1、Last Christmas was a very difficult time for me，for I was all alone in a rather cold California.I was working at the Southwest Airlines ticket counter. I saw an old man standing with a cane(手杖) at 9：00 pm.on Christmas Eve.He told me that he had to go to New Orleans.I told him there were no more flig
2、hts that night，but he kept saying， “She said I have to go to New Orleans.”Later， I found out that this old man was dropped off at the sidewalk by his sisterinlaw and told to go to New Orleans，where he had family.She had given him some cash and told him to buy a ticket.I asked if he could come back t
3、omorrow，but he said he had no place to stay and he would wait at the airport until tomorrow.I felt a little ashamed.Here I was feeling very sorry for myself about being alone on Christmas，when this angel named Clarence MacDonald was sent to remind me of what being alone really meant.Immediately，our
4、Customer Service Agent helped to book him a seat for the earliest flight the next morning.When I saw that his leg was wrapped in a bandage. I called for a wheelchair.He said that he had just had surgery.I obtained a hotel for Mr.MacDonald for one night and a meal ticket for dinner and breakfast.As h
5、e left，he said， “Thank you， ” bent his head and started to cry.I cried too.When I went back to thank my supervisor for her efforts，she just smiled， “I love stories like that；he is your Christmas Man.”根据上文完成下列各题1Why was last Christmas a difficult time for the author?2Why does the author feel ashamed?
6、3Where did the man want to fly?Period One Welcome to the unit & Reading.重点单词1 n& vt.缺乏2 n描写(文字 )，形容，说明vt.描写3 adj.政治的；政府的n政治4 adj.令人敬重的；值得的，相称的；有价值的adj.有价值；值得的； n.价值的东西；意义；作用adj.重要的；令人愉快的；值得花时间 (或花钱、努力等)5 n受害者 6 adj.平等的；同等的； n.同等的人；相等物；vt .与相同或相等7 adj.志愿的；自愿的；主动的n志愿者8 vt.&vi.贡献；捐赠，捐助；促成，导致n贡献，捐献9 vt.
7、购得；获得，得到10 vi.&vt.扩展，发展(业务)；扩大，增强n扩大，扩张，扩展；膨胀11 adj.紧急的，紧迫的n紧急，急迫vt.敦促，力劝；竭力主张； n.强烈的欲望，迫切要求12 n饥饿；挨饿；饿死v饿死，挨饿13 vt.&vi.沸腾，煮沸；烹煮14 n(羊等的 )绒，毛15 vt.售得，卖得 (某价)；取来，去拿来16 n出口产品，输出品；出口，输出；vt.& vi.出口，输出.重点短语1 与相关，涉及；谈及；查阅，参考2 此外，除以外(还)3 使(某人 )察觉到4 在的保护下，在的管理下5 (表示除 以外别无)除此之外；(表示除以外尚有) 撇开来说6 结果，因此7 用装饰8 给某
8、人提供某物.重点句式 1beadj.to do.This land but now water has been pumped into the fields.这块地曾经很难耕种，但现在可以抽水灌溉了。2插入语What organizations of that can help with these situations?你了解的什么样的组织能对这些情形有帮助？3不定式作原因状语I feel very honoured take on this role.能够担任这个角色，我感到非常荣幸。.阅读课文，匹配各部分大意1Part 1 (Paras.1 3) AThe problems the U
9、N helps to solve and the goals they will reach.2Part 2 (Paras.45) BWorking as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and a brief introduction to the UN.3Part 3 (Para.6) CThe work which the author has been doing with the UN.课文阅读理解1Which of the following is NOT the UNs main purpose?ATo keep international peace.BTo
10、develop friendly relationships among nations.CTo work together in solving international political conflicts and in promoting respect for human rights.DTo be a centre of economy and culture in the world.2Where do the UN soldiers come from?AEvery country in the world.BDifferent countries that belong t
11、o the UN.CThe developed countries.DThe developing countries.3Which of the following is TRUE about the writers work in the UN?AIt is well paid.BIt involves taking part in peacekeeping operations.CIt involves visiting countries where the UN has programmes to help people.DIt involves teaching women in
