Unit 3 A taste of English humour李仕才 (必修4Unit 3)【短文語法填空】Chinese are the first people to have tea.One thousand and two hundred years ago，Lu Yu wrote a book called“The Classic of Tea”， 1. is honored as “The Bible of Tea”The book gives a detailed 2. (explain) of the origin，the processing skills and the classification of tea.However，Chinese tea culture goes far beyond tea 3. (it)Take green tea for instance，the ideal temperature of the water should be around 80 degrees Celsius.If the water is too hot，nutrients (營養(yǎng)) in the tea 4. (destroy)On the other hand，if the water is not hot enough，the tea 5. (leaf) won't open and you will miss the pleasantly fresh flavor.So Chinese people are accustomed 6. drinking hot tea.When you visit a Chinese friend，your friend will 7. (constant) add hot water to your empty cup of tea.It is polite 8. (offer) the tea cup to guests with both hands. Of course，the guests should pay respect as well, 9. (take) the cup with both hands.Talking about adding water to the tea cup，there is 10. saying: Wine full，the full cup.Tea half，half cup.For wine，the full cup symbolizes whole heartiness.For tea，the half cup means modesty.【語篇解讀】本文是一篇說明文。介紹了中國茶文化的歷史、喝熱茶的原因、喝茶禮儀、關于茶的俗語。1which考查定語從句。分析該句結構可知，此處為非限制性定語從句，修飾先行詞“The Classic of Tea”，空處為關系詞，指物，故填which。2explanation考查名詞。根據(jù)空前的detailed可知，空處被形容詞修飾，故用explain的名詞形式。3itself考查反身代詞。句意：然而，中國的茶文化遠超過茶本身。據(jù)此可知，空處用反身代詞itself。4will be destroyed考查動詞的時態(tài)和語態(tài)。句意：如果水太熱，茶葉中的營養(yǎng)將被破壞。根據(jù)句意可知，主語nutrients(營養(yǎng))in the tea和動詞destroy之間為被動關系，故用被動語態(tài)；根據(jù)該句結構可知，該句為復合句，在if引導的條件狀語從句中用一般現(xiàn)在時代替一般將來時，主句則用一般將來時，故空處用一般將來時的被動語態(tài)。5leaves考查名詞的復數(shù)。根據(jù)常識可知，該處的茶葉為復數(shù)概念。6to考查固定搭配。be accustomed to為固定搭配，意為“習慣于”。7constantly考查副詞。根據(jù)空后的動詞add可知，空處修飾該動詞，故用副詞形式。8to offer考查動詞不定式。分析該句結構可知，該句使用了“Itis/wasadj.to do sth.”的固定句式，It為形式主語，動詞不定式作真正的主語。9taking考查現(xiàn)在分詞。分析該句結構可知，空處作伴隨狀語，且take與其邏輯主語the guests之間是主謂關系，故用現(xiàn)在分詞。10a考查冠詞。該處泛指“一句俗語”，且saying的發(fā)音以輔音音素開頭，故用不定冠詞a。.閱讀理解AThank you for shopping with usChanged your mind?If you bought your product in one of our stores and have now changed your mind,we will exchange or refund it within seven days of purchase.The product must be:unopenedunusedreturned completely with any free gifts you received with the productGet in touch with your local store with your receipt(收據(jù)) details to arrange your refund or exchange.Your guaranteeThe following are guidelines.We treat each case in its own circumstances.We will always offer you the choice of an exchange or refund if your product develops a fault within 28 days of delivery.To receive a refund,the product must be in an “as new”condition complete with free gifts supplied with it.If possible,please return the product in its original packaging.If your product develops a fault within 12 months of purchase,we will offer a repair service.To obtain a repair for your product,call the relevant helpline number on the back page of this leaflet(傳單).This guarantee does not cover faults caused through accident,misuse or normal wear and tear.Our price promiseIn the unlikely event that you find a cheaper identical product or offer immediately available from another retail(零售) store within 10 miles of your local store we will not only match their price but also give you an extra 10% of the difference.Our price promise also applies for up to seven days after you make your purchase with us;just bring your receipt to claim your refund.1.If you are not satisfied with what you bought,you may exchange it within . A.10 days B.12 daysC.one weekD.two weeks2.What should you bring when you demand a refund on faulty goods?A.Free gifts.B.The leaflet.C.Quality certificates.D.The original packaging.3.How much may you receive if you bought something for $100 while it is sold for $50 in other stores?A.$50.B.$55.C.$100.D.$155.BI'm sometimes told，“You have to make your own luck.If you don't try something，how can you succeed？”