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Section Ⅱ
“Reading and Thinking”的課文習讀環節
目 錄
課文閱讀理解
課文寫法借鑒
課時跟蹤檢測
美文閱讀潤心
課文閱讀理解
flag
defence
legal
roads
houses
locations
French
modern culture
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What is the text mainly about
A．Learning about British English.
B．The origin of the British name.
C．Learning about a country through its history.
D．The geography of the United Kingdom.
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2．Match the main idea for each paragraph.
Para.1　　A．Explain the four invasions and their influences.
Para.2 B．State topic to be examined in the reading.
Para.3 C．Studying the history of the
country will make one's visit much more enjoyable.
Para.4 D．Explain what the term“Great Britain” means and how it came about.
Para.5 E．Explain differences in the four countries.
答案：Paras.1～5　BDEAC
精讀課文，完成以下學習任務
(一)閱讀理解
1．What happened in the 19th century according to the text
A．The nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.
B．The Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.
C．The Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
D．The southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK.
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2．Which of the following is the different area of the four countries
A．Flag.　　　　　　 B．Currency.
C．Military defence. D．Legal systems.
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3．Who conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings
A．The Romans.
B．The Anglo-Saxons.
C．The Normans.
D．The Vikings.
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4．What's the author's attitude towards studying the history of a country
A．Supportive. B．Neutral.
C．Indifferent. D．Doubtful.
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5．How many parts can you see in the map of the United Kingdom
A．Five parts. B．Four parts.
C．Three parts. D．Two parts.
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[Tip]
依據地圖識別有效信息
在閱讀過程中，如果文章給出地圖，首先判斷地圖的類型以及功能，然后思考地圖展示的內容以及一些標記的含義。從地圖中獲取有效信息，有助于更好地理解文章。如第5題可以從課文提供的英國的行政區劃圖中得出答案。　　　　
(二)閱讀表達
1．Why is each part of the UK called “a country”？
Although they cooperate in some areas, they have many differences, including education systems，legal systems and so on.
2．Why should we learn about the history of a country
Because studying the history of a country will help solve your puzzle and make your visit much more enjoyable.
3．Why is London a great place to start your visit
Because it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
|閱|讀|技|能|提|升|
以歷史為主線，關注時間及轉折點
本文是一篇歷史類說明文。它是一種介紹歷史事件、人物、文化、社會背景等的文章。本文的整體寫作結構為“總—分—總”，邏輯清晰。文章先總述人們對英國為何有很多不同名稱的困惑→再分述英國社會的歷史發展進程(按時間順序)→最后總結學習歷史對深入了解一個國家的重要意義。尤其是第二段，依次使用了表示時間的介詞短語：in the 16th century, in the 18th century, in the 19th century, in the 20th century, 使敘述清晰明了。因此，閱讀此類文章需要以歷史為主線，關注文章中提到的時間和地點，以及事件的轉折點和關鍵節點，以便更好地理解文章的內容和事件發生的背景。
課文寫法借鑒
(一)賞用詞之妙　
1．There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK.
賞析：countless用得形象又恰到好處，此處為形容詞，意為“無數的，數不勝數的”，說明了英國歷史景點多，突出了英國悠久的歷史。
2．If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
賞析：keep your eyes open是動詞短語，意為“用心觀察”。本句表明了只要你用心觀察，英國的過去與現在都將展示在你面前，令你嘆為觀止。從另一方面，反映了英國文化的豐富多彩。
提能訓練
①(詞匯升級)There are numerous products designed to keep your child safe. ____________
②(完成句子) You ________________________if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom worthwhile!
如果你想要使你的英國之旅不虛此行，你就必須用心觀察！
must keep your eyes open
countless
(二)賞句式之高　
1．Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.
賞析：主句是you will be surrounded by ... people。 everywhere引導地點狀語從句。who引導定語從句， 修飾先行詞people 。該句句式凝練，表達了英國歷史上的四個不同民族對英國的影響。
2．The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
賞析：主句是The capital city London is a great place to start。as引導原因狀語從句。從句中that引導定語從句，先行詞是an ancient port city。定語從句中dating all the way ... times是現在分詞短語作定語。本句主要說明了倫敦的歷史悠久，值得一游。
提能訓練/完成句子
①____________________, he was introduced as the current United States Open Champion.
