1、Period ThreeDiscovering Useful Structures .句型转换 1.If it is possible, I will write to you. , I will write to you. 2.Dont use an electrical appliance while you are standing in water. Dont use an electrical appliance. 3.When he was asked what had happened, he told us about it. , he told us about it. 4.
2、Although he was left alone at home, Sam did not feel afraid at all. , Sam did not feel afraid at all. 5.If it is not well managed, the programme will not succeed. , the programme will not succeed. .单句填空 1.If(burn) severely, he should be given some first aid immediately. 2.Lets meet at the same place
3、 as we(meet) yesterday. 3.Are you leaving for Beijing this Sunday? I think. 4.Tom must be free today. so, he can help us. 5.When(offer) help, one often says “Thank you” or “Its kind of you”. 6.Although(tell) to stop, he kept on working. 7.What do you think made Mary so upset? (lose) her bicycle. 8.I
4、 hope there are enough glasses for each guest to have. 9.The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him not. 10.Whats John doing? (read) newspapers in the room. .补全句子 1.this street and turn right at the second crossing. 沿着这条街走,然后在第二个十字路口向右拐。 2.Will you be free this Sunday?
5、, lets go camping! 这个周日你有空吗?如果有,我们去野营吧! 3.They dont use more water than. 他们使用的水没有超出需要量。 4.The exhibition is more interesting than. 展览比预料的更有趣。 5.The boys are not doing a good job at all,are they? . “男孩们工作做得一点儿也不好,是吗?” “我猜是没做好。” .语篇填空 Most of todays Chinese Americans are the descendants(后代) of some of
6、 the early miners and railroad workers. From the start, the Chinese had lived apart in their own separate neighbourhoods. Later those came to 1.(know) as “Chinatowns”. In each of them the residents organized 2.unofficial government to make rules for the community and to settle disagreements. Chinese
7、 Americans keep many aspects of their ancient culture, even after having lived here for several generations. For example, their family ties continue to be 3.(considerable) strong. Members of the family lend each other moral support and also 4.(practice) help when necessary. From a very young age, th
8、e old values and attitudes, 5.(include) respect for their elders and a feeling of 6.(responsible) to the family, are passed from the older generation to the young. Saving money and passing down their fortune to their young is always the custom. The high regard for education, 7.is deeply rooted in Ch
9、inese culture, and the willingness to work very hard to gain advancement, are other important characteristics of 8.(they). Chinese Americans make 9.only a tiny part of American population; there are fewer than a million, living chiefly in California, New York, and Hawaii. As American attitudes towar
10、ds minorities and ethnic differences 10.(change) in recent years, the Chinese Americans have gained wide acceptance. .阅读七选五 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两 项为多余选项。 The world is colourful, where different languages, skin colours, and different cultures exist. 1.A way to develop this appreciation
11、is to try to learn about other cultures around the world. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures. 2. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an accurate understanding of the food, music, language, religio
12、n, and way of a life of a particular group of people. For example, when you really wish to expose your students to a different culture, you can often read them stories based on a cultures folk tales. 3.A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programmes are available at the public l
13、ibrary or bookstores.4.Moreover, making contact with people who are native speakers of the language also allows you to gain first-hand knowledge of a particular culture, which, on the other hand, can help you learn more. 5.Whether you want to learn more about regions in Japan, the Middle East, and A
