Unit 1 Growing up

Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas

基础训练

单词拼写 根据首字母或汉语提示，用本部分所学单词的正确形式填空。

1. The two women used some blankets to cover the injured， while the others were waiting for the a to arrive.

2. The government wants to make it easier for small businesses to get bank l.

3. The small house is not really s for such a large family.

4. Being the worlds first astronaut， Gagarin i became an international celebrity.

5. Unexpectedly， last night my mother a of my leaving school this year.

6. He was praised for his fairness and high（正直诚实）.

7. The（家庭的） survey can be faulty in that some people wont provide truthful information.

8. Having spent the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong， Linda appears（成熟的） than those of her age.

9. To rent a car you must show your passport and current driving（执照）.

10. The companys（投入） to providing quality at a reasonable price has been very important to its success.

选择填空 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空。

have a say in charge of behind the wheel step into take responsibility for

1. Smith has beenthe company since the former manager retired.

2. As I had been studying classical music for many years， Iin this issue.

3. Right before Mary firsta classroom， she thought that all eyes were on her.

4. This is the first time Ive satsince the accident.

5. It is right and proper that parentstheir childrens attendance at school.

課文语法填空

Bethany cant wait to be 18. She1（work） ever since leaving school but still cant vote. She thinks if one is old enough to earn a wage and pay taxes， he should be allowed to have2say on how the government spends them. She has also been taking driving lessons. She thinks she is mature enough to understand driving a car also means3（take） responsibility for her life and the lives of other people. However， she will be allowed to take her driving test4she turns 18.

Lin Ning celebrated his 18th birthday before he went to university. He found the change had been5（subtle） and gradual than he imagined. He wasnt as selfish as he used6（be）. Instead he began to feel more aware of other people and to develop a stronger sense of social responsibility. Turning 18 also changed the way that society viewed him.

As for Morgan， turning 18 didnt make him more7（independence）. He worked as a librarian. His salary was so low that he had to live with his parents and found8hard to save any money. Therefore， he decided to start a new job next month. Although he could get a bank loan to pay the deposit on his own apartment， he didnt want to make that kind of9（commit）. He thought some10（responsibility） are more about attitude than age.

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能力提升

閱读理解

Josh Morrison， 17， dreamed of raising $100，000 to build a home for a low-income family. After years of hard work， his dream has come true.

Six years ago， Josh and his dad went into the Habitat for Humanity Restore， a home improvement store and donation center run by the nonprofit （非营利的） organization. They were there to buy a sink. Josh， then 11， also noticed a collection of pennies （便士）. “I instantly felt the urge to help out with that，” he said. Josh set a fund-raising deadline （截止日期） of four years. Many people doubted whether he could reach his goal of $100，000， but it didnt shake his faith. He devoted his time to raising money at his school and other nearby schools. He collected money in various ways so that people could donate extra change.

Joshs fund-raising efforts began to produce results. Still， there were challenges. Four months before his deadline， he was $30，000 short. He decided to hold a Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event in Uxbridge， which is in the province of Ontario. The event raised $19，000.

“I didnt care how long it took me，” said Josh. “I would raise $100，000.” With three weeks left， a company called Joshs House offered to donate $18，000. Eventually， Josh reached a total of $134，000 before the deadline. “The momentum just kept going， and we decided to do more，” he said. “Joshs Penny House” is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa， along with 24 new town houses. Josh has helped with some of the construction and will choose the family that moves into the unit.

Next year， the 17-year-old kid will head to college in British Columbia. As an 11-year-old kid when starting fund-raising， Josh was able to send a powerful message across the world. No matter how old you are， if you have a dream and are willing to do anything to achieve it， it can come true.

1. What word can best describe Josh Morrison according to Paragraph 2？

A. Brave. B. Easy-going. C. Open-minded. D. Determined.

2. Why did Josh hold the Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event？

A. To achieve his goal. B. To call for more attention.

C. To win approval from the locals. D. To find sponsors for a family.

3. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean？

A. He received continuous donations. B. His project became more popular.

C. He got more support from his family. D. His action moved lots of people.

4. What can be the best title for the text？

A. Kindness from a Company B. The Penny House Dream

C. A Fund-raising Campaign D. A Boy with a Warm Heart

阅读七选五

We all grew up hearing parents and teachers tell us to do well in school. The fact is that if so， well have many more choices in the future. However， no matter how far you are in your education， it can be a challenge. 1

Take notes while you listen or read. 2 Besides， it also helps your brain stay active and absorb information adequately. If your teachers allow you to take notes while theyre talking in class， write down key points in the text， or make note of questions you have about the material while you read.

