1、Section Reading for Writing 课前预习自检课前预习自检 MYAMAZING NAADAM EXPERIENCE 我的“那达慕”大会奇妙之旅 I experienced the Naadam Festival in Chinas Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. 今年，我第一次体验了中国内蒙古自治区的“那达慕”大会。 The festival falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, usu
2、ally lasting for three days. 该节日于农历六月初四开始，通常为期三天。 Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch! “那达慕”在蒙古语里意为“游戏”，它由三大赛事组成：赛马、摔跤和射 箭，让人看得非常兴奋！ inner/In(r)/adj. 内部的；里面的；内心的 autonomous/tnms/adj. 自治的；有自
3、治权的 region/ridn/n. 地区；区域；地带 represent/reprIzent/vt. 象征；代表；相当于 wrestling/reslI/n. 摔跤运动 archery/tri/n. 射箭术；射箭运动 On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. 第一天，我和我的朋友布林早早出发去看比赛。 I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes. 我看到许多人穿着华丽的蒙古袍。 Some were feeding their horses
4、, some were practising archery, and others were chatting or taking photographs. 有的在喂马，有的在练习射箭，其他人则在聊天或拍照。 Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries. 布林告诉我，蒙古人每年都会从远近各处赶来参加这一节日，如他们的祖先 几百年来做的那样。 set_off 出发；动
5、身；启程 fancy/fnsi/adj. 花哨的；精致的；昂贵的 vt. 想要；倾慕；自认为是 robe/rb/n. 袍服；礼袍 10practise_archery 练习射箭 from_near_and_far 从远近各处 After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. 在开幕式和几场精彩的表演过后，摔跤比赛开始了。 Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games
6、. 蒙古式摔跤和奥林匹克运动会的摔跤不同。 There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. 这里没有回合制，选手不按体重划分。 The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground. 如果摔跤选手膝盖上方的任何身体部位碰到地面，即被判输。 After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms i
7、n the air as if they were eagles. 几首歌唱毕，参赛者们在绿地上翩翩起舞，挥舞着双臂，宛如雄鹰。 I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace. 我深深地被他们表演中传达出来的刚与柔所打动。 opening_ceremony 开幕式 Mongolian_wrestling 蒙古式摔跤 wrestler/resl(r)/n. 摔跤运动员 as if 引导方式状语从句。当该从句表示一种主观愿望的时候，谓语动词要 用虚拟语气。 eagle/il/n. 雕 grace/reIs/n. 优美；优雅；高雅 I a
8、bsolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. 我也很享受射箭，但赛马是我最喜欢的部分。 However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! 然而，我惊讶地看到赛马选手都是男孩和女孩！ I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farther. 我听闻是因为孩子更轻，马儿能够跑得更快更远。
9、 At first, I was a little worried about the childrens safety, but Burin said, “Dont worry. Theyve been riding horses all their lives. Theyll be just fine.” 起初，我很担心那些孩子们的安全，但是布林说：“不用担心。他们一生都 在骑马。不会有事的。” That was the moment I started to understand why people say “Horses are at the heart of Mongolian c
10、ulture”. . 在那个时候我才明白为什么人们说“马是蒙古文化的核心”。 absolutely/bslutli/adv. 绝对地；完全地 it_is_because . 中 because 引导表语从句，意为“那是因为”。why 也可以引导表语从句，而 thats why .意为“那就是的原因”。 moment/mmnt/n. 片刻；瞬间 Im finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. 现在我终于回到家了，感到十分疲倦，但是
11、和我的朋友一起欢度“那达慕” 大会是完全值得的。 He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. 他邀请我冬天回去，待在传统的蒙古包里吃热气腾腾的火锅。 I cant wait! 我等不及了！ 21feeling_really_tired 为现在分词短语作状语。 22worthn./pron.意为“是值得的”。 worth doing 中的 doing 为动名词主 动表被动，意为“值得做”。 23tent/tent/n. 帐篷 24pot/pt/n. 罐；壶；锅
12、 重点知识重点知识 合作探究合作探究 1autonomous adj. 自治的；有自治权的(教材 P8) 归纳 拓展 Apilotless plane must also be able to act autonomously in an emergency. 无人驾驶飞机也必须能够在紧急情况下采取自主行动。 The full name of Xinjiang is Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. 新疆的全称是新疆维吾尔自治区。 Does the state have an autonomous government? 那个州有自治政府吗？ That cou
13、ntry didnt become independent until 1947. 那个国家直到 1947 年才独立。 (1)选词填空(autonomous/independent) Susan is an _ young woman. _ learning is the ability to take charge of ones own learning. 答案：independentAutonomous (2)单句写作 中国有多少个自治区？ How many _ does China have? 做家务可培养孩子的独立性。 Doing chores can help with _. 答案
14、：autonomous regionschildrens independence 2represent vt. 象征；代表；相当于(教材 P8) 归纳 拓展 归纳 拓展 The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. 这次比赛吸引了代表 8 个不同国家的 500 多名参赛者。 The king is represented as a villain in the play. 本剧中国王的形象是一个恶棍。 I have spoken to their representativ