他所到之處人們都介紹他是本屆美國公開賽的冠軍。
②In our village stood a temple _______________the Tang Dynasty.
我們村子里有一座始于唐代的寺廟。
Everywhere he went
dating back to
(三)賞文筆之美　
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history. Exploring it can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
賞析：英國歷史源遠流長、別有趣味，等待讀者去探索。該句旨在引發讀者的閱讀興趣，并且引出下文歷史上四個不同民族在不同歷史時期給英國帶來的影響，讓讀者迫切想要深入了解。
(四)賞銜接之順　
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences.
賞析：本段使用了as well as, also銜接過渡語，使句子層次清晰，銜接緊密，充分說明了四個國家在某些領域緊密合作。然后，話鋒一轉，用However引出它們之間仍有諸多區別。
提能訓練/完成句子
①___________, the history of tea as a drink in China will be talked about in the documentary, ②___________ the important role tea plays in the foreign trade as a commercial product.
此外，紀錄片還將講述茶在中國作為一種飲品的歷史，以及茶作為一種商業產品在對外貿易中發揮的重要作用。
Moreover
as well as
美文閱讀潤心
傳統節日作為中華優秀傳統文化的一種傳承載體，在被繼承、發揚的同時，也在隨著時代的進步不斷地變化，體現新的內涵和精神。春節也是如此。雖然春節的傳統在不斷變化，但我們都能從中感受到春節期間家人團聚的溫馨和家人之間的愛，從中我們也可以體會到和諧家庭、和諧社會的價值觀。
Time for a Change
Social Insights：
A family dinner is an important tradition to celebrate the Spring Festival. Nowadays, some people choose to have the dinner in a restaurant, but not everyone is keen on this idea. What do our readers think
Dear Editor，
We have eaten out for the Spring Festival family dinner for the last three years, and we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home. I don't understand why some people refuse to embrace the change.
Can't they admit that the preparations for the dinner are hard work I really don't think it's worth the effort of spending so much time preparing for a single meal, and then another hour cleaning up the mess after it's over. We work all year, so why can't one day be about spending time with family and relaxing
Eating out is a good choice and it has nothing to do with loss of traditions. We still have the dinner with the same people, just in a different place. The occasion is more enjoyable without all that tiring cooking, and the dishes taste better!
Dear Editor，
For this year's Spring Festival family dinner, my son has booked a table at the best restaurant in town, but I'm a bit unhappy about it. For me, it just won't feel like the Spring Festival having the dinner out.
candies for a sweet life and peanuts for a long and healthy one. In the evening, all of us would sit around the table, enjoying the food and being together again. We toasted each other, we laughed, and the simple, homemade dishes tasted more delicious than anything cooked by a top chef.
I hope my children and their children will still value our memories of preparing the dinner together. To me, the process is even more important than the dinner itself.
Liu Yonghui, retired teacher
[閱讀理解]
1．What does Wang Peng mean by saying “we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home”？
A．He doesn't like eating out.
B．He doesn't like eating at home.
C．Both eating at home and eating out are enjoyable.
D．Eating at home is more enjoyable than eating out.
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2．Why does eating out have nothing to do with loss of traditions
A．Because the dishes taste better.
B．Because we eat in a different place.
C．Because we can avoid the tiring cooking.
D．Because we still celebrate it with our family.
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3．Why is Liu Yonghui unhappy about eating the Spring Festival family dinner out
A．Because he thinks it lacks the feeling of the Spring Festival.
B．Because his son booked a table without his permission.
C．Because he can cook delicious food himself.
D．Because it is too expensive.