Ask questions if you dont understand something. Its your teachers job to help you learn and understand. 3 Asking questions will not only help you learn the material better but will also show your teachers that youre engaged and interested.

4 This may seem pretty obvious， but it can be easy to get swamped （不堪承受） and lose track of all the work youre supposed to be doing. Make sure to complete your assigned reading and stay on top of any work youre required to hand in. Not only will your grades suffer if you dont do your homework assignments， but you also wont learn much！

Participate in after-class activities. 5 These activities can be fun and enriching， and theyre also a good way for you to get to know your teachers and fellow students. Additionally， they will look good on college and job applications.

A. Take some breaks while you study.

B. Keep up with your homework assignments.

C. Many students dont know how to take notes.

D. Therefore， dont hesitate to ask them questions.

E. Luckily the tips below are of practical help to you.

F. Taking notes helps you remember what you hear or read.

G. Consider signing up for school clubs， sports teams， or student committees.

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Section Ⅱ Using language

基礎训练

单句语法填空 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

1. Please dont call me between 8：00 and 10：00 tomorrow. I（have） my classes then.

2. Its impossible to tell who will win the next（elect）.

3. I approveyour trying to earn some money， but please dont ignore your studies.

4. The key is to develop a balanced and（vary） routine thats fun as well as progressive.

5. It is reported that about 5 million people all over the world die of diseases（relate） to smoking each year.

6. Her voice was shakingall her efforts to control it.

7. In those days they stucktheir work over ten hours a day.

8. I（fly） from Miami to New York to meet the other members of the group at this time tomorrow.

单元语法填空 阅读下面短文，根据上下文语境，结合本单元所学语法知识完成短文。

Its nine oclock on Saturday. Jack feels nervous because he1（give） a speech this time tomorrow. He2（memorize） it now. Mom comes over and says to him， “Take it easy， Jack. Everything3（be） OK. After the speech， we4（watch） a wonderful film. The film5（end） at noon and I6（take） you to a big meal after that.”

After hearing this， Jack feels a little better. He7（keep） the speech in mind already and wants to relax a little bit in the afternoon. So he calls his best friend Frank， “Lets play football at two oclock this afternoon.” But Frank8（visit） his grandparents at that time. Then he calls John. John says he9（shop） with his parents at two. He will be available at four. So Jack and John10（play） football at four this afternoon.

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能力提升

完形填空

Srikanth Bolla is a farmers son and he cant see the world. But today， compared with him， even a large number of1people have fallen behind.

Srikanth was a born blind boy， whose family was very poor. His father used to do farm work to support his family. When he was born， the neighbors even2Srikanths parents to abandon （拋弃） him because they thought that he would grow up to become a burden （负担） to them.3his parents accepted him and4to take good care of him. As Srikanth grew older， his father began to worry about his sons5 . There was no school in their village， so his father tried his best to let his son attend a special school for the6in the nearby city. After years of hard work， Srikanth graduated with excellent grades， which7everyone. His parents were very happy with his8 . The boy was then9to work harder at his studies.

10 ， Srikanth was again faced with11when he applied for entrance exams of colleges. He was not allowed to take the exams because of his physical12 . Almost all of the Indian colleges turned down his13 . Even then， Srikanth didnt give up. He applied for some American universities online and14became the first international blind student in Massachusetts Institute of Technology （MIT）.

After graduation， Srikanth received many job offers from American companies， but he15   to return to his motherland to start his16 . He set up Bollant Industries in Hyderabad， which17and trained disabled people to produce eco-friendly products. He really brought18changes to both the disabled and the environment.

Srikanth is a great19for all of us. He has inspired many20people to overcome difficulties and follow their dreams bravely.

