Like Father, Like Son
(The living room. Friday night. A table and two chairs at front centre. Grandfather and Father, seated at the table, are playing chess.)
Grandfather:And...I win!
(Son enters room.)
Father:Not again! Oh look, here comes my boy. How are you, son?
Son:(nervously approaching the table) Erm... Dad, can we talk?
Father:Sure! You know you can always turn to your dad for a chat.
Son:OK. Here it is. I’ve decided not to go to university. I want to focus on my band and have a career in music when I leave school.
Father:(raising his voice in surprise) You can’t be serious! What about your future career as a lawyer?!
Son:I knew you’d say that. You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but that’s only because you are a lawyer.
Father:What’s wrong with being a lawyer? Lawyers help people and are respected by others.
Son:Yes, but I’m not interested in law. I want to work in a studio, not a court.
Grandfather:(looking at Father) Calm down. OK?
Father:(ignoring Grandfather’s words) Stop daydreaming ! Playing in a band is not a job.
Son:Of course it is! The music industry is developing fast now. Making music is a job.
Grandfather:(stepping between Father and Son and raising his voice) Hey! I told you to calm down, both of you!
Father:But I told him to study something useful at university!
Grandfather:(laughing) Easy, son! I remember when you were his age, you said that you wanted to be a professional football player.
Father:And you wanted me to be an engineer!
Grandfather:I just wanted you to be happy, and an engineer—a happy engineer.
Father:But in the end, you just advised me to think carefully.
Grandfather:Yes, and you have found the career that suits your talents. I’m so proud of you. Your son is proud of you, too.
Son:Of course I am, but I have different talents.
Grandfather:(turning to Son) Why don’t you also take my advice and think carefully before jumping in with both feet?
Son:Well, I could try...
Grandfather:If you go to university and play music at the same time, you will have two options for your future. And I’m sure playing in a band will help you make lots of new friends at university.
Father:Yes, lots of new lawyer friends!
Son:(with a sigh) Dad...
(Curtain)
1. What does the conversation mainly talk about?
A.The relationship between family members. |
B.Grandpa’s suggestion on the future job. |
C.The disagreement between Father and Son in choosing a future job. |
D.The future development of the boy’s music band. |
A.Because he shows interest in it. |
B.Because he doesn’t want to go to university. |
C.Because he wants to have a good income. |
D.Because his grandfather wants him to do so. |
A.The father isn’t serious. |
B.The son isn’t serious. |
C.The father doesn’t understand the son’s words. |
D.The father is surprised at his son’s words. |
A.Give up. | B.Begin something. |
C.Act in a hurry. | D.Do a kind of sport. |
A.The son does not take his grandfather’s advice. |
B.The son is disappointed at his father’s words. |
C.The son and his father reach an agreement. |
D.The father doesn’t agree with the grandfather. |
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A.My cat watched over me in the same way that I took care of her. |
B.A feline (猫科动物) is a marvel of grace and ferocity (残忍) in the same lovely package. |
Longji Rice Terraces
Imagine mountains wrapped in silver water, shining in the spring sun. Summer sees the mountains turn bright green with growing rice. During autumn, these same mountains are gold, and in winter they are covered in sheets of white frost. These are the colours of the Longji Rice Terraces.
These terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to whom Guangxi is home. Starting in the Yuan Dynasty, work on the terraces took hundreds of years, until its completion in the early Qing Dynasty. Reaching as far as the eye can see, these terraces cover tall mountains, often from the bottom to the very top.
So why did these people go to so much trouble to turn the entire mountains into terraces? Firstly, there are few large, flat areas of land in the region. Building the terraces therefore meant that they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice. Secondly, although the region has plenty of rain, the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow. The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.
But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice. The terraces are cleverly designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other. During the rainy season, it is along these waterways that rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour. This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again. These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.
Although modern technology could help produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the people for whom traditions hold much value. This knowledge is passed down through families, which means that new generations continue to use ancient methods of agriculture to maintain the terraces. Today, the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of visitors who come to admire this great wonder created by people and nature working together.
