1、Unit 1 School life 项目内 容认知词汇Listen and translate the words into Chinese:1literature_ 2.enjoyable _ 3.title_ 4outing_ 5.assembly_ 6.challenging_7encouragement_ 8.academic_ 9.former_ 10extra_ 11.fluent _ 12.satisfaction_13somehow_ 14.professor_ 15.independent_ 16splendid_ position_ 18.kindness_19host_
2、 20.fond_【答案】1.文学 2.有乐趣的,令人愉快的 3.(书的)名称;(文章)题目 4.短途旅行,远足 5.集会,会议 6.具有挑战性的 7.鼓励 8.学术的 9.以前的 10.额外的 11.流利的 12.满意 13.不知为什么;不知怎么地 14.教授 15.独立的 16.极佳的,非常好的 17.作品;成分 18.善举 19.主持人;主人 20.喜爱的,喜欢的项目内 容核心词汇Write down the words you hear and put them into Chinese:1._ _ 2._ _ 3._ _4._ _ 5._ _ 6._ _7._ _ 8._ _ 9._
3、 _10._ _ 11._ _ 12._ _13._ _ 14._ _ 15._ _16._ _ 17._ _ 18._ _【答案】1.experience 经历,体验 2.respect 尊敬,敬重 3.struggle 奋斗,难事 4.require 需要;请求 5.earn 挣得,获得 6.donate 捐赠 7.inform 通知,告知 8.charge 负责,掌管 9.recent 新近的,最近的 10.exchange 交换,交流 11.approve 批准,通过 12.regret 懊悔,惋惜 13.prepare 准备 14.run 管理,操作 15.average 一般的;平
4、均的 16.select 选择,挑选 17.graduate 毕业 18.broadcast 广播 项目内 容重点短语Translate the following into English:1.对某事/人满意_ 2.喜爱,喜欢_ 3.免费的/地_ 4.得高分_ 5.回忆,回顾_ 6.通知某人某事_7.赶上,提出 _ 8.献身于,致力于_ 9.紧挨着;几乎_ 10.也,和_ 11.利用_ 12.注意_13.负责_ 14.逐字地_ 15.过去常常做某事_ 16.照顾_ 17.对尊敬/尊重 _ 18.习惯于_19.不仅仅,不只是_ 20.听起来像_【答案】1.be happy with sth./
5、sb.2.be fond of 3.for free 4.achieve high grades 5.look back(on)6.inform sb.of/about e up with 8.devote oneself to 9.next to 10.as well as 11.make use of 12.pay attention to 13.in charge of 14.word by word 15.used to do sth.16.take care of 17.have respect for.18.become used to.19.more than 20.sound
6、like 项目内 容句型操练背诵与仿写1.Going to a British high school for one year was a very enjoyable and exciting experience for me.(P2,L12)仿写上高中三年将让我终生难忘。_ for three years will _.2.He also told us that the best way to earn respect was to devote ourselves to study and achieve high grades.(P2,L911)仿写学习外语的最好的办法是坚持听说
7、读写。The best way _is _.3.I found that the homework was not as heavy as what I used to get in my old school.(P2,L2021)项目内 容句型操练背诵与仿写仿写他觉得他们学校不如他所想像的那么好。_ their school is _.4.Next to him stands a girl,whose name is Tina.(P88,C2)仿写大树下坐着一位老太太,她儿子是个解放军战士。_ an old lady,_.5.Before you arrive,let me introduc
8、e you to what our school is like.(P89,D1)仿写她的第一堂课就让学生了解了世界是由什么组成的。Her first lecture introduced _.(比较:主席向听众介绍了演讲人。The chairman _.)6.The more choices you have,the better your decisions will be.(P14,L34)仿写你对我们学校了解越多,就会越喜欢。_ you know about our school,_ you will like it.句型操练背诵与仿写内 容书面表达写作:A notice 【答案】1.
9、Studying in senior high school;be unforgetable all my life/2.Being a middle school student;never be forgotten all my life 3.to study foreign languages/of studying a foreign language;sticking4.to/insisting on listening,speaking,reading and writing 3.He feels/finds;not as/so good as what he imagines/i
10、magined 4.Under that big tree sat/sits;whose son/and her son was/is a PLA man 5.the students to what the world was made up of(比较:introduced the speaker/lecturer to the audience)6.The more;the better重点单词1.experience (experiences/experienced/experienced/experiencing)n.经验(in);体验(of);经历,阅历vt.经历;感受;体验Hav
11、e you had any experience in work of this sort?你对这种工作有经验吗?Experience is the mother of wisdom.(谚)经验乃智慧之母。/实践出真知。Jumping from the flying plane is_.从正在飞翔的飞机上跳下来是一次难以忘记的经历。He experienced the greatest hardship for the first time in his life.他第一次体验到他人生中的最大困苦。un forgettable experience温馨提示意为“经验”时是不可数名词,而意为“经
12、历”时却是可数名词,与 an 连用。experienced 有经验的;inexperienced 无经验的;不熟练的。必记搭配in ones experience 据的经验看by/from experience 凭经验;从经验中be experienced in/at 在方面有经验2.respect (respects /respected/respected/respecting)vt.尊敬,尊重n.(与 of,for 连用)尊敬,敬重Respect yourself,or no one else will.人必自敬,然后人敬之。The students_their history teac
13、her.学生们非常尊敬他们的历史教师。Please give my respects to your wife.请代我向你太太问好。have/show great respect for同/近义词honor/look up to/esteem/admire/regard温馨提示respectful adj.尊敬的,尊重人的;respectfully adv.尊敬地,谦恭地;respectable adj.值得尊敬的Yours respectfully Respectfully yours 谨上,敬礼(用于致长者书信的结尾,做客套语)The words such as“Respectfully
14、yours”can often be seen at the end of the letter to show respect.信的末尾经常写上类似“Respectfully yours”的字眼以表尊敬。必记搭配respect sb.as.把某人尊为respect oneself 尊重自己,自重show/have respect for.尊重send/give ones respects to 向某人问好3.devote(devotes/devoted/devoted/devoting)v.投入,献身His whole life was devoted to the service of o
15、thers.他一生都在为他人服务。Hundreds of thousands of revolutionary martyrs devoted themselves to the liberation cause of China.成千上万的革命先烈为了中国的解放事业献出了生命。He devoted a large sum of money to books.他花了一大笔钱买书。Sang Lan _the disabled.桑兰把所有的精力、时间和钱都奉献给了帮助残疾人。温馨提示devote 后接的 to 是介词,后面加名词或动名词作宾语。devoted adj.挚爱的,忠诚的devotion
