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(共80张PPT)
Period 2
Never too old to learn
Unit 4
Welcome to the unit & Reading—Language points
内容索引
Part 1　课文词块自查
Part 2　语言知识梳理
Part 3　基础达标检测
作业2
课文词块自查
1.穿越……旅行
2.知道；发觉；意识到
3.求知
4.被视为；被认为是
5.指出
6.对……重要
7.在瞬息万变的世界里
8.暴露于；接触
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become aware that
acquire knowledge
be perceived as
point out
be important/vital to
in a rapidly changing world
be exposed to
journey through
9.一定会，很可能会
10.到……的程度
11.跟上最新的发展
12.乐于接受，对……持开放态度
13.思想开明
14.与……不同；区别于……
15.培养批判性思考能力
16.利用机会
17.订购在线课程
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be bound to
differ from
keep pace with the latest developments
be open to
have an open mind
develop critical thinking skills
take advantage of opportunities
subscribe to e-learning courses
to the extent
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18.变得越来越受欢迎
19.一个分析、评估和改进的回顾过程
20.总之
21.在一个不断变化的世界中
22.提升你的自我价值感
23.对……好奇
become increasingly popular
a review process of analysis，evaluation and improvement
in summary
in a world of constant change
boost your sense of self-worth
wonder at
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语言知识梳理
adj.一定会，很可能会；有义务(做某事)；准备前往(某地)
[教材原句P44]Furthermore，the production of knowledge is bound to grow rapidly.
此外，知识的产生必然是迅速增长的。
[人教版]They spent the night，and then took a coach bound north through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper.她们过了一夜，然后乘坐长途汽车，向北穿越加拿大的落基山脉，来到贾斯珀。
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bound
(1)几个小时后，他们终于登上了飞往中国的飞机。
Several hours later，they finally managed to board a plane ____________
.
bound for
be bound to do一定会，很可能会
be bound for开往；准备去
China
(2)(应用文写作之建议信)如果你坚持每天的英语练习，这学期你一定会取得显著进步。
If you keep pace with your daily English practice，___________
this semester.
写作佳句
you’re bound
to make remarkable progress
与……步调一致，与……并驾齐驱
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keep pace with sb/sth
[教材原句P44-P45]New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time，to the extent that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments.新知识不断涌现着，你已有的认知一直在被修正，以至于难以跟上最新的发展。
·set/make the pace确定步调；领先
pick up the pace加快节奏(或步伐)
at one’s own pace以某人自己的节奏
at the pace of以/按照……的速度/节奏
·pace up and down踱来踱去
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James his dormitory，deep in thought.
He for his studies，determined to excel.After what seemed a long time，he found it difficult to attain his goal at such a speed，so he resolved to . Putting his best foot forward，he his goals that he had set before，advancing steadily his dreams.
paced up and down
set/made the pace
pick up the pace
kept pace with
at the pace of
vt.& vi.解决；表决；决心，决定 n.决心，坚定的信念(resolution n.决议；解决；坚定；决心 resolved adj.坚决的；下定决心的)
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resolve
[教材原句P45]Indeed，you may one day do jobs that do not yet exist，use technologies that are not yet developed and resolve problems that are not yet problems！实际上，有朝一日你也许会从事目前还不存在的职业，使用现在尚未开发的技术，解决当下还不是问题的问题！
[人教版]Their genuine concern for others，their perseverance，and their resolve fill me with hope.
他们对别人的真心关怀、他们的锲而不舍以及坚定的信念，让我充满希望。
·resolve to do sth决心做某事，决定做某事
resolve on/upon (doing) sth决定/决心(做)某事
·make a resolution to do sth决心做某事，决定做某事
·be resolved to do sth决心做某事
(1)The government swung into action，resolving the application of laws to frozen food.
(2)She couldn’t help thinking about this issue and resolved (do) something to help them out.
on/upon
to do
(3)(话题写作之文化遗产)文化遗产代表我们祖先的智慧，因此我们国家已经决定不遗余力地保护它们。
Cultural relics represent the wisdom of our ancestors，so our country ________________________________________________
______________________.
写作佳句
has resolved/made a resolution/been resolved to spare no effort to protect them
vt.使变新；使恢复精力；使想起(refreshing adj.使人精力充沛的，使人凉爽的；令人耳目一新的 refreshed adj.恢复了精力的，精神振作的 refreshment n.恢复活力，焕发精神；饮料，小食)
[教材原句P45]This is not to suggest that there is no need for you to study in school but to acknowledge that refreshing your knowledge through lifelong learning is both essential and beneficial.
这并不是说学校教育对你来说没有必要，而是承认通过终身学习来更新你的知识是必不可少且十分有益的。
[人教版]I get refreshed through climbing，spend more time with my dad，and get to meet new friends.通过登山，我重焕活力，既多了与父亲相伴的时光，又结识了新朋友。
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refresh
refresh sb/oneself with...用……使某人/自己振奋/神清气爽
refresh one’s memory唤起某人的记忆
(1)I find the countryside air really ; in the morning，I can refresh myself a cup of coffee and eat some ，which can easily make me .(用refresh的正确形式或适当的单词填空)
refreshing
with
refreshments
refreshed
(2)这些旧照片唤起了我对我们一起度过的那些甜蜜日子的记忆。
These old photos ________________________________________
.
写作佳句
refresh my memories of the sweet days
(that/which) we spent together
vi.& vt.询问，打听(inquiring adj.好奇的，爱探索的；探询的，探究的 inquiry n.调查；询问，打听)
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inquire
[教材原句P45]Instead，you should inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told.
相反，当你听到新的说法时，应当进一步探究真相。
[人教版]Whatever it is，I know I need to inquire and assess what is going on.
无论如何，我知道自己必须查清原委、研判现状。
·inquire about sb/sth询问……，打听……
inquire sth of sb向某人打听(或询问)某事
inquire into sth调查某事，查问某事
·hold/launch an inquiry into sth对某事进行调查
make an inquiry about询问，打听
(1)By carefully processing each ，educators can nurture an
spirit in students，turning curiosity into a learning habit.(inquire)
inquiry
inquiring
(2)(应用文写作之告知信)我被安排调查学生们在课外学习英语的方式。
students learn English beyond the classroom.
写作佳句
I was assigned to inquire/hold an inquiry into the ways
(3)(应用文写作之咨询信)作为一名热衷于跨文化交流的高中生，我写信是为了询问国际夏令营的情况。
As a senior high student passionate about cross-cultural communication，I am writing to __________________________
.
inquire/make an inquiry about
the International Summer Camp
[教材原句P47]Before the first black swan was seen，the assumption was that all swans were white.
