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Section Ⅲ
Lesson 2
CONNECTIONS
UNIT 10
内容索引
Part 1　听力变式训练
Part 2　语言知识梳理
训练3
听力变式训练
Ⅰ.听力填空(精听训练)
Listen to the interview on P12 and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
(I＝Interviewer　S＝Dr.Smith)
I：Good morning，Dr.Smith.Welcome to our programme.We noticed that you have paid quite a few visits to a small town called Roseto.We know that you 1. there.Would you please tell us more about it
are involved in a research project
S：Of course.Actually，my research was based on 2._________________
____________ in Roseto.In the 1950s,3. ____________ were an epidemic in the USA，but doctors found there was hardly a Rosetan below 65 who’d experienced one.People were dying of 4._________ rather than from illness.Additionally，there was 5._______________.This was 6.____
___________________.
I：That’s amazing.What were the reasons
an earlier study of
the lifestyle
heart attacks
old age
very little crime
a
very safe small town
S：According to an earlier study about Roseto，researchers found that the reason for the low rate of Rosetans’ heart attacks was 7. ______________
______.Roseto was a very 8. _____________ community.People there 9._____________________.They 10.________________ and 11._________
__________ community celebrations.In Roseto，almost all households consisted of 12.__________________.Old people 13.__________________.
The social network they enjoyed protected them from the 14._________ of the modern world.
the community
itself
closely-knit
looked after each other
visited each other
frequently
organised
three generations
were respected
pressure
I：Then what was the situation in later years
S：In the 1960s，younger Rosetans would not 15.____________________
________.They moved to typical single-family houses on the outskirts of the town.They rejected traditional social bonds.
I：What has happened since then
S：Well，the consequences of the change followed quickly.The first heart attack of a Rosetan under 45 happened in 1971.Today the rate of heart attacks in Roseto is 16.______________________.
I：Wow，that’s surprising...
keep up the traditional
lifestyle
the same as the average
Ⅱ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the dialogue on P13 and choose the best answer.
1.Where were the kitchen and toilet located in the past
A.Next to tall buildings.
B.Inside each house.
C.Outside the house.
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2.What was the relationship between neighbours at that time
A.They brought inconvenience to each other.
B.They were friendly to each other.
C.They seldom visited each other.
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3.What is Linda’s attitude to a closely-knit community
A.Positive.
B.Negative.
C.Indifferent.
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4.Who is visiting the grandpa this afternoon
A.His distant relatives.
B.His old neighbours.
C.His new friends from the town.
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语言知识梳理
adv.除此之外，此外(additional adj.另外的，附加的addition n.添加，增加；加法；[C]附加物add v.添加，增加；加；补充说)
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additionally
·in addition另外；加之
　in addition to除……之外(还有)(to为介词，后跟名词或动名词)
　同义短语：as well as，besides，apart from
·add to增添，增加
　add...to...把……增加到……
　add up 把……加起来；合计
　add up to 合计为；结果是
Last week，our school held a 5-kilometer cross-country running race.
The number of participants (1)______________ 100.(2)_______________ students，some teachers also took part.Everything went on smoothly at first；however，the rainy weather (3)_________ the difficulty of the race.
(4)___________，some passers-by followed them，which (5)______ great fun ____ it.
in addition，in addition to，add to，add up to，add...to...
选词填空
added up to
In addition to
added to
In addition
added
to
(6)首先，你最好每天练习说英语。此外，看英语电影对提高你的英语口语和开阔你的视野很有用。(话题写作之语言学习)
To begin with，you had better practise speaking English every day.____________________________________________________________________ for improving your spoken English and broadening your horizons.
写作佳句
Additionally/Besides/In addition，watching English movies
is of great use
n.后果；结果[consequent adj.(用于名词前)随之发生的；作为结果的consequently adv.因此；所以]
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consequence
as a consequence/in consequence因此
as a consequence of/in consequence of(＝because of/due to)由于
(1)Environmental pollution and economic growth are often in conflict；_____________(consequent)，finding a balance is crucial for sustainable development.
consequently
(2)我不小心把计划搞砸了，因此我必须承担后果。
I carelessly got the plan ruined，and _______________________
___________________________，I had to face the consequences.
写作佳句
consequently/in
consequence/as a consequence
(3)根据最新发布的一份报告，由于缺乏自律，学生更容易沉迷于网上聊天或玩游戏。
According to a newly released report，_____________________
______________________________ their lack of self-discipline，students are more easily addicted to chatting online or playing games.
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as a consequence of/in
consequence of/because of/due to
训练3
1._________ acts of kindness can leave a lasting impression on people and strengthen the network of trust in a community.