16、 n.奉献,忠诚,挚爱必记搭配devote oneself to(doing)sth.be devoted to(doing)sth.投身于,献身于_ Devotes all her energy,time andmoney to helpingdevote(time/money/attention/energy.)to 为某事付出(时间,金钱,注意力,能量等)4.prepare(prepares /prepared/prepared/preparing)vt.把准备好,使做好准备;制定,调制vi.预备,做好准备Working part time can prepare the college
17、 students for a future career.做兼职工作可以为大学生将来的工作做好准备。The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams.全班都在努力学习准备考试。同/近义词:get ready for/arrange/make preparations for/to do.温馨提示prepare sth.不同于 prepare for sth.prepared adj.准备好的preparation n.准备,预备必记搭配prepare sth.准备某东西prepare for/to do 为做准备prepare s
18、b./oneself for sth./to do sth.使某人为(做)某事有准备be prepared for/to do 为做好准备/防范;准备好并愿意做某事She was prepared for anything to happen.她已准备好应付一切。5.inform (informs /informed /informed /informing)vt.通知,告诉,向报告He will inform us where to go.他将通知我们去哪儿。He informed us of his arrival.他告诉我们他到了。He informed the police that
19、some money was missing.他告诉警方说有些钱不见了。Keep me_of any changes.有任何变动随时通知我。同/近义词tell/report温馨提示informal 意为“非正式的、不拘礼节的”。information“信息”,是不可数名词。informed动词“tell/warn/remind/accuse/require/rob/cure”之后也可以接“sb.of sth.”的结构。必记搭配inform sb.that 通知某人inform sb.about/of sth.通知某人某事be informed of 听说;接到的通知keep sb.inform
20、ed about/of 随时向报告情况6.regret(regrets /regretted /regretted /regretting)n.懊悔,悲叹;抱歉,遗憾v.为感到遗憾,惋惜,后悔We regret to inform you that you have failed to win the award.我们很遗憾地通知你,这次你没有获奖。I _ him the other day.我很后悔几天前我责备了他。同/近义词be sorry for 温馨提示regret后面可接不定式和-ing作宾语,但语义有别。有 类 似 用 法 的 单 词 和 短 语 还 有:try,mean,reme
21、mber,forget,stop,go on 等等。必记搭配with regret 抱歉地;遗憾地regret thatclause 后悔regret to do sth.对将要发生的事感到“遗憾”或“抱歉”regretted scolding regret doing sth.对已经发生的事感到“后悔”7.approve(approves/approved/approved/approving)vt.批准,同意vi.批准,通过,赞成The minister approved the building plan.部长批准了建筑计划。Her father will never approve o
22、f her marriage to you.她父亲将不会同意她和你结婚。I dont approve of smoking in bed/people who smoke in bed.我不赞成在床上抽烟/人们在床上抽烟。温馨提示approve a plan,proposal,request,etc.批准,通过计划、提案、要求等approve of sb.doing sth.赞成某人做某事approval n.批准,核准;赞成approved adj.批准的;认可的8.require (requires /required /required /requiring)vt.需要,要求,命令I r
23、equire you to speak of this to no one.我要求你不要对任何人提起此事。To become a singer would require study,work and sacrifice.要想成为一名歌手,需要学习、努力和牺牲。Regulations require that students_at least 90%of the lectures.规定要求学生至少参加 90%的讲座。同/近义词want/demand/need必记搭配It requires that sb.(should)do.有的必要;是有必要的(should 可以省略)(should)at
24、tendrequire sth.of sb.对某人有的要求require sb.to do sth.要求某人做某事requiren./pron.需要requiredoingrequireto be done(-ing 的主动形式表被动意义)需要【运用提升】.选择括号内适当的单词填空。1.The English teacher tells the students to have_(sympathy/respect/regret)for different races and appreciate the diversity of other cultures.2.I _(approve/agr
25、ee)of you doing a part-time job,for you can get some workingexperience through it.【答案与解析】1.respect。句意:英语老师告诉学生要尊重不同的种族,欣赏其他文化的多样性。sympathy“同情”;regret“遗憾,后悔”。have respect for sb.尊重某人。2.approve。approve of sb.doing sth.赞成某人做某事。agree with sb.about/on sth.同意某人的意见;从搭配和意思上可知 approve 更合适。.阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容
26、(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。1.Mother was in the kitchen _(prepare)lunch while I was preparing _ the coming exam.2.If you have a job,do devote yourself _ it and finally youll succeed.3.We should keep ourselves _(inform)of the latest development of science and technology.4.The floor requires_(wash).5.Robert is
27、indeed a wise man.Oh,yes.How I have regretted not_(take)his advice!【答案与解析】1.preparing;for。prepare sth.准备某东西;prepare for 为做准备。句意:母亲在厨房准备午饭,而我在为即将来临的考试做准备。2.to。devote oneself to 投身于。3.informed。句意:我们应该使自己跟上科技的最新发展的脚步。这里表示自己被告知科技的进步,也就是了解科技的进步。keep oneself done 使被,故填 informed。4.to be washed/washing。本题考查
28、 require 的用法。sth.requiredoingsth.requireto be done 表示“某物需要”的意思。该句是“地板该洗了”。5.taking。现在分词多表示反复发生的或发生过的 动 作,不 定 式 表 示 未 发 生 的、将 要 发 生 的 动作,regret doing sth.后悔做过某事。答语句意:噢,是的。我多么后悔没有听从他的建议啊!.中译英。1.她不赞成她女儿的婚姻。(approve)_2.我很遗憾地通知你,你不能参加这次比赛。(regret)_3.此链接需要证书。请与管理员联系。(require)_4.请务必随时告知我有关此次诗歌朗诵会(poem reci
29、tal party)的最新消息。(inform of)_5.这 起 车 祸 对 他 而 言 是 一 次 可 怕 的 经 历。(experience)_【答案】1.She doesnt approve of her daughters marriage.2.I regret to have to tell you that you cant take part in the game.3.This link requires your certificate.Please contact your administrator.4.Please(do)be sure to keep me info
30、rmed of the latest news of the poem recital party.5.The car accident was a terrible experience to him.核心短语1.注意,重视 pay toPlease pay attention to what I am saying.请注意我说的话。短语会友引起注意 attention to使某人注意某事sth.to sb.s attention引起某人的注意sb.s attention专心于,对注意ones attention to把 注 意 力 集 中 在 ones attention _attenti
31、onattract/drawbringcatchdevotefocus/fixon思考:与动词 pay 搭配的短语还有不少,请你试试,写出至少 3 个好吗?_【答案】pay back 偿还;偿付;报复 pay off偿清;成功;付清工资后解雇 pay cash/by cheque付现金/用支票支付 pay for 支付;为受惩罚 pay ones respects to 向表示敬意2.平均average There are fifty students in each class on average.每个班平均有 50 名学生。短语会友(把挂记)在心上on ones独立地 on ones 准
