【英语】2018届人教版必修2Unit2TheOlympicGames单元学案设计（19页）

【英语】2018届人教版必修2Unit2TheOlympicGames单元学案设计（19页）

‎2018届人教版必修2Unit 2 The Olympic Games单元学案设计 Warming up and Reading Step 1 Think about the following questions about common sense ‎ ‎1. The five interlocking（紧密相扣的）rings stand for friendship of five continents. What are they? ‎ ‎_____________________________________________________ Asia, Europe, Africa, America, Oceania ‎2. 2008 Olympic mascot _________________________________ Fuwa ‎3. 2008 Olympic national stadium (体育场) _________________________________ Bird's Nest ‎4. Olympic medals ___________ ___________ _____________ ‎ ‎5. How many kinds of the Olympic Games are there in the world? How often are they held? ‎ ‎___________________________________________________ ‎ over 250 sports, every four years ‎6. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? ‎ ‎____________________________ only Greece ‎7. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event（体育项目）? ‎ ‎_______________________________________________ Xu Haifeng ‎8. How many names of the sports items do you know? ‎ ‎_____________________________________________________ ‎ ‎9. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics? B A. 28 B. 32 C. 29 ‎ ‎10. How many gold medals did China get in the 29th Olympic Games? B ‎ A. 50 B. 51 C. 41 D. 40 ‎ ‎11. Which city is the host city of the first Olympics? _________________ Athens What about the next Olympics? _________________________________ Paris ‎12. What’s the motto of the Olympic Games？‎ ‎__________________________ Swifter, Higher, Stronger ‎ What is the slogan (口号) of the Olympic Games of 2008? _________________________ One world, one dream.‎ Step 2 Skimming ‎ What are mentioned (提及) in the passage? ‎ ‎( ) the ancient Olympic Games ‎ ‎( ) the modern Olympic Games ‎ ‎( ) good & bad effects of the OG ‎ ‎( ) the similarities between them ‎ ‎( ) the difference between them ‎ Step 3 Scanning for detailed information ‎ ‎1. Where do all the competitors live? B A. A hotel ‎ B. A special village ‎ C. A restaurant ‎ D. A place hired by competitors ‎ ‎2. Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games? A A. Skiing and ice skating ‎ B. Running and races ‎ C. Horse riding ‎ D. Swimming ‎ ‎3. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? B A. To run faster, jump higher and throw further. ‎ B. To get a great honor. ‎ C. To make the country famous. ‎ D. To make money. ‎ ‎4. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? C A. Because the winner can get medals. ‎ B. Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries. ‎ C. Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals. ‎ D. Because medals are made of gold. ‎ Step 4 Fill in the form ‎ Fill in the form about the similarities and differences between ancient and modern Olympics. ‎ What are the similarities? ‎ How often ‎ Both are held _____________________. ‎ Purpose ‎ Both are held not for ______ but for honor. ‎ Belief ‎ They re the same: ________, ________, ________. ‎ Competitors ‎ ‎_______ are allowed to take part in both ancient and modern Olympics. ‎ Events Some events are the same, such as ‎ ‎_________, ____________, __________ shooting and throwing. ‎ every four years; money; Swifter, Higher and Stronger; Men; running race, swimming, sailing What are the differences? ‎ Ancient Olympics ‎ Modern Olympics ‎ Types of Games ‎ Only one set ‎ Two main sets of Games ‎ The Winter and the Summer Olympics Host country Only Greece any country who wins the competition Competitors ‎ no women or slaves could take part ‎ anyone can take ‎ part if they reach the standard Prize ‎ an olive wreath mendals Events ‎ fewer more than 250 events Step 5 Summary of the interview ‎ The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _________ and the ________ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ____. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the ________ to the ‎ games. