1、Period Three Learning about Language & Using Language基础巩固.单词拼写1I decided to go to the meeting as an expression(表示) of support.2I hadn t seen Mary for years，but I recognized(认出) her immediately I met her.3One man died when he was hit by lightning(闪电) 4Judging by her accent(口音)，she must be a southerne
2、r.5Go straight (笔直地) down the road until you come to the English language school.6People living in these blocks(街区) are all friendly.7The cab(出租车) driver promised to get me to the meeting on time.8The bridge trembled when a heavy lorry(卡车) drove over it.9Most of the African(非洲的) countries have suffe
3、red from drought in recent years.选词填空build up，take note of，play an important part in，from all over the world，the same.as，believe it or not10As we all know，cars play an important part in our life.11Heat may travel in the same manner as light does.12After he recovered from illness，he tried to build up
4、 his strength.13We should welcome friends from all over the world with a smile and be friendly to everyone.14Believe it or not，the little boy can lift a heavy box.15Take note of what I say and do not forget it.单句语法填空16The foreigner I knew comes from the eastern(east) part of America.17Ten years has
5、gone and my hometown has changed beyond recognition(recognise)18In the final year of high school，Senior Three students will learn different usages(usage) of different words.19Although he had trouble in getting over his addiction(瘾) to computer games，the boy requested a new computer from/of his paren
6、ts.20The team try their best to make sure of the victory.21After an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover(recover) over time，particularly with the support of family and friends.22It was commanded that the coal mine survivors be sent(send) to the nearest hospital.句型转换23She requested th
7、at all club members attend the meeting.She requested all club members to attend the meeting.24American English has so many dialects because people have come from all over the world.The reason why American English has so many dialects is that people have come from all over the world.25Some people who
8、 live in the mountains of the eastern USA speak with an older kind of English dialect.Some people living in the mountains of the eastern USA speak with an older kind of English dialect.能力提升.阅读理解AWhen I was 16 years old，I made my first visit to the United States.It wasnt the first time I had been abr
9、oad.Like most English children，I learned French at school and I had often been to France， so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didnt understand English.But when I went to America I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.How wrong
10、I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport.I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Danny a ring and tell her that I had arrived.A friendly old man saw me looking like being lost and asked if he could help me.“Yes， ” I said.“I want to give my friend a ring.”“Well，that s nice， ” h
11、e said.“Are you getting married? But arent you a bit young？”“Who is talking about marriage？” I replied.“I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her Ive arrived.Can you tell me where theres a phone box？”“Oh！” he said.“Theres a phone downstairs. ”When at last we did meet up，Danny explained the mi
12、sunderstanding to me.“Dont worry， ” she said to me.“I had many difficulties at first.There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from us British.Youll soon get used to all the funny things they say.But most of the time British and American people can understand each other！
13、 ”语篇解读 作者在本文中讲述了自己第一次到美国时因为英式英语和美式英语的不同而导致的语言误解。26Where was the writer from?AHe was from America.BHe was from France.CHe was from England.DHe was from China.答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Like most English children，I learned French at school and I had often been to France.”可知，作者来自英国。27The writer thought in Am
14、erica.Ahe wouldnt have any language difficultiesBhe would not understand the AmericansCthe Americans might not understand himDhe would have difficulties at the airport答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But when I went to America I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language probl
15、ems.”可知，作者原以为在美国不会遇到语言麻烦。故选 A。28The writer wanted .Ato buy a ring for his friendBto make a call to his friendCto go to the telephone companyDhis friend to see him off答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Danny a ring and tell her that I had arrived.”及后文中的“Can yo
16、u tell me where theres a phone box？”可知，作者是想给朋友打电话。29From the passage we can see that “give somebody a ring” .Ameans the same in America as in EnglandBmeans “call somebody” to the old manCmeans “be going to get married”Dhas different meanings in America and in England 答案 D解析 推理判断题。根据文中那位美国老人和作者的对话可知，
17、本题答案为 D。BOne Canada，Two LanguagesCanada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages：English and French.There are 10 provinces in the country，but only one of theseQuebec is known as “French Canada”This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers d
