2020版高考英语新设计一轮复习人教浙江专版讲义：选修6Unit2Poems

Unit 2　Poems



一、单词表词汇全查验——运用多媒体，提问默写词汇
Ⅰ.阅读词汇(英译汉)
[第一屏听写]
1．nursery n．　　　　　　　 托儿所
2．rhythmic adj. 有节奏的；有规律的
3．contradictory adj. 引起矛盾的；好反驳的
4．diamond n. 钻石；菱形
5．cottage n. 村舍；小屋
6．sparrow n. 麻雀　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
[第二屏听写]
7．minimum n．　　　　　　　 最低限度；最少量；最小数
8．compass n. 指南针；罗盘；(复数)圆规
9．bride n. 新娘
10．bridegroom n. 新郎
11．emotion n. 情感；情绪；感情
12．repetition n. 重复；反复；循环
13．nursery rhyme 童谣　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
Ⅱ.高频词汇(汉译英)
[第三屏听写]
1．poetryn．　　　　　　　　 诗(总称)；诗意
2．tickvt. 给……标记号
3．conveyvt. 传达；运送
4．rhymen. 韵；押韵；押韵的词
vi.&vt. (使)押韵
5．concreteadj. 具体的
6．flexibleadj. 灵活的；可弯曲的；柔顺的　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第四屏听写]
7．patternn．　　　　　 　　 模式；式样；图案
8．teasevi.&vt. 取笑；招惹；戏弄
9．saltyadj. 含盐的；咸的
10．endlessadj. 无穷的；无止境的
11．translationn. 翻译；译文
12．branchn. 枝条；支流；部门
13．transformvi.&vt. 转化；转换；改造；变换　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第五屏听写]
14．sorrown．　　　　　　　 悲伤；悲痛；懊悔
15．bareadj. 赤裸的；光秃的；稀少的
n. 最基本的要素
16．librariann. 图书馆馆长；图书馆管理员
17．foreveradv. 永远
18．appropriateadj. 适当的；正当的　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　

