1、Module 5课下能力提升(二十).阅读理解Perfumes (香水) have been in existence for a long time. These days, certain perfumes are considered comparable to great works of art. Here are a few of the most famous perfumes in history.Chanel No.5This perfume is probably the bestselling scent (气味) in the history of fragrance
2、(香水). Created by Ernest Beaux for Coco Chanel in 1921, it has been described as “the worlds most legendary fragrance”， and remains the companys most famous perfume.ShalimarJacques Guerlain created this vanilla (香草) fragrance in 1925. The perfume takes its name from the Garden of Shalimar, which was
3、built by Emperor Shah Jehan for one of his wives. It was an immediate hit in 1925 and is still extremely popular today.JoyJoy is famous for having been the most expensive perfume in the world at one point. It was created in 1930 by Henri Almras for Jean Patou to lift the bad mood that had swept over
4、 the world after the Stock Market Crash of 1929.LAir du TempsFrancis Farbon created Nina Riccis LAir du Temps in 1948. The fragrance is known for its spicy (香的) carnation (康乃馨) and gardenia (栀子花) scents as well as its beautiful crystal (水晶的) bottle (designed by Lalique)EternityCalvin Kleins second p
5、erfume was created by Sophia Grojsman in 1988. Known for its light, flowery scent, the perfume was listed in the Fragrance Hall of Fame in 2003. It is recommended for daytime wear.AngelThis wildly popular perfume was created in 1992 by Olivier Cresp for Thierry Mugler. The perfume was an instant suc
6、cess. The perfume has often been described as “delicious”， owing to its chocolatey (巧克力味的)scent. The perfume comes in beautiful starshaped bottles. Angel perfume also comes in several bath and body products.1Who created Joy?AHenri Almras.BJean Patou.CSophia Grojsman.DJacques Guerlain.2Which of the f
7、ollowing perfumes is known for its wonderful crystal bottle?AShalimar.BChanel No.5.CLAir du Temps.DEternity.3The Angel perfume has been described as delicious because of_Aits spicy scentBits special bottle designCits vanilla scentDits chocolatey scent4Where can you probably see this article?AIn a te
8、xtbook.BIn the newspaper.CIn a travel magazine.DIn a fashion magazine.任务型阅读Reading books can be a great way to pick up new vocabulary, see grammar in action and develop your understanding of a language. 1._For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple. Avoid the classics,
9、 for they often use very old English words and can involve complex themes. Childrens books are a great place to start. 2._ Dr. Seuss writes his books in thyme and they are all very funny. Starting with something like this means you are more likely to finish the book and want to read more.3_ The book
10、 isnt too long and if youve seen the film it may be easier to follow. If you like reading about historical events, Anne Holms I am David is a good read.If youre not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahls Revolting Rhymes? 4._ Or, try a very short book like one from Roger Hargeavess
11、 Mr Men and Little Miss series. Although they are intended for young children, they are a good way to pick up some more basic vocabulary.My final piece of advice would be to read something that interests you. Look at the short summary of the book on the back cover and see if it looks like something
12、that you would enjoy. Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English. 5._ADr. Seusss books are guaranteed to make you laugh.BThe key to success is choosing the right book for you.CReading can bring you a lot of fun as well as knowledge.DFor more advanced learn
13、ers, you could try the Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. EThis way, youre more likely to enjoy reading, rather than see it as a headache.FHow much you can understand a book depends on your vocabulary.GThis book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in thyme.完形填空The most importa