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A ‎ ‎______ ______ is built for the competitors to live in, some ________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a __________ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw ‎ ‎_______. ‎ Winter, Summer, held, four years, standard, allowed, important, special village, stadiums, gymnasium, honor, replaced, swifter, higher, stronger Step 6 Discussion: ‎ ‎ Why are there benefits for China to hold the Olympic Games? ‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ Learning about language 学习目标：1. Be able to read the words and expressions correctly.‎ ‎ 2. Master the words and expressions appearing in the studying paper.‎ 学习重点：The word formation 学习难点：The usage of some key words and expressions.‎ 预习案 Ⅰ. 朗读单词词组 （A级）‎ Read by yourself.‎ Turn to your partners to make sure the pronunciations (Read to your partners. help to check the pronunciation each other.)‎ Ⅱ. 根据释义写出单词 ‎⑴ _________________ n.志愿者adj. 自愿的 ‎⑵ _________________ vt. 主办；招待 n. 主人 ‎⑶ _________________ n. 座右铭；格言警句 ‎⑷ _________________ vt. 应受（报答或惩罚）；值得 Keys: volunteer, host, motto, deserve 探究案 ‎1. take part in (正式) + 运动/ 罢工/ 运动会/ 战争/游戏/ 试验/ 谈话(不可用 被动语态）‎ join (非正式)+ 团体, 活动成为一员+ 参军/ 入党/ 入团 join in (正在进行的活动, 有时=take part in )‎ attend (= be present at出席) 参加（会议、听课、报告等）‎ e.g. Last weekend I attended a wedding. ‎ Today women are now taking an active part in social activities.‎ Would you like to join us in our game.‎ His brother joined the army last year.‎ ‎2. bargain vi. 讨价还价 n. 便宜货 bargain with sb for sth ‎（和某人就某事）讨价还价 e.g. I bargained with him for the house. 我和他就这个房子讨价还价。‎ The car was a bargain at that price. 那辆车的价格真便宜。‎ 检测案 II. Complete the passage with the words below. (D级) ‎ athlete admitted compete responsibility olive wreath homeland ‎ Helena was a great ______________ in the 5000- meter running race. She had won many prizes and wanted to _______________ in the Olympic Games. So she practised hard every day in order to be ______________ as a competitor. It didn’t take her long to reach the standard for entering the Olympic Games. This made Helena eager to win a gold medal for herself and her ______________. Unfortunately during the final, she was in front in her race when another competitor pushed her on purpose so that she fell down. Poor Helena lost her chance of a medal but the other woman had to take _________________ for breaking the rules. The judges felt sorry for Helena and gave her a special prize of an ___________________ instead.‎ Keys: athlete, compete, admitted, homeland, responsibility, olive wreath Grammar (1) ---The Future Passive Voice 学习目标：By the end of this class, the students will be able to l Make sense of the situation where the Future Passive Voice should be used and its structure.‎ l Modify somebody or something with the Future Passive Voice either in written or oral work. ‎ 预习案 Read the article to find the body of the structure of the passive.‎ A Notice of Swimmers' Rules Swimmers are required to observe the following rules. Anyone breaking the rules will be punished by a fine of 5-200 yuan. ‎ ‎(1) Nobody is allowed to swim out of the red line. ‎ ‎(2) Swimming suits, life buoys, sunshades, chairs borrowed from here are not to be spoiled or taken away. ‎ ‎(3) No littering. ‎ ‎(4) Swimmers must get out of water before 6 p.m. . ‎ ‎(5) Fishing is not allowed here. ‎ ‎　 The Seaside Police Station ‎ 探究案：‎ ‎1. Discovering the grammar rules Translate or change the sentences below (pair work)‎ ① The people of Beijing will plant more trees and build new roads.‎ ‎ __________________________________________________________‎ ‎ 北京人民将会种更多的书，修建更多条路。‎ ② They will pay more to the athletes.‎ ‎_________________________________________________ the athletes.‎ more will be paid to ‎ ③ They will encourage children to take more exercise.‎ ‎ Children _________________________________ take more exercises.‎ ‎ will be encouraged to ‎2. Discovering the structure ((group work))‎ With teacher’s illustrations, students try to sum up the structures of the Future Passive Voice.‎ ‎1将来时的被动语态表示: ⑴ 动作发生在将来. ⑵ 强调动作的承受者,或不能或无须提及动作的执行者.‎ ‎2. 将来时的被动语态由”shall / will be +过去分词”或 “be going to be +过去分词”构成.‎ ‎3. 否定句: not 置于 shall /will 之后 ‎4. 