2020版一轮复习英语译林江苏专版学案：选修8Unit4Filmsandfilmevents

Unit 4　Films and film events


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．*dragon n．　　　　　 龙
2．representative n. 代表
3．spokesman n. 发言人
4．criterion n. (评判的)标准，准则，原则
5．boycott vt. 拒绝购买(或使用、参加)，抵制
6．hatch vt.&vi. 策划，(尤指)密谋；孵化，孵出
7．sponsor n. 赞助者，赞助商
vt. 赞助，资助；主办，举办　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　

[第二屏听写]
8．edge n．　　　　　　　 (微弱的)优势；边缘；刀刃
9．broad adj. 各种各样的，广泛的；宽阔的，广阔的；概括的
10．top­ranking adj. 最高等级的，最重要的
11．laundry n. 洗衣服；洗衣店；要洗的(或刚洗好的)衣物
12．maid n. 女仆，侍女；女服务员
13．*script n. 剧本，脚本；笔迹
14．screenwriter n. (电影)编剧，剧作家　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第三屏听写]
15．full­length adj.　　　 足本的；全身的
16．robbery n. 抢劫
17．anecdote n. 逸事，趣闻
18．biography n. 传记，传记作品
19．popcorn n. 爆米花
20．thriller n. 惊险电影(或小说)
21．*paramount adj. 至为重要的，首要的；至高无上的，权力最大的　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第四屏听写]
22．*touchstone n．　　　 试金石，检验标准
23．*conquer vt. 征服，占领；战胜，克服
24．*concubine n. (旧时某些社会里的)妾，姨太太
25．lantern n. 灯笼，提灯
26．philosopher n. 哲学家
27．fantasy n. 幻想，想象
[第五屏听写]
28．scar n．　　　　　　 伤疤，伤痕；(精神)创伤
29．forehead n. 额，前额
30．*wizard n. 男巫，术士
31．*witch n. 女巫，巫婆
32．*evil adj. 邪恶的，罪恶的
n. 邪恶，罪恶
33．institution n. 机构；制度
34．parallel adj. 平行的；相似的
n. 相似的人或事物；相似特征　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　

[第六屏听写]
35．curriculum n．　　　　 全部课程
36．partner n. 伙伴，搭档；合伙人
37．zoom vi. 快速移动；急剧增长
38．broom n. 扫把，扫帚
39．dizzy adj. 头晕目眩的；使人眩晕的　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　

Ⅱ.高频词汇(汉译英)
[第七屏听写]
1．finance vt.　　　　　 给……提供经费
n. 财政，金融；资金
2．restriction n. 限制，约束
3．deliberately adv. 故意地
4．modest adj. 不太大的，不太贵的，些许的；谦虚的，谦逊的
5．expose vt. 使接触，使体验，使面临；暴露，显露，揭露　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第八屏听写]
6．contradict vt.&vi.　 　 反驳，驳斥；与……相矛盾，相反
7．resemble vt. 看起来像，类似
8．overlook vt. 忽略，未注意到；不予理会；俯视
9．entry n. 参赛作品；进入，加入；条目，词条
10．preference n. 偏爱，偏好
11．swift adj. 迅速的，迅捷的
12．disappointment n．　　 失望，沮丧；令人失望的人或事物
13．*formal adj. 正式的，正规的；形式上的
14．tiresome adj. 讨厌的，令人厌烦的　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
[第九屏听写]
15．shoot vt.&vi.　 　 　 拍摄；射击；打猎；射门，投篮
n. 拍摄，摄影；幼苗，嫩芽
16．sincere adj. 真诚的，诚挚的
17．congratulation n. 祝贺，恭喜
18．accumulate vt.&vi. 积累，积聚；逐渐增加
19．salty adj. 咸的，含盐的
20．tense adj. 令人紧张的；神经紧张的；绷紧的，不松弛的　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　

[第十屏听写]
21．contradictory adj.　　 相互矛盾的，对立的，不一致的
22．fierce adj. 激烈的，猛烈的；凶狠的，凶猛的
23．attraction n. 吸引人的特征；有吸引力的地方；吸引，吸引力
24．disappoint vt. 使失望，使扫兴
25．in_defence_of 为……辩护；防卫
26．show_off 炫耀，卖弄
27．give_thought_to 认真考虑，思考　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　