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[素養積累]
1．由文積詞匯
insight n．　　　　　　 洞悉；了解；洞察力；領悟
be keen on　　　　　　　　 喜愛；熱衷于
embrace v. 欣然接受；樂意采納
clean up 打掃；清理
mess n. 骯臟；雜亂
have nothing to do with ... 和……無關
get under one's feet (在某人身邊)礙手礙腳；妨礙某人
token n. 象征；標志
retired adj. 退休的
2．據文悟句式
①句：what or where引導主語從句。
②句：現在分詞短語作后置定語。
③句：when引導時間狀語從句；what引導表語從句。
④句：that引導定語從句。
⑤句和⑥句：現在分詞短語作伴隨狀語。
課時跟蹤檢測
Ⅰ.閱讀理解
A
Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural Center
Fan Dance
Sunday, September 8, 2：00 pm－3：00 pm, $15 per child
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.
Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, September 13, 2：00 pm－2：30 pm
Fresh Meadows Park
Come and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.
Dance to China
Sunday, September 15, 2 pm
Spruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038
Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing Opera. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.
NYCCC School of the Arts Open House
Saturday, September 21, from 1：00 pm－3：00 pm, $12 per child
PS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (雜技的)performances performed by our current e and see our students' beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1－2 pm. The show will be from 2－3 pm.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了紐約中國文化中心即將舉辦的一些活動。
1．Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history
A．In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library.
B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School.
C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium.
D．In Fresh Meadows Park.
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解析：細節理解題。根據Fan Dance部分中最后一句“This program ... examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.”可知，通過參加該項目，可以了解中美之間的貿易和移民史。
2．How much should a family of 4 (aged 75, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China
A．$48.　　　　　 B．$52.
C．$55. D．$57.
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解析：細節理解題。根據Dance to China部分中的“Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.”可知，成人15美元，青少年和老年人12美元，12歲以下兒童10美元。故題干中提到的一家人(aged 75, 38, 36, 5)應付：15×2＋12＋10＝52美元。
3．What does NYCCC aim at
A．Training dancing instructors.
B．Producing beautiful artwork.
C．Promoting Chinese folk arts.
D．Examining trade and immigration.
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解析：推理判斷題。根據NYCCC School of the Arts Open House部分中“Join us ... current students.”可知，在NYCCC可以觀看中國舞蹈、功夫、雜技表演等。這些都屬于中國民間藝術。由此可以推知NYCCC的目的是推廣中國民間藝術。
B
Guangzhou has long been famous for various kinds of flowers and local people have developed their enthusiasm for flowers since the time of Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty, which was founded over 2,000 years ago.
According to historical records, in the Western Han Dynasty, blooming flowers were seen everywhere in ancient Guangzhou，also known as Canton. Many people, whether men or women, wore flowers as decorations. There were even more varieties of flowers and plants grown in the royal garden owned by Zhao Tuo, the founder of Nanyue Kingdom.
During the Tang and Song dynasties, Huadi, the land of flowers in Chinese, located in present-day Fangcun area of Guangzhou, was where Datong Port, a major harbor for foreign trade, lay. Many businessmen from different places brought various flower seeds to the port by sea, turning a large wetland into flower fields. Besides, Cantonese farmers also grew flowers on the farmlands of thirty-three villages located south of the Pearl River.
The flower trade also contributed to the boom (繁榮) of Canton, which was the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上絲綢之路). As early as the Western Han Dynasty, people of Lingnan region had sailed to Sri Lanka. In the Tang and Song dynasties, a shipping route of over 14,000 kilometres was established, allowing people to travel to as far as the Persian Gulf. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, several ocean-crossing routes had connected Canton with many other parts of the world. In the period of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, Canton was served as the only port open for foreign trade.
Starting off from the Lingnan region, all kinds of flowers found their way to the West, including camellia and Chinese rose, which were developed into more varieties in only 300 years.
The ancient Maritime Silk Road played a key role in supporting the selling of locally-grown flowers of the Lingnan region to other countries. It also brought special foreign flowers from countries and regions along the route to Canton, which promoted the city's fame for giving people excellent views of blossoms of flowers in all seasons.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了廣州花卉歷史悠久，花卉貿易也促進了廣州的繁榮。
4．What's the function of paragraph 2
A．To introduce the topic.
B．To make a comparison.
C．To raise readers' interest.
D．To support the content above.
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解析：推理判斷題。第一段提到，自2 000多年前西漢南越王時期起，廣州人就對花卉產生了濃厚的興趣。第二段用歷史資料證實上述觀點，故選D。
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5．What was Huadi known for during the Tang and Song dynasties
A．Being a major harbor for foreign trade within China.
