2017高考英语一轮复习Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour素材新人教版必修4

Unit 3 A taste of English humour
话题词汇
1．admire v．钦佩；赞美
2．positive adj.积极的
3．entertain v．娱乐；招待
4．humour n．幽默；滑稽
5．perform v．表演，行动
6．applaud v．鼓掌欢迎
7．recreation n．娱乐；消遣
8．relax v．(使)放松，轻松
9．burst into laughter突然大笑起来
10．be content with对……满意
经典语篇(2013·湖北)
请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。

We all know that “sticks and stones may break our bones”，but we should also be aware that words can hurt people，too.
注意：1.无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；
2．除诗歌外，文体不限；
3．词数100左右。

佳作欣赏
My deskmate admires my fluent English very much and I usually feel encouraged by his compliments.
One day，when we learned the new word “eccentric” in class，we were asked to make a sentence with it.I volunteered to do it by saying “My deskmate is an eccentric boy whose clothes never fit him.” Hearing this，the whole class burst into laughter and my deskmate’s face turned red.① After class，I learned from the teacher that my deskmate would have dropped out of school if he hadn’t been helped by others.
②My mindless words must have hurt him deeply.
Not until then did I realize words could be powerful in both positive and negative ways.③We should avoid hurting others if we can’t always④ be encouraging when we
speak.
思维发散
1．将第①句进行同义句改写
The moment the whole class heard this，they burst out laughing and my deskmate’s face turned red.
2．将第②句改为省略句
After class，I learned from the teacher that my deskmate would have dropped out of school had he not been helped by others.
3．用强调句式改写第③句
It was not until then that I realized words could be powerful in both positive and negative ways.
4．仿照第④句用部分否定完成句子
我同意你对未来城市的大部分预测，但并不同意你所说的一切。

I agree with most of your predictions about the city of the future，but I don’t agree with everything.
Ⅰ.重点单词
A．写作单词
1．overcome (vt.& vi.)战胜；克服
2．content (adj.)满足的；满意的；(n.)满足；(vt.)使满足
3．slide (vt.& vi.)(使)滑动；(使)滑行；(n.)滑；滑动；幻灯片
4．whisper (n.)耳语；低语；(vt.& vi.)低语；小声说
5．entertain (vt.& vi.)使欢乐；款待
entertainment (n.)娱乐；款待
6．convince (vt.)使信服
convincing (adj.)令人信服的
convinced (adj.)相信的
7．direct (vt.& vi.)导演；指示；指挥；(adj.)直的；直接的；直率的
director (n.)导演
8．react (vi.)作出反应；回应
reaction (n.)回应
B．阅读单词
9．chew (vt.& vi.)嚼碎；咀嚼(食物)
10．outstanding (adj.)突出的；杰出的；显著的11．comedy (n.)喜剧
12．ordinary (adj.)平常的；普通的
13．homeless (adj.)无家可归的
14．leather (n.)皮革
15．occasion (n.)时刻；场合
16．budget (n.)预算；开支
17．actress (n.)女演员
18．detective (n.)侦探
19．vast (adj.)巨大的；辽阔的
20．mess (n.)脏或乱的状态
21．gesture (n.)手势；姿态；(vi.)做手势
22．throughout (prep.)遍及；贯穿；(adv.)到处；始终；全部23．humour (n.)幽默；滑稽
humourous (adj.)幽默的
24．performer (n.)表演者；演出者
perform (v.)表演
performance (n.)表演
25．astonish (vt.)使惊诧
astonishing (adj.)令人感到惊讶的
astonished (adj.)吃惊的
26．fortunate (adj.)幸运的；吉利的
unfortunately (adv.)不幸地
27．bored (adj.)厌烦的
boring (adj.)令人厌烦的
bore (vt.)使人厌烦
28．worn (adj.)用旧的；用坏的；破烂的
wear (vt.)穿
29．failure (n.)失败(者)
fail (v.)失败
30．particular (adj.)特殊的；特别的；(n.)细节；细目particularly (adv.)特殊地；特别地
31．amuse (vt.)使发笑；使愉快
amusing (adj.)好笑的；有趣的
amused (adj.)感觉好笑的
amusement (n.)娱乐；乐趣
32．explanation (n.)解释；讲解；说明
explain (vt.)解释
33．mountainous (adj.)多山的；山一般的
mountain (n.)山
34．drunk (adj.)醉的
drink (v.)喝
Ⅱ.重点短语
1．up to now直到现在
2．feel/be content with对……满足
3．badly off穷的；缺少的
4．pick out挑出；辨别出
5．cut off切断；断绝
6．star in在……担任主角；主演
7．worse off境况更差
Ⅲ.经典句式
1．Unfortunately his father died，leaving the family even worse off...
不幸的是他的父亲去世了，使得他的家境更加艰难……
2．Instead he and another man are hiding in a small hut during a snowstorm with nothing to eat.
取而代之的是在暴风雪中他和另一个人躲在一个小窝棚中并且没有任何东西充饥。