[第六屏听写]
19．exchangen．　　　　　　 交换；交流；互换
vt.&vi. 调换；交换
20．diploman. 毕业文凭；学位证书
21．sponsorn. 赞助人；主办者；倡议者
vt. 发起；举办；倡议
22．blankn. 空白
adj. 空白的；茫然的　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第七屏听写]
23．eventuallyadv. 　　　　 最后；终于
24．championshipn. 冠军称号
25．sectionn. 部分；节；切下的块
26．darknessn. 黑暗；漆黑
27．warmthn. 暖和；温暖
28．scholarshipn. 奖学金；学问；学术成就
29．pianistn. 钢琴家；钢琴演奏者　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第八屏听写]
30．violinistn．　　　　　 　 小提琴演奏者
31．loadn. 负担；负荷物(尤指沉重的)
32．try_out 测试；试验
33．let_out 发出；放走
34．take_it_easy 轻松；不紧张；从容
35．run_out_of 用完
36．in_particular 尤其；特别
37．be_made_up_of 由……构成　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
二、单元核心考点初热身——提供语境，单元考点自测回顾
(一)分类识记单词——用时少·功效高
识
记
单
词
写
对
Ⅰ.知其意(英译汉)
1.nursery n．　　　托儿所
2.contradictory adj. 引起矛盾的；好反驳的
3.diamond n. 钻石；菱形
4.cottage n. 村舍；小屋
5.sparrow n. 麻雀
6.minimum n. 最低限度；最少量；最小数
7.compass n. 指南针；罗盘；(复数)圆规
8.bride n. 新娘
9.bridegroom n. 新郎
10.emotion n. 情感；情绪；感情
Ⅱ.写其形(汉译英)
1.conveyvt.　　　　　　传达；运送
2.tickvt. 给……标记号
3.concreteadj. 具体的
4.patternn. 模式；式样；图案
5.sectionn. 部分；节；切下的块
6.diploman. 毕业文凭；学位证书
7.blankn. 空白
adj. 空白的；茫然的
8.bareadj. 赤裸的；光秃的；稀少的
n. 最基本的要素
核
心
单
词
练
通
1.They said it was such a beautiful day that they would remember it forever (永远)．
2.I was constantly teased (取笑) for being heavier than the other kids, leaving me feeling shy and sad.
3.A well­chosen mouse is really handy, flexible (灵活的) and convenient in controlling the screen.
4.From the picture, we can see that many branches (枝条) of a tree, which stand for different kinds of abilities in school education.
5.We often exchanged (交流) learning experience, so I knew clearly why he was able to achieve such a success.
6.When he had finished, the sponsor (主办者；赞助人) of the contest highly praised his performance.
7.In my opinion, if you are devoted to your study, you will not feel like smoking eventually (最后)．
8.The burden of students has been a hot topic for years, but the load (负担) of parents has received little attention, especially from their own children.
拓展单词用活
[记全记牢]
1.salty adj.含盐的；咸的→saltn．盐；食盐
2.endless adj.无穷的；无止境的→endn．&v.终止；结束→endingn．结尾；结局
3.translation n．翻译；译文→translatev．翻译→translatorn．译员；翻译家
4.transform v．转化；转换；改造；变换→transformationn．转化；转换；变换
5.sorrow n．悲伤；悲痛；懊悔→sorrowfuladj.悲伤的；悲痛的
6.appropriate adj.适当的；正当的→appropriatenessn．适当；适合→appropriatelyadv.适当地；合适地
7.championship n．冠军称号→championn．冠军
8.darkness n．黑暗；漆黑→darkadj.黑暗的
9.warmth n．暖和；温暖→warmadj.暖和的；温暖的
10.scholarship n．奖学金；学问；学术成就→scholarn．学者
11.pianist n．钢琴家；钢琴演奏者→pianon．钢琴
12.poetry n．诗(总称)；诗意→poetn．诗人→poemn．诗
[用准用活]
1.A first­class translator must have his translation be faithful to the originals when translating the foreign books.(translate)
2.It was dark in the room and we couldn’t see much at first, but after a few minutes our eyes got used to the darkness.(dark)
3.Yesterday, I read a story, whose ending is pleasant. The prince killed the monster and saved the princess in the end and they have lived happily ever since.(end)
4.The warmth of the flames also helped people stay warm in cold weather, enabling us to live in cooler areas.(warm)
5.The artist painted a beautiful landscape with appropriate colors and hang it appropriately on the wall. The landscape’s appropriateness was thought highly of by the visitors. (appropriate)
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1.同在一条船(ship)上
①scholarship 　奖学金；学问；学术成就
②friendship 友谊
③leadership 领导地位
④relationship 关系
⑤hardship 苦难
⑥membership 成员资格
⑦championship 冠军称号
2.“取笑与愚弄”面面观
①tease　取笑；戏弄
②laugh at 嘲笑
③play the fool with 愚弄
④make fun of 取笑
⑤make a fool/joke of 愚弄
⑥play a trick/joke on 捉弄
⑦play jokes/tricks on 戏弄
3.后缀­ness高频名词荟萃
①darkness　　黑暗
②sickness 疾病
③loneliness 孤独
④happiness 快乐
⑤sadness 悲伤
⑥kindness 善良
⑦bitterness 苦味；苦难；怨恨

(二)语段串记短语——不枯燥·兴趣高
先 写 对
再 用 准
第
一
组
1.stay_up　　　　　熬夜
2.be_popular_with 受……欢迎
3.in_particular 尤其；特别
4.take_it_easy 轻松；不紧张；从容
5.hold_on 坚持；忍受
Recently, the TV show — Chinese Poetry Competition ①is very popular_with teenagers. Some competitors love classical Chinese poems so much that they ②stay_up to prepare for it. On the stage, some competitors ③take_it_easy,_while others ④hold_on until last minute. Success or failure, they just show us how they love poetry.
第二组
1.make_sense　有道理；讲得通
2.try_out 测试；试验
3.let_out 发出；放走；泄露
4.run_out_of 用完
5.be_made_up_of 由……构成
　　Once I wrote a little poem, which ①was_made_up_of only 20 Chinese characters. I didn’t know whether it ②made_sense or not. So I showed it to my Chinese teacher. After all, I didn’t like to ③let it out before it became perfect. Thanks to my teacher, I published it in a newspaper later.　　