14、nt lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.I was rather shy back then, content to _1_ around with my few friends and to concentrate on my _2_ I was doing so well that by the end of se
15、nior year I had perfect scores and enough _3_ to go to college.But my good record soon became a _4_ to my wellbeing. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leavetaking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart _5_ fast. This was the _6_ fo
16、r my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.I was _7_ about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise. I wasnt the only speaker I would _8_ the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was _9_ me. How in the world would I
17、 give a speech to hundreds of people?Graduation day soon arrived and, as _10_， I was nervous. Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it _11_. But I had never been so _12_ in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my _13_ came. My name was announced. I managed to reac
18、h the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I finished my speech, _14_ back to my seat and feeling unsatisfied with my performance.Now I still have the _15_ of that speech. My voice trembled a little, but _16_ it was clear and strong. Im proud of that tape. I achieved something Id never
19、 _17_ I spoke in front of hundreds of people. _18_ I didnt realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the _19_ to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my _20_I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation. But
20、I am glad I did. I know it may well turn out to be one of my shining moments. 1A.hangBlookCturn Drun2A.characters Binterests Cgames Dsubjects3A.money Bcredits Ctime Dstandards4A.1uck Bbenefit Cfear Dsolution5A.burning Bbreaking Caching Dbeating6A.punishment Breward Carrangement Dsympathy7A.doubtful
21、Boptimistic Cgenerous Dhesitant8A.share Bbring Cspare Dgive9A.about Bfor Cupon Dbeyond10A.known Bhoped Cexpected Dplanned11A.thrown Bprinted Cmemorized Dcompleted12A.interested Bterrified Cexcited Ddisappointed13A.moment Bclay Cchance Ddecision14A.passing Bhanding Cheading Dreturning15A.picture Btap
22、e Cpaper Dword16A.partially Bimmediately Cfrankly Dmostly17A.dreamed Bmade Cdecided Drequested18A.Because BWhen CAlthough DUnless19A.respect Bconfidence Cfreedom Dexcuse20A.shyness Bpride Cstupidity Dcourage.语法填空Have you ever heard “Tuhao, lets be friends？” Are you puzzled, wondering 1._ it means? T
23、hen youre possibly out of date.Nowadays, the Chinese words “tuhao” and “dama” have become so familiar with many Chinese people that they often play jokes 2._ each other when chatting about the daily life. For example, if you take out your new 3._ (fashion) mobile phone, your naughty friends may call
24、 you “tuhao”， laughing loudly and happily. 4_ (amaze), the two wildly popular words have become hot words in English too. Recently, the BBC produced a program to introduce “tuhao”， 5._ can be considered as “new money (暴发户)” in English. Besides, The Wall Street Journal has also borrowed “dama” from t
25、he Chinese pinyin 6._ (describe) bargainhunting middleaged Chinese women 7._ (call) “a force in the global gold market”. 8._ (expert) say the Chinese languages influence on English will continue during 9._ entire 21st century, 10._ it is expected that “tuhao” will be welcomed by the Oxford Universit
26、y Press to appear in the new word lists. .短文改错Last summer I go to America and studied at a language school. I had many wonderful experience, but I also had a sad one. One day，the school held party, where I invited to talk about Tianjin. After that they asked me a lot of things about China. But I cou
27、ldnt explain them with English clearly. I felt sadly. I learnt a lesson from this experience. I have already studied English for eight years, I cant use it very good. I must work hard to improve my spoken English so that I will not be able to communicate freely with foreigners. I hope I can be a bri
