2018届二轮复习阅读写作提升文化内涵（共108张）

2018届二轮复习阅读写作提升文化内涵（共108张）

Part 8 　阅读写作 , 提升文化内涵 - 2 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 话题 1 : 日常生活 A (2016· 全国乙 ,B) 语篇导读 文章介绍了美国的一种社会现象 , 即一些老人搬到子女身边 , 与成年子女以及孙子孙女们一起生活。 Grandparents Answer a Call As a third-generation native of Brownsville,Texas,Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children,she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago.Today all three generations regard the move as a success,giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.   - 3 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren.Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.Even President Obama ’ s mother-in- law,Marian Robinson,has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters.According to a study by grandparents.com,83 percent of the people said Mrs.Robinson ’ s decision will influence grandparents in the American family.Two -thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama ’ s family. - 4 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 “In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn ’ t get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,”says Christine Crosby,publisher of Grand ,a magazine for grandparents.“We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them,especially when you ’ re raising children.” Moving is not for everyone.Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices,but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.Having your grandchildren far away is hard,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,but giving up the life you know may be harder. - 5 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .Why was Garza ’ s move a success? A.It strengthened her family ties. B.It improved her living conditions. C.It enabled her to make more friends. D.It helped her know more new places. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的 “...giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.” 可知 , 加尔扎的搬家行动是成功的 , 因为家人之间的关系更加亲密 , 关系得到加强。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 6 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .What was the reaction of the public to Mrs.Robinson ’ s decision? A.17% expressed their support for it. B.Few people responded sympathetically. C.83% believed it had a bad influence. D.The majority thought it was a trend. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句内容可推断出 , 大多数人认为老人搬到成年的子女身边和子女共同生活是一种社会发展趋势。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 7 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s? A.They were unsure of themselves. B.They were eager to raise more children. C.They wanted to live away from their parents. D.They had little respect for their grandparents. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可推断出 ,20 世纪 60 年代的人们不希望与父母生活在一起。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 8 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph? A.Make decisions in the best interests of their own. B.Ask their children to pay more visits to them. C.Sacrifice for their struggling children. D.Get to know themselves better. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推断出 , 作者建议祖父母们在做决定的时候应该以他们自己的最大利益为出发点。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 9 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 .As a third-generation native of Brownsville,Texas,Mildred Garza never planned to move away. 作为德克萨斯州布朗斯维尔土生土长的第三代人 , 米尔德丽德 · 加尔扎从来没有打算要搬走。 点拨 as“ 作为 ”, 是介词。 plan to do sth .“ 计划做某事 ” 。 2 .Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes. 在经过了一年的友好讨论之后 , 加尔扎女士终于答应了。 点拨 only 修饰句子的状语位于句首时 , 句子要用部分倒装。句型为 “only+ 状语 / 状语从句 +be/ 助动词 / 情态动词 + 主语 + 其他 ” 。 Only when he returned home did he realize what had happened. 当他回到家时 , 才知道出了什么事。 - 10 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 B (2015· 安徽 ,B) 语篇导读 “ 一根筷子轻轻被折断 , 十双筷子牢牢抱成团。 ” 海伦 · 安在女儿们很小的时候就告诉她们家庭团结的重要性。后来 , 女儿们精诚团结 , 取得了巨大的成功。 When her five daughters were young,Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity( 团结 ). To show this,she held up one chopstick,representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next,she tied several chopsticks together,representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.   - 11 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California.However,when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975,they didn ’ t have much money.They moved their family to San Francisco.There they joined Danny ’ s mother,Diana,who owned a small Italian sandwich shop.Soon afterwards,Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant.The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young.However,Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard. - 12 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves,but one by one,the daughters returned to work in the family business.They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles.Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other ,they worked together to make the business successful.Daughter Elizabeth explains,“Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity,and to have unity we must have peace.Without the strength of the family,there is no business.”   - 13 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996,with three generations of Ans working together.Now the Ans ’ corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant,they had big dreams, and they worked together.Now they are a big success.   - 14 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .Helene tied several chopsticks together to show 　　　 .   A.the strength of family unity B.the difficulty of growing up C.the advantage of chopsticks D.the best way of giving a lesson 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由短文第一句和第二句开头的 To show this 可知 , 她是利用筷子向孩子们展示家庭团结的力量。