疑问句式: 疑问词 + will /shall + 主语 + be +过去分词 ‎3. Learn more about the Future Passive Voice (group work)‎ Some old buildings are going to be put down． ‎ The 29th Olympic Games is to be held in Beijing in 2008． ‎ The workers will get paid before the end of December． ‎ These trees are not going to be cut down．Are these trees going to be cut down？Yes，they are． ‎ The machines are not to be repaired tonight．Are they to be repaired tomorrow？Yes, they are． ‎ ‎※表示将来意义的被动结构还有：1．________________；2．______________________；‎ be to be done, will get+过去分词 检测案：‎ Ss finish the rules for the Olympic Games on page 13 and exercise2 on page50.‎ Grammar (2)‎ 学习目标：By the end of this class, the students will be able to do the future study about the Future Passive Voice by themselves.‎ 预习案 ‎ 将以下句子改成被动语态 ‎1. She often waters the flowers every morning.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ The flowers are often watered every morning. ‎ ‎2. He invites me to the party.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ I am invited to the party. ‎ 将来时的被动语态(will/shall/be going to + be done)‎ ‎3. We will send him there tomorrow.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ He will be sent there tomorrow. ‎ ‎4. The rabbits will eat the carrots.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ The carrots will be eaten by the rabbits.‎ 探究案 单选 ‎ ‎1. The Chinese food _________ to be the healthiest in the world.‎ ‎ A. considers B. is considering C. is considered D. has considered ‎ ‎2. John _______, for he went swimming yesterday without permission.‎ A. would punished B. had punished C. punished D. was punished ‎3. The work _________ soon.‎ A. will be finished B. has been finished C. will finish D. finishes ‎4. All those old buildings __________ down tomorrow.‎ A. will be knocked B. will knock C. will have knocked D. knock ‎5. The mistakes in the exercises will __________ the teacher. 　 ‎ A. cross B. be crossing C. be crossed by D. cross by ‎ ‎6. It is said that a new robot _______ by him in a few days.‎ A. designed B. has been designed 　‎ C. will be designed 　 D. will have been designed ‎7. I ________ if I finish the work within one day. ‎ A. shall be praised B. would praise C. will praise D. praise ‎8. Hundreds of jobs _________ if the factory closes.‎ A. lose B. will be lost C. are lost D. will lose ‎9. The water will be further polluted unless some measures ____. ‎ A. will be taken B. are taken C. were taken D. had been taken ‎10. These films _______ until tomorrow morning.‎ A. can't develop B. aren't developing C. won't be developed D. won't develop Keys: CDAAC CABBC 检测案 句子翻译 1. 这项工作很快就完成了。‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ The work will be finished very soon. ‎ 2. 这部新电影将在下周四上映。‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ The film will be put up next Thursday. ‎ 3. 如果我们违反规定，我们将要受到惩罚。‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ We will be punished if we break the rule. ‎ 4. 这条裙子太漂亮了! 会有很多女孩儿喜欢的！‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ The skirt will be liked by many girls for it is very beautiful. ‎ 5. 这个问题将在明天的会议上被讨论。‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ The problem will be discussed at the meeting tomorrow. ‎ 改错 ‎1. A new dress will buy for me next week.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ will buy 改为will be bought ‎2. The factory is built next year.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ is built 改为is going to be built ‎3. The trees are going to transplant in April.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ Transplant改为be transplanted ‎ ‎4. If I will be invited to the dinner, I will be quite happy.‎ ‎____________________________________________‎ will be改为 am Reading II—The story of Atlanta Teaching Aims and Demands: Read the story and Write the ending of the story Teaching importance: try to find the information in a short time ‎ Teaching difficulties: how to write the ending of the story ‎ Teaching methods: discussion, read and write ‎ Teaching aids: multimedia 预习案 Read the text again and then answer the questions below.‎ ‎(1) Who was Atlanta? ‎ Atlanta was ______________________. a Greek princess ‎(2) What was she good at?‎ She was good at _________. running ‎(3) What are Atlanta’s rules?