cycling brand for women.可知，第一段主要讲述了
51、很少有生产商专为女性生产自行车。5What can we learn about Flourish?AIts very fast.BIts a simpler bike.CIts a highend bike.DIts for men and women.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的But there are also some far simpler machines on offer, too. For example, the Flourish offers an easy way.可知，Flourish是一款较为简单的自行车。6What makes AfterShokz head
52、phones special?AThey pass sound by the eardrums.BThey suit peoples ears much better.CThey make games more interesting.DThey help users hear the surrounding sound.D解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的AfterShokz allows people to hear what is going on around them.可知，AfterShokz耳机可以让骑行者听到周围环境的声音。7How does AfterShokz make th
53、e new headphones have more comfortable sound?ABy using safer materials.BBy keeping other sound out.CBy making them a little smaller.DBy letting inner ears receive sound directly.C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的AfterShokz has cut the size.可知，AfterShokz缩小了新款耳机的尺寸。CRosalind Franklin was a British chemist, who was bor
54、n to a Jewish family in London in 1920. From an early age, Franklin showed a great interest in mathematics and science. Although her father doubted about her path, he sent her to St Pauls Girls School, one of the very few schools which taught science to girls. She passed her final exams and in 1938,
55、 went to Newnham College, Cambridge, where she studied chemistry. After three years, she graduated though it wasnt until 1947 that Cambridge formally awarded BA. degrees to women.After graduating, Franklin worked first in Cambridge and later in the British Coal Utilisation Research Association. Duri
56、ng the war, she also served for a period as an Air Raid Warden. After the war, Franklin travelled to Paris to work where she learnt Xray diffraction techniques(衍射技术). In 1951, Franklin returned to England. She used her knowledge of Xrays to improve equipment at Kings College. This actually enabled h
57、er team to produce very meaningful photos of DNA. When James Watson, a scientist working on his own DNA structure in Cambridge, saw these photos, he said, “My jaw(下巴) fell open, and my heartbeat began to race.”In a 1953 edition of Nature, James Watson and Francis Crick published a paper on the struc
58、ture of DNA, which had been informed by Franklins photos. In the same edition, Franklin published her data on DNA. Franklin was more careful about publishing a more accurate(精确的) theory of DNA structure. She wished to see more experimental evidence. However, Watson and Crick were more confident and
59、they announced in Feb. 1953 that they had found the secret of life. Franklins data and photos were very important in their DNA theory.In 1953, Franklin left for Birkbeck College, where she found a greater freedom. However, increasing ill health caused her to retire from work. Franklin died of cancer
60、 in 1958.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了英国化学家Rosalind Franklin的生平，重点描述了她对DNA结构的发现所做出的贡献。8What can we know about Franklin from the passage?AShe left for Birkbeck College because of her illness.BHer knowledge of Xrays greatly helped her work.CHer father argued against girls working on science.DShe received a d
61、egree when graduating from Cambridge.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的She used her knowledge of Xrays to improve equipment at Kings College. This actually enabled her team to produce very meaningful photos of DNA.可知，Franklin关于X光的知识使她的团队拍摄到了非常有意义的DNA的照片，对DNA结构的发现至关重要。9Why didnt Franklin publish the theory of DNA fir
62、st?AThere was something wrong with her work.BShe disliked showing her research to others.CWatson and Cricks theory was considered better.DShe wanted to collect more experimental data for it.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的Franklin was more careful about publishing a more accurate(精确的) theory of DNA structure. She
63、wished to see more experimental evidence.可推测，Franklin希望有更多的实验证据来证明DNA结构。10Which of the following words can best describe Franklin?ASkilled and honest.BCareful and talented.CPolite and devoted.DModest and hardworking.B解析：推理判断题。从文章第一段可以看出，Franklin从小在科学上就很有天赋，第三段在是否发表DNA理论的问题上又显示出她非常小心谨慎，故可推出答案。 七选五A c
64、lose bond between grandparents and their grandchildren benefits everyone in the family. 1._ And they are also the source(来源) of happiness and love for the children in their lives. With that in mind, here are several fun ways to stay in touch with grandparents!Stay in touch through technology. Techno
65、logy has made keeping in touch across long distances easier than ever before. 2._ Consider setting up a regular appointment for video chats every week with grandparents.Share skills or experiences. Sharing skills or experiences is a fun way to build close bonds among family members. Grandparents wit
66、h a special skill such as woodworking can pass on their gift to grandchildren and spend time together in sharing experiences to develop a closer relationship. 3._ Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, or online chess can be played no matter where you are.4_ Technology is wonderful for frequent contact througho
67、ut the week. But there is nothing quite like a long letter or funny card in the mail to brighten anyones day. Children and grandparents will both look forward to surprises in the mailbox with this old fashioned way to stay in touch with each other.Use photographs. As children grow so quickly, sharin
68、g artworks and photographs frequently is a wonderful way for grandparents to follow the changes in their grandchildren. 5._ABecome pen pals.BShare family histories.CGrandparents could provide support for their grandchildren.DPlaying games is also a fun way to share experiences across the miles.EGran
69、dparents Day is the perfect time to let grandparents know you love them.FIts even more fun to use photos of the grandparents and grandchildren together!GYou can make phone calls, have video chats, share pictures or send text messages at any time.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了孩子们与祖父母或外祖父母保持联系的方法。1C解析：此空设于段中，
70、与下文存在并列关系。祖父母或外祖父母能够支持孩子们，他们也是孩子生命中幸福与爱的来源。2G解析：此空设于段中，与上文存在解释关系。选项中的make phone calls, have video chats, share pictures or send text messages均解释了上文中的Technology。此处说明现代技术可以让我们随时打电话、视频聊天、分享图片或发文本信息。3D解析：此空设于段中，是一个过渡句，与上下文相呼应。选项中的share experiences与上文中的sharing experiences相呼应；选项中的across the miles与下文中的no matter where you are相呼应。说明玩游戏是一种跨距离分享经历的好方式。4A解析：此空设于段首，是本段的主题句。根据本段中的a long letter or funny card in the mail以及look forward to surprises in the mailbox with this old fashioned way可知，本段主要讲孩子们可以与祖父母或外祖父母成为笔友。5F解析：此空设于段尾，与上文存在递进关系。此处表达的是祖父母或外祖父母和孩子们在一起的照片更有趣。