1、(一)高频重点词汇分类记忆,用时少,功效高.阅读词汇读懂默想下面单词的含义,不会的在)中做出标记并核对识记。1.sculptor n2.load n.3.neighbourhood n. 4.calligraphy n.5.needle n. 6.elegant adj.7.carve v. 8.contemporary adj.,自主核对区1雕刻家,雕塑家2.某物的量3社区,街坊 4.书法5缝衣针 6.高雅的,优美的7刻(图形或字母) 8.当代的.核心词汇练通辨词义写词形1stair n楼梯2wine n. 葡萄酒3vase n. 花瓶4shade n. (色彩的)浓淡,深浅,色度5ciga
2、rette n. 香烟6emperor n. 皇帝7demonstrate v. 示范,演示8vividly adv. 生动地9sponsor v. 资助入语境重活用1(2019浙江卷6月) The concert was broadcast(广播) live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time.2(2019江苏卷)We are so fond(喜欢) of our high intelligence that we assume that when
3、it comes to brain power, more must be better.3(2018北京卷)When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle(战斗) against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic.4(全国卷)“This used to be the center of town,” he said.“Now the area is mostly(主要地) office buildings and wa
4、rehouses.”.拓展词汇用活1greet v迎接;问候;招呼;映入的眼帘greeting n问候;迎接2exhibition n(一批)展览品;展览;展出exhibit v展览;展示 n展览品3lack v缺乏;没有 n缺乏;短缺的东西lacking adj.没有的;缺乏的;不足的4stimulate v刺激;促进;促使stimulation n刺激;兴奋5frequent adj.经常发生的;频繁的;常见的frequently adv.频繁地;经常地frequency n频率;次数6fold vt.折起;折叠;对折unfold v打开语境活用用所给词的适当形式填空1(2019全国卷)I
5、m glad to learn that your gallery will hold a Chinese painting exhibition(exhibit)2Frequently going out may result in frequent absence from work, which will influence your salary.(frequent)3In such situations, it is possible to simply greet the person with a common greeting like “Hello”(greet)4He un
6、folded the envelope and found a piece of paper folded into a diamond.(fold)(二)高频短语串记记牢用活,不枯燥,兴趣高单元短语再现1get a load of. 注意,仔细看(常用于表示惊讶或羡慕)2be fond of. 喜欢3on Earth (在)世界上;(在)人间4have a mind of ones own 有某人自己的思想5reach out to sb. 与某人交流;向某人提供6in the shape of. 呈的形状7mistake.for. 把误认为8lie in 在于9on the move 在行
7、进中;在移动中10take.as. 把看作;把当作11sing high praise for. 高度赞扬语境活用选用左栏短语填空1(2020天津卷7月)For my fifth birthday, my mother baked me a cake in the shape of a monkey.2(湖南卷)Much to my delight, my teacher sang high praise for my great achievements before my classmates, which made me feel proud of myself.3Knowing tha
8、t you are fond of classical music,Id like to invite you to join me and welcome you to show your performance.4As I said at the beginning of my speech, China is on the move5Through those thin walls we really got a load of their fight.6The truest happiness, he said, lay in working hard and living fruga
9、lly (俭朴)会积累(日积月累,联想发散)1.以后缀hood结尾的单词neighbour n邻居neighbourhood n社区,街坊 child n孩子childhood n童年时期boy n男孩boyhood n少年时代mother n母亲motherhood n母性brother n兄弟brotherhood n兄弟关系2.“缺少”这几个单词lack n& v缺乏lacking adj. 缺乏的short adj. 不足的shortage n. 缺乏absence n. 缺乏;不存在3.不同的“展览”on exhibition在展览on show 在展出中on display 展出
10、(三)重点句型仿写背熟巧用,造佳句,表达高背佳句明句型巧仿写When I look into her eyes it seems she has a mind of her own!我看着她的眼睛,她似乎有自己的想法。“it seems (that).”意为“看起来”1.(全国卷)鱼中的脂肪被认为有助于预防心脏病。但似乎很多人不在家里做鱼。The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.But it seems that many people dont cook fish at home.And now, its time
11、 to get up close and personal with one of historys greatest artistsRembrandt!现在,是时候近距离了解历史上最伟大的艺术家之一伦勃朗了!“Its time to do sth.”意为“到了做某事的时候。”2.(2018全国卷)不知不觉,一个小时过去了,是时候吃午饭了。Before I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch.The really do reach out to us across the centuries as if
12、time itself were nothing.它们确实跨越几个世纪走向我们,仿佛时间本身什么都不是。do/does/did强调谓语动词3.我真的希望你留下来吃午饭。I do hope youll stay for lunch.续表背佳句明句型巧仿写While waiting at the gate, Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.在门口等候时,韩干用棍子在地上画画,被诗人本人看到了。状语从句的省略4.(2018全国卷)中国在养活人民的同时又保护环境的做法为
13、世界各国的农业和粮食政策制定者提供了有用的经验。Chinas approach to protecting its environment while feeding its citizens offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide.It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horse painting as his teacher, the artist replied,“I have my own t
14、eachers, Your Majesty.All the horses in your stables are my very teachers.”据说,当皇帝让韩干请一位画马大师当老师时,韩干回答说:“陛下,我有自己的老师。您马厩里的所有的马就是我的老师。”“It is said that.”意为“据说”5.(2020全国卷)据说,在2534岁的年轻人中,约有20%的人与父母同住,而1991年这一比例为16%。It is said that about 20% of 2534yearolds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 199
