1、 1 Unit 1 Cultural HeritageUnit 1 Cultural Heritage As we all know，there are a large number of cultural relics all over the world.Nowadays， more and more people are interested in the topic about how to protect cultural relics.Cultural relics also have begun to be a hot topic in China today as the ba
2、lance between developing the nation and keeping traditional culture.This can be seen in the publics hope to rebuild places of interest.This can be seen in Beijing as traditional courtyards are removed to make way for large，modern buildings.As people gain more money and are able to move around freely
3、 in China， they want to protect the relics of their cultural past.People now wish to protect traditional architecture (建筑物) like old city walls instead of knocking them down.Some even wish to rebuild those that have been torn down.The Chinese people show their interest in the folk arts and hope that
4、 some nthat some new culture exhibitions will be helpful to educate people to protect some cultural ew culture exhibitions will be helpful to educate people to protect some cultural relicsrelics 1 1.In addition .In addition 2 2，Chinese culture is also spreading (传播) in many foreign countries.Chinese
5、 studies abroad have increased a great deal as China becomes more of a growing economic and international player.The interest in Chinese relics abroad is also high because so many foreigners come to appreciate Chinese culture every year. 靓句运用于写作 1I am delighted to inform you that this years music fe
6、stival will be held shortly.that this years music festival will be held shortly. (2019全国，书面表达) 2We feel at ease in our school uniforms every day.In additionIn addition，the traditional Chinese dress cant reflect the unique culture of our school.(2019江苏，书面表达) Period OnePeriod One Listening and Speakin
7、g & Reading andListening and Speaking & Reading and ThinkingThinkingComprehendingComprehending 匹配左边的单词与右边的汉语意思 第一组 1creative A申请(表)；用途；运用；应用(程序) 2balance B保护；保存；维持；保护区 2 3preserve C促进；提升；推销；晋级 4promote D平衡；均匀；使平衡 5application E创造性的；有创造力的；有创意的 答案 1.E 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A 第二组 6proposal A阻止；阻碍；阻挠 7protest B
8、限度；限制；限定 8establish C抗议；(公开)反对 9limit D建立；创立 10prevent E提议；建议 答案 6.E 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.A 第三组 11contribution A值得做的；值得花时间的 12donate B企图；试图；尝试 13disappear C消失；灭绝；消亡 14attempt D捐赠；赠送；献(血) 15worthwhile E捐款；贡献；捐赠 答案 11.E 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.A StepStep 1 1 FastreadingFastreading 1Whats the main idea of the pass
9、age? AEgypt built a dam to benefit the local people. BWe can combine making progress with preserving cultural relics by working together. CHow did the Aswan Dam come into being? DAny problem can be solved by working together. 答案 B 2Match each paragraph with its topic sentence. Para.1 AThe spirit of
10、the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. Para.2 BWhen the project ended in 1980，it was considered a great success. Para.3 CHow were the cultural relics protected? Para.4 DA committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. Para.5 EBig cha
11、llenges，however，can sometimes lead to great solutions. 3 Para.6 FFinding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. 答案 Para.1 F Para.2 E Para.3 D Para.4 C Para.5 B Para.6 A Step 2Step 2 CarefulreadingCarefulreading .Judge whether the f
12、ollowing statements are true.Judge whether the following statements are true(T T) or falseor false(F F) 1The old must go hand in hand with the new.(F) 2It is important to balance progress and the protection of cultural sites.(T) 3At first，the proposal to build a dam across the Nile was objected by t
13、he Egyptians.(T) 4The work of building the Aswan Dam began in 1950.(F) 5Many new temples completely replaced the old ones during the building of the dam.(F) 6The dam was completed through cooperation among countries.(T) .Choose the best answer.Choose the best answer. 1Which word can replace the unde
14、rlined one in the sentence “it is not possible to preserve everything from our past”？ AReserve. BDeserve. CProtect. DProtest. 答案 C 2.Which is not the purpose of building the dam? ATo take control of floods. BTo generate electricity. CTo supply water to farmers. DTo create a scenic spot. 答案 D 3What d
15、id the experts not do after the committee was established? ATo investigate the issue. BTo compromise with the local people. CTo carry out several tests. DTo make a suggestion for how to save the buildings. 答案 B 4How were the temples saved? ABy rebuilding them in a new place using the original materi
16、als. BBy destroying and rebuilding them. CBy moving them to a new place without changing them. DBy building new temples to replace the old ones. 4 答案 A 5Which of the following statements is WRONG? AIt took about 20 years to build the dam. BUNESCO is an organization which runs a programme to prevent