‎ When a man says he wants to ________ me, I will run _________ him. If he cannot run ____ fast ____ me, he will be __________. No one will be __________. ‎ Keys：marry, against, as…as, killed, pardoned ‎ ‎(4) What did Hippomenes think of the men who competed against Atlanta at first?‎ He thought that these men were so __________. foolish ‎(5) What did the Greek Goddess of Love advise Hippomenes to do?‎ Throw an ______ in front of Atlanta when she is running ______. When she stops to ______ it up, you will be able to run past her and win.‎ Keys: apple, past, pick 探究案 ‎1. marry 结婚, 嫁, 娶 ‎ A marry B (vt.)‎ Mary married a rich Frenchman last year.‎ marry A（to B ）和A结婚（把A嫁给B）‎ He married both his daughters to rich businessmen.‎ A get/ be married (to B) 和…结婚/已婚 She has been married for two years.‎ n. marriage 翻译：‎ 1) 他直到五十岁才结婚。‎ 2) Joan就要和John结婚了。‎ 3) Smith和Jean结婚十年了。‎ Keys: He didn’t marry until he was 50 years old. ‎ Joan and John are getting married very soon. ‎ Smith and Jean have gotten married for ten years.‎ 单选：‎ The girl was so proud that she wouldn’t ____ an ordinary man.‎ A. marry with B. marry C. get married D. marry to B ‎ ‎2. amazed= surprised ‎ be amazed at sth ‎ be amazed to do sth ‎ ‎ be amazed that…‎ e.g. I was amazed at Zhang Zhan’s death.‎ I was amazed to hear about his death.‎ I was amazed that he had passed away.‎ amazing = surprising 令人惊奇的 ‎3. promise promise sth e.g. He promised a gift for my birthday.‎ promise sb sth e.g. He promised me a gift for my birthday.‎ promise (sb) to do sth e.g. He promised to buy me a mp3.‎ promise sb that…‎ e.g. He promised that he would buy me a mp3.‎ 检测案 Retelling (1) Sth. about Atlanta:‎ Atlanta, a very beautiful Greek _________, ran the fastest in Greece, but she was not _______ to take part in the Olympic Games. She was angry and decided not to ________ anyone who could not run faster than her. She made a __________ with her father and made her _______ that if a man wanted to _______ her, she would run against him. If he could not run as _______ as her, he would be _______. ‎ Retelling (2) Sth. about Hippomenes:‎ Hippomenes decided to marry Atlanta after he saw her. And he went to ask the Greek Goddess of Love for ________. She promised to help him and _______ him three golden apples. She told him to ________ an apple in front of Atlanta when she was ________ fast. When she stopped to ________ it up, he would be able to run ________ her and win. Hippomenes took the apples, went to the King and told him that he wanted to marry Atlanta.‎ Keys：⑴ princess, allowed, marry, bargain, rule, marry, fast, killed ⑵help, gave, throw, running, pick, past, ‎ 单元知识综合运用 第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ Mearl Jacobs’ body was at the funeral home. The memorial service was 31 for the next day. We 32 in the family room to tell stories, sharing 33 of her. She had lived a life 34 with stories. Most people didn’t know that she had worked for thirty years at Rockwall International to help the homeless, or that 35 she really didn’t care much for baseball, she loved listening to the 36 because her son loved baseball.‎ Before long the 37 turned from stories about Mearl to stories of how she changed and 38 the lives in the room.‎ Her daughter Carol, said, “Just a few hours before Mom died she said she wanted to go home. I asked her if she 39 back to her apartment. She said, ‘NO!’ I asked, ‘Home in Heaven?’ ‘YES!’”‎ A series of love and 40 was realized that night. Mearl had lived a life that affected the young and old 41 . When she did so, you became a different person, a 42 and reformed person. She was 43 that way. She knew how to show the things that really 44 in the life. She 45 for values that she held dear and she always seemed to know how to influence people and to accept them “as is”. He grandkids talked of her 46 acceptance of them, no matter what.‎ Some things have to be seen to be understood, such as love, forgiveness and acceptance. Mearl knew how to help you 47 . She had always shown total 48 to the family and friends – to people.