1、.Read the articles and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)1In 336 BC Alexander became king.( T )2Alexander the Great once took his army into China.( F )3Alexander had to turn back because his own army grew tired of endless battles and refused to go any further.( T )4The
2、 statue of the Greek soldier found in Xinjiang showed that he came to China.( F )5Socrates was born in Athens, Greece.( T )6Socrates had a deep influence on Western painting and science.( F )7Many students got angry when Socrates questions made them aware of their own errors.( T )8Many people though
3、t Socrates was a hero who searched for truth.( T ).Fill in each blank with no more than three words.单词拼写1Under 16 feet of mud, they found the remains of temples and statues (雕像)2Soldiers were marching (行走) up and down outside the government buildings.3It is safe to keep some space between you and th
4、e car ahead (在前面)4He was given a sevenyear contract with an annual salary (薪水) of $150,000.5Id rather resolve (解决) our differences without going to court (法庭).拓展词汇6. _glory n辉煌; 荣耀,光荣glorious adj.荣耀的,光荣的7. _aware adj.意识到的,知道的; 察觉到的awareness n知道unaware adj.不知道的8. _corrupt vt.使腐化,使堕落adj.贪污的,腐败的corrupt
5、ion n腐朽,腐败9. _trial n审讯,审理; 试验; 考验try vt.审讯,审判; 试验,尝试; 努力,试图10. _judge n法官,审判员; 裁判员judg(e)ment n审判;裁判;判断11. _poison n毒药,毒物vt.毒害,下毒poisonous adj.有毒的,有害的巧记单词词根词形变化构词点拨gloryglorious名词变y为ious构成形容词trytrial动词变y为ial构成名词corruptcorruption动词ion构成名词.补全短语1no doubt 无疑,确实2rise up against 起义,反抗3stand in ones path
6、阻碍(某人)4come down with 患(病)5think of . as . 认为,看作是6have enough of 受够了,对感到厌烦7ahead of 在前面,提前8as a result of 由于9aside from 除以外10search for 寻找,搜寻11be aware of 意识到,了解1教材原句When asked how a statue from distant Greece could have appeared in China, researchers explained that no doubt this was a result of Ale
7、xander the Greats influence.当被问及来自遥远希腊的塑像怎么会出现在中国时,研究人员解释说,这无疑是亚历山大大帝的影响所致。句型点拨状语从句的省略。佳句赏析If (it is) properly treated, waste will do no harm to the environment.如果废物妥善处理,就不会对环境有危害。 2教材原句In 334 BC, he took his army, now with 42,000 men, into the Middle East and then Egypt, defeating every army that s
8、tood in his path.公元前334年,他率领当时已达四万两千人的军队进入中东,接着是埃及,兵锋所至,所向披靡。句型点拨现在分词短语作伴随状语。佳句赏析All night long he lay awake, thinking of the problem.他整夜躺在床上睡不着,思考着那个问题。Ancient Greek statue found in XinjiangResearchers announced the discovery of a small statue in northern Xinjiang, China, recently. The metal statue
9、 is of a Greek soldier. When asked how a statue from distant Greece could have appeared in China, researchers explained that no doubt this was a result of Alexander the Greats influence.Alexander the Great (356323 BC) was the son of a Greek king who defeated many Greek cities in battle. At the age o
10、f twenty, Alexander himself became king after his father died. However, many cities rose up against Alexander, so he led an army to take them back. Though his army had only 3,000 troops, he won every battle and many enemy soldiers joined him.In 334 BC, he took his army, now with 42,000 men, into the