1. What’s the main idea of the text?A.The Longji Rice Terraces will have a bright future. |
B.How people worked in harmony with nature to create the Longji Rice Terraces. |
C.The Longji Rice Terraces are fascinating all around the year. |
D.The reason why Longji Rice Terraces were built. |
A.Beautiful. | B.Common. |
C.Just so-so. | D.Unpleasant. |
A.The terraces’ scenery. |
B.The terraces’ future. |
C.The terraces’ function. |
D.The terraces’ history. |
A.They were built many years ago. |
B.They have become a tourist attraction. |
C.They were built in harmony with nature. |
D.They have brought the locals much money. |
A.To show the terraces are out of date. |
B.To show the terraces are still valuable. |
C.To show the terraces are kept better. |
D.To show why the terraces are abandoned. |
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7. 细读短文并找出文中的拟人句
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THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE
ACT 1, SCENE3
Narrator: Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver, have made a bet. Oliver believes that with a millionpound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.
Roderick: Young man, would you step inside a moment, please?
Henry: Who? Me, sir?
Roderick: Yes, you.
Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir. Would you please come in?
(Henry enters the house.)
Roderick: How do you do, Mr...er...?
Henry: Adams. Henry Adams.
Oliver: Come and sit down, Mr. Adams.
Henry: Thank you.
Roderick: You’re an American?
Henry: That’s right, from San Francisco.
Roderick: May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are?
Henry: Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
Oliver: How is that possible?
Henry: Well, I had my own boat. About a month ago, I was sailing, and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship.
Oliver: And it was the ship that brought you to England.
Henry: Yes. I went to the American consulate to seek help, but...Anyway, I didn’t dare to try again. (The brothers smile at each other.)
Roderick: Well, you mustn’t worry about that. It’s an advantage.
Henry: I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you, sir.
Roderick: Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America?
Henry: I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here?
Roderick: Patience. If you don’t mind, may I ask you how much money you have?
Henry: Well, to be honest, I have none.
Oliver: (happily) What luck! Brother, what luck!
Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me, I ought to be on my way.
Roderick: Please don’t go. You mustn’t think we don’t care about you, Oliver, give him the letter.
Oliver: Yer, I was about to go get the letter.
Wait!(getting it from a desk and giving it to Henry) The letter.
Henry: (taking it carefully) For me?
Roderick: For you. (Henry starts to open it.) Oh, no, you’d better not open it. You can’t open it until two o’clock.
Henry: Oh, this is silly.
Roderick: Not silly. There’s money in it.
Henry: Oh, no. I don’t want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income.
Roderick: We know you’re hardworking. That’s why we’ve given you the letter. (to the servant) Show Mr. Adams out.
Henry: Well, why don’t you explain what this is all about?
Roderick: You’ll soon know. In exactly an hour and a half.
Servant: This way, sir.
Roderick: Not until 2 o’clock. Promise?
Henry: Promise. Goodbye.
1. Look at the pictures and discuss the following questions with your classmates.![](https://img.xkw.com/dksih/QBM/2024/2/23/3439501958004736/3439545155379200/STEM/62c11c083f8b4a079f113067212e6efb.png?resizew=303)
If you have a million pound bank note, what would you do with it?
2. How many characters are there in the play? Who are they?
There are
3. What happened to Henry when he was sailing out of the bay?
A.His boat sank in a storm at sea. |
B.He was carried out to sea by a strong wind. |
C.He was attacked by some bad men at sea. |
D.He jumped into the sea to kill himself. |
A.Henry was penniless |
B.he himself was rich while Henry not |
C.Henry was not English |
D.Henry was an American |
A.Brave. | B.Honest. |
C.Lazy. | D.Shy. |
A.Henry promised to open the letter before 2 o’clock. |
B.The two brothers would like to offer him a job. |
C.Roderick believed that with a millionpound bank note a man could survive a month in London. |
D.Henry only wanted a job because he was penniless in London. |
A.Henry comes from the USA. |
B.He worked for a mining company in America. |
C.He arrives in England as planned. |
D.He wants to find work in London. |
Place | at the brothers’ | |
Main characters | Henry Adams | ●He is a(n) ●He is ●He wants to |
Roderick and Oliver | ●They are ●They ●They ask Henry a few ●They give Henry a letter with | |
Event | The brothers are making a |
9. 教材对接高考:续写微技能——情态动词表达情感变化
A.写出句中的情态动词并体会其表达的情感
(1) Young man,
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(3) Well, I
(4) Well, you
B.在课文中找出表示情绪变化的含有情态动词的句子
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5 . About thirty years ago, Switzerland-based artist Klaus Littmann came across a great drawing titled The Unending Attraction of Nature by Austrian artist and architect Max Peintner. The drawing displays a scene in which nature is so separate (分开的) from the environment that it becomes just a small area of ground, protected for amusement.