15、1. load负担;负荷物(尤指沉重的)v装载;加重;把弹药装入(枪炮)先练会单句语法填空It takes a load off my mind to leave the child in your charge.Some students complain that they are loaded(load) with too much homework.Even though I have loads(load) of schoolwork to do, Ill spend some free time having sports so that I can keep fit and en
16、ergetic.再写美微写作(2020全国卷满分作文)看到我们的劳动果实被包装好装上卡车,我们都感到很满意。 Seeing our fruits of labor were packed and loaded onto the truck, we all felt very satisfied.(1)loads ofa load of许多;大量(2)take a load off ones mind 打消某人的顾虑(3)load.with. 用装载佳句背诵 The burden of students has been a hot topic for years,but the load of
17、 parents has received little attention, especially from their own children.多年来学生的负担是一个热门话题,但父母的负担,尤其是来自子女的负担,却没有多少人重视。名师点津 a load of/loads of后可跟可数或不可数名词,谓语动词的单复数与of后名词的数一致。 exhibitionn(一批)展览品;展览;展出 先练会单句语法填空(全国卷)Im writing to invite you to see the Chinese papercutting exhibition(exhibit)After his gr
18、aduation,this project was exhibited(exhibit)in art galleries all over China, making him famous nationwide. 再写美同义替换Robots being exhibited were made from recycled materials.Robots on exhibition were made from recycled materials.,(1)on exhibition 在展览(2)exhibit v. 显示;展出 n. 展览品;陈列品 佳句背诵 Some of the child
19、rens paintings are now on exhibition at the school.一些儿童绘画作品正在学校展出。 lackvi. & vt. 缺乏;没有n. 缺乏;短缺的东西先练会补全句子/单句语法填空 Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a lack of exercise(缺乏锻炼)Though lacking(lack) money, his parents managed to send him to a university.(2020江苏卷)Later, he work
20、ed in Africa, where many people suffered from blindness for lack of proper treatment.再写美一句多译(2019全国卷满分作文)由于缺乏足够的训练,我们在即将到来的比赛中将很难取胜。For lack of enough training, we will have great trouble in winning the coming match.(介词短语作状语)Lacking enough training, we will have great trouble in winning the coming m
21、atch.(分词短语作状语)As we lack enough training, we will have great trouble in winning the coming match.(原因状语从句)(1)for lack of 因缺乏a lack of 缺乏(2)lackn. 缺乏lack forn. (多用于否定句中)需求;需要(3)lacking adj. 短缺的;缺乏的be lacking in 缺少佳句背诵 For lack of human protection, the number of Yangtze finless porpoise is becoming sma
22、ller and smaller.由于缺乏人类的保护,长江江豚的数量正变得越来越少。名师点津 (1)lack作名词时常与介词of连用;(2)lack作及物动词时直接加宾语;作不及物动词时,后常与介词for连用;(3)形容词lacking常与in连用。 stimulatev刺激;激励;促进先练会单句语法填空(2020浙江卷7月)A waiters job,for example,that requires multitasking,teamwork and decisionmaking could be just as stimulating(stimulate) as any highleve
23、l office work.I like the stimulation(stimulate) of being required to use my imagination.His failure didnt discourage him.On the contrary, it stimulated him to make(make) more efforts.再写美句式升级(普通表达)The business was stimulated by the favorable policies and made remarkable achievements.(高级表达)Stimulated
24、by the favorable policies, the business made remarkable achievements. (分词短语作状语)(1)stimulate sb.to do sth. 激励某人做某事(2)stimulation n. 刺激;兴奋stimulating adj. 饶有兴味的;令人有活力的 佳句背诵 Under the influence of the science fiction, the hardworking technician was stimulated to acquire more knowledge.在科幻小说的影响下,那个努力工作的
25、技师受到激励去学习更多的知识。 fondadj.喜爱的;喜欢的;深情的;慈爱的先练会单句语法填空We had grown fond of the old house and didnt want to move.(浙江卷) As Mac pedaled along alone,he thought fondly(fond) of his wife and two young daughters at home.再写美句型转换We all dislike the woman who is fond of telling others what to do.We all dislike the w
26、oman fond of telling others what to do(简单句)(1)be fond of. 喜欢grow fond of. 喜欢上(2)fondly adv. 深情地,温情地fondness n. 喜爱 佳句背诵 In my spare time, I am fond of collecting coins, from which I can enlarge my knowledge and broaden my horizons.在业余时间,我喜欢收集硬币,从中我可以扩大知识面以及开阔视野。 do/does/did强调谓语动词(教材原句) They really do
27、 reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.它们确实跨越几个世纪走向我们,仿佛时间本身什么都不是。先练会用do的正确形式强调谓语动词(2020新高考山东卷满分作文)We do hope there will be more meaningful activities in the coming future.She did greet you while you were walking past,but you didnt hear.He does work hard and can finish
28、the job in time.再写美微写作老师们认为我没有努力学习,但是我确实努力学习了。Teachers think I didnt study hard, but I did (study hard)do/does/did用来强调谓语动词,其中的do/does/did在句中要重读。 (1)本句型只有一般现在时和一般过去时两种时态,只对肯定的谓语动词进行强调,没有疑问和否定形式。(2)在祈使句中运用了“do动词原形”形式,往往不表示命令,而表示强烈的请求,有时表达更加客气的语气。 佳句背诵 With bravery and perseverance, I did make rapid pr
