话题词汇
1.admire v.钦佩；赞美
2.positive adj.积极的
3.entertain v.娱乐；招待
4.humour n.幽默；滑稽
5.perform v.表演，行动
6.applaud v.鼓掌欢迎
7.recreation n.娱乐；消遣
8.relax v.(使)放松，轻松
9.burst into laughter突然大笑起来
10.be content with对……满意
经典语篇(2017·湖北)
请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。
We all know that “sticks and stones may break our bones”，but we should also be aware that words can hurt people，too.
注意：1.无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；
2.除诗歌外，文体不限；
3.词数120左右。
佳作欣赏
My deskmate admires my fluent English very much and I usually feel encouraged by his compliments.
One day，when we learned the new word “eccentric” in class，we were asked to make a sentence with it.I volunteered to do it by saying “My deskmate is an eccentric boy whose clothes never fit him.” Hearing this，the whole class burst into laughter and my deskmate’s face turned red.① After class，I learned from the teacher that my deskmate would have dropped out of school if he hadn’t been helped by others.②My mindless words must have hurt him deeply.
Not until then did I realize words could be powerful in both positive and negative ways.③We should avoid hurting others if we can’t always④ be encouraging when we speak.
思维发散
1.将第①句进行同义句改写
The moment the whole class heard this，they burst out laughing and my deskmate’s face turned red.
2.将第②句改为省略句
After class，I learned from the teacher that my deskmate would have dropped out of school had he not been helped by others.
3.用强调句式改写第③句
It was not until then that I realized words could be powerful in both positive and negative ways.
4.仿照第④句用部分否定完成句子
我同意你对未来城市的大部分预测，但并不同意你所说的一切。
I agree with most of your predictions about the city of the future，but I don’t agree with everything.
Ⅰ.重点单词
A.写作单词
1.stage (n.)阶段，时期；舞台；(v.)上演
2.previous (adj.)先前的，以往的
3.tease (vt.)取笑；揶揄；戏弄
4.guarantee (vt.& n.)保证；担保
5.style (n.)风格；方式；样式
6.saying (n.)格言，谚语，警句
7.negative (adj.)负面的，消极的
8.positive (adj.)积极的，正面的
9.foolishness (n.)愚蠢
10.polish (vt.)提高；修改；润色
11.invitation (n.)邀请
12.tear (vt.)撕，扯
13.burst (vi.)猛冲；突然出现；爆裂
14.glare (vi.)怒目而视；发出炫目的光
15.variety (n.)(同一事物)不同种类；多种样式
various (adj.)不同的，各种各样的
vary (vt.& vi.)变化，不同
16.behave (vt.& vi.)表现
behaviour (n.)行为
17.perform (vt.& vi.)演出，表演；做，履行；工作，运转
performance (n.)表演，演出；表现，业绩
performer (n.)演员；表演者
18.amuse (vt.)逗笑，逗乐；提供(消遣)，(使)娱乐
amusing (adj.)好玩的；有趣的
amused (adj.)被逗乐的；觉得好笑的
amusement (n.)可笑；娱乐；消遣活动
19.strengthen (vt.& vi.)增强；巩固
strength (n.)力气；强项，长处
strong (adj.)强壮的
20.participate (vi.)参加，参与
participation (n.)参加，参与
participant (n.)参加者，参与者
21.instruct (vt.)教授，传授；指示，命令；告知
instruction (n.)教导；指示，命令；(常用复数)用法说明
instructive (adj.)教育性的，有启发的，有益的
instructor (n.)教练；导师
22.crowded (adj.)拥挤的
crowd (n.)人群
23.anger (n.)怒，怒火，怒气
angry (adj.)生气的
angrily (adv.)生气地，发火地
B.阅读单词
24.weekly (n.)周刊；周报；(adj.)每周的
25.visual (adj.)视觉的
26.attain (vt.)(通常经过努力)获得；得到；达到
27.affection (n.)喜爱，钟爱
28.academy (n.)研究院，学会；专科院校
29.technical (adj.)技术的，技能的
30.mourn (vt.& vi.)哀悼，忧伤
31.invisible (adj.)看不见的，无形的
32.setting (n.)(戏剧、小说等的)情节背景；场景；环境
33.cosy (adj.)暖和舒适的，惬意的
34.alongside (prep.& adv.)在……旁边；与……一起
35.bow (vi.& vt.)鞠躬；低头；(使)弯曲；(n.)鞠躬；船头
36.emptyhanded (adj.)空手；一无所获
37.comedy (n.)喜剧
comedian (n.)喜剧演员
38.fitness (n.)健壮，健康；适合
fit (v.)适合，合身；安装；使胜任；(adj.)健壮的，健康的；适合的
unfit (adj.)不健康的；不适宜的
39.initial (adj.)最初的，初始的；(n.)(人名的)首字母
initially (adv.)最初地
Ⅱ.重点短语
1.stand up for支持，维护
2.trip over绊倒
3.make fun of拿……开玩笑；取笑，嘲弄
4.have affection for喜爱，钟爱
5.come up with想出；拿出
6.pass away去世，亡故
7.drive away赶走；驱赶
8.take on接纳
9.make room for为……腾出地方
10.burst in闯进；突然闯入
11.glare at对……怒目而视
12.hold out递出；拿出；伸出；坚持
Ⅲ.经典句式
1.Which of the events above do you think will be the funniest?