‎ The next day Mearl was 49 the topic. We buried the body, but she lives in all those, present and 50 . She is always there, giving and loving.‎ ‎31．A．canceled B．ordered C．set D．left ‎32．A．gathered B．waited C．cried D．consulted ‎33．A．dinner B．memories C．possessions D．success ‎34．A．mixed B．combined C．compared D．filled ‎35．A．unless B．until C．if D．although ‎36．A．games B．songs C．operas D．stories ‎37．A．argument B．comment C．background D．conversation ‎38．A．rescued B．shaped C．lost D．prevented ‎39．A．meant B．moved C．dated D．went ‎40．A．curiosity B．envy C．kindness D．sympathy ‎41．A．equally B．hopefully C．eventually D．properly ‎42．A．happier B．better C．milder D．ruder ‎43．A．interested B．shocked C．puzzled D．gifted ‎44．A．lacked B．troubled C．mattered D．admitted ‎45．A．made up B．stood up C．watched out D．reached out ‎46．A．unnecessary B．unusual C．unconditional D．unfamiliar ‎47．A．see B．improve C．explain D．remove ‎48．A．appreciation B．devotion C．determination D．operation ‎49．A．almost B．still C．ever D．even ‎50．A．beyond B．behind C．within D．outside 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions using the word “mouth.”‎ For example, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say “Do not bad mouth me.” Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member that they later regret because it hurts that person’s feelings. Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to tell. The speaker might say: “I really put my foot in my mouth this time.” If this should happen, the speaker might feel down in the mouth. In other words, he might feel sad for ‎ saying the wrong thing. ‎ Another situation is when someone falsely claims another person said something. The other person might protest: “I did not say that. Do not put words in my mouth.” ‎ Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. There is an expression for this, too. You might say such a person, “was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from hand to mouth. This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food. ‎ Parents might sometimes withhold sweet food from a child as a form of punishment for saying bad things. For example, if a child says things she should not say to her parents, she might be described as a mouthy child. The parents might even tell the child to stop mouthing off. ‎ But enough of all this talk. I have been running my mouth long enough.‎ ‎51．In what kind of situation will a person say “Do not bad mouth me.” ?‎ ‎ A．When he feels down. B．When he feels regretful.‎ ‎ C．When he is spoken ill of. D．When he feels innocent.‎ ‎52．If a person feels sorry for what he has said, he might say “ .”‎ ‎ A．Do not bad mouth me ‎ B．I really put my foot in my mouth this time ‎ C．Do not put words in my mouth ‎ D．Stop mouthing off ‎53．If a person lives from hand to mouth, it implies .‎ ‎ A．he is badly – off B．he is hard – working ‎ C．he is well – off D．he has enough to eat ‎54．By saying, “I have been running my mouth long enough”, the speaker means “ ”.‎ ‎ A．I have run a long way B．I have been a mouthy person ‎ C．I have learned a lot D．I have talked too much B Besides containing attractive flowers, trees and other plants that beautify the community, eco-friendly rain gardens are healthy for the environment and the people living and working nearby.‎ A rain garden is not very different from a traditional garden. It is just a far more eco-friendly garden. Usually it is built lower than the ground. Rain gardens make smart use of rain and storm water by temporarily holding water from rain and storms and letting it soak（浸人）slowly into the ground before it runs into streams or enters the public drinking water supply.‎ Thus, a rain garden keeps the water, allowing it to be used as needed by plants in the rain garden, rather than flowing immediately into nearby streams and going unused. The water will soak slowly into the ground within a day or two. This creates an advantage that the rain garden does not allow mosquitoes to breed. This is a simple, attractive, and eco-friendly “green” way to treat storm water.