29、ogress.有了勇气和毅力,我确实进步很快。 (浙江卷) “It is said that.”意为“据说”(教材原句)It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horse painting as his teacher, the artist replied,“I have my own teachers, Your Majesty.All the horses in your stables are my very teachers.” 据说,当皇帝让韩干请一位画马大师当老师时,韩干回答说:“陛下,
30、我有自己的老师。您马厩里的所有的马就是我的老师。”先练会单句语法填空/补全句子He is thought to have acted(act) foolishly. Now he has no one but himself to blame for losing the job.(2018全国卷满分作文)It is hoped that(人们希望) these suggestions would be of great help to you.再写美一句多译(2019全国卷满分作文)人们相信音乐节不仅有意义而且有趣。It is believed that the music festival
31、 will be not only meaningful but also interesting.People believe that the music festival will be not only meaningful but also interesting.(1)据说某人/物做(不定式根据情况可用一般式、进行式或完成式)(2)It is thought that.人们认为It is believed that. 人们相信It is hoped that. 人们希望It is reported that. 据报道 佳句背诵 (1)It is reported that many
32、 a new house is being built at present in the disaster area.据报道,灾区如今正在建设许多新房。(2)It is hoped that the readers will kindly point out our errors.敬希读者指正。提能训练一阅读理解障碍词.语境辨义根据语境写出加黑词的词性及含义1(2020天津卷7月)The library may sponsor a language group you could join.v.主办2(2020全国卷)Discover, explore and enjoy awardwinn
33、ing Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. adj.当代的3(2019天津卷)I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded. adj.优美的4(2020新高考山东卷)Whatever it is, the result is a fine and vivid description
34、of the purest of Central Asian traditions. adj.生动的.熟词生义根据语境写出加黑词的词性及含义1(2019全国卷)I count twelve shades of green from where I stand.n.色彩的浓淡;色度2My mother sends her greetings to you all.n.问候语;祝词3(2020新高考山东卷)As well as looking at exhibits,visitors can play with computer simulations and imagine themselves
35、 living at a different time in history.n.展览品4She thought she would not be able to bear the load of bringing up her family alone.n.责任.一词多义1. 根据语境选出load的词性及含义An.负荷;担子Bn.装载量Cn.大量;许多 Dv.装载(1)Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids._C_(2)Carrying their heavy load, the two brothers walked
36、along the river bank._A_(3)Often this earliest form of advertising involved a newly arrived ship loaded with goods._D_(4)He put half a load of washing in the machine._B_2. 根据语境选出sponsor的词性及含义An.赞助者;发起人Bv.赞助Cv.主办 Dv.倡议;提交(1)If there had not been an exchange programme, he would not have found a sponso
37、r to help him study abroad._A_(2)The English Corner was sponsored by our English teacher._C_(3)(湖北卷)Two lawyers have donated $50,000 to sponsor our schools campaign “Help the Needy”, which was started by our former headmaster three years ago._B_(4)The bill that a square should be built here was spon
38、sored by a Labour MP._D_3. 根据语境选出shade的词性及含义An.阴凉处Bn.阴影部分Cn.差别;不同 Dv.给遮挡(光线)(1)She shaded her eyes against the sun for the sake of health._D_(2)The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer._A_(3)The word in this passage has many shades of meaning, so youd better look it up in your dictionar
39、y._C_(4)It is obvious that the painting needs more light and shade._B_4. 根据语境选出greet的词性及含义(1)The teams win was greeted as a major triumph._C_(2)When she opened the door she was greeted by a scene of utter confusion._B_(3)He greeted all the guests warmly as they arrived._A_ 提能训练二话题微写作(单元词汇、句式、语法综合运用)
40、1补全要点句在昨天的艺术展上,我发现了一幅生动形象的雕塑作品。(exhibition, vivid, sculpture)At yesterdays art exhibition, I found a vivid sculpture据说是当代雕刻大师黎明的作品。(It is said that., contemporary, sculptor)It is said that it is the work of the contemporary sculptor Li Ming.它刻画了一位抽着卷烟的老人,腰弓成虾的形状,一只手里拿着一个破花瓶,站在社区的门口。(cigarette, vase,
41、 neighborhood)It depicts an old man smoking a cigarette in the shape of a shrimp with a broken vase in one hand, standing at the door of the neighborhooD看上去他好像在询问什么。(It seems.)It seems as if he is asking something.从远处看,有人会误把他当成是一位正在乞讨的乞丐。(mistake.for)From a distance, someone would mistake him for a
42、beggar who was begging.这幅作品深受人们的喜爱,获得专家的高度赞扬。(be fond of, sing high praise for)People are fond of this work and it is sung high praise for by experts2升级平淡句将句和句用省略形式连接起来It depicts an old man smoking a cigarette in the shape of a shrimp with a broken vase in one hand, standing at the door of the neigh
43、borhood as if asking something.将句改为含有定语从句的复合句People are fond of this work which is sung high praise for by experts.3衔接成美文(注意使用适当的过渡衔接词汇:however, obviously)_One possible version:At yesterdays art exhibition, I found a vivid sculpture.It is said that it is the work of the contemporary sculptor Li Ming