1. A. normal B. unique C. busy D. kind

2. A. allowed B. advised C. caused D. helped

3. A. Obviously B. Gradually C. Finally D. Luckily

4. A. decided B. refused C. feared D. agreed

5. A. safety B. work C. education D. behavior

6. A. sick B. deaf C. poor D. blind

7. A. confused B. surprised C. touched D. amused

8. A. discussion B. activity C. performance D. suggestion

9. A. encouraged B. challenged C. reported D. warned

10. A. Moreover B. Besides C. Therefore D. However

11. A. support B. difficulty C. protection D. competition

12. A. training B. growth C. disability D. possibility

13. A. invitation B. request C. offer D. cooperation

14. A. likely B. commonly C. definitely D. successfully

15. A. hated B. chose C. failed D. agreed

16. A. career B. tour C. hobby D. study

17. A. accepted B. controlled C. mentioned D. forced

18. A. traditional B. positive C. limited D. natural

19. A. researcher B. partner C. example D. talent

20. A. responsible B. confident C. unimportant D. disadvantaged

語法填空

In the 19th century， the “coming-of-age” novel became popular. In these stories， we read about1（hero） growing into maturity from childhood.

David Copperfield，2（write） by British novelist Charles Dickens， is a good example of this type of story. It tells the story of a gifted boy of the same name，3goes through many challenges in the hope of becoming a successful writer. Part of the reason why Charles Dickens loved his own novel， David Copperfield， was that it4（model） on his own life. In the novel， he related early personal experiences5（mean） a lot to him， including his work in a factory， his education， and his efforts6（publish） novels.

The novel takes place in the Victorian era （1837—1901） and contains Dickens critiques （批判） of his society and the7（anxious） surrounding the relationship between social classes. It describes8darkest parts of British society in that time， especially the9（pain） circumstances （境遇） of many children.

Young David suffers for his goal，10does he reach his dream of becoming a successful writer？ Read the book to find out.

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Section Ⅲ Developing ideas

基礎训练

单词填空 用所给词的适当形式填空。

1. Humans cannotplants such as grass because of our poorcompared with other animals. （digest）

2. We found further scientificfor this theory. It isthat there is a link between the sun and skin cancer. （evident）

3. One possible solution is to takeaction. We are to beresponsible for our life and should know itsto drive through a red light. （legal）

4. The reportthe cheapest option was to close the laboratory. Everyone agreed with this . （conclude）

5. ， people realize that recovery from the disease is very . （gradual）

6. I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didnt . However， I really wanted to win her . （approve）

7. The singers voice isrecognizable. People like her a lot and the show is ansuccess. （instant）

8. He isas the director of this company and we all welcome his . （elect）

单句表达 根据括号内提示翻译句子。

1. 那就是我们积极参与社会活动的原因。（That is why...）

2. 她最近的一部纪录片是关于中国文化的。（be concerned with）

3. 大学毕业以后，Henry继续致力于这项研究。（devote oneself to）

4. 在我们谈话时，妈妈给我打了电话。（in the course of）

5. 上床睡觉前我必须做完家庭作业。（have sth done）

提示写作

选用所给词汇或句型造句并组成一段连贯的短文（80词左右）。

swallow ponder in the course of devote oneself to form special bonds with…

take responsibility for That is why… It is+adj. + for sb to do…

能力提升

阅读理解

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My parents ran the Pagonis restaurant， a small eatery in Pennsylvania， and my first real job， when I was six years old， was shining diners shoes. My duties increased as I grew older. By the age of ten I was clearing tables and working as the janitor （清洁工）. Dad beamed when he told me that I was the best “mop （拖把） guy” hed ever had.

Working in the restaurant was a source of great pride because I was pitching in for the good of the whole family. But my father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. I had to be responsible， hard-working and polite to the customers.

Except for the shoeshine job， I was never paid for any work I did at the restaurant. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me $10 a week. He said， “Okay， then how about you paying me for the three meals a day you eat here？ And for the times you bring in your buddies for free sodas？” He figured I owed him about $40 a week. This taught me that when you negotiate， youd better know the other sides arguments as well as your own.

I remember coming home after being away in the Army about two years. I had just been promoted （晋升） to captain and was full of pride as I walked into my parents restaurant. The first thing Dad said was， “Its the janitors day off. How about you cleaning up tonight？” “I cant believe this！” I thought. “Im an officer in the United States Army！” But it didnt matter. As far as Dad was concerned， I was just another member of the team. I reached for the mop.

Working for Dad had taught me that loyalty to a team comes first. It doesnt matter whether that team is involved in a family restaurant or in the Army.

