必修4Unit 2Working the land一、閱讀理解A“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”Albert EinsteinIf you have a kid with special needs in the school system, chances are you have e across that saying hanging on a classroom wall. My fiveyearold daughter Syona has cerebral palsy(腦癱) and it means, bined with her munication challenges and sight problems, that standard assessments (and by “standard”， I mean the ones used to assess kids with special needs) arent always an accurate measure of her abilities. By now you have probably heard about Chris Ulmer, the 26yearold teacher in Jacksonville, Florida, who starts his special education class by calling up each student individually to give them much admiration and a high five. I couldnt help but be reminded of Syonas teacher and how he supports each kid in a very similar way. Ulmer recently shared a video of his teaching experience. “I have seen their confidence and selfworth increase rapidly，” he said. All I could think was: How lucky these students are to have such a inspirational teacher. Syonas teacher has an attitude that can best be summarized in one word: awesome. Her teacher doesnt focus on what cant be doneshe focuses on what can be done. Over the past several months, my husband Dilip and I have seen Syonas confidence increase tenfold. She uses words she wouldnt have thought of using before. She recently told me about her classmates trip to Ecuador and was very proud when I understood her on the first try. I actually wonder what the influence would be if we did something similar to what Ulmer does with his students in our home. Weve recently started our day by reminding each other of the good qualities we all possess. If we are reminded of our strengths on a regular basis, we will bee increasingly confident about progress and success.Ulmers reach as a teacher goes far beyond the walls of his classroom. In fact, he teaches all of us to take a moment and truly appreciate the strengths of an important person in our lives.【文章大意】本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者的女兒患有腦癱，與人交流有障礙，在她的老師和家人的幫助下，她重拾自信，開始與人溝通。Chris Ulmer的教學(xué)能幫助他的學(xué)生快速提高自信和自我價(jià)值感?！倦y句分析】By now you have probably heard about Chris Ulmer, the 26yearold teacher in Jacksonville，F(xiàn)lorida，who starts his special education class by calling up each student individually to give them much admiration and a high five.(第三段第一句) 分析：該句為主從復(fù)合句。該句中who引導(dǎo)非限制性定語從句，補(bǔ)充說明先行詞Chris Ulmer；句中the 26yearold teacher in Jacksonville，F(xiàn)lorida為Chris Ulmer 的同位語。 譯文：到現(xiàn)在，你可能已經(jīng)聽說了Chris Ulmer，這位26歲的教師，在佛羅里達(dá)州的杰克遜維爾，他開始了他的特殊教育課程，他給每個(gè)學(xué)生單獨(dú)打電話，給他們許多的贊賞并擊掌鼓勵(lì)他們。1What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AThe cerebral palsy with Syona.BThe saying on a classroom wall.CThe standard for kids with special needs.DThe accurate measure of Syonas abilities.答案與解析：A考查代詞指代。根據(jù)第二段第二句中的“My fiveyearold daughter Syona has cerebral palsy(腦癱) and it means, bined with her munication challenges and sight problems”可知，it指代“Syona has cerebral palsy(腦癱)”，故A項(xiàng)正確。2What can we learn about Chris Ulmer? AHe is Syonas favorite teacher. BHe helps increase his students confidence. CHe uses videos to teach his students. DHe asks his students to help each other.答案與解析：B考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第三段倒數(shù)第二句中的“I have seen their confidence and selfworth increase rapidly”可知，Chris Ulmer的教學(xué)能幫助他的學(xué)生快速提高自信和自我價(jià)值感，故B項(xiàng)正確。3Why did Syona feel very pleased in the fourth paragraph? AShe has developed a positive attitude. BHer mother knew what she expressed. CHer progress was appreciated by her parents. DShe had been to Ecuador with her classmate.答案與解析：B考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第四段最后一句“She recently told me about her classmates trip to Ecuador and was very proud when I understood her on the first try”可知，由于Syona的媽媽在Syona第一次嘗試時(shí)就理解了Syona的意思，故Syona感到非常自豪，故B項(xiàng)正確。4What change has taken place in the authors family?AThey invite Ulmers students to their home.BThey visit Ulmers classroom regularly.CThey feel grateful to people in their lives.DThey give each other praise every day.答案與解析：D考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第五段第一、二句“I actually wonder what the influence would be if we did something similar to what Ulmer does with his students in our home. Weve recently started our day by reminding each other of the good qualities we all possess”可知，我們模仿特教老師Chris Ulmer的教學(xué)方法，在家里互相表揚(yáng)對(duì)方，故D項(xiàng)正確。