1、Unit 1Living well【导语】Helen Keller一生生活在无声、无光的世界中，但她凭借自己的毅力给我们带来了人生的光明。Three days to seeHelen KellerSometimes I have thought it would be an excellent rule to live each day as if we should die tomorrow.Such an attitude would emphasize sharply the values of life. We should live each day with a gentlenes
2、s，a vigor, and a keenness of appreciation which are often lost when time stretches before us in the constant panorama of more days and months and years to come. There are those, of course，who would adopt the epicurean motto of “Eat，drink，and be merry，” but most people would be restrained by the cert
3、ainty of approaching death.In stories the hero is usually saved at the last minute by some stroke of fortune，but almost always his sense of values is changed.He becomes more appreciative of the meaning of life and its permanent spiritual values. It has often been noted that those who live，or have li
4、ved，in the shadow of death bring a mellow sweetness to everything they do.【词海拾贝】1emphasize vt.强调；着重2vigor n活力；精力3keenness n敏锐；锐利4panorama n全景；全景画；概观5mellow adj.柔和的，芳醇的【问题思考】1What way does the writer think would be excellent to live each day?_答案：The writer has thought it would be an excellent rule to
5、 live each day as if we should die tomorrow.2What do you think of the hero who is usually saved at the last minute?_答案：In the stories the hero is usually saved at the last minute by some stroke of fortune，but almost always his sense of values is changed.将单词与其正确释义连线1ambitionA行为，品行；指挥，管理2suitable B辞职，
6、辞去(工作、职位)3beneficial C足够的，充分的4adapt D方法；道路；可接近性5annoy E雄心，野心6conduct F有益的，受益的7resign G适合的；适宜的8congratulate H使适应；改编9adequate I使不悦，惹恼10access J祝贺，庆祝答案：1E2G3F4H5I6A7B8J9C10D.根据所给汉语提示写出单词1_ adj.吵闹的；嘈杂的2_ adj.外向的，友好的3_ n缺席；不在某处4_ adj.颇为生气的5_ n鼓励；奖励6_ n同伴，伙伴7_ n毕业，毕业典礼8_ n赞成，支持9_ n收益；利润；盈利答案：1.noisy2.outg
7、oing3.absence4.annoyed5encouragementpanion7.graduation8approval9.profit.根据英语释义写出单词1_：a strong desire to achieve something2_：making a lot of noise or full of noise3_：a business or company，especially a small one4_：liking to meet and talk to new people5_：the lack of something or the fact that it doesnt
8、 exist6_：producing results that bring advantages7_：slightly angry8_：to stand in front of a group of musicians and direct their playing答案：1.ambition2.noisy3.firm4.outgoing5absence6.beneficial7.annoyed8.conduct.选用短语的适当形式填空in other words；adapt to；cut out；out of breath；all in all；sit around；as well as；i
9、n many ways；make fun of；be beneficial to1Sometimes its nice just to _ and do nothing.答案：sit around2It is really hard for Jim to _ the new environment.答案：adapt to3His wife is my daughter._，Im his motherinlaw.答案：In other words4People _ her because she always speaks foolishly.答案：make fun of5I was _ aft
10、er running for the bus.答案：out of breath6She can speak Japanese _ English.答案：as well as7You can _ the unimportant details in the composition.答案：cut out8There are a few grammatical errors，but _ it is a good essay.答案：all in all9_，children live in a world different from adults.答案：In many ways10Personal
11、contact _ the promotion of understanding.答案：is beneficial to.领会句子所用句型并译成汉语1Unfortunately，the doctors dont know how_to_make me better，but I am very outgoing and have learned to adapt to my disability._答案：不幸的是，医生们不知道如何治疗好我的病，但是我很开朗乐观，学会了适应身体的残疾。2Every_time_I_returned_after_an_absence，I felt stupid bec