⇩
1.“v.＋out”短语集锦
①let out　　发出；放走；泄露
②leave out 省去；遗漏；不考虑
③bring out 阐明；使显示；出版
④make out 理解；辨认出
⑤pick out 挑出；辨认出
⑥figure out 理解；弄清楚
2.“用完；耗尽”短语多棱镜
①run out of　用完(及物)
②run out 用完(不及物)
③use up 用完(及物)
④give out 耗尽(不及物)
⑤be/get burnt out 筋疲力尽(不及物)
⑥be tired out 筋疲力尽(不及物)
3.贵在“坚持”
①hold on 　 　坚持；忍受(不及物)
②stick to 坚持；粘住(及物)
③insist on 坚持(及物)
④persist in 坚持；固执于(及物)
⑤go/keep on 坚持；继续下去(及物)

(三)仿写用活句式——造佳句·表达高
背 原 句
明 句 式
学 仿 写
1.There are various reasons why people write poetry.
人们写诗有各种各样的原因。
why引导的定语从句。
人们为什么选择生活在城市的原因是因为城市的生活更方便、更多彩。
The reason why_people_
choose_to_live_in_the_city is that the life is more convenient and colorful.
2.Should the traveller return, this stone would utter speech.
行人归来石应语。
虚拟语气中省略if的倒装句式。
我真想知道假如李白有一天读了这首诗，他会作何评价。
I really wonder should_Li_Bai_read this poem some day, what he_would_remark.
3.With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, students may eventually want to write poems of their own.
有了这么多不同的可供选择的诗歌类型，学生们最后也许想写自己的诗了。
“with＋宾语＋宾补”复合结构。
由于担心这两门考试，这个周末我真的不得不用功了。
With_two_exams_to_worry_about,_I have to work really hard this weekend.



考点新组合
阅读微技能
Enjoying Tang poems
In the history of China, Tang Dynasty is famous for its poems. There was a period when the economy was greatly booming. That’s the reason______❶ there were many famous poets like Li Bai, Du Fu and Wang Wei. They wrote loads❷ of wonderful poems, which have been translated into foreign languages today. Since there are so many great poems to appreciate❸， I believe we have no reason to take it easy while we are young. So, let’s get moving and enjoy our precious Tang poems.
1.①处应填的词是 why，它引导的是定语从句，先行词是the reason。
2.②处短语loads of意为“大量；许多”。
3.把③处的分句改成with复合结构：
With_so_many_great_poems_to_appreciate



1.load n．负担；负荷物(尤指沉重的)v．装载；加重；把弹药装入(枪、炮)

(1)loads of＝a load of
许多；大量(修饰可数或不可数名词)
(2)take a load off one’s mind　　 打消某人的顾虑
(3)load ... with ... 用……装载……
[多角练透]
同义替换
①Even though I have lots of (＝loads_of_/a_load_of) schoolwork to do, I’ll spend some free time having sports so that I can keep fit and energetic.
尽管我有许多作业要做，可是我还会用一些业余时间锻炼以便我能保持健康和有精力。
单句语法填空
②It takes a load off my mind to leave the child in your charge.
③Some students complain that they are loaded with too much homework every day.
2．take it easy (＝take things easy) 轻松；不紧张；从容
[归纳拓展]
❶take it seriously　　　 认真对待；当真
❷take one’s time 别着急；慢慢来
❸take ... for granted 认为……理所当然；想当然
[应用领悟]
①We cannot take it for granted that everyone can pass the final examination.
我们不能想当然每个人都能通过期末考试。
②Take your time, please. Try to follow the natural steps and have your own clock.
慢慢来，努力跟随自然的步伐，建立你自己的生物钟。
③When it comes to the campus security, we have to take it seriously.
当谈到校园安全时，我们必须认真对待。
3．why引导的定语从句
There are various reasons why_people_write_poetry.
人们写诗有各种各样的原因。