32、时,按时 on 出售,上市;折价出售 on 忙碌的 on the 在各方面,到处on all 节食 on a onmindowntimesalegosidesdiet思考:与介词 on 搭配的短语还有不少,请你试试,写出至少 5 个好吗?【答案】on a large scale 大规模地 on account of 由于;因为 on behalf of 代表 on board 在船上,在飞机上,在火车上 on earth 在世上;究竟 on no account 决不 on the one hand 在一方面 on the whole 大体上;基本上3.也,又;不但而且 as well You
33、 do as well as he does.你做得和他做得一样好。The teacherthe students has been told the news.老师和学生都被告知了这个消息。asas well as短语会友另外;也 well 还是的好,最好,倒不如 as well 只要 as/so as和几乎一样(差不多)as as4.负责,掌管in ofI am in charge of the company while the director is away.当总经理不在时,这家公司由我负责。asmay/mightlonggoodcharge短语会友在的管理下,由负责in charg
34、e of负责,管理charge of思考:“in 名词(单数)of”结构的短语还有不少,请你试试,写出至少 5 个好吗?thetake/(be)in【答案】in search of 寻找,寻求 in need of 需要 in honor of 为了纪念,对表示敬意 in memory of 为了纪念 in favour of 赞成;有利于 in place of 代替 in defence of 保卫;为辩护 in praise of 赞扬5.免费 for/free of chargeThe store delivers goods for free/free of charge.这家商店免
35、费运送商品。短语会友生怕,以免 for首先;一方面 for不花钱地,不要钱地;徒劳地 for 取乐,闹着玩 for例如 forfreefear(of)one thingnothingfunexample/instance【运用提升】.选择括号内适当的单词或短语填空。1.He was a good student and scored _(below/above/on)average in most subjects.2._(With respect to/For fear of)your other proposals,I am not yet able to tell you our dec
36、ision.3.I often look _(up/back/for)the words I dont know in the dictionary or on the Internet.4.The company in his _(charge/place)is beginning to develop rapidly.5.Children under 14 will be allowed into the park _(for/of)free on Sunday.【答案与解析】1.above。他是优等生,在大多数科目上的表现高于平均水准。above average 表示“在一般水准以上”,
37、符合句意,故填 above。2.With respect to。with respect to 关于,就而言;for fear of 以免,生怕。3.up。look up“查出(找),找到”;look back“回忆,回顾”;look for“寻找”。根据题意填 up。4.charge。in sb.s charge 由某人来掌管。5.for。for free 免费。句意:14 岁以下的孩子们可以在星期日免费进入这个公园。.根据句意,从所提供的词组中选择恰当的词组填入相关的句中。注意词形的变化。inform.of;bring.back;come up with;look back on;in c
38、harge of;be required to;make use of;earn respect from;think about;devote oneself to 1.She _ helping those who were in poor areas so that she had little time to stay with her family.2.This is a good chance that you can _ to improve your spoken English.devoted herself tomake use of 3.I hope that you c
39、an _ a better idea than his.4.Obviously,the personal ability is very important to _ others.5.As I _ my life now,I attribute much of my professional success to my continued research.6.You can borrow my bike if you promise to _it _ tomorrow.7.Its very kind of you to _ us _ the change of your e up with
40、earn respect from look back on bringbackinform of8.The mayor was dismissed due to a severe fire that took place in the city he was _.9.All students _ attend school assembly on Monday morning.10.Im interested in buying the new house,but Id like more time to _it before making a decision.in charge of a
41、re required tothink about 关键句型及惯用法1.Upon finishing his studies,she started travelling in China.(P9,L1415)译:一完成学业,他就开始在中国旅行。用英语表示“刚/一就”的常见结构如下:(1)immediately,instantly,directly(2)as soon as,the instant/moment/minute/second(3)no sooner.than,hardly/scarcely/barely.when.(4)on/uponn./doing.On reaching th
42、e destination,she started to go shopping with her friends.一到达目的地,她就开始和朋友逛街购物。On his arrival,he informed us of the news.他一到达就告诉了我们这个消息。思考:用两种不同连词改写句子。On hearing the news,he burst into tears.【答案】As soon as he heard the news,he burst into tears./No sooner had he heard the news than he burst into tears.
43、2.The more choices you have,the better your decisions will be.(P14,L34)译:你可选择的越多,你做的决定就越好。“the比较级,the比较级”意思为“越,就越”,是形容词比较级的特殊用法之一。前面的句子表条件,后面的则表结果。又如:Take every opportunity to inject selfconfidence into those who have earned it.Use ample praise,the more specific,the better.抓住每一个机会给那些表现杰出的人注入信心。经常赞美他
44、们,针对性越强,效果会越好。趁热打铁中译英:你越是努力,进步就越快。_【答案】The harder you try,the greater progress you will make.思考:英语中,比较级前需加定冠词还有哪些情况?【答案】表示两者中“比较的一个”时。This topic is the more challenging one of the two.两个话题中,这个更有挑战性。在 none the less 短语中,作副词用。表示“还是(仍然)”。For all his years,he is none the less vigorous and active.他虽年老,但仍然
45、生气勃勃,精神旺盛。3.Our club is much more than just music.(P18,L9)译:我们俱乐部现在不只是播放音乐。请观察以下例句,归纳 more than 的不同译法:(1)More than one man was killed.被杀害的不止一人。(2)I more than saw it,I felt it too!我不仅仅是看见了它,我都感觉到它了!(3)John was more than pleased to join us in the discussion.约翰十分乐意参加我们的讨论。(4)This is more than I can tel
46、l.这我就不知道了。用法小结:(1)“more than名词”“不仅仅”。(2)“more than数词”“多于”或“不止”。(3)“more than形容词”“很”或“非常”。(4)“more than 句子”“超出的”。趁热打铁中译英:她对自己取得的成绩极其满意。【答案】Shes more than satisfied/pleased/content with what she has achieved.思考:你能理解下面 3 句话的意思吗?1.He is no more diligent than I am._2.He is not more diligent than I am._3.