18、iscovered the rest.Canada left the British Empire(帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country，and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout t
19、he country.Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast， French television is very rare.The same goes for traffic signs and menus，for example，outside of Quebec，there are only a few places where youll see traffic signs in French.In restaurants，its almost impossible to find French on the me
20、nu unless you are in the heartland(中心地带) of French Canada.However，all products sold in Canada must，by law，have labels(标签) and instructions in both languages.In Canadas Englishspeaking provinces，official bilingualism means that students can choose to complete a special French language course.Under th
21、is program，they are taught most of their subjects in French.If a student begins the course in kindergarten(幼儿园) or Grade One，it is likely that all his lessons will be in French.However，if he starts at junior high school,25 percent of the teaching will continue to be in English.语 篇 解 读 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明
22、文 ，主 要 讲 述 了 在 加 拿 大 英 语 和 法 语 并 存 的 现 象 。30Which country controlled Canada before its independence?AFrance. BThe British Empire.CAmerica. DGermany.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“Canada left the British Empire(帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country.”可知，选 B 项。31Where can you watch French television pr
23、ograms?AOnly in Quebec.BIn Quebec and a few other places.CFrom the two national television networks.DAll over Canada.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast， French television is very rare.”可知，除了魁北克和东部沿海少数几个地方外，其他地方很少有法语电视节目。32What does the underlined word “bil
24、ingualism” in the fifth paragraph mean?A外语教育 B母语教育C双语教育 D语言教育答案 C解析 词义猜测题。文章开篇点明加拿大是一个双语国家，英语和法语是官方语言。首先排除 A 项。然后仔细揣摩本段意思我们可以看出，在加拿大讲英语的省份，双语教育(bilingualism)意味着学生可以选择一门专门用法语授课的课程，显然 C 项正确。33What do we know about the education in Canadas Englishspeaking provinces?AOnly English courses are offered.BIf
25、 you choose a special French language course in kindergarten，all of the lessons will be taught in French.CThe courses in primary schools are all taught in English.DMost of the courses in junior high schools are taught in English.答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据最后两段内容可知选 B。.七选五What are magic words？Words like “thank y
26、ou” “please” and “sorry” can work wonders in our daily life. 34 People with good manners always communicate with others well by using these magic words.What should you do when you receive a gift for your birthday？ 35 The words “thank you” are very important and used very often.We say them when someo
27、ne hands us a letter，passes us a book，offers us a drink ，or lends us an umbrella.36 It is not polite to ask someone for help without saying “please”We are supposed to use it when we ask for something，too.It may be a book， a pen，or more milk.It may be in the classroom，at home or at the bus stop.We ca
28、n use “please” to make a request pleasant.We should learn to say “sorry”，too.If we have hurt someones feeling，we will have to say “sorry” 37 Sometimes we have forgotten something or broken a promise，so we need to explain with the word as a beginning.“Sorry” is such a word that can make people forget
29、 wrongs.Why are these words magic？They can move people to tears.Also they may give you warmth and strength.They even can encourage people to lead a more meaningful life.In some certain situations，a “ sorry” will prevent a fight or a war.38 Man said them long ago.We use them now.So will our kids.AYou
30、d better sit down and write a thankyou note.BWhen we have told a lie and regretted it，the same word should be used.C “Please” is another important word，but many people forget to use it.DYou can make good friends with them.EThese polite expressions are used every dayamong strangers，friends and famili
31、es.F “Excuse me” is another important expression.G “Thank you！Please ！Sorry！”these words are simple but useful.语篇解读 本文是说明文。你知道有些词汇是有魔力的吗？像“谢谢你” “请” “对不起”这样的词汇就是有魔力的。多使用这样的词汇，会让我们的生活有意想不到的变化。34答案 E解析 前面一句提到，在我们的日常生活中，像“谢谢你” “请” “对不起”这样的词汇是有魔力的。E 项中的“这些礼貌用语”正是指代上文的三个词汇，前后连贯，符合语境。35答案 A解析 后面一句提到， “谢谢你”
32、这个词很重要而且经常使用。由此可见，空格处提到的内容与表达感谢有关，A 项“你最好坐下来写封感谢信 ”符合语境。36答案 C解析 第三段主要内容与使用礼貌用语“请”有关。C 项“请是另一个很重要的词，但是很多人忘记使用它”与此相对应，是承上启下的主题句。37答案 B解析 前面一句提到，如果我们伤害了某个人的感情，我们要说“对不起” 。B 项“当我们说了谎并且后悔了的时候，也应该用这个词”紧承上文。38答案 G解析 本段是对全文内容的总结，文章介绍了“谢谢你” “请” “对不起”这三个礼貌用语，最后总结说这些词汇很简单但很实用，故选 G。.微写作写作素材 (关于英语学习)1目前，英语在我们的生活
33、中起着重要作用。2我们应充分利用每一次机会来学习英语。3这样我们就能逐渐扩大词汇量。4我们就能流利地讲英语并最终掌握好英语。提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达。补全短文39At present，English 40.plays an important part/role in our daily life.We should 41.make full use of every opportunity to learn English so that we can 42.gradually enrich our vocabulary and 43.speak fluent English/speak English fluently and eventually 44.get a good command of English.