在第一只黑天鹅出现之前，人们认为所有的天鹅都是白色的。
[北师大版]People make the assumption that if someone important and respected says that something is right，then it must be so.
如果一个重要的、受人尊敬的人说某件事是对的，那么人们就会认为这件事一定是对的。
n.假定，假设(assume vt.假定，假设)
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assumption
·make an assumption作出臆断；假定
on the assumption that...假定……
·assume sb/sth to be...假定/假设某人/某物为……
It is assumed that...人们认为……
assuming (that)...假设/假定……
(1)Equipped with a good command of skills，he is assumed (be) the most suitable candidate.
(2)We are working on the (assume) that the presentation will take place as planned.
(3) is generally assumed that not only can drinking Chinese tea refresh ourselves but also it can strengthen our memory.
to be
assumption
It
(4)假设我当选主席，我将组织更多丰富多彩的课外活动来丰富我们的学校生活。
① ，I will organize more colorful after-class activities to enrich our school life.(assume)
② ，I will organize more colorful after-class activities to enrich our school life.(assumption)
写作佳句
Assuming (that) I am elected (as) chairman
On the assumption that I am elected (as) chairman
[教材原句P45]Be objective and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas.
客观看待事物，让自己接纳新知识和新理念。
[结构分析]此句是祈使句。句中含有make的复合结构，即：make＋宾语＋宾语补足语。
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make＋宾语＋宾语补足语
·make表示“使某人/某物做什么/怎么样”时，其后除了接名词或代词作
宾语外，还要在宾语后面加上宾语补足语，组成复合宾语。用法如下：
·当动词不定式(短语)或从句作宾语时，为了使句子保持平衡，常用 it
作形式宾语，而把真正的宾语放到宾语补足语的后面，即：make＋it
＋名词/形容词＋动词不定式(短语)或从句。
·后接复合宾语的动词还有think，consider，find，feel，leave等。
形容词
名词(职务名词充当宾语补足语时，其前不加冠词)
省略to的不定式(被动语态中不省略to)
过去分词(不用现在分词充当宾语补足语)
make＋宾语＋
(1)Because of his limited English，he is afraid that he can’t make himself
(understand).
(2)(2023·新课标Ⅰ)No matter where I buy them，one steamer basket is rarely enough，yet two seems greedy，and so I am always left _________
(want) more next time.
understood
wanting
(3)(读后续写之主题升华)正是他勇敢的心和坚定的信念，最终会让一些不寻常的事情发生。
It was his brave heart and strong faith that could ____________
finally.
(4)为了使我们的校园生活既丰富多彩又有意义，学校决定组织一场运动会。
In order to ，our school has decided to organize a sports meeting.
写作佳句
make
something unusual happen
make our school life colorful and meaningful
[教材原句P45](1)At the same time，you need to develop critical thinking skills so that you do not blindly accept new ideas.同时，你需要培养批判性思考能力，以免对新观点一味盲从。
(2)Importantly，after its application，there must then follow a review process of analysis，evaluation and improvement so that your comprehension of the world becomes a continuous process.
重要的是，将知识付诸实践后，必须随之跟进一个分析、评估和改进的回顾环节，这样你对世界的理解就是一个连续的过程了。
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so that结构
[结构分析]两句中都使用了so that结构。
so that有两个常见用法：一是引导结果状语从句，表示“因此，所以”；二是引导目的状语从句，意思是“为了，以便”，此时从句中常含有情态动词can/could，may/might，will/would等，相当于in order that。
注意：so that在引导目的状语从句时，如果主句和从句的主语一致，也可以转化成in order to do/so as to do形式的目的状语，但是so as to do作目的状语不可以放在句首。
(1)In order to buy his mother a present on Mother’s Day，the little boy put every coin in his savings.
→The little boy put every coin in his savings ________________________
on Mother’s Day.(目的状语从句)
so that/in order that he could
buy his mother a present
(2)(话题写作之活动安排)如果你能把时间表告知我们，以便我们能提前安排，我们将不胜感激。
We would appreciate it if you could inform us of the schedule __
.
(3)我采纳了老师的好建议，因此我在期末考试中取得了巨大进步。
I adopted my teacher’s wonderful proposals _________________
in the end-of-term examination.
写作佳句
so
that/in order that we can make arrangements in advance
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so that I made great
progress
基础达标检测
1.It’s important for a firm to (与……步调一致) changes in the market.
2.After surviving a great disaster，one (一定会) have good fortune in later years.
3.We are working (假定) everyone invited will turn up.
4.Thank you for (指出) my mistakes in time or I will never have the chance to correct them.
5.My English teacher suggests that we should (订阅) English papers to improve our reading comprehension.
keep pace with
Ⅰ.短语填空
is bound to
on the assumption that
pointing out
subscribe to
1.每首唐诗都附有一个故事，因此对你来说理解它更容易。
Each Tang poem is attached to a story，so __________________________
.
2.打乒乓球不仅会让你更健康，还会帮你结识与你志趣相投的朋友。
Playing ping-pong will but also help you make friends sharing the same interest.
3.有必要免费开放更多的公园，以便人们在需要户外运动时有地方可去。
It is necessary that more parks be opened up for free _________________
when they need outdoor exercise.
it’s easier for you to
Ⅱ.完成句子
understand it
so that people could
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not only make you healthier
have a place to go
作业2
1.You can become a member by paying the yearly (subscribe).
2.Yesterday，I inquired some knowledge of car insurance the sales consultant.
3.She makes a rule to keep her room neat and tidy after coming back from school.
4.So long as we hold our dreams and never give up，we are bound _____
(succeed).
5.After failing to enter the school football team，he resolved ___________
having another try the following year.
subscription
of
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
it
to
succeed
on/upon
1.我们学校计划举办一场英语作文比赛以便学生能提高他们的写作能力。(so that引导目的状语从句)
An English Composition Competition is scheduled to be held in our school .
2.比赛将为学生们提供一个展示自我和激发他们对英语的兴趣的好机会。(不定式作后置定语)
The competition will _____________________________________________
and arouse their interest in English.
so that students can improve their writing ability
Ⅱ.主题微写作
provide a good opportunity for students/provide
students with a good opportunity to show themselves
3.毫无疑问，除了结构好、内容丰富之外，工整的字迹会让评委们印象更深刻。(make＋宾语＋宾语补足语)
There is no doubt that besides the good structure and rich contents，neat handwriting .
4.不必担心写作风格，因为所有类型的作文都是可以接受的。(there is no need to do)
，because all types of compositions are accepted.
will make the judges more impressed
There is no need to worry about the writing style
5.相信我，报名参加这样的活动是有益的。(it作形式主语)
Believe me， .