15、e about this. 我已经和他们的代表谈过了。 They represented their concerns to the headmaster. 他们向校长陈述了他们关心的问题。 (1)单句语法填空 The media tends to represent him _ a national hero. The painting is not _ (represent) of his work of the period. The exhibition is representative _ the modern art. 答案：asrepresentativeof (2)单句写作
16、我唯一的目标是代表中国参加奥运会。 My only aim is _ China at the Olympics. 这些数字显示食品供应总体在增加。 _ a general increase in food supply. 答案：to representThe figures represent 3set off 出发；动身；启程(教材 P8) 归纳 拓展 The Smiths will set off forAmerica tomorrow. 史密斯一家明天将动身去美国。 We set out to find/set about finding the truth behind the my
17、stery. 我们开始着手揭开谜团背后的真相。 Have you set aside some money for your childs education? 你有没有为孩子的教育留出一些钱呢？ This learning center has set up network links with many research centers. 这个学习中心已和很多研究中心建立了网络联系。 Her elegant style sets her apart from other journalists. 她的典雅风格使她与其他记者截然不同。 (1)单句语法填空 They set _ immedia
18、tely for Rome. He set _ the book and made a call to Lane. What he must do after supper is _ (set) down a series of facts in a diary. 答案：offasidesetting (2)单句写作 该市警察设置了路障以检查过往车辆。 The city police _ roadblocks to check passing vehicles. 一到那儿他们便开始做实验了。 On arriving there, they _ doing the experiment. 答案：
19、set upset about 4 After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles. (教材 P8) 几首歌唱毕，参赛者们在绿地上翩翩起舞，挥舞着双臂，宛如雄鹰。 剖析 主句是 the competitors danced onto the green field; After singing some songsAfter they sang some songs, 作时间状语；waving .
20、eagles 是 v.ing 形式作伴随状语；其中 as if 引导方式状语从句。 归纳 拓展 It seems as if he knew everything, but as a matter of fact, he is as stupid as he can be. 他似乎是个万事通，但事实上他再愚蠢不过了。(虚拟语气) He talks (talked) about Rome as though he had been there before. 他说起罗马来好像他以前去过罗马似的。(虚拟语气) People all stared at her as if she were a ph
21、antom. 人们都盯着她看，好像她是个幽灵。(虚拟语气) He opened his mouth as if he would say something. 他张开嘴好像要说什么。(陈述语气) This meat tastes as if it has already gone bad. 这肉吃起来似乎已经坏了。(陈述语气) (1)单句语法填空 It sounds as if you _ (grow) apart from Tom. Hell feel as if he _ (be) at home while here. I felt as if all my strength _ (go
22、) 答案：have grownwerehad gone (2)单句写作 看来我们要迟到了。 It looks as if _ late. 阿 Q 死的时候，一切也都照常进行，好像什么事都没发生过。 WhenAh Q died, everything went on as usual, as if nothing _. 答案：well behad happened 5moment n. 片刻；瞬间(教材 P8) 归纳 拓展 Were busy at the moment. 我们这会儿很忙。 They changed the plan at the last moment. 事到临头他们却改变了计
23、划。 The moment I closed my eyes, I fell asleep. 我闭上眼睛就睡着了。 Who is the boy with whom you were talking a moment ago? 刚才和你说话的那个男孩是谁？ (1)单句语法填空 _ the moment, no one is talking to me. Dont leave your decision to the _ moment. The meaning of this will be clear _ a moment. 答案：Atlastin (2)单句写作 希望他一到我就见到他。 I
24、want to see him _ he arrives. 答案：the moment 6brief adj. 简洁的；简单的；短暂的(教材 P8) 归纳 拓展 She rose and made a brief speech. 她站起来作了一个简短的演说。 In brief, my hometown is a place which is worthy of being visited. 总而言之，我的家乡是一个值得旅游的地方。 Briefly speaking, the body of this article is divided into five parts. 简略地说，本文的正文分
25、五个部分。 (1)单句语法填空 _ brief, it has been an exciting day. He dialed, and spoke _ (brief) to the duty officer. 答案：Inbriefly (2)单句写作 简言之，他对这个结果感到高兴。 _， he was happy with the result. 时间不够，所以我必须请你发言简短些。 We are short of time. I must ask you _. 答案：To be brief/Briefly speaking/In briefto be brief 7respect n bu
26、t _ brief, he says “No” 答案：in 3I can believe in myself _ (absolute), because my feelings will not fake me. 答案：absolutely 4She looks as if she _ (be) ten years younger. 答案：were 5The _ (branch) of the trees are swaying in the wind. 答案：branches .单句写作 1副总统代表总统出席了这次庆典。 The President _ at the ceremony by
