1、Yao Ming was born in China in 1980.He is the son of two great basketball players and learnt how to play basketball when he was young.He scored 32.4 points per game when he played in the Shanghai Sharks.The big man became a household name in China before starting his NBA career with the Houston Rocke
2、ts in 2002.Yao played eight seasons in the NBA and he made his retirement official on Wednesday July 20,2011.Pele used to be a football player that everyone knew.He was born in Brazil in 1940.He started playing for Santos when he was only 16 and he didnt retire(退休) until 1977.He played for Brazil 11
3、1 times and he scored 97 international goals.Pele came from a poor family.He started playing football in the street， like many people around the world.He was soon picked to play for Santos and quickly became an international figure.Steffi Graf was born in Germany in 1969.She won the tennis semi-fina
4、l at Wimbledon in 1985 when she was only 16，but she lost the final to another great tennis player，Martina Navratilova.People were surprised by the strength and power of her game.She soon became a famous tennis player and won most of the main matches several times.根据上文完成下列各题1.Who is the youngest play
5、er in the passage?Yao Ming.2.Who comes from South America?Pele.Period One Warm-up & Lesson 1 Modern HeroesPre-reading匹配左边的单词与右边的汉语意思第一组 1.reporter A.太空船2.violent B.大气；气氛3.atmosphere C.百万4.million D.暴力的5.spaceship E.记者，通讯员答案 1.E 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A第二组6.astronaut A.挥手示意，致意7.peacefully B.宇航员8.flight C.和平地；
6、平静地9.explore D.飞行；航班10.wave E.探测，勘探答案 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.E 10.A第三组11.generous A.镇静的；沉着的12.character B.地心引力13.calm C.慷慨的，大方的14.gravity D.直升机15.helicopter E.人物；性格答案 11.C 12.E 13.A 14.B 15.DStep 1 Fast-readingScan the passage and then match the paragraphs with their headings.Paragraphs HeadingsPara.1 A.The
7、astronaut lands safelyPara.2 B.Welcome homePara.3 C.Good wishes of Chinese peoplePara.4 D.An exciting lift-offPara.5 E.IntroductionPara.6 F.During the flight答案 Para.1 6 EDFCABStep 2 Careful-reading.Tell whether the following sentences are true(T) or false(F).1.When the spaceship separated from the r
8、ocket，Yang could feel the high gravity.(F)2.Yang Liwei spoke with ground control when the spaceship was circling the earth for the sixth time.(T)3.When Yang Liwei was doing his sixth circle，he showed the flags of China and the US，expressing the wishes.(F)4.Shenzhou can glow red because of the earths
9、 atmosphere.(T)5.Yang Liwei could not contact with his family during the space journey.(F).Choose the best answer according to the passage.1.Yang Liwei did the following things EXCEPT that during the flight.A.he had a talk with his familyB.he slept a littleC.he read some books when he was freeD.he w
10、as always working答案 C2.From the passage we know that .A.Yang Liwei wanted to fly in a spaceship againB.Shenzhou circled the earth seven timesC.Yang Liwei wished to stay in space longerD.when Yang Liwei landed，no helicopters were sent to collect him答案 C3.We can learn from the first paragraph that .A.