47、Shes more thoughtless than stupid._【答案】1.他和我一样不勤奋。2.他不及我勤奋。3.与其说她笨倒不如说她粗心大意。【运用提升】.选择括号内适当的短语填空。1.Do you need any help,Lucy?Yes.The job is_(no more than/more than/not more than)I could do myself.2.What does the model plane look like?Well,the wings of the plane are _(more than twice the length/twice
48、more than the length)of its body.3._ you put your heart into English,_youll be interested in it.(The more;the more/The closer;the clearer)【答案与解析】1.more than。本题考查形容词比较级的用法。more than“多于,超过”;no more than“仅仅”;not more than“至多,不多于”。答句句意为:是的。这项工作超出了我力所能及的范围。more than 后接带有情态动词的从句,指“(某事)超出了的范围”,符合题意。2.more
49、than twice the length。more than 修饰twice。3.The more;the more。句意:你越认真学习英语,你就会对它越感兴趣。“the比较级.,the比较级.”表示“越,越”。如:The more we do for the people,the happier well be.我们为人民做得越多,就越幸福。The more,the better.多多益善。“The closer.,the clearer.”意思是:越接近,越清澈。结合语境可知,填 The more;the more。.阅读下面材料,用括号内单词的正确形式填空。1.Upon_(arrive
50、)at the airport,he was arrested(逮捕)by the police.2.Its believed that the _(hard)you work,the _(good)result you will get.【答案与解析】1.arriving。uponving.“一就”。2.harder;better。此题考查句型“the比较级,the比较级”。并考查 hard 与 good 的比较级。阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。How can we 1._(student)keep ourselves safe?Here 2._(
51、be)some tips.On your way home or to school:Wait for the green traffic light,and look left and right 3._ you cross the road.If you see a car coming,dont cross until it really 4._(stop).Dress in bright colors,so the drivers can see you 5._(clear).At school:When students around you begin to push,try to
52、 hold onto something,or stay in a safer corner.If you fall down in a 6._(crowd)place,cover your head 7._both hands.When there is a fire:Stay calm and leave quickly.Use a piece of wet cloth 8._(cover)your mouth and nose so that you dont breathe in smoke.If your clothes catch fire,drop to the ground a
53、nd roll from side to side to put out the fire.For eating:Wash fruit like apples or pears carefully before 9._(eat)them.Check the expiration dates and if your food looks or smells bad,dont eat it.For riding on the escalator(自动扶梯):Hold onto the handrails(扶手)and stand on the right side of the escalator
54、 because right arms are stronger.10._ is dangerous to run up and down on them.You may fall down because escalator steps are not designed for running.【答案与解析】1.students。考查名词单复数。此处 student 作we 的同位语,故应用复数形式。2.are。考查主谓一致。根据后面的 tips 及上下文语境可知应填 are。3.before。考查连词。before 引导时间状语从句,在之前。4.stops。考查时态。根据上下文语境可知用一
55、般现在时。如果你看到一辆车开过来,要等到它停后才过马路,所以填 stops。5.clearly。考查副词。副词修饰动词 see。6.crowded。考查形容词。crowded 拥挤的。形容词修饰名词。7.with。考查介词。with both hands 是指“用双手”。8.to cover。考查非谓语动词。动词不定式作宾补。9.eating。考查非谓语动词。吃苹果之前洗手,before 介词后面应接动名词。10.It。考查代词。It isadj.to do sth.It 作形式主语。本单元我们复习的书面表达体裁是英语的书面通知,即 a notice。范文欣赏English Teaching&
56、Research GroupNOTICEThere will be an English lecture on the differences between American novel and British novel by a famous English novelist,JK Rowling,the author of HarryPotter,who is well known to us all.It will be giveninthe Lecture Hall from 7:00 to 9:00 on Friday evening,September 23.Those who
57、 are interested in it are warmly welcome.And you may also invite your friends of other schools to attend it.Be sure not to be late.After the lecture,you may have a picture taken with JK Rowling.September 20,2016思考:英语书面通知有什么特点?书写格式上应该注意什么?a.句子较长,结构相对复杂;b.无称呼,有标题:NOTICE;c.发文单位置于顶部或右下角,时间多置于左下角。写作须知1.书
58、面通知格式要求:(1)要有标题:NOTICE/Notice;单位名称:写在最上方或正文下方右侧;(2)通知日期:写在左下角或省略。美国习惯:Sept.12(th),2016;英国习惯:12(th)Sept.2016。(3)通知人称:发受双方多用第三人称或依据题目要求。(4)文体语言:多用书面语。2.基本要点:力求简明扼要,抓住 5 个要点,即:时间、地点、事情、参加对象、注意事项。3.多用将来时态或表示将来的时态或形式:如:be going to do/will do something/be to do something/be about to do something/the Prese
59、nt Indefinite(一般现在时)/the Present Continuous(现在进行时)。(注:仅限于某些动词:go,come,leave,have,stay,do,play,return 等)4.结 尾:Everyone is welcome./Dont be late,please./Please be there on time./Be sure not to be late.魔力模版1.魔力句子:(1)There is going to be a party for the Australian friends.It will be held in Room 302 at
60、7:30 tomorrow evening.(2)Wang Hao,a professor from Beijing University,will give us a lecture on space science at the Childrens Palace at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon.(3)The Student Union will hold an exhibition on paintings in Room 402.It will last a week,that is,from April 9 to April 15.(4)In order to i
61、mprove our English study,there is going to be an English Evening.It will be held in Meeting Hall 2 at 7:00 p.m.,Tuesday,May 24th.(5)There is going to be a get-together for celebrating New Years Day on the playground at 2:40 p.m.,Saturday,December 31st.(6)Mr.Green,a professor from New York University
62、,is going to give us a lecture on how to protect ourselves from AIDS.It will be given at the Childrens Palace at 8:00 a.m.,Saturday,August 20th.2.魔力语段:NOTICEIn order to _(目的),_has decided to _._ is going to be held in _(地 点)at _p.m.on_(时 间).All the people/students who _ are welcome to attend it.Thos