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 15 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the An family 　　　 .   A.started a business in 1975 B.left Vietnam without much money C.bought a restaurant in San Francisco D.opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由第二段第二句 “ However,when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975,they didn’t have much money.” 可知 ,1975 年他们离开越南的时候身上没带多少钱。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 16 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .What can we infer about the An daughters? A.They did not finish their college education. B.They could not bear to work in the family business. C.They were influenced by what Helene taught them. D.They were troubled by disagreement among family members. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据第三、四段的介绍可知 , 女儿们大学毕业后 , 女从母业 ; 而且注意家庭团结 , 后来取得了很大的成功。因此可知 , 海伦的教诲对女儿们影响很大。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 17 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A.How to Run a Corporation B.Strength Comes from Peace C.How to Achieve a Big Dream D.Family Unity Builds Success 答案 解析 解析 关闭 主旨大意题。本文以家庭团结为话题 , 揭示了一个简单的道理 : 家庭团结才能获得成功。本文不是介绍公司运作的 , 不选 A 项。本文也没有过多谈论和平与梦想 , 因此不选 B 、 C 两项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 18 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 .When her five daughters were young,Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity. 当她的五个女儿还很小的时候 , 海伦 · 安总是告诉她们团结就是力量。 点拨 when 引导时间状语从句 ,that 引导的宾语从句做 told 的宾语。 there was strength in unity“ 团结就是力量 ” 。 2 .Then she easily broke it into two pieces. 然后她很容易地把它折成了两段。 点拨 break into“ 分解成 ; 粉碎成 ” 。 - 19 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. 她向女儿们展示折断一把筷子很难。 点拨 it was hard to do sth .“ 做某事很难 ” 。 4 .disagreed with each other 彼此意见不一致 点拨 disagree with“ 与 …… 意见不一致 ” 。 5 .Although they began with a small restaurant,they had big dreams... 尽管他们从开小饭店开始 , 他们却胸怀大志 …… 点拨 begin with“ 以 …… 开始 ” 。 - 20 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 假设你是红星中学高三 (1) 班的学生李华 , 请按照以下四幅图的先后顺序 , 用英文写一篇周记 , 记述你和父母一起为爷爷过生日的过程。 - 21 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 注意 1 . 词数 100 左右 ; 2 . 可适当增加细节 , 以使行文连贯。 - 22 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 参考例文： Around the corner was my grandpa’s birthday .To celebrate his birthday, I planned to buy him a sweater as a gift .Early in the morning,my parents and I went to the department store. There were so many sweaters that it was hard to choose one .Eventually a warm sweater caught our eye and we purchased it. To show my love towards my grandpa,I made a birthday cake with the help of my mother.In the evening,we got together to celebrate my grandpa ’ s birthday.With candles lit,we sang happily. Only then did we have time to take photos of the whole family.When I saw tears of happiness in Grandpa’s eyes ,I was filled with happiness. - 23 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 话题 2 : 语言学习 A 语篇导读 当作者和儿子来到美国的新泽西州时 , 曾被儿子的幼儿园老师教训了一顿 , 但作者仍然认为儿子不应该只学英语而忘掉母语。懂两门语言让儿子在以后的生活中受益匪浅。 About 30 years ago,I left Cuba for the United States with my son.After getting settled finally in Brunswick,New Jersey,I enrolled ( 注册 ) my son in kindergarten.Several weeks later,my son ’ s teacher asked me to meet him at his office. In the teacher ’ s office, an exchange of greetings was followed by his questions :“Is your son mentally retarded ( 弱智的 )?Does he suffer from any kind of mental disability?”   - 24 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Was he talking about my wonderful Scola?No,no,it can ’ t be.What a helpless,lonely moment!I told him that Scola was a quiet,sweet little boy,instead.I asked him why he was asking me all these questions. My son could not follow the teacher ’ s directions,he told me,and thus,Scola was disrupting the class.Didn ’ t he know my son did not speak English yet? He was angry:“Why hasn ’ t your son been taught to speak English?Don ’ t you speak English at home?” - 25 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 No,I didn ’ t speak English at home,I replied. I was sure my son would learn English in a couple of months ,and I didn ’ t want him to forget his native language.Well,wrong answer!What kind of person would not speak in English to her son at home and at all times?“Are you one of those people who come to this country to save dollars and send them back to their country,never wanting to be a part of this society?”   Needless to say ,I tried to tell him I was not one of “those people”.Then he told me the meeting was over,and I left.   - 26 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 As I had expected,my son learned to speak English fluently before the school year was over.He went on to graduate from college and got a job,earning close to six figures.He travels widely and leads a well- adjusted,contented life.And he has benefited from being bilingual ( 双语的 ). Speaking more than one language allows people to communicate with others;it teaches people about other cultures and other places—something very basic and obviously lacking in the “educator” I met in New Jersey. - 27 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .The teacher asked the author to his office 　　　 .   A.to discuss Scola ’ s in-class performance B.to get Scola enrolled in kindergarten C.to find a language partner for Scola D.to work out a study plan for Scola 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。根据作者儿子的老师和作者交流的内容可知 , 他们讨论的是儿子在课堂上的表现。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 28 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .What does the underlined word “disrupting” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Breaking . 　　　　　　　 B.Following . C.Attending . D.Disturbing . 答案 解析 解析 关闭 词义猜测题。由第四段第一句可知 , 作者的儿子跟不上老师的课 , 因此扰乱了课堂 , 故 disrupting 的含义为 disturbing 。