1、No Image Unit 1 Nature in the balance Grammar and usage Ellipsis Some words or phrases can be left out when we do not want to repeat them. This is called ellipsis. When can we use ellipsis? We can use ellipsis: in short responses; in infinitives; after some conjunctions like if, when and while; in c
2、lauses with the same pattern and the same verb; at the beginning of a sentence in informal speech. Ellipsis in College Entrance Examination No Image He has recently made a significant discovery loneliness is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes, but it can be pr
3、evented in a clever way. The solution? Chat benches. (2020天津, 完形填空) What is the solution? Chat benches are the solution. No Image How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? Its turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It is depending on NASA HUNCH high school classrooms
4、, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York. (2019全国II, 阅读理解D) But its not just turning to any kids. No Image Most of it is stored away or used for research. (2020山东, 语法填空) Most of it is stored away or most of it is used for res
5、earch. No Image Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? You can do all the three with Global Development Association (GDA). (2019北京, 阅读理解A) Do you want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? No Image
6、Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. (2020天津, 阅读理解A) If it is so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. No Image The engineers are also trying to develop an
7、on and off “switch” where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight. (2020全国I, 阅读理解D) The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off “switch” where the glow would fade when it is exposed to daylight. No Image Dr. Jubilado first met the Bajau while growing up on Samal Island in the Philipp
8、ines. They made a living as divers, spearfishing or harvesting shellfish. (2020全国III, 阅读理解D) Dr. Jubilado first met the Bajau while he was growing up on Samal Island in the Philippines. Exercise 1 Fill in the blanks with one word or the correct forms of the words in the brackets. 1. Many westerners
9、who come to China cook much less _ in their own countries once they realize how cheap it can be to eat out. (2018浙江, 语法填空) 2. Chinas approach to protecting its environment while _ (feed) its citizens “offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide,” says the banks Juergen Voeg
10、ele. (2018全国II, 语法填空) than feeding 3. “Well, I dont know you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby,” replied Dennis before _ (ask) which room the new parents were in. (2018全国III, 完形填空) 4. When _ (combine) with berries or slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base
11、 for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. (2018全国II, 阅读理解B) asking combined 5. Freddy was an average student, _ not an average person. (2017全国II, 完形填空) 6. The likables plays-well-with-others qualities strengthen schoolyard friendships, jump-start interpersonal skills and, when _ (tap
12、) early, are employed ever after in life and work. (2019全国I, 阅读理解D) but tapped 7. “I figured whoever lost the dog was probably just as close to it as I am _ my dogs,” says Ehlers. (2019全国II, 完形填空) 8. One group was asked to seek out an interaction with its waiter; the other, _ (speak) only when neces
13、sary. (2018全国II, 阅读理解D) to to speak Exercise 2 Find out ellipsis in the following sentences and add the words that are left out. 1. What is she reading? None of your business! (2019全国II, 阅读理解C) 2. In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt
14、offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while preparing recipes for under 5 per family a day. (2018全国I, 阅读理解B) Its she she is 3. But when he finally reached her, the woman flooded him with questions: “Who are you? What antique shop?” (2019浙江, 阅读理解A) 4. Weve all been there: in a lift, in line at
15、 the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smart phones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence. (2018全国II, 阅读理解D) are you from who are 5.The ticket had a strict no-transfer policy, but since passport information was not required when boo
16、king, any Canadian Elizabeth Gallagher can use it. (2017全国III, 完形填空) 6.And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need, and use less? (2018全国III, 阅读理 解D) Elizabeth Gallagher was less less 7.When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say “sorry,
17、 wrong number!” and move on. (2018全国III, 完形填空) 8.The music cant be presented today the way it was in 1908 or 1958. (2017全国I, 阅读理解C) its a presented 9.I wonder if parents should always tell the truth no matter the consequences. (2020全国I, 完形填空) 10.Last October, while tending her garden in Mora, Sweden
18、, Lena Pahlsson pulled out a handful of small carrots and was about to throw them away. (2017浙江, 语法填空) are what she was she Exercise 3 Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 1. The researchers analyzed video recordings of 53 child-parent pairs during everyday activities at home and found ch
19、ildren who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age. (2020全国II, 阅读理解B) 研究者们分析了53对亲子在家的日常活动 录像，他们发现在26个月龄到46个月龄之 间玩拼图的孩子，在54月龄对其进行评估 时表现出了更好的空间技能。 2. You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplan
20、ned. (2019全国II, 七选五) 你肯定需要克服一些困难，有些困难是可以 预料的，但是有些困难是意料之外的。 3. My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. (2020浙江, 七选五) 不管是什么天气，也不管是什么季节，我的 父母都很重视让他们的两个孩子在外面玩一 段时间。 4.Do you want a room thats full of life? Professional? Or are you just lookin
21、g for a place to relax after a long day? (2018全国I, 七选五) 你想拥有一间充满活力的房间吗？你想拥 有一间专业的房间吗？或是你是否只是想 在度过漫长的一天之后找个地方放松一下？ 5.Hannah is one of many examples of young people who are making a difference in the world. You can, too! (2017北京, 完形填空) 汉娜是很多对世界产生影响的年轻人中的 一位。你也能够做到！ Exercise 4 Finish the writing task u
22、sing ellipsis. (2018全国I) 假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Terry将去中国 朋友家做客，发邮件向你询问有关习俗。请你 回复邮件，内容包括： 1. 到达时间； 2. 合适的礼物； 3. 餐桌礼仪。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Sample Dear Terry, Glad to receive your letter, in which you asked for some customs when paying a visit to a Chinese friend. Here, Id like to offer you som
23、e advice. To begin with, youd better get to his or her house on time. If possible, you can arrive a little earlier than the appointed time. Whats more, its polite to bring an appropriate gift like some fruits. As for table manners, never talk with your mouth full while eating or knock the bowl with chopsticks. All in all, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. I hope you can have fun and enjoy yourself in your friends home. Yours, Li Hua