63、e who want to take part in it are requested to sign up for _ before _(时间).The Students UnionSept.12th,2016活学活用你校学生会举办捐助活动以资助贫困地区儿童上学。请你为国际部的外籍学生写一份英文通知:1.介绍活动的目的;2.号召大家踊跃捐款、捐物(书籍、文具、衣物),并参加义卖活动;3.义卖时间、地点:周六上午 9 点,校阶梯教室。注意:1.词数 100 左右;2.可适当加入细节,以使内容充实、行文连贯。提示词:义卖:Charity Sale;文具:stationery;阶梯教室:lectu
64、re hall。【参考范文】NOTICEThe Students Union of our school is scheduled to hold a Charity Sale on Saturday to raise money for children in the povertystricken area.The efforts to be made are to support the children to continue their school education.You are also asked to donate some of your books,stationer
65、y or clothes,which might be of some use to the kids in those areas.At 9 a.m.this Saturday,the Charity Sale starts at the lecture hall of our school.We are expecting you to come and offer a helping hand.Remember,all the money will go to the support of those needy children and every donation makes a d
66、ifference.The Students Union(一)Unit 1 School life一、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。1.Tom is _(experience)in drawing.1.experienced。be experienced in 在方面有经验。2.Our teachers give messages _(inform)our parents of any changes.2.to inform。不定式在句中作宾补。inform sb.of sth.通知某人某事。3.Will you help me prepare_the
67、 old classmates get-together?3.for。prepare for 为做准备。4.Farmers have to leave their hometowns and go to work in cities,_(struggle)to increase their income.4.struggling。考查现在分词。struggling 与其后面的成分在句中作状语。5.Great men are those _profit the most from the fewest mistakes.5.who。考查定语从句,先行词为 those,关系代词通常用 who。伟人
68、都能从最少的错误中获得最大的利益。6.This is the building _windows were all painted pink.6.whose。考查定语从句。whose 引导定语从句,既可指人也可指物。这就是窗户全漆成粉色的那幢大楼。7.My suggestion is that the English program _(broadcast)after supper.7.(should)be broadcast。本题考查表语从句中的虚拟语气及被动语态。在 suggestion,proposal,order,plan,idea,advice,decision 等名词后面的表语从句
69、中,要使用虚拟语气即谓语动词使用“should 动词原形”,should 可省略。此句中应使用被动语态。8.In my opinion,every minute should _(make)full use of to learn well.8.be made。make full use of 充分利用。这里用被动语态。9.I have received a letter from my good friend _(recent).10.of。be in charge of 负责,掌管。9.recently。不久前,最近。10.He cant be in charge _ the comput
70、er company because it is beyond his ability.二、阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和 D)中,选出最佳选项。ASooner or later,most students are to take some form of English examinations.Often the more successful students are better prepared.However,sometimes students who do well have better test taking skills.These abilit
71、ies really have nothing to do with understanding English better.They are skills that make taking the test easier,and therefore provide better results.Here are some very important and often ignoredguidelines to taking a test successfully.Do not insist on completing each question before going to the n
72、ext.This is extremely important.Remember one question may only be worth one point!You will become nervous when you fail to find out its answer,making you lose your concentration and leading to worse results.However,answering the questions you are sure you know results in your being more relaxed and
73、feeling more confident.Go through the test a second time working out the answers to more difficult questions.Sometimes questions asked are answered in later questions asking for different things.Usually(but not always)a strong first impulse(冲动)means we know the answer and we dont really have to thin
74、k about it too much.Going back to think about it usually makes you unsure and often causes a mistake.This is very common,so be very careful!If you dont know the answer,write something.If you are answering a 4 possibility multiple choice question you will still have a 25%chance of being correct!Takin
75、g a test is as much for you as is for your teacher,so never cheat.If you cheat,you dont help yourself in the long run.【语篇导读】这篇文章讲的是有效的考试技巧。可以帮助你取得更好的成绩。()11.In the first paragraph,the writer stresses the importance of _.A.better preparations for examsB.better understanding of EnglishC.better skills
76、at taking examsD.better results of taking exams11.C。细节理解题。根据第一段的句子:They are skills that make taking the test easier,and therefore provide better results.可知作者强调了更好的参加考试的技巧的重要性,故选 C。()12.When taking an exam,you are advised _.A.to first answer the questions which are easier to youB.to depend on your fi
77、rst impulse to answer the questionsC.to search the test paper for all the answers to the questionsD.to give up the questions whose answers you dont know12.A。细节理解题。根据第三段的句子:You will become nervous when you fail to find out its answer,making you lose your concentration and leading to worse results.How
78、ever,answering the questions you are sure you know results in your being more relaxed and feeling more confident.可知当考试的时候,建议你先回答容易的问题,故选 A。()13.It is common that many students_.A.pay much attention to their testing skillsB.often give up a difficult test halfwayC.often get higher results by cheatingD
79、.dont believe in their first impulse13.D。细节理解题。根据第五段的句子:Going back to think about it usually makes you unsure and often causes a mistake.This is very common,so be very careful!可知很多学生不相信他们的第一冲动,这是很普遍的,故选 D。()14.What would be the best title of the passage?A.Effective Studying MethodsB.Effective Test T