(1)the reason why ... is ...　　　 ……的原因是……
(2)．..is the reason why ... ……就是……的原因
①The reason why/for_which_he failed the English exam was that he didn’t learn it well.
他英语考试不及格的原因是他没学好。
②This_is_the_reason_why he was late for the class.
这就是他上课迟到的原因。
[名师指津]　当reason在句中作定语从句的宾语时，先行词用that或which，或者省略关系代词。
③The reason (that/which)_he_explained_to_us was that he hadn’t read the book before.
他给我们解释的理由是他之前没有读过这本书。
4．with复合结构
With_so_many_different_forms_of_poetry_to_choose_from,_students may eventually want to write poems of their own.
有了这么多不同的可供选择的诗歌类型，学生们最后也许想写自己的诗了。

①With several problems remaining (remain) to be solved, we still needed to hold another meeting as soon as possible.
有一些问题尚待解决，因此我们还需尽快再召开一次会议。
②With a guide to_show (show) us around the scenic spots, we’re sure to have a good time.
有一个向导领着我们游览景点，我们一定能玩得很开心。
③With more and more forests damaged (damage), some animals and plants are facing the danger of dying out.
越来越多的森林被破坏了，一些动植物正面临灭绝的危险。
④With_her_in_charge,_I was confident that everything would be OK.
有她来负责，我很有信心一切都会好的。

考点新组合
阅读微技能
Welcome to learn Tang poems
Dear Tom，
How is everything? I heard that you will come to China as an exchange❶ student this year. But your time in China is only one month. I find it appropriate for you to come❷ to our school. You conveyed to me that you want to visit more museums where there are many collections about Tang history before you ran out ______❸ your time and energy in China. I believe your trip to China will transform you completely. If you like me to keep it a secret, I promise I will not let it out.
Looking forward to seeing you earlier, dear Tom.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
1.①处的exchange在句中是名词作定语，意为“交换”。
2.②处所在句为“find＋it＋adj.＋for sb.＋ to do”结构，其中it作形式宾语，真正宾语是后面的不定式，而形容词appropriate作的成分是宾语补足语。
3.③处应填入的介词是of。