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 29 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .The author ’ s attitude towards being bilingual may best be described as 　　　 .   A.critical B.casual C.positive D.passive 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知 , 作者对于会说两种语言持积极的态度。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 30 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .This text is likely to be selected from a book of 　　　 .   A.medicine B.education C.geography D.history 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。由于整篇文章都是在谈论关于学习语言的事情 , 故应选自有关教育的书籍。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 31 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 ....an exchange of greetings was followed by his questions... …… 互相问候之后他就提出了问题 …… 点拨 an exchange of greetings “ 互相问候 ”;be followed by “ 跟随着 ” 。 2 .I was sure my son would learn English in a couple of months... 我确信几个月之后我儿子就会学英语 …… 点拨 be sure (that)... 表示 “ 认为 …… 一定会 …… ”, 主语必须是人 ,that 可省略。 be sure of 表示 “ 确信 ; 对 …… 有把握 ”, 后接名词、代词或动词 - ing 形式 , 表示主语对客观事物有肯定的认识和判断 , 主语必须是人。 be sure to do 表示 “ 一定 , 肯定 ”, 往往表示局外人的推测或评论 , 主语不一定是人。如 : He is sure to win. 他一定会赢的。 ( 表示说话人的看法 ) a couple of “ 两个 ; 几个 ”, 后面接复数名词。 - 32 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .Needless to say... 不用说 / 不必说 / 很显然 …… 点拨 needless to say 表示 “ 不用说 , 很显然 , 毫无疑问 ”, 相当于 undoubtedly 。如 : The problem,needless to say,is the cost involved. 不用说 , 问题是所涉及的费用。 - 33 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 B (2014· 课标全国 Ⅱ ,C) 语篇导读 为了让自己的孩子更多地接触和学习汉语 , 了解汉语文化 , 越来越多的美国家庭希望寻找中国互惠生。预计在接下来的几年里 , 美国父母对于中国互惠生的需求量将继续增大。 One of the latest trends( 趋势 ) in American childcare is Chinese au pairs.Au Pair in Stamford,Conn.,for example,has got increasing numbers of requests for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4,000 since 2004.And that ’ s true all across the country. - 34 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 “ I thought it would be very useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age, ”Joseph Stocke,the managing director of a company,says of his 2-year-old son.“ I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future. ”After only six months of being cared for by a 25-year-old woman from China,the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions,his dad says.   Li Drake,a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband,had another reason for looking for an au pair from China:She didn ’ t want her children to miss out on their roots.“Because I am Chinese,my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to( 接触 ) the language and culture,”she says. - 35 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 “Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom.”says Suzanne Flynn,a professor in language education of children.“But parents must understand that just one year with an au pair is unlikely to produce wonders. Complete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.”   The popularity of au pairs from China has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children to learn Chinese.It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.   - 36 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .What does the term “au pair” in the text mean? A.A mother raising her children on her own. B.A child learning a foreign language at home. C.A professor in language education of children. D.A young foreign woman taking care of children. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。由第一段第一句中的 childcare 可推知 ,au pair 与照看孩子有关 , 故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 37 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them 　　　 .   A.to live in China some day B.to speak the language at home C.to catch up with other children D.to learn about the Chinese culture 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由第三段最后一句中的 “...I wanted the children to keep exposed to the language and culture...” 可知 , 她让孩子学习汉语的目的是让孩子接触汉语这门语言并了解中国文化 , 故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 38 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .What can we infer from the text? A.Learning Chinese is becoming popular in America. B.Educated women do better in looking after children. C.Chinese au pairs need to improve their English skills. D.Children can learn a foreign language well in six months. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。由最后一段可推知 , 中国互惠生在美国家庭需求量的增大表明了汉语在美国越来越受到青睐。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 39 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 .I thought it would be very useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age... 我认为对他来说早些学习汉语是很有用处的 …… 点拨 此复合句中主句为 I thought, 后面为其宾语从句 , 连词 that 已经被省略掉。在宾语从句中 it 为形式主语 , 真正的主语为不定式结构。 2 .I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future. 我至少想给他机会让他在未来使用这门语言。 点拨 would like to do sth .“ 想要做某事 ”;at least“ 至少 ”;give sb.the chance to do sth .“ 给某人做某事的机会 ” 。 - 40 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .Complete mastery demands continued learning... 完全的掌握需要持续的学习 …… 点拨 句中 complete 表示 “ 完全的 , 彻底的 ” 。 mastery 为 master 的名词形式 , 意为 “ 掌握 ” 。 continued 做定语 , 表示 “ 持续的 , 延续的 ” 。 4 .the increasing numbers of American parents 越来越多的美国父母 点拨 the increasing numbers of American parents 相当于 more and more American parents 。 - 41 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 假定你是李华 , 你的英国朋友 Mike 给你写了一封电子邮件 , 说他现在汉语学得不够好 , 不知如何提高。请你给他回复一封电子邮件 , 提一些关于如何学好汉语的建议。内容包括 : 1 . 邮件已经收到 ; 2 . 建议课内外多说、多看、多听汉语 ; 3 . 建议同学之间进行汉字听写比赛等。 注意 词数 100 左右。 