14、frica, or any other world culture, becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain insight into a particular cultural groups way of life. A.Making your way leisurely to local bookstores can be a lot of
15、fun. B.One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. C.Learn about different cultures by eating food from a specific cultural group. D.Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. E. Gaining an understanding of other cultures benefits
16、both you and other people. F. You can choose a language to learn there and finally, with efforts, master the language. G. Its important to develop an appreciation for different cultures to become a well- rounded person. .阅读理解 Spend any time in London, UKs capital, and youll quickly gather that its a
17、 multicultural (多元文化的) community. Look around at your fellow passengers on the tube(地铁) or the bus. Theyre of every skin colour and dress differently to one another. Listen, and youll hear many other languages besides English spoken. Some of these people, no doubt, will be tourists who are in London
18、 to see the sights. But othersin fact probably mostwill be living their lives there, along with millions of others. Along with white British people, there are Britons from, or with parents and grandparents from, the Caribbean, India, China and most other places. This makes London a fascinating place
19、 in which to live. The reason is that when people settle in a place, they dont just buy a house and live there, but bring aspects of the culture of their “old country” with them. The most visible sign of this is the number of restaurants offering dishes from different parts of the world. In a city i
20、n which its estimated 250 different languages are spoken, you can expect a similarly wide range of foods to be available. You would expect in one of the worlds leading cities to encounter(遇到) French, Italian, Chinese and Indian eateries. But in London youll also find Polish, Patagonian and Palestini
21、an restaurants. However, Londons multiculturalism isnt just about food. Many types of people are gathered in one space, but the way they live differently shows in that space. They worship(崇拜) differently, for one thing. Alongside the famous old English churches by Nicholas Hawksmoor and Christopher
22、Wrenresponsible for one of the capitals most famous landmark, St Pauls Cathedralyoull find mosques(清真寺), temples and synagogues (犹太教堂). London even speaks its own special kind of English. Language experts created the term “Multicultural London English” to identify the dialect of English that appeare
23、d at the end of the last century. All of this makes London a very surprising and varied place to call your home. But, in a way, this has long been true. In the 18th century, the compiler(编纂者) of the first English dictionary, Samuel Johnson, once said: “He who is tired of London is tired of life.” ()
24、1.By describing the situation on the tube and bus, the author intends to . A.show that London is a multicultural city B.explain why London appeals to tourists C.prove that London is a great place to live in D.inform us of how the population of Britain is made up ()2.According to the article, people
25、who settle in London from other places. A.are forced to give up their native language B.find it easy to buy a house in the city C.bring in cultural practices from their original country D.make up the majority of the population in the city ()3.Which of the following could be used as proof of Londons
26、multiculturalism? A.The city is home to the famous building St Pauls Cathedral. B.The city has become a favourite destination for tourists abroad. C.There is a variety of French restaurants in the city. D.A new London dialect has appeared in recent years. ()4.Samuel Johnson is mentioned in the last
27、paragraph to. A.show what London was like in the 18th century B.prove the cultural diversity of London from a historical aspect C.inform the readers what to expect in London D.introduce the first English dictionary he compiled 参考答案 .1.If possible2.while standing in water3.When asked what had happene