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.biography n．　传记，传记作品
2.fantasy n. 幻想，想象
3.broad adj. 各种各样的，广泛的；宽阔的；概括的
4.partner n. 伙伴，搭档；合伙人
5.spokesman n. 发言人
6.criterion n. 标准，准则，原则
7.boycott vt.　　　拒绝购买，抵制
8.hatch vt. & vi.策划，密谋；孵化，孵出
9.sponsor n. 赞助者，赞助商
vt.　 赞助；主办
10.top­ranking adj.最高等级的，最重要的_
11.institution n. 　　机构；制度
Ⅱ.写其形(汉译英)
1.deliberately adv. 故意地
2.swift adj. 迅速的，迅捷的
3.formal adj. 正式的，正规的；形式上的
4.sincere adj. 真诚的，诚挚的
5.entry n. 参赛作品；进入，加入；条目，词条
核心单词练通
1.They have not been exposed (暴露) to most diseases common to urban populations.
2.The last thing I wanted to do was to get her to be disappointed (失望的) with me.
3.She was very tense (紧张的), but she preserved an appearance of nonchalance (漠不关心的)．
4.In high school, I developed a preference (偏好) for art.
5.Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction (景点)．
6.Peter doesn't seem to take after his father, but resembles (相似) his mother very much.
7.I had planned to go to your party, but you knew I had to finish the tiresome (令人厌烦的) paper.
8.I think you should check your report again. Many important details are overlooked (忽视)．
拓展单词用活
[记全记牢]
1.representative n．代表→represent vt.代表
2.finance vt.给……提供经费n.财政，金融；资金→financial adj.财政的，财务的，金融的
3.restriction n．限制，约束→restrict vt.限制；约束→restricted adj.受限制的
4.contradict vt.& vi.驳斥，反驳；与……相矛盾，相反→contradictory adj.相互矛盾的，对立的，不一致的→contradiction n．矛盾
5.congratulation n．祝贺，恭喜→congratulate vt.祝贺，向……庆贺
6.robbery n．抢劫→rob vt.抢劫→robber n．强盗
7.accumulate vt.& vi.积累，积聚；逐渐增加→accumulation n．积累，积聚
8.fierce adj.激烈的，猛烈的；凶狠的，凶猛的→fiercely adv.凶猛地；猛烈地，激烈地
[用准用活]
1.After the financial_ (finance) crisis, many new measures were taken by the government.
2.Last week I saw a terrible robbery at a store.The robber went into the store and robbed all the money.(rob)
3.Many top representatives have taken part in the UN conference. President Xi represented China to give an impressive speech at the meeting.(represent)
4.The purpose of education is not only the accumulation of knowledge, but it also means accumulating intelligence as well as abilities.(accumulate)
5.In the court the witnesses gave two completely contradictory accounts. That is to say, their statements contradicted each other. (contradict)
6.George's father has a very fierce look on his face. He may frequently treats George fiercely.(fierce)
⇩
1.巧记“形近意异”词
①abroad adv.　　　到国外，在国外
②broad adj. 宽阔的，辽阔的
③board vt. 上(船、车或飞机)
④aboard adv. 在船(或飞机、车)上
2．做人要“坦诚”
①sincere 真诚的，诚挚的
②frank 坦白的；直率的
③open 坦率的
④honest 诚实的
⑤straightforward 坦率的
3.“朋友圈”
①partner 　　　　伙伴；同伴
②fellow 同伴；伙伴
③net­pal 网友
④roommate 室友，舍友
⑤companion 同伴；同事；伴侣
⑥colleague 同事，同僚
⑦stranger 陌生人
⑧pen­pal 笔友
⑨acquaintance 熟悉的人
⑩friend 朋友
4.走进“tire­”家族
①tiresome adj.讨厌的，令人厌烦的
②tiring adj. 令人疲倦的
③tireless adj. 不知疲倦的
④tired adj. 累的，疲惫的
⑤tiredness n. 疲惫，倦怠
⑥tiredly adv. 疲惫地