12、South Africa to make baskets.4According to a UN meeting in 2000，by the year 2015， .Aeveryone will be able to drink free waterBall children will complete primary educationCthe diseases in the world will disappearDthe women in South Africa will get rich.课文阅读填空The UNbringing everyone closer togetherWhe
13、n was it set up After the Second World War in 1. 1945.Countries in the UN(originally)51 countries(recently)2. countriesProblems it deals withhelps 3. some of the worlds most horrible conflicts4. the victims of wars and disastersprotects human rights5. international lawshelps countries with other pro
14、blems such as lack of education,6. ，disasters，AIDS and other diseasesIts four main functionsto keep international peaceto develop friendly 7. among nationsto work together in solving international 8. conflicts and in promoting respect for human rightsto be a centre for organizing the actions or work
15、 of different nationsGoals it promises to achieve by 2015Eight goals，one of which is to ensure that fresh drinking water is 9. to everyone and another is that all children 10. primary education.阅读课文，并以约 30 个词概括第二段(P 50，L 915 )的段落大意。重点词汇1When there is a lack of food，there is hunger.当粮食缺乏时，就会有饥饿(发生) 。
16、归纳拓展(1)lack n& vt.缺乏a lack of 缺少for lack of 因缺乏(2)be lacking in 缺乏(某种品质 、特点等 )语境助记(1)He is good at his job，but he seems to lack confidence.他工作不错，但似乎缺乏信心。(2)Health problems are connected with a lack of exercise.健康问题与缺乏锻炼有关系。(3)Robin is not usually lacking in confidence.罗宾平时并不缺乏自信心。题组训练(1)句型转换He could
17、nt send his children to school for lack of money.，he couldnt send his children to school.(2)You know， he doesnt money.His unhappiness is for courage to face the fact.Alack of；lack Black ；lack ofClack；shortage of Dlack of；a shortage of2I am pleased to have this chance today to talk to you about the U
18、nited Nations，or the UN，as it is more often referred to.我很高兴今天有机会跟大家谈谈联合国，联合国也叫 UN这个名称更常用。归纳拓展(1)refer to 谈及，提到；与相关，涉及；参考，查阅refer to.as.把当作；将称作refer.to.将送交给( 以求获得帮助等)(2)reference n提及，涉及； 说 到( 或写到)的事；参考， 查阅； v.查阅，参考； 给( 书等)附参考资料语境助记(1)Dont refer to your dictionary each time you meet unknown words.遇到不
19、认识的词，不要每次都查字典。(2)He referred to global warming at least three times in his speech.他在演讲中至少三次提到全球气候变暖。(3)Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference.把电话号码表放在电话旁边，方便查找。题组训练(1)我翻阅了所有关于此事的文件。I have examined all the documents the matter.(2)路易斯阿姆斯特朗被称作“爵士乐之王” 。Louis Armstrong the King of Jaz
20、z.(3)The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an hour without his notes.Abringing up Breferring toClooking for Dtrying on3With the help of these armies and other worthy organizations，the UN assists the victims of wars and disasters.在这些军队和其他一些可敬的组织的协助下，联合国为战争及灾难的受害者提供援助。归纳拓展worthy adj.令
21、人敬重的；值得的，相称的；有价值的语境助记(1)He is a very worthy man，but a little dull.他是一个非常值得尊敬的人，但是有点呆板。(2)I think your proposal is worthy of consideration.我认为你的提议值得考虑。易混辨析 worthy，worth，worthwhileworthy在句中可作表语和定语。常用句式：be worthy ofn./being donebe worthy to be doneworth在句中只作表语。常用句式：be worth 钱数/名词be (well) worthdoing st
22、h.worthwhile在句中可作表语、定语和宾语补 足语。常用句式：It is worthwhileto do/doing sth.主语动词itworthwhiledoing/to do sth.题组训练(1)用 worthy， worth，worthwhile 填空The book is well reading.His deed is of being praised.It is discussing the problem.(2)The teacher thinks it is to devote so much time to his students.Aworth；worthwhi