你认为以上项目哪一个最有趣？
2.Whatever the reason，research shows that in the end，the English saying，‘Laughter is the best medicine’，may be true after all.
不管是什么原因，研究表明，英语格言“笑是灵丹妙药”到头来可能真的没错。
3.I like it when the comedian talks to people in the audience.
我喜欢喜剧演员与现场观众交流。
4.Of course.(moves over as if to make room for Tony)
当然。(挪过去，好像是要为托尼腾出空间)
5.Mind if I sit down?
我坐这儿你(们)不介意吧？
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[多词一义] varieties of，a variety of，all kinds of，different
1a variety of＝varieties of＝various种种的；各种各样的
2vary from...to...由……到……不等
vary with随……变化
vary in在……方面变化
[特别提醒]
a variety of＋名词，作主语时，动词原则上与它所修饰的名词的数保持一致；the variety of＋复数名词，意为“……的品种”，作主语时，谓语使用单数。
(1)There are a variety of books for us to choose from，like history books，science books，literary books and so on.
有各种各样的书供我们选择，像历史书、科学书、文学书等等。
(2)People like to shop in the supermarket because they are interested in the variety of goods on offer and can buy whatever they want.
人们喜欢去超市因为他们对那儿提供的多样的货物感兴趣而且还能买到想买的物品。
(3)The variety of apples is astonishing.
苹果的品种之多令人吃惊。
多维训练
(1)用上述短语的适当形式填空
With the development of economy，there are varieties of goods in stores，varying from daily groceries to luxury goods，which greatly enrich people’s life.In addition，the goods vary with the season in variety and quantity.
(2)There is a wide
of reference books to be found，so
you look for some material needed，you can turn to me.
A.kind；the last time
B.sort；every time
C.variety；next time
D.type；the moment
答案 C
解析 句意为：有各种各样的参考书可以被找到，因此下次你再找需要的材料时，你可以找我帮忙。a wide variety of各种各样的；第二空中next time 引导时间状语从句。所以选C。
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1perform one’s duty 尽责任
perform one’s promise履行诺言
perform/carry out an operation进行手术
2put on a performance表演
(1)He made a promise that he would help me with the difficult task，but he didn’t perform his promise.
他承诺会在这个艰难的任务中帮助我，但他并没有履行诺言。
(2)The doctor was performing an operation on a boy who was injured in the traffic accident.
医生正在给交通事故中受伤的男孩做手术。
(3)Either Tom or his twin sisters are going to put on a performance tomorrow evening.
不是汤姆就是他的双胞胎妹妹们明天晚上要演出。
多维训练
(1)Schools should be lively places where individuals are encouraged to
to their greatest potential.(2015·江苏，22)
A.accelerate
B.improve
C.perform
D.develop
答案 D
解析 考查动词词义辨析。句意为：学校应该是鼓励个人发展他们最大潜力的、充满活力的地方。accelerate加速；improve改善；perform执行；develop发展。
(2)Everyone’s attention was drawn to the eightyearold girl who was
perfectly at the piano.
A.acting
B.behaving
C.doing
D.performing
答案 D
解析 句意为：每个人的注意力都被吸引到了弹钢琴相当好的那个八岁小女孩身上。perform表演； act 扮演，担当；behave举止，表现； do做。根据句意选D。
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1guarantee sth./to do sth./that...保证，担保，许诺某事做某事
guarantee sb.sth.保证/担保某人某事
guarantee...against/from...保证……免受……
2be under guarantee在保修期
there is no guarantee that...无法保证……/……不一定……
(1)Practicing is the only way to guarantee a successful performance.