(二)语段串记短语——不枯燥·兴趣高

先 写 对
再 用 准
第一组
1.refer_to　　提到；参考；有关；指的是
2.pay_attention_to 注意
3.have_no_access_to 没有……的机会/权利
4.in_the_minority 占少数
5.in_one's_opinion 在某人看来
6.in_this_case 在这种情况下
　If we are ①in_the_minority,_we are pressured into joining the majority.And then we ②have_no_access_to making our idea known. So ③in_my_opinion,_we should change our plan.
第二组
1.in_defence_of为……辩护；防卫
2.have_a_tendency_to 有……倾向
3.outside_of 在……外面
4.point_out 指出
5.regardless_of 不管
6.be_devoted_to (把时间、精力等)用于，献身于
The leader's speech ①in_defence_of the policy carried much conviction (信念). He ②was_devoted_to making the policy known, and wanted to go to every city for publicity ③regardless_of_difficulties.
第三组
1.be_aware_of　　知道，意识到
2.show_off 炫耀，卖弄
3.give_thought_to认真考虑，思考
4.view_...as_... 把……看作……
5.be_likely_to_do_sth. 很可能做某事
6.at_the_end_of 在……末尾，在……结束时
Although he wants to make a hit, I don't think he has got much to ①show_off. However, it seems that he ②is not aware_of the fact, and keeps ③giving_thought_to how to attract others' attention.
⇩
1.“v.＋off”短语速记
①show off炫耀，卖弄
②turn off 关掉
③pay off 还清
④take off 起飞；脱掉
⑤put off 推迟
⑥give off 发出(光、热、气味等)
⑦set off 出发；爆炸
2.“of结尾”短语小结
①regardless of 不管
②as a result of 由于，因为
③in spite of 尽管
④on account of 由于，因为
⑤on behalf of 代表
⑥instead of代替；而不是
⑦in terms of就……来说
3.“be＋adj.＋to(介词)”短语荟萃
①be accustomed/used to
　 　　　　　　习惯于……
②be addicted to 对……着迷
③be exposed to 接触/暴露于……　
④be devoted to 致力于/献身于……
⑤be attached to 附属于……
4.“把……看作……”表达种种
①view ... as ...
②consider ... as ...
③regard ... as ...
④think of ... as ...
⑤look on ... as ...
⑥see ... as ...
⑦treat ... as ...

(三)仿写用活句式——造佳句·表达高
背 原 句
明 句 式
学 仿 写
1.We make no restrictions on the kinds of films we show — as long as a film's quality meets our standards, we include it.
我们对我们所放映的电影的种类不作限制——只要它的质量符合我们的标准，我们就接纳它。
as long as意为“只要”，引导条件状语从句。
(2017·全国卷Ⅰ满分作文)只要你提前简要地了解唐朝历史，你会发现学习唐诗很容易。
You will find it easy to learn Tang poems as_long_as_you_understand the history of Tang Dynasty briefly ahead of time.
2.Whether you think the Academy Awards really resemble a film festival or not, everyone agrees that the Oscar is the best­known award a film can receive.
不论你是否认为奥斯卡金像奖真的像电影节，人人都赞同奥斯卡金像奖是电影能获得的最著名的奖项。
whether ... or ...意为“不管……是否……，不管是……还是……”，引导让步状语从句。
(2017·天津高考满分作文)不管我的功课忙不忙，我都会设法找时间和朋友们出去玩。
Whether I'm busy with the lessons or_not,_I'll manage to find time to hang out with my friends.
3.However, he later finds out that his father was a wizard and that his mother was a witch, both of whom were murdered by an evil wizard — the same wizard who gave Harry the scar.
但是后来哈利发现他的父亲是巫师，母亲是女巫，他们都是被一个邪恶的巫师杀害的——也就是给哈利留下伤疤的那个巫师。
“不定代词/数词/名词/形容词的最高级＋ of ＋关系代词(whom/which)”结构，引导非限制性定语从句。
(2017·北京高考写作佳句)你们学校组织了来中国旅行的两条路线，它们都很吸引人。
Your school organizes two travel routes to China, both_of_which are fascinating.




