4 . 语法填空

Because the mass media reaches so many people, it is a perfect vehicle for advertisers. If an advertisement is placed on a popular website or on TV     1     peak times, a huge number of people will know about the product or service it is advertising. In addition     2     making people aware of a product or service, a successful advertisement will also create a desire to buy，thus     3     (boost) business. ①That is why when a company wants to promote a product or service, it often launches a mass media advertising campaign.

汉译英
高峰时期，黄金时段     4                   许多，大量     5    
使增长     6                             另外，加之，除……之外(还)     7    
句式分析
句式①中 why 引导     8     从句。句意     9    
指点迷津
That is why...意为 那就是为什么……   why 引导表语从句
That’s because...那是因为…… because 从句表示原因
The reason why...is/was that...          ……的原因是……
3.用适当的词填空
That’s     10     I’m writing to apply for the job.(用适当的词填空)
The reason     11     Tom came late for the meeting was     12     he was ill. (用适当的词填空)

5 . 【课本原文】

THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

Near the small town of Grottoes, Virginia, a narrow dirt road goes from the house of Stephen Curry's grandfather to the woods nearby. A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA),   it was along this road that Stephen's grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.

Like his father, basketball star Dell Curry, Stephen spent many childhood hours playing on this muddy basketball court. He probably didn't realise it at the time, but it was where he learnt to be creative and flexible as a player. You see, with every shot, the weak plastic backboard gave way. The bumps and rocks that lined the road under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. Knowing where the ball would go wasn't easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing he learnt. Only shots perfectly aimed at its centre went into the heavy, thick basket. In this way, practising day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills.

Despite his father's successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father's footsteps.   But Stephen carried on. Playing basketball was his dream. He would not give up. He finally ended up playing college ball at a small, little­known school, Davidson College, not too far from where he lived. His creativity and perseverance made him Davidson's star player.

Selected for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warriors. He performed beyond everyone's expectations with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. In 2015, Stephen won his first NBA championship, and he led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.

After receiving the Most Valuable Player award for two years in a row, Stephen explained his philosophy, “I never really set out to change the game... What I wanted to do was just be myself... I know it inspires a lot of the next generation, a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. You've got to be able to put in the time and the work. That's how I got here. That's how I continue to get better every single day. ” Inspiring others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people think of you does not have to influence what you become. Through self­belief, hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop, he has shown that anything is possible.

1. What is the theme of the text about?

A．The Most Valuable Player award has a long history.

B．Success comes from confidence, hard work and perseverance.

C．Stephen is the first NBA championship.

D．Stephen Curry followed in his father's footsteps.

2. When was the “simple basket” built?

A．When Stephen was little.

B．When Stephen went to college.

C．When Stephen's father was a child.

D．When Stephen's grandfather was little.

3. What made the ball go in all directions?

A．Stephen's poor skills.

B．The muddy road.

C．The weak plastic backboard.

D．The bumps and rocks under the basket.

4. What do we know about Stephen Curry?

A．He joined NBA in 2015.

B．He was elected the Most Valuable Player in 2009.

C．He won the Most Valuable Player for 3 times.

D．He won his first NBA championship in 2015.

5. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.

B．More haste, less speed.

C．It's never too old to learn.

D．Rome was not built in one day.

6. 细读课文并找出环境描写的句子
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7. 细读课文并找出人物描写的句子
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6 . 【课本原文】

THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN’T SLEEP

Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose and fell. There were deep cracks that appeared in the well walls. At least one well had some smelly gas coming out of it. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat, and dogs refused to go inside buildings. Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide, and fish jumped out of the water. At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July 1976, bright lights were seen in the sky outside the city of Tangshan and loud noises were heard. But the city’s one million people were asleep as usual that night.

At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Eleven kilometres directly below the city, one of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century had begun, a quake that even caused damage more than 150 kilometres away in Beijing. Nearly one third of the whole nation felt it! A huge crack, eight kilometres long and 30 metres wide, cut across houses, roads, and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Two thirds of the people who lived there were dead or injured. Thousands of children were left without parents. The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000.

Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. About 75 percent of the city’s factories and buildings, 90 percent of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone. Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Most bridges had fallen or were not safe to cross. The railway tracks were now useless pieces of metal. Tens of thousands of cows, hundreds of thousands of pigs, and millions of chickens were dead. Sand now filled the wells instead of water. People were in shock—and then, later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan again. Even more buildings fell down. Water, food, and electricity were hard to get. People began to wonder how long the disaster would last.

But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again.

Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet .With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. The new city has become a home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.

1. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．A terrible earthquake of Tangshan.	B．Before the earthquake of Tangshan.
C．During the earthquake of Tangshan.	D．Damages of the earthquake of Tangshan.

2. Match the main idea with each paragraph.

A．The rescue work. B．The revival of the city. C．Warning signs before the earthquake. D．The happening of the big earthquake. E．The bad effects of the earthquake.

Para.1 ________ 　Para.2 ________ 　Para.3 ________ Para.4   ________ 　Para.5 ________
3. Why were people asleep as usual before the earthquake?

A．Because they didn’t notice anything strange happening.

B．Because they knew well about earthquakes.

C．Because something strange happened in many places.

D．Because they realized the arrival of an earthquake.

4. Why does the author use the figures in Paragraphs 2 and 3?

A．To stress the damage levels of the earthquake.	B．To explain the details of the earthquake.
C．To show the speed of the earthquake.	D．To describe the people’s helplessness.