23、le Bworthwhile ；worthyCworthy；worth Dworthy ；worthwhile4In addition，the UN helps protect human rights and works to improve international laws，for example，those on child labour and on equal rights for minorities and women.此外，联合国还协助保护人权并致力于改进各种国际法律，例如，有关童工、少数民族及妇女的平等权利的法律。归纳拓展 1(1)in addition(相当于副词)另外
24、in addition to(相当于介词，后加名词、代词、动名词)除之外(还)(2)additional adj.额外的语境助记 1(1)In addition，you should pay attention to your pronunciation.另外，你要注意发音。(2)He can also speak English in addition to French.除了法语，他还会说英语。题组训练 1(1)这辆车看起来很美观，此外，它还能节省能源。This car looks nice. ，it can save energy.(2)除了一些面包之外，他们还买了许多水果。They a
25、lso bought a lot of fruit some bread.(3) the school，the village has a clinic，which was also built with government support.(2014天津，6)AIn reply to BIn addition toCIn charge of DIn place of归纳拓展 2(1)equal adj.平等的；同等的；能胜任的；n.同等的人；相等物；vt.与相同或相等be equal in 在方面比得上be equal to sth./doing sth.等于；与相等；胜任做某事be wi
26、thout equal/have no equal 无与伦比(2)equally adv.相等地，相同地(3)equality n平等，同等；均等语境助记 2(1)No one equals him in strength.没有谁比得上他的力气。(2)Diet and exercise are equally important.饮食和锻炼同样重要。(3)Dont you believe in equality between men and women?难道你不相信男女平等吗？题组训练 2(1)句型转换They are equal in ability.They are .Jane is w
27、ithout equal in physics.Jane in physics.(2)I dont think he is equal this kind of work，so I can t hire him.Ain doing BdoingCto do Dto doing5In addition，my visits will encourage people working on the projects and draw local peoples attention to the situation.此外，我的访问还会鼓励那些致力于联合国各种项目的人，吸引当地人对相关形势的注意力。归纳
28、拓展draw ones attention to. 使某人注意到attract/catch/get/come to ones attention 吸引/ 引起/得到某人的注意bring sth.to ones attentionbring sth. to the attention of sb.使某人关注某事；使某事引起某人的注意pay attention to.注意语境助记(1)He drew my attention to the point I had overlooked.他要我注意我疏忽的地方。(2)The government must take measures to bring
29、 water pollution to the attention of the public.政府必须采取措施让公众关注水污染的问题。(3)Be sure to pay attention to protecting the environment and think of others when travelling.外出旅游时务必注意保护环境，为他人着想。题组训练(1)句型转换You should pay attention to the following matters.You should the following matters.(2)她试图引起服务员的注意。She tried
30、 to .(3)If the poor man hadnt managed to the attention of the public for help，he would be dead now.Afetch BfocusCdraw Dpay6They collect approximately 1.35 yuan per day from each member and add it to some money contributed by the government.她们每天从每个小组成员那里收取大约 1.35 元，将这些钱和政府捐助给她们的那些钱加在一起。归纳拓展(1)contrib
31、ute v捐献，捐赠，捐助； 贡献；促成，导致；投稿contribute.to.把贡献给；给投稿；把捐赠给contribute to 有助于；促成，起作用(2)contribution n贡献；捐款make a contribution/contributions to 对作出贡献语境助记(1)He contributed an article to China Daily.他为中国日报撰写了一篇文章。(2)Pollution from nearby factories has also contributed to the problem.来自附近工厂的污染也是造成这一问题的原因。(3)He
32、 has made great contributions to/made a great contribution to a space development program.他对一项太空发展计划做出了很大的贡献。题组训练(1)他给慈善机构捐了很多钱。He a lot of money the charity.(2)高速公路的修建将有助于郊区的发展。The construction of a highway will the growth of the suburbs.(3)I hope your suggestions will contribute the problem.Ato so
33、lve Bto solvingCsolve Dsolved7With luck their group will be able to expand and maybe set up a shop.运气好的话，她们的小组还能够进一步扩大，或许还能开一个店铺。归纳拓展(1)expand vi.&vt.扩展；发展( 业务) ；扩大；增强expand into/to.扩展为expand on 详细阐明(2)expansion n扩大，扩展；膨胀语境助记(1)Weve expanded the business by opening two more stores.我们增开了两个商店来扩展业务。(2)