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
it will be of benefit to sign up for such an activity
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In school，I’d often draw cartoons about what I was learning instead of taking notes.And obviously，I had the right idea all along.A new study found drawing is a good memory technique.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了绘画有助于提高学习效率。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
A group of scientists had participants try and memorize the definition of a set of words.They had some participants copy the words and their definitions.They had other participants draw out the meaning of the words.The drawers memorized more words.
“We reasoned that drawing improves memory，at least in part，because it requires elaboration(详述) on the meaning of the term and translating the definition into a picture，” wrote the researchers.What’s more，the scientists found older people were worse than younger people at memorizing when the two wrote out their definitions.But the two groups showed no difference when it came to memorizing from drawing.
I’ve learned many mnemonics in my day.I’ve pictured strange images that relate to the words I’m memorizing，put facts to music and associated words with pieces of furniture.But I’ve never heard of this “drawing effect”，as the researchers put it，though I’ve used it without realizing it.
It makes sense though.Images must be built much deeper into our brains than letters.Image processing took place before writing.Mostly，I’m surprised that many educators haven’t realized that fun learning is better learning.Pictures and songs stick in the brain better than pages of text.
Humans like to separate ourselves from other animals，often focusing on our ability to use language.Language is great，but we’re just animals after all.We might be able to use language，but images stick in our brains in a totally different，possibly deeper way.
In any case，next time I draw a cartoon of something I’m trying to learn，I’ll feel no shame.
1.What can we know about the benefits of drawing according to the study
A.They would decrease little by little.
B.They were obviously shown on animals.
C.They were obvious only on teenagers.
D.They were more noticeable for older people.
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推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“What’s more，the scientists found older people were worse...no difference when it came to memorizing from drawing.”可知，通过绘画来记忆的方法弥补了老年人和年轻人的记忆力差距，由此可推知绘画的作用对老年人更明显。故选D。
解析
2.What does the underlined word “mnemonics” in paragraph 4 mean
A.Changes in memory.
B.Memory techniques.
C.Memory improvements.
D.Benefits of memory.
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词义猜测题。根据下文“I’ve pictured strange images that relate to the words I’m memorizing，put facts to music and associated words with pieces of furniture.”可知，作者使用过许多记忆技巧，比如把要记忆的词与奇怪的图像联系起来，把事实与音乐联系起来，以及把单词与家具联系起来。由此可知，画线词所在句表示作者学了很多记忆技巧。故选B。
解析
3.What does the author think of learning by drawing
A.It is fun as well as effective.
B.It is the best learning method.
C.It should be mixed with singing.
D.It is good for our language ability.
√
观点态度题。根据文章第五段中“Mostly，I’m surprised that many educators haven’t realized that fun learning is better learning.Pictures and songs stick in the brain better than pages of text.”可推知，作者认为图像记忆更深刻，通过画图学习既有趣又有效。故选A。
解析
4.What is the purpose of the text
A.To solve a difficult problem.
B.To share opinions on drawing.
C.To introduce a learning method.
D.To introduce benefits of drawing.
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写作意图题。根据文章第一段“In school，I’d often draw cartoons...A new study found drawing is a good memory technique.”并结合全文内容可推知，文章旨在介绍利用绘画来学习的方法。故选C。
解析
B(此篇精读)
Recent experiments by psychologists at Temple University threw new light on① how we learn and how we remember our real-world experiences.The research suggests that varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory—it just depends on what we’re trying to remember.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。实验表明，变化学习内容和分散学习时间对记忆有益处，且稳定性对联想记忆有作用。
Benjamin Rottman，an associate professor of psychology said，“If you cram(临时死记硬背) the night before a test，you might remember the information the next day for the test，but you will probably forget it fairly soon.In contrast，if you study the material on different days leading up to the test，you will be more likely to recall it for a longer period of time.”
But while the “spacing effect” is one of the most repeated findings in psychological research，much of this work has been predicated on the idea that what you are trying to learn—the content of the experience itself—repeats identically each time.Yet that is rarely the case in real life，when some features of our experiences may stay the same but others are likely to change.For example，imagine repeated trips to your local coffee shop.While many features may stay the same on each visit，a new barista(咖啡师) may be serving you.
Rottman said，“We found that associative② memory benefited from stability.Spacing only benefited memory for the pairs that were repeated exactly，and only if there were pretty long gaps between study opportunities.For example，if you are trying to remember a new person’s name and something about it，it is more helpful to repeat that same pair exactly multiple times with spacing between each.”
Rottman continued，“This work demonstrates the benefits of spaced learning on memory are not absolute，instead depending on the variability present in the content across repetitions and the timing between learning opportunities，expanding our current understanding of how the way in which we learn information can impact how it is remembered.Our work suggests that both variability and spacing may present methods to improve our memory for isolated features and associative information，respectively，raising important applications for future research，education，and our everyday lives.”
5.How does the “spacing effect” benefit memory
A.By varying what we study.
B.By stabilizing what we learn.
C.By repeating the material frequently.
D.By spreading out our learning over time.
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细节理解题。根据第二段中“In contrast，if you study the material on different days leading up to the test，you will be more likely to recall it for a longer period of time.”可知，如果你在考试前的不同日子学习材料，你将更有可能在更长的时间内回忆起它。这说明“spacing effect”是通过分散学习时间来提高记忆效果。故选D。
解析
6.Why does the author mention the example of repeated trips to the coffee shop
A.To illustrate the “spacing effect”.
B.To show the variability in real life.
C.To stress the significance of memory.
D.To explain the importance of stability.
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推理判断题。根据第三段中“Yet that is rarely the case in real life...others are likely to change.For example...While many features may stay the same on each visit，a new barista (咖啡师) may be serving you.”可知，作者提到重复去同一家咖啡店会遇到新咖啡师的例子是为了说明现实生活中的变化性。故选B。
解析
7.What can we infer from the text
A.Repetition is not useful for memory.
B.Real-life experiences are easy to forget.
C.The findings of the research are limited.
D.Memory can be improved by proper methods.