5.exchange n．交换；交流；互换vt.&vi.调换；交换
(1)in exchange (for ...)　　　 作为交换(……)
exchange student 交换生
(2)exchange ...for ... 用……交换……
exchange sth. with sb. 与某人交换某物
[题点全练]　单句语法填空
①I’ve offered to paint the kitchen in exchange for a week’s accommodation.
②We should often exchange ideas with our teachers, which is helpful to our study.
③Could you please help me to exchange this shirt for a bigger one?
④I’m very glad that you will come to our school to study as an exchange student.
[名师指津]　exchange和change作动词时，前者强调双方交换，而后者则强调事物的属性或位置的改变。
6．appropriate adj.适当的；正当的
(1)be appropriate to/for　　　 适用于；合乎
be appropriate to do sth. 做某事是合适的
be appropriate that sb. (should) do
某人做……是合适的
(2)appropriately adv. 适当地；合适地
[多角练透]
同义替换
①As for me, I don’t think it is suitable (＝appropriate) for parents to quit their jobs in order to provide better conditions for their children.
就我来说，我认为父母为了给孩子提供更好的条件而放弃工作是不合适的。
单句语法填空
②It is not appropriate to_ask (ask) such personal questions in an interview.
③It’s necessary for you to make your child know that you expect him to act appropriately (appropriate) toward other people.
④In general, sports clothes are not appropriate for a formal wedding.
⑤It is not appropriate that a student should litter and scribble about.
[名师指津]　在It is appropriate that句型中，从句常用“(should＋)动词原形”的虚拟语气结构。
7．convey vt.传达；表达；运送；传导；传播
convey ... (to sb.)　　　 (向某人)表达/传递/传达……
convey to sb. for ... 因……向某人表达……
convey ... from A to B 把……从A处运到B处
[题点全练]　单句语法填空
①The message conveyed (convey) to us here is clear：“Actions speak louder than words.”
②In this letter, I would like to convey my sincere appreciation to you for your help.
③Your luggage will be conveyed from the airport to your hotel.
8．transform vi.&vt.转化；转换；改造；变换
transform ...into ...　　　　　 使……变成……
transform ...from ...into ... 把……从……变成……
[题点全练]　单句语法填空
①Additionally, your generous help and tender care made me feel warmly welcomed and transformed my first American trip into an unforgettable memory.
②The company has been transformed from a family business into one with 5,000 workforce.
[联想发散]　英语中带“trans­”词根的单词有：transplant 移植； translate翻译； transmit传送；传播； transfer 转移；转让； transparent透明的等。
9．run out of用完；用尽；用光
[归纳拓展]
❶run out　　　　　　　　　 用完；用光
❷run for 竞选；匆匆去取
❸run across 偶然遇到
❹run into 撞上；遇到；邂逅
❺run through 浏览；跑着穿过
[应用领悟]
①What will the world use for power when it has run out of oil?
当世界用完了石油将用什么做能源呢？
②The taxi ran into the bike and the man on the bike was thrown off.
出租车撞上了自行车，自行车上的男子从车子上被甩了下来。
③It's my great honor to run for the volunteer of the school English Association.(2018·6月浙江高考写作)
我很荣幸去竞选学校英语协会的志愿者。
[名师指津]　run out of＝use up表主动意义；主语一般是人；run out＝be used up表被动意义，主语通常是物。
10．let out 释放；放走；发出(叫喊声等)；泄露(消息、秘密等)；透露
[归纳拓展]
❶let in　　　　　　　 允许进入；容许；改小
❷let off 放出；使爆炸
❸let alone 更不用说；更谈不上
❹let ...down 把……放下来；使……失望
[应用领悟]
①I believe I can be a good volunteer and I won't let you down.(2018·6月浙江高考写作)
我认为我能成为一名优秀的志愿者，我不会让你失望的。
②Throwing their hats into the air, the fans of the winning team let out loud shouts of victory.
获胜队的粉丝们发出胜利的欢呼声，同时大家都将帽子抛向了空中。
③The glass doors have taken the place of the wooden ones at the entrance, letting in the natural light during the day.
入口处的玻璃门已取代了木门，在白天能让自然光照进来。



[单元语基落实]
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．The question is whether they are sure their heart loaded (load) with love will bring good to their children.
2．In everyday communication, information conveyed (convey) by gestures is often misinterpreted.
3．It will not be appropriate for me to talk about their affairs now.
4．Some students feel that exchanging (exchange) gifts can make more friends and expand their network of friends.
5．It is a surprise that the faraway village has_been_transformed (transform) into a famous tourist city in only ten years.
6．To my sorrow, I did the same work as he did, but got paid much less.
7．What’s more, reading brings us not only endless (end) fun but also opportunities.
8．English is one of the branches (branch) of Germanic family of languages.
9．We had many difficulties at first, but eventually (eventual) we succeeded.
10．We should use our schedule flexibly (flexible) to balance our academic and spare time.
Ⅱ.选词填空