44、.It depicts an old man smoking a cigarette in the shape of a shrimp with a broken vase in one hand, standing at the door of the neighborhood as if asking something.However, from a distance, someone would mistake him for a beggar who was begging.Obviously, people are fond of this work which is sung h
45、igh praise for by experts.提能训练三读后续写16运用鼓励的语言和积极的表达.选词填空(鼓励大家报名参加音乐会)prove, sign up for, an opportunity, what you need, the talents and strengths, be beneficial, envision yourself, be an excellent way, be best at1Envision yourself in the center of the room performing for your friends and family. Pict
46、ure yourself playing in front of thousands of people in a concert. If you want to become a famous musician, singer or performer, the talent show is 2.an opportunity to share your gifts with others.The talent show will take place at 7 pm on April 23rd.Every year our school hosts this event to showcas
47、e 3.the talents and strengths of our students.Talent shows 4.are beneficial if you would like to make an attempt for your future professions as you can practise playing or singing for an audience.It 5.has been proved that practising performing makes it easier to stay calm even in a crowded and noisy
48、 studio. Furthermore, playing in the talent shows 6.is an excellent way to contribute to our school cultural environment. All students are welcome to participate7.What you need is your willingness to present what you 8.are best at.If you think it a valuable chance, please 9.sign up for the audition
49、at your earliest convenience.迷你语料库(肖像描写男人)Glorfindel was tall and straight; his hair was of shining gold, his face fair and young and fearless and full of joy; his eyes were bright and keen, and his voice like music; on his brow sat wisdom, and in his hand was strength.A卷小题夯基练.语境填词1I prefer a table
50、that can be folded(折叠) up when not used so that it may save a lot of space.2Only by communicating with each other more frequently(频繁地) can they clear away the misunderstandings and solve the conflict.3Under the influence of the science fiction, the hardworking technician was stimulated(刺激) to acquir
51、e more knowledge to invent a portable air conditioner containing electrical fans, which weighed only 2.5 kilograms.4Although lacking(缺乏) experience in this field, Jackson was sent to Canada to deal with the matter.5Roughly speaking, about 100 people attended the exhibition(展览) yesterday.6I walked in
52、to the department of licensing and greeted(问候) my dad, who had been waiting for me patiently for two hours.7Prince William took a visit to the Forbidden City on Feb. 28, where emperors(皇帝) once lived.8Someone had stayed in our room just now, because I noticed a burning cigarette(香烟) end on the floor
53、 when we opened the front door.9In the hot summer, it blocks the sun almost completely, keeping my home in shade(阴凉)10(浙江卷) My mother and father were united in their way of raising children,but it mostly(主要地) fell to my mother to actually carry it out.词形转换和动词的形式变换(用所给词的正确形式填空)1None of his plans ever
54、 comes through because what he is lacking(lack) in is determination.2Ive always had a fondness(fond) for jewels.3(2020全国卷)Higherincome parents tended to have children play with puzzles more frequently(frequent), and both boys and girls who played with puzzles had better spatial skills.4If he could g
55、et rid of that constant nicotine stimulation(stimulate), things would be easier for me.5The photograph vividly(vivid) shows a lovely American girl in traditional Chinese costume wearing a sweet smile.6(2019全国卷)I am writing to apply to be a volunteer of your team, having heard that a Chinese Painting
56、 Exhibition(exhibit) will be held in this local city.7He gave a demonstration(demonstrate) of the new technique then and there.固定用法和搭配(在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式)1(2019全国卷)We were first greeted with the barking by a pack of dogs, seven to be exact.2He had heard from some old men before that several sh
57、ips loaded(load) with diamonds and gold had sunk in the nearby seashore.3Minorities must still battle against/with discrimination.4It is reported that lack of money makes lots of teenagers stay at home.5The man went to the exhibition sponsored(sponsor) by a rich man.6Its time to make(make) some chan