11、Chinas first pilot ever served in the armyB.Shenzhou carrying Yang flew around the moonC.Shenzhou is the first spaceship of ChinaD.Yang began his space flight on the morning of October 15th,2003答案 D4.What is the main idea of the 5th paragraph?A.Yang Liwei was welcome home.B.Our national hero returne
12、d home safely.C.Helicopters flew to collect Yang Liwei.D.Shenzhou let out its parachute.答案 B5.We can infer from the passage that .A.it is very strict when choosing an astronautB.the launch was very successfulC.Yang Liwei only talked to his familyD.it took the spaceship 24 hours to fly in space答案 ASt
13、ep 3 Post-readingAfter reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.Chinas first manned spaceship lifted 1.off in Jiuquan，Gansu Province.The spaceship,2.called(call) Shenzhou ，carried Chinas first astronaut，Yang Liwei who started training for his space 3.flight(fly) in 1998.Yang said when
14、 the spaceship separated 4.from the rocket，he got a feeling of soaring into the sky because of the zero gravity.When the spaceship was doing its seventh circle，Yang 5.showed(show) the flags of China and the United Nations,6.expressing(express) the wishes of the Chinese people to explore and use spac
15、e 7.peacefully(peaceful).As Yang returned into 8.the earths atmosphere，helicopters were flying to 9.where he would land，ready to collect him.When Yang climbed out of the spaceship，he smiled and waved to the crowds waiting for 10.him(he).He said he thought 21 hours was too short to stay in space.Step
16、 4 Sentence-learning1.When the spaceship was doing its seventh circle，Yang Liwei showed the flags of China and the United Nations，expressing the wishes of the Chinese people to explore and use space peacefully.句式分析自主翻译 当飞船绕地球飞行第七圈时，杨利伟(在飞船上)展示了中国国旗和联合国国旗，以表达中国人民和平开发和利用太空的愿望。 2.As Yang Liwei returned
17、 into the earths atmosphere，helicopters were flying to where he would land，ready to collect him.句式分析自主翻译 当杨利伟返回地球大气层时，直升机正飞往他要降落的地方，准备迎接他。.阅读理解AMandela became president in South Africas historic 1994 election(选举).After that，he often turned to Walter Sisulu，one of his closest friends for more than si
18、xty years，for guidance.Sisulu was in many ways as important as Mandela in the fight against South Africas racist system(种族主义制度).In 1944，the two，along with Oliver Tambo，founded the ANC Youth League.The ANCYL favored a more militant(激进的) way to the movement against the government.They soon took over t
19、he ANC，with Sisulu serving as its secretary general from 1949 to 1954.In 1963，he，Mandela and other top ANC leaders were sentenced to life in prison.Sisulu was always calm and patient after he was released.The day after his release on Oct.15,1989，Sisulu explained to reporters how “it was not possible
20、 to lose hope because the spirit of the people outside was too great”.Mandelas release came four months later.Sisulu was born in 1912.Unlike Mandela，whose father was a chief(酋长)，Sisulu was the child of a black maid(女仆) and a white worker.His father left the family when Sisulu was small.He was educat
21、ed for a while at a local school，but left when he was 15 to support his family.He took whatever jobs he could，and continued to learn on his own.In 1940，he joined the ANC and got Mandela to join it a year later.“Our paths first met in 1941.During the past 62 years，our lives have been closely connecte
22、d.We shared the joy of living，and the pain.We walked side by side through the valley of death.Together we enjoyed the taste of freedom， ” Mandela said after Sisulu died on May 5th,2003.“A part of me is gone.”语篇解读 本文是记叙文，介绍了南非著名反种族隔离斗士沃尔特西苏鲁，他是曼德拉的好战友。1.In what way was Sisulu similar to Mandela?A.He
23、also supported peaceful means.B.He also ran for the 1994 election.C.He was also a founder of the ANC.D.He was also a great freedom fighter.答案 D解析 推理判断题。由前两段可知，西苏鲁和曼德拉一样，都是伟大的南非自由战士。2.What made Sisulu feel hopeful about the future?A.Mandelas release.B.The peoples power.C.The prisoners high spirits.D.