This is very true for competitions.There are people who regularly take part in all sorts of competitions with great enthusiasm.These people are nicknamed compers.The motivation for being a comper is obvious：it's about being a winner and being rewarded with a prize.These prizes can be small or large：from a box of chocolates to a new car，a trip of a lifetime around the world，or even a new house.Isn't that worth competing for?Of course competitions that offer money prizes attract entry from millions of people，making the odds of winning very unlikely.But one man who has been lucky is a retired lecturer from the UK called Martin Dove.He is a serial comper and has managed to bag prizes such as a yacht and a racehorse.Martin says：“I've been a comper for 40 years.It's like admitting some addiction，isn't it？”He gets respect from other compers and also admits，“Some people have called me the Master of Comping，the King of Comping，the Guru of Comping.But it's just a word，just a phrase.It's just because I frequently appeared in the media.”For many，winning remains a dream，but they continue to try their luck as there's always a small chance that they might succeed.But what if you do win? Then you have to ask：how am I going to spend all that money? Some people say that “money can't buy you happiness”What do you think?1What does the author mean by“This is very true for competitions”？ACompetitions bring people luck.BOne must be in a competition to win it.CTrying gets people to succeed.DPeople naturally compete with each other.2Who are compers?AThose always standing out in competitions.BThose addicted to entering competitions.CThose often entering competitions for prizes.DThose competing for others' recognition.3What does the underlined word“odds”probably mean?APossibility. BInvestment.CImportance. DAdvantage.4What do Martin's words suggest?AAny job can offer opportunities.BHe has attracted considerable attention.CPersistence is the key to his success.DHe has set a good example to others.【解題導語】本文是一篇說明文，闡述了一種社會現(xiàn)象：有些人總是熱衷于參加各種形式的比賽活動，目的就是獲獎。你是否有過類似的經(jīng)歷呢？【難句分析】Of course competitions that offer money prizes attract entry from millions of people，making the odds of winning very unlikely.分析：本句是一個復合句。that offer money prizes是定語從句，修飾先行詞competitions。 making the odds of winning very unlikely是現(xiàn)在分詞短語作結果狀語。譯文：當然，提供現(xiàn)金獎勵的比賽會吸引成千上萬的人參與，這就使得獲勝的概率變得很小了。1B考查推理判斷。This指的應是前面的“If you don't try something，how can you succeed？”，再結合第二段提到的人們參加比賽贏獎可知，此處指的是對于比賽來說，一個人必須先參與進去然后才有可能贏得比賽，故選B。2C考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第二段中的“There are people who regularly take part in all sorts of competitions.its about being a winner and being rewarded with a prize”可知，compers指的是那些頻繁地參加比賽以獲取獎品的人。故選C。3A考查詞義猜測。根據(jù)畫線詞所在句“Of course competitions that offer money prizes attract entry from millions of people，making the odds of winning very unlikely”并結合常識可知，比賽的獎金是有限的，而參賽的人越多，獲獎的概率就越小。由此可知，odds的意思是“概率，可能性”。故選A。4B考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第三段的最后兩句及第四段的內容尤其是“gets respect from other compers”“Some people have called me the Master of Comping，the King of Comping，the Guru of Comping.But it's just a word，just a phrase.It's just because I frequently appeared in the media”可知，Martin經(jīng)常參加比賽，而且得到了一些大獎并贏得了其他參賽者的尊重，甚至一些人稱其為“參賽大師”、“參賽之王”、“參賽專家”。由此可知，Martin得到了廣泛的關注。故選B。.