高一寒假英语专题突破(附练习答案)

高一英语寒假作业

亲爱的同学们：

通过这一学期的学习，同学们对高中英语学习已经有了初步的了解，了解了教材的编排思路，初步接触了新课标全国卷高考题型，同学们的英语成绩有了很大变化。有的同学成绩有了很大提高，而有人成绩大幅下滑。对待英语学习，同学们要首先摆正心态，不要急功近利。语言的学习是循序渐进的，需要我们坚持不懈的努力。

对于即将到来的寒假，每个同学可能都有了自己的计划，而英语学习需要我们每天都要坚持。

1.坚持练习听力。

从第一套听力题的一头雾水到最后一套听力题的接近满分，是我们一学期坚持听力训练的结果。Practice makes perfect! 寒假期间坚持练习听力，可以先从课本录音开始，跟读单词，跟读课文录音并模仿直到熟练为止。其次，本学期的英语测试报听力mp3 和《听力百分百》mp3可重复的去听。

2.坚持阅读。

“得阅读者得天下”，大家都知道阅读的重要性，全国卷高考英语试题更加注重语篇。

在这次寒假作业中我们精选了10篇文章，题材新颖，贴近生活，希望同学们认真阅读，结合本学期老师讲解的阅读策略，理解文章主旨大意及事实细节，并积累好词好句。同时广泛阅读英文的报纸杂志等。

寒假期间请继续坚持背诵《新概念英语2》的文章。下学期，配合学校的读书节活动，高一年级将举办“新概念英语朗读与背诵大赛”，同学们可以先跟读录音并模仿语音语调直至熟练背诵。也可以选择你喜欢的英文诗配乐朗诵，或为你喜欢的英文电影配音，或演唱英文歌曲，表演英语话剧等。同学们可以利用假期时间认真准备，期待你的精彩表现！

3. 坚持记单词

在这学期的学习过程中，发现有的同学记单词有困难，我们准备了10个小故事，这10个故事涵盖了必修一和必修二的所有词汇，并按单元呈现。请结合故事牢固掌握单词的音形义及其用法，扫除阅读障碍，为新的学期做好准备。

3.复习基础语法知识

在练习及考试的过程中，尤其是做语法填空和短文改错题，发现部分同学分不清单词的词性，冠词a/an 用法出错，或分不清my/ myself 等代词的用法，甚至记不准不规则动词变化，为此我们准备了语法专项复习，同学们认真做完后请回顾初中所学的关于冠词，代词，形容词副词，动词的基础语法知识。

4.认真做好预习，并按照检测学案检查自己的预习情况。

最后结合自主检测试题检验寒假学习成果，准备开学后的考试！

Our greatest glory lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

(人生最大的荣耀不在于从不跌倒,而在于每一次跌倒后都能够爬起来)

高一寒假英语专题突破一阅读理解

一．专题内容：阅读理解专项

二．专题目标:1.掌握主旨大意，细节理解，推理判断及词义猜测题的做法

2. 积累词汇

3. 能分析长难句

三．题组训练

Passage 1 Wake and work晨起运动教你体验美国海军的真实生活。

词数363 建议阅读时间7分钟

SHANIYAH Scott found it hard to finish 15 pushups (俯卧撑).

“I need to start doing them more often,‖ said Scott, 16, from New York state in the US. ―They will become my favorite exercise.‖

Scott, along with 400 sleepy-eyed middle- and high-school students, recently learned what it means to be a marine (水兵). The students took part in the “Wake Up and Work Out”event held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was hosted by the US Marine Corps and the 2015 National Urban League Conference.

Meeting at a university’s campus at 7 am, the students were introduced to Master Sergeant (警官) Damian Cason, who shouted orders for pushups, jumping jacks (开合跳) and other activities. “Is everyone awake already?‖ Cason asked loudly, after the group had completed a set of 20 jumping jacks.

The event was about the importance of physical activity and gave a close-up view of what that means when you‘re a marine.

“It was a wake-up call, not only physically, but mentally (精神上的), to let these kids know that their health is important,”said Major Nadrian McGill.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the increasing obesity rate (肥胖率) among children and teenagers is already having an effect on their health. Of obese young people aged 5 to 17, 70 percent had at least one risk factor (危险因素) for heart disease.

William Knowles,who served in the US Army, pointed out a lack (缺乏) of exercise in today’s world.

“A lot of people across society, young and old, spend too much time sitting down. People who sit in front of a computer exercise their fingers and not their body,‖ said Knowles.