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推理判断题。根据第一段中“...varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory...”以及最后一段中“...both variability and spacing may present methods to improve our memory for isolated features and associative information，respectively...”可知，分散学习时间和变化学习内容都对记忆有帮助，同时稳定性对联想记忆也有益处，这些发现表明通过适当的方法可以提高记忆能力。故选D。
解析
8.Which is the best title for the text
A.How to Improve Our Memory
B.The Benefits of Spaced Learning
C.Stability and Variability in Memory
D.Vary What You Study for Better Memory
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标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段以及第四段内容可知，本文主要讲述分散学习时间和改变学习内容都能提升记忆的效果，而内容的稳定性有利于联想记忆，所以C项“记忆中的稳定性和变化性”概括主旨，是本文的最佳标题。故选C。
解析
①throw new light on ______________________
②associative(派)＝associat(e)＋ive adj.________
语境猜词
使人对……有新的认识
联想的
The research suggests that varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory—it just depends on what we’re trying to remember.
分析：此句为 句。that varying what we study...we’re trying to remember为 从句；what we study为 从句；varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time为and连接的两个动名词短语作 ；what we’re trying to remember为 从句。
翻译：_________________________________________________________
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句式分析
主从复合
宾语
研究表明，改变我们的学习内容以及将学习过程随着时间分隔进行都有助于增强记忆力——这取决于我们想要记住的内容是什么。
宾语
主语
宾语
You may not be able to imagine the impact your hard work and dedication can have on others.The following story may show you that.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Melanie Harper意外丢失婚戒，公共事业部门的主管展现了同情心，最终在垃圾中帮助她找回了宝贵的结婚戒指的故事。
Ⅳ.完形填空
Everyone 1 that in addition to the vows(誓言) during the wedding ceremony，rings are 2 .The rings are a sign of that never-ending commitment，becoming 3 pieces of jewellery because of the significance.
1.A.claims B.hopes
C.knows D.predicts
2.A.designed B.exchanged
C.bought D.hidden
3.A.legal B.common
C.sufficient D.valuable
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1.claim声称；hope希望；know知道；predict预测。根据下文的“during the wedding ceremony，rings are ”可知，婚礼上除了结婚誓言之外，夫妻双方还要交换戒指，这是每个人都知道的常识。故选C。
2.design设计；exchange交换；buy购买；hide隐藏。根据上文的“during the wedding ceremony，rings are ”以及常识可知，婚礼上除了结婚誓言之外，夫妻双方还要交换戒指。故选B。
3.legal法律的；common普通的；sufficient足够的；valuable珍贵的。根据上文的“The rings are a sign of that never-ending commitment”和下文的“because of the significance”可知，戒指象征着永恒的承诺，这是很有意义的，因此它成了珍贵的珠宝。故选D。
解析
So，when Melanie Harper 4 her wedding ring，it’s easy to imagine the 5 she must have felt.She was placing garbage in a recycle bin when the ring slipped off her 6 and into the endless sea of recyclable material.
4.A.lost B.found
C.wore D.received
5.A.preference B.panic
C.anger D.delight
6.A.wallet B.wrist
C.finger D.pocket
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4.lose丢失；find找到；wear穿，戴；receive收到。根据下文的“She was placing garbage in a recycle bin when the ring slipped off”和“looking for the lost ring”可知，梅兰妮·哈珀在扔垃圾时丢了结婚戒指，lost是同词复现。故选A。
5.preference偏爱；panic恐慌；anger愤怒；delight高兴。根据上文的“The rings are a sign of that never-ending commitment，becoming...pieces of jewellery because of the significance.”可知，结婚戒指象征着永恒的承诺，因其意义而变得珍贵，因此，当梅兰妮·哈珀丢了结婚戒指时，她会感到恐慌。故选B。
6.wallet钱包；wrist手腕；finger手指；pocket口袋。根据下文的“into the endless sea of recyclable materia”和常识可知，梅兰妮·哈珀在扔垃圾时结婚戒指是从手指上脱落的。故选C。
解析
Melanie，trying to 7 the ring，reached out to the Greenville Department of Public Works.The department’s supervisor(主管人) had sympathy for Melanie.He put himself in her 8 and then made a decision.
7.A.return B.remember
C.catch D.recover
8.A.shoes B.houses
C.stages D.departments
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7.return归还；remember记住；catch捕捉；recover找回。根据下文的“The department’s supervisor(主管人) had sympathy for Melanie.”和“After the ring was recovered and returned to Melanie”可知，梅兰妮联系了格林维尔公共事业部是想要找回戒指，recover是同词复现。故选D。
8.shoe鞋子；house房屋；stage阶段；department部门。根据上文的“The department’s supervisor had sympathy for Melanie.”可知，部门主管很同情梅兰妮，从而站在她的立场上想着如何解决问题，put oneself in sb’s shoes意为“设身处地，从某人的立场考虑问题”，符合语境。故选A。
解析
They 9 the contents of the container all over the parking lot and then began 10 through the garbage，looking for the lost ring.
9.A.brought back B.emptied out
C.cleaned up D.picked off
10.A.seeing B.getting
C.searching D.living
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9.bring back带回来；empty out把……移出，把……腾出(置于别处)；clean up清除；pick off去除，剪除。根据下文的“the contents of the container all over the parking lot and then began through the garbage，looking for the lost ring”可知，为了寻找丢失的戒指，他们把垃圾箱里的所有东西倒在停车场。故选B。
10.see看见；get得到；search搜索；live生活。根据下文的“looking for the lost ring”可知，他们在垃圾堆里搜寻丢失的戒指。故选C。
解析
The probability of finding something so small is tiny，next to 11 .Luckily，the supervisor did 12 to find the ring!
11.A.zero B.score
C.hundred D.dozen
12.A.want B.choose
C.pretend D.happen
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11.zero零；score二十；hundred一百；dozen十二个，一打。根据上文的“The probability of finding something so small is tiny”可知，在垃圾中找到戒指那么小的东西的概率很小，会接近于零。故选A。
12.want想要；choose选择；pretend假装；happen发生，碰巧。根据上文的“Luckily”可知，非常幸运的是主管碰巧找到了戒指。故选D。
解析
After the ring was recovered and returned to Melanie，she met up with the men to express her 13 gratitude.She thanked them for their kindness and 14 .What a terrific example of how our efforts and hard work can and do 15 impact the lives of others!