28、d 4.Although left alone at home5.If not well managed .1.burned2.met3.so4.If5.offered6.told7.Losing8.one 9.to10.Reading .1.Go down2.If (it is) so3.(it is) necessary4.(it was) expected 5.I guess not .【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。今天大多数美籍华人是早年的一些矿工和铁 路工人的后代。美籍华人保留了很多中国传统的文化和观念。现在美籍华人得到了 广泛的关注。 1.be known考查固定搭配。句意:后来
29、那些地方被称为“唐人街”。根据句意可知,be known as是固定搭配,意为“被称为,作为而出名”;再根据空前的 came to可知,空 处填动词原形,故填 be known。 2.an考查冠词。句意:每个唐人街的居民都组织了一个非官方的政府,为社区制订规 则,解决分歧。分析句子结构可知,空处填冠词;再根据句意可知,此处的 unofficial government表示泛指,且 unofficial 以元音音素开头,故填 an。 3.considerably考查副词。句意:例如,他们的家庭关系仍然相当牢固。分析句子结构 可知,空处填副词,修饰空后的 strong,considerably 是
30、 considerable的副词形式,意为“相 当地,非常”,与题意相符,故填 considerably。 4.practical考查形容词。句意:家庭成员之间互相提供精神上的支持,必要时也提供 实际的帮助。分析句子结构可知,空处填形容词,practical是 practice的形容词形式,意 为“实际的”,与题意相符,故填 practical。 5.including考查介词。句意:从很小的时候,以前的价值观和态度,包括对长辈的尊重 和对家庭的责任感,就从老一代传给了年轻一代。分析句子结构可知,空处填介词;再 根据句意可知,including可用作介词,意为“包括”,其后加包含的内容,故填
31、including。 6.responsibility考查名词。参考上题解析。分析句子结构可知,空处填名 词,responsibility是 responsible的名词形式,意为“责任”,故填 responsibility。 7.which考查关系代词。句意:深植于中国文化的高度重视教育的观念,以及愿意努 力工作获得进步的品质是他们的其他重要品质。分析句子结构可知,空处填关系代词 引导非限制性定语从句,空处在从句中作主语,故用关系代词 which指代先行词 the high regard for education,故填 which。 8.theirs考查代词。参考上题解析。分析句子结构可知
32、,空处填代词,指美籍华人的 品质,“of+As”结构是双重所有格的用法,故空处用名词性物主代词,故填 theirs。 9.up考查固定词组。句意:美籍华人只占美国人口的一小部分,只有不到一百万,主 要生活在加利福尼亚、纽约和夏威夷。分析句子结构可知,空处填介词;再根据句意 可知,make up(占据)与题意相符,故填 up。 10.have changed考查现在完成时。句意:近年来,随着美国人对少数族裔和种族差异 的态度发生变化,华裔美国人得到了广泛的接受。分析句子结构可知,空处填谓语动 词;再根据空后的 in recent years可知,空处用现在完成时,故填 have changed。
33、 .【文章大意】 本文为说明文。文章介绍了欣赏不同文化的方法。 1.G根据下文“A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.”可知,G 项“要成为一个全面发展的人,培养对不同文化的欣赏力是很 重要的”符合此处语境。其中 G项中的 appreciation和 different cultures 与下文中的 appreciation和 other cultures 相对应。故 G 选项正确。 2.B根据上文“There are several ways to
34、 become knowledgeable about different cultures.”及下文“Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture”可知,B项“一种方法是阅读来自特定文化的作者写的书”符合此处 语境。其中 B项中的 one way 与上文中的 several ways 相对应,B项中的“read books written by authors from a particular culture.”与下文中的“Reading works by authors w
35、ho have a close relationship with a particular culture”相对应。故 B选项正确。 3.D上段指出,一种方法是阅读来自特定文化的作者写的书。这段叙述的是另外一 种方法,其中 B 项中的 one way 与 D项中的 another way对应。故 D 选项正确。 4.F根据上文“Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. A variety of language-learning books, software, a
36、nd audio programmes are available at the public library or bookstores.”可知,F 项“你可以选择一门语言在那里学 习,最后,通过努力,掌握这门语言”符合此处语境。其中 F项中的 a language to learn 和 master the language与上文中的 learn a foreign language相对应。故 F选项正确。 5.C根据下文“becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction.”可 知,C项“通过吃特定
37、文化群体的食物来了解不同文化” 符合此处语境。其中 C项中的 eating food与下文中的 becoming familiar with its food 相对应。故 C选项正确。 .【文章大意】 本文主要讲了英国的首都伦敦是一个多元文化的社会。 1.A推理判断题。根据“Spend any time in London, UKs capital, and youll quickly gather that its a multicultural (多元文化的) community.”可推断出,作者描述地铁和公共 汽车上的情景是为了说明伦敦是一个多元文化的社会。故选 A。 2.C细节理解题。
38、根据第二段“The reason is that when people settle in a place, they dont just buy a house and live there, but bring aspects of the culture of their old country with them.”可知,从其他地方搬到伦敦的人把他们自己国家的文化也带到了伦敦。故 选 C。 3.D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“London even speaks its own special kind of English. Language experts created the
39、term Multicultural London English to identify the dialect of English that appeared at the end of the last century.”可知,最近几年新出现的伦 敦方言可以证明伦敦的多元文化。故选 D。 4.B推理判断题。根据最后一段“All of this makes London a very surprising and varied place to call your home. But, in a way, this has long been true. In the 18th century, the compiler(编纂者) of the first English dictionary, Samuel Johnson, once said: He who is tired of London is tired of life.”可推断出,提塞缪尔约翰逊是为了从历史方面证明 伦敦文化的多样性。故选 B。