11、 Middle East and then Egypt, defeating every army that stood in his path. Then he turned his eyes east, and marched all the way to India, finding victory wherever he went. It seemed that nothing could stop him from taking control of the entire world. However, his own army grew tired of endless battl
12、es and refused to go any further, so he had to turn back. By the age of thirty, he had already occupied more land than anyone before, and it seemed that more glory was waiting ahead of him. Yet, in 323 BC, he came down with a fever and died. Since he had no son, his generals divided his vast kingdom
13、 among themselves.Alexander the Great spread the Greek culture from Europe to Africa and Asia, influencing the world for centuries to come. The statue of the Greek soldier found in northern Xinjiang probably came to China in the 4th century BC as a result of trade. Like many other ancient objects th
14、at show a Greek influence, it can now be seen in a museum in Urumqi.The father of Western philosophyThe word philosophy means love of wisdom. Philosophy can be thought of as a way of looking at the world around us, or of answering the great questions of life, such as Why are we here?and What is trut
15、h?The father of Western philosophy was Socrates(469399 BC)Socrates was from Athens, in Greece. When he was young, he was a brave soldier. Later, he became a teacher, but he taught for free and earned his salary from being a common worker. Aside from this, we know very little about him. Since he neve
16、r wrote a book, we also know very little about his philosophy. Yet, Socrates has had a deep influence on Western thought and science.To understand how this can be true, we must understand how Socrates taught. Socrates taught by asking questions. Through this, he challenged his students to develop an
17、d explain their own arguments. In many cases, his questions made his students aware of their own errors. Many students got embarrassed and even angry when this happened, while others changed their opinions. Socrates way of approaching the truth is now called the Socratic Method. The idea of asking q
18、uestions until you reach the right answer is the basis of modern philosophy and science.Unfortunately for him, Socrates questioned too much. He always asked challenging questions to everyone he met, upsetting many people in Athens. Finally, some people had had enough of him, so they took him to cour
19、t for questioning the existence of the Greek gods and for corrupting the young people of Athens. At his trial, he defended himself by asking his judges yet more questions. This just made a bad situation worse. Finally he was put to death by being forced to drink poison. Through his death, Socrates b
20、ecame the hero of all people who search for the truth.新疆发现古希腊雕塑研究者公布了最近在中国新疆北部一个小雕像的发现。这个金属雕像是个希腊士兵。当被问及这个来自遥远的希腊的雕像如何出现在中国时,研究者解释说,这无疑是亚历山大大帝的影响所致。亚历山大大帝(公元前356公元前323年)是曾攻取了很多希腊城市的希腊国王的儿子。二十岁时,在他父亲死后他成为希腊国王。然而,很多城市起义反对亚历山大,因此,他率领一支部队又把它们夺了回来。尽管他的部队只有三千人,但他屡战屡胜,因此很多敌军的士兵也加入进来。公元前334年,他率领当时已达到四万两千人的军
21、队进入中东,接着是埃及,兵锋所至,所向披靡。随后他把目光转向东方,长途行军来到印度,胜利一路相随。看起来没有什么可以阻止他称霸整个世界。然而,他的部队已经厌倦了这种无休止的战争,拒绝再往前走了。因此,他只能返回。到他三十岁的时候,他已经占领了比以前更多的土地,看起来,更大的荣耀正在前方等着他。然而,在公元前323年,他患病发高烧去世了。因为他没有儿子,他的将领们瓜分了他辽阔的王国。亚历山大大帝把希腊文明从欧洲带到非洲和亚洲,影响了接下来的几个世纪。这个在新疆北部发现的希腊士兵的雕像可能是在公元前四世纪由于贸易往来来到中国的。像很多其他的展示希腊文明的古代物品一样,现在你可以在乌鲁木齐的博物馆中