5. What does the last sentence “Slowly, the city began to breathe again.” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．People who were trapped came to life.

B．The trees turned green.

C．The animals began to breathe.

D．The city returned to normal gradually.

6. What is the mood (语气) of this text?

A．Calm.	B．Pessimistic(悲观的)．
C．Serious but hopeful.	D．Heartbroken but cautious(谨慎的)．

7. 作者在下面的句子中使用了什么修辞手法?
(1)Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt.________
(2)It seemed as if the world were coming to an end. ________
(3)Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. ________

7 . 【课本原文】

THE FRESHMAN CHALLENGE

Hi! My name is Adam and I’m a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge. The first week was a little confusing.

First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones;maths, English, chemistry, world history, and Chinese. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser recommended that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.

　　I had to choose extra­curricular activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.

I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course, and it’ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, I’m happy to be here. Studying hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.

1. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．The importance of taking courses.

B．Why Adam joined a volunteer club.

C．How Adam dealt with the freshman challenge.

D．Adam is worried about his advanced course.

2. Read the passage quickly and then fill in the blanks.
Para.1: Senior high school: a________
Para.2: How to choose________
Para.3: How to choose ________
Para.4: How to________
3. What is the function of Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.

B．To arouse the interest of readers.

C．To stress the importance of challenge.

D．To open a new stage for high school.

4. How did Adam feel at the beginning of his senior high school?

A．Excited.	B．Interested.
C．Confused.	D．Worried.

5. Hearing he was poor in playing football, how did Adam feel?

A．He felt disappointed and gave up.

B．He felt confused and left the football team.

C．He felt worried and signed up for a new team.

D．He felt unhappy but didn’t give up and tried to improve.

6. Which words can best describe Adam as a senior high school student?

A．Hard­working and responsible.	B．Shy and strong­willed.
C．Humorous and confident.	D．Careful and clever.

7. 标出句中含有心理描写的词汇
①Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit.________
②I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course...________
③Still, I’m happy to be here.________
④The first week was a little confusing.________
8. 细读短文并找出描写Adam爱好与性格的句子
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8 . 【课本原文】

The Monarch’s Journey

Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year. This annual movement is called migration. They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.

Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and difficult journey. Somehow they manage to travel around 4,000 kilometres south and find their way to California or Mexico. However, until recently no one knew how they did this.

A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the answer. They have found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun. These two pieces of information — the time of day and the point where the sun is in the sky — allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.

The solution to the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment. They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.

The research on the monarch’s behaviour has however led to a greater awareness of this creature. People have been working together to record its migration and make sure that there are enough plants for it to feed on. If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive and keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.

1. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．The routes of the Monarch’s migration.

B．The reasons of the Monarch’s migration.

C．The significance of the Monarch’s migration.

D．The study of the Monarch’s migration.

2. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To tell us what migration is exactly.

B．To tell us the reasons for migration.

C．To introduce the topic of the text.

D．To tell us how many animals migrate.

3. What will probably happen to the North American monarch butterflies if it is cloudy?

A．They may lose their way.

B．They can’t see anything.

C．They can’t find any food.

D．They will feel very cold.

4. What’s the writer’s attitude to people’s efforts?

A．Negative.	B．Neutral.
C．Indifferent.	D．Positive.

5. What is the main reason for the North American monarch butterflies’ population crash?

A．Being caught by humans.

B．The destroyed natural environment.

C．The bad weather condition.

D．Being eaten by birds.

6. 细读短文并找出文中的拟人句
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9 . 【课本原文】

CLICK FOR A FRIEND?

How would you feel if moving to a new town meant losing track of your friends? What if the only way of getting news from faraway friends was writing letters that took ages to be delivered? This was how things worked not very long ago. Thanks to advances in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed significantly.

Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in touch with the people that we want to remain friends with. Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and maintain friendships. All you need is a wi-fi connection.

The digital age also enables us to find people who share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing an unusual instrument. Whatever our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who also enjoy doing them, even if they live on the other side of the world.

But when you “friend” people online, does this mean that they really are your friends?

It depends. 

If people always exchange true personal information online, then yes, these friendships can be real and meaningful. But we need to keep in mind that what we see on social media is often not the whole truth about a person.

On social media sites, people tend to post only positive updates that make them appear happy and friendly. But smiling photos can hide real problems. Remember the saying: on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog. A young person could be old; a woman could be a man; we could even be sharing our information with criminals.

But this doesn’t mean that we should throw the baby out with the bathwater. Although technology has changed the way we acquire friends, the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same. As Aristotle said, no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods.

1. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Disadvantages of making friends online.

B．Making friends on the Internet.

C．How to make friends on the Internet.

D．How to maintain friendships.

2. How do we usually keep in touch with faraway friends nowadays?

A．By writing letters.

B．By making calls.

C．By sending e­mails.

D．By using social media tools.

3. What does the sentence “on the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog” mean?

A．You don't exactly know who the person on the Internet is.

B．You may communicate with a dog on the Internet.

C．You can pretend to be a dog on the Internet.

D．You may have a chance to be a lucky dog on the Internet.

4. What can we know from the last paragraph?

A．The author is in favour of making friends online.

B．The author thinks technology makes it hard for us to make friends.

C．The author thinks technology helps us maintain friendship more easily.

D．The author thinks the meaning of friendship has changed.

5. 细读短文并找出文中的夸张句
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6. 细读短文并找出文中的比喻句
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