Module 4 Carnival

1. hide  vt.掩藏，隐瞒（尤指感情）;躲藏，躲避;藏住

She struggled to hide her disappointment.

她竭力掩饰她的失望。

He hid the letter in a drawer.

他把信藏在抽屉里。

（1）hide and seek   捉迷藏

They spent the whole evening together playing hide and seek.

他们整个晚上都在一起玩捉迷藏。

（2）hide ones head   （因感到羞耻等）抬不起头来，（因害羞）把脸藏起来

The teacher found out that Tom had cheated in the exam， and Tom hid his head.

老师发现汤姆在考试中作弊，汤姆难为情地低下了头。

2. pretend   vi.   假装，佯装

（1）pretend to do sth   假装做某事

He pretended not to notice.

他假装没有注意到。

（2）pretend + that 从句

We pretended that nothing had happened.

我们假装什么事也没发生过。

（3）pretend + n.

She pretended an interest she did not feel.

她毫无兴趣却装作有兴趣。

3. memory   n.   记忆，回忆（可数）;

记忆力，记性（可数、不可数）

I have vivid memories of my grandparents.

我依然清楚地记得我的祖父母。

People have short memories.

人们是健忘的。

Are you sure？ Memory can play tricks on you.

你肯定吗？记忆也会捉弄人的。

in memory of... /to the memory of...   为纪念……

He founded the charity in memory of his late wife.

他创办这一慈善事业以纪念他已故的妻子。

The monument was built to the memory of the national hero.

这座纪念碑是为纪念那位民族英雄而建造的。

memorize/memorise   vt.   记忆，记住

memorable   adj.   值得纪念的，难忘的

4. book   vt.（向旅馆、饭店、戏院等）预订，预约

n.   书;本子

Id like to book a table for two for 8 oclock tonight.

我想订一张今晚8点钟的二人餐桌。

Shes reading a book written by Stephen King.

她正在读史蒂芬·金写的一本书。

5. mark   vt.   标志（着）;做记号，做标记

His death marked the end of an era.

他的去世标志着一个时代的结束。

The box of eggs was marked “Take with Care”.

装蛋的盒子上标着“小心拿放”。

6. trade   n.   贸易，买卖

vi.   做买卖，从事贸易

Trade between the two countries has increased.

两国间的贸易增多了。

Our products are now traded worldwide.

我们的产品现在正销往世界各地。

（1）trade in sth   做……买卖

The firm openly traded in arms.

这家公司公开买卖军火。

（2）trade with sb  与某人做买卖

They had years of experience of trading with the West.

他们有多年与西方国家贸易往来的经验。

7. transport   vt.（用交通工具）运输，运送;（以自然方式）输送，传播

n.运输，运送;交通运输系統;交通车辆，运输工具（不可数）

The seeds are transported by the wind.

這些种子是由风传播的。

The goods were damaged during transport.

货物在运输期间受到了损坏。

The government has already given the new transport policy.

政府已经出台了新的交通运输政策。

His bike is his only means of transport.

自行车是他唯一的交通工具。

transportation   n.   运输;交通（不可数）

transportable   adj.   可运输的，可运送的

8. master   n.   主人，雇主

vt.   精通，掌握;控制（情绪）

Im sorry the master is away on business.

对不起，主人出差了。

French was a language he had never mastered.

法语是他一直没有掌握好的一门语言。

She struggled hard to master her temper.

她竭力按住性子，不发脾气。

（1）a master of   能手，擅长……者

Jim is a master of disguise.

吉姆是个精于伪装的人。

（2）be master of   控制，掌握

He is master of the situation.

他控制着局面。

9. unite   vt.（为某事）联合，团结;（与某人或集体）联结，统一

His policy was therefore to see that his enemies didnt unite any longer.

他的政策就是为了不再看到敌人联合起来。

The school united its music and theater departments.

学校合并了音乐系和戏剧系。

unite in sth/doing sth   联合、团结起来做某事

Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan.

当地居民团体已经联合起来反对这项计划。

Well unite in fighting crime.

我们将联手打击犯罪。

10. dress up装扮，打扮;穿上盛装;装饰，修饰

The boys were all dressed up as pirates.

这些男孩子都打扮成了海盗的模样。

There is no need to dress up—come as you are.

用不着穿礼服，就穿平时的衣服来吧。

However much you try to dress it up， office work is not glamorous.