参考词汇 : 汉字听写比赛 Chinese character dictation competition - 42 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 参考例文： Dear Mike, I have received your letter and know you want to learn Chinese.Needless to say , it is a difficult task for many people to learn a foreign language well.Here are some tips for you. First of all,you should spend more time practising,listening and speaking Chinese as often as possible .Secondly, it is very useful to watch a couple of Chinese films every week to get your Chinese improved . - 43 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Thirdly,I think you may try to sign up for some contests,for instance,the Chinese character dictation competitions. The valuable experience will be beneficial to you. Complete mastery demands continued learning .I am sure only if you practise a lot can you master it. Yours, Li Hua - 44 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 话题 3 : 涉外活动 A (2014· 浙江 ,B) 语篇导读 不同的民族、不同的国家 , 风俗习惯各异。本文为我们展示了世界上四个有代表性的国家的不同的风俗习惯和社交礼仪 , 为我们同外宾进行商业往来提供了有益的借鉴。 Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries. - 45 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 In Brazil Brazilians are warm and friendly.They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder .People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses.Schedules tend to be flexible,with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe,be on time.Meals can stretch for hours— there ’ s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil .Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon.Brazilians are social,preferring face-to-face communication over emails or phone calls.   - 46 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 In Singapore Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small,polite bow.Business cards should be offered and received with two hands.Arriving late is considered disrespectful.So be on time.Efficiency ( 效率 ) is the goal,so meetings and dealings often are fast- paced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions,even when the subject is about money.Rank is important and authority is respected.This determines how people interact in meetings.For example,people avoid disagreeing outright with someone of a higher rank. - 47 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 In the United Arab Emirates In the UAE,status is important,so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So do not pull away from the handshake.Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress.Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows( 肘部 ) and down to the knees.People do not avoid entertaining in their homes,but they also hold business meals at restaurants.Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are one-to- one,if your host offers you coffee,you should refuse.It might seem odd,but it is a cultural tradition.Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.   - 48 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 In Switzerland The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name.They also are respectful of private lives.You should be careful not to ask about personal topics.Punctuality ( 守时 )is vital,something that comes from a deep respect for others ’ time.Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe.They also have clear structure in their companies.Higher -ups make the final decisions,even if others might disagree.Neat,clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners.They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table.It is polite to finish the food on your plate. - 49 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .The passage is mainly about 　　　 .   A.communication types B.the workplace atmosphere C.customs and social manners D.living conditions and standards 答案 解析 解析 关闭 主旨大意题。以四个具有代表性的国家为例 , 介绍了他们的风俗习惯和社交礼仪 , 故选 C 项 , 其他三项均偏离主题。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 50 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss? A.They put efficiency in the first place. B.They dislike face-to-face communication. C.They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible. D.They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由小标题 In Singapore 下的第七、八、九句话可知 : 在新加坡等级森严 , 上级受到尊敬 , 这也决定了在会议中人们如何互动交流 , 例如 , 人们避免直率地反对他们的上级。故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 51 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .In the UAE,when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered? A.When greeting seniors. B.When meeting the host alone. C.When attending a presentation. D.When dining with business partners. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由小标题 In the United Arab Emirates 下的 “When meetings are one-to- one,if your host offers you coffee,you should refuse.” 可知。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 52 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table? A.In Brazil. B.In Singapore. C.In the United Arab Emirates. D.In Switzerland. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由最后一段倒数第二、三句话可知 : 瑞士人遵守正式的餐桌礼仪。他们的手要放在餐桌上 , 肘部要离开桌面。故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 53 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 ....it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. …… 对他们来说触摸对方的肩膀是很常见的。 点拨 it is common for sb.to do sth . 表示 “ 对某人来说做某事很常见 ” 。 it 做形式主语 , 不定式做真正的主语。 2 ....there ’ s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. …… 在巴西没有匆忙吃饭这样的事。 点拨 there is no such thing as... 表示 “ 没有诸如 …… 的事情 ” 。如 :There is no such thing as a free lunch. 世上没有免费的午餐。 - 54 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. 握手的时间似乎比其他地方要长。 点拨 在 “ 主语 +seem+(to be)+ 表语 ” 结构中 , 表语多为名词或形容词 , 有时也可以是其他词或短语 , 用以说明主语的特征或状态。类似的句式可以用 “It seems that+ 从句 ” 来表示。 如 :Tom seems (to be) a very clever boy.=It seems that Tom is a very clever boy. 汤姆看上去像是个非常聪明的男孩。 - 55 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 B 语篇导读 这是一篇时文报道。中国的快速发展引起了美国中学生的关注 , 为此他们开展了一项名为 “ 中国的未来将会怎样 ?” 的讨论。 About 400 high school students from Western Pennsylvania and the neighbouring state of Ohio joined a heated discussion recently on “ China:What Does the Future Hold?” “It ’ s either going to turn out really good or really bad—who knows?” said Braveen Ragunathan,a senior from an Ohio high school.In his mind all Americans are connected to China in some way. - 56 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 The forum ( 论坛 ) was held in Pittsburgh,once a US industrial center,now facing job-cuts because of competition brought about by globalization. The aim of the forum is to help American students learn more about the outside world.   