3．Then he picks out the lace of the shoe and eats it as if it were spaghetti. 然后他挑出鞋带来吃，像是吃意大利面条一样。

4．I observed him directing as well as acting in it.
我发现他在里面既导演又表演。

Ⅳ.课文语法填空
As 1.an outstanding humourous actor，Charlie Chaplin brightened the lives of Americans and British during the period of silent films.2.He made people laugh at a time when they felt depressed，so they could feel more content 3.with their lives.
His charming character，the little tramp，was well­known all over the world.It was a poor and 4.homeless(home) person wearing large trousers，worn­out shoes 5.and a small round black hat，and 6.carrying(carry) a walking stick.Social failure as the
little tramp was，he was loved by all the people for his optimism and determination 7.to overcome(overcome) all difficulties and being kind to others when they were unkind to him.In the famous film The Gold Rush，Chaplin 8.managed(manage) to make the sad situation—eating a boiled shoe 9.entertaining(entertain) by using nonverbal humour.
Such is Charlie Chaplin，loved and remembered as a great actor 10.who could inspire people with great confidence.
1. content adj.满意的；满足的satisfied；n.满足satisfaction；内容；所含之
物，所容纳的东西；目录；vt.使满足satisfy
[应试指导] 作为高级词汇替代pleased，satisfied
我乐于从山脚下观赏山景。

(2)Empty the contents of the pan into the sieve.
将锅里的东西倒在筛子上。

(3)She took refuge in the library，where she could read to her heart’s content. 她躲在图书馆里，在那里她可以尽情地看书。

多维训练
(1)写出下列句子中content的汉语意思
①She is reluctant to discuss the content of the play.内容
②There is a table of contents in front of a dictionary.目录
③I am very content with my life at present.满意的
④He wisely contented himself with his family and his love of nature.使满足
⑤I emptied the contents of the fridge into carrier bags.所容纳的东西
(2)同义句改写
Martina was content with a single glass of wine.(用content的动词形式改写) Martina contented herself with a single glass of wine.
2. convince vt.使确信；使相信；使信服make sb.believe；说服，劝说persuade [应试指导] “动词＋sb.＋of”类语境词义辨析
使某人相信某事
adj.令人信服的
我很快便让他相信了我是清白的。

(2)What he said sounds very convincing.
他的话听起来很有说服力。

多维训练
(1)单句语法填空
①His mother has been trying to convince him to see(see) a doctor.
②This last argument is the most convincing(convince) to me.
③ Convincing(convince) others of something is really a challenging task.
④How can I convince you of her honesty?
(2)同义句改写
He was convinced of its truth，and he felt pleased.(用形容词短语作状语改写) Convinced of its truth，he felt pleased.
3. direct v.导演；指示；指挥；adj.直的；直接的；直率的；adv.直接地
指引某人到某处
direct sb.to do...指示/命令某人做某事
n.指导；方向；常用复数说明书
in every direction ＝ in all directions 朝四面八方
in the direction of朝……方向
under the direction of 在……的指导下
adv.直接地；立即；conj.一……就……引导时间状语从句
请问去动物园怎么走？
(2)When the police arrived，the crowd scattered in all directions.
警察来时，群众向四面八方散去。