考点新组合
阅读微技能
　　Last Saturday we took our children to see a film ❶________ was said to be a masterpiece. We had intended to expose the kids to as much art and cultures as possible, but the film disappointed us greatly. ❷All_the_audiences_felt_it_was_hard_to_understand_it,_some of whom even fell asleep during the performance. What a shame！
1.①处应填关系词which。
2.②处画线句子可升级为：All_the_audiences_felt_it_hard_to_understand_it。

1．expose vt.使接触，使体验，使面临；暴露，显露，揭露

(1)expose ... to ...　 把……暴露在……，使……接触……
expose sth. to sb. 向某人揭发某事
(2)exposed adj. (指地方)无遮蔽的；不遮挡风雨的
be exposed to 接触……；暴露于……中
(3)exposure n. 暴露
exposure to 暴露于……
[多角练透]
单项填空
①—Oh, doctor, the wound on my leg is infected.
—You really shouldn't have left it ________ to the air.
A．discovered　　　　　 　B．exposed
C．opened D．buried
解析：选B　句意：“医生，我腿部的伤口感染了。”“你本不应该把伤口暴露在空气中。”discover“发现”；expose“暴露，显露”；open“打开”；bury“埋葬，致力于”。本句的动词expose与前面的it之间构成逻辑上的被动关系，故使用过去分词。
用expose的适当形式填空
②The soil was washed away by the flood, exposing_bare rock.
③The house was left exposed to the wind and rain.
④Being_exposed to sunlight too long will be harmful to your skin.
翻译句子
⑤父母应该尽可能多地让孩子接触挑战，这对于他们的健康成长有好处。
Parents_should_expose_their_children_to_challenges_as_much_as_possible,_which_contributes_to_their_healthy_growth.
2．disappoint vt.使失望；使扫兴

(1)disappointed adj.　　　　　　 　 感到失望的
be disappointed to do sth. 因做某事而失望
be/feel disappointed at/about/with ... 对……感到失望
disappointing adj. 令人失望的
(2)disappointment n. 失望
(much) to one's disappointment
＝ to one's (great) disappointment 使某人(非常)失望的是
[多角练透]
用disappoint的适当形式填空
①We were all disappointed at the news that our sports meeting was delayed because of the rain.
②The news that you told me yesterday was really disappointing.
③Whenever he didn't perform well in his studies, his mother would blame him bitterly, expressing her disappointment at him.
单句写作
④(2018·江苏高考书面表达)令我失望的是，其中一些评级是公司或卖家谨慎操作(manipulation)的结果。
To_my_disappointment,_some_of_the_ratings_are_the_outcome_of_a_careful_manipulation_of_companies_or_sellers.
3．“不定代词/数词/名词/形容词的最高级＋of＋关系代词(whom/which)”引导的定语从句
[教材原句]　However, he later finds out that his father was a wizard and that his mother was a witch, both_of_whom were murdered by an evil wizard — the same wizard who gave Harry the scar.
但是后来哈利发现他的父亲是巫师，母亲是女巫，他们都是被一个邪恶的巫师杀害的——也就是给哈利留下伤疤的那个巫师。

(1)both/neither/all/none/some/most/many/several/a few/...＋of＋关系代词(whom/which)
(2)the＋名词＋of＋关系代词(whom/which)
(3)数词＋of＋关系代词(whom/which)
(4)形容词的最高级＋of＋关系代词(whom/which)
①Here are some problems put up at the meeting, most_of_which are about education and health care.
会议上提出了一些问题，大部分都是关于教育和医疗的。
②The house the_roof_of_which was damaged has now been repaired.
那幢屋顶被损坏的房子现在已经修好了。
③There are fifty students in our class, thirty_of_whom are girls.
我们班有50个学生，其中30个是女生。
④China has thousands of islands, the_biggest_of_which is Taiwan Island.
中国有数千个岛屿，其中最大的是台湾岛。
[真题印证]
⑤(2017·江苏高考)We choose this hotel because the price for a night here is down to ＄20, half of ________ it used to charge.
A．that B．which
C．what D．how
解析：选C　句意：我们选择这家旅馆，因为这里一晚的价格降到了20美元，这是他们过去所收价格的一半。空处在句中引导宾语从句，且在宾语从句中作charge的宾语，因此只能选择what。half of what it used to charge“它过去所收价格的一半”。
考点新组合
阅读微技能
　　Some representatives were holding a heated discussion. One girl said that Internet shopping was the most ❶________(excite) and popular, but another boy contradicted her. He said that he would rather ❷________(go) to the stores, for he resembled his mother very much in shopping. Whether you believe it or not, everyone agrees that store shopping will exist along with Internet shopping but will never ❸________(replace)．
1.①处用所给词的适当形式填空exciting。
2.②处用所给词的适当形式填空go。
3.③处用所给词的适当形式填空be_replaced。