无论你怎么夸饰，办公室工作都不令人向往。

11. consist of   由……组成;由……构成

The committee consists of ten persons.

委员会由十人组成。

Their daily diet consists largely of vegetables.

他们的日常饮食以蔬菜为主。

幽默小故事

That Is Not My Dog！

A woman walked into a pet shop and saw a cute little dog. She asked the shopkeeper， “Does your dog bite？”

The shopkeeper said， “No， my dog does not bite.”

The woman tried to pet the dog and the dog bit her. “Ouch！” She said， “I thought you said your dog does not bite！”

The shopkeeper replied， “That is not my dog！”

跟踪导练（一）

阅读理解

Pancake Day is a special day celebrated in many countries around the world. It is always on a Tuesday in February or March and celebrated in English-speaking countries like the UK， Ireland， Australia and Canada. In some countries， like France and the USA， it is called “Mardi Gras” or “Fat Tuesday”. In other countries， like Spain， Italy or Brazil， Pancake Day is at the end of Carnival. On this day many people eat a pancake—a thin， flat cake made in a pan.

A tradition on Pancake Day in the UK is pancake racing. People run in a race with a pancake in a pan. As they run， they have to toss the pancake （throw the pancake in the air and catch it in the pan） several times. In some races people dress up in fancy clothes. The most famous pancake race takes place in a town called Olney， in the middle of England， which has been celebrating pancake races since 1445.

Pancakes are very easy to make. Try our recipe.

What you need： one cup of flour， one cup of milk， one large egg， some salt， some butter or oil， lemon juice， some sugar.

Instructions： Fill one cup with flour and put into a bowl. Fill another cup with milk and pour into the bowl. Crack （敲碎） the egg into the bowl and mix the flour， milk and egg until the mixture is smooth. Put a very small amount of butter or oil in a pan， and when it is hot， put some mixture in the pan and move the pan to make a thin pancake. After one minute hold the pan carefully and throw or toss the pancake in the air to turn it over. Now cook the pancake on the other side.

When the pancake is ready， squeeze （挤出） some lemon juice and put some sugar on it and eat it immediately. If you dont like lemon juice， eat them with jam， chocolate sauce or ice cream. Mmm， delicious！

1. In which country doesnt Pancake Day necessarily fall on Tuesday？

A. The USA. B. Canada. C. Australia. D. Brazil.

2. When was the most famous pancake race first celebrated？

A. About 450 years ago. B. 550 years ago.

C. Nearly 600 years ago. D. 700 years ago.

3. What is the correct order of making a pancake？

①Mix the flour， milk and egg.

②Put a little butter or oil in a pan.

③Cook the pancake for one minute then turn it over.

④Pour some mixture in the pan and make a thin pancake.

⑤Put one cup of flour， one cup of milk and an egg into the bowl.

A. ⑤-①-②-④-③ B. ①-⑤-③-②-④ C. ①-⑤-②-③-④ D. ⑤-③-④-①-②

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

A. How to Make a Pancake B. Pancake Day

C. The Origin of Pancake Day D. A Tradition of Pancake Day

閱读七选五

Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday. The day after it has been known as Black Friday. 1 and it has been the busiest shopping day of the year in the US since 2005.

Black Friday is a great time to go shopping. 2 The biggest one is that there are not enough low-priced items （商品）. Each store may only have a few. 3 so people stand in long lines to get them. They may wait three to four hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or computer， but not everybody can get one. Some people leave， disappointed.

4 It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it caused. In the 1960s， stores tried to rename the day “Big Friday”. It did not stick. The name “Black Friday” continued to spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay.

Now people all over the country take part in Black Friday events. 5 Stores have held Black Friday events in the UK， Australia， and Brazil since 2012. In Mexico， stores offer a weekend of discounts every year. They call it “El Buen Fin”， which means “the good weekend” in Spanish. I guess people everywhere like to buy things on sale.

A. However， there are problems.

B. These items are in great need，

C. The situation makes people worried.

D. Some Black Friday events have been crazy.

E. It is the start of the holiday shopping season，

F. It is even spreading to other parts of the world.

G. So where does the name Black Friday come from？

1. _____________   2._____________   3._____________  4._____________   5._____________

跟蹤导练（二）

完形填空

Five years ago， I took a career risk by leaving my job to work on a ship. My medical friends did their best to persuade me， saying that running away to sea would1my career. But after these years working as a junior doctor， I was willing to take the risk.