练习是保证演出成功的唯一方法。
(2)I cannot guarantee to work here for more than a year.
我不能保证在这里工作超过一年。
(3)If you send the application form，I can guarantee you an interview.
如果你递交申请表，我担保你会得到一次面试机会。
(4)There is no guarantee that it will be a nice weather tomorrow.
明天不一定是晴天。
多维训练
(1)That train ticket doesn’t guarantee you a seat(并不能保证你会有一个座位).
(2)Even when I am able to get in touch with the manager and tell him your request，I cannot
he will reply.
A.stress
B.appeal
C.inform
D.guarantee
答案 D
解析 句意为：即使我能够与经理联系，告诉他你的要求，我也不能保证他会回复。guarantee保证；stress使承受压力，给……加压力；appeal(迫切)要求，有吸引力，求助(于)；inform通知。
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burst in/into突然闯进；破门而入
burst out突然迸发；爆发；突然激动地喊叫
burst out doing...＝burst into＋n.突然做某事
burst with anger/joy勃然大怒/乐不可支
(1)The police burst in and arrested the thief.
警察突然闯进房间，逮捕了小偷。
(2)Much to my surprise，she burst into tears the instant she read the letter.
让我吃惊的是，她一读到这封信，就突然大哭起来。(2015·河南方城一中月考)
(3)She bursts with joy because of her son’s achievement.
她因她儿子的成就而心花怒放。
[图解助记]
多维训练
(1)完成句子
①他恼羞成怒，都要气炸了。
He felt he would burst with anger and shame.
②当校车抵达动物园时，汽车的门突然打开，孩子们冲了出去。
When the school bus arrived at the zoo，the bus door burst open and all the children rushed out.
(2)同义句改写
Hearing the interesting story，all the people present burst into laughter.
Hearing the interesting story，all the people present burst out laughing.
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[应试指导] take短语语境词义辨析
take after在外貌、行为等方面与某个长辈相像，效仿
take for把……当成……；误以为
take in吸收，接纳；理解，领会；欺骗
take off脱下衣、帽等；飞机等起飞；经济、事业等腾飞；产品等大受欢迎
take over接管，接任
take up占据时间、空间；开始处理，从事；学着做，开始做；接着讲
(1)In an interview，he told us that he is always happy to take on new foreign students.
在一次采访中他告诉我们，他总是乐意招收新的外国学生。
(2)I took him for his brother by mistake.
我错把他当成他弟弟了。
(3)During the first week，do not think about distance，but run five minutes longer each day.After six days，it is wise to take a day off to rest.
在第一周内，不要考虑距离而是每天多跑五分钟。六天之后，要留出一天的休息时间。(2015·全国Ⅱ)
多维训练
(1)用take短语的适当形式填空
①She took up the story where Tim had left off.
②Don’t be taken in by the advertisement.It doesn’t tell the truth.
③His son took over the family business after his death.
④Her singing career took off after her TV appearance.
⑤She really takes after her mother.They seem like sisters.
(2)Some insects
the colour of their surroundings to protect themselves.
A.take in
B.take off
C.take on
D.take out
答案 C
解析 句意为：一些昆虫呈现出它们周围环境的颜色来保护自己。take on呈现(某种性质、样子等)，符合句意。take in 收留(某人)，欺骗，吸收，包括，理解；take off(飞机等)起飞，脱掉(衣服等)，(观念、产品等)突然大受欢迎；take out取出，均不符合句意。
(3)Peter was a heart breaker.He deserted his wife the moment his business began to
.
A.take up
B.take out
C.take over
D.take off
答案 D
解析 考查动词短语辨析。句意为：Peter 是一个负心人。事业一成功他就抛弃了妻子。 take up 占，拿起； take out 取出； take over接管；take off事业腾飞，突然成功。根据句意可知， D项正确。
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多维训练
(1)用所给词的适当形式填空
①They were expected to behave themselves(they).
②They behaved badly(bad) towards their guests.
③Some people maintain that watching violence on TV is one of the major causes of aggressive behavior(behave) and crime in society.
(2)My cousin Jim didn’t
himself at the party and thus left a very bad impression
the guests.