12、ause I was behind the others._答案：每次缺课后回到学校，我都觉得自己很笨，因为我比别人落后了。3I have a very busy life with no time to sit around feeling_sorry for_myself_答案：我的生活很充实，没有时间闲坐着顾影自怜。4Just accept them for who they are，and give them encouragement to live as_rich_and_full_a_life_as_you_do_答案：要接受他们，给他们以鼓励，让他们能像你一样过得丰富多彩，充实
13、美满。课文表层理解.根据课文内容判断正(T)误(F)1There are many people like Marty Fielding.(F)2Marty Fielding used to dream about playing professional football and possibly representing his country in the World Cup.(T)3His life is not easy at high school.(F)4He spends a lot of time with his pets.(T).根据课文内容回答问题1At what ti
14、me was Marty Fielding the same as everyone else?_答案：When he was ten years old.2Why did he feel stupid every time he returned after an absence?_答案：Because he was behind the others.3Whats his ambition?_答案：To work for a firm that develops computer software.4What do the words “I am one in a million” mea
15、n?_答案：He has a rare disease.5What kind of person do you think Marty Fielding is?_答案：Independent.根据课文内容完成下列表格Martys storyMartys diseaseHe suffers a 1._ disease which makes him very weak.Martys difficultiesHe is 2._ and cant run or climb stairs as quickly as other people.Martys motto3._ one day at a t
16、ime.Martys ambitionWork for a 4._ that develops computer 5._ when he grows up.Martys achievementHe invented a 6._ football game and a big company has decided to buy it.Martys hobbyGoing to the 7._，football matches；keeping 8._Martys adviceNot to feel sorry for them or make 9._ of them.Instead，give th
17、em 10._.答案：1.muscle2.weak3.Live4.firm5.softwareputer7.movies8.pets9.fun10encouragement课文深层理解.根据课文内容匹配段落及其大意Para 1AHow his disability developed.Para 2 BAn introduction to Marty and his muscle disease.Para 3 CHow his life has become easier.Para 4 DMarty met a lot of difficulties at primary school.Para
18、 5 EThe advantages of his disease.答案：Para 1BPara 2APara 3DPara 4CPara 5E.根据课文内容选择最佳选项1When Marty says “I am one in a million”，he really means _ Ahe is unique Bhe has a rare diseaseChe has a muscle diseaseDhe lives a hard but happy life答案：B2Why cant the doctors make Marty better?ABecause there hasnt
19、been a similar disease.BBecause Marty is too weak to be tested.CBecause they are not sure whats wrong with him.DBecause they havent done enough tests.答案：C3Why did the doctors cut out a piece of muscle from Martys leg?ABecause they could cure the disease by cutting it out.BBecause they wanted to use
20、it as a specimen (标本)CBecause they would transplant the new muscle.DBecause they wanted to find out the cause of the disease.答案：D4From the passage we can infer that _AMarty asks others to feel sorry for himBMarty never loses heartCMarty is afraid of being made fun ofDMarty will not accept any encour
21、agement because he has grown stronger答案：B5What is the tone of the text?ASad.BHappy.CPositive. DNegative.答案：C如何写好建议信建议信是向收信人就某事提出写信人的建议和忠告。建议信有可能是写给个人，就其遇到的某个问题提出自己的看法和观点；也可能是写给某个组织或机构，就改进其服务提出建议或忠告。1写作步骤：建议信要写出写信的原因、建议的内容、提出建议的理由。提出的理由要合情合理，语气一定要礼貌当先。因此建议信要写得简明扼要、目的明确，具有合理性和说服力。具体写作步骤如下：首段：表明写作意图。陈述
22、事由，简单介绍自己，注意语气。主体：应该首先肯定对方的优点，然后再写需要改进的地方或针对具体情况提出具体建议或忠告。千万注意不要让别人以为你是在投诉，而不是提建议。尾段：对提出的建议进行总结，要注意有礼貌使读者容易接受。2篇章结构：(1)说明建议的内容。(2)分析提出具体建议的原因以及做法。(3)叙述采纳建议的益处并表达自己的期望。【典型句式】(1)I would like to suggest that.我想建议(2)I am writing to express my views concerning.我写信是要表达有关我对的看法。(3)You have asked for my advi
23、ce with regard to.and I will try to make some suggestions.你问我有关的事情，我会尝试着提出一些建议。(4)If I were you，I would.如果我是你，我会(5)It seems to me that you could.我认为你可以(6)I think it would be more beneficial if you could.我想如果你能，可能会更好。(7)I believe you will take my advice into account.我相信你会认真考虑我的建议的。(8)I hope you will