4. representative n．代表；典型人物adj.典型的；有代表性的

(1)a representative of　　　　 是……的代表；代表着……
be representative of 代表着……；是……的代表
(2)represent v. 代表；描绘
represent ... as 把……描绘成
[多角练透]
完成句子
①The mansion is_quite_representative_of Spanish art.
这幢大厦充分代表了西班牙艺术。
②I am a_representative_of_the_people,_and speaking on their behalf is what I do.
我是人民的代表，替人民说话是我的职责。
③Her daughter is very clever and often represented_as_a_genius.
她女儿很聪明，常被称为天才。
单句写作
④(2018·北京高考书面表达)茶文化是传统文化的代表，具有巨大的魅力和价值。
Tea_culture_is_a_representative_of_traditional_culture,_which_is_of_great_charm_and_huge_value._
5．contradict vt. & vi.驳斥，反驳；与……相矛盾，相反

(1)contradict oneself　　　　　 自相矛盾
(2)contradictory adj. 相互矛盾的，对立的，不一致的
be contradictory to 与……相矛盾/对立
(3)contradiction n. 矛盾，反驳
in contradiction to/with ... 与……相矛盾/对立
[多角练透]
用所给词的适当形式填空
①The answers to this question were various and contradictory (contradict)．
②Behind them all, though, is the contradiction (contradict) between economic growth and the environment.
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③Some astronauts feel sick on the station during the first few days because their brains receive contradictory messages.
一些宇航员在太空站上开始的几天会觉得恶心，因为他们的大脑收到的是矛盾的信息。
④His private actions are in direct contradiction to his publicly expressed opinions.
他私下的行为与公开的言论完全矛盾。
6．resemble vt.看起来像，类似

(1)resemble sb./sth. (in ...)　 (在……方面)与某人/某物相似
(2)resemblance n. 相似
[题点全练]　翻译句子
①The two sisters resemble each other in appearance but differ in character.
这姐妹俩外表彼此相似但性格不同。
②The resemblance between the two signatures was remarkable.
两个签名之间的相似点是惊人的。
③Some of the commercially produced venison resembles beef in flavor.
有些商业化养殖的鹿肉味道和牛肉很相似。
7．whether ... or ...引导让步状语从句
[教材原句]　Whether you think the Academy Awards really resemble a film festival or not, everyone agrees that the Oscar is the best­known award a film can receive.
不论你是否认为奥斯卡金像奖真的像电影节，人人都赞同奥斯卡金像奖是电影能获得的最著名的奖项。

(1)句中whether ... or ...为固定句型，意为“不管……是否……，不管是……还是……”，引导让步状语从句，它还可以引导名词性从句。
(2)whether之后可接动词不定式(即whether to do ...)。
①There's always competition, whether_you_realize_it_or_not.
不论你是否意识到，竞争永远存在。
②There is a heated discussion on whether_museums_should_charge_for_admission_or_not.
就博物馆是否应该收入场费有激烈的争论。
③You'd better decide for yourself whether_to_go_or_not.
究竟去不去，你自己拿主意吧。
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　　Nowadays, young people have a preference for seeing tense thrillers. The attraction of a film lies ❶________ its plot and the dizzy scenes. ❷Such_scenes_conquer_the_audience's_eyeballs. But to people's ❸ ________(disappoint), some films are more to show off the special effects than to help the films' plot. So when we want to see a film, we should give thought to it.
1.①处应填介词in。
2.用强调句升级句②It_is_such_scenes_that_conquer_the_audience's_eyeballs.。
3.③处用所给词的适当形式填空disappointment。

