1、什么是文化冲击？什么原因导致了文化冲击的形成？对于文化冲击我们该如何回应？下面的文章会告诉你答案。Culture shock can be described as the feeling of confusion and disorientation(迷茫) that one experiences when faced with a large number of new and unfamiliar people and situations.Many things contribute to itsmells，sounds，flavors，the very feeling of the
2、 air one is breathing.Of course，the natives unfamiliar language and behavior contribute to it，too.Peoples response to culture shock varies greatly，from excitement and energetic action to withdrawal(撤回)，depression，physical illness and hostility.A particular individual might react to culture shock one
3、 way one day and another the next.The view of culture shock calls two useful points to mind.Firstly，most people experience some degree of culture shock when they go to a new country，whether they admit it to themselves and others or not.Culture shock is more a product of situation of being in a new c
4、ulture than it is of the travellers personal character.Secondly，culture shock，like other kinds of“shock”，is normally temporary(临时的)It passes with time.Academic analysts(分析家) of the culture shock idea point out that the experience of culture shock need not be negative.While there may be some unhappin
5、ess and unpleasantness along with the confusion and disorientation，the confusion and disorientation are necessary steps in learning about a new culture.If everything in the new place is just like home，no learning will come from being there.Section Warmup & Lesson 1Comprehending1owe vt.欠(情、债等)2absorb
6、 vt. 理解， 掌握；吸收3exchange vt. 兑换，交换4cheque n. 支票5wander vi. 漫游， 闲逛6anyhow adv. 总之， 反正；不管怎样7book vt. 预约， 预订8brief adj. 短暂的， 简短的briefly adv.简短地9expectation n期待的事物， 预期expect vt. 期待10tasty adj. 美味的taste n. 口味11laughter n. 笑；笑声laugh vi. 大笑12majority n. 大半， 大多数major adj.主要的13reasonable adj. 合理的， 正当的reason n
7、. 原因1get_used_to 习惯于2first_of_all 首先3as_a_result 结果4at_least 至少5look_forward_to 期待6put_sb._up 为某人提供膳宿7give_up 放弃8put_off 推迟1wish后从句中的虚拟语气I wish your visit wasnt_going_to_be_so_brief(不会这么短) but theres a lot we can do and see in a week.2现在分词作定语There are people from all over the world living_here(住在这里的
8、) and as a result，there are many international restaurants.3不定式作状语To_avoid_getting_confused(为了避免困惑) about the British tipping system，you need to check your bill to see if a tip is included or not.4even though即使But even_though_some_British_people_are_quite_strange(尽管有些英国人有点儿奇怪)，the majority of them a
9、re really friendly and Ive made some good friends. Read the text carefully and choose the best answer according to the text.1The letter to Aunt Mei was written_Abefore Aunt Meis visit to LondonBduring Aunt Meis visit to LondonCafter Aunt Meis visit to LondonDuntil Aunt Meis visit to London2Xiaojin w
10、as writing the letter to_Amake an apology to Aunt MeiBthank Aunt Mei for her visit to her Cinvite Aunt Mei to visit LondonDtell Aunt Mei something about London3When hiking in the English countryside，one had better_Anot wander through the fieldsBnot eat the mushrooms he/she picksCwear warm clothesDli
11、sten to the weather report before going4From the letter，we know many things about Britain EXCEPT_Awhat for breakfastBtipping systemCeducationDweather答案：14.ADCC Analyze the following difficult sentences in the text.1I wish your visit wasnt going to be so brief but theres a lot we can do and see in a
12、week.本句是一个由but连接的_句。第一个分句是复合句；I wish是主句；其后是省略that的宾语从句；第二个从句中we can do and see in a week是_从句。尝试翻译_您的来访时间不会_，但是_我们也有很多事情可以做，有很多地方可以参观。答案：并列；定语；我真希望；这么短；一周内2I dont know what your expectations are of London, but knowing that youve never travelled outside of Asia，I thought Id tell you a bit about what y