2.She stopped by the bakery to buy a _______ of fresh bread before heading to the cafeteria for lunch.
3.After a ______ of misunderstandings，he finally apologised sincerely，mending their friendship.
4.If you’d like to build a powerful _______ with your garden，start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth.
Ⅰ.单词拼写
Random
parcel
chain
bond
5.By this time she was in her nineties and needed help more and more ___________.
6.Having been questioned by the police，she was _________(释放) without charge.
7.____________(此外)，this approach can solve difficult issues such as conflicts between children and parents.
8.She was organizing and running a large __________(家庭)，a position of trust which was generously paid.
9.The new art gallery on the _________(郊区) of the city has become a popular place for students to hang out on weekends.
frequently
released
Additionally
household
outskirts
10.This kind of machine is operated through completely closed mechanical transmission，with _____________(紧密联结在一起的) structure，smooth operation，and reliable performance.
closely-knit
1._____ consequence of his sudden fame，many of his old friends began to envy his success.
2.The sociologist studied how teenagers bond _____ their friends through shared interests like sports or music.
3.Based ______ his excellent performance in the competition，my impression is that he is a talented and hardworking student.
4.I find it ridiculous that nothing has been done to protect passengers ______ fire.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
In
with
on
from
5.We should take an active part in sports and outdoor activities ___________
(frequent).
6.Good manners add ______ your image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.
7.Students should be involved ______ community activities where they can gain experience for growth.
8.As ___ consequence，she was sleepless during the nights because she was missing the news on the web.
frequently
to
in
a
9.We offer a comprehensive range of express delivery options for a small ____________(addition) charge.
10.To lose weight，the girl keeps a strict diet，in addition to ______(go) to the gym twice a week.
additional
going
A
The other day，Dino，our neighbor across the road，saw me in front of our new home in Italy and called out，“Good evening！” His English，though limited，is much better than my Italian.“You OK？” he asked.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章讲述了作者从纽约搬到意大利普利亚，在一个新地方感到格格不入。但是与邻居迪诺的互动产生了一种真正的联系和社区感，作者发现语言的不同并不是友谊的阻碍。
He had greeted me before，usually with a good morning or a good evening.Once，seeing him trying to fix a tall street lamp，I’d held the ladder for him to climb.But that was pretty much it for us：a general air of friendliness，nothing more.
I’d just concluded 46 years living in New York City.But now I’m living in a town in Italy’s Puglia region，and everyone here except my family is a stranger.And，living in the countryside as we do，I’ve started to sense pains of being disconnected.
This moment therefore seemed an opportunity to get to know Dino a little.I could have stayed behind our gates to talk with him through his gates.But instead I went across the road toward him.I stood in the street talking with Dino and his wife，Grazia—I in English，they in Italian.One minute later they invited me in for a tour.
Here was a fig(无花果) tree，bearing ripe figs.Dino picked a few of the fruits，tore one in half，and put one-half in his mouth.He handed me the other half and signaled to me to follow suit，and I did.
“Delicious！” I declared.
I once saw a wonderful documentary about Gregory Peck.In it，the older actor travels to Ireland to meet his new grandson.But first，wandering a field，he happens upon a fig tree.He picks a fig and eats it with obvious delight.To me，the scene captures the sweetness of life and how such sweetness is all around us—if only we’d bother to reach out and taste it.
Dino and I repeated this sequence with trees bearing plums and walnuts，too—he picking，I tasting.Despite our differences in language—neither of us knew many of the other’s words—nothing important was lost.Both of us understood all we needed to understand：that now we were true neighbors.
1.What was the author’s feeling about the new living situation in the beginning
A.He felt happy and content with his move.
B.He felt separated and kind of lonely in the new town.
C.He felt homesick and wants to go back to New York City.
D.He felt thrilled to meet new people in the new community.
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推理判断题。根据第三段中“and everyone here except my family is a stranger...I’ve started to sense pains of being disconnected”可知，作者刚从纽约搬到意大利普利亚时，除了家人，其余的人对作者来说都是陌生人，而且感到孤独。故选B。
解析
2.Why did the author cross the road toward Dino
A.To help Dino fix the street lamp.
B.To become more familiar with Dino.
C.To hold the ladder for Dino to climb.
D.To avoid talking with Dino behind the gates.
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细节理解题。根据第四段中“This moment therefore seemed an opportunity to get to know Dino a little.”以及“But instead I went across the road toward him...One minute later they invited me in for a tour.”可知，作者穿过马路跟迪诺说话，是因为想要更多地了解他，跟他更熟悉一些。故选B。
解析
3.What did Dino do while showing the author around
A.He picked fruits for the author to taste.