22、见到它。西方哲学之父“哲学”的意思是“爱智慧”。哲学可以被认为是看待我们周围世界的一种方式,或是用来回答一些生活中的大问题,诸如“我们为什么在这儿?”和“什么是真理?”西方哲学之父是苏格拉底(公元前469公元前399年)。苏格拉底来自希腊的雅典。当他年轻的时候,他是个勇敢的士兵。后来,他成为一名教师,但是他教学是免费的,他是通过当一名普通工人来挣薪水的。除了这些,我们对他知之甚少。因为他从没有写过书,我们对他的哲学思想也不太了解。然而,苏格拉底对西方的思想和科学确实产生了深远的影响。为了理解这是如何发生的,我们必须理解他是怎么教学的。苏格拉底通过提问来教学。通过这种方式,他使得学生形成和解释他
23、们自己的争论。在很多情况下,他的问题让学生们意识到自己的错误。当这种情况发生的时候,很多学生会感到很窘迫甚至愤怒,然而,其他人却改变了自己的观点。苏格拉底寻求真理的这种方法被称为苏格拉底法。提问直到你得到正确的答案是现代哲学和科学的基础。对他来说不幸的是,苏格拉底问得太多了。他总是向他遇见的每个人提些挑战性的问题,这令雅典的很多人感到不安。最后,一些人受够他了,于是便把他送上了法庭,罪名是质疑希腊众神的存在和腐蚀雅典的年轻人。在审判中,他通过向法官提更多的问题来为自己辩护。但这却让局势变得更糟糕。最后,他被迫喝下毒药而被处死。通过他的死,苏格拉底成为所有追求真理的人们心中的英雄。1(教材P58
24、)When asked how a statue from distant Greece could have appeared in China, researchers explained that no doubt this was a result of Alexander the Greats influence.当被问及来自遥远希腊的塑像怎么会出现在中国时,研究人员解释说,这无疑是亚历山大大帝的影响所致。no doubt无疑,确实You look worn out. No doubt you have been working very hard all this afternoo
25、n.你看上去累坏了。毫无疑问你一直辛苦地干了一下午。There is no doubt that . 毫无疑问There is (some) doubt whether . 对持有疑问There is no doubt about/of sth. 毫无疑问sb.have no doubt about/that . 某人确信sb.have doubt whether . 某人怀疑in doubt 怀疑without doubt 无疑地,必定There_is_no_doubt that your success has resulted from your hard work.毫无疑问,你的成功来
26、自于你的辛勤劳动。I am sure he will come.I have no doubt about it.我肯定他会来,我一点也不怀疑。I must say his honesty is without_doubt.我得说他的诚实是毫无疑问的。名师点津(1)当doubt作名词时,在肯定句中接whether (不可用if)引导的同位语从句; 在否定句中用that引导同位语从句。(2)当doubt作动词时,在肯定句中接whether引导的宾语从句,也可用if替换whether; 在否定句、疑问句中后跟that引导的宾语从句。联想发散你还学过哪些像no doubt一样由“non.”构成的短语
27、。no problem没问题no way没门no wonder 难怪 no hurry 不急2(教材P58)However, many cities rose up against Alexander, so he led an army to take them back.然而,许多城市起来反对亚历山大,因此他带领军队收复了这些城市。rise up against 起义,造反,反抗Due to his cruelty, the whole nation rose up against the emperor.由于他的残暴,全国人民起来反抗皇帝。rise up起义,站起来rise to one
28、s feet 站起身They rose_up to fight against their unfair treatment.他们起义反抗不公正的对待。The children all rose up when the headmaster came in.校长进来时,孩子们全都站了起来。He glanced around, and rose to his feet.他向周围扫了一眼, 然后站起来走了。3(教材P58)By the age of thirty, he had already occupied more land than anyone before, and it seemed
29、 that more glory was waiting ahead of him.到他三十岁时,他已经占领了比以前的任何人都要多的土地,在他的前面似乎有更多的荣耀在等待着他。ahead adv.(时间、空间)在前面;提前,预先;领先The roads ahead are narrow and muddy.前面的路既狭窄又泥泞。(be) ahead of在之前;领先于;胜过ahead of time ( in advance)提前go ahead 朝前走,请便,干吧,做吧(同意对方继续做某事或同意对方的请求)You need to know that the great opportunity
30、 is ahead of you.你应该知道,好的机会就在你面前。Were determined that the work shall be finished ahead_of_time.我们决心把这项工作提前完成。Can I borrow your dictionary?Yes, go_ahead.我可以借你的词典吗?可以,拿去吧。联想发散你学过哪些以a开头的副词?aboard在(船、飞机、车)上afterwards 之后,后来altogether 总共aside 在旁边,在一边abroad 在国外4(教材P58)Yet, in 323 BC, he came down with a fe
31、ver and died.然而,在公元前323年,他发烧生病去世了。come down with 患(病),得(传染性的病)Those who have come down with the disease must be separated from others in no time.患上这种疾病的人必须马上和其他人隔离。Tom has come down with flu, so he has asked for a leave.汤姆得了流感,所以他请假了。联想发散你还学过哪些由“v.adv.with”构成的短语。catch/keep up with跟上,赶上come up with 想