B．Developing new varieties of flowers in only 300 years.
C．Growing various flower seeds brought by businessmen.
D．Serving as the staring point of the Maritime Silk Road.
解析：細節理解題。根據第三段中“During the Tang and Song dynasties ... turning a large wetland into flower fields.”可知，唐宋時期花地灣以種植商人帶來的各種花卉種子而出名，故選C。
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6．What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A．The ancient Maritime Silk Road led to the flower trade in Canton.
B．Emperor Qianlong paid special attention to Canton's development.
C．Canton developed into the starting point of the long world trade route.
D．Trade with foreigners decreased to a low degree in the Qing Dynasty.
解析：推理判斷題。根據第四段內容，結合首句“The flower trade also contributed ... ancient Maritime Silk Road”可知，廣州是古代海上絲綢之路的起點，不同時期都連接著對外貿易的路線。由此可知，廣州發展成為歷史悠久的世界貿易路線的起點，故選C。
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7．What's the main idea of the text
A．Huadi had an important effect on the development of Canton.
B．Canton's economic success roots back: to the Western Han Dynasty.
C．The long-standing tradition of flowers contributed to Canton's history.
D．The Maritime Silk Road was formed due to the flower trade in Canton.
解析：主旨大意題。根據全文內容，結合第一段“Guangzhou has long been famous ...which was founded over 2,000 years ago.”和第四段中“The flower trade also ... the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上絲綢之路)．”可知，文章主要講述了廣州花卉歷史悠久，花卉貿易也促進了廣州的繁榮，故C項“悠久的花卉傳統為廣州的歷史做出了貢獻”能夠總結本文大意，故選C。
Ⅱ.閱讀七選五
The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China's rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term. 8
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass turn green again.
9 In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It's the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer. 10
During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air. 11 It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.
The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people's spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice. 12 People in Beijing often eat porridge (粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment (營養) to put in the porridge.
A．With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.
B．A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
C．Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.
D．According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.
E．The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain Water.
F．One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.
G．The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了二十四節氣之一的雨水，以及雨水在春天的重要性。
8．選F　根據上文“它們還反映了中國豐富的歷史，通過季節性的節日、特殊的食物、文化儀式、家庭聚會，甚至健康的生活技巧，與每個節氣相對應”以及第二段第一句“雨水預示著降雨量的增加和氣溫的上升” 。因此F項“二十四節氣之一，在春天非常重要，被稱為雨水”，承接上句，并且引出后文要介紹的二十四節氣之一的雨水，承上啟下。
9．選D　根據后句“在中國北方，春旱很常見，這個季節的降水量只占平均年降水量的10%到15%”可知，春季北方是缺雨的，因此春雨非常珍貴。D項“中國有句古話，春雨貴如油”，符合語境。
10．選C　根據上句“每年的這個時候，農民們開始犁地。天氣轉暖時，正是準備春播的好時機”可知，C項“因此，雨水被認為是灌溉農田的關鍵時期”和上句構成因果關系。
11．選G　根據后句“強烈建議不要過早脫下厚外套，注意保暖，特別是老人和兒童”可知，G項“降雨導致空氣濕度迅速增加，導致氣溫下降，天氣潮濕”和后句構成因果關系。
12．選B　根據后句“北京人經常吃一種中草藥煮的粥，以抵御寒冷和潮濕的天氣”可知，B項“一碗營養粥是滋養身體的最佳選擇”，與后句話題一致。Section Ⅱ　“Reading and Thinking”的課文習讀環節
泛讀課文，完成以下學習任務
(一)理清文脈結構
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What is the text mainly about？(　　)
A．Learning about British English.
B．The origin of the British name.
C．Learning about a country through its history.
D．The geography of the United Kingdom.
2．Match the main idea for each paragraph.
Para.1　　　　A．Explain the four invasions and their influences.
Para.2 B．State topic to be examined in the reading.
Para.3 C．Studying the history of the country will make one's visit much more enjoyable.