1．We have tried_out this method many times, but failed each time.
2．Mike accidentally let_out that he had broken the window.
3．If we hadn’t run_out_of sugar, I wouldn’t have gone to the shops.
4．This poem doesn’t make_sense to me. Can you explain it to me?
5．I am interested in stories in general, and in detective stories in_particular.
6．Take_it_easy. I am sure you can easily pass the driving test.
Ⅲ.根据提示词和相关要求补全(或翻译)句子
1．在这么令人害怕的情况下没有一个可以求助的人，她感到很无助。(with复合结构)
With_no_one_to_turn_to in such a frightening situation, she felt very helpless.
2．在炎热的夏天，人们带伞的原因是暴露在烈日下可能对祼露的皮肤有害。(why引导的定语从句)
The_reason_why_people_carry_umbrellas in hot summer days is that the hot sun may be harmful to the exposed skin.
3．要是我在高考中失利，我将不得不再等一年。(用省略if的虚拟语气句式)
Should_I_fail in the College Entrance Examination, I would_have_to_wait_for another year.
4．与此同时，他们彼此交流思想和情感，通过这他们获得更多的知识。(exchange)
Meanwhile, they exchanged_ideas_and_feelings_with each other, through which they acquired more knowledge.
5．如果不是我亲眼看到，我是不会相信它的。(虚拟语气)
①If_I_hadn’t_seen_it_with_my_own_eyes,_I_wouldn’t_have_believed_it.
②Hadn’t_I_seen_it_with_my_own_eyes,_I_wouldn’t_have_believed_it.
Ⅳ.句型转换
1．I have an important meeting to attend, so I can’t take care of my sick mother at home.
→With_an_important_meeting_to_attend,_I can’t take care of my sick mother at home.
2．Do remember not to let anybody know the news. It’s between you and me.
→Do remember not to let_out_the_news. It’s between you and me.
3．The young are fond of the films which are starred by Hu Ge.　
→The films which are starred by Hu Ge are_popular_with the young.
4．However I read the passage, I couldn’t understand it.
→This passage just didn’t make_sense_to me, however I read it.
5．We would have won the championship if we had got Mr. Smith to coach us.
→Had_we_got_Mr._Smith_to_coach_us,_we would have won the championship.
[高考拆组训练]
阅读理解组块专练——练速度
(限时：30分钟)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2019·绍兴高级中学高三二模)Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for Literature. Gwendolyn Brooks wrote hundreds of poems during her lifetime. She had more than 20 books published. She was known around the world for using poetry to increase understanding about black culture in America.
Her poems described conditions among the poor, racial inequality and drug use in the black community. She also wrote poems about the struggles of black women. But her skill was more than her ability to write about struggling black people. She was an expert at the language of poetry. She combined traditional European poetry styles with the African American experience.
In her early poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks wrote about the South Side of Chicago. The South Side of Chicago is where many black people live. In her poems, the South Side is called Bronzeville. It was “A Street in Bronzeville” that gained the attention of literary experts in 1945. Critics praised her poetic skill and her powerful descriptions about the black experience during the time. The Bronzeville poems were her first published collection.
In 1950, Gwendolyn Brooks became the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She won the prize for her second book of poems called “Annie Allen”. “Annie Allen” is a collection of poetry about the life of a Bronzeville girl as a daughter, a wife and mother. She experiences loneliness, loss, death and being poor. Ms. Brooks said that winning the prize changed her life.
Her next work was a novel written in 1953 called “Maud Martha”. “Maud Martha” received little notice when it was first published. But now it is considered an important work by some critics. Its main ideas about the difficult life of many women are popular among female writers today.
In some of her poems, Gwendolyn Brooks described how what people see in life is affected by who they are. One example is this poem, “Corners on the Curving Sky”．
By the end of the 1960s, Gwendolyn Brooks's poetry expanded from the everyday experiences of people in Bronzeville. She wrote about a wider world and dealt with important political issues.