(3)He came directly I called.
我打了电话他就来了。

[特别提醒]
direct表示“命令”时，后可以引导that从句，从句要用虚拟语气，即谓语动词用(should ＋) do。

多维训练
(1)单句语法填空
①Do you like the film directed(direct) by Deng Chao?
②The general directed that an advance (should) be made(make) the next morning.
③Under the direction of his teacher，his study has improved a lot.
④I went home directly(direct) I had finished work.
⑤Simple directions(direct) for assembling(装配) the model are printed on the box.
(2)同义句改写
① The general directed the troops to attack.(改写成宾语从句)
The general directed that the troops (should) attack.
②Under his direction we finished the work.(用过去分词短语作状语改写)
Directed by him，we finished the work.
4. occasion n.时刻，时节；大事；节日；场合
[应试指导] (1)on no occasion位于句首时倒装的考查；(2)作先行词时定语从句引导词的考查
这是个值得举家庆祝的时刻。

(2)What will they say when they meet on a formal occasion?
在正式场合见面的时候，他们会说什么？
[特别提醒]
occasion作先行词，其后跟定语从句时，如果引导词在定语从句中作状语表示时刻，则应用关系副词when；表示场合时，应用关系副词where。

多维训练
(1)单句语法填空
①I call on my parents on occasion.
②We occasionally (occasion) meet for a drink after work.
③I can remember very few occasions when he had to ask for leave because of ill health.
④It’s a happy occasion where people feast on tasty mooncakes.
(2)同义句改写
You should on no occasion do such a thing like that.(改为倒装句)
On no occasion should you do such a thing like that.
5. whisper v.耳语；低语；私语；n.耳语；低语
＝in whispers 低声地
与某人耳语；小声说
他正在和他的邻居窃窃私语。

(2)It is whispered that he has cancer.
传闻说他身患癌症。

多维训练
同义句改写
(1)They sat at the back of the room，talking in a whisper.
They sat at the back of the room，talking in a low voice.
(2)It is whispered that he is heavily in debt.
He is whispered to be heavily in debt.
6. particular adj.特别的；特殊的；讲究的；挑剔的；n.细节；细目
多维训练
单句语法填空
(1)The girl is very particular about/over her food.
(2)She loves the song in particular，because her mother used to sing it.
(3)Smoking is harmful to health，particularly(particular) for women and children.
7. react vi.作出反应；回应
多维训练
单句语法填空
(1)We reacted against the limitations of us.
(2)How do you think a manager should react to an employee’s unsatisfactory work?
(3)Many plants could move northward and toward the Pacific coast in reaction(react) to rising temperatures and changes in rainfall.
8. badly off穷的；缺少的；境况不好
多维训练
(1)他现在比十年前好多了；那时他很穷，更糟糕的是，他又失业了。

He is better off than ten years ago；at that time，he was badly off，and to make matters worse/what’s worse/worse still，he lost his job.
(2)同义句改写
The school is rather badly off for equipment.(用short短语改写)
The school is very short of equipment.
9. pick out挑出；辨别出；领会
多维训练
(1)短语填空pick out，pick off，pick up
①Her British accent was picked up on her visit to London.
②Pick off all the dead leaves.
③Although he had not seen his sister for twenty years，he picked her out as soon as she got off the plane.
(2)写出下列句子中pick up的汉语意思
①Ridley picked up a pencil and fiddled(不停摆弄) with it.拿起
②His old father is beginning to pick up now.恢复精神/健康
③Where did you pick up your English？学会
④They’ve picked up a really severe infection from something they’ve eaten.染上
⑤We can pick up Italian television.收看到
⑥Chinese officials hope that trade will pick up when the two countries switch to hard currency.好转
10.As Victor Hugo once said，“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face”，and up to now nobody has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin.维克多·雨果曾经说过：“笑容如阳光，驱赶人们脸上的冬天。

”关于这一点，直到今天也没有人能比查理·卓别林做得更好。

句型公式：as引导定语从句
引导限制性定语从句，先行词前边有such，as，so，the same修饰。

引导非限制性定语从句，指代主句的内容，在从句中作主语或宾语。

他所推荐的人是可靠的。

(2)We were sitting，as I remember，in a riverside restaurant.
我记得我们当时是坐在一家河畔的餐馆里。

多维训练
(1)单句语法填空
①Keep away from such persons as will do you no good.
②As is often the case with children，Amy was better by the time the doctor arrived.
(2)单句改错
①He is not the same that he was.that→as
②If he comes later，which is usual，for another time，we’ll not receive him.which →as
11. Unfortunately his father died，leaving the family even worse off，so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother.不幸的是他的父亲去世了，使得他的家庭状况更糟了，因此查理的童年是在照顾生病的母亲和弟弟中度过的。