13、ou can expect to find.本句是由but连接的并列句。第一个分句中what引导_从句；第二个分句中knowing that.是现在分词短语作状语；that引导_从句；Id tell you.是宾语从句；what引导宾语从句。尝试翻译我不知道_，但是我知道您_亚洲以外的地方旅行，所以我想告诉您一些_。答案：宾语；宾语；您对伦敦有什么期望；从来没有去过；您想知道的事情Visiting BritainDear Aunt Mei，I cant believe Ive been in London for 6 months already! I certainly owe you an
14、 apologyfor not writing more often. Ive just been so busy studyingand trying to absorball the new things around meI think Im still experiencing culture shock. There is so much here that is different from home.But youll soon experience it all yourself! I wish your visit wasnt going to be so briefbut
15、theres a lot we can do and see in a week.Im just so glad you can afford to visitme and I refuse to let you pay for anything while youre here!I dont know what your expectationsare of London, but knowing that youve never travelled outside of Asia，I thought Id tell you a bit about what you can expect t
16、o find.owe vt.欠(情、债等)；owe.to.把归功于apology pldi n道歉，认错make an apology to sb. 向某人道歉apologize v道歉be busy doing sth.忙于做某事absorb bsb vt.理解，掌握；吸收be absorbed in.全神贯注于that引导定语从句，修饰so much。brief brif adj.短暂的，简短的briefly adv.简要地此处是省略关系代词的定语从句。afford to do sth.负担得起做某事expectation ekspekten n期待的事物，预期beyond ones ex
17、pectation超出某人的期待此处是现在分词作状语，表示原因。此处的what引导宾语从句。游览英国亲爱的梅姨，真不敢相信我已在伦敦待了6个月了！没有经常给您写信我非常抱歉。我一直忙于学习，了解身边的新事物我觉得自己还在经历文化冲击。这儿很多事情和国内不一样。不久您就会亲身体验了！我真希望您的来访时间不会这么短，但是一周内我们也有很多事情可以做，有很多地方可以参观。您能抽时间来看我，我真是太高兴了。您在这儿期间我不会让您花钱的！我不知道您对伦敦有什么期望，但是我知道您从来没有去过亚洲以外的地方旅行，所以我想告诉您一些您想知道的事情。 First of all , the food. When
18、I first got here, I was amazed to find that London is such an international city There are people from all over the world living here and as a result， there are many international restaurants. Do you know that almost every town in Britain has at least one Chinese restaurant? But British people hardl
19、y ever eat Chinese food for breakfast. Youre going to have to get used to bacon and eggs with a few slices of toastfor breakfast over here, Aunt Mei!And a word of advice. To avoid getting confused about the British tipping system ，you need to check your bill to see if a tip is included or not. If it
20、 isnt, I suggest leaving 10% of the bill for the waiter or waitress even a bit more if the service is good. Talking of moneyits really easy to exchange travellers cheques at banks or hotels so I advise you to get some of those before you come. first of all首先after all毕竟此处的不定式作状语，表示原因。此处的现在分词短语作后置定语，修
21、饰people。as a result结果as a result of因为at least至少at most至多get used to 习惯于bacon bekn n腌猪肉，熏猪肉slice slas n薄片，片toast tst n烤面包；祝酒，干杯此处的不定式作状语，表示目的。avoid doing sth.避免做某事suggest doing sth.建议做某事waiter wet n(餐厅)服务员waitress wetrs n(餐厅)女服务员talk of 说到exchange kstend vt.兑换，交换in exchange for.交换cheque tek n支票首先，是食物
22、。我刚到时对于伦敦这样一个国际化的城市感到吃惊。这里的人来自世界各地，因此有许多各个国家的餐馆。您知道吗？在英国几乎每个镇子都有一家中国餐馆。但是英国人早饭不吃中餐。梅姨，您得适应这里腌肉、鸡蛋加几片烤面包的早餐。一点建议。为了避免对英国小费制度的困惑，您要查看账单上是不是包括小费。如果不包括，我建议您给服务生或服务小姐留10%甚至可以再多一点儿，如果您认为他们服务得好。谈到钱，在银行或饭店兑换旅行支票非常容易，所以我建议您来之前准备一些支票。 I think we should consider staying in the English countryside for a few nig
23、hts as I know you enjoy hiking.We can wander through the fields and even pick a few mushrooms to have with our breakfast! I have learnt which ones are tasty and safe to eat so we wont riskgetting sick! And dont forget a warm coat! It can get pretty cold and foggy in this country.One last thing, I di
24、dnt understand British humour at all when I first got here. The British find the strangest things funny！Were certainly more used to Chinese humour so dont be surprised if you hear laughter when you dont think anythings funny.Theyre not laughing at you! But even though some British people are quite s