27、the VicePresident. 答案：was represented 2你必须尊重他们的文化传统。 You have to show _ their cultural custom. 答案：respect for 3他自认为是个大人物。 He _ as a great figure. 答案：fancied himself 4她一明白过来，就什么也阻挡不住她了。 _ she got to understand, there was nothing to stop her. 答案：The moment 5他说话的样子，好像他知道她在哪里似的。 He talks as if _ where s
28、he is. 答案：he knew 课后课时作业课后课时作业 阅读 A Mongolia is a country in Asia between Russia and China. It is one of the worlds highest countries. Mongolias temperature can change as much as 35 degrees in one day. The country is very dry and receives only about four inches of rainfallW1per year. Southern Mongol
29、ia is dominated by the Gobi (戈壁), which is one of the coldest deserts on Earth and is 1,295，000 square kilometers. Bactrian camels and Mongolian horses lead you to find water in the Gobi. However, the Gobi is getting bigger and bigger. Every year, about 1,400 square miles of new desert are added. As
30、 land is becoming less and less, wildlifeW2is in dangerPin Mongolia. Many Mongolians live in yurts (蒙古包), which look like tents. Yurts look the same as common houses inside, including everything houses have. Naadam Festival is the largest festival in Mongolia. It is celebrated in every town and vill
31、age all over the country. Naadam Festival is held from July 11th to July 13th and has three Mongolian traditional sports： archery, horseracing and wrestling. Children also join in some of the sports, including the horse race. Besides, Mongolians also organize some games and make lots of delicious fo
32、od during the festival. All the people can have fun. 篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了蒙古这个国家的地理位置、 天气、人们的生活习性、饮食文化以及那达慕节的情况。 1The _ in Mongolia change greatly in one day. AseasonBtemperature CdesertDfestival 答案：B细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“Mongolias temperature can change as much as 35 degrees in one day.”可知，蒙古的温度在一天内可以改变多达
33、 35 度， 天气变化很大，故选 B。 2The underlined word “dominated” might mean “_” in Chinese. A被占据B被淹没 C被建筑D被复制 答案：A词义猜测题。根据画线词后半句“which is one of the coldest deserts on Earth and is 1,295,000 square kilometers”可知，此处提及了戈壁的面积，所以 dominated 应该是“被占据”的意思，故选 A。 3The desert might be _ square miles bigger than two years
34、ago. A1,295B1,400 C2,800D4,200 答案： C推理判断题。 根据第二段第四句“Every year, about 1,400 square miles of new desert are added.”可知，每年新增约 1,400 平方英里的新沙漠。所以，沙漠 面积可能比两年前大 2,800 平方英里，故选 C。 4From the passage, we can learn that _. Amost part of Mongolia is covered by the Gobi and its very dry BNaadam Festival is one of
35、 the largest festivals celebrated in winter CBactrian camel is a kind of animal that is very important in Mongolia DMongolians like living in yurts because they are better than common houses 答案：C推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“Bactrian camels and Mongolian horses lead you to find water in the Gobi.”可知，双峰驼和蒙古马带领你在戈壁滩
36、找 到水。所以，双峰驼是蒙古一种非常重要的动物，故选 C。 W 重点单词 1rainfall n. 降雨量2.wildlife n. 野生动物 P 重点短语 in danger 在危险中 B An Indian movie about two sisters has become a huge hit in China. The Hindi language film, called Dangal, has earned almost $170 million in China since its releaseW1there on May 5. Much has been written a
37、bout why Dangal has enjoyed such big success in China. Some people say one reason is the films star and producer, Aamir Khan. He is famous in Indias Bollywood film industry. Two of his earlier films were also big hits in China. Khans popularity was clear after he got more than 600,000 followers on t
38、he Chinese social media service Sina Weibo within two months of joining. But he is not the only reason that the film strongly connects with audience across China. Media has pointed outPhow it shows similarities between parental systems in China and India. Dangal is based on the true story of a man w
