1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家第一步细读把控文章关键信息细读P9教材课文，选择最佳答案1Which of the following can replace the word “represent” in the first paragraph?AStand for.BPresent.CTake. DUse.2What can we know about Noah Webster in the text?AHe graduated from Yale University in 1788.BHe once worked as a lawyer.CHe fought against the B
2、ritish in the War of Independence.DHe is popular among the British.3Which one is not the reason for writing an American dictionary?AIn English the spelling of words does not always represent the sound.BSome British words have too many letters.CWebster thought the newly independent United States shou
3、ld have a distinctive “American” look.DThe British dictionaries are not good.4Which is TRUE for American Dictionary of the English Language?AIt first appeared in 1818.BThe British also like it very much.CIt introduced lots of new American words.DIt is not popular nowadays.答案14ACDC第二步研读能力升华接轨高考根据P9教材
4、课文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式In English the spelling of words does not always represent the sound.For Americans things are a little bit 1.easier(easy)，thanks to the work of Noah Webster，a teacher who 2.graduated(graduate) from Yale University in 1778.His first book，The Elementary Spelling Book，suggest
5、ed 3.simplifying(simplify) the spelling of English words.The book was 4.extremely(extreme) popular.By the 1850s it was selling one million copies a year，5.making(make) it one of the most popular school books ever.Many of the suggestions 6.were adopted (adopt) quickly.Webster is best known 7.for his
6、American Dictionary of the English Language，8.which first appeared in 1828.It introduced lots of new American words，9.with information about their pronunciation and use，and，of course，the new spelling.The British criticised the dictionary，but it quickly became a standard 10.reference(refer) book in t
7、he States.Today，Websters dictionary is still the number one dictionary for American students.单词拼写 根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词1As we all know，the standard(标准的) distance of the marathon is 42 kilometers.2Recently people are very concerned about the rapidly(迅速地) rising food costs.3Marys family were so pleased th
8、at they put an announcement(声明) in the local newspaper to thank these kind people.4The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners.5He is determined to pass the oral English interview at his first attempt.6He is planning to present his opinion at the meeting to be
9、held tomorrow.拓展词汇根据词性和汉语提示，写出下列单词1simple adj.简单的simply adv.简单地；仅仅；不过simplify vt.简化2distinction n差别，不同distinctive adj.与众不同的3refer v参考；查阅reference n参考；查阅.补全短语根据提示补全下列短语1get on进展；相处2pick up 学会3in favour of 同意；支持4refer to.as. 称为5thanks to 幸亏；由于.选词填空选用上述短语的适当形式填空1She always referred to Ben as “that nice
10、 man”2Judging from his expression，I knew he was not in favour of my plan.3While working in the country，the students picked up a great deal of knowledge on plants.4It was a great successthanks to a lot of hard work.背教材原句记句式结构仿写促落实1.Im getting on just fine，now that I understand the local accent.由于我懂得了
11、当地方言，所以一切都很顺利。now that引导原因状语从句，意为“既然，因为”。既然你有机会，就该充分利用。Now that youve got a chance，you might as well make full use of it.2.In English the spelling of words does not always represent the sound.在英语中，单词的拼写并不总是代表其发音。It is obvious that life is not always easy.not与always连用表示部分否定。很明显，生活并不总是一帆风顺的。3.By the 1
12、850s it was selling one million copies a year，making it one of the most popular school books ever.到19世纪50年代，每年售出一百万册，结果使它成为最受欢迎的校园用书之一。现在分词短语作结果状语。中国修建了更多的高速公路，使得人们从一个地方到另一个地方更加容易。More highways have been built in China，making it much easier for people to travel from one place to another. (教材P8)Now a
13、dd some more ideas in favour of your chosen variety.现在再增加一些观点来支持你选择的英语变体。(1)add v加；增加；补充说add.to.往加入add to 增加；增添add up 把加起来add up to 合计达Add up all the figures and find out what they add up to.把这些数字加起来，弄清楚总计是多少。 The natural scenery adds to the beauty of my hometown.这种自然美景增添了我的家乡的美丽。【熟词生义】写出下列黑体词的含义He
14、expressed his satisfaction with the talks，adding that he enjoyed his stay here.补充说(2)in favour of 同意；支持do sb.a favourdo a favour for sb.给某人以恩惠；帮助某人ask sb.a favourask a favour of sb. 请某人帮忙in ones favour 有利于某人Ill raise both hands in favour of banning smoking inside the schoolyard.我举双手赞成校园内禁止吸烟。Could y
15、ou do me a favour/do a favour for me and turn off the light？劳您的驾，请你把那盏灯关掉好吗？Its obvious that the situation is in your favour at present.很明显，目前形势对你有利。 present vt.陈述；提出(观点、计划等)；呈现；赠送，颁发adj.出席的，在场的(后置定语)；现在的，当前的(前置定语) n礼物；目前(教材P8)Present your ideas to the rest of the class.把你的观点陈述给班里的其他同学。(1)vt.陈述；提出(观