2for adventure， I boarded a ship in Singapore with 2，000 passengers and crew. To my

3 ， the hospital was well equipped， with an X-ray machine and a blood analyzer. That first voyage was a learning experience， a4schedule （日程安排） full of safety drills. There was so much new information to5 . Even remembering which uniform to wear each day was a6 . Most confused， I often forgot to7my clock when the ship crossed time zones.

As a doctor， I was8for the 600 crew， and I was on call for the entire ship. Far from9seasickness and sunburn， I had to deal with other diseases， for I have different kinds of patients. The ships medical center was10a floating emergency room， and we didnt have a team of specialists on hand for a second11 . With long and unpredictable hours， it required mental12 .

As you can guess， many of the passengers were elderly. Heart attacks dont13geography and emergency evacuations （疏散） were difficult to arrange. I could remember one such patient， who was taken off the ship halfway through the Panama Canal. After a14ride in an old ambulance， I was relieved that the patient15long enough to arrive at the hospital in Panama City.

16 ， there were several unexpected benefits of the job. I regularly17the passenger facilities. On rare days off， I18as a tour guide on trips ashore. I got to fly over Alaska in a seaplane and watched a ballet in St Petersburg.

Now， I understand being a ship doctor is not a job—its a way of19 . One year at sea became two. I lost my career ambitions，20I redefined happiness in my life.

1. A. block B. build C. ruin D. improve

2. A. Hungry B. Skillful C. Suitable D. Concerned

3. A. shock B. disappointment C. excitement D. relief

4. A. daily B. tight C. crowded D. simple

5. A. take in B. figure out C. search for D. give up

6. A. way B. risk C. challenge D. choice

7. A. watch B. repair C. check D. set

8. A. powerful B. responsible C. hopeful D. helpful

9. A. treating B. suffering C. escaping D. stopping

10. A. exactly B. particularly C. certainly D. actually

11. A. examination B. consideration C. opinion D. discussion

12. A. comfort B. communication C. toughness D. pressure

13. A. care about B. refer to C. think of D. rely on

14. A. relaxing B. boring C. promising D. terrifying

15. A. survived B. struggled C. awoke D. stuck

16. A. Steadily B. Thankfully C. Importantly D. Generally

17. A. cleaned B. fixed C. enjoyed D. protected

18. A. returned B. worked C. performed D. volunteered

19. A. confidence B. life C. experience D. success

20. A. though B. unless C. but D. or

跟蹤导练（三）

阅读理解

A

While established by Woodrow Wilson as a holiday in the United States in 1911， the practice of recognizing mothers on a specific day or time of year has spread to more than 40 countries. Heres a look at the various traditions.

France

Mothers Day in France only started in the 1950s. After World War I， it was celebrated on the last Sunday in May， unless it conflicted with the Pentecost （五旬节）. If it did， mothers were celebrated on the first Sunday of June. Regardless of the day， a traditional gift is a flower-shaped cake.

Japan

Following WWI， Mothers Day in Japan gained some popularity， and it is now celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Gifts include red or pink carnations （康乃馨） as they symbolize sweetness and purity. Children will often draw pictures of their mothers and present them to mom in addition to preparing dishes that their mothers have taught them.

Sweden

Celebrated on the last Sunday in May， the day isnt all that different from the US version. Theres breakfast in bed and homemade cards and the like. One difference is that the Swedish Red Cross collects money by selling red plastic flowers. The money from the flowers goes to mothers and children in need.

Thailand

While all mothers are recognized during Mothers Day in Thailand， the holiday is largely centered on Sirikit， the queen mother of Thailand. Mothers Day is celebrated on her birthday， August 12， and public places and households are decorated with lights and pictures of Sirikit. Flowers like jasmine are popular gifts.

1. What do Japanese children usually do for their mothers on Mothers Day？

A. Buy pictures. B. Cook meals. C. Grow flowers. D. Present cards.

2. Which country has a fixed date for Mothers Day？

A. France. B. Japan. C. Thailand. D. Sweden.

3. What does the text mainly tell us about Mothers Day？

A. The origin and development of it. B. Ways different countries celebrate it.

C. The protection of its traditions. D. Different ideas about it.

B

You are chatting with friends on the phone， but you cant help browsing （瀏览） a shopping website in the meantime. Youre eating lunch alone in the restaurant， but it only feels right when you start playing a show on your phone—as if its a necessary side dish.