24、find these proposals/suggestions/ recommendations practical/useful/helpful.我希望这些建议/意见/看法对你来说实用/有用/有帮助。(9)I will be more than happy to see improvements in this regard.如果这方面有所改善我会非常开心的。(10)I will appreciate it if you take my suggestions.如果你采纳我的建议，我会非常感激。假设你叫李华，你的好友王强给你来信，说他的父母最近总是吵架，为此他很苦恼，问你该怎么办，希望你写
25、封回信，给他提些建议。要求：1.词数100个左右；2不要逐字逐句地翻译。【写作要点】1第一段表示同情和理解。2第二段提出具体建议，比如：等父母冷静下来后，分别找他们谈谈；跟父母说，你非常爱他们，不希望看到他们经常吵闹；向父母许诺，你会好好学习，不会让他们失望；拿出父母以前的照片，让他们回想往昔的幸福时光。3第三段提出希望或表达愿望。【范文点评】范文点评Dear Wang Qiang，Im_very_sorry_to_have_learned_that_your_parents_are_always_quarrelling_with_each_other_at_present. I can fu
26、lly understand your present feelings，for_I_had_such_experience_two_years_ago.Now let me give you several suggestions.First，you can have a hearttoheart talk with your father or mother at a time after they calm down.Second，you should tell them that you love them very much and that you hate to see them
27、 quarrel now and then.Third，it_would_be_a_good_idea_ifyou promise them that you will study hard and that you wont let them down.Last_but_not_least，why_not try to show them their old photos? On seeing these photos，they will think of all the happy days they spent together.Maybe they will forgive and f
28、orget.I_hope_you_will_find_these_suggestions_helpful.Best wishes，Yours，Li Hua首先对对方所遇到的问题表示同情。用自己的亲身体会来增强建议的说服力。用first，second，third，last but not the least来一一列举所给建议，思路清晰。it would be a good idea if.是典型的委婉地提出建议的一种句型。Why not do.提建议的另一种典型句式。相当于why dont you do.简单地提出希望。符合建议性书信的格式。假设你是大学一年级新生李华。开学之初，你的英语老师Ms
29、 Li希望了解每位同学的英语学习情况，并征求教学建议。请按以下要点用英语给她写一封信。1对英语学习的认识；2自己目前的英语水平；3自己英语学习存在的主要问题；4对英语教学的两点建议。注意：1.词数100个左右； 2.信的开头和结尾已给出(不计入总词数)。Dear Ms Li，Im very happy to have you as our English teacher._Thank you!Li Hua答案：Dear_Ms_Li，Im_very_happy_to_have_you_as_our_English_teacher.As the world is becoming a global
30、 village，English is getting more and more important，so mastering English means we can see the world through a new window.My English is just OK and the two main problems in my study are that I feel it difficult to learn words by heart，and that I often feel nervous when speaking English.I really hope
31、that you can give me good advice on how to memorize new words.Another suggestion is to give us more chances to practice speaking.I believe we can make much progress in English with your help. Thank_you!Li_HuaA级基础过关.用所给词的适当形式填空1We should do what we can do to take care of those with _ (able)答案：disabil
32、ities2Anyone with common sense knows fresh air is _ (benefit) to our health.答案：beneficial3Your _ (encourage) has made me more confident in my future.答案：encouragement4He was _ (annoy) to find that supper was not ready when he got home.答案：annoyed5It is not easy for most people _ (adapt) to a strange e
33、nvironment.答案：to adapt6She offered me practical _ (assist) with my research.答案：assistance7There is only one way _ (access) to the old castle.答案：accessible8She worked hard so that she could win her fathers _ (approve)答案：approval.选用短语的适当形式填空in other words；cut out；absence from；sit around；in many ways；n
34、ever mind；all the best；in particular；in comfort；meet with1She differs from me _答案：in many ways2My parents _ in the room and chatting with each other when I came in.答案：were sitting around3With science and technology developing，we now live _答案：in comfort4_，avalanches (雪崩) happening in Xinjiang made th