七選五閱讀(2016·蘭州高三實戰(zhàn))We all,at one time or another,have pretended to be a rock star,singing and dancing along to our favourite song.Most of us have done this in the privacy of our own rooms when we were kids and as adults,in the privacy of our homes.1!I turn on the radio,find a song that I can sing along and pretty soon my arms are in the air and I am moving along to the rhythm.Most of the time,I do this on my way to work. Yes,that is true.I will be in my nice work clothes,jamming while driving or stopping at a traffic light.2.Personally,I love to get lost in the rhythm of a song which leads me to share with you the importance of being silly! The definition of the word silly,according to the dictionary,is:stupid,foolish and nonsensical.3.So they walk around all seriously,which in all honesty is foolish! No one is perfect;I repeat:no one is perfect.I don t care how educated,how thin,how beautiful,how simple,how frugal,how rich,and so on.No one is perfect!4?Life is so short.You never know when this beautiful journey will be over,so why waste a single second on being so full of rigidity(刻板)?Here is a quote,which I think says it all and is a great recipe for life: “Dance as though no one is watching you.Love as though you have never been hurt before.”5,and we had no care in the world so we could do things without worrying about how we appeared to others.However,as we grew up,we lost that childlike innocence.What a pity! A.Are adults the most foolish group of peopleB.So why pretend to be something you are notC.I know many people do not want to look foolishD.I get weird looks from some people and others laughE.When we were kids,we had no idea of what limitations wereF.I sing my favourite,and sometimes I forgot the traffic lightsG.Me?I love to do that when I drive.短文改錯(2016·廣州畢業(yè)班綜合檢測二)The old saying “The early bird catches the worm” show us the importance of planning,working hard and trying constant.To achieve outstanding results,the most people must plan ahead and work diligently to overcome all kind of difficulties.That has been my own experience,either.When I first started at high school,I seldom passed my exams,so I never prepared well.Later,my teacher,Mr.Black,advised me plan everything in advance.She asked me to study hard as well.After a year of putting his advice onto practice,I can now easily pass all my exams.There are no shortcuts to succeed. (必修4Unit 3)【短文語法填空】.A【解題導語】本文是應用文。文章是一家連鎖商店關于退換商品的條款。1.C細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一項條款中的“If you bought your product in one of our stores and have now changed your mind,we will exchange or refund it within seven days of purchase.”可知,這家連鎖商店承諾在滿足條件的情況下,一周內可退換商品。2.A細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二項條款中的“To receive a refund,the plete with free gifts supplied with it.”可知答案。3.B推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一項條款中的“.we will not only match their price but also give you an extra 10% of the difference.”可知,如果你購買的商品比方圓10英里內其他商店的貴,那么這家連鎖店不但補差價,而且還額外支付差價的10%。由此不難計算,如果你用100美元買的東西,其他商店只賣50美元,那么你會收到差價50美元以及50美元的10%,共計55美元。B.【解題導語】本文為議論文,主要講述了“being silly”的重要性,告訴人們要表現(xiàn)真我,不要假裝。1.G由下文“I turn on the radio,find a song that.Most of the time,I do this on my way to work.”可知,“我”喜歡開車的時候做這件事。故選G項。2.D由文中的jamming while driving及“Personally,I love to get lost in the rhythm of.to share with you the importance of being silly!”可知,“我”在開車或等紅燈時會即興唱歌(歌曲),“我”的做法令別人感到古怪。故選D項。3.C由上一句“The definition of the word silly.foolish and nonsensical.”和下一句So they walk around all seriously可知,silly的定義是愚蠢、荒謬,人們都不想看起來很愚蠢,所以他們嚴肅地走路,而這樣,其實很荒謬。且C項承上啟下。4.B由上一句“No one is perfect.”及下文的“.why waste a single second on being so full of rigidity?”可知,要表現(xiàn)真正的自我,不要佯裝。5.E由下文的“.and we had no care in the world so we could do things without worrying about.”“However,as we grew up.”可知,此處講的是在小的時候我們不懂得什么是限制。故選E項。.The old saying “The early bird catches the worm” us the importance of planning,working hard and trying .To achieve outstanding results,the most people must plan ahead and work diligently to overcome all of difficulties.That has been my own experience,.When I first started at high school,I seldom passed my exams, I never prepared well.Later,my teacher,Mr.Black,advised me plan everything in advance. asked me to study hard as well.After a year of putting his advice practice,I can now easily pass all my exams.There are no shortcuts to . 8