Destiny Ferguson, a 16-year-old from Florida, was taking part in the conference for a second year.

“It‘s a really cool experience,‖ said Destiny. ―I still keep in touch with many people fr om last year. Even if you‘re not trying to make friends, it‘s fine, because you end up doing it anyway.‖Captain Matthew Ervine, who works for the recruiting (招聘) office in the marines, said the program was also part of a larger effort to reach out to young people.

“The marines cared enough to take the time to come out and inspire us,‖ said Scott.

1. What are the participants in ―Wake Up and Work Out‖ most probably ordered to do every day?

A. Have a meeting at 7 am.

B. Complete 30 push-ups.

C. Finish 20 jumping jacks.

D. Run 20 laps around the campus.

2. What is the main purpose of the ―Wake Up and Work Out‖ event?

A. To remind students of the importance of physical activity.

B. To train students to be qualified (合格的) Marines.

C. To help students to challenge their physical limits.

D. To prove to students that mental health is more important than physical health.

3. What‘s William Knowles‘ attitude toward young people‘s health?

A. Positive (肯定的).

B. Critical (批判的).

C. Mixed.

D. Doubtful.

4. Why does Destiny Ferguson think the event is a cool experience?

A. He has learned how to keep mentally and physically fit.

B. He has learned a lot about the lives of Marines.

C. He has prepared himself better for college.

D. He has made many friends because of the event.

Passage2 Kobe’s goodbye to his great love

那些年，我们一起追过的科比·布莱恩特。(词数441 建议阅读时间9分钟) ONE of the greatest, most interesting careers in NBA history is coming to an end.

On Nov 29, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant said that he would retire after this season, ending his 20-year career with the team. “My heart can take it, my mind can handle (承受) it, but my body knows it’s time to say goodbye,”the 37-year-old shooting guard wrote on The Players Tribune website in a poem called Dear Basketball.

His NBA MVP award, five NBA championships with the Lakers and two Olympic gold medals mean that ―Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players in the history of our game‖, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. ―Whether playing in the Finals or making jum p shots after midnight in an empty gym, he has a real love for the game.‖

Indeed, there have been so many stories about Bryant’s strong work ethic (道德) that the SB Nation website once said that the basketball player was “not totally human”.

When Team USA worked on its conditioning in Las Vegas months before it headed to London for the 2012 Olympic Games, Bryant started off his workout (练习) at 5:30 every morning in the gym until the team practice began at 11 am. During each practice Bryant counted every single shot he hit, and he wouldn‘t leave the gym until he had hit at least 400.

This kind of hard work certainly paid off. The third-leading scorer in NBA history, Bryant is ahead of Michael Jordan, the legend to whom Bryant was compared as soon as he became the first guard ever to be drafted (招募) straight out of high school by the league in 1996.

Toward the end of Jordan’s career with the Washington Wizards, Bryant was becoming a new star in the league, which somehow (以某种方式) showed that “his career would always be in the shadow (阴影) of Jordan’s”, ESPN noted.

This had something to do with the media at the start of the Internet age. “When Jordan argued with teammates, it was kept quiet or shown as a sign of his will to win,”said USA Today. “But when Bryant argued with teammates, it was called ‘selfish’(自私的) and shown on news websites.‖

In the eyes of many young players, though, Bryant was the new icon (偶像). “I didn’t really have the chance to watch Jordan, but Kobe was my Jordan,”Indiana Pacers forward Paul George wrote on his micro blog. “After his game was over, I’d go in the front yard and try to copy everything I had just seen. I‘m not saying he‘s better than Jordan –but for me, growing up, that‘s who I idolized and looked up to.‖

Interesting story of ba sketball superstar‘s first name

Kobe is not a common English name. It is actually a special type of Japanese beef. Bryant’s parents were eating in a Japanese steakhouse (牛排餐厅) in Philadelphia called Kobe, and they had such a good time that they decided to name their son after the restaurant. During the 2001 Finals, which saw Kobe‘s Lakers take on the Philadelphia 76ers, the steakhouse changed its name to ―The Answer‖ in support of the 76ers.

阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题，注意答案不要超过题目规定的词数。

1. What has Kobe Bryant decided to do after this season? (No more than 5 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which of Bryant‘s qualities is highly praised in the article? (No more than 4 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ 3. What did others think of Bryant when he argued with teammates? (No more than 6 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Why is Michael Jordan repeatedly mentioned in the article? (No more than 15 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Translate the following sentence into Chinese.