1．What does the text mainly talk about?
A．The life of Gwendolyn Brooks's.
B．The poems of Gwendolyn Brooks's.
C．The understanding about black culture.
D．The struggle of black women.
解析：选B　主旨大意题。根据第一段和其余各段的段首可知，本文主要讲了非裔美国女诗人Gwendolyn Brooks在诗歌文学上的成就和贡献。
2．What can we learn about Gwendolyn Brooks's from the second paragraph?
A．She mainly wrote about struggles of black women.
B．She was good at using the language of poetry.
C．Her writing skills were a little worse than her ability.
D．Her poems were mainly about the African experience.
解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She was an expert at the language of poetry.”可知，Gwendolyn Brooks是诗歌语言的专家。
3．The author develops the passage mainly by ________.
A．providing examples　 　 　B．using statistics
C．comparing opinions D．describing her experiences
解析：选A　写作手法题。文中第三至第六段分别列举了Gwendolyn Brooks的一些作品，如诗歌“Annie Allen”“Corners on the Curving Sky”和小说“Maud Martha”。故作者主要是用举例法来行文的。
4．In the next part, the author would most probably talk about ________.
A．The difficulties Gwendolyn Brooks's would meet
B．the poems related to political issues
C．the award Gwendolyn Brooks had gained
D．the racial inequality the black had to face
解析：选B　推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知Gwendolyn Brooks的诗歌中涉及政治问题，故接下来最有可能讲的是与政治问题有关的诗歌，B项正确。
B
Everyone seems to be living for someone else.
I had once helped a friend of mine run a watermelon stall. I noticed something interesting when people came to buy watermelons, but nobody paid any attention to it because it seemed to be a common practice: almost every buyer would lift the melon up to their ear, smartly rap it, apparently trying to listen to something. I wondered what they expected to hear. Finally I could no longer hold back my curiosity and made bold to ask a customer — an elderly gentleman — about this. Hearing my question, he roared with laughter. Then he replied in a self­mocking tone，“Young lady, I have been doing this for more than fifty years. But all I know is that everybody would stare at you like you were a fool if you just pick up a melon and leave.”
Not long after that, my watermelon stall friend sent me an invitation to her wedding, which really surprised me. I asked her, “How come you're seized by a sudden whim to get married? I even didn't know you had got a boyfriend.” She answered while counting money, “Everyone has to get married anyway. So, it is better to get married sooner than later.”
Have they forgotten their own heart? It may be safer and save a lot more worries to swim_with_the_tide. The use of WE or US will give one a steady and sure sense of pride. But why do people usually feel uneasy when using “I”？
I find these somewhat funny.We have got used to following others' example. We feel at ease and justified simply because this is a way of US, a way having been practiced by so many people. But this massive practice is still wrong though we all follow suit. And in turn, we also take it for granted that we should judge the right and wrong of others by our own standard.
语篇解读：作者通过身边人的事例，发现人们在生活中往往“随大流”，盲从别人，没有跟随自己的内心。
5．Why did the elderly gentleman rap the watermelon before buying it?
A．Because he expected to hear something.
B．Because he knew nothing about it.
C．Because he just followed suit.
D．Because he was a fool.
解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“But all I know is that everybody would stare at you like you were a fool if you just pick up a melon and leave.”可知，老人不知道敲西瓜的确切原因，只是看到别人都在敲，如果自己不敲一下，会被人认为是一个傻子。故选C项。
6．Which of the following can best replace the phrase“swim with the tide” in the fourth paragraph?
A．Follow the crowd.
B．Swim against the tide.
C．Wear other people's clothes.
D．Follow your heart.
解析：选A　词义猜测题。根据第四段第三句“The use of WE or US will give one a steady and sure sense of pride.”可推断出本句中的tide(潮水)指的应该是“WE or US”，而swim with the tide意为“跟随人群；随大流；从众”。故选A项。
7．What will be most likely written about by the author in the next paragraph?
A．Nothing.
B．A story about following your heart.
C．A funny story about how to follow your heart.
D．An example about judging others by your own standard.
解析：选D　推理判断题。根据最后一段末句“... we also take it for granted that we should judge the right and wrong of others by our own standard”可推断出下文可能会与“用自己的标准评价别人”有关，故选D项。
C
Recent studies have shown that challenging your brain, by spurring (刺激) the brain to create new patterns, is very important to keep your brain active and healthy as you age. Lifelong learning is a health club for our minds, bodies and spirits. This is why we parents should also teach our children to be lifelong learners. Dr. Marilyn Price­Mitchell, an American psychologist, and youth development expert, shares some ways for us to do this.
1．Ask questions.
When your child asks you a question, don't answer it straight away. Instead, help him or her bring up “questions that pique their curiosity.” This way, we help children make connections between what they're learning at school and the world beyond their classroom. We also show them that learning does not, and should not, end when one is “done with school”— it's actually a lifelong process!
2．Let them fail.
Our kids love learning about different scientific concepts (概念) via TheMagicSchoolBus videos on YouTube. And one of the characters, Miss Frizzle (the science teacher) always says this phrase：“Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy.” I always quote her when the kids say they're afraid to do or learn something because they might do it wrong or make a mistake. If we don't allow our kids to fail, they won't be able to learn to “use mistakes and failures to make lifelong learning easier，” as Dr. Price­Mitchell says.
3．Learn through experience.
This is very true for all of us, especially children. In the words of Dr. Price­Mitchell, “Learning through experience, not just from books, is one of the best ways to give the youth the skills they need for lifelong learning, living, and working in the 21st century.”
Of course, we should also set an example for our children — by learning continuously, and expanding our knowledge and experiences.