B.He showed off his private possessions.
C.He told the story of his family members.
D.He taught the author how to plant fruit trees.
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细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，在带作者参观的同时，迪诺还摘了一些无花果给作者品尝。故选A。
解析
4.What does the author want to prove by recalling the documentary
A.The fig is really the sweetest fruit.
B.Fig trees can survive in any places.
C.Life is a mixture of sweet and bitter.
D.Sweetness exists in life everywhere.
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推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“To me，the scene captures the sweetness of life and how such sweetness is all around us—if only we’d bother to reach out and taste it(对我来说，这一幕捕捉到了生活的甜蜜，以及这种甜蜜是如何围绕着我们的——只要我们愿意伸出手去品尝它).”可推知，作者想通过回忆这部纪录片来证明生活中处处都有甜蜜。故选D。
解析
B
Enjoying her tea and book，a young woman sits alone in a café.She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad and then shows her words to a passing café waiter：“Where are the toilets please？” This is a very scene in Tokyo’s so-called “silent cafés”，where customers are not allowed to speak，and only communicate by writing in notepads.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍并分析了日本兴起的一种追求独处的社会现象。
Although some people don’t like silent cafés，the concept gains its popularity by a desire to be alone among young Japanese，a situation brought by economic uncertainty，a shift in traditional family support structures.The growing social isolation also contributing to its appearance，young people get used to the saying “Leave me alone.” The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos，where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ，to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation—free privacy in the office.
One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding”—a full bridal affair，complete with white dress and ceremony，and the only thing missing is the groom.The trend has its own media expression—“botchi-zoku”，referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.
In order to enjoy some solo time，Chihiro Higashikokubaru，a 23-year-old nurse，travelled 90 minutes from her home to Tokyo on her day off.When asked about the reason，Miss Higashikokubaru said：“I heard about this place on the Internet and I like the idea of coming here.I work as a nurse and it’s always very busy and tough.There are very few quiet places in Tokyo，and it’s a big and fast-paced city，which I don’t always like.I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own.I’m going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings.I like the idea of a quiet，calm atmosphere.”
5.Which of the following may account for the idea of “silent cafés” in Japan
A.The change in family support structures.
B.The steady economic situation.
C.The rising appeal for privacy.
D.The rapid development of the Internet.
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细节理解题。文章第二段第一句提到了两个原因，即economic uncertainty和a shift in traditional family support structures(经济不确定性和传统家庭支持结构的转变)。故选A。
解析
6.What can we know about the silent café according to paragraphs 1 & 2
A.People can’t speak in the silent cafés，except the waiter.
B.Not all the people favor the idea of “silent cafés”.
C.There are no toilets in the silent cafés.
D.The silent cafés can cure people’s depression thoroughly.
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推理判断题。文章第二段讲到“Although some people don’t like silent cafés(尽管有些人不喜欢安静的咖啡馆)”，因此根据第一、二段可知，并不是所有人都赞成“无声咖啡馆”的想法，故选B。
解析
7.What do we know about Higashikokubaru
A.She doesn’t like her career as a nurse.
B.She doesn’t like the fast-paced life in big cities.
C.She travelled to Tokyo on her work days.
D.She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place.
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细节理解题。由文章第三段中“In order to enjoy some solo time，Chihiro Higashikokubaru，a 23-year-old nurse，travelled 90 minutes from her home to Tokyo on her day off.”和“I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own.”可知，Higashikokubaru享受在一个安静的地方独处，故选D。
解析
8.What is the best title for the passage
A.A New Social Trend in Japan
B.Lonely Japanese
C.Leave Behind Your Work
D.Silent Cafés，Great Satisfaction
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标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其文章最后“I just want to come and sit...a quiet，calm atmosphere.”可知，人们在咖啡馆里独处时获得了安静、平静的氛围。因此这篇文章最好的标题是“安静的咖啡馆，极大的满足感”，故选D。
解析
Meghana first found her passion when she successfully created water filters(过滤器) to help Indian families struggling with waterborne(水传播的) illnesses.
Ⅳ.完形填空
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Meghana从中学起就对科学研究感兴趣，发明了很多东西帮助别人，也利用自己的知识帮助那些对科学感兴趣的人，并在学校开办科学博览研讨会以帮助更多的人。
She 1 the opportunity to be able to help people and improve their life.
1.A.misunderstood B.loved
C.doubted D.abandoned
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misunderstand误解；love喜欢；doubt怀疑；abandon遗弃。根据空后“to be able to help people and improve their life”以及下文“Her first inventions were water filters...”和“Her latest invention...”提及她的很多发明可知，她喜欢帮助别人，改善别人的生活，故选B。
解析
Since she was in middle school，Meghana has been quite interested in 2 research.