58、ges this year.7Although lacking in experience, he got the job.8The old women in this community always sing high praise for the young cleaner.完成句子/句型转换/一句多译1当激励那些残疾人时,这位演讲者展示了几个例子。When stimulating the disabled,the speaker showed a few instances.2前几天那个电视节目确实给我们留下了深刻的印象。The broadcast did make a deep im
59、pression on us the other day.3The girl had to give up this chance because of lack of money.Lacking money, the girl had to give up this chance.4He took a load off his mind and worked harder than before.With a load taken off his mind, he worked harder than before.5据说这家公司已经制定了一个新计划。(1)It is said that a
60、 new plan has been worked out in this company.(2)People say that a new plan has been worked out in this company.(3)A new plan is said to have been worked out in this company.B卷大题提能练.阅读理解A(2021北京房山区一模)Its never too early to start doing good deeds for others.Adults should always be role models for chi
61、ldren and the youth, but sometimes those roles are easily exchanged.A young boy did just thatshowing that at an early age one can do more to uplift others.Pavel, a 9yearold Russian boy, made up his mind to use his talent to reach out to those in need.The young artist from the small city of Arzamas d
62、ecided to use his love for painting into helping animals, by exchanging his artwork for animal food and supplies, which are then donated to a local shelter.Pavel had this wonderful idea for helping animals when his family lost one of their own pets.He also began to grow concerned over the situation
63、of stray animals wandering in the city.He felt it was his duty to help, which resulted in a project called “Kind Paintbrush”It was set up by Pavel and his mother.The project started as a way to honor the memory of their pets, but has since evolved into a distinctive way of helping animals.Only one a
64、nimal shelter, housing over 100 dogs, exists in the local area, and Pavel is its youngest volunteer.To support the shelter, Pavel draws images of real pets and in return, he is paid with animal food and other needs of the shelter.This isnt even the first time that mother and son have volunteered the
65、ir time to a worthy endeavor.They work on their own time and effort, with no support from other organizations.They are simply motivated by their empathy, huge heart, and willingness to use their skills for helping animals.This stimulating project has already grown beyond Arzamas city.Pavel has becom
66、e quite a sensation, particularly among animal lovers in Russia who have been in touch to have portraits of their pets made.Requests for paintings of their pets have also come from abroad, such as Spain and Germany.Pavels dreams for the future are still tied to helping animals.He plans to become as
67、much as he can with his art and love for animals.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。一名9岁的俄罗斯男孩通过画画来帮助动物们,并且建立了公益项目“Kind Paintbrush”,使得越来越多的人参与进来。由此可知,一个小小的善意举动也能造成影响。1What can we know about Pavel?AHe has won several awards.BHe dreams to build an animal shelter.CHe is good at drawing images of real pets.DHe gets a lot o
68、f help from other organizations.C解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Pavel, a 9yearold Russian boy, made up his mind to use his talent to reach out to those in need. The young artist from the small city of Arzamas decided to use his love for painting into helping animals”以及第三段中的“To support the shelter, Pavel draws ima
69、ges of real pets and in return, he is paid with animal food and other needs of the shelter.”可知,帕维尔擅长画动物肖像。故选C。2Why did Pavel start the project “Kind Paintbrush”?ATo attract more volunteers.BTo promote his paintings in local area.CTo learn more skills of feeding animals.DTo memorize his lost pet and
70、help animals.D解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The project started as a way to honor the memory of their pets, but has since evolved into a distinctive way of helping animals.(这个项目最初是为了纪念他们的宠物,但后来发展成了一种独特的帮助动物的方式)”可知,“Kind Paintbrush”创建的目的是纪念他的宠物以及帮助动物。故选D。3Which of the following words can best describe Pavel?ACrea
