1、阅读 P2021教材课文,选择最佳答案。 1Who are the plainlydressed people in the courtyard of Xi San Suo? AOrdinary visitors. BCraft masters. CPolice officers. DFamous professors. 2What are Wang Jin and his students doing in the Forbidden City? ARestoring ancient clocks. BMaking a documentary. CAdmiring their photos.
2、 DPleasing the visitors. 3How long did the timepiece finally come back to life? AA year. BEight months. CHalf a year. DFour months. 4How does Mr Wang feel about the future of these timepieces? AOptimistic. BNegative. CUnhappy. DSad. 答案 14 BABA Words And Phrases 知识要点1 maximum n最大量,最大值 (教材 P21)Given t
3、he complexity of the work and the lack of necessary materials, this means that each expert can work on a maximum of two large pieces a year. 考虑到工作的复杂性和缺乏必要的材料, 这意味着每个专家每年最多可以完 成两件大型作品。 例 1 Temperatures usually reach their maximum after noon. 气温通常在正午后达到最高点。 例 2 The maximum score on this test is 100.
4、这次考试的满分为 100 分。 造句 考试中,每题你最多花 30 分钟。 In the exam,you have a maximum of 30 minutes for each question. 知识拓展 a maximum of 最多 above (the)maximum 高于最大值 at (the)maximum 最多 below (the)maximum 低于最大值 to (the)maximum 到极限 即学即练 单句语法填空 You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months. He is using his tale
5、nts to the maximum. This is a journey of four hours at the maximum. 知识要点2 preserve v维护,保护;保存 (教材 P21)This new generation of artisans will not only help preserve traditional skills;the innovation they bring to the craft will also ensure that the art of clock repairing stands the rest of time. 新一代的工匠们
6、不仅将帮助保存传统技艺, 他们带来的创新也将确保钟表修 理的艺术经久不衰。 例 1 We must preserve our natural resources. 我们必须保护自然资源。 例 2 It is the duty of the police to preserve the public order. 维护公共秩序是警察的职责。 造句 成立这个协会是为了保护濒危物种不至于灭绝。 The society was set up to preserve the endangered species from dying out. 知识拓展 (1)preserve.from. 保护免受 (2
7、)preservation n. U保存;保护 即学即练 单句语法填空 What can we do to preserve the company from ruin? Protective measures are necessary if the citys monuments are to be preserved(preserve). The police are responsible for the preservation(preserve)of law and order. 小片段填空 This article addresses fundamental questions
8、concerning the preservation of official publications: what should be preserved? 知识要点3 associate v与有关 (教材 P23)Yet they did not seek fame,and even today,their great works are associated more with the imperial court than with them. 然而,他们并不追求名声,即使在今天,他们的伟大作品更多地与朝廷联系 在一起,而不是与他们联系在一起。 例 1 I dont like you
9、associating with such people. 我不喜欢你和那些人混在一起。 例 2 In childrens minds,summers are associated with picnics. 在孩子们看来,夏天总是和野餐联系在一起。 造句 人们常把中国与长城联系在一起。 People often associate China with the Great Wall. 知识拓展 (1)be associated with 与有联系,与联系在一起 associate.with. 把和联系在一起 associate with 与交往 associate oneself with
10、参加到中去,成为的伙伴 (2)association n. 联合;关联;联想;协会 in association with 与联合,联手 即学即练 单句语法填空/句型转换 I dont associate him with energetic sports. To some people,happiness is associated(associate)with money. We are working in association(associate)with a local company to raise money for the homeless. The police are
11、questioning two men who have association with the robbers. The police are questioning two men associated with the robbers 小片段填空 I have no association with the guys whom youre associated with 知识要点4 comprise v包括,由构成 (教材 P23)The main body comprises paragraphs with supporting evidence and facts. 正文部分包括有
12、支持证据和事实的段落。 例 1 The group is comprised of two guitarists,a drummer,and a singer. 该乐团由两名吉他手、一名鼓手和一名主唱组成。 例 2 Groups are comprised of two or more people. 小组由两人或两人以上组成。 造句 12 个系组成了这所大学。 Twelve departments comprise this university. 知识拓展 be comprised of 包括;包含;由组成(或构成) consist of 由组成 be made up of 由组成,构成
13、即学即练 单句语法填空/一句多译 A week consists of seven days. The rescue team is comprised of eight soldiers and two doctors. The rescue team consists of eight soldiers and two doctors. The rescue team is made up of eight soldiers and two doctors. 救援队由 8 名士兵和 2 名医生组成。 名师点津 consist of 没有被动语态,相当于 be made up of 或 be
14、 comprised of,且不用于 进行时。 Sentence Patterns 重点句式1 with 复合结构 (教材 P21)With objects ranging from small pocket watches to clocks over one metre in height,each of these requires its own unique method of restoration. 从小怀表到一米多高的钟表,每一件都需要独特的修复方法。 句式分析:句中 With objects ranging from small pocket watches to clock
15、s over one metre in height 为介词 with 的复合结构,在句中作状语。 例 1 He was asleep with his head on his arms. 他头枕着胳膊睡着了。 例 2 He placed a fixed sun at the centre of the solar system with the planets going round it and only the moon still going round the earth. 他把固定的太阳放在太阳系的中心,别的行星都围绕太阳转动,只有月亮仍 然围绕地球转动。 造句 他闭目坐在那儿。
16、He sat there with his eyes closed. 知识拓展 with 复合结构由“with宾语宾语补足语”组成,常在句中作状语,表示 谓语动作发生的伴随情况、时间、原因、方式等,也可作定语。其构成有下列几 种情形: with名词(或代词) 现在分词 过去分词 形容词 介词短语 副词 动词不定式 即学即练 单句语法填空 With so many people to help(help)us,we are sure to finish it in time. I wont be able to go on holiday with my mother being(be)ill.