‎ What’s more, planting a rain garden helps reduce pollution and improve the environment. Without using expensive machinery and chemicals, rain gardens remove harmful chemicals in the rainwater and cut down on the amount of pollution reaching streams and rivers by up to 30%.‎ Native plants are recommended for rain gardens because they are more used to the locals climatem, soil, and water conditions. They may attract local wildlife such as native birds. Water ‎ your rain garden immediately after planting and once a week, unless you have had at least an inch of rain during the week. Once the native plants establish the necessary root system, it will require little care.‎ Often, local governments and private businesses develop large rain gardens in their yards and in public parks as a way to improve the environment and solve flooding problems. However, you don’t need to be a professional environmental engineer to create a rain garden. As long as you’re eco-conscious homeowners, you can help the environment by building smaller rain gardens in your yards.‎ ‎55．Which of the following is the eco-friendly function of rain gardens discussed in Paragraph 4?‎ ‎ A．They can keep the rain and storm water.‎ ‎ B．They can help reduce the pollution problem.‎ ‎ C．They can be healthy for the people around.‎ ‎ D．They can make the environment more beautiful.‎ ‎56．One of the main reasons why native plants are recommended is that .‎ ‎ A．they cost less and are much easier to get ‎ B．they may attract local wildlife to come ‎ C．they require little care from the local gardeners ‎ D．they are more used to the local growing conditions ‎57．What do we know about rain gardens?‎ ‎ A．They need little water after all the plants are planted.‎ ‎ B．They usually need at least an inch of rainwater a week.‎ ‎ C．They may attract local birds and change the locals climate.‎ ‎ D．They may reduce the water pollution problem by 70%.‎ ‎58．Who are the intended readers of the passage?‎ ‎ A．Homeowners. B．Governors. C．Engineers, D．Educators.‎ C Officials in the Midwestern U. S. town of Joplin, Missouri, say the death from Sundays’ big tornado reaches 116 and that search efforts continue for possible survivors trapped in rubble (碎石). Search and rescue teams are conducting their third sweep through the nearly 10 kilometer – long and one – kilometer wide area of destruction left by the tornado. They are working as quickly as possible while weather conditions remain relatively stable. More storms are forecast for the erea.‎ Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles said there are areas with large piles of rubble that might hold survivors. “We are still finding individuals. We did rescue seven individuals from underneath rubble yesterday and , of course, we are also finding dead folks as well.” Said mre folks and that is why we are doing these searches. We want to make every opportunity that we can to find everybody that is in the rubble and that has survived to this point.”‎ Randles said the current sweep involves a slower pace that previous searches and that he plans a fourth search, possibly on Wednesday, using specially trained dogs. “We are searching every structure that has been damaged or destroyed in a more in-depth manner, “he said.” I have dogs and dog handlers coming from all over the country do help us in that effort.”‎ Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr said the Red Cross and other volunteer organizations are helping people who were left homeless by the tornado and that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is on hand to help. “Joplin is a great city. We have suffered a ‎ great loss, “said Rohr.” We will recover and we will recover strongly and we have a lot of help and a lot of volunteers to make that easier.”‎ The tornado that struck Joplin was classified by the Natioonal Weather Service as an F – 4, with winds of more than 300 kilometers per hour. It lasted only 20 minutes, but it killed more that 100 people, injured more than 400 others, and destroyed or heavily damaged some 2,000 homes, businesses, churches and a hospital. Authorities have registered more than 1,700 calls about missing people and they hope to resolve most of those cases soon, as victims are identified and survivors come forth and reunite with loved ones.