2.A.social B.industrial
C.medical D.scientific
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social社会的；industrial工业的；medical医疗的；scientific科学的。根据下文“Her first inventions were water filters...”和“Her latest invention...”以及“Following the success of her science fair projects”可知，她发明了很多东西，故此处指对科学研究感兴趣，故选D。
解析
Her first inventions were water filters，which she was inspired to 3 after hearing about rural communities 4 the waterborne illnesses.
3.A.make B.require
C.repair D.evaluate
4.A.overlooking B.directing
C.facing D.replacing
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3.make制作；require要求，需要；repair修理；evaluate评价，评估。which指代先行词water filters，此处指“制作饮水过滤器”，故选A。
4.overlook忽视；direct指导，指挥；face面临，面对；replace替代。根据第一段中“she successfully created water filters(过滤器) to help Indian families struggling with waterborne(水传播的) illnesses”可知，她发明饮水过滤器帮助印度家庭与通过水传播的疾病作斗争，说明农村社区面临传染病问题，她由此产生灵感，故选C。
解析
Her latest invention，electrodes(电极) for supercapacitors(超级电容器)，is also 5 to environmental science and is part of her interest in the field.
5.A.related B.devoted
C.used D.opposed
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related有联系的；devoted全心全意的；used习惯于，旧的；opposed反对的。此处指“与环境科学有关”，be related to“和……有关”，为固定短语，故选A。
解析
The 6 ，filled with trial and error，hasn’t been 7 .Through ten months of research，Meghana was able to create an electrode.This creation，costing less than $1，was very 8 friendly.
6.A.record B.examination
C.process D.appeal
7.A.original B.complex
C.similar D.easy
8.A.chemically B.economically
C.culturally D.historically
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6.record记录；examination检查，考试；process过程；appeal上诉，呼吁。根据空后“filled with trial and error”以及下文“Through ten months of research”可知，本段是描述她的发明过程，故选C。
7.original原来的；complex复杂的；similar类似的；easy容易的。根据上文“filled with trial and error”可知，发明过程充满曲折，并不容易，故选D。
8.chemically化学上；economically在经济上；culturally文化上；historically历史上。根据上文“costing less than $1”可知，该产品非常经济实惠，故选B。
解析
Meghana has used her knowledge to help others who are also 9 about science.
9.A.nervous B.embarrassed
C.upset D.curious
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nervous紧张的；embarrassed尴尬的；upset难过的，沮丧的；curious好奇的。结合第二段和空前的“also”以及下文“many science students connected with her”可知，Meghana中学时就对科学研究感兴趣，她用她的知识帮助其他对科学感兴趣的人，be curious about“对……好奇”，故选D。
解析
Following the success of her science fair projects，many science students connected with her，wanting her help on their research projects.Soon，lots of 10 came seeking help，and Meghana couldn’t 11 all of them.
10.A.requests B.habits
C.warnings D.standards
11.A.give away B.call on
C.reply to D.depend on
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10.request要求，请求；habit习惯；warning警告；standard标准。根据上文“many science students connected with her，wanting her help on their research projects”以及空后“seeking help”可知，很多人请求她的帮助，故选A。
11.give away捐赠；call on呼吁；reply to答复，回复；depend on依靠。根据上文“lots of __________ came seeking help”可知，很多人请求帮助，此处指她无法回复所有的请求，故选C。
解析
12 ，Meghana still wanted to help more people.She 13 a Science Fair Workshop Series program，which encourages students to participate in science fair projects and helps form a positive community.
12.A.However B.Instead
C.Otherwise D.Also
13.A.envied B.bothered
C.approved D.started
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12.however然而；instead相反；otherwise否则；also而且，此外。上文“Meghana couldn’t ________ all of them”提到她无法回复所有人，与下文“Meghana still wanted to help more people”之间是转折关系，故选A。
13.envy嫉妒，羡慕；bother打扰；approve赞成；start开始。结合上文“Meghana still wanted to help more people”以及下文“a Science Fair Workshop Series program”可知，她仍然想帮助尽可能多的人，所以开启了一个科学展览研讨会系列项目，故选D。
解析
Bringing the program to her school is just one step towards her 14 changing the world through education.She is concerned about how difficult it is for people who have trouble 15 education resources.