A.behave；on
B.observe；on
C.support；in
D.respect；in
答案 A
解析 behave oneself举止规矩；observe观察，庆祝，遵守；support支持；respect尊敬；固定搭配leave an impression on sb.给某人留下印象。句意为：在聚会上我的表弟Jim不守规矩，结果给客人留下了不好的印象。根据句意知选A。
(3)One of her achievements is helping us understand
chimps
like humans.
A.how；act
B.whether；act
C.how much；behave
D.how much；approach
答案 C
解析 第一空填how much表示程度；第二空填behave表现，举动。句意为：她的一个成就是帮助我们理解黑猩猩是多么像人类。选C。
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多维训练
(1)用amuse的适当形式填空
①He stopped and watched with amusement to see the child so absorbed.
②Sara was not amused by Franklin’s teasing.
③He had a terrific sense of humor and what he said could be very amusing.
④What amuses him most is swimming in the sea.
(2)Lucy has a great sense of humour and always keeps her colleagues
with her stories.
A.amused
B.amusing
C.to amuse
D.to be amused
答案 A
解析 过去分词作宾语补足语。amuse与它所修饰的her colleagues存在被动关系。(be)amused with...被……逗乐。
(3)The coach’s greatest
is to make all the players into a united team and win the final success.
A.achievement
B.amusement
C.statement
D.argument
答案 A
解析 句意为：这位教练最大的成就就是让所有的队员成为一支团队并赢得最后的胜利。achievement成就；amusement娱乐；statement声明；argument争论。
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多维训练
(1)用participate的适当形式填空
Encouraged by the teacher，the participants actively participated in the English speech contest.Their participation inspired the rest of the class to study hard.
(2)Poetry written from the
of the urban youth tends to reveal their anxiety over a lack of sense of belonging.(2017·湖北，21)
A.perspective
B.priority
C.participation
D.privilege
答案 A
解析 考查名词词义辨析。句意为：从都市青年的角度写的诗歌倾向于反映他们对缺乏归属感的焦虑。perspective观点，看法；priority优先，优先权；participation参加，参与，分享；privilege特权，荣幸。结合句意可知正确答案为A项。
(3)Our headmaster will
us in the discussion this afternoon.
A.take part in
B.join in
C.join
D.attend
答案 C
解析 take part in指参加活动或在活动中负有责任；attend出席，到场；join in参加(活动)；join sb.in与某人一起参与某种活动。
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多维训练
用instruct的适当形式填空
(1)It is the most instructive lecture that I have attended since I came to this school.
(2)We’re standing at a distance following instructions.
(3)We’re standing at a distance，as instructed.
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多维训练
(1)短语填空
①Emily Galvin，his lawyer，held back tears as Mr.South embraced his sons，aged 19 and 12.
②We were held up by a traffic jam.
③She held out her gloved hand to shake mine.
④He held on to a branch until we came to his rescue.
⑤The moment you think about giving up，think of the reason why you hold on so long.
(2)I had a strong desire to reach in and play with the toy，but
thankfully by the shop window.(2015·湖南，32)
A.am held back
B.held back
C.hold back
D.was held back
答案 D
解析 考查时态和语态。句意为：我有一种强烈的欲望，想伸手进去拿那个玩具玩，但幸亏我被商店橱窗阻挡了。句子的主语I与hold back之间是被动关系，需用被动语态；再根据句中的had可知用一般过去时，故选D项。
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1do you think/believe/suppose/suggest/imagine/expect/...可用作插入语，要放在特殊疑问词之后。并且用陈述语序，其后不加that。
2do you suggest之后要用should＋动词原形，should可以省略。
(1)What do you think he will do next?
你认为他下一步要做什么？
(2)How do you suppose they can answer these questions?
你认为他们能如何回答这些问题？
(3)When do you expect they will come back?
你期望他们什么时候回来？
多维训练
(1)完成句子
①你建议派谁去农场工作呢？
Who do you suggest (should) be sent to work on the farm?
②你认为我们从事这项工作时什么最要紧？
What do you think/believe matters when we take up the work?
(2)How long do you think
the computer company brings out a new product?
A.will it be when
B.will it be until
C.it will be before
D.it will be that
答案 C
解析 句意为：你认为要过多久这家电脑公司才能推出一款新的产品？do you think/believe/suppose/...可用作插入语，要放在特殊疑问词之后。并且用陈述语序，其后不加that。
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1like，enjoy，love，hate，dislike，appreciate 等表“喜、怒、哀、乐”的动词，后面不直接接宾语从句，若要跟宾语从句，需跟形式宾语it。
2see to，depend on，count on等由动词和介词构成的短语动词后接that引导的宾语从句时，先加形式宾语it，再接that 从句。
(1)I dislike it when the weather gets really cold.