80、aking SkillsC.Getting Better Exam ResultsD.Being Successful Students14.B。文章标题题。根据文章的内容和第二段的句子:Here are some very importantand often noredguidelines to taking a test successfully.可知这篇文章讲的是有效的考试技巧,故选 B。BApply for a Library CardAny person who lives,works,attends school or pays property taxes in New Yor
81、k State is eligible toreceive a New York Public Library card free of charge.Adult and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location.Applications for children aged 11 and under must be completed in person,and require the signature of a parent.When you apply f
82、or a card online,you will receive a 7 digit temporary barcode(条码).This allows you to set a secret code.After you receive your permanent barcode,which is required to borrow materials,search Library databases,or reserve a computer,you must renew your card.Renew or Validate Your CardAll adult,teen and
83、child library cards for cardholders must be renewed every three years.New library card applicants who applied for a card online must renew their card before full cardholder privileges can be extended.Cardholders can visit any New York Public Library location to present the required forms of identifi
84、cation in order to renew or validate their card.Cardholders may also email copies of the required forms of identification to patronaccountsnypl.org.Alternatively,this information may be faxed to 2126210278.Forget Your Secret Code?If you forget your secret code,you can provide the library with a vali
85、d email address,and click on the link“Forgot Your secret code?”A link with instructions on changing your secret code will be sent to the email address on your account,giving you a brief period of time to update your information.You must select a 4 digit numeric secret code,with norepeating or obviou
86、s numbers(e.g.1234 or 2222).If you have not provided us with a valid email address,you may visit a library location to reset your secret code.Replace a Lost or Stolen CardCardholders are responsible for all items on a card,all use made of the card and all charges made against it until it is reported
87、 lost or stolen.If your card is lost or stolen,inform the library immediately.Call 917 ASK NYPL(917-275-6975),email Ask NYPL,or visit your nearest library to report the card lost.【语篇导读】本文介绍了纽约州公共图书馆借书证的相关情况。如何申请一张借书证、续借你的借书证、忘记密码怎么办、如何更换遗失的或者被偷的借书证。()15.Who cant apply for a New York Public Library c
88、ard for free?A.Those who work in New York.B.Those who travel in New York.C.Those who live in New York.D.Those who go there for further study.15.B。细节理解题。由第一段第一句 Any person who lives,works,attends school or pays property taxes in New York State is eligible to receive a New York Public Library card fre
89、e of charge.可知任何在纽约居住、工作、读书、纳税的人都可以免费获得一张纽约公共图书馆借书证。未涉及在纽约旅游的人。故选 B。()16.Children aged 11 and under_.A.are required to apply for a free library card onlineB.must apply for a library card in person with a parent signatureC.should change their library cards every three yearsD.can enjoy extended privil
90、eges before renewing the card16.B。细节理解题。由第一段第三句 Applications for children aged 11 and under must be completed in person,and require the signature of a parent.可知在11 岁以下的孩子必须亲自来办证,且必须有家长的签字。故选 B。()17.Library cards may NOT be renewed _.A.by email B.by faxC.by phone D.in person17.C。细 节 理 解 题。由 第 二 段 末 尾
91、 部 分Cardholders can visit any New York Public Library location to present the required forms of identification in order to renew or validate their card.Cardholders may also email copies of the required forms of identification to patronaccountsnypl.org.Alternatively,this information may be faxed to 2
92、126210278.可知持卡人可以亲自去纽约公共图书馆办理更新手续、也可以发送相关证件到邮箱或者传真办理手续。未提及电话办理。故选 C。()18.Which of the following can be a secret code?A.1368.B.5188.C.5678.D.8888.18.A。推理判断题。由第三段倒数第二句 You must select a 4 digit numeric secret code,with no repeating or obvious numbers(e.g.1234 or 2222).可知密码不能包含重复的、连续的数字。故选 A。三、根据短文内容,从
93、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。I still remember my college days after I was initially given my assignments of writing different papers.I enjoyed my first week with new friends and teachers as they were quite friendly and sociable.But I didnt realize that there was a dark era in my life,which was t
94、he horrifying day after I found that my term papers with empty pages.I had no way out.I was not alone.19._I gathered some courage and started thinking to find methods to help me write my term papers.I went to my history teacher.20._She told me that I should act like a professional student and not ta
95、ke my work lightly.She also provided some encouraging tips which really improved my confidence.I was instructed to go to the library and gather books that have relevant material or topics about the term papers.21._I did as I was ordered.Throughout the whole process of term papers there was something
96、 quite interesting and pleasing.She didnt assist me in doing any practical thing,but gave instructions one by one.With a large pile of reference books,we left the library and she told me to review those chapters.I got a lot of information and data.I had been feeling proud and happy as I got a good i