14.A.impression on B.commitment to
C.independence of D.reference to
15.A.supplying B.commenting
C.accessing D.removing
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14.impression on对……的印象；commitment to对……的承诺，投入，献身；independence of依靠；reference to参考，关于。结合第一段中“She the opportunity to be able to help people and improve their life.”可知，她喜欢帮助别人，改善别人的生活，也发明了很多东西帮助别人，故此处指致力于通过教育改变世界，故选B。
15.supply供应；comment评论；access访问，进入，到达；remove移除。结合“how difficult it is”可知，应是难以获得教育资源的人处境艰难，故选C。
解析
“A good education allows people to think creatively，which eventually leads to development around the world，” said Meghana.
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本课结束Section Ⅲ　Lesson 2
Ⅰ.听力填空(精听训练)
Listen to the interview on P12 and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
(I＝Interviewer　S＝Dr.Smith)
I：Good morning，Dr.Smith.Welcome to our programme.We noticed that you have paid quite a few visits to a small town called Roseto.We know that you 1.are involved in a research project there.Would you please tell us more about it
S：Of course.Actually，my research was based on 2.an earlier study of the lifestyle in Roseto.In the 1950s,3.heart attacks were an epidemic in the USA，but doctors found there was hardly a Rosetan below 65 who’d experienced one.People were dying of 4.old age rather than from illness.Additionally，there was 5.very little crime.This was 6.a very safe small town.
I：That’s amazing.What were the reasons
S：According to an earlier study about Roseto，researchers found that the reason for the low rate of Rosetans’ heart attacks was 7.the community itself.Roseto was a very 8.closely-knit community.People there 9.looked after each other.They 10.visited each other and 11.frequently organised community celebrations.In Roseto，almost all households consisted of 12.three generations.Old people 13.were respected.The social network they enjoyed protected them from the 14.pressure of the modern world.
I：Then what was the situation in later years
S：In the 1960s，younger Rosetans would not 15.keep up the traditional lifestyle.They moved to typical single-family houses on the outskirts of the town.They rejected traditional social bonds.
I：What has happened since then
S：Well，the consequences of the change followed quickly.The first heart attack of a Rosetan under 45 happened in 1971.Today the rate of heart attacks in Roseto is 16.the same as the average.
I：Wow，that’s surprising...
Ⅱ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the dialogue on P13 and choose the best answer.
1．Where were the kitchen and toilet located in the past
A．Next to tall buildings.
B．Inside each house.
C．Outside the house.
答案　C
2．What was the relationship between neighbours at that time
A．They brought inconvenience to each other.
B．They were friendly to each other.
C．They seldom visited each other.
答案　B
3．What is Linda’s attitude to a closely-knit community
A．Positive.
B．Negative.
C．Indifferent.
答案　A
4．Who is visiting the grandpa this afternoon
A．His distant relatives.
B．His old neighbours.
C．His new friends from the town.
答案　B
additionally adv.除此之外，此外(additional adj.另外的，附加的addition n．添加，增加；加法；[C]附加物add v．添加，增加；加；补充说)
·in addition另外；加之
in addition to除……之外(还有)(to为介词，后跟名词或动名词)
同义短语：as well as，besides，apart from
·add to增添，增加
add...to...把……增加到……
add up 把……加起来；合计
add up to 合计为；结果是
[选词填空]
Last week，our school held a 5-kilometer cross-country running race.The number of participants (1)added up to 100.(2)In addition to students，some teachers also took part.Everything went on smoothly at first；however，the rainy weather (3)added to the difficulty of the race.(4)In addition，some passers-by followed them，which (5)added great fun to it.
[写作佳句]
(6)首先，你最好每天练习说英语。此外，看英语电影对提高你的英语口语和开阔你的视野很有用。(话题写作之语言学习)
To begin with，you had better practise speaking English every day.Additionally/Besides/In addition，watching English movies is of great use for improving your spoken English and broadening your horizons.
consequence n．后果；结果[consequent adj.(用于名词前)随之发生的；作为结果的consequently adv.因此；所以]
as a consequence/in consequence因此
as a consequence of/in consequence of(＝because of/due to)由于
(1)Environmental pollution and economic growth are often in conflict；consequently(consequent)，finding a balance is crucial for sustainable development.
[写作佳句]
(2)我不小心把计划搞砸了，因此我必须承担后果。
I carelessly got the plan ruined，and consequently/
in consequence/as a consequence，I had to face the consequences.
(3)根据最新发布的一份报告，由于缺乏自律，学生更容易沉迷于网上聊天或玩游戏。
According to a newly released report，as a consequence of/in consequence of/because of/due to their lack of self-discipline，students are more easily addicted to chatting online or playing games.
训练3　Lesson 2
[分值：60分]
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．Random acts of kindness can leave a lasting impression on people and strengthen the network of trust in a community.
2．She stopped by the bakery to buy a parcel of fresh bread before heading to the cafeteria for lunch.