当天气变得太冷的时候我就不喜欢了。
(2)I hate it when people talk with their mouths full.
我不喜欢人们满口饭时说话。
(3)You may depend on it that he will turn up on time.
你可以相信他会准时出现的。
多维训练
Will you see to
that the luggage is brought back?
A.me
B.yourself
C.it
D.them
答案 C
解析 句意为：你会确保把行李带回来吗？此处see to后需接it(意为“留心、细致地办好某事”)作形式宾语，然后接宾语从句。
微写作
写作素材(关于喜剧表演)
1.昨天在拥挤的电影院观看了由著名喜剧演员在舞台上表演的单口喜剧。
2.我特别钟爱娱乐性的表演。
3.娱乐性的表演对健康有积极作用。
提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达。
连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)
Yesterday I watched the standups by a famous comedian on the stage in the crowded cinema.I have affection for the amusing performance，which has a positive effect on health.
Ⅰ.单项填空
1.The digital camera in our shop is of high quality.If there should be something wrong with it while it is still
，we would repair it at our expense.
A.under control
B.under observation
C.under way
D.under guarantee
答案 D
解析 under control被控制住；under observation在观察中，在监视下；under way进行中；under guarantee在保修期内。句意为：我们店所卖的这种数码相机质量很高。万一出了什么故障而又在保修期内的话，我们会自己掏钱进行修理的。
2.The film she starred in turned out to be a great success which showed her career as an actress
.
A.came about
B.took off
C.broke down
D.ran out
答案 B
解析 句意为：她主演的电影非常成功，那表明她的演艺事业开始腾飞。take off事业上的腾飞，突然开始成功，开始走红；come about发生； break down 出故障；run out用完。
3.—Why do you choose to work in an international travel agency?
—Well，you know，English is my
.So it is my best choice.
A.strength
B.talent
C.ability
D.skill
答案 A
解祈 句意为：——你为什么选择在国际旅行社工作？——你知道，英语是我的强项，所以这是我最好的选择。strength优势，强项；talent才能；ability能力；skill技能。
4.Mary worked here as a
secretary and ended up getting a fulltime job with the company.
A.pessimistic
B.temporary
C.previous
D.cautious
答案 B
解析 句意为：玛丽在这里做临时秘书，最后得到了公司一份全职的工作。pessimistic悲观的；temporary临时的；previous先前的，以前的；cautious谨慎的，小心翼翼的。
5.John has determined to
teaching in the quakehit area when he graduates from university.
A.pick up
B.set up
C.take up
D.give up
答案 C
解析 句意为：约翰在大学毕业时就决定去地震灾区教书了。pick up拾起，捡起，接受(信号)；set up建立，成立；take up从事，占据；give up 放弃。
6.The teacher paused as if
his students to ask questions on the point he had just said.
A.expecting
B.to expect
C.having expected
D.to have expected
答案 A
解析 as if后省略了he was，此处是现在分词短语作伴随状语。句意为：老师停了一下，好像正期待着学生就他刚才所说的要点进行提问。
7.The producer comes regularly to collect the cameras
to our shop for quality problems.
A.returning
B.returned
C.to return
D.to be returned
答案 B
解析 考查非谓语动词。句意为：厂商定期到我们店里回收因质量问题而被退的相机。camera与return之间是被动关系，故用过去分词作后置定语，表示被动和完成的动作。故选B项。
8.The airport
next year will help promote tourism in this area.
A.being completed
B.to be completed
C.completed
D.having been completed
答案 B
解析 考查非谓语动词作定语。句意为：明年将要竣工的机场将有助于促进这个地区旅游业的发展。由next year知机场将要竣工而不是正在竣工，也不是已竣工，故选B项。
9.The room is empty except for a bookshelf
in one corner.
A.standing
B.to stand
C.stands
D.stood
答案 A
解析 考查现在分词短语作定语。bookshelf 和动词stand是主动关系，且stand这一动作正在发生，所以用现在分词形式。
10.Your
as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of reflecting on how you learn.