17、world cultural heritage sites from disappearing. CThrough international cooperation，we can solve any challenge difficult for a single nation. DFrom this passage we can see it is difficult to balance between development and protection of cultural sites. 答案 D Step 3Step 3 PostreadingPostreading After
18、reading the passageAfter reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.please fill in the following blanks. In the course of economic development，there comes a time 1.when the old must give way to the new.2.Keeping(keep) balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be
19、a great challenge.In the 1950s，the Egyptian government wanted 3.to build(build) a dam.However， the project led 4.to protests，because the water from the dam would likely damage a number of cultural relics.So the government turned to the UN for help.A committee 5.was established(establish) to deal wit
20、h the challenge and the experts investigated the issue，conducted tests and made a 6.proposal(propose) to save the cultural relics.7.Finally(final)，the work began in 1960.The temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece and moved and put back together again in a new place.Over the
21、next 20 years,8.thousands(thousand) of engineers and workers rescued countless cultural relics.In 1980，the project ended,9.which was considered 10.a great success.It shows that if a problem seems too difficult for a single nation，the global community can sometimes provide a solution. Step 4Step 4 Se
22、ntencelearningSentencelearning 1There comes a time when the old must give way to the new，and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. 句式分析 此句中的 There comes a time.是倒装句，when 引导定语从句修饰先行词 a time；and 后 的句子中 it 是形式主语，真正的主语是不定式短语 to preserve.；as 引导状语从句。 自主翻译 新
23、旧更替的时代已经到来，在走向未来的过程中，我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来。 2After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem，and citizens who lived near the dam，the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959. 句式分析 本句中 after 是介词，后接动名词短语作宾语；两个 who 引导的都是定语从句，分别修饰先 5 行词 scientists 和 citizens；固定短语 turn to.for hel
24、p 译为“向求助”。 自主翻译 在听取了研究这个问题的科学家和住在大坝附近的居民的意见后，政府于 1959 年求助于联合 国。 3Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past，but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow. 句式分析 not only.but also.不但而且，当连接
25、两个句子时，若 not only 置于句首，句 子要用倒装。句中的 that did not run over.是定语从句，修饰先行词 a path；在 but also 分句中 that 引导宾语从句，其中的 it 是形式主语，代替真正的主语动词不定式 to work.。 自主翻译 这些国家不仅找到了一条不以牺牲古迹为代价的未来发展之路，而且明白了多个国家合作创 造美好未来的可能性。 4Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO，which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage
26、 sites around the world from disappearing. 句式分析 句中含有两个定语从句。一个是由 which 引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词 UNESCO；另 一个是由 that 引导的限制性定语从句，修饰先行词 a programme；prevent .from.防止某人(事)。 自主翻译 联合国教科文组织(UNESCO)也许是最好的例子，该组织实施了一项计划，防止世界各地的文 化遗产消失。 .阅读理解 A A (2019蚌埠二中高一期中) Have you ever been to Singapore？It is a dynamic city-state
27、where you will find a harmonious mixture of culture，cuisine(烹饪)，arts，people and architecture(建筑)If you have at least 5 hours to spare in transit(运输；中转) before your next flight，join us in one of our free two-hour guided tours，which run daily at regular times.Registration for the tour must be made at
28、least one hour before the start of the tour. HERITAGEHERITAGE(遗产) TOURTOUR Tour Timings： 900 am to 1100 am 1130 am to 130 pm 230 pm to 430 pm 400 pm to 600 pm 6 The heritage tour has a short stopover at the Merlion Park before going to the Colonial District， Central Business District and Chinatown o
29、r Little India.The journey to the Merlion Park offers you a entire view of Singapores landmarks like Marina Bay Sands，Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay.The tour will bring you through a discovery journey where you will have a glimpse of a unique mixture of East and West，tradition and modernity.
30、It will be a splendid way for you to explore the history，culture and lifestyle of multi-racial Singapore while in your transit. CITY LIGHT TOURCITY LIGHT TOUR Tour Timings：630 pm to 830 pm As night falls，Singapore takes another look to offer an entertainment choice.The City Light Tour brings you to
31、various attractions in Singapore.As the journey begins from Changi Airport towards Benjamin Sheares Bridge，you will get a wide view of Singapores famous symbolsthe Singapore Flyer，Marina Bay Sands and Esplanade.Next，you will see the Helix(螺旋的) Bridge which is inspired by the double helix of our DNA
32、structure. 语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文，介绍了新加坡的遗迹之旅和城市之光之旅。 1If it is 245 pm now and Mikes plane is going to take off at 835 pm，which is the best timing for him? A900 am to 1100 am. B1130 am to 130 pm. C230 pm to 430 pm. D400 pm to 600 pm. 答案 D 解析 推理判断题。 根据HERITAGEHERITAGE(遗产) TOURTOUR 中的“400 pm to 600 pm”可知， 如果现在
33、是下午 245， 迈克的飞机 835 起飞的话，400 pm to 600 pm 的遗迹之旅最适合他，故 D 项正确。 2People can enjoy a wide view of Singapores landmarks on the way to . ALittle India BChinatown Cthe Merlion Park Dthe Colonial District 答案 C 解析 细节理解题。 根据HERITAGEHERITAGE(遗产) TOURTOUR中的“The journey to the Merlion Park offers you a entire vie