17、 All the afternoon he worked with the door locked(lock). 重点句式2 given (that).考虑到 (教材 P21)Given the complexity of the work and the lack of necessary materials,this means that each expert can work on a maximum of two large pieces a year. 考虑到工作的复杂性和缺乏必要的材料, 这意味着每个专家每年最多可以完 成两件大型作品。 句式分析:句中 Given the com
18、plexity of the work and the lack of necessary materials 为 given (that).句式,意为“考虑到”,引导的是一个状语从句。 例 1 Usually, I am sensible with money, as I have to be, given (that)I dont earn that much. 考虑到自己挣得不多,我用钱通常比较精打细算,这也是迫不得已。 例 2 Given (that)he gracefully apologized,the woman accepted his apology. 在他有礼貌地道歉后,这
19、位女士接受了他的道歉。 造句 在缺乏经验的情况下,他们的工作已经算是做得相当不错了。 Given (that)theyre inexperienced,theyve done a good job. 知识拓展 (1)用作 give 的过去分词, 引出过去分词短语作状语, 意为“如果有”, “假定”等义,此时要注意其逻辑主语与句子主语保持一致。 (2)可用作介词,后接名词或代词,意为“考虑到”或“鉴于” 。 (3)用作形容词,意为“特定的”“一定的”“规定的”等,通常用作定语。 (4)given 后也可接 that 从句,表示“考虑到”。 即学即练 单句语法填空/句型转换 The work mu
20、st be done within the given(give)time. If the trees had been given more attention,they could grow better now. Given more attention,the trees could grow better now. 要是对这些树多加注意,它们现在会长得更好。 If they are given time,theyll probably agree. Given time,theyll probably agree. 给以时间的话,他们可能会同意。 Given her interest
21、 in children,Im sure teaching is the right career for her. Given that she is interested in children,Im sure teaching is the right career for her. 鉴于她对小孩的兴趣,我敢肯定教书是她最适合的职业。 间接信息题 间接信息题一般无法在文中直接找到明确的信息,要求在理解的基础上, 对 原文信息进行加工或整理(“断章取义”)后得出结论。 【例文】 The main reason for this is the drivers,who are called“c
22、abbies” Many of them are true Cockneys.This means they were born in the heart of London and speak their own special dialect(方言)of English.All of them know every street and famous building in the city,and all of them love to talk.A simple twenty- minute journey across town can become very interesting
23、.You may have a discussion about the government and its leaders or a friendly talk about the drivers Aunty Nellie!One thing is for sure,it will never be boring.Cabbies know all the latest news about film stars,the Royal Family,government leaders,and popular singers or actors and actresses. From what
24、 can we tell that someone is a Cockney? ATheir interest. BTheir manners. CTheir speech. DTheir appearance. 试题特点 间接理解题答案选项的表述通常不是使用文章的原话, 而是使用与文中同义 或近义的词语来表达。 考生需对原文信息进行加工处理, 然后再进一步推理鉴别, 也可运用排除法,将“无此细节”和“与此细节相反”的选项提前排除。 解题思路 Step 1:确定题干中的关键词(题干黑体词) Step 2:根据关键词定位信息句(文中画线) Step 3:尝试解答根据信息句可知,真正的 Cockn
25、eys 出生在伦敦,说伦 敦特殊的方言, 对伦敦地理熟悉且喜欢交谈。所以通过一个人的说话就能判断是 不是 Cockney。故选 C。 针对性练习 Other cultures can be different from ours in many aspects! They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses.People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours.Howe
26、ver,they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other.We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages. Some legends hold that,thousands of years ago,there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth.It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been abl
27、e to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this,of course. Today,there are thousands of languages spoken around the world.Yet,there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share em
28、otions and feelings.For example, some people believe music is a universal language.There may be some scientific support for this idea,too.Experts have learned that,across cultures,people can recognize three common emotions in music; happiness,sadness and fear. So what other types of universal langua
29、ges might there be? Some people believe dance is a universal language.Along with music,dancing seems to be a common interest shared by peoples all over the world.Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it? We bet yo
30、u could! Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math! If you think about it now,though,it just makes sense.The value of is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are on Earth,likewise,figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations,regardless of
31、 whether youre counting in dollars,pesos or coconuts. 1Why is music regarded as a universal language? AIt can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. BIt can be understood more easily than languages. CIt usually comes from different backgrounds. DIt helps people to share common feelings. D 根据第三
32、段中的“Experts have learned that,across cultures,people can recognize three common emotions in music; happiness, sadness and fear.(专家们了解 到, 在不同的文化中, 人们可以识别音乐中的三种常见情感: 快乐, 悲伤和恐惧)” 可知,音乐被认为是一种通用的语言,因为它帮助人们分享共同的感情。故 D 选项正确。 2What are the universal languages according to the passage? AMath,English and musi
33、c. BMusic,dance and math. CHistory,culture and music. DEmotion,song and music. B 根据第三段中的“For example,some people believe music is a universal language.”及第四段中的“Some people believe dance is a universal language.”和 第五段中的“Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math!”可知,音乐、舞蹈和数学被认为是通用语言。故 B 选项正确。