A.operation
B.growth
C.performance
D.character
答案 C
解析 句意为：作为一名学生，如果你能够对所学的东西养成思考的习惯的话，你的成绩会很棒的。performance成绩，表现，符合句意。operation操作，手术；growth增长；character人物，角色。
11. It remains
whether Jim will be fit enough to play in the finals.
A.seen
B.to be seen
C.seeing
D.to see
答案 B
解析 句意为：Jim在决赛前是否能彻底康复还有待观察。whether引导的句子与see之间是动宾关系，排除C、D两项；A、B两项中，B项表将来，符合本句要求，为最佳答案。
12.The scientists are beating their brains trying to
with a solution to the problem.
A.end up
B.come up
C.catch up
D.put up
答案 B
解析 句意为：科学家们绞尽脑汁，争取想出解决那个问题的方法。come up with想出，符合语境。end up最终成为，最后处于；catch up with赶上，追上；put up with忍受，容忍。
13.
，I have to put the storybook away to concentrate on my lessons.
A.However amusing it is
B.However it is amusing
C.No matter how it’s amusing
D.No matter how amusing is it
答案 A
解析 考查状语从句。however为副词，修饰形容词或副词，所以however后跟amusing再接主语和动词(从句要用陈述语序)。也可改为No matter how amusing it is。
14.The event not only promoted
of world hunger，but also raised a lot of money to help starving people.
A.information
B.knowledge
C.instruction
D.awareness
答案 D
解析 考查名词词义辨析。句意为：这个事件不仅能够提升人们对于世界饥饿的意识，而且也筹集了更多的资金来帮助那些饥饿的人们。awareness意识，符合句意。information信息；knowledge知识；instruction指示，命令。
15.It’s necessary to be prepared for a job interview.
the answers ready will be of great help.
A.To have had
B.Having had
C.Have
D.Having
答案 D
解析 考查动名词作主语。句意为：为参加应聘做好准备很有必要。把回答的内容准备好会大有帮助。A、B两项表示已完成的动作，而句意只是强调一个一般性的动作，因此排除A、B两项；又因动词原形只构成祈使句，不能作句子的主语，因此排除C项。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I knew I was not supposed to be quite so excited.I was too
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for that.At age eleven，the oldest and my mom’s “grownup” girl，I had to keep
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.I was in middle school after all.But every chance I got，when I was
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，I checked each present under the tree.I read every tag(标签) and felt every package，guessing at the
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within.I had examined each gift so often that I could tell which present went to which person
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looking at the tags.
It had been a(n)
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year for my family.Whenever my mom looked over at the tree and scattered presents，she would sigh and
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us，“There won’t be as much for Christmas this year.Try not to be disappointed.” Christmas had
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been a time for my parents to spoil(宠爱) us.In years past，the presents would
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the living room.I had heard the phrase “giving is better than receiving”，but getting presents was the whole point! It was the reason I couldn’t go to
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on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas morning，we
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waited in the hallway until Dad told us everything was ready.We rushed into the living room and had to wait and
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while other family members opened their presents，but as the time passed we lost our
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.
“Here’s another one for you，” said Mom as she handed me a package.I looked at it，
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.Having spent so much time examining the presents before Christmas，I
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this one.It was for my mom!
It was a blow dryer.
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this may seem only a simple gift，to me it was so much more.But，in my world，where receiving was more
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than giving，my mom’s act of selflessness was difficult to
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.I thought in disbelief about how much my mom must love me to do that.
I have always remembered that Christmas with affection.As an adult with children，I can now see my mom was finding an even greater
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in her Christmas because giving truly is better than receiving.To me，my mom’s simple act
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the world.