8．What's the author's attitude to what Miss Frizzle always says?
A．Worried. B．Doubtful.
C．Uncaring. D．Supportive.
解析：选D　推理判断题。结合第三段小标题Let them fail和Miss Frizzle经常说的“Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy”可知，本段旨在鼓励孩子“敢做、敢错、不怕麻烦”。再由本段的“I always quote her when the kids say they're afraid to do or learn something ...”可知，作者对Miss Frizzle说的话表示赞同。
9．Which of the following shows the importance of learning through experience?
A．Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain.
B．It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.
C．If you don't learn to think when you are young, you may never learn.
D．Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.
解析：选D　推理判断题。Marilyn Price­Mitchell认为帮助孩子成为终身学习者的第三个方法是让他们从经验中学习。D项表达中的involve me and I learn则是对经验中学习重要性的解释。
10．In which part of a newspaper will the text most probably appear?
A．Health. B．Culture.
C．Education. D．Popular science.
解析：选C　文章出处题。本文是关于如何让孩子成长为终身学习者的三条建议，故本文最可能出现在报纸的教育版块。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Start a Conversation
Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If you're not one of these lucky types, don't worry.__1__
Remark on the surroundings or occasions. If you're at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song.” or “The food is great.”
__2__ For example, “How is the wine？” or “Who do you know here？”Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started.
__3__ For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it？” or “You're really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it？”
Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too. How does your son like it？”
__4__ Don't say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion. Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings, and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.
Listen effectively. __5__ You can't concentrate on what someone's saying if you're thinking about what you're going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in what's being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with “yes” or “uh huh”．
A．Choose subjects you're interested in.
B．Use a praise to create a good atmosphere.
C．Keep the conversation going with small talk.
D．It is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk.
E．Ask specific questions that are related to the drinks.
F．Ask a question that requires more than just a yes or no answer.
G．Here are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.

1．选G　本句起到承上启下的作用，空前一句表示“如果你不是这类幸运的人，也不用担心”，紧接着下一句应该表述“这里有一些如何与陌生人交流的几点建议”，故选G项。
2．选F　根据设空处后的“How is the wine？”和“Who do you know here？”可知，这里应是教我们怎么提出问题，与别人有效地交流，故选F项。
3．选B　根据设空处后的“I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it？”和“You're really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it？”可看出这些都是赞美的话，故选B项。
4．选C　根据设空处后的“Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings ...”可知，C项中的small talk与此处的light subjects相呼应，故选C项。
5．选D　本段内容强调倾听的重要性，根据本空后一句表达“当你在思考接下来要说什么的时候，你就不会专心听别人讲话”，言外之意，我们不要等着机会去说话，而要专心去听，故选D项。