25、trange, the majority of them are really friendly and Ive made some good friends.Anyhow, Id better get back to work. I am so looking forward to your visit, Aunt Mei! Love Xiaojin.consider doing sth.考虑做某事as引导原因状语从句。wander wnd vi.漫游，闲逛mushroom mrum n. 蘑菇tasty testi adj.美味的taste n口味risk vt. 冒险； risk doi
26、ng sth.冒险做某事foggy fi adj.多雾的fog n. 雾此处是“find 宾语 宾补”结构。laughter lft n笑；笑声so引导并列句；if引导条件句；when引导时间状语从句。even though即使，引导让步状语从句。majority mdrti n大半，大多数make friends交朋友anyhow enha adv.总之，反正；不管怎样我知道您喜欢远足，我想我们应该在英国的乡村住几天。我们可以在田野中漫步，甚至可以采些蘑菇和早饭一起吃！我学会了识别哪些蘑菇好吃又安全，所以我们不会冒生病的危险！别忘记带保暖外衣！英国会很冷的，而且多雾。最后，我刚到时一点儿都不
27、懂英式幽默。英国人认为最奇怪的事情好笑！我们比较习惯中国式的幽默，所以您觉得没什么好笑时听到笑声，不要感到吃惊。他们不是在笑您！尽管有些英国人非常奇怪，但是大多数人都很友好，而且我已经结交了一些好朋友。好了，我得回去工作了。梅姨，我期待着您的来访！爱您的小金 A卷学生用书P125(单独成册) 阅读理解ABook 1 Elixir written by Eric WaltersTwelveyearold Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are doing research on a cur
28、e for diabetes(糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.Book 2 George Washington Carver written by Elizabeth MacleodMeet the “Peanut(花生)Specialist”， George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made o
29、ver 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also Macleods Albert Einstein: A Life of Genius.Book 3 The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations written by Alootook Ipellie
30、& David MacDonaldExplore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books: The Chinese Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Th
31、ought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.Book 4 Made in Canada: 101 Amazing Achievements written by Bev Spencer What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline(碱性) batteri
32、es and the Blue Box recycling program. Book 5 Newton and the Time Machine written by Michael McGowanTenyearold boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close. But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Certrude, can he save them before time ru
33、ns out? 【解题导语】本文介绍了四本书的具体情况。1Which of the following best describes Roths feeling in Book 1?APainful.BCurious.CFrightened. DDisappointed.A解析：推理判断题。根据文中的She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.可以推知，Roth的感觉是痛苦的，故选A项。2Whi
34、ch of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AAnimals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.BBook 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.CAlkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.DGeorge Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.A解析：细节理解题。根据文中的She finds herself torn between her sympathy
35、 for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.和 Tenyearold boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close.可知，这两本书都提到了动物。3In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are_ANewtons human friends Bthe names of the time machineCtwo dinosaurs Dthe inventi
36、ons of the time machineC解析：细节理解题。根据文中的 Tenyearold boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close.可知，此处指的是Newton的大朋友两只恐龙。4If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by _AElizabeth MacleodBEric WaltersCRocky London & David MacDonaldDBev SpencerC解析：细节理解题。根据文中的A N
37、ative American Thought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald可知本题答案为C项。BYou may think the days of childhood would rank as most peoples happiest. But, in fact, men are happiest at 40 while women are most satisfied at 38 when they are fit and healthy and have good friends.A survey showed that the b
38、est moments in life are the birth of a first child, your wedding day and the birth of grandchildren.The research involved questioning 1，000 people aged 70 or older. They were asked about their happiest moments and their biggest regrets in life. More than half the people questioned said they had no r