句型公式：现在分词短语作结果状语
现在分词短语作结果状语常表示“意料、情理之中”的结果，这种分词的逻辑主语既可以是句子的主语，也可以是前边的整个句子；逻辑主语为前边的整个句子时，其作用相当于一个非限制性定语从句。

不定式短语作结果状语常表示出乎意料的结果。

小孩摔了一跤，头在门上碰了一下。

(2)He hurried to the bus stop，only to find the bus had left.
他匆匆地去了车站，结果发现车已离开。

多维训练
(1)单句语法填空
①A number of new machines were introduced from abroad，resulting(result) in an increase in production.
②I went all the way to his home only to find(find) him out.
(2)同义句改写
A number of new machines were introduced from abroad，which resulted in an increase in production.(将上题句①改为复合句)
12. Then he picks out the lace of the shoe and eats it as if it were spaghetti.,接着他挑出鞋带来吃，像是吃意大利面条一样。

句型公式：as if从句
可引导表语从句和状语从句。

若表示与现在事实相反的假设，从句谓语
如果as if/though引导的从句所表示的内容与事实相符，则使用陈述语气。

引导的从句可用省略形式，后面直接跟名词、不定式、形容词、介词短
(1)It looked as if it had been spray­painted.
它看起来好像是喷过漆的。

(2)They treat me as if I were a stranger.
他们待我如陌生人。

(3)He opened his mouth as if he would say something.
他张开嘴好像要说什么。

多维训练
单句语法填空
(1)The patient opened his mouth as if to say(say) something.
(2)He stared at me as if seeing(see) me for the first time.
(3)Jackie looks after his younger sister as if he were(be) an adult.
(4)He talks about Hong Kong as if he had been(be) there before.
Ⅰ.语境填词
1．Unfortunately(不幸地)，it took a horrible accident to change her attitude.(2015·福建)
2．Rereading the letter，I was surprised by its humour(幽默) and clever expressions.(2010·大纲全国Ⅱ)
3．They make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout(遍及) the day.(2015·重庆)
4．She says it’s helped her overcome(克服) problems in her life outside gymnastics too.(2013·北京)
5．It is particularly(尤其) important for outstanding performance in jobs at the lower levels of an organization.(2013·江苏)
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．Related experts say that the causes leading to it are very complicated and up to now no medicine has been found(find) to cure it.(2009·广东)
2．Here is an astonishing(astonish) and significant fact：Mental work alone can’t make us tired.(2013·辽宁)
3．—You can have a pet dog，but suppose you get bored with it in a few days？Then what?
—We won’t，we promise！(2011·安徽)
4．This is the most convincing(convince) scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.(2011·湖南)
5．She has already tried her bes t.Please don’t be too particular about her job.(2011·江西)
6．I’ve been writing this report occasionally(occasion) for the last two weeks，but it has to be handed in tomorrow.(2011·浙江)
7．When I was little，my mother used to sit by my bed，telling(tell) me stories till I fell asleep.(2013·重庆)
8．As the old sayings goes “An inch of time is worth an inch of gold”．(2015·广东)
9．The film star wears sunglasses.Therefore，he can go shopping without being recognized(recognize)．(2014·北京)
10．It was a rare—indeed unique—occasion when I was able to put Ritchie right.(2009·湖南)
Ⅲ.短语填空
up to now，be content with，pick out，cut off，make up，star in
1．This month，Grace will star in Dolphin Tale，a film that focuses on her rescue and recovery.(2013·北京)
2．Eight towers make up this ho tel that offers over 300 rooms.(2010·大纲全国Ⅱ) 3．The wicked(邪恶的) stepmother told one of her two daughters to cut off her big toe to fit into the shoe.(2014·福建)
4．Perhaps you can help me pick out a pair of jeans now，since you are an expert.(2014·四川)
5．Andy is content with the toy.It is the best he has ever got.(2015·四川)
6．Up to now，the program has saved thousands of children who would otherwise have died.(2010·山东)
Ⅳ.完成句子
1．太阳开始在天空升起，金黄色的阳光沐浴着大山。