16.A.busy
B.shy
C.old
D.simple
答案 C
解析 由下文可知，作者认为自己是家中最大的(oldest)孩子而且已经长大了，所以不应该再要圣诞礼物了。busy 忙碌的；shy 害羞的；old 老的，旧的，年龄大的；simple 简单的。
17.A.quiet
B.secret
C.active
D.calm
答案 D
解析 虽然圣诞礼物很诱人，但是作为长女又是中学生，自己不应该像弟妹们那么激动，而应该保持冷静。quiet 安静的；secret 秘密的；active 活跃的；calm 冷静的，平静的。
18.A.alone
B.bored
C.curious
D.energetic
答案 A
解析 作者虽然告诫自己要保持冷静，但是一有机会，当自己一个人的时候，还是忍不住会查看圣诞树下的礼物，看看哪个属于自己。alone 单独的；bored 厌烦的；curious 好奇的；energetic 精力充沛的。
19.A.values
B.contents
C.possessions
D.bonuses
答案 B
解析 作者一个礼盒一个礼盒地看，一个标签一个标签地读，猜测礼盒内的东西。value 价值；content 内容；possession 拥有物，财产；bonus 分红，奖金。
20.A.by
B.without
C.regardless of
D.instead of
答案 B
解析 由于作者多次仔细检查过每一个礼物，所以不用(without)看标签就能知道哪个礼物归谁。
21.A.golden
B.ordinary
C.tough
D.peaceful
答案 C
解析 由下文母亲的叹气和话可知今年家境比较困难。golden 金色的；ordinary 普通的，平常的；tough 坚硬的，困难的；peaceful 和平的，安宁的。
22.A.trick
B.educate
C.frighten
D.warn
答案 D
解析 此处表示母亲事前给孩子们打预防针，提醒他们，圣诞礼物可能会不那么丰富，希望他们不要感到失望。trick 欺骗，欺诈；educate 教育；frighten 恐吓；warn 警告，提醒。
23.A.traditionally
B.rarely
C.additionally
D.confidentially
答案 A
解析 圣诞节给孩子们许多礼物是父母的传统习惯。traditionally 传统地；rarely 稀罕地；additionally 此外；confidentially 机密地。
24.A.abandon
B.occupy
C.decorate
D.stain
答案 B
解析 以往家庭条件好，礼物多得占据整个起居室。abandon 放弃；occupy 占据；decorate 装饰；stain 弄污。
25.A.church
B.school
C.work
D.sleep
答案 D
解析 此处表达作者在圣诞前夜非常激动，以致难以入眠。church 教堂；school 学校；work 工作；sleep睡觉。
26.A.worriedly
B.hopelessly
C.eagerly
D.nervously
答案 C
解析 对于孩子们来说，对即将到来的礼物肯定是充满渴望。worriedly 担忧地；hopelessly 无望地；eagerly 渴望地；nervously 紧张地。
27.A.watch
B.argue
C.complain
D.bargain
答案 A
解析 孩子们来到客厅等待着礼物并看着别的家庭成员打开各自的礼物。watch 观看；argue 争论；complain 抱怨；bargain 讨价还价。
28.A.selfsatisfaction
B.selfconfidence
C.selfcontrol
D.selfsupport
答案 C
解析 此处表现孩子们心情迫切地难以自控。selfsatisfaction 自我满足；selfconfidence 自信；selfcontrol 自控；selfsupport 自助。
29.A.disappointed
B.embarrassed
C.stressed
D.confused
答案 D
解析 妈妈又给了“我”一份礼物，“我”感到不解，由下文可知，因为通过之前的探查，“我”知道这件礼物应该是妈妈自己的。disappointed 失望的；embarrassed 尴尬的；stressed 有压力的；confused 困惑的。
30.A.adored
B.recognized
C.ignored
D.claimed
答案 B
解析 “我”认出妈妈给“我”的第二份礼物原本属于妈妈。adore 喜欢；recognize 认出；ignore 忽视；claim 宣称。
31.A.If
B.Since
C.Unless
D.While
答案 D
解析 句意为：尽管这看起来或许是个简单的礼物，但是对我来说意味着很多。if 假如；since 自从，既然；unless 除非；while 然而，尽管。
32.A.awkward
B.important
C.noble
D.effective
答案 B
解析 在“我”看来，获取比给予更重要。awkward 令人尴尬的，笨拙的；important 重要的；noble 高尚的，贵族的；effective 有效的。
33.A.tolerate
B.perform
C.understand
D.confirm
答案 C
解析 当时自己对妈妈的行为不能理解。tolerate 容忍，宽容；perform 表演，表现；understand 理解；confirm 确认，证实。
34.A.joy
B.challenge
C.influence
D.role
答案 A
解析 作者自己现在有了孩子，所以她能够体会到一个母亲对自己的孩子付出的快乐。joy 快乐；challenge 挑战；influence 影响；role 作用，角色。
35.A.meant
B.saved
C.helped
D.controlled
答案 A
解析 句意为：对我来说，妈妈的一个简单行为就意味着一切。mean意味着；save挽救；help帮助；control控制。
Ⅲ.阅读理解
What is funny？The short answer is：Who knows？The joke that causes a burst of laughter from one listener might be met with a puzzled look from another.