39、egrets in life, but the most common regrets were choosing the wrong career and not running after lifelong dreams.Other happy moments to make the top ten included the day you retire, moving into a new home, seeing your childs first steps and meeting the man or woman of your dreams.One in ten of those
40、 with regrets wished they had worked harder in school and seven percent regretted not travelling the world more. The other two to make the top five regrets were getting divorced and getting married too soon.The top piece of advice the researchers offered to younger generations was to never take the
41、people you love for granted. Other top pearls_of_wisdom were “believe in yourself”， “nothing worth having comes easy” and “dont hold grudges(怨恨)”Matthew Gledhill, who took part in the survey, said: “The message from those with the most life experience is that the key to happiness is to worry less an
42、d live in the moment with the people you care about most. As much as people look to the future and try to climb career ladders, our research clearly shows that happiness is linked much more heavily to relationships, friends and family than social status.”【解题导语】本文是关于人的幸福感的调查，涉及到最幸福的时刻，最遗憾的事情等。5Accord
43、ing to the survey, which of the following is the best moment in life?AThe day you retire.BSeeing your childs first steps.CThe birth of a first child.DMeeting the people of your dreams.C解析：细节理解题。根据文中的A survey showed that the best moments in life are the birth of a first child可知，第一个孩子出生时，是最幸福的时刻之一。6Am
44、ong people who had regrets, most thought that _Athey had got married too soonBthey hadnt travelled the world enoughCthey hadnt worked hard enough in schoolDthey had chosen the wrong career D解析：细节理解题。根据文中的but the most common regrets were choosing the wrong career and not running after lifelong dreams
45、可知，选错了职业是很多人最后悔的事情。7The underlined words in the sixth paragraph refer to _Athe biggest regretsBuseful and wise tips Cthe happiest momentsDa list of dontsB解析：词义猜测题。根据上文的The top piece of advice the researchers offered和本句中的other可知，此处指的是有用的提示。故选B项。CI ran into quite a few language problems while vacation
46、ing with my family last summer. The most embarrassing was when my Mom apologized to the people we were staying with because her“pants were dirty”. They looked at her in amazement, not knowing how to react. You see, Mom had fallen over and gotten mud on her jeans. But in Britain，“pants”means underpan
47、ts or knickers(内裤), not trousers as it does back home.KatieFrom AmericaI went to stay with a friend on the west coast last summer. Her flat was on the first floor of a highrise building so I got the lift up. Then I wandered round for ages looking for her flat but couldnt find it. Fed up and tired, I
48、 finally had to go out to find a phone box. She explained that her flat was on the first floor, which for me meant the ground floor.DavidFrom BritainWhen I asked for the“restroom”in a big department store, people kept directing me to a room with seats where I could sit and “rest”. It took me years t
49、o get through to (使明白) someone that I only wanted the toilet!TomFrom AmericaLast summer we went on a twoweek family touring holiday, so Dad hired a car over the Internet. This was an old vehicle and there turned out to be lots of things wrong with it. When he phoned the hire company and tried to exp
50、lain that the lock on the boot was broken, they thought he was talking about footwear! He had no idea their word for“boot” was “trunk”. In the end we went to a garage and just solved the problem.MaryFrom Britain【解题导语】本文介绍了由于语言差异而导致的一些误解和尴尬。8Hearing Katies mothers words, other people were in amazemen