32、出get along with 与相处,进展get away with 侥幸逃脱put up with 忍受5(教材P59)In many cases, his questions made his students aware of their own errors.在很多情况下,他的问题使得他的学生们意识到自己的错误。aware adj.意识到的,知道的;察觉到的be/become aware of 对知道,明白;意识到make sb.aware of . 使某人注意到be aware that . 知道,体会到as/so far as Im aware 据我所知Smokers are w
33、ell aware of the dangers to their own health.吸烟的人都非常清楚吸烟对自身健康的危害。The travel made me aware_of the beauty of nature.这次旅行让我体会到了大自然的美好。Arent you aware that smoking is harmful to your health?你难道不知道吸烟对健康有害吗?6(教材P59)The idea of asking questions until you reach the right answer is the basis of modern philos
34、ophy and science.问问题直到找到正确答案的想法是现代哲学和科学的基础。basis nC基础;基准;原因;根据(pl.bases)The video will provide a basis for class discussion.该视频将为班级讨论提供依据。(1)on a/the basis of以为基础;根据(2)base n. 基础;基地;根据vt. 以为基础be based on 以为基础(3)basic adj. 基础的;基本的On the basis of those facts, we can reach the following conclusion.根据那些
35、事实,我们可以得出以下结论。Shanghai is the most important industrial base of China.上海是中国最重要的工业基地。The movie is_based_on a reallife incident.这部电影以现实生活中的一件事为基础。7(教材P59)At his trial, he defended himself by asking his judges yet more questions.在他的审判中,他向法官问了更多的问题来为自己辩护。judge nC裁判员;法官v.断定;判断;评价The judge fined her 25 do
36、llars for her mistake.法官因她的错误而对她处以25美元的罚款。It was difficult for the court to judge that case.法庭很难对那个案子作出判决。judge .from/by . 根据判断judging by/from . 从来看,根据来判断as/so far as I can/could judge 据我判断,我认为Never judge people by their appearance.不可以貌取人。Judging_from what he said, he was very disappointed.听他的口气, 他非
37、常失望。8In 334 BC, he took his army, now with 42,000 men, into the Middle East and then Egypt, defeating every army that stood in his path.公元前334年,他率领当时已达四万两千人的军队进入中东,接着是埃及,兵锋所至,所向披靡。用法分析现在分词短语defeating every army that stood in his path在此作状语,表示伴随状况。现在分词短语作状语用法说明:Reading attentively, he forgot the time
38、for lunch.由于在专心读书,他忘了吃午饭的时间。Not_having_received any letter from him, I gave him a call.由于没有收到他的信,我给他打了电话。Having been thoroughly cleaned, the garden looked more beautiful than ever before.经过彻底清扫之后, 这座花园比以往任何时候都美。The teacher entered the classroom, followed by a group of students.老师进入教室,后面跟着一帮学生。.单句语法填
39、空1There is no doubt that hes an honest boy, so there is no doubt of his honesty.2Do you wake up every morning feeling (feel) energetic and ready to start a new day? 3Many people are not well aware of the danger of their childrens bad habits, which lead to failing to make their dreams come true.4Our
40、company is ahead of our main rivals in technology, so it will be a fruitful year for us.5The government called on all the people to_rise (rise) up against waste and corruption.6Can you come up with a better idea for handling this problem?Yeah.Ill tell you later.7She was chosen for the job on the bas
41、is of her qualifications and ideas.完成句子1他是否能赢得一等奖还有些疑问。There_is_some_doubt_whether he can win the first prize.2由他所说的来判断,他一定是个诚实的人。Judging_from/by what he said, he must be an honest man.3在回家的路上,他捡了一个钱包。He picked up a wallet while_(he_was)_walking_home.4虽然失败多次,但他并不灰心。Having_failed_many_times,_he didnt