8．preference n．偏爱，偏好

have/show a preference for　　　　 更喜欢/偏爱……
give (a) preference to 给……以优惠/优待
develop a preference for 养成对……的偏爱
in preference to 优先于，而不是
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①In recent years, there are more and more people who have_showed/had_a_preference_for_fast_food.
近年来，越来越多的人喜欢快餐。
②The scholarship committee will give_(a)_preference_to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
奖学金评定委员将优先考虑那些来自贫困家庭的学生。
③When it comes to fruit, I would usually choose apples in_preference_to pears.
谈到水果，我通常愿意选择苹果，其次才是梨。
④People develop_a_preference_for a particular style of learning at an early age and these preferences affect learning.
人们在年龄很小的时候就养成了对某种学习方式的偏好，而这些偏好又影响着学习。
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⑤(2016·四川高考书面表达)我更喜欢秋天，因为秋天意味着收获和喜悦。
I_have_a_preference_for_autumn,_for_autumn_means_harvest_and_joy.
9．attraction n．吸引人的特征；有吸引力的地方/事物；吸引，吸引力

(1)a tourist attraction　　　 旅游景点
(2)attract vt. 吸引；引起
attract sb. to sth. 吸引/引起某人对某事的兴趣
attract one's attention 吸引某人的注意
(3)attractive adj. 有吸引力的；诱人的
[多角练透]
用所给词的适当形式填空
①Co­operation was more than just an attractive (attract) option; it was an obligation.
②With all these attractions (attract), no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.
③Attracted (attract) by the beautiful scenery, I decided to stay here for two more days.
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④I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave when something occurred that attracted_my_attention.
我感到有点失望，正要离开，这时发生了一件事引起了我的注意。
⑤I'll stay four days in Beijing to visit some_famous_tourist_attractions.
我会在北京待4天，游览一些著名的旅游景点。
10．give thought to认真考虑，思考

at first thought　　　　　　　 乍一想
at the thought of 一想到……(就)
on second thought(s) 经仔细考虑后
without a second thought 立即，马上；不假思索
(be) deep/lost in thought 陷入沉思
read sb.'s thoughts 看出某人的心思
[题点全练]　完成句子
①He had intended to go, but on_second__thought(s),_he gave up the idea.
他本来想去的，但进一步考虑后，他打消了这个念头。
②She was so much terrified at_the_thought_of flying that she decided to go by train.
想到乘飞机，她吓坏了，她决定坐火车去。
③The moment I stop running to keep up with it I'll be discarded without_a_second_thought.
一旦我停下追赶的脚步，我就会被不加考虑地丢弃。
④As if he could read_her_thoughts,_Benny said, “You're free to go any time you like.”
班尼仿佛看出了她的心思，说道：“你随时都可以自由离开。”