The sun began to rise in the sky，bathing the mountain in golden light.(2013·湖南)
2．这位著名的音乐家和他的学生们都被邀请在2012年的台北花卉博览会开幕式上表演。

The famous musician，as well as his students，was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Taipei Flower Expo.(2013·福建)
3．在我13岁生日时，母亲给了我一个刻有我姓名首字母的戒指。

On my 13th birthday，my Mum gave me a signet ring with my initials carved into it.(2013·福建)
4．有一次我脱离了她的生活，就好像我从未出生一样。

Once I was out of her life，it was as if I had never been born.(2014·江苏) 5．那天下午，当数学老师开始讲解难以理解的概念时天空布满了乌云。

On that afternoon，as the math teacher started to introduce difficult concepts，dark clouds covered the sky.(2013·重庆)
写作素材(关于人生态度)
1．有时，我们会见到一些在社会上很失败的人。

2．他们对生活不满意，从不想去克服困难。

3．他们中有些人很抑郁，不和外界接触。

4．还有些人穷困潦倒，以致无家可归。

5．我们应该使他们信服生活是美好的。

提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用who引导的定语从句，so...that...引导的结果状语从句等。

连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)
Sometimes，we see some social failures who are never content with society and never think of overcoming difficulties.Some of them are depressed and cut off from the world.Some are so badly off that they become homeless.We should convince them that life is wonderful.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The power of humor and laughter is numerous.They entertain us and make us feel good.But，above all，we have discovered that humor and laughter are the best medicine.They relieve pain，reduce stress and anxiety，and are anti­aging and longevity facilitators.
They are extremely necessary for helping us to find and maintain a balance between life and work.However，they are slipping away from us.We have become far too serious.The only ones who still enjoy humor，laughter，fun and play to the fullest are young children.Children tend to laugh an average of 200 times a day.For adults，however，it is a totally different story.
In the 1950s people laughed on average 18 times a day.Today，we are lucky if we average between 4－6 times a day.
As a matter of fact，a recent study found that people laugh 6 more times in the presence of one person but 30 more times in a group of people.You can get a chuckle(咯咯笑) from jokes you get on the Internet，but it is not the same as belly jiggling laughter (a deep laugh) you get when you interact with others.
Socializing with friends and relatives was much looked forward to.However，this is no longer the case.In fact，the majority of people can hardly find time，nor do they have the inclination towards socializing outside home.They turn to electronic media such as television，computers，the Internet，videos，CDs，and audio equipment，which can provide them with instant self­entertainment at the push of a button.
The workplace does not fare(进展) much better.Due to the pressures to produce more in the same or fewer hours available and to compete，for example，in a manufacturing field with cheaper labor elsewhere in the world，humor and laughter in the workplace have gradually eroded(逐渐毁坏) away.
I have developed a real appreciation，perhaps closer to a strong desire for the power of humor and laughter.This encouraged me to write my first book titled “The Power of Humor” and subsequently my second book titled “Kids Say the Goggonest Things”based on the natural humor，laughter，play and fun that kids experience and they freely share with parents，grandparents and teachers.
From writing about humor and laughter，people start to ask me to speak up for them.To date，I have developed a number of humor­laughter topics that I use in my keynote presentations.You are i nvited to subscribe to my free monthly e­magazine “The Humormeister’s Forum”by clicking on the Free Humor E­zine navigation button on the website.
1．According to the author，laughter is leaving us partly because .
A．we treat everything in a serious way
B．it relieves pain and reduces stress and anxiety
C．we fail to maintain balance between life and work
D．the pace of change in our lives is becoming faster
答案 A
解析推理判断题。

根据第二段中“We have become far too serious.”可知，我们变得太严肃了，选项中只有A项“我们以一种很严肃的方式对待事物”符合语意。

2．The fourth paragraph mainly tells us that .
A．getting a deep laugh nowadays is difficult
B．we can entertain ourselves with the help of the Internet
C．people laugh more heartily when spending time with others
D．researchers have made a new discovery about the effect of laughter
答案 C
解析段落大意题。

阅读第四段内容可知人们在聊天互动中笑得次数更多，也更发自内心。

四选项中只有C项“人们在与其他人在一起时笑得更发自内心”。

故选C。

3．The underlined word “inclination” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “”．A．destination B．tendency
C．attitude D．approach
答案 B
解析词义猜测题。