34、Ten years later，the village expanded into/to a town.十年后，这个村子发展成了一个城镇。(3)I will expand on this problem next time.下次我再详细谈这个问题。题组训练(1)孩子的词汇量通过阅读得到扩大。A childs vocabulary .(2)请你把那一点详细说明一下好吗？Could you ，please?(3)五年后，那个小厂子扩大成为一个大公司。Five years later，the small factory a big company.经典句式This land was difficul
35、t to farm but now water has been pumped into the fields.这块地曾经很难耕种，但现在可以抽水灌溉了。归纳拓展(1)this land was difficult to farm 是一个特殊句式，即 “sth.beadj.to do.”句式。(2)一般来说，不定式在 easy，difficult，nice 等形容词之后作状语，且不定式与句子的主语有逻辑上的动宾关系时，不定式常用主 动语态表示被动含义。(3)在这种句式中，不定式可以带上自己的逻辑主语， 该逻辑主语通常由介词 for 引出；如果构成不定式的动词为不及物动词，那么 该动词后常常会加
36、上适当的介 词。语境助记(1)The flat is comfortable to live in.这套公寓住起来很舒适。(2)The water is not fit to drink/to be drunk.这水不适合饮用。题组训练(1)用适当的介词或所给词的适当形式填空This machine is very easy (operate)Anybody can learn to use it in a few minutes.I like getting up early in summer.The morning air is so good (breathe)The question
37、 was easy enough me to answer.(2)The difference in thickness and weight from the earlier version makes the iPad 2 more comfortable .Aheld BholdingCbe held Dto hold.单词拼写1It is (紧急的) that the patient should get to hospital.2A v rescue team made up of 11 workers hurried to the area.3She (获得) a knowledg
38、e of Japanese when she was in Japan.4The businessman c a lot of money to the church.5Many people died of s as a result of the drought. 6Police have issued a (描述) of the man who was aged between fifty and sixty.7We will be demanding e rights at work.8The islands (出口) sugar and fruit.选词填空draw attentio
39、n to，refer to，in addition to，under the umbrella of，set up9 a good diet，she keeps on taking exercise to keep fit.10You cant take the book out of the reading room.It doesnt matter.I just want to it for some figures.11When the sun started to go down ，he stopped and a tent.12Many previously separate gro
40、ups are now operating a single authority.13Does he wear those ridiculous clothes to himself?.完成句子14正如报道中描述的那样，他是一个伟大的英雄。He is a great hero， .15我筋疲力尽了。我整个下午一直在购物。Im tired out.I all afternoon.16你认为谁获得了第一名？Who has got the first prize?17由人类活动造成的灾难频频发生。Disasters frequently occur.18这个问题难以解决。The problem .单
41、项填空 19How do you find the town you visited last Sunday?The town has changed out of all in the past few decades，a completely new one in front of me.(2017宝应安宜高中高二期中)Arealization BdescriptionCexpression Drecognition20The number of smokers， is reported，has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.(2015江苏
42、，21)Ait BwhichCwhat Das21Though experience，John has good techniques and is full of confidence.(2016东台创新学校高二月考)Alacked Blacking ofClacking Dlacked in22. Sensible people dont think it is to buy things which are not needed even at a low price.Aworth BworthyCworthless Dwo rthwhile23An increase in the pr
43、ice of drugs has the rising cost of medical care.Acontributed to Bturned toCgot used to Dcome to答案精析话题导入1Because she was alone in California.2Because the old man let her know the real meaning of being alone.3New Orleans.基础自测.1.lack 2.description；describe 3.political ；politics4worthy；worth；worthwhile
44、 5.victim 6.equal7voluntary；volunteer 8.contribute；contribution9acquire 10.expand；expansion 11.urgent；urgency；urge 12.starvation；starve 13.boil 14.wool15fetch 16.export.1.refer to 2.in addition 3.draw someones attention to 4.under the umbrella of 5.apart from 6.as a result 7.be decorated with 8.provide sth.for sb.1.was difficult to farm 2.do you know3to have been able to课文预读.1.B 2.C 3.A.1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B.1.October 2.192 3.end 4.assists 5.improves6st