42、 lose heart.5除了一流的产品外,我们还提供良好的售后服务。We also offer good aftersales service aside_from firstclass products.语境翻译毫无疑问(no doubt),他已经意识(aware)到他患有癌症的事实。但是疾病似乎永远也阻止不了(stand in ones path)他的成功。他一直努力使自己振作起来向前(ahead)看,并且向着成功努力奋进(march)。There is no doubt that he has been aware of the fact that he has come down w
43、ith cancer.However, it seems that illness will never stand in his path to success.He has always been trying to cheer himself up to look ahead and march towards success.对应学生课下能力提升(十二).单句语法填空1Judging (judge) from what he said, he must be the thief who has stolen the car.2Based (base) on the story of o
44、ur village, an interesting film was made by the famous director.3Some researchers believe that there is no doubt that a cure for AIDS will be found.4In memory of Lei Feng, we set up a school named (name) after him.5Wherever he goes, theres always a spy hanging about.选词填空1To me, everything seems to b
45、e discouraging. I can see no bright future ahead_of me.2Dont you see I am very busy now? Dont stand_in_my_way.3He plays football so well that he is thought_of_as a footballer.4Aside_from a few scratches, Im OK.5Im coming_down_with a fever.6All the people are_aware_of the harm of smoking.7Its useless
46、. We have already had_enough_of the activity now.完成句子1给病人检查时,他看上去非常严肃。When examining_a_patient,_he looked very serious.2毫无疑问,我们国家在全世界起着重要的作用。There_is_no_doubt_that our country plays an important part in the world.3由于双方都不愿意让步,因此没有达成协议。Since_neither_side_would_give_in,_they didnt reach an agreement.4在
47、即将到来的考试中,将要测试你们的分析能力。In the exam to_come,_you will be tested on the ability to analyse.完形填空Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top _1_, but on their way back conditions were very _2_. Joe fell and broke
48、 his leg. They both knew that if Simon _3_ alone, he would probably get back _4_. But Simon decided to risk his _5_ and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope (绳)As they _6_ down, the weather got worse. Then another _7_ occurred. They couldnt see or hear each other and, _8_, Simon lowered his
49、friend over the edge of a precipice (峭壁). It was _9_ for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joes _10_ was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. _11_, after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold, Simon had to _12_. In tears, he cut the rope. Joe _13_ into a large crevasse (
50、裂缝) in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldnt walk, but he _14_ in getting out of the crevasse and started to _15_ towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers _16_.Simon had _17_ the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be _18_, but he didn
51、t want to leave _19_. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joes voice. He couldnt _20_ it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.1A.hurriedlyBsuccessfullyCcarefully Dearly解析:选Bhurriedly“匆忙地”;successfully“成功地”;carefully“细心地”;early“早”。根据“on their way back”在回来的路上,说明
52、他们都成功地登上Siula Grande。故B项正确。2A.difficult Bsimilar Cspecial Dnormal解析:选Adifficult“困难的”;similar“相似的”;special“特别的”;normal“正常的”。根据6空后“the weather got worse” 天气更糟糕了,说明在他们返回的路上情况变得很糟糕,很困难了。故A正确。3A.climbed Bworked Ccontinued Drested解析:选Cclimb“攀登”;work“工作,起作用”;rest“休息”;continue“继续”。Joe摔断了腿。如果 Simon独自一人继续返回,他