3．After a chain of misunderstandings，he finally apologised sincerely，mending their friendship.
4．If you’d like to build a powerful bond with your garden，start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth.
5．By this time she was in her nineties and needed help more and more frequently.
6．Having been questioned by the police，she was released(释放) without charge.
7．Additionally(此外)，this approach can solve difficult issues such as conflicts between children and parents.
8．She was organizing and running a large household(家庭)，a position of trust which was generously paid.
9．The new art gallery on the outskirts(郊区) of the city has become a popular place for students to hang out on weekends.
10．This kind of machine is operated through completely closed mechanical transmission，with closely-knit(紧密联结在一起的) structure，smooth operation，and reliable performance.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1．In consequence of his sudden fame，many of his old friends began to envy his success.
2．The sociologist studied how teenagers bond with their friends through shared interests like sports or music.
3．Based on his excellent performance in the competition，my impression is that he is a talented and hardworking student.
4．I find it ridiculous that nothing has been done to protect passengers from fire.
5．We should take an active part in sports and outdoor activities frequently(frequent)．
6．Good manners add to your image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.
7．Students should be involved in community activities where they can gain experience for growth.
8．As a consequence，she was sleepless during the nights because she was missing the news on the web.
9．We offer a comprehensive range of express delivery options for a small additional(addition) charge.
10．To lose weight，the girl keeps a strict diet，in addition to going(go) to the gym twice a week.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
The other day，Dino，our neighbor across the road，saw me in front of our new home in Italy and called out，“Good evening！” His English，though limited，is much better than my Italian.“You OK？” he asked.
He had greeted me before，usually with a good morning or a good evening.Once，seeing him trying to fix a tall street lamp，I’d held the ladder for him to climb.But that was pretty much it for us：a general air of friendliness，nothing more.
I’d just concluded 46 years living in New York City.But now I’m living in a town in Italy’s Puglia region，and everyone here except my family is a stranger.And，living in the countryside as we do，I’ve started to sense pains of being disconnected.
This moment therefore seemed an opportunity to get to know Dino a little.I could have stayed behind our gates to talk with him through his gates.But instead I went across the road toward him.I stood in the street talking with Dino and his wife，Grazia—I in English，they in Italian.One minute later they invited me in for a tour.
Here was a fig(无花果) tree，bearing ripe figs.Dino picked a few of the fruits，tore one in half，and put one-half in his mouth.He handed me the other half and signaled to me to follow suit，and I did.
“Delicious！” I declared.
I once saw a wonderful documentary about Gregory Peck.In it，the older actor travels to Ireland to meet his new grandson.But first，wandering a field，he happens upon a fig tree.He picks a fig and eats it with obvious delight.To me，the scene captures the sweetness of life and how such sweetness is all around us—if only we’d bother to reach out and taste it.
Dino and I repeated this sequence with trees bearing plums and walnuts，too—he picking，I tasting.Despite our differences in language—neither of us knew many of the other’s words—nothing important was lost.Both of us understood all we needed to understand：that now we were true neighbors.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章讲述了作者从纽约搬到意大利普利亚，在一个新地方感到格格不入。但是与邻居迪诺的互动产生了一种真正的联系和社区感，作者发现语言的不同并不是友谊的阻碍。
1．What was the author’s feeling about the new living situation in the beginning
A．He felt happy and content with his move.
B．He felt separated and kind of lonely in the new town.
C．He felt homesick and wants to go back to New York City.
D．He felt thrilled to meet new people in the new community.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“and everyone here except my family is a stranger...I’ve started to sense pains of being disconnected”可知，作者刚从纽约搬到意大利普利亚时，除了家人，其余的人对作者来说都是陌生人，而且感到孤独。故选B。
2．Why did the author cross the road toward Dino
A．To help Dino fix the street lamp.
B．To become more familiar with Dino.
C．To hold the ladder for Dino to climb.
D．To avoid talking with Dino behind the gates.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中“This moment therefore seemed an opportunity to get to know Dino a little.”以及“But instead I went across the road toward him...One minute later they invited me in for a tour.”可知，作者穿过马路跟迪诺说话，是因为想要更多地了解他，跟他更熟悉一些。故选B。
3．What did Dino do while showing the author around
A．He picked fruits for the author to taste.
B．He showed off his private possessions.
C．He told the story of his family members.
D．He taught the author how to plant fruit trees.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，在带作者参观的同时，迪诺还摘了一些无花果给作者品尝。故选A。
4．What does the author want to prove by recalling the documentary
A．The fig is really the sweetest fruit.
B．Fig trees can survive in any places.
C．Life is a mixture of sweet and bitter.