Para.4 D．Explain what the term “Great Britain” means and how it came about.
Para.5 E．Explain differences in the
four countries.
精讀課文，完成以下學習任務
(一)閱讀理解
1．What happened in the 19th century according to the text？(　　)
A．The nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.
B．The Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.
C．The Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
D．The southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK.
2．Which of the following is the different area of the four countries？(　　)
A．Flag.　　　　　　 B．Currency.
C．Military defence. D．Legal systems.
3．Who conquered England after the well known Battle of Hastings？(　　)
A．The Romans.
B．The Anglo Saxons.
C．The Normans.
D．The Vikings.
4．What's the author's attitude towards studying the history of a country (　　)
A．Supportive. B．Neutral.
C．Indifferent. D．Doubtful.
5．How many parts can you see in the map of the United Kingdom？(　　)
A．Five parts. B．Four parts.
C．Three parts. D．Two parts.
[Tip]
依據地圖識別有效信息
在閱讀過程中，如果文章給出地圖，首先判斷地圖的類型以及功能，然后思考地圖展示的內容以及一些標記的含義。從地圖中獲取有效信息，有助于更好地理解文章。如第5題可以從課文提供的英國的行政區劃圖中得出答案。　　　　
(二)閱讀表達
1．Why is each part of the UK called “a country”？
　
2．Why should we learn about the history of a country
　　
3．Why is London a great place to start your visit
　
　
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以歷史為主線，關注時間及轉折點
本文是一篇歷史類說明文。它是一種介紹歷史事件、人物、文化、社會背景等的文章。本文的整體寫作結構為“總—分—總”，邏輯清晰。文章先總述人們對英國為何有很多不同名稱的困惑→再分述英國社會的歷史發展進程(按時間順序)→最后總結學習歷史對深入了解一個國家的重要意義。尤其是第二段，依次使用了表示時間的介詞短語：in the 16th century, in the 18th century, in the 19th century, in the 20th century, 使敘述清晰明了。因此，閱讀此類文章需要以歷史為主線，關注文章中提到的時間和地點，以及事件的轉折點和關鍵節點，以便更好地理解文章的內容和事件發生的背景。
(一)賞用詞之妙　
1．There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK.
賞析：countless用得形象又恰到好處，此處為形容詞，意為“無數的，數不勝數的”，說明了英國歷史景點多，突出了英國悠久的歷史。
2．If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
賞析：keep your eyes open是動詞短語，意為“用心觀察”。本句表明了只要你用心觀察，英國的過去與現在都將展示在你面前，令你嘆為觀止。從另一方面，反映了英國文化的豐富多彩。
①(詞匯升級)There are numerous products designed to keep your child safe. 　　　　　
②(完成句子) You ________________________ if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom worthwhile!
如果你想要使你的英國之旅不虛此行，你就必須用心觀察！
(二)賞句式之高　
1．Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.
賞析：主句是you will be surrounded by ... people。 everywhere引導地點狀語從句。who引導定語從句， 修飾先行詞people 。該句句式凝練，表達了英國歷史上的四個不同民族對英國的影響。
2．The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
賞析：主句是The capital city London is a great place to start。as引導原因狀語從句。從句中that引導定語從句，先行詞是an ancient port city。定語從句中dating all the way ... times是現在分詞短語作定語。本句主要說明了倫敦的歷史悠久，值得一游。
①______________， he was introduced as the current United States Open Champion.
他所到之處人們都介紹他是本屆美國公開賽的冠軍。
②In our village stood a temple ______________ the Tang Dynasty.
我們村子里有一座始于唐代的寺廟。
(三)賞文筆之美　
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history. Exploring it can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
賞析：英國歷史源遠流長、別有趣味，等待讀者去探索。該句旨在引發讀者的閱讀興趣，并且引出下文歷史上四個不同民族在不同歷史時期給英國帶來的影響，讓讀者迫切想要深入了解。
(四)賞銜接之順　
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences.
賞析：本段使用了as well as, also銜接過渡語，使句子層次清晰，銜接緊密，充分說明了四個國家在某些領域緊密合作。然后，話鋒一轉，用However引出它們之間仍有諸多區別。
①__________， the history of tea as a drink in China will be talked about in the documentary, ②__________ the important role tea plays in the foreign trade as a commercial product.