Whether playing in the Finals or making jump shots after midnight in an empty gym, he has a real love for the game.

_______________________________________________________________________________ Passage 3 New meat cancer link found世卫组织将加工肉类列为致癌物。

词数399 建议阅读时间8分钟

IT’S long been known that processed (加工的) meat isn’t the healthiest of foods. But a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) still set off alarms (警告). It said that processed meat, like sausages, hams and bacon, for example, is a “Group 1”carcinogen (致癌物), making it as dangerous as cigarettes.

But that‘s not the only downer for meat lovers. The organization also said red meat, including beef, pork and lamb, are ―probably‖ cancer-causing.

It may seem like the report is asking people to kiss their steaks and bacon goodbye, but the reality is far less worrying.u In fact, the report doesn‘t mean that sausages and cigarettes are equally dangerous, according to the WHO. It only means that the evidence linking meats to cancer is as strong as that between smoking and cancer.

This is why scientists suggest that you cut down the amount of meat you eat instead of giving meat up altogether.

“I like to look at the big picture of the overall diet,”Dana White, a food expert at Quinnipiac University, US, told CBS News. “Red meat can provide essential amino acids (氨基酸), iron and vitamin B12. When lean cuts (精瘦肉) are eaten in moderation (适度), it can still fit into a healthy diet.‖

But diet isn’t the only factor (因素) you can control to reduce your cancer risk. Experts suggest taking the same broad, overall approach to balancing your lifestyle choices.

“Cancer is a complex (复杂的) disease not caused by single foods,”said The North American Meat Institute in a statement after the WHO report was released.

That argument was supported by Teresa Norat, a researcher from the Imperial College London and an advisor on the WHO report.

According to Norat, apart from cutting down on meat, people should also “have a diet rich in fiber (纤维), from fruit and vegetables, keep a healthy body weight throughout (遍及) their lives

and be physically active”, she told the BBC. 21ST

How much is too much?

RED meat: No more than 300 grams each week. Avoid cooking it by grilling (烧烤), pan-frying or any other high-temperature methods since that produces the highest amounts of cancer-causing chemicals (化合物).

Processed meat: Scientists suggest that you avoid it completely, but eating a bacon sandwich every once in a while isn‘t going to do much harm.

1. The report from the World Health Organization mainly told people that ______.

A. processed foods are the least healthy diet

B. processed meat has been proved to be a cause of cancer

C. eating red meat is as dangerous as smoking

D. there still isn‘t enough evidence to connect eating meat in any way with cancer

2. The underlined word ―downer‖ in the second paragraph probably mean s ______.

A. excitement

B. change

C. excuse

D. disappointment

3. Dana White suggests that ______.

A. people should only eat fruit and vegetables

B. meat is still necessary because it‘s rich in fiber

C. it is wise to eat lean cuts in the proper amount

D. physical exercise has more health benefits than diet control

Passage 4 Making me smile

DEAR barista (咖啡师),

You didn‘t know me and you didn‘t know my story. Most importantly, you probably didn‘t knowthat writing the simple word ―smile‖ on my order would change my day for the better.When you look at me, you might assume I‘m happy, outgoing and full of life. But you don‘t really see the complete me. You wouldn‘t know that behind this smile is a girl who has broken and gone to pieces. You wouldn‘t know this girl ha d so much self-hate, she starved herself for over half her young life. Or that she‘s tried to end her own life five times. I‘m guessing you didn‘t know these past few weeks, and that day particularly, had been extremely hard. You were just going about your job, unaware that writing a small word on my drink would change my day and possibly my life.

Maybe you wrote “smile”on my drink because you saw the feeding tube (进食管). (1)Or maybe you could see past my fake smile because you’ve been where I am. Either way, I’m grateful. You didn’t have to make my order special. You could have treated me like another annoying customer. But you took that extra second to add something positive to a life that‘s been filled with so much negativity lately.

You see, my day was made up of a horrible doctor’s appointment and a horrible therapy session (治疗). I was filled with hopelessness, and my suicidal (自杀的) thoughts were getting worse. When my anorexia (厌食症) is bad sometimes coffee is the only thing I can drink. But I was afraid to drink even coffee that day. (2)If I hadn‘t seen that cup, I could have done more damage to myself that night. When I read that word, I couldn‘t help but smile.