13.A.abnormal B.sincere
C.casual D.secret
14.A.efforts B.sights
C.tracks D.promises
15.A.regularly B.eventually
C.directly D.merely
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13.abnormal异常的；sincere真诚的；casual随意的；secret秘密的。根据上文的“The probability of finding something so small is tiny，next to .Luckily，the supervisor did to find the ring！”可知，尽管找到戒指这么小的东西的概率很小，接近于零，但是在大家的努力下，还是找到了戒指，因此梅兰妮要向帮助她的人表达真诚的感谢。故选B。
14.effort努力；sight视线；track轨迹；promise承诺。根据上文的“The probability of...find the ring！”以及“She thanked them for their kindness”可知，尽管找到戒指这么小的东西的概率很小，接近于零，但是最终找到了戒指，因此梅兰妮向帮助她的人表达真诚的感谢，感谢他们做出的努力和善意。故选A。
15.regularly定期地；eventually最终；directly直接地；merely仅仅。根据上文的“After the ring was...their kindness and .”可知，在大家的努力下，最终找到了戒指，梅兰妮很是感激，这对梅兰妮的生活产生了直接的影响。故选C。
解析
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本课结束Period 2　Welcome to the unit & Reading—Language points
1．穿越……旅行 journey through
2．知道；发觉；意识到 become aware that
3．求知 acquire knowledge
4．被视为；被认为是 be perceived as
5．指出point out
6．对……重要 be important/vital to
7．在瞬息万变的世界里 in a rapidly changing world
8．暴露于；接触 be exposed to
9．一定会，很可能会be bound to
10．到……的程度 to the extent
11．跟上最新的发展 keep pace with the latest developments
12．乐于接受，对……持开放态度 be open to
13．思想开明 have an open mind
14．与……不同；区别于…… differ from
15．培养批判性思考能力 develop critical thinking skills
16．利用机会 take advantage of opportunities
17．订购在线课程 subscribe to e-learning courses
18．变得越来越受欢迎 become increasingly popular
19．一个分析、评估和改进的回顾过程 a review process of analysis，evaluation and improvement
20．总之 in summary
21．在一个不断变化的世界中 in a world of constant change
22．提升你的自我价值感 boost your sense of self-worth
23．对……好奇 wonder at
bound adj.一定会，很可能会；有义务(做某事)；准备前往(某地)
[教材原句P44]Furthermore，the production of knowledge is bound to grow rapidly.
此外，知识的产生必然是迅速增长的。
[人教版]They spent the night，and then took a coach bound north through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper.她们过了一夜，然后乘坐长途汽车，向北穿越加拿大的落基山脉，来到贾斯珀。
be bound to do一定会，很可能会 be bound for开往；准备去
(1)几个小时后，他们终于登上了飞往中国的飞机。
Several hours later，they finally managed to board a plane bound for China.
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(2)(应用文写作之建议信)如果你坚持每天的英语练习，这学期你一定会取得显著进步。
If you keep pace with your daily English practice，you’re bound to make remarkable progress this semester.
keep pace with sb/sth与……步调一致，与……并驾齐驱
[教材原句P44-P45]New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time，to the extent that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments.新知识不断涌现着，你已有的认知一直在被修正，以至于难以跟上最新的发展。
set/make the pace确定步调；领先 pick up the pace加快节奏(或步伐) at one’s own pace以某人自己的节奏 at the pace of以/按照……的速度/节奏 pace up and down踱来踱去
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James paced up and down his dormitory，deep in thought.He set/made the pace for his studies，determined to excel.After what seemed a long time，he found it difficult to attain his goal at such a speed，so he resolved to pick up the pace. Putting his best foot forward，he kept pace with his goals that he had set before，advancing steadily at the pace of his dreams.
resolve vt.& vi.解决；表决；决心，决定 n．决心，坚定的信念(resolution n．决议；解决；坚定；决心 resolved adj.坚决的；下定决心的)
[教材原句P45]Indeed，you may one day do jobs that do not yet exist，use technologies that are not yet developed and resolve problems that are not yet problems！实际上，有朝一日你也许会从事目前还不存在的职业，使用现在尚未开发的技术，解决当下还不是问题的问题！
[人教版]Their genuine concern for others，their perseverance，and their resolve fill me with hope.
他们对别人的真心关怀、他们的锲而不舍以及坚定的信念，让我充满希望。
resolve to do sth决心做某事，决定做某事 resolve on/upon (doing) sth决定/决心(做)某事 make a resolution to do sth决心做某事，决定做某事 be resolved to do sth决心做某事
(1)The government swung into action，resolving on/upon the application of laws to frozen food.
(2)She couldn’t help thinking about this issue and resolved to do(do) something to help them out.
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(3)(话题写作之文化遗产)文化遗产代表我们祖先的智慧，因此我们国家已经决定不遗余力地保护它们。
Cultural relics represent the wisdom of our ancestors，so our country has resolved/made a resolution/been resolved to spare no effort to protect them.
refresh vt.使变新；使恢复精力；使想起(refreshing adj.使人精力充沛的，使人凉爽的；令人耳目一新的 refreshed adj.恢复了精力的，精神振作的 refreshment n．恢复活力，焕发精神；饮料，小食)
[教材原句P45]This is not to suggest that there is no need for you to study in school but to acknowledge that refreshing your knowledge through lifelong learning is both essential and beneficial.
这并不是说学校教育对你来说没有必要，而是承认通过终身学习来更新你的知识是必不可少且十分有益的。
[人教版]I get refreshed through climbing，spend more time with my dad，and get to meet new friends.通过登山，我重焕活力，既多了与父亲相伴的时光，又结识了新朋友。
refresh sb/oneself with...用……使某人/自己振奋/神清气爽 refresh one’s memory唤起某人的记忆
(1)I find the countryside air really refreshing; in the morning，I can refresh myself with a cup of coffee and eat some refreshments，which can easily make me refreshed.(用refresh的正确形式或适当的单词填空)
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(2)这些旧照片唤起了我对我们一起度过的那些甜蜜日子的记忆。
These old photos refresh my memories of the sweet days (that/which) we spent together.
inquire vi.& vt.询问，打听(inquiring adj.好奇的，爱探索的；探询的，探究的 inquiry n．调查；询问，打听)
[教材原句P45]Instead，you should inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told.
相反，当你听到新的说法时，应当进一步探究真相。
[人教版]Whatever it is，I know I need to inquire and assess what is going on.
无论如何，我知道自己必须查清原委、研判现状。
inquire about sb/sth询问……，打听…… inquire sth of sb向某人打听(或询问)某事 inquire into sth调查某事，查问某事 hold/launch an inquiry into sth对某事进行调查 make an inquiry about询问，打听
(1)By carefully processing each inquiry，educators can nurture an inquiring spirit in students，turning curiosity into a learning habit.(inquire)
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(2)(应用文写作之告知信)我被安排调查学生们在课外学习英语的方式。
I was assigned to inquire/hold an inquiry into the ways students learn English beyond the classroom.
(3)(应用文写作之咨询信)作为一名热衷于跨文化交流的高中生，我写信是为了询问国际夏令营的情况。
As a senior high student passionate about cross-cultural communication，I am writing to inquire/make an inquiry about the International Summer Camp.
assumption n．假定，假设(assume vt.假定，假设)
[教材原句P47]Before the first black swan was seen，the assumption was that all swans were white.