24、Reporters encouragement.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“it was not possible to lose hope because the spirit of the people outside was too great”可知，西苏鲁之所以对未来充满希望，是因为他受到了人民力量的鼓舞。3.What did Mandela tell us about in the last paragraph?A.His lifelong friendship with Sisulu.B.His important influence on Sisulu.C.His
25、hard efforts to win freedom.D.His opinions on Sisulus life.答案 A解析 推理判断题。由最后一段曼德拉的话可知，他深情地回顾了他与西苏鲁六十多年的革命友谊。4.What is the purpose of the text?A.To compare Sisulu with Mandela.B.To show the greatness of Mandela.C.To explain the history of the ANCYL.D.To describe Sisulus life and achievements.答案 D解析 写作
26、目的题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了南非著名反种族隔离斗士西苏鲁的生平和成就。BElizabeth Freeman was born about 1742 to African American parents who were slaves.At the age of six months she was acquired，along with her sister，by John Ashley，a wealthy Massachusetts slaveholder.She became known as “Mumbet” or “Mum Bett”.For nearly 30 years Mu
27、mbet served the Ashley family.One day，Ashley s wife tried to strike Mumbets sister with a spade.Mumbet protected her sister and took the blow instead.Angry，she left the house and refused to come back.When the Ashleys tried to make her return，Mumbet consulted a lawyer，Thcodore Sedgewick.With his help
28、，Mumbet sued(起诉) for her freedom.While serving the Ashleys，Mumbet had listened to many discussions of the new Massachusetts constitution.If the constitution said that all people were free and equal，then she thought it should apply to her.Eventually，Mumbet won her freedomthe first slave in Massachuse
29、tts to do so under the new constitution.Strangely enough，after the trial，the Ashleys asked Mumbet to come back and work for them as a paid employee.She declined and instead went to work for Sedgewick.Mumbet died in 1829，but her legacy lived on in her many descendants(后裔).One of her great-grandchildr
30、en was W.E.B.Du Bois，one of the founders of the NAACP，and an important writer and spokesperson for African American civil rights.Mumbets tombstone still stands in the Massachusetts cemetery where she was buried.It reads，in part： “She was born a slave and remained a slave for nearly thirty years.She
31、could neither read nor write，yet in her own sphere she had no superior or equal.”语篇解读 本文讲述了美国历史上一位勇于追求自由的女性黑奴伊丽莎白弗里曼的故事。她生来就是奴隶，过了近三十年的奴隶生活。虽然她既不会读书，也不会写字，但是她的贡献却无与伦比。5.What do we know about Mumbet according to Paragraph 1?A.She was born a slave.B.She was a slaveholder.C.She had a famous sister.D.Sh
32、e was born into a rich family.答案 A解析 细节理解题。由第一段第一句以及最后一段引文中的“She was born a slave”可知，她是奴隶出身。6.Why did Mumbet run away from the Ashleys?A.She found an employer.B.She wanted to be a lawyer.C.She was hit and got angry.D.She had to take care of her sister.答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三、四句可知，被打后她非常生气，所以离开了阿什利家。7
33、.What did Mumbet learn from discussions about the new constitution?A.She should always obey her owners orders.B.She should be as free and equal as whites.C.How to be a good servant.D.How to apply for a job.答案 B解析 推理判断题。由第三段第二句“If the constitution said that all people were free and equal.apply to her
34、.”可知，她从新的宪法中得知黑人应该和白人一样享有自由、平等的权利。8.What is the text mainly about?A.A story of a famous writer and spokesperson.B.The friendship between a lawyer and a slave.C.The life of a brave African American woman.D.A trial that shocked the whole world.答案 C解析 主旨大意题。本文讲述了一位非裔美国黑人伊丽莎白弗里曼勇敢追求自由的故事，故 C 项最能概括本篇文章的大
35、意。CTheodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield，Massachusetts in 1904.He was famous because of the books he wrote for children.They combine funny words，pictures and social opinions.Dr Seuss wrote his first book for children in 1937.It is called And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.A number
36、of publishers refused to publish it.They said it was too different.A friend finally published it.Soon other successful books followed.Over the years，he wrote more than forty childrens books.They were fun to read.Yet his books sometimes dealt with serious subjects.By the middle 1940s，Dr Seuss had bec