“When I first saw the pencil drawing, I was interested. I knew that one day this work would be the starting point for a major art project in public space,” says Littmann. Now, decades later, Littmann has achieved the vision with the installation (大型艺术作品) of FOR FOREST: The Unending Attraction of Nature. The installation sets a native central European forest in the middle of Worthersee Football Stadium in Klagenfurt, with almost 300 trees planted, some weighing up to six tons each.
In the face of climate crisis and deforestation, FOR FOREST comes with a more pressing urgency. As explained in a statement about the installation, “In support of today’s most pressing issues about climate change and deforestation, FOR FOREST aims to challenge our perception of nature and question its future. It reminds us that nature may someday only be found in special places, as is already the case with animals in zoos.”
Overseen by Enea Landscape Architecture, the forest is made up of a diverse range of species. This attracting panorama (全景) will pave the way for a whole new view and understanding of forests.
In a short video about the work, Littmann says his goal is never to make something that will last forever; rather, he says, “My goal is for this picture to remain in people’s head for a lifetime.”
1. Why is FOR FOREST meaningful?A.It has protected various rare plants. | B.It is Austria’s greenest artistic work. |
C.It warns us of environmental issues. | D.It has greatly promoted local tourism. |
MY AMAZING NAADAM EXPERIENCE
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. The festival falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, usually lasting for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch!
On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes. Some were feeding their horses, some were practising archery, and others were chatting or taking photographs. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground. After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles. I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farther. At first, I was a little worried about the children’s safety, but Burin said, “Don’t worry. They’ve been riding horsed all their lives. They’ll be just fine.” That was the moment I started to understand why people say “Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture”.
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I can’t wait!
1. What does Naadam mean?2. In the passage, the author describes what he sees and hears while attending
3. (1).The Naadam Festival usually lasts for a week.
(2).The Naadam Festival has a history of several hundred years.
(3).Mongolian wrestling is the same as the wrestling in the Olympic Games.
(4).At the Naadam Festival, of the three events, the author likes wrestling best.
4. How long does the Naadam Festival last?
A.2 days. | B.3 days. | C.4 days. | D.5 days. |
A.has a long history |
B.only allows men to take part in |
C.has only three events |
D.falls on the fifth day of the sixth month |
A.Mongolian wrestling is the same as the wrestling in the Olympic Games. |
B.The archery was my favorite part of the three sports events. |
C.The riders were boys and girls because they are lighter. |
D.I was not worried about the children’s safety at all. |
7 . The Million Pound Bank Note
Narrator: Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliverhave made a bet. Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a mancould live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.Roderick: Young man, would you step inside amoment, please?
Henry: Who? Me, sir?
Roderick: Yes, you.
Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir. Would you please come in?
(Henry enters the house.)
Roderick: How do you do, Mr ... er ...?
Henry: Adams. Henry Adams.
Oliver: Come and sit down, Mr Adams.
Henry: Thank you.
Roderick: You're an American?
Henry: That's right, from San Francisco.
Roderick: May we ask what you're doing in this country and what your plans are?
Henry: Well, I can't say that I have any plans.As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
Oliver: How is that possible?
Henry: Well, I had my own boat. About a month ago, I was sailing, and towards night. I found myself carried out to sea by astrong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship.
Oliver: And it was the ship that brought you to England.
Henry: Yes, I went to the American consulate to seek help, but ... Anyway, I didn't dare to try again. (The brothers smile at eachother;)
Roderick: Well, you mustn't worry about that. It's an advantage.
Henry: I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir.
Roderick: Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America?
Henry: I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here?
Roderick: Patience. lf you don't mind, may I ask youhow much money you have?
Henry: Well, to be honest, I have none.
Oliver: (happily) What luck! Brother, what luck!
Henry:Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don't think it's very funny. Now if you'll excuse me, I ought to be on myway.
Roderick: Please don't go. You mustn't think we don't care about you. Oliver, give him the letter.
Oliver: Yes, I was about to go get the letter. Wait! (getting it from a desk and giving it to Henry) The letter.
Henry: (taking it carefully) For me?
Roderick: For you. (Henry starts to open it.) Oh, no, you'd better not open it. You can't open ituntil two o'clock.