划线词所在句句意为“事实上，大多数人很难找到时间，他们也没有在外面成为社交家的倾向。

”故选B项。

B
Summer school is something a kid will never forget.For some，it’s a way to advance past their classmates.For most，summer school is a requirement in order to graduate with their classmates.I can remember being forced into taking a summer school course.It was not the school that forced me into this awkward situation；it was my mother.
I was a 16­year­old kid in a new school.My school did not offer summer courses so
I had to take my course at an alternative school in the city.It was an experience I will never forget.I was not concerned with making friends.I was there to get credit(学分) for a course that I should have received for the previous semester.It was my doing that landed me in the situation and it was important that I understood this.
The fees were lowest but the experience was amazing.I enjoyed it so much that I didn’t miss a day.The course was from Monday to Friday for an entire month.I passed the course with an A．I was thrown into an awkward situation and actually enjoyed it.My friends didn’t even know I took the course.Most of them were still sleeping by the time my course ended each day.
Awkward situations are so important for personal growth.This situation made me feel more independent.I made friends.I finally understood what sacrifice and hard work were all about.While attending college，I remembered how much I enjoyed summer school and I chose to take summer school in my first three years of college.Some kids get pushed too much but some don’t get pushed enough.I was never pushed enough. Enable your children to struggle for success.If your child needs summer school you explain to them why it’s important.Some parents are surprised by the situation and may want to be more involved in their children’s education.Follo w through and follow up.
4．What made the author go to summer school for the first time?
A．What he had done. B．His mother’s wish.
C．His own requirement. D．Study competition.
答案 B
解析细节理解题。

根据第一段最后一句“It was not the school that forced me into this awkward situation；it was my mother.”可知我去参加暑假班是我妈妈的要求和希望。

故选B。

5．Which of the following was NOT the benefit got by the author through attending summer school?
A．It helped him get rid of bad habits.
B．It helped him make new friends.
C．It helped him understand what sacrifice and hard work were.
D．It increased his independence.
答案 A
解析细节理解题。

根据第四段第二、三、四句“This situation made me feel more
independent.I made friends.I finally understood what sacrifice and hard work were all about.”可知B、C、D三项都是暑假班的好处。

A项文章没有提及。

6．From the last paragraph we can learn that the author .
A．does not like summer school at all even though it is useful
B．thinks summer school is unnecessary for children
C．encourages parents to make their children attend summer school
D．is against forcing children to attend summer school
答案 C
解析推理判断题。

根据文章最后一段可知作者认为父母应该鼓励孩子参加暑假班。

故选C。

7．What does the author think of summer school?
A．He thinks it is awkward.
B．He thinks it is significant.
C．He doesn’t think it is suitable.
D．He thinks nothing of it.
答案 B
解析观点态度题。

根据文章倒数第二段前四句可知暑假班对孩子的发展有很多好处，所以他认为暑假班是非常重要的。

故选B。

Ⅱ.完形填空
A barking dog brought Jack out of his sleep.He lay in the prison cell and waited for Lily’s 8 ，who was his daughter.When she was two，her mother left， 9 that she did not want to be 10 to a crippled child.
Jack 11 the cold sweat from his brow.Hatred 12 him out of the depth of his heart.His life 13 downhill，too much drinking and gambling，too many 14 .He was doing time now in this prison.
Lily had lived out her days in a crippled children’s home.Jack stared at the ceiling
15 every detail of Lily’s last visit.Her eyes flashed at him behind the screen that
16 them in the visiting room.Both dimples (酒窝) showed on her pale face when she
17 .A yellow dress hid the 18 of her body and made her look every inch of living Lily that she was.
Jack sat up，feeling 19 at the memory of the lily(百合花) his daughter had brought him.She had 20 the clay pot before she let go of it.Then she said，“Daddy，this is me. 21 you see this lily think of me，for I am your Lily！”
Lily soon had to wave goodbye，but the blooming lily remained to 22 his world of darkness.A thousand times a day Jack had 23 the blossom，looking through 24 eyes
into the face of Lily，“Daddy，this is me.” Tender care kept the plant alive.Jack 25 the day when he would walk out of this prison as a 26 man.He would take her away，down south where the sunshine would bring 27 to her cheeks and a smile to her face.
8．A.letter B．postcard
C．visit D．call
答案 C
解析他躺在监狱牢房里等待着他女儿的探望。