‎ This was the worst tornado to strike the United States in 60 years. It was the latest in a wave of violent storms that have swept Midwestern and southern states in recent weeks, leaving more than 300 people dead an causing more than $2 billion dollars in damage.‎ ‎59．The best headline for this newspaper article would be .‎ ‎ A．Difficulties in the Rescue ‎ B．The Great Loss Brought by the Tornado ‎ C．Search for Survivors After the Disaster ‎ D．Worst Tornado in the USA ‎60．The word “resolve” in Para 5 probably means .‎ ‎ A．cover B．settle C．overcome D．challenge ‎61．The number of death caused by the tornado that struck Joplin reached more than .‎ ‎ A．100 B．300 C．400 D．1,700‎ ‎62．From the text, it can be inferred that .‎ ‎ A．many victims might be under the ruins ‎ B．it was impossible to find out surviors ‎ C．the tornado lasted several weeks ‎ D．the bad weather influenced the rescue greatly D To learn an instrument such as the violin or accordion（手风琴）takes years. The job opportunities for musicians are scarce and competition is fierce. Then why are more people than ever before paying a lot of good cash to get their children the best music teaching they can afford?‎ The secret lies in the influence of music on the whole person. It has been found that learning a musical instrument actually increases a person’s IQ over time. Different instruments and different trypes of music have varying effect, with classical music and the string family coming out on top, potentially increasing you IQ by up to 12 points!‎ When is a good time to start learning music? Experts have found that even the fetus（胎儿）can benefit from listening to classical music. Surround yourself and your family with good music from the first. The Suzuki Piano Method teaches children from the age of 3 years piano, with two lessons per week. From preschool, children can learn to read music and play from sheet music. Progress in learning your instrument is directly proportional（成比例的）to the amount of practicing.‎ Is there such a thing as an unmusical child? Shinichi Suzuki proposes that music is the native home language of all human beings and therefore nobody can be “unmusical”. Of course there are exceptional talents, compared to which others may seem to be slower learners.‎ Is there any benefit for adults in starting an instrument? Apart from the purely relaxing aspect, yes. Learning an instrument can earn even adults additional IQ points, and as an added benefit in ‎ improves your health by reducing your stress levels. Your social life may benefit too, if you are prepared to come out of your box and join occasions such as Ceilidhs (musical get-togethers) or arrange house concerts. It has been established that people who play instruments tend to be more emotionally balanced and more patient with themselves, others and life in general.‎ So go ahead, sign up for that amateur orchestra, dust off your old trombone（长号）or take your first real six-string down from the attic（阁楼）; get out there and play!‎ ‎63．Playing which of the following musical instruments can help increase a person’s IQ most?‎ ‎ A．The piano B．The violin C．The trombone D．The accordion ‎64．According to Shinichi Suzuki, .‎ ‎ A．The progress in learning an instrument depends on natural gifts B．It is too late for an adult to start an instrument C．Every child has a natural talent for music.‎ D．All people can understand and read music.‎ ‎65．What can be inferred from the text?‎ ‎ A．Music can balance our life.‎ B．Music can improve our living conditions.‎ C．Playing instruments can make adults keep their IQ points.‎ D．Playing instruments can help us get along well with others.‎ ‎66．By writing the text, the author mainly wants to .‎ ‎ A．persuade us to send our children to music schools B．express his great interest in musical instruments C．tell us the importance of Music in Development D．