97、dea about the topics.She told me to create a 2000-word essay in my own words.22._She did further editing and told me to make a bibliography(参考书目),which was not a hard task.I felt quite lucky to see the term papers had a professional appearance.23._A.The next step was to find related chapters in thos
98、e books.B.I also felt lucky to have such a good teacher as her.C.I had been happy that it took only two days to finish my task.D.The new students had different feelings about it.E.All the new students were feeling exactly the same way.F.She became my best friend from then on.G.She was very kind and
99、always prepared to help new students.【语篇导读】作者对于大学要完成学期论文感到很棘手,幸亏有历史老师的帮助,他才能成功完成他的论文。19.E。考查上下文的理解能力。根据上文所说:.which was the horrifying day after I found that my term papers with empty pages.I had no way out.I was not alone.可知当我发现我的论文没有写时,有多么恐怖,我已无路可走,我也不是孤独的,因为所有的新生都和我感觉一样。应该选 E 合适。20.G。考查上下文的理解能力。根据
100、上下文所说:我鼓起勇气,决定要完成论文,就向历史老师求助,她很善良,总是乐于帮助新生。她告诉我要像一个专业的学生,不要轻视作业。可知应该选 G 合适。21.A。考查上下文的理解能力。根据上文所说:老师让我去图书馆收集和我的论文有关的书籍。以及下文:我按照她要求的去做。可知应该选 A(接着就是在这些书里找相关的章节)合适。22.C。考查上下文的理解能力。根据上文所说:我收集了大量参考书,获得了大量信息,并且自己也拥有了写论文的灵感。她让我用自己的话写一篇两千字左右的论文。以及下文她做进一步的校对,可知应该选C(我非常高兴只花了两天就完成任务了)合适。23.B。考查上下文的理解能力。根据上文所说:
101、I felt quite lucky to see the term papers had a professional appearance.我非常幸运看着我的论文有模有样的。可知应该选 B(我也很幸运有像她这样的一个好老师帮助我)合适。四、完形填空阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Freshmen in high school can be cruel and we certainly were to a young man named Matt who was in my class.We teased(取笑)him abou
102、t his _24_.He was at least fifty pounds overweight.He felt the pain of being the last one _25_ to play basketball or football.Matt will always remember the endless _26_ that were played on him.One day he sat near me in gym class.Someone _27_ him and he fell on me and knocked my foot quite _28_.With
103、the whole class watching,I chose to fight in order to keep my image intact(not spoiled).I _29_,“Cmon,Matt,lets fight!”He said he didnt want to.But he had to come toward me with his fists in the _30_.I bloodied his nose with one hit and the class went _31_.Just then the gym teacher walked into the ro
104、om.He saw us fighting and he_32_ us out to the running track.He followed us with a _33_ on his face and said,“I want you two guys to go out there and run that mile holding each others hands.”The _34_ exploded into laughter.The two of us felt _35_ beyond belief,but Matt and I went out to the track an
105、d ran our milehand in hand.At some point during the _36_ of our run,I remember looking over at him,with blood _37_ trickling(滴)from his nose and his weight _38_ him down.I suddenly realized that here was a(n)_39_,not all that different from myself.We both _40_ each other and began to laugh.In time w
106、e became good friends.Going around that track,hand in hand,I no longer saw Matt as fat or _41_.He was a human being.I found it _42_ after I was told to go hand in hand with someone for only one mile.For the rest of my _43_ I have never so much as raised a hand against another person.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文,讲
107、述了作者小时候和同学打架而被老师罚去操场跑圈。但是同时老师让他们拉着手跑,在跑的期间,作者和这个同学和好了,而且成了朋友,这件事对他以后的人生有很大的影响。()24.A.size B.heightC.habits D.lessons()25.A.built B.taughtC.kept D.picked24.A。名词辨析。A.size 尺寸;B.height 高度;C.habits 习惯;D.lessons 教训,课。根据后句内容 He was at least fifty pounds overweight.可知学生们嘲笑Matt 的身材,故选 A。25.D。动词辨析。A.built 建设;
108、B.taught 教;C.kept 保持,保存;D.picked 挑选。根据语境可知他是最不可能被挑选打篮球或者踢足球的人,故选 D。()26.A.games B.tricksC.cards D.balls()27.A.threw B.pushedC.called D.beat26.B。名词辨析。A.games 比赛;B.tricks 诡计,把戏;C.cards 卡片;D.balls 球。上文提到作者和同学们取笑 Matt,再根据后面搭配 play tricks on 可知选B。27.B。动词辨析。A.threw 扔;B.pushed 推;C.called 喊,叫;D.beat 打,打败。根据
109、后句 he fell on me 可知 Matt 是被别人推倒的,故选 B。()28.A.rapidly B.possiblyC.badly D.easily()29.A.shouted B.explainedC.replied D.ordered29.A。动 词 辨 析。A.shouted 喊;大 声 说;B.explained 解释;C.replied 回答;D.ordered 命令。根据后句作者说的内容“Cmon,Matt,lets fight!”可知作者当时非常生气,于是向 Matt 大嚷,故选 A。28.C。副词辨析。A.rapidly 迅速地;B.possibly 可能地;C.ba
110、dly 严重地,厉害地;D.easily 容易地。从上文可知 Matt 很胖,由此可知作者被撞得很厉害,故选 C。()30.A.bag B.tableC.air D.room()31.A.well B.onC.wild D.away31.C。A.well 好;B.on 在上面;C.wild 野的,疯狂的;D.away 离开。固定短语 go wild“发狂,狂热”,选 C。30.C。名词辨析。A.bag 包;B.table 桌子;C.air空气;D.room 房子。从语境可知 Matt 挥舞着拳头,故选 C。()32.A.begged B.rodeC.allowed D.sent()33.A.d
111、oubt B.worryC.surprise D.smile33.D。名词辨析。A.doubt 怀疑;B.worry 担心;C.surprise 惊讶;D.smile 微笑。从语境可知老师是为了让他们和好,是面带微笑对他们说话,选 D。32.D。动词辨析。A.begged 请求;B.rode 骑;C.allowed 允许;D.sent 送。老师看到学生打架,所以把他们赶到操场上让他们跑步来惩罚他们,选 D。()34.A.class B.trackC.field D.freshmen()35.A.happy B.upsetC.anxious D.excited35.B。形容词辨析。A.happy
112、 高兴的;B.upset沮丧的;C.anxious 焦虑的;D.excited 激动的。刚刚打完架就得拉着手去跑步,所以作者感到丧气,懊恼,选 B。34.A。名词辨析。A.class 班级;B.track 轨迹,跑道;C.field 田野;D.freshmen(大学或中学)一年级新生。从上文可知作者和 Matt 在班上打架,所以听到老师对他们的惩罚全班同学哄堂大笑,the class 全班(同学),选 A。()36.A.distance B.momentC.course D.action()37.A.ever B.evenC.also D.still37.D。副词辨析。A.ever 曾经;B.