Elliott Blackwell,a junior at the Neighborhood Academy,said the forum let him know more about how China ’ s economic development will affect America in the future. Some students,although impressed by China ’ s economic boom,expressed uneasiness about the nation ’ s practices and differences from the American way of doing business and politics. - 57 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 “China is a power coming up,so they might challenge us,” Paul Amon,a junior from Oil City High School,said.“I ’ d hope that China can be our partner but I think that we ’ d clash ( 冲突 ) along the way because we ’ re too different,” he added. George Riley,a teacher explained,“The view of China is usually negative and I think that ’ s fueled by the media.” However,some negative feelings are not from the media.Merri Ebel is a senior at East Allegheny High School north of Pittsburgh.Both her parents lost their jobs recently.The company they worked for said it was cheaper to produce goods in China rather than the US. - 58 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 “China is just this big question mark.China was just a big country with millions of people that no one really knew about because it was so far away and our class was more American history based,” she said. For better or worse US teenagers are eager to know more about China ,the forum shows.   1 .From the passage we know that most US teenagers 　　　 .   A.know only a little about China B.know much about China C.know nothing about China D.like China very much 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据第三段中的 “The aim of the forum is...the outside world.” 及第七段说到的人们对中国的否定观点通常源自媒体的影响可推断 , 美国中学生对中国的了解很少 , 因此选 A 项。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 59 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .Many US students expressed their uneasiness about China because 　　　 .   A.China and the US are too different B.China and the US are close partners C.China and the US are enemies D.they know China very well 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。根据第五段的内容并结合第六段的最后一句可知 , 美国中学生谈到中国就会感到不自在 , 是因为中美在各方面的差异太大 , 因此选 A 项。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 60 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .The main reason why China in their eyes is usually negative is probably that 　　　 .   A.their teachers affect them B.their classmates affect them C.newspapers and online news affect them D.the forum affects them 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由第七段可知 , 美国人对中国的否定观点通常源自媒体的影响 , 因此选 C 项。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 61 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .Which of the following from the passage is TRUE? A.The view of China is usually positive. B.The forum is not necessary at all. C.The US and China compete fiercely. D.US teenagers are eager to know more about China. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 理判断题。根据最后一段中的 “...US teenagers are eager to know more about China...” 可知 , 应选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 62 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 5 .What might be the best title for the passage? A.Teenagers in the US B.Job -cuts in Pittsburgh C.Cheaper Goods in China D.China in Their Eyes 答案 解析 解析 关闭 主旨大意题。本文介绍了美国中学生关于 “ 中国的未来将会怎样 ?” 的讨论 , 叙述了在美国中学生眼中的中国的形象和未来的发展 , 因此 D 项最适合做文章标题。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 63 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 .The aim of the forum is to help American students learn more about the outside world. 这次论坛的目的是帮助美国学生更多地了解外面的世界。 点拨 The aim of... is to do...“ 做某事的目的是 …… ”, 不定式做表语。 2 .For better or worse US teenagers are eager to know more about China... 不管是好是坏 , 美国青少年渴望更多地了解中国 …… 点拨 be eager to do sth .“ 渴望做某事 ”, 用来表达内心的愿望与渴望 , 也可以用 be thirsty/longing/dying to do sth . 来表示。 - 64 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 假定你是李华 , 你校与美国一所友好学校决定通过网络开展跨文化交流活动 (Cross-cultural Communication Project) 。你被选为中方代表与美方学校的 Mark 联系 , 请谈谈自己的设想并征求对方的意见。 交流内容要点如下 : 1 . 自我介绍 ; 2 . 饮食文化 ; 3 . 中学教育 ; 4 . 语言学习体会。 - 65 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 注意 1 . 词数 100 左右 ; 2 . 可以适当增加细节 , 以使行文连贯。 - 66 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 参考例文： Dear Mark, Hope all is well. I’d like to make the best of this opportunity to share my plan with you on our Cross-cultural Communication Project. First,it is common to make a self-introduction when communicating with strangers.Second,food culture sharing seems to be the most popular. In addition ,everyone is expected to talk about their opinions about the education in their own countries. Last but not least ,exchanging skills at language study may be of great value to both sides , for the number of people who learn Chinese or English as a second language is on the rise. - 67 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 We are sure to benefit from this project. I ’ m eager to get your suggestions and expecting your plan. Yours, Li Hua - 68 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 话题 4 : 社会公德 A (2015· 湖南 ,A) 语篇导读 许多人的骑车行为很危险 , 许多司机也不尊重骑自行车的人 , 很多行人也不遵守道路行驶规则 , 所有这些都是道路安全的隐患。每个人都应该遵守交通规则 , 安全出行。 Forget Cyclists , Pedestrians Are Real Danger We are having a debate about this topic.Here are some letters from our readers. - 69 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 ■ Yes, many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists.But pedestrians are probably the worse offenders.   