28、dge between China and others countries in the future.课下能力提升(二十).语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几款香水的特点。1解析：选A细节理解题。根据第四段“It was created in 1930 by Henri Almras for Jean Patou to lift the bad mood that had swept over the world after the Stock Market Crash of 1929.”可知选A。2解析：选C细节理解题。根据第五段“The fragrance is known for
29、its spicy carnation and gardenia scents as well as its beautiful crystal bottle (designed by Lalique)”可知选C。3解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一段“The perfume has often been described as delicious， owing to its chocolatey scent.”可知选D。4解析：选D文章出处题。因为介绍的是几款香水的特点，香水属于时尚用品，故文章应来自时尚杂志，故选D。.语篇解读：作者在本文中叙述了阅读对于英语学习的重大意义，并提出了英语学习
30、的四个建议。1解析：选B本段第一句说明阅读对于英语学习意义重大，接着2、3、5段第一句说明选择合适的阅读材料更重要。所以B项“The key to success is choosing the right book for you.”符合整个上下文串联。2解析：选A根据上一句“Childrens books are a great place to start.”可知儿童读物更适合初学者，因为儿童读物更简单易懂。横线后一句“Dr Seuss writes his books in thyme and they are all very funny.”介绍了Dr Seuss 的书的特点，可知作
31、者是在推荐Dr Seuss 的书给初学者。故A正确。3解析：选D本段和第二段相对应，根据第二段第一句“For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple.”可知第二段是对初学者的建议，那么本段应该是给知识层次更高一点的学习者的建议。故D项For more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by JR.R. Tolkien.符合段落串联。4解析：选G根据上句“If youre not quite ready to read a full book,
32、 why not try Roald Dahls Revolting Rhymes？”作者推荐了 Roald Dahl 的Revolting Rhymes, 那么本句就是介绍这本书的特点。故G项This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in thyme.符合上下文串联。5解析：选E根据上句“Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English.”先考虑你自己的母语的类
33、型的书，然后再在英语中找出类似的书，用这种方法提高阅读的兴趣。故E项正确。.语篇解读：本文是教育类小故事阅读。作者在毕业典礼上的演讲是作者在老师和校长的鼓励下进行的，但那是作者刻骨铭心的战胜自己的精彩瞬间。1解析：选Ahang“挂，闲逛”；look“看”；turn“转弯”；run“跑”。hang around“闲逛，到处乱跑”，此处因为毕业感到有一种被释放的感觉，所以很满意地到处闲逛。故选A。2解析：选Dcharacter“性格”；interest“兴趣”；game“游戏”；subject“科目”。根据前文作者是高中生，根据下文 doing well 判断应是对功课满意。故选D。3解析：选Bm
34、oney“金钱”；credits“学分”；time“时间”；standards“水平”。根据前文的perfect scores, 此处应是足够的学分。故选B。 4解析：选Cluck“运气”；benefit“利益”；fear“害怕”；solution“解决办法”。根据空前的语气转折 but 判断和下文发生的事情，被作者认为是一种恐惧。故选C。5解析：选Dburn“燃烧”；break“打碎，打坏”；ache“疼痛”；beat“打，跳动”。根据句子的主语 heart，应是跳动。beat指有规律地跳动。故选D。6解析：选Bpunishment“惩罚”；reward“奖赏”；arrangement“安排
35、”；sympathy“同情”。校长安排作者发表毕业演讲，应是对作者努力的奖赏。故选B。7解析：选Ddoubtful“怀疑的”；optimistic“乐观的”；generous“慷慨的”；hesitant“犹豫不决的”。根据前文的关键词 not very clearly和下文的 finally 判断是犹豫不决的。8解析：选Ashare“分享”；bring“带来”spare“抽出”；give“给予”。根据下文的 with five other students判断是分享，share sth. with sb“和某人分享某事”。故选A。9解析：选Dabout“关于”；for“为了，因为”；upon“
36、在之上”；beyond“超越，在的那边”。根据空后的问句可知这件事，作者认为超越自己的能力。故选D。10解析：选Cknow“知道”；hope“希望”；expect“期望”；plan“计划”。根据句子的主语 graduation day毕业的那一天到了，as过去分词，作状语，如期到来。故选C。11解析：选Cthrow“扔”；print“印刷”；memorize“记住”；complete“完成”。It指speech的内容，为了消除前文提到的nervous，应该是记住，it是memorize的动作承受者。故选C。12解析：选Binterested“感兴趣的”；terrified“感到害怕的”；exc
37、ited“感到兴奋的”；disappointed“感到失望的”。根据前文的 nervous 和 fear，此处应是感到害怕。故选B。13解析：选Amoment“时刻”；clay“泥土，黏土”；chance“机会”；decision“决定”。根据前文仪式进行到一半了，应是我的那一刻到了。故选A。 14解析：选Dpass“经过”；hand“上交”；head“朝着”；return“回到”。作者结束了演讲，回到自己的座位上。故选D。15解析：选Bpicture“图画”；tape“磁带”；paper“纸”；word“话，消息”。根据下文的tape 判断选B。16解析：选Dpartially“部分地”；i
38、mmediately“立即”；frankly“坦白地，直率地”；mostly“大部分地”。根据下文的“Im proud of it”判断应是大部分都清楚。故选D。17解析：选Adream“梦想”；make“使，制作”；decide“决定”；request“要求”。我获得了我梦想的东西。故选A。18解析：选Cbecause“因为”；when“当时候”；although“尽管，虽然”；unless“除非”。根据句意；尽管我没有意识到，但那次的成功表演给了我信心。故选C。 19解析：选B考查名词基本含义的辨析。respect“尊重”；confidence“信心”；freedom“自由”；excuse
39、“借口”。 根据下文的“to participate in college, to give oral reports”应该是那次讲演给了作者信心。故选B。 20解析：选Ashyness“害羞”；pride“骄傲”；stupidity“愚蠢”；courage“勇气”。根据空前的break应该是那次演讲让作者摆脱了害羞。故选A。 .1.what2.on3.fashionable4.Amazingly5.which6.to describe7.called8.Experts9.the10.so.第一句：gowent第二句：experienceexperiences第三句：held后加a; I后加was第五句：within第六句：sadlysad第八句：第二个I前加but/yet; goodwell第九句：去掉not第十句：othersother