A simple act of kindness can mean the world to someone. It can provide hope for the hopeless. Now I plan to pass this hope along. So barista, thank you. Thank you for turning my day around. Words in focus

1.assume vt. imagine sth is true, sometimes wrongly假定，设想

I assume you get up around the same time as me.

2.go to pieces (infml) be so upset or nervous that sb cannot live, work, or perform as they should 崩溃，垮掉

He just went to pieces after his wife died.

3.unaware adj. do not know不知道的，没觉察到的(词缀un-表示否定)

She was unaware that she was being filmed.

4.annoying adj. making people feel fairly angry and impatient令人烦恼的，令人讨厌的

I think the most annoying thing about your plan is how unclear it is.

5.horrible adj. making people feel great shock, fear, and disgust恐怖的，讨厌的

There was a horrible accident here yesterday.

6. pass sth along take and give it to others传送，传递

She not only found herself in better spirits, but also tried to pass the feeling along to others. Sentence bank

(1)释义：或者，你看穿了我虚假的微笑，因为你也曾像我一样。

分析：Where引导一个表语从句，意思接近the place where，“……的地方”。例如：This is where the queen once lived.

(2)释义：如果我没有看到那个杯子，那天晚上我可能会更严重地伤害自己。

分析：本句使用了虚拟语气，表示对过去的虚拟。从句为if +主语+hadn’t done，主句可以用could，would，might，should + have done。例如：If it hadn’t been for the snow, we could have climbed the mountain yesterday.

1. Which of the following best describes the author before she saw the w ord ―smile‖ on her drink?

A. Outgoing.

B. Positive.

C. Annoying.

D. Hopeless.

2. The author was in this situation mainly because ______.

A. she hated herself and was suffering from anorexia

B. she felt afraid to see the doctor who was treating her

C. her family had fallen apart and no one cared about her

D. she was drinking too much coffee and eating too little food, which had resulted in anorexia

3. If ―smile‖ hadn‘t been written on her drink that day, what might have happened to the author that night?

A. She might have tried to end her life.

B. She might have starved herself to death.

C. She might have hurt herself with a knife.

D. She might not have done more damage to herself.

4. What is the author‘s main intention in writing this letter?

A. To pass her hope along to Barista.

B. To describe how terrible her life is to Barista.

C. To explain why she pretends to smile while eating outside.

D. To express her appreciation to her barista for changing her life.

Passage5 Spirit of Canada在加拿大生活是一种怎样的体验？

STUDYING abroad all by yourself, away from your family and friends, can be terrifying. Yet it‘s also a great opportunity to see what‘s out there in the world and experience other practices.

In Canada, the biggest cultural difference I‘ve experienced is the differen ce in spirit and attitude.

Politeness, for instance, makes up a large part of Canadian culture. In fact, Canada is famous

for its politeness. Almost every Canadian is very friendly and warm. Since arriving here, I have almost never opened a single door for myself because someone has always held the door open for me, whether in the school‘s hallway or in a shopping mall. Sometimes, strangers smile at me, even on the street, which is something that doesn‘t often happen in China.

Beyond this, patriotism (爱国精神) also plays an important role in Canadians’lives. All Canadian schools play the national anthem (国歌) every morning. When the anthem is on, every student and teacher has to stop what he or she is doing and stand up until it ends.

In addition, every year, Nov 11 is Remembrance Day, a memorial (纪念的) day for members of the Canadian armed forces(军队) who have died while fighting for the country. On that day, every student and teacher wears a poppy (罂粟花) flower on his or her clothes to remember and respect them. Students get together in the cafeteria to watch memorial videos and stand silently to remember the ordinary people who made huge sacrifices (牺牲).

Another difference is the atmosphere (氛围) in school. Canadian classrooms are much freer and more relaxing than Chinese classrooms. Students don’t have to stand up when they answer questions and can freely give their personal opinions without fear of making mistakes. Not only that, in the basketball game between my school and another school, even the principal (校长) cheered loudly for us when we scored.

Canada’s spirit and attitudes have made it one of the largest immigrant (移民) countries in the world. Different cultures have grown and flourished (繁荣) here. It’s my honor and fortune to study and live in this melting pot, Canada.