113、even 甚至;C.also 也;D.still 仍然。上文提到作者把 Matt 打得鼻子流血,所以现在他的鼻子仍然滴着血,选 D。36.C。名词辨析。A.distance 距离;B.moment 时刻;C.course 过程,课程;D.action 行动。从下文可知在他们跑步的过程中作者看向 Matt,故选 C。()38.A.slowing B.puttingC.taking D.letting()39.A.actor B.personC.player D.maker39.B。名词辨析。A.actor 演员;B.person 人;C.player 运动员;D.maker 制作者。上文提到同学
114、们都讨厌Matt,而现在作者感到Matt和他一样是一个很正常的人,故选 B。38.A。动词辨析。A.slowing 放慢;B.putting 放置;C.taking 拿;D.letting 让。在跑步过程中他的体重使得他慢下来,故选 A。()40.A.ran after B.made fun ofC.talked to D.looked at()41.A.rude B.stupidC.strong D.quiet41.B。形容词辨析。A.rude 粗鲁的;B.stupid 愚蠢的;C.strong 强壮的;D.quiet 安静的。从第一段可知同学们认为 Matt 胖、蠢才捉弄他,由此判断选 B
115、。40.D。动词短语辨析。A.ran after 追求,追逐;B.made fun of 取笑;C.talked to 谈话;D.looked at 看。从下文内容可知他们成为了朋友,所以是彼此看着对方,大笑起来。()42.A.amazing B.movingC.exciting D.interesting()43.A.year B.schoolC.life D.work43.C。名词辨析。A.year 年;B.school 学校;C.life 生活,生命;D.work 工作。作者从此意识到了拉手能够拉近人与人之间的关系,由此判断这件事是对他以后的人生都有了很大影响,选 C。42.A。形容词辨
116、析。A.amazing 令人惊讶的;B.moving 令人感动的;C.exciting 令人兴奋的;D.interesting 有趣的。作者通过和 Matt 手拉手跑步而和 Matt 成为了朋友,由此判断作者认为拉手是很神奇的事情,故选 A。五、语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。I can hardly believe it,but my school life is almost over.Ive received my high school diploma at last.44._ seems strange to think that i
117、n a few days time I will be walking out of the school gates forever.Meanwhile,I find myself looking back at my senior year and 45._(think)about all the wonderful things.One of the 46._(good)things about this year has been working as an arts editor for the newspaper,47._ has been a real success for m
118、e.Working 48._a peer mediator,I help students to settle problems they have with others.Besides,Ill never forget being elected to the student council.I really enjoy meeting the 49._(teacher)and telling them how we feel about things.All these things have been 50._(wonder).However,the highlight of the
119、year was the senior prom,for which I found a dress that suited me 51._(perfect).The big surprise of the evening was when I 52._(elect)from queenit was unforgettable.Afterwards,we had 53._ enormous dinner.It was a perfect ending to a perfect school year.【答案与解析】44.It。考查形式主语。It 作形式主语,真正的主语是不定式。句意:想到过几天
120、就要永远地走出校门,我就觉得很奇怪。故填 It。45.thinking。考查非谓语动词。find sb.doing sth.发现某人在做某事。句意:同时,我发现我在回忆高中时期,并且想起那些美好的时光。故填 thinking。46.best。考查形容词最高级。one of the best things 为固定搭配,one of形容词最高级名词。句意:在这一年发生的最美好的事之一是担任报纸的艺术编辑。故填 best。47.which。考查关系代词。which 引导非限制性定语从句,指代前一句的内容。句意:这对我而言真的是一个成功。故填 which。48.as。考查介词。work as 担任,句
121、意:作为一名调解员,我帮助学生解决与他人的矛盾。故填 as。49.teachers。考查名词单复数。根据 telling them可知应填复数 teachers。50.wonderful。考查形容词。此处形容词作表语。51.perfectly。考查副词。副词修饰动词,perfectly修饰动词 suit,句意:我发现有一条裙子很适合我。故填 perfectly。52.was elected。考查被动语态。主语 I 与 elect之间为动宾关系,且发生在过去。此处的意思是:那晚最大惊喜就是我被女王选中,这是难以忘怀的。故填was elected。53.an。考查冠词。不定冠词表泛指,表示某一个,
122、在元音音素开头的名词前,不定冠词用 an。句意:后来,我们吃了一顿盛宴。故填 an。六、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。When I first learn to write in English,I ran into muc
123、h difficulties.The main problem was that I always thought in Chinese and tried to translate into my own language everything what I came across while I was reading.My teacher advised myself to keep a diary.I followed his advices and put down 100 words or so each day.Soon I began to enjoy talk to myse
124、lf as I was learning to express myself with simple English.One day I wrote a story and showed to my teacher.He liked it very much that he read it to the class.All said that the story was a good one.Their words were an great encouragement to me.When I first learnlearned/learnt to write in English,I r
125、an into muchmanydifficulties.The main problem was that I always thought in Chinese and tried to translate into my own language everything what或thatI came across while I was reading.My teacher advised myselfmeto keep a diary.I followed his advicesadvice and put down 100 words or so each day.Soon I be
126、gan to enjoy talktalking to myself as I was learning to express myself withinsimple English.One day I wrote a story and showed to my teacher.Heitliked it verysomuch that he read it to the class.All said that the story was a good one.Their words were ana great encouragement to me.第一处错误:考查动词时态。句中讲述了作者
127、第一次写作的经历,应该用一般过去时。第二处错误:考查限定词。many 修饰可数名词复数;much 修饰不可数名词,difficulties 是可数名词复数,要用 many 修饰而不用 much。第三处错误:考查定语从句的引导词。先行词是不定代词 everything,关系代词在定语从句中充当宾语,故应用 that,也可省略。第四处错误:考查代词。advise 后加宾语要用宾格形式,advise sb.to do sth.“建议某人做某事”。第五处错误:考查名词。advice 是不可数名词,没有复数形式。第六处错误:考查非谓语动词。enjoy 后加动词的-ing 形式,“喜爱做某事”。第七处错误
128、:考查介词。此处表示“用简单的英语”介词用 in。第八处错误:考查代词。show 是及物动词后加宾语,此处指自己写的故事用 it 指代,故 showed 后加 it。第九处错误:考查副词。此句包含了 so.that 句型,译为“如此以至于”。句意:他是如此喜欢以至于在班上读了我写的故事。第十处错误:考查冠词。great 不是以元音音素开头,故应用 a。七、书面表达为了丰富学生生活,我校学生会将举办一次主题为“English Music Week”的活动。请你以学生会的名义写一个书面通知(100 词左右)。有关内容如下:时间:5 月的最后一个星期地点:届时通知活动内容:1.演唱英文歌曲;2.器乐
129、演奏:包括西方古典音乐和民间音乐;3.音乐知识竞赛:听英文歌曲片段,然后猜出处;4.参加者请于 5 月 20 日前报名。NOTICEDear students,The Students Union has decided to organize an“English Music Week”._The Students Union【参考范文】NOTICEDear students,The Students Union has decided to organize an“English Music Week”.It will be held in the last week of May.The
130、 activities include singing pop songs and playing western classical and folk music.Bring your own musical instruments,please.A music contest will be included,too.The students taking part in the contest are required to listen to part of a song or a piece of music,and then guess where it comes from.If youd like to take part in the English Music Week,please come and sign up for it before May 20th.The place for the activities will be announced later.Come to the great fun!The Students Union