People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone,quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere.The rest of us have to evade( 避让 ) them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision.   The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be,at least for the moment,in worlds of their own that are,to them,much more important than the welfare of others. —Michael Horan - 70 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 ■ I loved the letter from Bob Brooks about cyclists( Viewpoints ,May 29).I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads. I was walking across Altrincham Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me. The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used. The police do nothing.What a laugh they are! The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets,fluorescent ( 发荧光的 ) jackets and lights at night and in the morning.They should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them. —Carol Harvey - 71 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 ■ Cyclists jump on and off pavements(which are meant for pedestrians),ride at speed along the pavements,and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.   I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him. Other road users,including horse riders,manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists? It ’ s about time they had to be registered and insured,so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle,or cause an accident,at least they can be traced and there might be an opportunity to claim. —JML Write to Viewpoints of the newspaper . - 72 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that 　　　 .   A.drivers should be polite to cyclists B.road accidents can actually be avoided C.some pedestrians are a threat to road safety D.walking while using phones hurts one ’ s eyes 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。由第一封信可知 , 行人或许才是最不遵守道路行驶规则的。他们过马路时 , 一直在看手机 , 其他人不得不避让他们以防发生碰撞。由此可知 , 行人是道路安全的一大威胁 , 故选 C 项。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 73 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should 　　　 .   A.be provided with enough roads B.be asked to ride on their own lanes C.be made to pay less tax for cycling D.be fined for laughing at policemen 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由第二封信中的 “The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes...” 可知 , 卡罗尔建议骑自行车的人应该使用自行车道 , 故选 B 项。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 74 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .What is a complaint of JML? A.Very few drivers are insured. B.Cyclists ride fast on pavements. C.Pedestrians go through red traffic lights. D.Horse riders disrespect other road users. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。由第三封信中的 “Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians),ride at speed along the pavements...” 可知 ,JML 抱怨骑自行车的人在人行道上快速骑行 , 故选 B 项。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 75 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .The underlined word “they” in the third letter refers to 　　　 .   A.accidents B.vehicles C.pedestrians D.cyclists 答案 解析 解析 关闭 词义猜测题。由第三封信可知 ,JML 抱怨骑自行车的人不遵守行驶规则 , 所以他们应该登记注册。当与行人或车辆相撞时 , 至少可以追查到这些骑行者 , 故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 76 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 5 .The three letters present viewpoints on 　　　 .   A.real sources of road dangers B.ways to improve road facilities C.measures to punish road offences D.increased awareness of road rules 答案 解析 解析 关闭 主旨大意题。文章列举了三封信 , 它们所陈述的观点都是有关道路危险的事实材料 , 故 A 项内容最符合文意。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 77 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 ....many cyclists behave dangerously. …… 许多骑自行车的人举止危险。 点拨 behave 表示 “ 举止 , 行为 ”,behave dangerously“ 举止危险 ” 。 2 .People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone,quite unaware of what is going on around them. 各个年龄段的人都高高兴兴地在人行道上走着 , 眼睛和手都固定在了手机上 , 丝毫没有意识到周围发生的一切。 点拨 with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone 是 with 的复合结构。由于 glue 和 eyes and hands 之间为动宾关系 , 故 glue 用过去分词形式。要注意此结构中 to 为介词 , 后面要接名词或动词 - ing 形式。 unaware 是 aware 的反义词。 unaware of “ 没意识到 ” 。 what is going on around them 是 what 引导的名词性从句 , 做介词 of 的宾语。 - 78 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 ....think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red. …… 认为他们有特权闯红灯。 点拨 go through traffic lights when they are on red“ 闯红灯 ” 。 go through traffic lights “ 经过有交通信号灯的路口 ” 。 - 79 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 B 语篇导读 文明驾车非常重要。文明驾车能减少交通堵塞 , 能让人们远离生命威胁 , 能让他人心情舒畅。 It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams,the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life,but manners on the road are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage,but to have one in the driver ’ s seat is another matter.   - 80 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Road politeness is not only good manners,but a good sense.It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand,a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting.A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviour of politeness is by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don ’ t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.   - 81 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 However,misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. An experienced driver,whose manners are faultless,told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings .Unfortunately,modern drivers can ’ t even learn to drive,let alone master the roadmanship ( 公路驾车技能 ).Years ago,experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take ( 互谅互让 ) from all road users. It is high time that all of us took this message to heart.   - 82 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .The passage mainly talks about 　　　 .   