BBelgium is the land of music festivals. There are rock, pop, world, electronic music festivals and more, so youre sure to find a festival that suits your taste.GroezrockGroezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium. This festival grew from a small event to an international festival that had 33,000 visitors in 2016. If youre into the harder stuff(東西), this is where you need to go.When? April 29-30, 2017. Where? Meerhout. Music? Punk, emo, ska and rock in all its variations. Free? No.Sfinks MixedSfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do besides watching the performances. Good to know for families: Sfinks is a kid-friendly festival, with workshops, storytelling and performances aimed at children.When? July 27-30, 2017. Where? Boechout. Music? World. Free? The festival is free; the camping is not.Graspop Metal MeetingIf Groezrock doesnt seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might. As the name says, this festival is all about metal, rock and punk. In 2016 the festival received 140,000 visitors who came to watch the more than 100 bands performing.When? June 16-18, 2017. Where? Dessel. Music? Metal. Free? No.Genk on StageGenk on Stage is a pop musical with not only a lot of Belgian artists, but also some international names. 80,000 people attended Genk on Stage in 2016.When? June 23-25, 2017. Where? Genk. Music? Pop. Free? Yes.1. Which may kick off the festival season in Belgium?A. Groezrock.B. Sfinks Mixed.C. Graspop Metal Meeting.D. Genk on Stage.2. What do we know about Sfinks Mixed?A .It enjoys worldwide popularity.B. Its mainly targeted at kids.C. It bines fun with culture.D. It features certain types of music.3. Where are crazy metal music enthusiasts most likely to go?A. Meerhout.B. Boechout.C. Genk.D. Dessel.【語篇解讀】本文為應(yīng)用文，涉及音樂節(jié)話題。作者推介了比利時(shí)幾個(gè)重要的音樂節(jié)。1. A【解析】考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)Groezrock部分中的"Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium"可知，Groezrock拉開了比利時(shí)音樂節(jié)的序幕。3. D【解析】考查推理判斷。根據(jù)Graspop Metal Meeting部分中的"If Groezrock doesnt seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might" "this festival is all about metal, rock and punk"可知，對(duì)于狂熱的金屬樂愛好者，Graspop Metal Meeting可能更適合他們；再結(jié)合下文的"Where? Dessel"可知舉辦地是Dessel, 故選D。二、七選五ing facetoface with your inadequacies(缺點(diǎn))can be painful，to say the least._1_ It even makes you question yourself.Your kneejerk reaction may be to get defensive or even dismiss the critique entirely.But handling negative feedback with grace will not only make you look gracious，but it could ultimately help you grow as a person.Heres how to do it.1Be objective about the criticismBefore you jump to conclusions and begin to challenge the other persons opinion，take a step back and look at it objectively.Next time you get a bad review，dont immediately allow your emotions to get the better of you，but rather，take a moment to consider whether the criticism is at all accurate._2_2Avoid unnecessary conflictIf you decide that the point is valid，it may be hard to take.In your disfort，you may feel the urge to criticize the other person angrily and defend yourself._3_3Be open to the idea of change_4_ And it may be because of a concept called “cognitive dissonance” that can prevent us from changing even when thats what we need most.4Ask questionsIf youre open to using the criticism as a springboard to improvement，you will likely need more information._5_ Your emotions will be running high，and you may not be particularly receptive to extra information.However，when you feel ready，it could be worth revisiting the subject with the person who criticized you.Even if you dont agree with their advice，thank them and promise to consider it.AMost of us are pretty stubborn.BThere is no doubt that change is necessary.CBut its best to avoid getting into an argument.DBeing sensitive to criticism leads you nowhere.EIt challenges the way you believe people see you.FGive yourself a chance to really take in the information and evaluate it.GThe initial moment you hear it may not be the best time to ask for more details.【解題導(dǎo)語】聽到別人對(duì)你的批評(píng)也許會(huì)很痛苦，但是如果優(yōu)雅地處理這些問題，自己將變得更好。1E根據(jù)空后一句話可知，空處與下一句是遞進(jìn)關(guān)系，E項(xiàng)“這會(huì)挑戰(zhàn)你認(rèn)為別人看待你的方式”，所以E項(xiàng)符合語境。2F根據(jù)空前的“dont immediately allow your emotions to get the better of you，but rather，take a moment to consider whether the criticism is at all accurate”可知，空處應(yīng)講給自己一個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)真正吸收這些信息并對(duì)其進(jìn)行評(píng)估。