51、t because _AKaties mother got mud on her jeansBKaties mothers underpants were dirtyCthey mistook “pants” in America for underpantsDthey didnt know EnglishC解析：推理判断题。根据文中的But in Britain，“pants”means underpants or knickers(内裤), not trousers as it does back home.可知，在英国，pants 指的是内裤，而不是裤子。9Which of the fo
52、llowing words is from British English?APants.BGround floor.CRestroom. DTrunk.B解析：细节理解题。根据文中的She explained that her flat was on the first floor, which for me meant the ground floor.可知，ground floor来自英国英语。10When Tom asked for the“restroom”， the people around him thought _Ahe wanted to have a restBhe wa
53、nted the toiletChe wanted a chairDhe wanted to go to a department storeA解析：推理判断题。根据文中的When I asked for the“restroom”in a big department store, people kept directing me to a room with seats where I could sit and “rest”可知，人们认为他想休息。11The underlined word “garage” is probably “_”Aa parking placeBa carCa
54、gas stationDa place to repair carsD解析：词义猜测题。根据文中的This was an old vehicle and there turned out to be lots of things wrong with it.可知，车坏了，所以此处意为：修理厂。 七选五Being organized is an important skill for school and life.When youre well organized, you can stay focused，instead of spending time hunting things dow
55、n.1_ For schoolwork, it means having one notebook or place where you store all your assignment，so you know what you have to do and when. Keeping all your school work neat and in a specific placethese are the main parts of organization.For home stuff, being organized means having a place to put your
56、things and putting them back as you go. 2._ It means keeping your schoolbag，your shoes, and your clean underwear in the same places so you always know where to find them.Planning is part of being organized, too. 3._ Calendars，lists，and schedules can help you plan. You can buy or draw a calendar and
57、keep it near your workplace. Making a schedule or “todo” list for yourself is a good idea. Looking at your list helps you keep track of what you need to do. 4._ Check off things when youve done them. Use your list to help you decide which thing is the most important to work on first.5_ But once your
58、e organized，it feels great.The less time you spend hunting around for things or panicking about homework，the more time you have for better things，like reading a good book or playing.APlanning means deciding what you will do and when you will do it.BFirst，you should get your schoolwork organized.CAdd
59、 new things as you get assignments.DYou will benefit a lot from a good habit.EWhat does it mean to be organized?FIt takes some extra efforts to organize yourself and your stuff.GIt means hanging your coat up instead of dropping it on the floor or throwing it on a chair.【解题导语】本文介绍了做事有条理的好处。1E解析：根据下文的
60、For schoolwork, it means having one notebook or place where you store all your assignment.可知，此处问的是“有条理意味着什么？”与E项吻合。2G解析：本段说的是东西放置方面的有条理。再根据下句的句式It means keeping your schoolbag，your shoes, and your clean.可知，G项与此处吻合。3A解析：根据上文的Planning is part of being organized, too.可知，此处是与planning 有关的选项，故选A项。4C解析：根据下
61、句Check off things when youve done them.(你做完了检查一下)，可知，此处与C项吻合。5F解析：根据下文的But once youre organized，it feels great.可知，组织起来要花时间，但是所以选F项。but是提示词。B卷学生用书P127(单独成册) 阅读理解Do you want to help the less fortunate around the world? Here are some charities that can help you do that.KI.D.S.This large organization im
62、proves the lives of children living in poverty around the world.They provide new clothes, toys, books and other products，as well as shelter and medical care.Theyre also extremely wellrun (运转良好的), spending 99.5% of their money on programs that aim at helping children. Contact Phone: 2122795493Concern
63、 Worldwide USThis nongovernmental organization has been working towards reducing extreme poverty since its founding in 1968.Work is mostly focused on countries ranked in the bottom 40 according to the UN Human Development Report.Contact Phone: 3534177700International Child Care The Christian health