A.traffic jams B.good manners C.road politeness D.modern drivers 答案 解析 解析 关闭 主旨大意题。根据全文的整体内容可知 , 本文主要讨论了驾驶员行车礼貌的问题 , 故选 C 项。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 83 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .Troubles on the road are often caused by 　　　 .   A.traffic jams B.the behaviour of the drivers C.the great speed of modern life D.terrible road conditions 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句 “It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams,the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life,but manners on the road are becoming horrible.” 可推知 , 道路上的麻烦大多是由驾驶员的不良行为引起的 , 行车礼貌问题正变得可怕 , 故选 B 项。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 84 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .According to the author,a good driver should 　　　 .   A.encourage children to cross the road whenever they want to B.beat back when forced to face rude driving C.be able to recognize politeness when he sees it D.join in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据第二段的最后两句 “But such behaviour of politeness is by no means enough.Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.” 可推知 , 一个好的驾驶员应该能够认可道路礼貌行为 , 故选 C 项。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 85 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .It is not always right for drivers to 　　　 .   A.master the roadmanship B.neglect politeness when they see it C.give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politeness D.encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句 “ However,misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.” 和最后一句 “The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.” 可知 , 鼓动老妇人随时随地穿过马路并不总是正确的 , 故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 86 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 .It is all right to have a tiger in a cage,but to have one in the driver ’ s seat is another matter. 把老虎关在笼子里还行 , 如果让它坐在驾驶员的座位上就是另一回事了。 点拨 It is all right to do sth .“ 做某事是可以的 ” 。 one 指代前面的 a tiger 。 another matter “ 另一回事 ” 。 2 .in answer to an act of politeness 对礼貌行为的回应 点拨 in answer to“ 对 …… 回应 ” 。 to 是介词。 3 .But such behaviour of politeness is by no means enough. 但是这种礼貌行为还远远不够。 点拨 by no means “ 绝不 ; 完全不 ” 。 - 87 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .give rise to unpleasant feelings 引起不愉快的感觉 点拨 give rise to “ 引起 ”,to 是介词。 5 .It is high time that all of us took this message to heart. 到了我们大家把这个信息牢记在心中的时候了。 点拨 It is time that...“ 到了 …… 的时候了 ” 。 that 从句中谓语动词要用虚拟语气。 - 88 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 请看下面的图画 , 按要求用英语写一篇词数为 100 左右的短文。 内容要求 : 1 . 描述画面 ; 2 . 概述其含义 ; 3 . 谈谈个人感想。   - 89 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 参考例文： As we can see from the cartoon ,many people are crossing the street with their eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone , quite unaware of the coming car .They are only fascinated by cellphones , completely ignoring their own safety . Cellphones have brought great convenience to us.However,the overuse of mobile phones also gives rise to some serious problems .With mobile phones,people do not talk as much as before.Mobile phones help people contact friends more easily at the expense of reducing the communication with those next to them. In conclusion ,mobile phones is a useful tool in modern life and should be used properly to improve our standard of living. - 90 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 话题 5 : 环境保护 A 语篇导读 作者和妻子都是环保主义者 , 为了从自身做起 , 夫妻俩决定在一年中完成 365 件不同的环保事项。他们确实做到了 , 并打算将环保进行到底。 Going green seems to be a fad ( 时尚 ) for a lot of people these days.Whether that is good or bad,we can ’ t really say,but for the two of us,going green is not a fad but a lifestyle. On April 22,2011,we decided to go green every single day for an entire year.This meant doing 365 different green things,and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond the easy things.Rather than recycle and reduce our energy,we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task. - 91 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 With the idea of going green every single day for a year,Our Green Year started.My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment.We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps. Over the course of Our Green Year,we completely changed our lifestyles.We now shop at organic ( 有机的 ) stores. We consume less meat,choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we don ’ t need.We have given away half of what we owned through websites.Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice,with no chemical cleaners.We make our own butter,enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.   - 92 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year.We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others.We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet. 1 .What might be the best title for the passage? A.Going Green B.Protecting the Planet C.Keeping Open-minded D.Celebrating Our Green Year 答案 解析 解析 关闭 主旨大意题。通读全文可知 , 文章主要介绍了作者和妻子两人在日常生活中坚持环保的行为和做法。 going green 一直贯穿文章的始终 , 以此为标题最具概括性。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 93 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because 　　　 .   A.they were expected to follow the green fad B.they didn ’ t know how to educate other people C.they were unwilling to reduce their energy D.they needed to perform unusual green tasks 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知 , 这对夫妇坚持过一年的绿色环保生活是非常不容易的 , 因为他们需要完成 365 件不同的环保事项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 94 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year? A.They tried to get out of their ungreen habits. B.They ignored others ’ ungreen behavior. C.They chose better chemical cleaners. D.They sold their home-made food. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段内容可知 , 在这个绿色环保年中 , 作者及其妻子二人做了大量的事情 , 设法摆脱了原来那些不利于环境保护的生活习惯。 