在第一只黑天鹅出现之前，人们认为所有的天鹅都是白色的。
[北师大版]People make the assumption that if someone important and respected says that something is right，then it must be so.
如果一个重要的、受人尊敬的人说某件事是对的，那么人们就会认为这件事一定是对的。
make an assumption作出臆断；假定 on the assumption that...假定…… assume sb/sth to be...假定/假设某人/某物为…… It is assumed that...人们认为…… assuming (that)...假设/假定……
(1)Equipped with a good command of skills，he is assumed to be(be) the most suitable candidate.
(2)We are working on the assumption(assume) that the presentation will take place as planned.
(3)It is generally assumed that not only can drinking Chinese tea refresh ourselves but also it can strengthen our memory.
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(4)假设我当选主席，我将组织更多丰富多彩的课外活动来丰富我们的学校生活。
①Assuming (that) I am elected (as) chairman，I will organize more colorful after-class activities to enrich our school life.(assume)
②On the assumption that I am elected (as) chairman，I will organize more colorful after-class activities to enrich our school life.(assumption)
make＋宾语＋宾语补足语
[教材原句P45]Be objective and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas.
客观看待事物，让自己接纳新知识和新理念。
[结构分析]此句是祈使句。句中含有make的复合结构，即：make＋宾语＋宾语补足语。
make表示“使某人/某物做什么/怎么样”时，其后除了接名词或代词作宾语外，还要在宾语后面加上宾语补足语，组成复合宾语。用法如下： make＋宾语＋ 当动词不定式(短语)或从句作宾语时，为了使句子保持平衡，常用 it 作形式宾语，而把真正的宾语放到宾语补足语的后面，即：make＋it＋名词/形容词＋动词不定式(短语)或从句。 后接复合宾语的动词还有think，consider，find，feel，leave等。
(1)Because of his limited English，he is afraid that he can’t make himself understood(understand)．
(2)(2023·新课标Ⅰ)No matter where I buy them，one steamer basket is rarely enough，yet two seems greedy，and so I am always left wanting(want) more next time.
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(3)(读后续写之主题升华)正是他勇敢的心和坚定的信念，最终会让一些不寻常的事情发生。
It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally.
(4)为了使我们的校园生活既丰富多彩又有意义，学校决定组织一场运动会。
In order to make our school life colorful and meaningful，our school has decided to organize a sports meeting.
so that结构
[教材原句P45](1)At the same time，you need to develop critical thinking skills so that you do not blindly accept new ideas.同时，你需要培养批判性思考能力，以免对新观点一味盲从。
(2)Importantly，after its application，there must then follow a review process of analysis，evaluation and improvement so that your comprehension of the world becomes a continuous process.
重要的是，将知识付诸实践后，必须随之跟进一个分析、评估和改进的回顾环节，这样你对世界的理解就是一个连续的过程了。
[结构分析]两句中都使用了so that结构。
so that有两个常见用法：一是引导结果状语从句，表示“因此，所以”；二是引导目的状语从句，意思是“为了，以便”，此时从句中常含有情态动词can/could，may/might，will/would等，相当于in order that。 注意：so that在引导目的状语从句时，如果主句和从句的主语一致，也可以转化成in order to do/so as to do形式的目的状语，但是so as to do作目的状语不可以放在句首。
(1)In order to buy his mother a present on Mother’s Day，the little boy put every coin in his savings.
→The little boy put every coin in his savings so that/in order that he could buy his mother a present on Mother’s Day.(目的状语从句)
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(2)(话题写作之活动安排)如果你能把时间表告知我们，以便我们能提前安排，我们将不胜感激。
We would appreciate it if you could inform us of the schedule so that/in order that we can make arrangements in advance.
(3)我采纳了老师的好建议，因此我在期末考试中取得了巨大进步。
I adopted my teacher’s wonderful proposals so that I made great progress in the end-of-term examination.
Ⅰ.短语填空
1．It’s important for a firm to keep pace with(与……步调一致) changes in the market.
2．After surviving a great disaster，one is bound to(一定会) have good fortune in later years.
3．We are working on the assumption that(假定) everyone invited will turn up.
4．Thank you for pointing out(指出) my mistakes in time or I will never have the chance to correct them.
5．My English teacher suggests that we should subscribe to(订阅) English papers to improve our reading comprehension.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．每首唐诗都附有一个故事，因此对你来说理解它更容易。
Each Tang poem is attached to a story，so it’s easier for you to understand it.
2．打乒乓球不仅会让你更健康，还会帮你结识与你志趣相投的朋友。
Playing ping-pong will not only make you healthier but also help you make friends sharing the same interest.
3．有必要免费开放更多的公园，以便人们在需要户外运动时有地方可去。
It is necessary that more parks be opened up for free so that people could have a place to go when they need outdoor exercise.
作业2　Welcome to the unit & Reading—Language points
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Ⅰ.单句语法填空(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．You can become a member by paying the yearly subscription(subscribe)．
2．Yesterday，I inquired some knowledge of car insurance of the sales consultant.
3．She makes it a rule to keep her room neat and tidy after coming back from school.
4．So long as we hold our dreams and never give up，we are bound to succeed(succeed)．
5．After failing to enter the school football team，he resolved on/upon having another try the following year.
Ⅱ.主题微写作(满分15分)
1．我们学校计划举办一场英语作文比赛以便学生能提高他们的写作能力。(so that引导目的状语从句)
An English Composition Competition is scheduled to be held in our school so that students can improve their writing ability.
2．比赛将为学生们提供一个展示自我和激发他们对英语的兴趣的好机会。(不定式作后置定语)
The competition will provide a good opportunity for students/provide students with a good opportunity to show themselves and arouse their interest in English.
3．毫无疑问，除了结构好、内容丰富之外，工整的字迹会让评委们印象更深刻。(make＋宾语＋宾语补足语)
There is no doubt that besides the good structure and rich contents，neat handwriting will make the judges more impressed.
4．不必担心写作风格，因为所有类型的作文都是可以接受的。(there is no need to do)
There is no need to worry about the writing style，because all types of compositions are accepted.
5．相信我，报名参加这样的活动是有益的。(it作形式主语)
Believe me，it will be of benefit to sign up for such an activity.
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
In school，I’d often draw cartoons about what I was learning instead of taking notes.And obviously，I had the right idea all along.A new study found drawing is a good memory technique.
A group of scientists had participants try and memorize the definition of a set of words.They had some participants copy the words and their definitions.They had other participants draw out the meaning of the words.The drawers memorized more words.