35、e situation worse.答案：In particular5His _ school was caused by illness.答案：absence from6My plan was turned down by my boss._，I had to change it.答案：In other words7If you _the unimportant parts，the passage will be easily understood by the readers.答案：cut out8I wish you _ in a new country.答案：all the best9
36、His suggestions _ widespread disapproval.答案：met with10Weve missed the train._，theres another one in ten minutes.答案：Never mind.完成句子1The heavy rain _ on time.(it作形式宾语)大雨使得他们很难按时到达那儿。答案：made it difficult for them to get there2_，he is always wearing a bright smile.(every time)每次我见他，他都笑得很灿烂。答案：Every time
37、 I meet him3The mother _ across the street.(as well as)两个孩子和他们的妈妈正在过马路。答案：as well as her two children is walking4It is _ it was yesterday.(as.as)今天的天气与昨天的天气一样晴朗。答案：as clear a day as5_ he has gone to America for further education.(He _ to America for further education.)(It is said that.)据说他去美国深造了。答案：
38、It is said thatis said to have gone6I _ the driving test.(have trouble/difficulty doing)我通过驾照考试有很大困难。答案：had great trouble/difficulty (in) passing7Travel _ us.In other words，we can _ travel greatly.(benefit)旅行对我们有好处，也就是说，我们从旅行中受益颇多。答案：benefits/is of benefit to/is beneficial tobenefit from/by8We shoul
39、d do whatever we can to help the poor children who dont _ education.(access)我们应该尽力帮助那些没有机会上学的贫困孩子。答案：have access toB级能力提升.阅读理解阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。My daughter Alisa was born blind in her right eye and was bullied pretty severely in school.So I quitted my job as a babysitter and then sc
40、hooled my daughter heart and soul at home.A year ago a boy of 14 befriended my daughter on Facebook after reading something Alisa wrote about bullying.Today he messaged her and asked if she would like six tickets to a Colorado Rockies baseball game.They have never met in person but she said，“Sure! T
41、hat would be great.”Then I received a call from his mother explaining why her son had chosen my daughter.She said he thought my daughter deserved them because of all the good she does in the community.Her son，she explained，had experienced a similar situation and was also home schooled.What she said
42、is true.Now my daughter Alisa continues to teach groups of girls in trouble in our community how to look within themselves for the positive and how to be their own person.Everything taken into consideration，we decided to meet the mother and the boy at a local bike shop.After meeting，the boy approach
43、ed my car and my daughter gave him a hug and thanked him for his generosity，She told him that she had never been to a baseball game and that she was going to take her entire family，including myself，her dad，little sister，her cousin and an aunt who has brain cancer.We all thanked one another，got in ou
44、r car，and went our way.As we drove home my daughter opened the envelope.Inside it were the tickets and D|S100 cash to buy hot dogs and pay for parking.My daughter has always been the giver and now she and our family are the receivers and I cannot tell you how incredibly honoured we feel to be on the
45、 other end.What an incredible young man to have such a kind idea!【语篇解读】作者女儿因天生右眼残疾在学校总受欺负，所以在家接受教育。她总是在Facebook写一些反对恶霸行为的文章，并帮助社区中陷入困境的女孩重拾信心和成为自己想要成为的人。她的善意举动使一个从未见面却有相似经历的男孩给她送来六张科罗拉多落基山脉的棒球比赛的门票，作者女儿很高兴也很感激他，作者认为这是对做好事的一种奖赏。1What did the author once do according to the passage?AA babysitter.BA co