根据第三段“...every detail of Lily’s last visit.”的提示可知答案。

9．A.stating B．announcing
C．deciding D．requesting
答案 B
解析当Lily两岁的时候，她的妈妈离家出走了，宣称她不想被一个跛脚的孩子“束缚”。

announce宣告，郑重地说(尤指令人不快之事)。

10．A.tied down B．taken in
C．turned down D．put off
答案 A
解析根据第三段第一句“Lily had lived out her day s in a crippled children’s home.”的提示可知答案。

11．A.scratched B．rubbed
C．wiped D．took
答案 C
解析Jack擦了一把额头上的冷汗。

wipe sweat擦汗。

scratch抓，搔；rub摩擦，均不符合语境。

12．A.relieved B．occupied
C．defeated D．overcame
答案 D
解析内心深处他无比悔恨。

overcome(感情上)受到极大影响，被(感情等)压倒。

13．A.returned B．went
C．changed D．became
答案 B
解析他的人生开始走下坡路。

go downhill走下坡路。

14．A.wars B．quarrels
C．battles D．fights
答案 D
解析酗酒，赌博，打架斗殴。

fight打架。

15．A.assuming B．considering
C．remembering D．imagining
答案 C
解析Jack盯着天花板，回忆着Lily上一次来探望他时的每一个细节。

16．A.blocked B．reflected
C．blinded D．separated
答案 D
解析the screen将犯人和探访的人隔开，故答案为D。

17．A.smiled B．sang
C．spoke D．cried
答案 A
解析她一笑苍白的脸上就露出酒窝。

18．A.thinness B．strength
C．fatness D．thickness
答案 A
解析黄色的裙子掩盖了她身体的瘦弱。

根据文章大意Lily生活在a crippled children’s home，父母都不在身边好好照顾她，所以她的身体肯定弱小。

19．A.happy B．embarrassed
C．warm D．excited
答案 C
解析他每一次看到女儿带给他的百合花，内心就感到很温暖。

20．A.seized B．hugged
C．carried D．caught
答案 B
解析她松手之前抱着这个粘土花盆。

21．A.Next time B．The first time
C．Once upon a time D．Every time
答案 D
解析每一次你看到这盆百合花，就想想我，因为我就是你的百合花。

22．A.brighten B．break
C．create D．polish
答案 A
解析盛开的百合花照亮他黑暗的世界。

brighten照亮；(使)变明亮。

23．A.looked at B．glanced at
C．stared at D．glared at
答案 C
解析每天Jack盯着盛开的百合看无数次，透过泪水模糊的双眼他仿佛看到了女儿的脸。

stare at盯着……看，专注地看。

24．A.misty B．dark
C．bright D．narrow
答案 A
解析此处为泪水充满眼睛，故为“模糊”。

misty模糊的；(眼睛)泪汪汪的。

25．A.designed B．dreamed of
C．thought of D．intended
答案 B
解析Jack梦想着他走出监狱成为一个自由的人的那一天。

26．A.strong B．free
C．rich D．new
答案 B
解析根据“走出监狱”可知是“自由”。

27．A.warmness B．happiness
C．light D．color
答案 D
解析他会把她带走，带到南方，在那里阳光普照，会给她的面颊涂上色彩，使她笑容绽放。

根据第三段中的her pale face的提示可知此空填color，和pale对比。

Ⅲ.语法填空
Everyone has his own way of saying things and his own special expressions.Many everyday American expressions are based 28.on colors.Red is a hot color.Americans often use 29.it to express heat.They may say they are red hot about something unfair.When they are red hot they are very 30.angry(anger) about something.The small hot tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods 31.are_called(call) red hots for their color and their spicy taste.Fast loud music is popular with many people.They may say the music is red hot,32.especially(especial) the kind called Dixieland jazz.Pink is a 33.lighter(light) kind of red.People sometimes say they are in the pink 34.when they are in good health.The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the 35.twentieth(twenty) century.It probably comes from the fact that many babies
are born with a nice pink color 36.that/which shows that they are in good health.Blue is a cool.The traditional blues music in the United States is 37.the opposite of red hot music.Blues is slow，sad and soulful(深情的)．Someone who is blue is very sad.
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