“We reasoned that drawing improves memory，at least in part，because it requires elaboration(详述) on the meaning of the term and translating the definition into a picture，” wrote the researchers.What’s more，the scientists found older people were worse than younger people at memorizing when the two wrote out their definitions.But the two groups showed no difference when it came to memorizing from drawing.
I’ve learned many mnemonics in my day.I’ve pictured strange images that relate to the words I’m memorizing，put facts to music and associated words with pieces of furniture.But I’ve never heard of this “drawing effect”，as the researchers put it，though I’ve used it without realizing it.
It makes sense though.Images must be built much deeper into our brains than letters.Image processing took place before writing.Mostly，I’m surprised that many educators haven’t realized that fun learning is better learning.Pictures and songs stick in the brain better than pages of text.
Humans like to separate ourselves from other animals，often focusing on our ability to use language.Language is great，but we’re just animals after all.We might be able to use language，but images stick in our brains in a totally different，possibly deeper way.
In any case，next time I draw a cartoon of something I’m trying to learn，I’ll feel no shame.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了绘画有助于提高学习效率。
1．What can we know about the benefits of drawing according to the study
A．They would decrease little by little.
B．They were obviously shown on animals.
C．They were obvious only on teenagers.
D．They were more noticeable for older people.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“What’s more，the scientists found older people were worse...no difference when it came to memorizing from drawing.”可知，通过绘画来记忆的方法弥补了老年人和年轻人的记忆力差距，由此可推知绘画的作用对老年人更明显。故选D。
2．What does the underlined word “mnemonics” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Changes in memory.
B．Memory techniques.
C．Memory improvements.
D．Benefits of memory.
答案　B
解析　词义猜测题。根据下文“I’ve pictured strange images that relate to the words I’m memorizing，put facts to music and associated words with pieces of furniture.”可知，作者使用过许多记忆技巧，比如把要记忆的词与奇怪的图像联系起来，把事实与音乐联系起来，以及把单词与家具联系起来。由此可知，画线词所在句表示作者学了很多记忆技巧。故选B。
3．What does the author think of learning by drawing
A．It is fun as well as effective.
B．It is the best learning method.
C．It should be mixed with singing.
D．It is good for our language ability.
答案　A
解析　观点态度题。根据文章第五段中“Mostly，I’m surprised that many educators haven’t realized that fun learning is better learning.Pictures and songs stick in the brain better than pages of text.”可推知，作者认为图像记忆更深刻，通过画图学习既有趣又有效。故选A。
4．What is the purpose of the text
A．To solve a difficult problem.
B．To share opinions on drawing.
C．To introduce a learning method.
D．To introduce benefits of drawing.
答案　C
解析　写作意图题。根据文章第一段“In school，I’d often draw cartoons...A new study found drawing is a good memory technique.”并结合全文内容可推知，文章旨在介绍利用绘画来学习的方法。故选C。
B(此篇精读)
Recent experiments by psychologists at Temple University threw new light on① how we learn and how we remember our real-world experiences.The research suggests that varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory—it just depends on what we’re trying to remember.
Benjamin Rottman，an associate professor of psychology said，“If you cram(临时死记硬背) the night before a test，you might remember the information the next day for the test，but you will probably forget it fairly soon.In contrast，if you study the material on different days leading up to the test，you will be more likely to recall it for a longer period of time.”
But while the “spacing effect” is one of the most repeated findings in psychological research，much of this work has been predicated on the idea that what you are trying to learn—the content of the experience itself—repeats identically each time.Yet that is rarely the case in real life，when some features of our experiences may stay the same but others are likely to change.For example，imagine repeated trips to your local coffee shop.While many features may stay the same on each visit，a new barista(咖啡师) may be serving you.
Rottman said，“We found that associative② memory benefited from stability.Spacing only benefited memory for the pairs that were repeated exactly，and only if there were pretty long gaps between study opportunities.For example，if you are trying to remember a new person’s name and something about it，it is more helpful to repeat that same pair exactly multiple times with spacing between each.”
Rottman continued，“This work demonstrates the benefits of spaced learning on memory are not absolute，instead depending on the variability present in the content across repetitions and the timing between learning opportunities，expanding our current understanding of how the way in which we learn information can impact how it is remembered.Our work suggests that both variability and spacing may present methods to improve our memory for isolated features and associative information，respectively，raising important applications for future research，education，and our everyday lives.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。实验表明，变化学习内容和分散学习时间对记忆有益处，且稳定性对联想记忆有作用。
5．How does the “spacing effect” benefit memory
A．By varying what we study.
B．By stabilizing what we learn.
C．By repeating the material frequently.
D．By spreading out our learning over time.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“In contrast，if you study the material on different days leading up to the test，you will be more likely to recall it for a longer period of time.”可知，如果你在考试前的不同日子学习材料，你将更有可能在更长的时间内回忆起它。这说明“spacing effect”是通过分散学习时间来提高记忆效果。故选D。
6．Why does the author mention the example of repeated trips to the coffee shop
A．To illustrate the “spacing effect”．
B．To show the variability in real life.
C．To stress the significance of memory.
D．To explain the importance of stability.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“Yet that is rarely the case in real life...others are likely to change.For example...While many features may stay the same on each visit，a new barista (咖啡师) may be serving you.”可知，作者提到重复去同一家咖啡店会遇到新咖啡师的例子是为了说明现实生活中的变化性。故选B。
7．What can we infer from the text
A．Repetition is not useful for memory.
B．Real-life experiences are easy to forget.
C．The findings of the research are limited.
D．Memory can be improved by proper methods.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“...varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory...”以及最后一段中“...both variability and spacing may present methods to improve our memory for isolated features and associative information，respectively...”可知，分散学习时间和变化学习内容都对记忆有帮助，同时稳定性对联想记忆也有益处，这些发现表明通过适当的方法可以提高记忆能力。故选D。
8．Which is the best title for the text
A．How to Improve Our Memory
B．The Benefits of Spaced Learning
C．Stability and Variability in Memory
D．Vary What You Study for Better Memory
答案　C
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段以及第四段内容可知，本文主要讲述分散学习时间和改变学习内容都能提升记忆的效果，而内容的稳定性有利于联想记忆，所以C项“记忆中的稳定性和变化性”概括主旨，是本文的最佳标题。故选C。
[语境猜词]
①throw new light on 使人对……有新的认识
②associative(派)＝associat(e)＋ive adj.联想的
[句式分析]
The research suggests that varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory—it just depends on what we’re trying to remember.