46、mmunity volunteer.CA baseball player.DA computer programmer.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“So I quitted my job as a babysitter”(我辞掉了保姆工作)，可知选A。答案：A2How did the boy get to know Alisa?AThey met when buying tickets to a baseball game.BThey got in touch with each other on the Internet.CThey became friends after talking
47、 face to face.DThey lived in the same community and often met each other.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第一句以及“They have never met in person”可知他们从未见过彼此，由此可知只能是通过网络认识。故选B。答案：B3What can we learn about the boy?AHe was afraid of meeting strangers.BHe often helped the girls in trouble in his community.CHe was addicted to
48、surfing the Internet.DHe received education at home.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Her son，she explained，had experienced a similar situation and was also home schooled.”(她解释说她儿子有相似的经历，也在家接受教育)。可知选D。答案：D4What does the underlined word “bullied” (in Para 1) most probably mean?A惩罚 B批评 C欺负 D报复解析：词义猜测题。根据本句前面信息：女儿右眼失
49、明，及后面的修饰副词severely可知，女儿是在学校被欺负。答案：C.七选五根据短文内容，从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。The jobs of the future have not yet been invented _1_ By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious._2_ Ask kids，“What i
50、ngredients (配料) can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？”and then try them out.Did those ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it._3_ There are a dozen differ
51、ent things you can do with them.Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.Interpersonal skillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids.We know whats going on inside our own head，but what about others? Being able t
52、o read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions._4_“Why do you think shes crying？”“Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face？” “If someone were to do that to you，how would you feel？”Self expression_5_ There are many ways to express thoughts and
53、 ideasmusic，acting，drawing，building，photography.You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.AEncourage kids to cook with you.BAnd we cant forget science education.CWe can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.DSo how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that
54、dont yet exist?EGardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.FWe can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.GBeing able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。孩子未来会从事什么样的工作呢？或许是目前尚不存在的工作。那么如何让孩子为将来的工作做好准备呢！文章给
55、出了要让孩子做好准备的四个方面：好奇心、创造性、人际交往技巧和自我表达能力。1解析：根据文章开头第一句“The jobs of the future have not yet been invented.”(未来的工作尚未发明出来)并且结合该空后面的“By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well”(通过帮助他们发展可以为他们很好服务的经典技能)可知，该空应该是个问句，D项“那么我们该如何帮助孩子们为尚不存在的工作做好准备呢？”符合语境。答案：D2解析：根据该空后面提供的语境“What ingredients c
56、an we add to make these pancakes even better next time？”(下次我们可以添加什么配料来让这些薄煎饼更好吃呢？)可知与cook有关，故选A项(鼓励孩子跟你一起烹饪)。答案：A3解析：该空在Creativity之下，与“创造性”匹配的只有C项中的in new ways(用新的方法)，故C为正确选项。答案：C4解析：根据该空后面的几个问题：Why do you think shes crying？Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face？.我们很容易判断出与F项的“as
57、k questions”关系密切。故此处要填入F项“我们可以在我们的实际生活中这样做或者就故事中的角色进行提问”。答案：F5解析：G项“能用有意义的方式交流想法是一项宝贵的技能”是对Self expression“自我表达”技能的解释。expression“表达”与communicate“交流”是该题解答的关键。答案：G.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。A Love Note to My MumWhen I was a little girl，I would often accompany you as you modeled