39、ho enjoyed the sport of wrestling. He competed as a wrestler, but never could achieve his lifelong dream: winning a gold medal. As a father, he wanted his son to win the medal. But his wife only gives birth to daughters. So he finally decides to train them to be worldclass wrestlers. The movie is mo
40、re serious than most Bollywood productions, which tell happy love stories and include colorful music and dance performances. Edward Chan is a professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He says the strict way of parenting film is something people in China can easily relate to. “I think the fa
41、ther role described by the movie in India is quite similar to the culture, especially the traditional culture in China.” The Chinese governmentsupported Global Times newspaper pointed that movie criticsW2in China did not like Dangal. Most of them agree with the fact that the father in the film was f
42、orceful in pushing his daughters to become wrestlers. But the film Dangal is really aimed to educate children to work for their dreams. 篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简介了印度电影摔跤吧！爸爸的主 要内容以及在中国获得巨大成功的原因。 5Whats the main reason for the father teaching his daughters to wrestle? AHe wanted them to realize his goal. BHe
43、 wanted to punish them. CFew women took this sport. DHe loved them very much. 答案：A细节理解题。根据第四段可知，电影中的爸爸是一个有着摔跤梦 想但是又没有得到过金牌的人， 因此最后他把得奖的希望寄托在了两个女儿身上， 希望她们能实现他的愿望。故选 A。 6What can we learn from the text? AMost films from Bollywood are serious. BDaughters perform worse in sport than sons. CIndian parent
44、s roles are similar to those in China in some way. DThe films produced by Aamir Khan is not popular with Chinese. 答案：C细节理解题。根据第六段最后一句可知， 摔跤吧！爸爸这部电 影中的严格的教育方式从某种意义上来说，与中国人对孩子的教育非常相似，尤 其与传统中国文化很相近。故选 C。 7What do most Chinese movie critics agree? AThe truth of the whole story was doubtful. BThe fathers
45、 behaviour in the film Dangal was cruel. CIndian films often have a bad influence on Chinese parents. DThe film Dangal was against the Indian traditional culture. 答案：B细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知，大多数中国的评论 家都评论道，电影中父亲强行要求女儿练习摔跤并参加比赛的行为是粗暴的，太 过于残忍。故选 B。 8What does the author think of Dangal? AIts unsuccessful.
46、BIts unknown. CIts educational.DIts relaxing. 答案：C推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，电影中的爸爸虽然对 孩子们很严厉，但是最终帮助孩子们实现了梦想。所以，作者认为电影具有教育 意义。故选 C。 W 重点单词 1release n. 发行；释放2.critics n. 评论家 P 重点短语 point out 指明；指出 七选五 Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend one of Spains most famous carnivals in the city of Cdiz. You can o
47、nly understand what it is like after seeing it for yourself. Everybody was fancilydressed from top to toe. _1_ Almost instantly after stepping off the train, we were filled with joy. _2_ Many people parading through the streets playing traditional music filled people with happiness. As we wandered a
48、round and took in the animate atmosphere, the creativity of some costumes was incredible! You could really tell that people put a lot of time and energy into making some amazing costumes. Then there were the groups dotted around the city. _3_ This gave the carnival a pure essence of originality, as
49、they were singing from their heart. Furthermore, the fact that I was not able to understand the inside jokes did not matter, as I was transfixed by the actions and expressions they provided. _4_ As the night progressed, the streets got more packed with people. When we passed a convenience store, we
50、danced along to the music coming through the owners speakers. _5_ It was a marquee (跑马灯) with a DJ set inside, literally like a mini festival. After this wacky weekend of festivity, it is true to say that the Spanish know how to party！ AEveryone was dancing. BPeople got more and more excited. CWe sa