1. What did the father think of the authors work at the restaurant？

A. Well-paid. B. Easy. C. Difficult. D. Well-done.

2. What do the underlined words “pitching in” in Paragraph 2 mean？

A. Doing my bit. B. Earning a living. C. Making a change. D. Swallowing my pride.

3. How did the author feel after talking about the pay with his father？

A. Satisfied. B. Regretful. C. Excited. D. Hopeful.

4. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4？

A. He got annoyed at his fathers words.

B. He hadnt expected to be treated that way.

C. He was recognized as an honored captain.

D. He refused to do the job as his father wished.

B

Todays world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. A key skill set for success is persistence （毅力）， a characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University （BYU） discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their teenage children learn persistence.

BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 American families over several years. And over time， the persistence gained through fathers led to higher achievement in school.

“There are relatively few studies that stress the unique role of fathers，” Padilla-Walker said. “This research also helps to prove that characteristics such as persistence—which can be taught— are key to a childs life success.”

Researchers determined that dads need to practice an “authoritative” parenting style. Authoritative parenting is not authoritarian： rigid （僵化的）， demanding or controlling. Rather， an authoritative parenting style includes some of the following characteristics： children feel warmth and love from their father; responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed; children are given an appropriate level of autonomy （自主權）.

In the study， about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting. A key finding is that over time， children raised by an authoritative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence， which leads to better outcomes in school.

This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living in two-parent homes. Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence， which is a road of future research.

5. What is special about the BYU professors study？

A. It centered on fathers role in parenting.

B. It was based on a number of large families.

C. It studied different kinds of parenting styles.

D. It aimed to improve kids achievement in school.

6. What would an authoritative father do when raising his children？

A. Ignore their needs. B. Make decisions for them.

C. Control their behaviors. D. Explain the rules to them.

7. Which group can be a focus of future studies according to the researchers？

A. Single parents. B. Children aged from 11 to 14.

C. Authoritarian fathers. D. Mothers in two-parent homes.

8. What can be the best title for the text？

A. Three Characteristics of Authoritative Fathers

B. Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future

C. Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father

D. Family Relationship Influences School Performance

完形填空

Growing up， I was always fortunate to be around well-tended gardens at my parents and my grandparents homes. My grandfather was considered quite “green-fingered”， as there were always1flowers in his garden. Not only was it a2one in the visual （视觉的） sense， but what he3in it was also often on the dinner table， so it was also a very4garden.

I decided to turn my hand to growing some plants recently. I only have a small balcony （陽台） to5my horticultural （园艺的） activities， but that has not6me at all. Its possible to7a nice “garden” even in the most8space. I had already9to grow some flowers， but couldnt10the difference between those and weeds （杂草）， so my11and efforts turned to something much more practical：12 .

I took the13of one little tomato and planted them in a number of pots. After several weeks， I was14to see 15 tomato plants on my balcony in different15of growth. I keep my fingers crossed that one day they will16me something very practical indeed： some tasty tomatoes.

In this age when we have such fast-paced lives and17modern technology for so much， its18to see this greenery on my balcony and to engage in a practice as old as time itself.19 ， plant life is the most basic and oldest “technology” on our planet.

Even if you dont consider yourself to have “green fingers”， it is something thats worth a20 . You could be amazed by the results.