58、 for fashion photographers.It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling _1_in your life.Little did I know you were _2_ every penny you earned to go to _3_ school.I cannot _4_ you enough for what you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine.After finishing my homework，I wandere
59、d into the dining room where you were buried _5_ piles of law books.I was _6_Why were you doing what I domemorizing textbooks and studying for _7_？When you said you were in law school，I was more puzzled.I didnt know mums _8_ be lawyers too.You smiled and said，“In life，you can do anything you want to
60、 do.”As young as I was，that statement kept _9_ in my ears.I watched as you faced the _10_ of completing your studies，starting companies with Dad，while still being a _11_ and a mum of five kids.I was exhausted just watching you _12_With your words of wisdom in my _13_ mind，I suddenly felt unlimited f
61、reedom to dream.My whole world _14_I set out to live my life filled with _15_，seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.Your words became my motto.I _16_ found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) _17_ one of the few
62、women (chief medical reporters) in my field.I gained strength every time I said，“Yes，Ill try that.”Encouraged by your _18_，I have forged ahead(毅然前行) with my lifes journey，less afraid to make mistakes，and _19_ meeting each challenge.You did it，and now Im _20_ it.Sorry，got to run.So much to do，so many
63、 dreams to realize.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。在“我”小的时候，妈妈在生活中给“我”树立了很好的榜样。她勇敢地迎接生活中的每一个挑战，给了“我”无穷的力量，让“我”也能勇敢地面对生活中的挑战，不断地取得了一个又一个成就。1A.foundBplayedCkept Dprovided解析：play a role in.意为“在中发挥作用”。故选B。答案：B2A.saving BmakingCdonating Dreceiving解析：根据下文可知，此处表示妈妈攒钱去读法律学校，save在此意为“储存”，符合语境。答案：A3A.business BfashionClaw
64、 Dmedical解析：根据第二段倒数第三句话中的“in law school”可知，应选C。答案：C4A.thank BloveChate Dmiss解析：根据上下文语境可知选A。答案：A5A.at BtoCupon Din解析：此处表示妈妈正专心致志地看法律书。be buried in意为“专心致志于，埋头于”，故选D。答案：D6A.amused BworriedCpuzzled Ddisappointed解析：根据下文中的“Why were you doing.”和第7空后面的“more puzzled”可知作者非常困惑，故选C。答案：C7A.roles BtestsCpositions
65、 Dshows解析：根据上下文语境可知此处表示学习准备考试，故选B。答案：B8A.must Bought toCneed Dcould解析：此处表示“我不知道妈妈们也能够成为律师”，这里是作者的猜测，故选D。答案：D9A.ringing BblowingCfalling Dbeating解析：此处表示“妈妈的那句话时常在我的耳边回响”，ring in ones ears意为“在耳边回响”，故选A。答案：A10A.choices BchancesCchallenges Dchanges解析：根据语境可知，完成学业和同爸爸开公司等都是妈妈面临的“挑战”，故选C。答案：C11A.professor
66、BdoctorCreporter Dmodel解析：根据第一段第一句中的“modeled for fashion photographers”可知，妈妈还是一个模特，故选D。答案：D12A.in danger Bin actionCin trouble Din charge解析：上文提到的“完成学业，和爸爸开公司”都是妈妈的行动。in action意为“在活动中”。答案：B13A.weak BpowerfulCyouthful Dempty解析：根据第三段第一句中的“As young as I was”可知此处表示“在我年幼的脑海里”，故选C。答案：C14A.came back Bclosed
67、 downCwent by Dopened up解析：根据上文中的“I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream”可知，此处应表示“我的整个世界随之变得开阔”。open up在文中表示“打开”。答案：D15A.hope BhardshipCharmony Dsadness解析：根据后面的“seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements”可知，作者对自己的生活充满了“希望”，故选A。答案：A16A.constantly BshortlyChardly Dnear
68、ly解析：根据下文内容可知，作者不断地取得了一个又一个成就，constantly意为“不断地”，符合语境，故选A。答案：A17A.and BbutCor Dfor解析：由空前“either”可知选C。答案：C18A.description BstatementCpraise Dintroduction解析：根据第三段第一句中的“that statement kept.”可知，应选B。答案：B19A.secretly BcuriouslyCcarelessly Deagerly解析：“我”不那么害怕犯错了，也渴望迎接每一项挑战。secretly秘密地；curiously好奇地；carelessly粗心地；eagerly热切地，渴望地。答案：D20A.doing BconsideringCcorrecting Dreading解析：此处意为“你那样做了，我现在正在做”，故选A。答案：A