71、tive and caring.BPolite and intelligent.CModest and ambitious.DHumorous and determined.A解析:推理判断题。根据第二段可知,帕维尔通过绘画来交换动物的食品和用品,以此来帮助动物,可见他是非常具有创新性的;再根据第四段可知,帕维尔经常做志愿者工作,可见他是非常有爱心的。结合选项,故选A。4What does the passage mainly tell us?AIt is never too old to learn.BTime and tide wait for no man.CA kind act can
72、 make a difference.DSaying is one thing and doing another.C解析:主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第一段可知,一个小小的善意的举动也能对他人造成影响。故选C。B(2021山东高密模拟)George Nakashima always insisted that he was a simple woodworker, not an artist.Even though major museums exhibited his works and the director of the American Craft Museum called
73、him a national treasure, Mr Nakashima rejected the label of artist.For almost fifty years he simply went on shaping wood into beautiful chairs, tables, and cabinets.Nakashima had a clear goal.He intended each piece of furniture he made to be as perfect as possible.Even making a box was an act of cre
74、ation, because it produced an object that had never existed before.Initially Nakashima used local wood, sometimes from his own property.Later, he traveled to seek out English oak, Persian walnut, African zebra wood and Indian teak.He especially liked to find giant roots that had been dug out of the
75、ground after a tree was taken down.Nakashima felt that making this wood into furniture was a way of allowing the tree to live again.Most furniture makers prefer perfect boards, but Nakashima took pleasure in using wood with interesting knots (节疤) and cracks.These irregularities gave the wood persona
76、lity and showed that the tree had lived a happy life.He never failed to create an object that was both useful and beautiful.One early piece Nakashima designed was a threelegged chair for his small daughter Mira to use when she sat at the table for meals.The Mira chair became so popular that Nakashim
77、a later made both low and high versions.Another famous piece, the Conoid chair, has two legs supported by bladelike feet.Always, Nakashimas designs were precise and graceful, marked by a simplicity that revealed his love for the wood.As the years passed, Nakashimas reputation grew and his work recei
78、ved many awards.His children Mira and Kevin, now adults, joined the team of craftspeople in their fathers studio.Nakashimas dream of integrating work and family had come true.【解题导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要介绍了木工兼艺术家的乔治中岛以及他设计的作品的相关信息。5Which of the following can best describe Nakashima?AGenerous and outgoing.BH
79、onest and simple.CCapable and friendly.DCreative and modest.D解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Mr Nakashima rejected the label of artist(乔治中岛拒绝艺术家的称号)”可推断出,他很谦虚;再根据第二段中的“Even making a box was an act of creation, because it produced an object that had never existed before.(甚至制作一个盒子也是一种创造行为,因为它制造了一个以前从未存在过的物体)”可推断出,他很
80、有创造性。故选D。6Why was Nakashima called a national treasure?AHis art work made trees live again.BHe used precious wood materials.CHis chairs were beautifully designed.DHe was devoted to making furniture.A解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Nakashima felt that making this wood into furniture was a way of allowing the tree t
81、o live again.(中岛认为,将这种木材制成家具是让这棵树重获生机的一种方式)”可知中岛被称为国宝是因为他的艺术作品使树木重获生机。故选A。7What can we learn about Nakashima from the last two paragraphs?AHe loved his work and family.BHe made chairs of the same style.CHe sought for a simple life and art.DHe was lost in researching the wood.A解析:推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“One
82、early piece Nakashima designed was a threelegged chair for his small daughter Mira to use when she sat at the table for meals.Always, Nakashimas designs were precise and graceful, marked by a simplicity that revealed his love for the wood.(中岛早期的一件作品是为他的小女儿米拉设计的一张三条腿的椅子,供她坐在桌边用餐时使用一直以来,中岛的设计都是精确而优雅的,
83、以一种简单的方式表现出他对木材的热爱)”以及最后一段中的“Nakashimas dream of integrating work and family had come true.(中岛将工作和家庭融为一体的梦想实现了)”可推断出,他爱他的工作和家人。故选A。8What can be inferred about Mira and Kevin?AThey had an art studio of their own.BThey still lacked the ability to create art works.CThey had a common interest with their
84、 father.DThey enjoyed the same reputation with their father.C解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“His children Mira and Kevin, now adults, joined the team of craftspeople in their fathers studio.(他的两个孩子米拉和凯文,现在已经长大成人,加入了手工艺团队他们父亲的工作室)”可推断出,米拉和凯文与父亲有共同的兴趣。故选C。C(2021漳州二模)Picture a lecture session at a business school an