分析：此句为主从复合句。that varying what we study...we’re trying to remember为宾语从句；what we study为宾语从句；varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time为and连接的两个动名词短语作主语；what we’re trying to remember为宾语从句。
翻译：研究表明，改变我们的学习内容以及将学习过程随着时间分隔进行都有助于增强记忆力——这取决于我们想要记住的内容是什么。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
You may not be able to imagine the impact your hard work and dedication can have on others.The following story may show you that.
Everyone 1 that in addition to the vows(誓言) during the wedding ceremony，rings are 2 .The rings are a sign of that never-ending commitment，becoming 3 pieces of jewellery because of the significance.
So，when Melanie Harper 4 her wedding ring，it’s easy to imagine the 5 she must have felt.She was placing garbage in a recycle bin when the ring slipped off her 6 and into the endless sea of recyclable material.
Melanie，trying to 7 the ring，reached out to the Greenville Department of Public Works.The department’s supervisor(主管人) had sympathy for Melanie.He put himself in her 8 and then made a decision.
They 9 the contents of the container all over the parking lot and then began 10 through the garbage，looking for the lost ring.The probability of finding something so small is tiny，next to 11 .Luckily，the supervisor did 12 to find the ring!
After the ring was recovered and returned to Melanie，she met up with the men to express her 13 gratitude.She thanked them for their kindness and 14 .What a terrific example of how our efforts and hard work can and do 15 impact the lives of others!
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Melanie Harper意外丢失婚戒，公共事业部门的主管展现了同情心，最终在垃圾中帮助她找回了宝贵的结婚戒指的故事。
1．A.claims B．hopes
C．knows D．predicts
答案　C
解析　claim声称；hope希望；know知道；predict预测。根据下文的“during the wedding ceremony，rings are ”可知，婚礼上除了结婚誓言之外，夫妻双方还要交换戒指，这是每个人都知道的常识。故选C。
2．A.designed B．exchanged
C．bought D．hidden
答案　B
解析　design设计；exchange交换；buy购买；hide隐藏。根据上文的“during the wedding ceremony，rings are ”以及常识可知，婚礼上除了结婚誓言之外，夫妻双方还要交换戒指。故选B。
3．A.legal B．common
C．sufficient D．valuable
答案　D
解析　legal法律的；common普通的；sufficient足够的；valuable珍贵的。根据上文的“The rings are a sign of that never-ending commitment”和下文的“because of the significance”可知，戒指象征着永恒的承诺，这是很有意义的，因此它成了珍贵的珠宝。故选D。
4．A.lost B．found
C．wore D．received
答案　A
解析　lose丢失；find找到；wear穿，戴；receive收到。根据下文的“She was placing garbage in a recycle bin when the ring slipped off”和“looking for the lost ring”可知，梅兰妮·哈珀在扔垃圾时丢了结婚戒指，lost是同词复现。故选A。
5．A.preference B．panic
C．anger D．delight
答案　B
解析　preference偏爱；panic恐慌；anger愤怒；delight高兴。根据上文的“The rings are a sign of that never-ending commitment，becoming...pieces of jewellery because of the significance.”可知，结婚戒指象征着永恒的承诺，因其意义而变得珍贵，因此，当梅兰妮·哈珀丢了结婚戒指时，她会感到恐慌。故选B。
6．A.wallet B．wrist
C．finger D．pocket
答案　C
解析　wallet钱包；wrist手腕；finger手指；pocket口袋。根据下文的“into the endless sea of recyclable materia”和常识可知，梅兰妮·哈珀在扔垃圾时结婚戒指是从手指上脱落的。故选C。
7．A.return B．remember
C．catch D．recover
答案　D
解析　return归还；remember记住；catch捕捉；recover找回。根据下文的“The department’s supervisor(主管人) had sympathy for Melanie.”和“After the ring was recovered and returned to Melanie”可知，梅兰妮联系了格林维尔公共事业部是想要找回戒指，recover是同词复现。故选D。
8．A.shoes B．houses
C．stages D．departments
答案　A
解析　shoe鞋子；house房屋；stage阶段；department部门。根据上文的“The department’s supervisor had sympathy for Melanie.”可知，部门主管很同情梅兰妮，从而站在她的立场上想着如何解决问题，put oneself in sb’s shoes意为“设身处地，从某人的立场考虑问题”，符合语境。故选A。
9．A.brought back B．emptied out
C．cleaned up D．picked off
答案　B
解析　bring back带回来；empty out把……移出，把……腾出(置于别处)；clean up清除；pick off去除，剪除。根据下文的“the contents of the container all over the parking lot and then began through the garbage，looking for the lost ring”可知，为了寻找丢失的戒指，他们把垃圾箱里的所有东西倒在停车场。故选B。
10．A.seeing B．getting
C．searching D．living
答案　C
解析　see看见；get得到；search搜索；live生活。根据下文的“looking for the lost ring”可知，他们在垃圾堆里搜寻丢失的戒指。故选C。
11．A.zero B．score
C．hundred D．dozen
答案　A
解析　zero零；score二十；hundred一百；dozen十二个，一打。根据上文的“The probability of finding something so small is tiny”可知，在垃圾中找到戒指那么小的东西的概率很小，会接近于零。故选A。
12．A.want B．choose
C．pretend D．happen
答案　D
解析　want想要；choose选择；pretend假装；happen发生，碰巧。根据上文的“Luckily”可知，非常幸运的是主管碰巧找到了戒指。故选D。
13．A.abnormal B．sincere
C．casual D．secret
答案　B
解析　abnormal异常的；sincere真诚的；casual随意的；secret秘密的。根据上文的“The probability of finding something so small is tiny，next to .Luckily，the supervisor did to find the ring！”可知，尽管找到戒指这么小的东西的概率很小，接近于零，但是在大家的努力下，还是找到了戒指，因此梅兰妮要向帮助她的人表达真诚的感谢。故选B。
14．A.efforts B．sights
C．tracks D．promises
答案　A
解析　effort努力；sight视线；track轨迹；promise承诺。根据上文的“The probability of...find the ring！”以及“She thanked them for their kindness”可知，尽管找到戒指这么小的东西的概率很小，接近于零，但是最终找到了戒指，因此梅兰妮向帮助她的人表达真诚的感谢，感谢他们做出的努力和善意。故选A。
15．A.regularly B．eventually
C．directly D．merely
答案　C
解析　regularly定期地；eventually最终；directly直接地；merely仅仅。根据上文的“After the ring was...their kindness and .”可知，在大家的努力下，最终找到了戒指，梅兰妮很是感激，这对梅兰妮的生活产生了直接的影响。故选C。

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