1. What is the biggest type of cultural difference the author has experienced since moving to Canada?

A. Language.

B. Lifestyle.

C. Spirit and attitude.

D. Holidays and celebrations.

2. How many types of cultural difference does the author mention in the article?

A. Two.

B. Three.

C. Four.

D. Five.

3. How does the author feel about studying in Canada?

A. Terrified.

B. Fortunate.

C. Bittersweet.

D. Uncomfortable.

Passage6 How Dickens changed Christmas狄更斯与他的《圣诞颂歌》

词数289 建议阅读时间6分钟

IF you asked people in the UK or the US about Dickens and Christmas today, you would see many blank (茫然的) looks. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) may have been one of the fathers of modern Christmas, but we no longer think of him straight away when we think of the Christmas season.

In fact, celebrating Christmas as much as we do today in the West is quite new. Before the 19th century, Christmas was getting less popular. It was only when commercial (商业的) society grew that it became the event it is now. Once more people could read and there were popular magazines and books to buy, a truly memorable (著名的) story like A Christmas Carol (1843) could have a big effect on the way people thought and acted.

Dickens’influence on Christmas is mainly down to this story. The author changed the way Christmas was celebrated, and The Telegraph once called him “the man who invented the modern Christmas”. Christmas trees, a great feast (盛宴) on Christmas Day, getting together with family and friends – you could say that all of these came from A Christmas Carol.

This popular story of a mean old man made to see the value of generosity (慷慨) and friendship is perfect for the spirit of Christmas: “Peace on Earth and goodwill to all men.”

Reading the story or watching it on film, we see a man and the characters around him saved when he saves himself by learning to do good.

Dickens had the kind of fame (名望) that music and sports stars have today. A perfect story about Dickens and Christmas shows this. After hearing of the death of the world famous novelist in 1870, a kid is supposed to have asked: “What? Then will Father Chri stmas die too?‖

阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题，注意答案不要超过题目规定的词数。

1. According to the article, how do people probably feel when they are asked about Dickens and Christmas? (No more than 5 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ 2. When did Christmas become popular again according to the article? (No more than 8 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ 3. What influence did Dickens have on modern Christmas? (No more than 8 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Translate the following sentence into Chinese.

Charles Dickens may have been one of the fathers of modern Christmas, but we no longer think of him straight away when we think of the Christmas season.

_______________________________________________________________________________ 5. What comes to your mind first when you think of Christmas? (No more than 20 words)

_______________________________________________________________________________ Passage7 Why winter makes some sad凛凛冬日当心季节性情绪失调。

词数390 建议阅读时间7分钟

DO you feel unhappy in winter? If so, you’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder (季节性情绪失调), or SAD, means that people often share your sadness at this time of year.

The disorder is a type of depression (抑郁) that includes feelings of hopelessness and guilt (负罪感), and it is mostly not felt in the summer, according to the Washington Post. Treatment for the problem can be unusual –it can include sitting near a very bright light for 30 minutes or so every morning. Evidence for the use of light to treat SAD has been around for more than 10 years, yet doctors were slow to recommend (推荐) it, said Raymond Lam, a psychiatrist (精神病医生) at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. “One reason is that doctors are used to prescribing (开处方) medicine,”he said.

While SAD may affect (影响) 1 to 2 percent of the population, Lam said, less serious versions (变化形式) of the problem affect 10 to 15 percent of people. A less serious case is more likely than full SAD to come with symptoms (症状) such as oversleeping, overeating and low energy. However, it is less likely to cause psychological (心理的) symptoms such as a very low mood (情绪).

But don’t be so sure that you are affected by SAD yet. David Kerr of Oregon State University in the US helped to carry out a study and believes that the public may overestimate (高估) the effect of the winter blues, reported Science Daily. Reasons for this may include knowing about SAD, the high amount of depression in general, and people simply disliking winter weather. “We found a very small effect during the winter months, but it wasn‘t as great as some people think it is,‖ said Columbia Univers ity researcher Jeff Shaman, a co-author of the study.

“We may not have as much fun, we can feel like we are being kept inside, and we may be less active in the winter,‖ Kerr said. ―But that‘s not the same as long-lasting sadness and problems with eating and sleep –real signs of depression.‖

So don‘t be so sure that you‘re sad in winter because of a medical condition – you might just hate the cold weather like most people do!

1. According to the article, seasonal affective disorder ______.

A. is more common among elderly people

B. never takes place in summer

C. usually leads to serious depression symptoms

D. can be treated with the use of light

2. Which of the following statements would David Kerr agree with?

A. People often mistake bad moods for SAD symp-toms.

B. Oversleeping and over-eating are typical symp-toms of full SAD.

C. Only 10 to 15 percent of the population suffers from SA

D.