34、w of Singapores landmarks like Marina Bay Sands，Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay.” 可知，鱼尾狮公园之旅提供了新加坡的地标性建筑的全景，由此可知，新加坡的地标性建筑在去鱼尾狮公 园的路上，故 C 项正确。 3Which of the following is TRUE about the City Light Tour? AIt is a great tour to explore the history，culture and lifestyle of Singapore. BYoull have
35、a glimpse of a unique mixture of East and West during the tour. 7 COn the tour，you can see Helix Bridge，which looks like our DNA structure. DIt begins from Marina Bay Sands and goes towards Benjamin Sheares Bridge. 答案 C 解析 细节理解题。根据 CITY LIGHT TOURCITY LIGHT TOUR 中的“Next，you will see the Helix(螺旋的) B
36、ridge which is inspired by the double helix of our DNA structure.”可知，在城市之光之旅中，你可以看到像 DNA 结构的螺旋桥。 B B Say you are a 17th century construction(建筑) worker whos worked long and hard to build a splendid tower for the dead wife of your emperor(皇帝) Now say that the emperor orders you to cut off your finger
37、tips so you can never build another one.Yes，that is the Taj Mahal，one of the most famous buildings in the world.And the tale(传 说) behind the construction is just as impressive(印象深刻的) as the building itself. First，theres the emperor of northern India，Shah Jehan，also called the King of the World.In 16
38、12，Shah Jehan married Mumtaz Mahal.Madly in love，they had 14 children over the next 20 years.But then sadness came.As Mumtaz was about to give birth to child Number 14，she said she had heard her unborn baby cry out.It was a sign of death.And as Mumtaz lay dying，she asked Jehan to build a lasting mem
39、orial(纪念物) to celebrate their love. When the heartbroken Jehan appeared eight days after his wifes death，his people were shocked to see that his coal-black hair had turned snow-white. Putting away his sadness，Jehan ordered his wifes dying wish be carried out(执行)More than 20,000 workers labored nearl
40、y 22 years to complete the construction.In 1653，Jehan placed Mumtazs remains in the center under the building. And then，son Number five，Aurangzeb，murdered his brothers and took over the power from his aging father.Jehan lived the rest of his dayseight years，to be exactimprisoned not far from the Taj
41、 Mahal.Jehan was only allowed to climb onto the top of his prison to see the timeless treasure from a distance(从远处)But never again would he be allowed to visit ituntil he was buried next to his wife. Today 25,000 people visit the Taj Mahal each day.Though the reason for building the tower was a stra
42、nge， sad story， those who see its breathtaking beauty are reminded(使想起) of the happiness that inspired(激发的灵感) its construction. 语篇解读 本文讲述了世界上最著名的建筑之一泰姬陵，其背后的传说与建筑本身同样 8 令人印象深刻。 4The first two paragraphs were written to show that . Athe Taj Mahal is an unusual historic building Bancient Indian empero
43、rs were cruel Cconstruction workers led a hard life in ancient India DIndia has some of the most famous buildings in the world 答案 A 解析 推理判断题。由前两段内容可知，作者是想表明泰姬陵是一座不同寻常的历史性建筑。故选 A。 5The Taj Mahal was first built as . Aa prison Ba gift to Mumtaz Ca memorial building Da tourist attraction(景点) 答案 C 解析 细节
44、理解题。由第三段最后一句“And as Mumtaz lay dying，she asked Jehan to build a lasting memorial(纪念物) to celebrate their love.”可知，答案为 C。 6We learn from the text that Mumtaz probably died in . A1626 B1632 C1634 D1653 答案 B 解析 数字计算题。由第三段内容可知，Mumtaz 于 1612 年结婚，其后 20 年里生下了 14 个孩子，在生第 14 个孩子时死去。1612201632。故选 B。 7The unde
45、rlined word “happiness” in the last paragraph refers to . Athe married happiness of the emperor and his wife Bthe great pleasure Jehan once found in exercising his power Cthe happiness Jehan felt on completing the Taj Mahal Dthe pleasure tourists experience when visiting the Taj Mahal 答案 A 解析 词义猜测题。
46、由第三段最后一句可知，Mumtaz Mahal 在去世前要求她丈夫建一座永久性的建筑以纪 念他们的爱情，所以参观泰姬陵的游客们看到这美得令人窒息的建筑会想起他们的爱情。故选 A。 C C (2019广东中山高一下期末) Many doors close for those who have ever been in prison for a crime.It can be difficult for 9 former prisoners to reenter society.A number of training programs are aimed at reopening doors f
47、or these men and women. “Together We Bake” teaches cooking and marketing skills to women who have spent time in prison so they can start new lives.It is a 10-week program which teaches women how to bake and sell cookies.Two friends，Tricia Sabatini and Stephanie Wright，created the program. “I have a
48、background in social work and she is an amazing baker，” Ms Wright explains.“We discovered that for this population of women，returning from prison into the community，there arent a lot of resources for them.So we thought we could combine our passions(激情) and develop this job as a training program.”Stephanie Wright says they started the program earlier this year.“We had two classes so far that have graduated.This is our third class.We have eight women currently in this class.Weve 16 women graduated in the first two classes.” Terry Garred is one of the graduates.She s