[单元语基落实]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Don't expose (泄露) your personal information to the strangers.
2．The clerk must have overlooked (忽略) your name, because he said you weren't there.
3．He does not resemble (看起来像) his brother in any way.
4．Success in making money is not always a good criterion (标准) of success in life.
5．People who work in banks know about finance (金融)．
6．Your actions contradict (与……相矛盾) your principles.
7．Some of the people determined to boycott (抵制) the Japanese goods.
8．All these are precious gifts. I have no preference (偏爱) for any one.
9．Nothing but water can be seen on the broad (宽阔的) ocean.
10．Although his formal (正式的) education stopped after primary school, he was an avid reader.
11．I began cutting back on unhealthy things like fried and salty (咸的) and sweet foods.
12．What attracts me to go there is that there are a lot of attractions (有吸引力的地方) there.
13．How tiresome (令人厌烦的)! I have left my watch behind.
14．To my disappointment (失望), the immigration officer rejected my visa application with the excuse that my daughter had the intention of migration.
15．I had the strong impression that what I had accumulated (积累) was simply bad news that nobody wanted to hear.
Ⅱ.单项填空
1．“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”， which suggests that work and play do not ________ but promote each other.
A．condemn　　　　　　 　B．convert
C．contradict D．confirm
解析：选C　句意：“只学习不玩耍，聪明的孩子也变傻”，这句话说明了学习和玩耍并不是相互矛盾的，相反它们是相互促进的。condemn“谴责，判刑”；convert“使……转变，使……改变信仰”；contradict“反驳，否定，与……矛盾”；confirm“证实”。故选C。
2．—John said he would provide you with anything you needed, didn't he?
—Yeah.It was ________ of him, but I declined his offer.
A．modest B．punctual
C．instant D．considerate
解析：选D　句意：“约翰说他将会提供给你需要的任何东西，不是吗？”“是啊，他很体贴人，但是我拒绝了他的好意。”modest“谦虚的”；punctual“守时的，准时的”；instant“立即的，紧迫的”；considerate“体贴的”。 根据语境知选D。
3．—Any good tips for me, Sir?
—Never ________ your shortcomings and try to improve yourself in every way.
A．forget B．overlook
C．undertake D．mistake
解析：选B　答句句意：不要忽视你的缺点，尽力在每一方面都要提升自己。overlook“忽视”，符合句意。
4．This special school accepts all disabled students, ________ educational level and background.
A．according to B．regardless of
C．in addition to D．in terms of
解析：选B　句意：这所特殊学校接受所有残疾学生，不管教育水平和背景。regardless of“不管，不顾”，符合句意。according to“根据”； in addition to“除……之外(还)”； in terms of“就……而言”。
5．Wuxi is now a modern city with many attractions, most of ________ approached within 30 minutes by public transport from the city centre.
A．that B．them
C．which D．whom
解析：选C　句意：无锡现在是一个拥有许多景点的现代化城市，其中有大多数景点在30分钟内可以通过公共交通从市中心到达。关系代词which指代先行词attractions。
6．When I came to the strange city, I began to ________ what I would do to earn my living.
A．keep pace with B．give thought to
C．make room for D．get rid of
解析：选B　句意：当我来到这个陌生的城市时，我开始考虑我该做点什么用以谋生。give thought to“考虑，认真思考”，符合句意。keep pace with“与……同步”；make room for“给……让位”；get rid of“摆脱，除掉”。
7．________ the ending is perfect or not, you can't disappear from my world.
A．While B．Whether
C．Though D．Unless
解析：选B　句意：我的世界不允许你消失，不管结局是否完美。whether ... or ...意为“不管是……还是……”，引导让步状语从句。
8．What he has done is really ________.Now his parents are ________ him.
A．disappointing; disappointed at
B．disappointing; disappointed about
C．disappointing; disappointed with
D．disappointed; disappointing by
解析：选C　第一空表达的是“他所做的事是令人失望的”，应用disappointing; be disappointed with sb.“对某人失望”，答案为C。
9．A number of graduates prefer to work in big cities, where there are lots of ________， like convenient transportation, more opportunities and better environment.
A．amusements B．attractions
C．collections D．achievements
解析：选B　句意：许多毕业生更愿意在大城市工作，因为那里有许多吸引人的地方，如便利的交通、更多机会和更好的环境。attraction在这里用作可数名词，意思是“吸引人的事物”。
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．It sounds as if he knew a lot, but in fact, he is a person who is_fond_of_showing_off.
听起来好像他懂得很多，但实际上他是一个爱炫耀的人。
2．Work hard, and you will accumulate_a_fortune some day.
努力工作，总有一天你会积累起一笔财富的。
3．I'm sorry, I wasn't_paying_attention_to what you were saying.
对不起，我没有注意刚才你在说什么。
4．Those kind­hearted donators would like to set up a special school to accept all disabled students, regardless_of_their_education_levels_and_backgrounds.
那些好心的捐赠者想要建立一所特殊的学校来接收所有残疾的学生，不管他们的教育水平和背景如何。
5．More and more women today have learned to arise in_defence_of_their_legal_rights.
现在越来越多的妇女学会了站起来保护她们的合法权利。
Ⅳ.课文段落大意概括
阅读本单元 Project部分，试着以约30个词概括第一段(P62，L1－11)的段落大意。
This amazing film named Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) where Daniel plays the leading role tells a story about a sensitive boy's miserable experiences. Later, he realizes he is a wizard who already has a reputation.