故F項(xiàng)符合語境。3C根據(jù)該段小標(biāo)題“Avoid unnecessary conflict”可知，C項(xiàng)“但是最好避免陷入爭吵”符合語境。4A根據(jù)空后的“And it may be because of a concept calledcognitive dissonance that can prevent us from changing even when thats what we need most”及本段小標(biāo)題可知，A項(xiàng)“我們大部分人都很倔強(qiáng)”符合語境。5G根據(jù)空后的“Your emotions will be running high, and you may not be particularly receptive to extra information”并結(jié)合上文可知，空處應(yīng)講最開始聽到批評(píng)時(shí)不適合問更多的細(xì)節(jié)，故G項(xiàng)符合語境。三、短文改錯(cuò)假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯(cuò)誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)()，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉。修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計(jì)分。(2018長春市質(zhì)量檢測一)Dear Bill，How time flies！I went back to school and begin my lesson last month.It will be ten months before I attend the College Entrance Examination，that makes me worried.I failed pass the English test last term because of I had difficulty with it.I will never give up and determine to give myself the second chance to pass them.I will ask my teachers and friends for advices on how to improve it and work out a detailed plan.Besides，I will make fully use of time.Do you have any good ideas？Tell me or I will be grateful to you.Im looking forward to hear from you.Yours，Li Hua【答案】Dear Bill，How time flies！I went back to school and my lesson last month.It will be ten months before I attend the College Entrance Examination， makes me worried.I failed pass the English test last term because I had difficulty with it.I will never give up and determine to give myself second chance to pass .I will ask my teachers and friends for on how to improve it and work out a detailed plan.Besides，I will make use of time.Do you have any good ideas？Tell me I will be grateful to you.Im looking forward to from you.Yours，Li Hua第一處：begin改為began?？疾閯?dòng)詞時(shí)態(tài)。根據(jù)句中時(shí)間狀語last month可知，此處描述的是發(fā)生在過去的事情，所以應(yīng)用一般過去時(shí)。第二處：that改為which?？疾槎ㄕZ從句。此處是非限制性定語從句，that不能引導(dǎo)非限制性定語從句，且從句中缺少主語，先行詞為整個(gè)句子，所以關(guān)系詞應(yīng)該用which。第三處：fail后加to?？疾楣潭ù钆?。fail to do sth.是固定用法，表示“未能做成某事”。第四處：刪除because后的of。考查介詞。because of后面跟名詞、代詞或動(dòng)名詞作賓語，文中其后跟的是從句，應(yīng)用because來引導(dǎo)，故刪除of。第五處：the改為a?？疾楣谠~。該處表示“再給自己一次機(jī)會(huì)”，a second chance表示“再一次機(jī)會(huì)”。第六處：them改為it。考查代詞。該處表示“通過英語考試”，應(yīng)用it代指英語考試。第七處：advices改為advice?？疾槊~。advice是不可數(shù)名詞，故把a(bǔ)dvices改為advice。第八處：fully改為full?？疾樾稳菰~。該句中的名詞use應(yīng)用形容詞修飾，所以把fully改為full。make full use of“充分利用”。第九處：or改為and。考查并列連詞。此處表示“告訴我(你的建議)，我將不勝感激”?！捌硎咕鋋nd句子”，and表示順承關(guān)系；“祈使句or句子”，or表示“否則”。第十處：hear改為hearing?？疾閯?dòng)名詞。look forward to短語中to是介詞，后面跟名詞、代詞或動(dòng)名詞作賓語。四、短文語法填空When Dad told me I was going to take a scuba diver training course, I was really excited.I thought Id be like those people on TV, _1_ (play) with fish.In the pool, Rob, my instructor, demanded that we do what he did.One of the drills _2_ (be) to take our masks off at the bottom of the deep end, replace them, _3_ clear them of water.I wasnt doing that because I couldnt open my eyes underwater or keep water out of my nose.I _4_ (terrify) and made excuse after excuse about _5_ I couldnt do it.Rob walked over and said, “Alaya, you dont have to do this if you dont want to.Nobody is forcing you.” Though I said I wasnt going to do it, my _6_ (foot) carried me toward the pool.With my eyes tightly _7_ (close), I dived in and made my way to _8_ other end.The water felt unnatural against my face.I _9_ (quick) threw on my mask and started clearing it of water.Rob gave me thumbs up.I learned a big lesson: there is nothing to fear but fear _10_ (it)語篇解讀：本文主要講述了作者初次學(xué)潛水的經(jīng)歷及感悟。1playingplay和從句謂語之間沒有連詞，故用非謂語動(dòng)詞。play和從句主語I之間構(gòu)成主謂關(guān)系，故用現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語。2was根據(jù)上文的demanded和本文的整體時(shí)態(tài)，此處用一般過去時(shí)。3and根據(jù)語境可知，take off, replace和clear是三個(gè)連續(xù)的動(dòng)作，故填連詞and。4was terrifiedsb.is/was terrified表示“某人感到害怕”，再結(jié)合下文的made excuse可知，應(yīng)填was terrified。5why根據(jù)語境可知，此處表示邏輯上的因果關(guān)系，故用why引導(dǎo)賓語從句，在從句中作原因狀語。6feetfoot是可數(shù)名詞，此處指作者的“雙腳”把作者帶向游泳池，故用復(fù)數(shù)形式。7closed此處是with復(fù)合結(jié)構(gòu)，即：with名詞/代詞非謂語動(dòng)詞，在句子中作狀語。close和其邏輯主語my eyes之間構(gòu)成動(dòng)賓關(guān)系，故用過去分詞形式。8the根據(jù)語境可知，此處表示“另一端”，故用定冠詞the。9quickly應(yīng)用副詞quickly修飾動(dòng)詞。10itself此處應(yīng)填代詞itself作第二個(gè)fear的同位語，表示強(qiáng)調(diào)。