53、会安全到达营地。但是如果他想带着Joe一起回去,可能谁都无法安全返回。根据句意说明C正确。4A.unwillingly Bsafely Cslowly Dregretfully解析:选Bunwillingly“不愿意地”;safely“安全地”;slowly“慢慢地”;regretfully“遗憾地”。如果Simon独自一人继续返回,他会安全到达营地。故B正确。5A.life Btime Chealth Dfortune解析:选A从下文他帮助Joe一起回去,可知他冒着失去生命的危险,用登山绳帮助 Joe 下山。故A正确。6A.lay Bsettled Cwent Dlooked解析:选Clie
54、 down“躺下”;settle down“定居,解决”;go down“下降”;look down“看不起,向下看”。当他们两个人从山顶上向下返回的时候,天气变得更为糟糕了。7A.damage Btrouble Cchange Dstorm解析:选Bdamage“破坏”;trouble“麻烦事”;change“改变”;storm“暴风雨”。根据下一句“They couldnt see or hear each other”本来Joe受伤了,已经是一件很麻烦的事情了。他们相互之间看不见对方,对于他们来说这又是一件麻烦的事情。故B项正确。8A.by mistake Bby chance Cby
55、accident Dby luck解析:选Aby mistake“错误地”; by chance/by accident“偶然地”;by luck“侥幸”。根据下一句“Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice”可知Simon错误地把Joe送到了峭壁边上。主要是因为他们看不见对方而导致的错误。9A.unnecessary Bpractical Cimpossible Dimportant解析:选Cunnecessary“不必要的”;practical“实用的”;impossible“不可能的”;important“重要的”。因为
56、Joe 的腿已经断了,所以他不可能自己爬上来。Simon根本看不见 Joe 也不可能会把他拉上来的。所以使用C项符合上下文串联。10A.height Bweight Cstrength Dequipment解析:选Bheight“高度”;weight“体重”;strength“力气”;equipment“设备”。根据“pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice.”可知Simon也被拉着向峭壁这边过来了,主要是因为Joe的体重。因为他们两个人系在一根绳了上,所以Joe拉着Simon向峭壁过去了。11A.Finally BPatiently CSurely
57、 DQuickly解析:选Afinally“最后,终于”;patiently“耐心地”;surely“确切地”;quickly“迅速地”。最后在黑暗里斗争了一个多小时以后,Simon 不得不做出了一个艰难的决定,砍断绳索。如果不砍断绳索,两个人都会死去。故A项符合上下文串联。12A.stand back Btake a rest Chold on Dmake a decision解析:选Dstand back“避开”;take a rest“休息”;hold on“坚持,别挂断”;make a decision“做出决定”。Simon不得不做出了一个艰难的决定,砍断绳索。如果不砍断绳索,两个人
58、都会死去。13A.jumped Bfell Cescaped Dbacked解析:选Bjump“跳跃”;fall“摔倒,跌倒”;escape“逃脱”;back“支持”。流着眼泪,Simon砍断了绳索,Joe摔倒在下面的冰上一个巨大的裂缝中。14A.succeeded Bplanned Cwaited Dhoped解析:选Asucceed“成功”;plan“计划”;wait“等待”;hope“希望”。Joe没有食物也没有水而且浑身疼痛。他无法步行,但是他设法从裂缝里爬了出来。开始朝着营地的方向移动着。15A.run Bskate Cmove Drush解析:选Crun“奔跑”。skate“滑冰”
59、;move“移动”;rush“奔跑”。从上文可知Joe已经摔断了腿,所以他不可能是奔跑,滑冰或者行军前进,他只能是在地上爬着前进。16A.around Babove Caway Dalong解析:选Caround“大约,四处”;away“在远处,离开”;above“在上面”;along“成行,沿着”。他只能是在地上爬着前进。朝着大约10英里之外的营地爬过去。away和具体的表示距离的名词连用,表示之外的地方。17A.headed for Btravelled Cleft for Dreturned to解析:选D短语 head for“朝过去”;travel“旅游”;leave for“出发去
60、某地”;return to“返回”。Simon把Joe丢下以后,他自己很快回到了营地。根据句意说明D项正确。18A.dead Bhurt Cweak Dlate解析:选Adead“死的”;hurt“受伤的”;weak“虚弱的”;late“迟的,晚的”。因为Joe 摔断了腿,而且又掉进冰裂缝,所以Simon认为他肯定无法幸存下来。所以使用A正确。19A.secretly Btiredly Cimmediately Danxiously解析:选Csecretly“秘密地”;tiredly“疲惫地”;immediately“立刻,马上”;anxiously“焦虑地”。虽然他认为Joe肯定死了,但是他
61、也不想立刻离开这个营地,就又在营地里住了下来。20A.find Baccept Cmake Dbelieve解析:选Dfind“发现”;believe“相信,认为”;make“生产,制作”;accept“接受”。三天以后在半夜里,当他听见Joe的声音时,他无法相信这竟然是真的,Joe竟然活下来。.阅读理解In the last 500 years nothing about people not their clothes, ideas or languages has changed as much as what they eat. Chocolate drink was first ma
62、de from the seeds of the cacao (可可) tree by South American Indians. The Spanish introduced it to the rest of the world during the 1500s. And although it was very expensive, it quickly became popular. In London, shops where chocolate drinks were served became important places. Some still exist today.