此外，紀錄片還將講述茶在中國作為一種飲品的歷史，以及茶作為一種商業產品在對外貿易中發揮的重要作用。
傳統節日作為中華優秀傳統文化的一種傳承載體，在被繼承、發揚的同時，也在隨著時代的進步不斷地變化，體現新的內涵和精神。春節也是如此。雖然春節的傳統在不斷變化，但我們都能從中感受到春節期間家人團聚的溫馨和家人之間的愛，從中我們也可以體會到和諧家庭、和諧社會的價值觀。
Time for a Change
Social Insights：
A family dinner is an important tradition to celebrate the Spring Festival. Nowadays, some people choose to have the dinner in a restaurant, but not everyone is keen on this idea. What do our readers think
Dear Editor，
We have eaten out for the Spring Festival family dinner for the last three years, and we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home. I don't understand why some people refuse to embrace the change.
Can't they admit that the preparations for the dinner are hard work I really don't think it's worth the effort of spending so much time preparing for a single meal, and then another hour cleaning up the mess after it's over. We work all year, so why can't one day be about spending time with family and relaxing
Eating out is a good choice and it has nothing to do with loss of traditions. We still have the dinner with the same people, just in a different place. The occasion is more enjoyable without all that tiring cooking, and the dishes taste better!
In my opinion, really doesn't matter. Eating out may change the form of this tradition, but the love between the family members sitting around the remains the same.
Wang Peng, software engineer
Dear Editor，
For this year's Spring Festival family dinner, my son has booked a table at the best restaurant in town, but I'm a bit unhappy about it. For me, it just won't feel like the Spring Festival having the dinner out.
to most. It was not only for the delicious food that we seldom got to eat, but for the opportunity to I would run around the house, listening to the adults I'd get under my mother's feet in the kitchen, . She'd put tokens in some dumplings: candies for a sweet life and peanuts for a long and healthy one. In the evening, all of us would sit around the table, enjoying the food and being together again. We toasted each other, we laughed, and the simple, homemade dishes tasted more delicious than anything cooked by a top chef.
I hope my children and their children will still value our memories of preparing the dinner together. To me, the process is even more important than the dinner itself.
Liu Yonghui, retired teacher
[閱讀理解]
1．What does Wang Peng mean by saying “we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home”？(　　)
A．He doesn't like eating out.
B．He doesn't like eating at home.
C．Both eating at home and eating out are enjoyable.
D．Eating at home is more enjoyable than eating out.
2．Why does eating out have nothing to do with loss of traditions？(　　)
A．Because the dishes taste better.
B．Because we eat in a different place.
C．Because we can avoid the tiring cooking.
D．Because we still celebrate it with our family.
3．Why is Liu Yonghui unhappy about eating the Spring Festival family dinner out？(　　)
A．Because he thinks it lacks the feeling of the Spring Festival.
B．Because his son booked a table without his permission.
C．Because he can cook delicious food himself.
D．Because it is too expensive.
[素養積累]
1．由文積詞匯
insight n．　　　　　　 洞悉；了解；洞察力；領悟
be keen on 喜愛；熱衷于
embrace v. 欣然接受；樂意采納
clean up 打掃；清理
mess n. 骯臟；雜亂
have nothing to do with ...　 和……無關
get under one's feet (在某人身邊)礙手礙腳；妨礙某人
token n. 象征；標志
retired adj. 退休的
2．據文悟句式
①句：what or where引導主語從句。
②句：現在分詞短語作后置定語。
③句：when引導時間狀語從句；what引導表語從句。
④句：that引導定語從句。
⑤句和⑥句：現在分詞短語作伴隨狀語。
Section Ⅱ
課文閱讀理解
泛讀課文，完成以下學習任務 　
(一)①flag　②defence　③legal　④roads　⑤houses
⑥locations　⑦French　⑧modern culture
(二)1.C　2.Paras.1～5　BDEAC
精讀課文，完成以下學習任務 　
(一)1～5　CDCAB
(二)1.Although they cooperate in some areas, they have many differences, including education systems，legal systems and so on.