37、ome one of the best-loved and most successful writers of childrens books.He had a strong desire to help children.In 1954，Life magazine published a report about school children who could not read.The report said many childrens books werent interesting.Dr Seuss decided to write books that were interes
38、ting and easy to read.In 1957，Dr Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat.He used less than 225 words to write the book.This was about the number of words a six-year-old should be able to read.The story is about a cat who tries to entertain two children on a rainy day while their mother is away from home.The
39、cat is not like normal cats.It talks.The book was an immediate success.It was an interesting story and was easy to read.Children loved it.Their parents loved it，too.Today many adults say it is still one of the stories they like best.语篇解读 本文为人物传记，主要介绍了著名儿童作家西奥多苏斯 盖泽尔的生平事迹。9.Whats the best title for t
40、his passage?A.Some of Dr Seuss Books for ChildrenB.What Are Dr Seuss Books Mainly About?C.Dr Seussa Famous Writer of Childrens BooksD.Why Are Dr Seuss Books Different?答案 C解析 标题归纳题。通读文章可知本文是一篇人物传记，主要介绍了西奥多苏斯 盖泽尔，一位著名的儿童作家，故选 C。10.What do we know about Dr Seuss first book for children?A.It was Dr Seus
41、s worst book.B.It dealt with a very serious subject.C.Neither children nor adults like it.D.Many publishers didnt take it seriously at first.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第三、四句“A number of publishers refused to publish it.They said it was too different.”可知 D 项正确。11.How did Dr Seuss help children according to Pa
42、ragraph 3?A.By asking others to help them in magazines.B.By writing interesting and simple books.C.By changing his old books into simpler ones.D.By giving them books for free.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Dr Seuss decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read.”可知 B 项正确。12.Adults most probab
43、ly think that Dr Seuss The Cat in the Hat is .A.interesting B.seriousC.difficult D.boring答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“Today many adults say it is still one of the stories they like best.”可知 A 项正确。.七选五How Much Do You Know About Albert Einstein?Albert Einstein，who was born on March 14,1879 in Germany，was a g
44、reat scientist in the world.He was strange because he hated haircuts and new clothes.He believed in peace. 13 However，his most famous idea，Emc 2，helped create the worlds most dangerous weapon.Many people thought he was the smartest person in the world. 14 Albert Einstein was also a theoretical physi
45、cist who published the special and general theories of relativity and contributed in other areas of physics.He won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric(光电的) effect. 15 At that time，everyone thought he was a fool.What did he like?Einstein liked learning sailing.He saile
46、d in small boats all his life.He once joked， “Sailing is the sport that takes the least energy！”When Einstein was a child，his mother made him take violin lessons.At first，he didnt like the violin.But then he learned to love music and became a good violinist.Later，he said， “Love is the best teacher.”
47、16 In 1910，Einstein asked a question which many children often ask， “Why is the sky blue？” After his careful research，he answered the question like this：“ 17 When light travels to Earth，gas particles(气体微粒) spread the blue light all over the sky.” His answer is true in physics.A.But it was said that
48、he was unusual when he was born.B.But Einstein said that he thought like a child with many questions.C.Why did he like the blue sky?D.Its because light is made up of many colors including blue.E.Why is the sky blue?F.He was very intelligent in his daily life.G.All his life，he hated war.语 篇 解 读 本 文 是
49、 记 叙 文 ，主 要 介 绍 了 爱 因 斯 坦 的 喜 好 和 他 提 出 的 理 论 。13.答案 G解析 前面一句提到，爱因斯坦相信和平。后面一句提到，然而他最著名的想法却促成了世界上最危险武器的产生。由此可推断，空格处提到的内容与战争有关，故选 G。14.答案 B解析 前面一句提到，很多人认为他是世界上最聪明的人。B 项紧承上文，说明了爱因斯坦对自己不同的看法。15.答案 A解析 前面一句提到他所获得的荣誉，后面一句提到那时人们都认为他是傻瓜，由此可知空格处提到的内容应是爱因斯坦的特别之处，A 项“但是据说他刚出生时很是与众不同”与上文形成转折。16.答案 E解析 最后一段主要讲述爱因斯坦对“天空为什么是蓝色的”提出疑问并进行了科学解释。E 项“Why is the sky blue？”与此相对应。17.答案 D解析 最后一段中爱因斯坦先提出问题，然后在经过研究后得出结论，D 项“