16、点、计划等)；赠给present sth.to sb.向某人提出/陈述某事；向某人颁发某物present sb.with sth. 向某人颁发/赠送某物Some girl students presented the foreign visitors with flowers/presented flowers to the foreign visitors as soon as they arrived.这些外国参观者一到达，一些女学生就向他们赠送了鲜花。(2)adj.the present day/situation 现在/现状at the present time 目前be presen
17、t at 出席，到场The custom has continued from Ming Dynasty to the present day.这种习俗从明朝一直延续至今。(3)n.礼物；目前for the present 就目前来说，暂时up to the present 直到现在at present 目前，现在Ive got enough money for the present，but I must go to the bank tomorrow.我的钱暂时还够用，但我明天必须去银行。Im sorry hes out at present.很抱歉他这会儿不在。语境助记The boss
18、was not satisfied with the present plan，so he asked the engineers present at the meeting to present a new one in a day.老板对当前的计划不满意，所以他要求出席会议的工程师们在一天之内提出一个新的计划。 refer to.as.称为(教材P8)The Chinese refer to their language as Han，as it became popular among the people during the Han Dynasty.中国人称他们的语言为汉语，因为它
19、是在汉代的时候开始流行的。refer to提及；意指；查阅，参考refer.to. 把提交给；把归功于reference n. 参考，查阅The student referred to just now often referred to his dictionary to teach himself.刚才提到的那个学生经常查阅词典自学。They referred their plan to the management.他们把计划交给了管理部门。Keep an EnglishChinese dictionary at hand so that you can use it for refer
20、ence(refer) any time.在手边备一本英汉词典，以便随时查阅。名师点津我们学过的表示“把看作/称为”的短语还有：regard.as.；look on.as.；view.as.；treat.as.；think of.as.；consider.as.等。 attempt n努力，尝试，企图 v试图，企图(教材P9)Can you see any similarities between Websters work and attempts to simplify Chinese？你能看出韦伯斯特的工作和尝试简化汉语之间的相似之处吗？(1)make an attempt to do/
21、at doing sth.试图做某事at ones/the first attempt 第一次尝试(2)attempt to do/at doing sth. 试图做某事(3)attempted adj. 未遂的He made an attempt to pass/at passing the exam，but it was too difficult.He attempted to pass/at passing the exam，but it was too difficult.他试图通过考试，但考试太难了。Dont expect to pass the driving test at y
22、our first attempt.After all，youve been learning to drive for only a couple of days.不要期望第一次尝试就通过驾驶测试，毕竟，你学开车只学了几天。The man is being questioned about the attempted(attempt) murder last night.这个人正在就昨晚的谋杀未遂受到盘问。(教材P9)By the 1850s it was selling one million copies a year，making it one of the most popular
23、school books ever.到19世纪50年代，每年售出一百万册，结果使它成为最受欢迎的校园用书之一。【要点提炼】句中making it one of the most popular school books ever为现在分词短语作结果状语。(1)现在分词作结果状语时常用逗号与主句隔开，表示与主句的动作之间有必然的因果关系，有时在其前加副词thus。(2)动词不定式作结果状语往往表示出乎意料的结果或不好的结果，而且不定式前常加only。The car was caught in a traffic jam，thus causing the delay.这辆车遇到了交通堵塞，结果晚点
24、了。Her parents died，leaving(leave) him an orphan.他父母双亡，结果让他成了孤儿。He hurried to the booking office，only to be told(tell) that all the tickets had been sold out.他匆忙去了售票处，却被告知票已卖完。.单句语法填空1Thanks to the timely help，many lucky people survived the earthquake.2The combination (combine) of the north and the s
25、outh increased the power of the nation.3Heres a tip I picked up from my mother.4Ladies and gentlemen，I have an important announcement to make (make)5Can you simplify (simple) your explanation a little？It is too hard for me.6The bad weather adds to the difficulty when they cross the desert.7He droppe
26、d the glass on the ground，breaking (break) it into pieces.8The group planned to present this plan to the president.9The player made an attempt at the world record，but failed.10There are several reference (refer) books for you to choose from.选词填空pick up，thanks to，in favour of，get used to，now that，ref
27、er to.as.1Now that I have got a car，I dont get as much exercise as I used to.2They are in favour of adding school hours but I dont agree with them.3It is easy for young people to pick up some words on the Internet.4The Jones settled in a seaside town and soon got used to the life there.5I always ref
28、er to my deskmate as my good friend.6Thanks to the doctors and nurses，her condition has improved.完成句子1教师节那天，我的学生送给了我一些花。On Teachers Day，my students presented me with some flowers/presented some flowers to me.(present)2大多数老年人不赞同在中国庆祝西方节日的提议。The majority of the senior citizens are not in favour of the
29、 proposal of celebrating western festivals in China.(in favour of)3孩子们都离开家了，我们住着就更宽绰了。Now that the kids have left home，weve got a lot of extra space.(now that)4多亏现代科学和技术，人们生活得更舒适、更富裕。Thanks to the modern science and technology，people lead a more comfortable and richer life.(thanks to)5这个学生总是乐于助人，使他在老师和同学中很受欢迎。The student is always ready to help others，making him popular among his teachers and classmates.(make sb.)- 9 - 版权所有高考资源网