In general，you should avoid jokes at any business or social gathering where there are more than two people in your conversational group.If there are only two people—and they consist of you and your best friend—go ahead and tell it.
Admittedly，a few people possess a perfect sense of timing，appropriateness，and joke delivery.You are probably not one of them.You might be quite funny and have many great jokes.But there’s a place for jokes—over dinner with family，hiking with friends，but business or social affairs with colleagues and acquaintances (熟人) are not it.It takes a whole other level of joketelling ability to put a joke into the more formal conversations.
The best jokes come into the conversation so that by the time listeners realize a joke is in progress，the punchline that produces humour is being delivered—to their surprise and delight.
Jokes don’t translate well when you’re in a group with mixed backgrounds：those whose first language is not English，those who might not understand a special term or an “in” expression，young people who wouldn’t catch a reference to some bit of culture familiar to older people—and vice versa (反之亦然).
Never joke about another person in the group—about their name，habits，hometown，profession，appearance，or past.It’s not a question of whether the joke is cheery or appropriate.No one enjoys being singled out this way.When you are the subject of the joke，the laughter doesn’t feel good no matter how hard you try to tell yourself they’re not laughing at you.Because that’s what it feels like.
What do you say if you realize your joke upset someone？Apologize as briefly and as sincerely as you can，and hope that someone changes the subject.Try saying，“I’m sorry.I should have known better.” or “I’m sorry.I wasn’t thinking.”
What do you do if people don’t get your joke or don’t appear to find it as funny as you do？First，do not retell it，only louder this time，hoping the point of the joke will be seen.Second，don’t try to push people to get it.People do not like people whose jokes they don’t understand.They feel stupid and need to blame someone.If you want to leave with the goodwill of your listeners，say something to make them feel less foolish.You could say，“I don’t know why I tell jokes when I’m so poor at it.”
The world needs laughter，and good humour is a success wherever it goes，so this caveat (告诫) about joketelling is not meant to dampen high spirits or to advocate dull conversation.If you’re a gifted storyteller and you know people love your jokes，go for it.We need your kind.The rest of us will save our jokes for family and close friends.
36.According to the passage，it might be appropriate for you to tell a joke at a business or social gathering if
.
A.the joke is well chosen
B.you have complete confidence in your listeners’ sense of humor
C.only you and your best friend are involved in the conversation
D.the audience consists of your colleagues and acquaintances
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“If there are only two people—and they consist of you and your best friend—go ahead and tell it.”可知，如果商业聚会上只有你和你的好朋友，那就讲笑话吧。
37.Why do some jokes fail to work?
A.Because the punchline is too long to catch.
B.Because the joketeller uses wrong words and expressions.
C.Because the joketeller and listeners don’t share the same background knowledge.
D.Because the jokes are not properly translated into the listeners’ native language.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Jokes don’t translate well when you’re in a group with mixed backgrounds...”可知有着不一样的背景的一群人很难相互理解笑话。
38.How will people feel when they are joked about?
A.They will feel happy if the joke is a pleasant one.
B.They will be upset no matter what kind of joke it is.
C.They will enjoy the joke when realizing that people are not laughing at them.
D.They will panic because it makes them the center of attention.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第六段第三、四句“No one enjoys being singled out this way.When you are the subject of the joke，the laughter doesn’t feel good no matter how hard you try to tell yourself they’re not laughing at you.”可知不管开一个人的什么玩笑，他都会感到不开心。
39.When people do not understand a joke they hear，they tend to
.
A.believe it’s the joketeller’s fault
B.get someone to retell the joke
C.ask for explanation
D.say something foolish
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第四句“People do not like people whose jokes they don’t understand.They feel stupid and need to blame someone.”可知当人们无法理解笑话时，他们只会觉得说笑话的人很傻，要责备。故选A。
40.Which of the following best describes the writer’s opinion on joketelling?
A.Nobody knows what makes a joke funny.
B.We should not tell jokes unless we are asked to do so.
C.Joketelling is a very complex thing.
D.Jokes should be told only to friends and family members.
答案 C
解析 观点态度题。本文谈了一下讲笑话这个话题，先说了商业聚会上不能轻易讲笑话，又解释了不同背景的人很难相互理解笑话，告诫人们不能开别人的玩笑，不会说笑话就不要说，这一切都说明“讲笑话是件很复杂的事情”。