D. People had little knowledge about SAD until a decade ago.

3. The main purpose of the article is to ______.

A. present a new form of treatment for SAD

B. explain the symptoms of SAD and its causes

C. teach people how to get over winter blues

D. inform people of the basics of SAD and typical misunderstandings about it

Passage8 Remember praise词数383 建议阅读时间8分钟

THIS is an excerpt (摘录) from therapist Laura Trice‘s speech at TED (一个旨在―用思想的力

量来改变世界‖的全球会议) in 2008:

Hi. I‘m here to talk to you about the importance of praise, admiration and ―thank you‖, and making them specific and genuine (诚恳的).

The way I got interested in this was, I noticed that when I was growing up, and until about a few years ago, I would want to say thank you to someone. I would want to praise them. I would want to take in their praise of me and then I‘d just stop myself. I asked myself: Why? I felt shy.

I felt embarrassed. And then my question became: Am I the only one who does this? So I decided to study that question.

I‘m fortunate enough to work in a rehab facility (康复中心), so I get to see people who are facing life and death with addiction. Sometimes it comes down to something as simple as that their core (中心的) wound is how their father died without ever saying he‘s proud of them. But then, they hear from all the family and friends that the father told everybody else that he was proud, but he never told the so n. It‘s because he didn‘t know that his son needed to hear it.

The guy said: ―You know, when you true the wheels, it‘s going to make the bike so much better.‖ I‘d get the same bike back, and they‘d have taken all the little warps (弯曲) out of those same whe els I‘ve had for two and a half years, and my bike would feel like new.1.I used to take my bike into the bike store and they‘d do something called ―truing (校正)‖ the wheels.

What do you need to hear? Go home to your wife and ask her, ―What do you need?‖ Go home to your husband and ask him what he needs. Go home and ask those questions and then help the people around you.So, I‘m going to challenge all of you.2.I want you to true your wheels and be honest about the praise that you need to hear.

It‘s simple. But why should we care about this? We talk about world peace. How can we have world peace with different cultures, different languages? I think it starts in each of our households. 3.So, let‘s make things right in our own backyards.

Words in focus

1.specific adj. clearly and exactly presented or stated具体的，明确的

Do you have a specific date in mind for your party?

2.fortunate adj. having good luck幸运的

We should try to help others who are less fortunate than ourselves.

3.addiction n. a strong and harmful need to regularly have sth (such as a drug) or do sth（吸毒等）上瘾

He is trying his best to overcome his addiction to computer games.

4. come down to have (sth) as the most important part归结为

It all comes down to a simple choice: You can either improve your work or leave.

5.wound n. a feeling of sadness, anger, etc, that is caused by sth bad that has happened to you

伤口，创伤

The talk of her husband‘s death opened up some old wounds.

Sentence bank

1.释义：我以前经常把自行车送到店里，他们会帮我校正轮子。

分析：Would可表示习惯或倾向，既可指某人特有的习惯，也可指事物的自然倾向。例如：Every time I lent him my books, he would lose them.

2.释义：我想要你―校正你的轮子‖并且告诉别人你需要听到的赞扬。

分析：该句用了比喻的修辞手法。

3.释义：所以，我们就把家里的事情先理顺。

分析：Make/put things right，把事情弄好、理顺，弥补。例如：I‘m sorry that we overcharged you. We‘ll try to make it right.

1. Laura said she was lucky to work in a rehab facility because ______.

A. she got necessary and valuable work experience

B. she learned about the damage that addiction does to families

C. she got the chance to observe people who were dying

D. it helped her find the answer to a question she had been studying

2. Why did Laura mention truing the wheels of her bike in the speech?

A. To thank the staff of the bike shop.

B. To show the importance of helping others.

C. To advise readers to get their bike wheels trued, too.

D. To remind readers to discover what kind of praise is important to them and their loved ones.

3. The purpose of the speech is most likely to ______.

A. surprise

B. persuade

C. describe

D. entertain

Passage 9 return of force 《星球大战》对西方文化有何影响？

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IT is one of the most famous movie series in the West. And its characters have had a big effect on pop culture for decades.

From 1977 to 2005, the six hit movies from previous writer and director George Lucas were loved by kids and adults alike. And the latest movie in the Star Wars series, The Force Awakens, came out on Dec 18 in the US. It hits cinemas in the Chinese mainland on Jan 9.

In many English-speaking countries, references are made to the Star Wars movies without even thinking –someone might say ―may the Force be with you‖, for example, to wish you luck.