63、 The potato is also from the New World. Around the 1600s, the Spanish brought it from Peru to Europe, where it soon was widely grown. Ireland became so dependent on it that thousands of Irish people starved (挨饿) when the crop failed during the years of 18451846, and thousands more were forced to go
64、to live in America.There are many other foods that have traveled from South America to the Old World. But some others went in the opposite direction. Brazil is now the worlds largest grower of coffee, and coffee is an important crop in other South American countries. But it is native to Ethiopia. It
65、 was first made into a drink by Arabs during the 1400s. According to an Arabic story, coffee was discovered when a goat keeper named Lakdi noticed that his goats were eating red fruits on a coffee tree. He tried one and experienced the“wideawake (彻底清醒的)” feeling that one third of the worlds populati
66、on now starts the day with.1According to the passage, which of the following changed more than others?AClothes.BIdeas.CLanguages. DFoods.解析:选D细节理解题。文章第一句指出关于人们的衣服、观念、语言都不及他们所食用的食物变化大。也就是说,食物的变化最大。2Chocolate drink was first invented in _ while coffee was first invented in _.ASouth America; BrazilBSou
67、th America; the Old WorldCSpain; EthiopiaDLondon; Peru解析:选B细节理解题。从文中第一段第二句可知巧克力最先是由南美印第安人所做,用排除法可排除C、D两项。 文中第二段又可证实咖啡是来自于“旧世界”的,故答案为B。3According to the passage, which of the following is an“Old World”country?APeru.BBrazil.CA certain American country.DEthiopia.解析:选D推理判断题。文章第二段讲咖啡原产于Ethiopia,该段开始提到Old
68、 World,故答案为D。4From the passage we can conclude that millions of people drink coffee _.Ain the morning Bat noonCin the afternoon Din the evening解析:选A推理判断题。喝咖啡可以提神,所以人们常在早晨喝它。这既考查常识,又考查对文末一句话的理解。.任务型阅读In recent years, research on the human brain has been attracting more and more scientists. 1._ If we
69、compare a human brain to a hard disc (硬盘), what the scientists are doing is to make better use of the hard disc. Experiments have started on animals. In 1999, a transplant (移植) experiment was done at the Defense and Military Physiology Research Institute in the US. and turned a bear into a dolphin (
70、海豚). 2._ They were made of the memory area in the dolphins brain containing information about swimming. They obtained a series of useful information, which was saved into a buttonsized chip (芯片). Later the information was transplanted into the action memory area in the bears brain. 3._ It proved to
71、be a highly successful experiment and a bear was turned into a dolphin. Not long ago, another memory transplant was performed at the Mot or Nerve Research Institute of the University of California. The experiment had an entire transplant of the memory area. 4._ The transplant was performed from a do
72、g named “Genius” to a dog named “Idiot”. “Genius” could understand and follow up to 100 gestures and orders made by its master. It was a real genius in memorizing. However, “Idiot” had no contact with people at all since its birth. It became an animal with nothing in its brain, without any memory.5_
73、 When the two dogs woke up, “Idiot” had grasped all the abilities “Genius” had; it was good at memorizing and sensible. It could follow every gesture and any command given by its master. But “Genius” gave no response to its master, and in fact did not recognize him at all.AThe experiment was a compl
74、ete success. BThen it was released (释放) by means of electric power. COne of the latest research topics is how to change the human brain or combine it with the computer.DDifferent images have different meanings in the memory area. EIt included actions, moods, logic, words, images, etc. FDiscoveries s
75、how that messages are carried by the central nervous system in the brain. GUsing the most advanced technology, detailed images were produced.1解析:选C根据“If we compare a human brain to a hard disc (硬盘)”,如果我们把人脑比作硬盘,C选项“最新的一个研究是如何改变人脑或者把人脑和电脑连在一起”,符合,故选C。2解析:选G根据“They were made of the memory area in the
76、dolphins brain containing information about swimming”它们是由海豚脑中包含游泳信息的记忆区域形成的,G选项“使用最先进的技术能产生细化的图像”,符合,选择G。3解析:选B根据“Later the information was transplanted into the action memory area in the bears brain.”信息被移入熊脑中的行动记忆区,B选项“它通过电能被释放”,符合,故选B。4解析:选E根据The experiment had an entire transplant of the memory area.实验对记忆区进行了整个的移植 ,E选项“它包括了行动、情绪、逻辑、语言、图像”等 ,符合,故选E。5解析:选A根据When the two dogs woke up, “Idiot” had grasped all the abilities “Genius” had两只狗醒来时,愚蠢的那只掌握了聪明的那只的所有能力 ,A选项“实验很成功符合”,故选A。