D．Sweetness exists in life everywhere.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“To me，the scene captures the sweetness of life and how such sweetness is all around us—if only we’d bother to reach out and taste it(对我来说，这一幕捕捉到了生活的甜蜜，以及这种甜蜜是如何围绕着我们的——只要我们愿意伸出手去品尝它)．”可推知，作者想通过回忆这部纪录片来证明生活中处处都有甜蜜。故选D。
B
Enjoying her tea and book，a young woman sits alone in a café.She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad and then shows her words to a passing café waiter：“Where are the toilets please？” This is a very scene in Tokyo’s so-called “silent cafés”，where customers are not allowed to speak，and only communicate by writing in notepads.
Although some people don’t like silent cafés，the concept gains its popularity by a desire to be alone among young Japanese，a situation brought by economic uncertainty，a shift in traditional family support structures.The growing social isolation also contributing to its appearance，young people get used to the saying “Leave me alone.” The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos，where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ，to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation—free privacy in the office.One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding”—a full bridal affair，complete with white dress and ceremony，and the only thing missing is the groom.The trend has its own media expression—“botchi-zoku”，referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.
In order to enjoy some solo time，Chihiro Higashikokubaru，a 23-year-old nurse，travelled 90 minutes from her home to Tokyo on her day off.When asked about the reason，Miss Higashikokubaru said：“I heard about this place on the Internet and I like the idea of coming here.I work as a nurse and it’s always very busy and tough.There are very few quiet places in Tokyo，and it’s a big and fast-paced city，which I don’t always like.I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own.I’m going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings.I like the idea of a quiet，calm atmosphere.”
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍并分析了日本兴起的一种追求独处的社会现象。
5．Which of the following may account for the idea of “silent cafés” in Japan
A．The change in family support structures.
B．The steady economic situation.
C．The rising appeal for privacy.
D．The rapid development of the Internet.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。文章第二段第一句提到了两个原因，即economic uncertainty和a shift in traditional family support structures(经济不确定性和传统家庭支持结构的转变)。故选A。
6．What can we know about the silent café according to paragraphs 1 & 2
A．People can’t speak in the silent cafés，except the waiter.
B．Not all the people favor the idea of “silent cafés”．
C．There are no toilets in the silent cafés.
D．The silent cafés can cure people’s depression thoroughly.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。文章第二段讲到“Although some people don’t like silent cafés(尽管有些人不喜欢安静的咖啡馆)”，因此根据第一、二段可知，并不是所有人都赞成“无声咖啡馆”的想法，故选B。
7．What do we know about Higashikokubaru
A．She doesn’t like her career as a nurse.
B．She doesn’t like the fast-paced life in big cities.
C．She travelled to Tokyo on her work days.
D．She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。由文章第三段中“In order to enjoy some solo time，Chihiro Higashikokubaru，a 23-year-old nurse，travelled 90 minutes from her home to Tokyo on her day off.”和“I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own.”可知，Higashikokubaru享受在一个安静的地方独处，故选D。
8．What is the best title for the passage
A．A New Social Trend in Japan
B．Lonely Japanese
C．Leave Behind Your Work
D．Silent Cafés，Great Satisfaction
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其文章最后“I just want to come and sit...a quiet，calm atmosphere.”可知，人们在咖啡馆里独处时获得了安静、平静的氛围。因此这篇文章最好的标题是“安静的咖啡馆，极大的满足感”，故选D。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Meghana first found her passion when she successfully created water filters(过滤器) to help Indian families struggling with waterborne(水传播的) illnesses.She 1 the opportunity to be able to help people and improve their life.
Since she was in middle school，Meghana has been quite interested in 2 research.Her first inventions were water filters，which she was inspired to 3 after hearing about rural communities 4 the waterborne illnesses.Her latest invention，electrodes(电极) for supercapacitors(超级电容器)，is also 5 to environmental science and is part of her interest in the field.
The 6 ，filled with trial and error，hasn’t been 7 .Through ten months of research，Meghana was able to create an electrode.This creation，costing less than $1，was very 8 friendly.
Meghana has used her knowledge to help others who are also 9 about science.Following the success of her science fair projects，many science students connected with her，wanting her help on their research projects.Soon，lots of 10 came seeking help，and Meghana couldn’t 11 all of them.
12 ，Meghana still wanted to help more people.She 13 a Science Fair Workshop Series program，which encourages students to participate in science fair projects and helps form a positive community.
Bringing the program to her school is just one step towards her 14 changing the world through education.She is concerned about how difficult it is for people who have trouble 15 education resources.