答案 解析 关闭 A - 95 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.The government will give support to the green project. B.The couple may continue their project in the future. C.Some people disagree with the couple ’ s green ideas. D.Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知 , 这一年的环保生活改变了夫妇二人的思想 , 他们为自己有机会保护环境、教育他人而心存感激 , 并坚信人类有力量改变现状、保护我们居住的星球。由此可推断 , 这对夫妇很可能在未来将环保进行到底。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 96 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 .We consume less meat,choosing green food. 我们吃更少的肉 , 选择绿色食物。 点拨 choosing green food 是动词 - ing 形式短语 , 在句中做状语 , 表示伴随的状况。动词 - ing 形式做状语属于书面表达中较为高级的表达 , 应注意学习与使用。 2 .In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished. 在我们的家庭公司里 , 任何人如果被发现做了不环保的事 , 都可能受到惩罚。 点拨 caught doing something ungreen 为过去分词短语 , 在此充当 anyone 的定语。 catch sb.doing sth . 为固定短语 , 表示 “ 抓到某人正在做某事 ” 。 - 97 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 B 语篇导读 这是一篇议论文 , 主要讲述了人类活动对水资源的影响以及如何节约用水。 Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger,but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving ( 铺砌 ) a road can lead to less usable fresh water.A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater.Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers.It comes from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave,the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.   - 98 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages( 短缺 ).Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts ( 干旱 ) than areas with more rainfall,but in any case,good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs. Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference,too. In the United States,a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day!This shows how much we depend on water to live,but there ’ s a lot we can do to lower the number.   - 99 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 You can take steps to save water in your home. To start with,use the same glass for your drinking water all day.Wash it only once a day.Run your dishwasher ( 洗碗机 ) only when it is full.Help your parents fix any leaks in your home.You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away.   - 100 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 1 .Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater? A.Using river water. B.Throwing batteries away. C.Paving parking lots. D.Throwing rubbish into lakes. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 细节理解题。从第一段的最后一句可知 : 我们修的路和停车场越多 , 流入地下的水就会越少。故选 C 项 ( 铺砌停车场 ) 。 答案 解析 关闭 C - 101 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 2 .What can be inferred from the text? A.All water shortages are due to human behaviour . B.It takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs. C.There is much we can do to reduce family size. D.The average family in America makes proper use of water. 答案 解析 解析 关闭 推理判断题。根据第二段中的 good management 、第三段中的 the way we use water every day 以及第四段中的 “...take steps to save water in your home...” 可知 , 为满足我们用水的需求 , 需要做的努力还有很多。故选 B 项。 答案 解析 关闭 B - 102 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .The last paragraph is intended to 　　　 .   A.show us how to fix leaks at home B.tell us how to run a dishwasher C.prove what drinking glass is best for us D.suggest what we do to save water at home 答案 解析 解析 关闭 目的意图题。最后一段的第一句表明了作者的意图 —— 在家里你可以采取措施节约用水。故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 103 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 4 .The text is mainly about 　　　 .   A.why paving roads reduces our water B.how much we depend on water to live C.why droughts occur more in dry climates D.how human activity affects our water supply 答案 解析 解析 关闭 主旨大意题。第一段的第一句就是文章的主题所在 : 使用太多的水或者把垃圾扔到河里是人类可能让水供给处于危险的明显方式 , 但我们也以不明显的方式影响着我们的水供给。后面的内容主要围绕人类如何影响水资源展开的。故选 D 项。 答案 解析 关闭 D - 104 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 靓点词句点拨 1 .Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger,but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. 使用太多的水或者把垃圾扔到河里是人类可能让水供给处于危险的明显方式 , 但我们也以不明显的方式影响着我们的水供给。 点拨 put...in danger“ 使 …… 处于危险之中 ” 。 2 .The more roads and parking lots we pave,the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater. 我们铺砌的道路和停车场越多 , 能流入地面而成为地下水的水就越少。 点拨 “the+ 比较级 ,the+ 比较级 ” 表示 “ 越 …… 就越 …… ” 。 - 105 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 3 .Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference,too . 考虑我们每天用水的方式也能产生很大的影响。 点拨 句中 thinking about the way 为动词 - ing 形式做句子的主语 , 而 we use water every day 为 the way 的定语。 make a big difference“ 产生很大的影响 ” 。 4 .You can take steps to save water in your home. 你可以在家采取措施来节约用水。 点拨 take steps“ 采取措施 ”, 也可用 take action 或 take measures 来表示 ,to save water 为动词不定式做目的状语。 take steps to do sth . 是写环保类话题作文时常用的结构。 - 106 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 假如你是李华。最近 , 为了保护环境 , 你校学生会组织开展了 “ 构建低碳校园 ” 活动。你的美国朋友 David 知道这一情况后很感兴趣 , 发邮件向你了解具体情况。请你根据以下提示给他回一封电子邮件 : 1 . 日常出行时如何减少碳排放 ; 2 . 在餐厅就餐时如何节约粮食 ; 3 . 在寝室和教室如何节约水、电等。 注意 1 . 词数 100 左右 ; 2 . 可以适当增加细节 , 以使行文连贯。 - 107 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 参考例文： Dear David, In your last email,you showed great interest in the activity I mentioned in our school, “Building a low-carbon campus”, which aims at protecting the environment .Now I ’ ll tell you something about it in detail . First of all,we advocate walking or riding bikes instead of driving a car.Secondly,we consume less meat,choosing green food.In the school canteen, anyone caught not eating up what is bought will be punished. Thirdly,we should not leave the lights on in the daytime and leave water running after washing. - 108 - 话题 1 话题 2 话题 3 话题 4 话题 5 精品阅读 话题写作 In a word , building a low-carbon campus is not an easy thing.We are sparing no effort to do every little thing to achieve the goal. Yours, Li Hua