invite us to attend Ceilidhs E At the moment when looking round the world, all kinds of dance performances are being offered. There are competitions that claim to be a World Cup or World Championship, and the young dancer or the dance teacher who wants to enter his students might be quite confused. Which is which? Which is of high standard and good quality, and which is not worth going to? First of all it has clearly got to be distinguished between the different styles of dance and the purpose of such competitions. When a person wants to learn classical ballet, he or she would never dream of going to a ballroom teacher. Such a teacher might even have been world champion in his ballroom dancing, but he would definitely not be qualified in teaching proper classical ballet.‎ People in Britain and the USA are taking more interest in modern dance. Dance classes of all kinds are popular; the audiences going to watch modern dance companies are also larger. And perhaps the most popular modern dance company in Britain is the Ballet Rambert.‎ The Ballet Rambert is Britains’ oldest established dance company which began in 1926. In the 60 s the company lacked the money to go on staging big productions. The directors wanted to encourage new talent and to keep up their high standards. A change of direction was necessary. They decided to give the ballet a ‘new look” in 1966. The aim was to provide a chance for new talent – for musicians and designers as well as dancers – and to show dance as a contemporary art form. And although some of the company’s previous fans dislike the change, new audiences came to see the productions.‎ The modern dance pieces and modern music found unexpected popularity. In the 21 st century the Ballet Rambert was a great success in London’s West End. The company became a ‎ focus for new, progressive talent in the art.‎ Then, the Ballet Ramvert started to introduce young people to modern dance by giving performances at schools, which again, was a success.‎ The Ballet Rambert has managed to make modern dance popular while creating original and often avant – garde (标新立异) productions. It can claim to be the oldest dance company in Britain and at the same time one of the most modern!‎ ‎67．If a person wants to learn classical ballet, he or she will go to .‎ ‎ A．the Ballet Rambert B．a ballroom teacher ‎ C．a world champion D．a qualified school ‎68．The underlined phrase “new talent” in Para. 3 probably means .‎ ‎ A．new programs B．new audiences ‎ C．avant – garde productions D．skilled young dancers ‎ ‎69．From the passage we know that the Ballet Rambert .‎ ‎ A．has succeeded in making modern dance popular ‎ B．wanted to become the oldest dance company ‎ C．was once a popular dance company ‎ D．changed old dance into new ones ‎70．This passage is mainly about .‎ ‎ A．the popularity of modern dance ‎ B．the introduction to new modern dancers ‎ C．the development of the Ballet Rambert ‎ D．the high standard of dance performances ‎ 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节：完成句子（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎71．Because I (经历过) the earthquake in Wenchuan, China before, I wasn’t frightened this time in Japan. (experience)‎ ‎72．I was still sleeping (火灾突然发生了), and then it spread quickly. (break)‎ ‎73． (正如我提到的) in my last letter, we can make our dreams come true by working hard. (mention)‎ ‎74． (每次他踢球时), the famous stat is watched by thousands of fans all over the world. (time)‎ ‎75．The sign says “Nobody but doctors or nurses (容许进入) the patient’s room.” (allow)‎ ‎76．On the table (有一只旧信封), which contains many photos. (lie)‎ ‎77．News came from the school office (他已被录取) to Beijing University. (admit)‎ ‎78． (失业) doesn’t’ necessarily mean that you are going to be a social failure. (be)‎ ‎79．I have reached a turning point (我必须决定) what to do and which path to take. (decide)‎ ‎80．If only she (朝前看) and planned better, then she wouldn’t have been feeling so worried. (look)‎ 第二节：短文写作（满分25分）‎ 最近，很多中学生都纷纷开起了自己的博客。一方面，博客可以作为展示自己的窗口，可以释放学习的压力，因此已经被越来越多的中学生所接受。但是，另一方面，很多家长和老师都认为管理个人博客要花相当多的时间和精力，会耽误学习。‎ 请对这一现象在英语博客网上进行简要介绍，并发表自己的看法。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1．词数：100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数；‎ ‎2．参考词汇：开博客open one’s blog Nowadays, it is a common phenomenon that more and more high school students open their own blogs on the Internet.‎