“A good education allows people to think creatively，which eventually leads to development around the world，” said Meghana.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Meghana从中学起就对科学研究感兴趣，发明了很多东西帮助别人，也利用自己的知识帮助那些对科学感兴趣的人，并在学校开办科学博览研讨会以帮助更多的人。
1．A.misunderstood B．loved
C．doubted D．abandoned
答案　B
解析　misunderstand误解；love喜欢；doubt怀疑；abandon遗弃。根据空后“to be able to help people and improve their life”以及下文“Her first inventions were water filters...”和“Her latest invention...”提及她的很多发明可知，她喜欢帮助别人，改善别人的生活，故选B。
2．A.social B．industrial
C．medical D．scientific
答案　D
解析　social社会的；industrial工业的；medical医疗的；scientific科学的。根据下文“Her first inventions were water filters...”和“Her latest invention...”以及“Following the success of her science fair projects”可知，她发明了很多东西，故此处指对科学研究感兴趣，故选D。
3．A.make B．require
C．repair D．evaluate
答案　A
解析　make制作；require要求，需要；repair修理；evaluate评价，评估。which指代先行词water filters，此处指“制作饮水过滤器”，故选A。
4．A.overlooking B．directing
C．facing D．replacing
答案　C
解析　overlook忽视；direct指导，指挥；face面临，面对；replace替代。根据第一段中“she successfully created water filters(过滤器) to help Indian families struggling with waterborne(水传播的) illnesses”可知，她发明饮水过滤器帮助印度家庭与通过水传播的疾病作斗争，说明农村社区面临传染病问题，她由此产生灵感，故选C。
5．A.related B．devoted
C．used D．opposed
答案　A
解析　related有联系的；devoted全心全意的；used习惯于，旧的；opposed反对的。此处指“与环境科学有关”，be related to“和……有关”，为固定短语，故选A。
6．A.record B．examination
C．process D．appeal
答案　C
解析　record记录；examination检查，考试；process过程；appeal上诉，呼吁。根据空后“filled with trial and error”以及下文“Through ten months of research”可知，本段是描述她的发明过程，故选C。
7．A.original B．complex
C．similar D．easy
答案　D
解析　original原来的；complex复杂的；similar类似的；easy容易的。根据上文“filled with trial and error”可知，发明过程充满曲折，并不容易，故选D。
8．A.chemically B．economically
C．culturally D．historically
答案　B
解析　chemically化学上；economically在经济上；culturally文化上；historically历史上。根据上文“costing less than $1”可知，该产品非常经济实惠，故选B。
9．A.nervous B．embarrassed
C．upset D．curious
答案　D
解析　nervous紧张的；embarrassed尴尬的；upset难过的，沮丧的；curious好奇的。结合第二段和空前的“also”以及下文“many science students connected with her”可知，Meghana中学时就对科学研究感兴趣，她用她的知识帮助其他对科学感兴趣的人，be curious about“对……好奇”，故选D。
10．A.requests B．habits
C．warnings D．standards
答案　A
解析　request要求，请求；habit习惯；warning警告；standard标准。根据上文“many science students connected with her，wanting her help on their research projects”以及空后“seeking help”可知，很多人请求她的帮助，故选A。
11．A.give away B．call on
C．reply to D．depend on
答案　C
解析　give away捐赠；call on呼吁；reply to答复，回复；depend on依靠。根据上文“lots of __________ came seeking help”可知，很多人请求帮助，此处指她无法回复所有的请求，故选C。
12．A.However B．Instead
C．Otherwise D．Also
答案　A
解析　however然而；instead相反；otherwise否则；also而且，此外。上文“Meghana couldn’t ________ all of them”提到她无法回复所有人，与下文“Meghana still wanted to help more people”之间是转折关系，故选A。
13．A.envied B．bothered
C．approved D．started
答案　D
解析　envy嫉妒，羡慕；bother打扰；approve赞成；start开始。结合上文“Meghana still wanted to help more people”以及下文“a Science Fair Workshop Series program”可知，她仍然想帮助尽可能多的人，所以开启了一个科学展览研讨会系列项目，故选D。
14．A.impression on B．commitment to
C．independence of D．reference to
答案　B
解析　impression on对……的印象；commitment to对……的承诺，投入，献身；independence of依靠；reference to参考，关于。结合第一段中“She the opportunity to be able to help people and improve their life.”可知，她喜欢帮助别人，改善别人的生活，也发明了很多东西帮助别人，故此处指致力于通过教育改变世界，故选B。
15．A.supplying B．commenting
C．accessing D．removing
答案　C
解析　supply供应；comment评论；access访问，进入，到达；remove移除。结合“how difficult it is”可知，应是难以获得教育资源的人处境艰难，故选C。

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