85、d you probably imagine students gazing at screens filled with equations (方程式)What you might not expect is students attempting to sing O Clap Your Hands.But Bartleby was treated to this delight on a visit to Sad Business School in Oxford earlier this year.There was a catch.Some of the students had to
86、 try conducting the chorus.The first to take the challenge was a rather selfconfident young man.It didnt take long for him to go wrong.His most obvious mistake was to start conducting without asking the singers how they would like to be directed, though they had the expertise and he was a complete b
87、eginner.The session, organized by Pegram Harrison, a senior fellow in entrepreneurship (创业学), cleverly allowed the students to absorb some important leadership lessons.For example, leaders should listen to their teams, especially when their colleagues have specialist knowledge.Other business schools
88、 have also realized that their students can learn from the arts.At Carnegie Mellon University, Leanne Meyer has introduced a leadershiptraining programme that includes poetry and a book club.She believed that involvement in such pursuits can help develop empathy (同理心) in future leaders and that the
89、programme benefits students in terms of how they promote themselves to recruiters (招聘人员)The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art(RADA)has trained many great dramatists.It also offers training courses for managers.“Acting about finding the truth in the character and in yourself,” says Walker Wise, one of RA
90、DAs tutors.Being a manager involves a lot more than just setting targets.It requires empathy and a knowledge of human nature.An education in the arts might help develop those qualities.Above all, the students on Harrisons course were experiencing something Bartleby never expected to see in those att
91、ending an MBA lecturethey were having fun.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了通过在牛津大学赛德商学院进行的指挥合唱表演的尝试,人们意识到商学院的学生可以从艺术中学到许多东西,即艺术教育可能有助于培养未来管理人员的同理心和对人性的了解。9What does “this delight” in paragraph 1 refer to?ASinging in a business class.BVisiting Sad Business School.CPicturing a lecture session.DGazing a screens ful
92、l of equations.A解析:词义猜测题。根据this delight前后的内容“What you might not expect is students attempting to sing O Clap Your Hands.But Bartleby was treated to this delight on a visit to Sad Business School in Oxford earlier this year.(你可能想不到的是学生们会唱拍手吧。但今年早些时候,巴特比在访问牛津大学的赛德商学院时,却受到了这样的款待)”可知,前句“想不到学生们会唱拍手吧”,用一个
93、转折连词but来说明,巴特比在访问商学院时,却受到款待,即学生在商务课上唱歌。故选A。10Which of the fallowing can best describe the session by Pegram Harrison?ACommon and influential.BEducational and effortless.CChallenging and instructive.DControversial and practical.C解析:推理判断题。根据第三段可知,这次会议由创业学高级研究员佩格拉姆哈里森组织,他巧妙地让学生们学习了一些重要的领导技能的课程。例如,领导者应该
94、倾听团队的意见,特别是当他们的同事有专业知识时。由此可推断出,这次会议有指导性(instructive)。根据最后一段中的“An education in the arts might help develop those qualities.Above all, the students on Harrisons course were experiencing something Bartleby never expected to see.(艺术教育可能有助于培养这些品质。最重要的是,参加哈里森课程的学生们正在经历着巴特比从未料到的事情)”可知,课程具有挑战性(challenging)。
95、故选C。11What should a leader do based on the conducting experience?AOffer promotion opportunities.BValue team members opinion.CSet specific targets.DControl every step.B解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“His most obvious mistake was to start conducting without asking the singers how they would like to be directed, thou
96、gh they had the expertise and he was a complete beginner.(他最明显的错误是,在开始指挥时没有询问歌手他们希望如何被指挥,尽管他们有专业知识,而他是一个完全的新手)”和第三段中的“cleverly allowed the students to absorb some important leadership lessons.For example, leaders should listen to their teams, especially when their colleagues have specialist knowledg
97、e.(巧妙地让学生们学习一些重要的领导技能的课程。例如,领导者应该倾听团队的意见,尤其是当他们的同事有专业知识的时候)”可推断出,领导者应当重视团队成员的意见。故选B。12How does acting contribute to being a manager?AIt provides entertainment.BIt develops goalsetting skills.CIt exposes the truth in business.DIt helps understand human nature.D解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It also offers trainin