2．Because studying the history of a country will help solve your puzzle and make your visit much more enjoyable.
3．Because it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
課文寫法借鑒
(一)①countless　②must keep your eyes open
(二)①Everywhere he went　②dating back to
(四)①Moreover　②as well as
美文閱讀潤心
1～3　CDA
1UNIT 4　課時檢測(二)　“Reading and Thinking”的課文習讀環節
Ⅰ.閱讀理解
A
Upcoming Events of New York Chinese
Cultural Center
Fan Dance
Sunday, September 8, 2：00 pm－3：00 pm, $15 per child
New York Historical Society Museum & Library
Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.
Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, September 13, 2：00 pm－2：30 pm
Fresh Meadows Park
Come and celebrate with us in the thousand year old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.
Dance to China
Sunday, September 15, 2 pm
Spruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038
Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing Opera. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.
NYCCC School of the Arts Open House
Saturday, September 21, from 1：00 pm－3：00 pm, $12 per child
PS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (雜技的) performances performed by our current e and see our students' beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1－2 pm. The show will be from 2－3 pm.
1．Where can you learn about China US trade and immigration history
A．In New York Historical Society Museum & Library.
B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School.
C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium.
D．In Fresh Meadows Park.
2．How much should a family of 4 (aged 75, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China
A．$48.　　B．$52.　　C．$55.　　D．$57.
3．What does NYCCC aim at
A．Training dancing instructors.
B．Producing beautiful artwork.
C．Promoting Chinese folk arts.
D．Examining trade and immigration.
B
Guangzhou has long been famous for various kinds of flowers and local people have developed their enthusiasm for flowers since the time of Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty, which was founded over 2,000 years ago.
According to historical records, in the Western Han Dynasty, blooming flowers were seen everywhere in ancient Guangzhou, also known as Canton. Many people, whether men or women, wore flowers as decorations. There were even more varieties of flowers and plants grown in the royal garden owned by Zhao Tuo, the founder of Nanyue Kingdom.
During the Tang and Song dynasties, Huadi, the land of flowers in Chinese, located in present day Fangcun area of Guangzhou, was where Datong Port, a major harbor for foreign trade, lay. Many businessmen from different places brought various flower seeds to the port by sea, turning a large wetland into flower fields. Besides, Cantonese farmers also grew flowers on the farmlands of thirty three villages located south of the Pearl River.
The flower trade also contributed to the boom (繁榮) of Canton, which was the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上絲綢之路). As early as the Western Han Dynasty, people of Lingnan region had sailed to Sri Lanka. In the Tang and Song dynasties, a shipping route of over 14,000 kilometres was established, allowing people to travel to as far as the Persian Gulf. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, several ocean crossing routes had connected Canton with many other parts of the world. In the period of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, Canton was served as the only port open for foreign trade.
Starting off from the Lingnan region, all kinds of flowers found their way to the West, including camellia and Chinese rose, which were developed into more varieties in only 300 years.
The ancient Maritime Silk Road played a key role in supporting the selling of locally grown flowers of the Lingnan region to other countries. It also brought special foreign flowers from countries and regions along the route to Canton, which promoted the city's fame for giving people excellent views of blossoms of flowers in all seasons.
4．What's the function of paragraph 2
A．To introduce the topic.
B．To make a comparison.
C．To raise readers' interest.
D．To support the content above.
5．What was Huadi known for during the Tang and Song dynasties
A．Being a major harbor for foreign trade within China.
B．Developing new varieties of flowers in only 300 years.
C．Growing various flower seeds brought by businessmen.
D．Serving as the staring point of the Maritime Silk Road.
6．What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A．The ancient Maritime Silk Road led to the flower trade in Canton.
B．Emperor Qianlong paid special attention to Canton's development.
C．Canton developed into the starting point of the long world trade route.
D．Trade with foreigners decreased to a low degree in the Qing Dynasty.
7．What's the main idea of the text
A．Huadi had an important effect on the development of Canton.
B．Canton's economic success roots back: to the Western Han Dynasty.
C．The long standing tradition of flowers contributed to Canton's history.