64、development organization is working to reduce many of the causes of poverty in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.By providing important medical care for children and their families，ICC allows them to lead happier and healthier lives in less danger of falling into poverty. Contact Phone: 8007224453Vil
65、lageReachSince 2000, this organization has worked to improve the developing worlds access to healthcare by working together with businesses, governments，nonprofits, and other organizations.They aim to improve local infrastructure(基础设施) in poor rural areas.This effort especially helps fight poverty b
66、y allowing faraway communities to lead better and more fruitful lives.Contact Phone: 2065121530ACFUSAThis organizations efforts are mainly aimed at ending hunger worldwide.Their work saves lives by fighting malnutrition(营养不良), especially in times of crisis.Programs try to ensure longterm solutions f
67、or that_purpose Contact Phone: 9528549000【解题导语】本文主要向我们介绍了五个致力于减少贫困的慈善机构。1What do we know about the organization called KI.D.S.?AIt has a very long history.BIt focuses on helping poor children.CIt doesnt have many programs now.DIt mainly helps the poor in rich countries.B解析：细节理解题。根据K.I.D.S.部分的 spendi
68、ng 99.5%of their money on programs that aim at helping children可知，这个机构主要帮助贫困的小孩。2If you especially want to help fight poverty in Haiti now, which number can you call?A2122795493.B3534177700.C8007224453. D2065121530.C解析：细节理解题。根据International Child Care 部分的The Christian health development organization
69、 is working to reduce many of the causes of poverty in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.以及Contact Phone：8007224453 可知答案。3What does the underlined part “that purpose” probably refer to?AReducing crises around the world.BRemoving hunger around the world.CProviding various products for poor kids.DImpro
70、ving nutrition in developed countries.B解析：词义猜测题。根据ACFUSA部分的This organizations efforts are mainly aimed at ending hunger worldwide.以及Programs try to ensure longterm solutions for that_purpose可知，目的就是要消除饥饿。 4What do the organizations have in common?AThey all mainly focus on kids.BTheyre all extremely w
71、ellrun.CThey all try to help fight poverty.DTheyre all nongovernmental organizations.C解析：推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，这五个机构都致力于减少全球贫困。 完形填空A woman named LaVonn lived in North Dakota.One Christmas Eve, she was helping out in her dads _1_ when a little boy, about five or six years old, came in.He was _2_ an old bro
72、wn coat with a dirty worn shirt under it.When he pulled off his hat，she saw that his _3_ was in complete disorder.The boy _4_ the small toy section of the family store, picked up several items, examined them one by one, and then _5_ put them back on the shelf.LaVonns dad walked over to the child and
73、 asked if he could _6_ .The little boy said，“Yes.Im looking for a _7_ for my brother.” After 20 minutes, the child picked up a toy airplane.He _8_ it to LaVonns father.“How much is this？”he asked.“My brother _9_ airplanes，”Then LaVonns dad asked, “How much money do you _10_ ？” The little boy reached
74、 into his coat and pulled out a handful of _11_ .He spread his money out on the counter and began to _12_ .“I have one dollar and twentyseven cents，” he answered.Her dad then picked up the coins and announced, “How _13_ you are! That airplane _14_ costs one dollar and twentyseven cents！Wait here, an