98、g courses for managers.Acting about finding the truth in the character and in yourself, says Walker Wise, one of RADAs tutors.Being a manager involves a lot more than just setting targets.It requires empathy and a knowledge of human nature.(皇家戏剧艺术学院还为管理人员提供培训课程。该学院的一位导师沃克怀斯说:表演就是在角色和自己身上找寻真相。作为一名管理者
99、,不仅仅是设定目标,它需要同理心和对人性的了解)”可推知,作为一名管理人员,表演有助于理解人性。故选D。.七选五(2021南昌二中模拟)Although books are still popular with teenagers, most of them spend more of their leisure time staring at their phone than reading a paperbook.1._ Instead of publishing a whole book at once, they produce very short chapters, which t
100、hey send once a week to their readers by text message.2_ Many are written by high school or university students who are very familiar with the topics that teenagers are interested in.Common themes are love, tragedy and betrayal, and the stories often deal with difficult or controversial issues.Twent
101、yoneyearold Rin wrote her novel over a sixmonth period in spare moments, often while commuting on the train.3._ Her book sold 40,000 copies and was number five in the Japanese bestseller list.Rin said that her mother had had no idea that she had been writing a novel and was therefore very surprised
102、when she saw a book with her daughters name on it.4_ Chapters have no more than 200 words, and often just 50100 words.Sentences are short and there are no descriptions of anything or anybody because there isnt space.The text mostly consists of dialogue and the language is direct, conveying a lot in
103、a few words.In 2009, a young Japanese writer called Takatsu, who lives in Canada, began writing the first English language cell phone novel, Secondhand Memories.Takatsu had read an English translation of Rins story and had been impressed by its simple and emotional language.It was a feature he delib
104、erately copied when he started writing Secondhand Memories.5._ He now believes that, in English, cell phone novels have a powerful and poetic identity of their own.Cell phone novels encourage young people to engage in fiction, even those who would not normally pick up a book.They could be described
105、as ten novels for the 21st century.ABooks are sometimes regarded as oldfashioned and difficult to read.BIn response to this trend, some smart young authors have changed the way they write.CHowever, as the story progressed, the style gradually evolved into something different.DShe typed out chapters
106、on her phone and uploaded them onto a popular website for cell phone authors.ENo money is made from cell phone novels unless they are published as books.FThe style of cell phone novels has evolved to suit the medium.GAlthough the idea originated in Japan, cell phone novels have also appeared in the
107、rest of world.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了手机小说这一新型的小说形式,作家们不是一次出版整本书,而是制作非常短的章节,每周通过短信发送给读者。同时文章也介绍了两位作家写手机小说的情况。1B解析:根据下文“Instead of publishing a whole book at once, they produce very short chapters, which they send once a week to their readers by text message.(他们不是一次出版整本书,而是制作非常短的章节,每周通过短信发送给读者)”可知,面对青少
108、年如今长时间看手机的趋势,一些作家改变了自己的写作方式。B项“作为对这一趋势的回应,一些聪明的年轻作家改变了他们的写作方式。”符合语境,故选B。2G解析:根据下文“Many are written by high school or university students who are very familiar with the topics that teenagers are interested in.(许多作品是由高中生或大学生写的,他们非常熟悉青少年感兴趣的话题)”可知,本段是在说明手机小说出现的地点和创作者,G项“手机小说虽然起源于日本,但也出现在世界其他地方。”符合语境,故选
109、G。3D解析:根据上文“Twentyoneyearold Rin wrote her novel over a sixmonth period in spare moments, often while commuting on the train.(21岁的林在超过6个月的业余时间写小说,通常是在乘火车上下班的时候写的)”可知,本句承接上文继续说明林写作的事情。D项中She指代上文中的林。D项“她用手机打出了一些章节,并把它们上传到一个流行的手机作者网站上。”符合语境,故选D。4F解析:根据下文“Chapters have no more than 200 words, and often
110、just 50100 words.Sentences are short and there are no descriptions of anything or anybody because there isnt space.The text mostly consists of dialogue and the language is direct, conveying a lot in a few words.”可知,章节不超过200字,通常只有50100字。句子很短,没有任何对事物或人的描述,因为没有空格。文本以对话为主,语言直接,言简意赅。本段是在说明手机小说所具有的风格更加言简意赅,与媒体的风格类似。F项“手机小说的风格已经演变到适合用手机的媒介观看。”符合语境,故选F。5C解析:根据下文“He now believes that, in English, cell phone novels have a powerful and poetic identity of their own.(他现在相信,在英语中,手机小说有着自己强大而富有诗意的身份)”可知,鹰津从一开始的模仿到后来风格逐渐变得不同,这让他对手机小说的看法有了改变。C项“然而,随着故事的进展,风格逐渐演变得不同。”符合语境,故选C。