1、第 1页(共 9页) Unit4 Section D Reading for Writing 一、单句写作 1凡高对现代绘画的发展有着重大影响。 VanGogh_thedevelopmentof modern painting. 2蓝色的天空装点着朵朵白云,就像流动着动人的歌。 The blue sky is _, as if moving songs floating. 3野兽的咆哮,鸟儿的歌唱交织成大自然的音乐。 Theroarsofthewildanimalsandsongsofbirds _ of nature. 4呼吸着鲜花的甜美气息,使人仿佛置身梦境。 _makes people
2、feel like being in the dream. 5我们很幸运能欣赏到传统音乐和舞蹈。 Wewereluckyenough to_. 二、阅读理解 Irelands Achill Island has always been a popular European tourist destination.However, since April, the small island of just 2,600 residents has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washe
3、d away over three decades ago. 第 2页(共 9页) The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh, one of the five settlements (定居点) on the island, awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms.There were only rocks and rock pools left.For
4、 about 34 years, only small amounts of sand returned to the once natural shores.The areas tourism industry slowly decreased, and thescores ofP1beachside hotels, pubs, and restaurants gradually closed as well. Then, around Easter last year, something magical happened an unusual tendaytideW1blanketedW
5、2the barren 300meter longrockbeachwithhundredsoftonsofsoftgolden sand.Scientists suspect that the sand had been gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves. Thelocalsaredelightedtohavetheirbeachback, especially as it is attracting thousands of
6、visitors wishing towitnessW3the power of nature, with their own eyes.However, Sean Molloy, manager of Achill Tourism,cautions againstP2 going into the cold waters just yet, saying, “Because of the sand coming in, we dont know how safe the beach is now because currents could be changed and itll take
7、a little bit of time.” 第 3页(共 9页) He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area. Interestingly, this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act.It disappeared in the 1890s, for over 30 years, bef
8、ore returning in 1927.However, the locals are optimistic that this time around, the beautiful sand is here to stay. 1What has brought Achill Island worldwide attention recently? AAn unusual storm. BThe decrease in the number of residents. CThe return of its beach. DThe building of a new tourist dest
9、ination. 2What happened to Dooagh in the past three decades? ATourism went down gradually. BRestaurants developed slowly. CStorms attacked frequently. DRock pools disappeared completely. 3What does the underlined word “barren” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? ANoisy.BSoft. CBare.DGolden. 4What should t
10、ourists avoid according to Sean Molloy? ASpoiling the shores. BGetting into the rock pools. 第 4页(共 9页) CPlaying with dolphins. DSwimming near the beaches. 三、阅读七选五 Filial piety (孝心) is Chinas most important morality and involves strong deference (顺从) to ones parents. Thus, filial piety is an importan
11、t value when it comes to treating ones immediate family, elders and superiors in general. OriginsOrigins Filial piety was originally mentioned in the Western Zhou, _1_. MeaningMeaning Filial piety is a general attitude of offering love, respect, support, and deference to ones parents and other elder
12、s in the family, such as grandparents or older siblings. _2_. Besides, it involves working hard in order to provide material comforts for parents. The idea stems from the fact that parents give life to their children, and subsequently support them throughout their developing years in terms of provid
13、ing food, education, and material needs. _3_. ChineseChinese charactercharacter By looking at the Chinese character for filial piety, you will learn a lot about the terms definition. _4_. The character is a combination of the characterlao, which means old andzi,which means son. The top half of the 第
14、 5页(共 9页) characterlaoforms the top half of the characterxiao,whereas the character that represents son forms the bottom half of the character. _5_. The characterxiaoshows that the older person or generation is being supported by the son, or children in general. Alet me tell you the definition of fi
15、lial piety BFilial piety is clarified by the Chinese characterxiao CFilial piety is one of the most important Chinese traditions DThis placement is symbolic and tells of what filial piety means E which includes carrying on the family line and respecting the elders FActs of filial piety include obeyi
16、ng parents wishes, taking care of them when they are old GExtending beyond ones family, filial piety also applies to all elders like teachers, professional superiors, or anyone who is older in age 四、应用文写作 假定你是李华,暑假在伦敦学习,得知当地美术馆要举办中国画 展。请写一封信申请做志愿者,内容包括: 1写信目的; 2个人优势; 3能做的事情。 第 6页(共 9页) 注意:1.词数 100 左
17、右; 2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3结束语已为你写好。 Yours, Li Hua 第 7页(共 9页) 一、单句写作 1.had a major influence on 2.dotted with white clouds 3.make up the music 4.Breathing in the sweet scent of fresh flowers 5.enjoy the traditional music and dancing 二、阅读理解 1.C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,阿基尔岛引起世 界关注的原因是三十年前被冲走的沙滩又神奇地回来了,故选 C。 2.A细节
18、理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,当地的旅游业逐 渐下降,许多海边旅馆、酒吧和饭店逐渐关门,故选 A。 3.C词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms.There were only rocks and rock pools left”可知,三十年前沙滩被大西洋强 风暴冲走,只剩下岩石和岩石池,沙滩上肯定是光秃秃的,三十年后 奇迹般回归的沙滩又重新覆盖了这片光秃秃的区域。bare “空的; 无覆盖物的” ,故选 C。 4.D推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知,S
19、ean Molloy 建 议游客们不要在海滩附近游泳,故选 D。 三、阅读七选五 1E结合本段的标题 OriginsOrigins 可推知,此处介绍了孝心的起源 及其基本内容,与选项 E 契合,故选 E。 2F根据空格后一句“孝心也包括努力工作来为父母提供物质 上的舒适条件”可推知,空处应是表述孝心的具体行为,故选 F,衔 接上下文。 第 8页(共 9页) 3G设空处上文主要阐述了孝心在家庭中的具体实践和体现, 可推知空处应是表述孝心对除个人家庭外的长者也适用,故选 G。 4 B设空处是本段的主题句。 通读全段可知, 本段主要是对 “孝” 字的汉字字形进行分析,并联系本部分的标题 Chines
20、eChinese charactecharacter r 可知,选项 B 符合语境。 5D承接上段对“孝”字的字形分析,此处对孝进行了总结和 意义分析,故选 D。 四、应用文写作 Dear sir or madam, I am a Chinese student named Li Hua, who is studying in London during the summer vacation.Knowing that the local art gallery will hold an exhibition of Chinese paintings, I am writing to appl
21、y to be a volunteer. As a student who has learned Chinese painting since 5 years old, I am very pleased to have an opportunity to introduce Chinese paintings to international friends. Besides, my fluent spoken Englishand rich knowledge about Chinese paintings will help visitors understand the meaning behind each painting deeply. IwillappreciateitifIcouldbegiventhe opportunity.Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua 第 9页(共 9页)