75、d Ill have it _15_ for you！”The little boy walked out of the store with the gift decorated nicely and a smile of _16_ satisfaction on his face.LaVonn made her way back to the toy section _17_ she found the planes tag (标签)She saw that it was _18_ at $11.98.She said _19_ about it, but she later wrote
76、in her notebook，“The _20_ gift I got during this Christmas was seeing my dads love in action.” 【解题导语】LaVonn在她父亲的店里帮忙，她看到一个穿着很破烂的小男孩给他的哥哥买一个玩具飞机作礼物。本来飞机标价11.98美元，但她父亲只收了1.27美元便将飞机卖给了男孩。1A.firmBstoreCfactory DbookshopB解析：根据下文可知，LaVonn是在父亲的“商店”里帮忙。2A.wearing BwashingCcarrying DbuyingA解析：根据空后的an old bro
77、wn coat以及小男孩破旧的衣服可知，作者在描述那个小男孩的“穿”衣情况。3A.hair BpocketCcoat DwatchA解析：根据前面的he pulled off his hat可知，小男孩脱下帽子，LaVonn看见了他凌乱的“头发”。4A.pointed to Brushed toClooked around Dbroke intoC解析：根据本句话语境可知，小男孩在玩具区“环顾四周”，拿了几个东西，然后又放下了。5A.worriedly Bnervously Cangrily DcarefullyD解析：那孩子将玩具“小心翼翼地”放在架子上，表明他怕损坏了玩具，且根据下文语境可
78、知，小男孩没有多少钱，损坏了就赔不起，所以他轻拿轻放。6. Athink Bhelp Ccomplain DaskB解析：根据下文小男孩的回答Yes.Im looking for.可知，LaVonn的父亲是问小男孩有没有什么能“帮忙”的。7A.prize Bhat Cgift DbookC解析：根据上下文语境可知，在圣诞节前夕，那个小男孩应该是要为他的哥哥买圣诞节“礼物”。 8.Ashowed Bsent Cthrew DreturnedA解析：那个男孩挑选了一个玩具飞机，将飞机拿给LaVonn父亲看并问价。9A.designs Bmakes Csells DlovesD解析：那个男孩交代他挑
79、选飞机的原因，即：他哥哥“喜欢”飞机。10A.want Bearn Chave DborrowC解析：LaVonn的父亲问那孩子“有”多少钱。11A.toys Bcoins Cballs DstonesB解析：那个男孩拿出来的是钱，故应该是一把“硬币”。12A.count Bcry Cexplain DshoutA解析：那个男孩将钱“数了数”，说总共有1.27美元。13A.poor Bmean Chappy DluckyD解析：根据语境和下文的That airplane.costs one dollar and twentyseven cents！可知，LaVonn 的父亲告诉那个小男孩：“你
80、真幸运！”14A.unfairly Bprobably Cexactly DactuallyC解析：因为LaVonn的父亲说这是个巧合，所以告诉小男孩，这个飞机“恰好”卖1.27美元。15A.fixed Bdecorated Ccovered DcleanedB解析：根据下文with the gift decorated nicely可知，这位父亲说：“等一等，我为你把玩具包装好。”16A.total Beasy Cstrange DlikelyA解析：根据空前的a smile可知，那个男孩脸上露出十分满意的笑容。total意为“完全”，符合上下文。17A.because Balthough
81、Cwhen DwhereD解析：LaVonn后来在玩具区找到了那个飞机的标签，故用where引导定语从句，并在从句中作地点状语。18A.called Bpriced Clooked DlaughedB解析：根据后文的价格可知，LaVonn发现上面的“标价”其实是11.98美元。19A.something Beverything Cnothing DanythingC解析：LaVonn对于这件事没有说什么，只是在她的笔记本上写了一段话。20A.real Bbest Cnewest DcommonB解析：LaVonn觉得她在那个圣诞节收到的“最好的”礼物是看到她父亲将对他人的爱赋予行动。 语法填空
82、More 1._50 years ago，my dad planted an evergreen tree.He watered it and cared for it.A few 2._(year) later，when it grew to about 3 feet tall，he placed its first set of Christmas lights on it.Thus our tradition began.Every Christmas since，this tree has lit up our neighborhood corner.Dad 3._(pass) awa
83、y in November 1991.With all the emotions of his passing，Thanksgiving came and went.When the topic of the tree 4._(bring) up, Mom said, “Not this year.”But my brother，sister and I said，“Dad would want it to be done，”so the 5._(follow) weekend we decorated the tree together 6._memory of him.The tree n
84、ow stands about 40 feet tall，and we have to use a beautiful cherry lift 7._(put) the top lights on.We turn the lights on the evening after Thanksgiving，8._send out light each night until New Years Day.People drive by slowly，taking pictures or simply 9._(enjoy) its beauty.Then in spring we pack the l
85、ights 10._(safe) away for the next year.1than解析：考查固定结构。More than 50 years ago意为“五十多年前”。2years解析：考查名词复数。year是可数名词，其前有A few限定，应用复数形式，故填years。3passed解析：考查一般过去时。由in November 1991可知，pass away所表示的动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时，故填passed。4was brought解析：考查一般过去时的被动语态。the topic of the tree与bring up之间是被动关系，且由上下文可知，此处描述的是过去发生的
86、事情，应用一般过去时，故填was brought。5following解析：考查形容词作定语的用法。设空处作定语，修饰weekend，表示“随后的，接下来的”，故填following。6in解析：考查固定结构。in memory of意为“追念”。7to put解析：考查不定式作状语的用法。我们使用升降机的目的是把高处的灯挂上，故填to put。8which解析：考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句补充说明the lights，且在从句中作主语，故填which。9enjoying解析：考查动词ing形式作状语的用法。设空处与taking pictures并列作状语，因People与enjoy之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，且enjoy所表示的动作与谓语动作同时发生，故填enjoying。10safely解析：考查副词。设空处作状语修饰pack away，故填safely。