D．The Maritime Silk Road was formed due to the flower trade in Canton.
Ⅱ.閱讀七選五
The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China's rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.__8__
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass turn green again.
__9__ In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It's the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer.__10__
During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air.__11__ It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.
The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people's spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice.__12__ People in Beijing often eat porridge (粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment (營養) to put in the porridge.
A．With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.
B．A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
C．Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.
D．According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.
E．The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain Water.
F．One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.
G．The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.
UNIT 4　課時檢測(二)
Ⅰ.閱讀理解
[A]
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了紐約中國文化中心即將舉辦的一些活動。
1．選A　細節理解題。根據Fan Dance部分中最后一句“This program ... examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.”可知，通過參加該項目，可以了解中美之間的貿易和移民史。
2．選B　細節理解題。根據Dance to China部分中的“Cost is D|S15 for adults, D|S12 for teenagers and senior citizens, D|S10 for children under 12.”可知，成人15美元，青少年和老年人12美元，12歲以下兒童10美元。故題干中提到的一家人(aged 75, 38, 36, 5)應付：15×2＋12＋10＝52美元。
3．選C　推理判斷題。根據NYCCC School of the Arts Open House部分中“Join us ... current students.”可知，在NYCCC可以觀看中國舞蹈、功夫、雜技表演等。這些都屬于中國民間藝術。由此可以推知NYCCC的目的是推廣中國民間藝術。
[B]
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了廣州花卉歷史悠久，花卉貿易也促進了廣州的繁榮。
4．選D　推理判斷題。第一段提到，自2 000多年前西漢南越王時期起，廣州人就對花卉產生了濃厚的興趣。第二段用歷史資料證實上述觀點，故選D。
5．選C　細節理解題。根據第三段中“During the Tang and Song dynasties ... turning a large wetland into flower fields.”可知，唐宋時期花地灣以種植商人帶來的各種花卉種子而出名，故選C。
6．選C　推理判斷題。根據第四段內容，結合首句“The flower trade also contributed ... ancient Maritime Silk Road”可知，廣州是古代海上絲綢之路的起點，不同時期都連接著對外貿易的路線。由此可知，廣州發展成為歷史悠久的世界貿易路線的起點，故選C。
7．選C　主旨大意題。根據全文內容，結合第一段“Guangzhou has long been famous ...which was founded over 2,000 years ago.”和第四段中“The flower trade also ... the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上絲綢之路)．”可知，文章主要講述了廣州花卉歷史悠久，花卉貿易也促進了廣州的繁榮，故C項“悠久的花卉傳統為廣州的歷史做出了貢獻”能夠總結本文大意，故選C。
Ⅱ.閱讀七選五
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了二十四節氣之一的雨水，以及雨水在春天的重要性。
8．選F　根據上文“它們還反映了中國豐富的歷史，通過季節性的節日、特殊的食物、文化儀式、家庭聚會，甚至健康的生活技巧，與每個節氣相對應”以及第二段第一句“雨水預示著降雨量的增加和氣溫的上升” 。因此F項“二十四節氣之一，在春天非常重要，被稱為雨水”，承接上句，并且引出后文要介紹的二十四節氣之一的雨水，承上啟下。
9．選D　根據后句“在中國北方，春旱很常見，這個季節的降水量只占平均年降水量的10%到15%”可知，春季北方是缺雨的，因此春雨非常珍貴。D項“中國有句古話，春雨貴如油”，符合語境。
10．選C　根據上句“每年的這個時候，農民們開始犁地。天氣轉暖時，正是準備春播的好時機”可知，C項“因此，雨水被認為是灌溉農田的關鍵時期”和上句構成因果關系。
11．選G　根據后句“強烈建議不要過早脫下厚外套，注意保暖，特別是老人和兒童”可知，G項“降雨導致空氣濕度迅速增加，導致氣溫下降，天氣潮濕”和后句構成因果關系。
12．選B　根據后句“北京人經常吃一種中草藥煮的粥，以抵御寒冷和潮濕的天氣”可知，B項“一碗營養粥是滋養身體的最佳選擇”，與后句話題一致。
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