1. A. extra B. impressive C. ordinary D. natural

2. A. unique B. strange C. nice D. small

3. A. put B. found C. buried D. grew

4. A. practical B. colorful C. large D. sweet

5. A. introduce B. prepare C. test D. conduct

6. A. misjudged B. misled C. discouraged D. disobeyed

7. A. check B. make C. protect D. choose

8. A. limited B. equipped C. remote D. popular

9. A. failed B. agreed C. promised D. attempted

10. A. elected B. tell C. understand D. examine

11. A. attention B. imagination C. contribution D. addiction

12. A. fruits B. crops C. flowers D. vegetables

13. A. leaves B. roots C. seeds D. plants

14. A. confused B. amazed C. eager D. anxious

15. A. opportunities B. fields C. stages D. aspects

16. A. teach B. pass C. return D. offer

17. A. depend on B. look into C. go after D. pay for

18. A. surprising B. evident C. worthwhile D. typical

19. A. Eventually B. Actually C. Currently D. Gradually

20. A. try B. visit C. fortune D. fight

Writing

话题表达指导

话题介绍

话题：成长。阅读使人成长，要求学生通过对本单元核心知识的学习，能对自己读过的某部文学作品进行简单的介绍和评论，写一篇书评。

建议体裁：应用文

注意事项：写书评时，应联系作者的写作背景和写作风格，从作品的基本信息、故事梗概、评价或感受三个方面展开。另见下表：

话题 成长

体裁 应用文（书评）

人称 第三人称（对作品的介绍和描述）；第一人称（对作品的评价、个人感受）

常用时态 一般现在时；一般过去时（介绍故事梗概）

题例导学

题目

假定你校英语角正在举办“我最喜欢的一本书”的征文活动，目的是向同学们推荐值得一读的书，鼓励同学们去发现阅读的快乐。现在请你就读过的一本书写一篇书评。内容包括：

1. 这本书的基本信息；

2. 故事梗概、主题思想等；

3. 你的评价或感受。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。

思路引导1·要点分析

1. 基本信息：书名、作者及作品影响力等；

2. 故事梗概、主题思想：时间、地点、人物、故事情节、结局以及该作品表达的思想等；

3. 评价或感受：可从作者的写作手法着手，或对作品中主人公的命运和性格特征进行评论，还可以是你从中学到的道理或对本书的推荐。

思路引导2·本单元语言知识运用

根据汉语意思及提示翻译句子。

1. 我最喜欢Charles Dickens寫的《雾都孤儿》。（过去分词短语作后置定语）

2. 该故事以伦敦为背景，讲述了一个叫作Oliver的孤儿的悲惨生活经历。（be set in， 现在分词作状语）

3. 他确实过着悲惨的生活。（It is/was true that...）

4. 这些就是激励我们不断向前的品质。（定语从句）

5. 那就是为什么我强烈推荐你们看这本杰作。（That is why...）

思路引导3·连句成篇

范例展示

I like Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens best. This story is set in London， telling the sad life experience of an orphan named Oliver. It is true that he lived a hard life. However， no matter how hard the situation was， he still held good hope and kindness. Therefore， he got help from many kind people and got happiness.

Moved by this inspirational story， I think whatever happens to us， we should never lose hope， kindness or bravery. These are the qualities that can inspire us to go on.

That is why I strongly recommend all of you to read this masterpiece.

话题表达

假如你是李华，你的外国朋友John想通过阅读提高汉语水平，了解中国文化，希望你为他推荐一本中文书籍。请你用英语给他回一封信，内容包括：

1. 推荐阅读《西游记》（Journey to the West）；

2. 推荐的理由；

3. 鼓励他坚持阅读，学好中文。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：Monk Tang 唐僧，disciple 弟子，Buddhist scriptures 佛经

Dear John，

I am so glad to hear from you.

Best wishes to you.

Yours，

Li Hua

Section Ⅳ Presenting ideas

核心短语与句型回顾

短语

1.管理；掌控

2. cantto do... 迫不及待地做……

3. have a有发言权

4.the wheel 驾驶汽车

5.驾照

6. take对……负责

7. sign签署协议

8.器官捐献

9.信用卡

10. no毫无疑问

11.some point 在某一时刻

12.sb to do 引诱某人做……

13.贡献，出力

14. stick坚持（不懈地做）

15. in theof 在……过程中

16. ponder思前想后

17.把……搁置一边

18.oneself致力于；献身于

19.a glance 一撇；看一眼

20.... from 从……区分……

21. be涉及；与……有关

22. close近在咫尺

23.to do 很高兴做……

句型

1. 动名词作主语

In most countries，（满18岁标志着） the start of adulthood.

2. Sb be + adj. + enough to do sth.

But I think（我已经足够成熟） to understand that…

3. “do/does/did + 动词原形”表强调

… but I dont feel ready to make that kind of commitment， and I（真的很喜欢） my moms cooking.

4. now that...

You asked if I have been thinking a lot about the future（既然我已经17岁了）.

5. have sth done

They always need to（解释事情）.

6. That is why…

（那就是为什么）， at the age of six， I gave up what might have been a magnificent career as a painter.

7. It be + adj. + that 从句.

… and（的确） geography has been very useful to me.

請根据提示，运用本单元核心知识就“成长”的话题，谈谈你的看法。

开放式表达

提示：需用以下句型。

1. There are bittersweet memories of my…

2. One reason is that…

3. I still remember the day when…

4. I used to believe… but now I…