Henry: Oh, this is silly.
Roderick: Not silly. There's money in it.
Henry: Oh, no. I don't want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income.
Roderick: We know you're hard-working. That's why we've given you the letter. (to the servant) Show Mr Adams out.
Henry: Well, why don't you explain what this is all about?
Roderick: You'll soon know. In exactly an hour and a half.
Servant: This way, sir.
Roderick: Not until 2 o'clock. Promise?
Henry: Promise. Goodbye.
1. Identify True or False
(1)Henry opened the letter before 2 o’clock.
(2)Henry felt unhappy when the two brothers gave him the letter.
(3)Roderick believed that with a million pound bank note a man could survive a month.
(4)Henry only wanted a job because he was penniless in London.
(5)The two brothers would like to offer him a job.
2. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.Two rich gentlemen made a bet on a million pound bank note. |
B.How did Henry Adams land in London? |
C.Henry Adams was puzzled about the note. |
D.Why did the two rich gentlemen choose Henry Adams? |
A.His boat sank in a storm at sea. |
B.He was carried out to sea by a strong wind. |
C.He was attacked by some bad men at sea. |
D.He jumped into the sea to kill himself. |
A.Henry Adams owned a large mining company |
B.Henry Adams paid nothing for the trip to Britain |
C.Henry Adams opened the letter at once |
D.Henry Adams was an American who lived in New York |
8 . MOTHER OF TEN THOUSAND BABIES
“Life is precious.... To a person nothing is more precious than their life, and if they entrust me with that life, how could I refuse that trust saying I’m cold, hungry, or tired?” These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this amazing woman, and what carried her through a life of hard choices.
As a five-year-old girl, Lin Oiaozhi was deeply affected by her mother’s death. At age 18, instead of following the traditional path of marriage like the majority of girls, she chose to study medicine. “Why should girls learn so much? Finding a good husband should be their final goal!” her brother complained, thinking of the high tuition fees. She responded, “I’d rather stay single to study all my life!”
Eight years later, Lin graduated from PekingLin Qiaozhi (1901-1983) Union Medical College (PUMC) with the WenhaiScholarship, the highest prize given to graduates, She immediately became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve. After working for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She greatly impressed her American colleagues, who invited her to stay. DrLin, however, rejected the offer. She wanted to serve the women and children at home. In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman ever to be appointed director of the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital, but just a few months later, the department was closed because of the war. Thinking of all the people still in need of help, Dr Lin opened a private clinic. She charged very low fees to treat patients and often reduced costs for poor patients. At times she was even seen riding a donkey to faraway villages to provide medical care.
The new People’s Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. In 1954, she was elected to the first National People’s Congress and, over the next several decades, she held many important positions. Her heart, however, was elsewhere. She was more interested intending patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors. “The OB-GYN department cares for two lives,” she told new staff in her department. “As doctors, we should be responsible for the patients and treat them as our sisters.”
Though Lin Oiaozhi never married, she was known as “the mother of ten thousand babies”, having delivered over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. DrLin did not retire until the day she died, 22 April 1983. Since she had no children of her own, she left her savings to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors. And even as she lay dying, her final thoughts were for others.“I’m ready to go,” she said. “Don’t try to rescue me any more. Don’t waste the medicine any more.”
1. 阅读课文,将段落与其主旨大意相匹配a.Although she never married, Lin was known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”. b.Although she held important positions, Lin was more responsible for the patients. c.The principle of Dr Lin Qiaozhi helped her make hard choices. d.When young, Lin chose to study instead of getting married. e.Lin chose to return to her homeland instead of staying in the US. |
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2. When Lin was 18 years old, ________.
A.it was common for girls to stay single to study |
B.her brother supported her to carry on with her career |
C.finding a good husband was her final goal |
D.she had to pay high tuition fees to study medicine |
A.Because China was at war at that time. |
B.Because she was the first Chinese woman to be appointed of that department. |
C.Because her American colleagues invited her to study in the USA. |
D.Because she wanted to open her own private clinic. |
A.Over 50,000. | B.Not more than 50,000. |
C.10,000. | D.50,000. |
A.When Lin graduated from PUMC, she immediately became a chief resident physician in the OB-GYN department. |
B.In her private clinic Lin treated patients free of charge. |
C.Lin was sent to study in the US after studying in Europe. |
D.When she died, Lin left all her savings to a kindergarten. |