We now live in a world that provides us with information. It seems unnatural to do only one thing at a time. Its as if were all suffering from what a recent article called “multitasking OCD （多任务强迫症）”.

“With news reduced to 140 characters and communication increasingly made by emojis， we have developed the ability to focus our attention on several activities and devices at the same time，” Saby Otmani， founder of the website Pulpix， once wrote. “We need lots of stimuli （刺激） to keep us interested and to fight off boredom.”

But perhaps “fighting off boredom” is not the only reason. My own obsession with multitasking mainly comes from the fact that everyone around me seems to be constantly studying. Each minute without new information feels like a waste of time. So I always have my headphones on， whether Im commuting， exercising or walking in the park. Im forever listening to something—a course on classical music， or on new media management， and heaven knows what else—just so I can keep up with the world.

People who cant stay away from social media are known as FOMO （fear of missing out）. They have to be constantly updated about what their friends are doing and saying. But Id guess that “FOFO” better describes me—“fear of falling out”. No matter what your reason， multitasking is a part of modern life. Do your best to make the most out of it.

4. Why does the author give the examples in Paragraph 1？

A. To show how busy todays life is.

B. To show that people today often feel lost.

C. To explain what “multitasking OCD” is like.

D. To explain why people like to be fashionable.

5. According to Otmani， why do people like multitasking？

A. To get away from being bored.

B. To communicate better with others.

C. To be better than the past generation.

D. To be more patient to finish one thing at a time.

6. What does the underlined word “obsession” in Paragraph 4 probably mean？

A. Interest. B. Worry. C. Understanding. D. Knowledge.

7. Why is the author crazy about multitasking？

A. She needs something to show off.

B. She is becoming more interested in her study.

C. She doesnt want to get left behind by others.

D. She thinks it is boring to do one thing at a time.

跟蹤导练（四）

完形填空

No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners through their own1 .

I learned this lesson from a（n）2many years ago. I took the head3job at a school in Baxley， Georgia. It was a small school with a weak football program.

It was a tradition for the schools old team to play against the4team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach， and they didnt even practice to5for the game. Being the coach of the new team， I was excited because I knew we were going to win， but to my disappointment we were defeated （击败）. I couldnt6I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it， I came to7that my team might not be the number one team in Georgia， but they were

8me. I had to change my9about their ability and potential.

I started doing anything I could to help them build a little10 . Most importantly， I began to treat them like11 . That summer， when the other teams enjoyed their12 ， we met every day and13passing and kicking the football.

Six months after suffering our14on the spring practice field， we won our first game and our second， and continued to15 . Finally， we faced the number one team in the state. I felt that it would be a16for us even if we lost the game. But that wasnt what happened. My boys beat the best team in Georgia， giving me one of the greatest17of my life！

From the experience I learned a lot about how the attitude of the leader can18the members of a team. Instead of seeing my boys as losers， I pushed and19them. I helped them to see themselves20 ， and they built themselves into winners.

Winners are made， not born.

1. A. memory B. labor C. efforts D. abilities

2. A. experiment B. experience C. visit D. show

3. A. operating B. editing C. teaching D. coaching

4. A. successful B. excellent C. strong D. new

5. A. cheer B. prepare C. hope D. ask

6. A. believe B. agree C. expect D. regret

7. A. realize B. claim C. permit D. demand

8. A. reacting to B. looking for C. depending on D. caring about

9. A. decision B. attitude C. conclusion D. intention

10. A. confidence B. culture C. fortune D. relationship

11. A. leaders B. partners C. winners D. learners

12. A. achievements B. vacations C. health D. honor

13. A. risked B. missed C. considered D. practiced

14. A. defeat B. decline C. accident D. mistake

15. A. relax B. improve C. expand D. attack

16. A. shame B. duty C. victory D. favor

17. A. chances B. surprises C. concerns D. offers

18. A. change B. serve C. interest D. affect

19. A. encouraged B. observed C. protected D. impressed

20. A. honestly B. individually C. calmly D. differently

跟蹤导练（五）

阅读理解

Compared with some other parts of the world， Canada is not a country with a lot of particularly flashy （隆重的） traditions—which isnt to say none exist. In general， its the aging process， and the various “key dates” that occur as a Canadian moves from babyhood to adulthood that tend to be the most celebrated and ritualized （仪式化了） moments in mainstream Canadian culture.

Canadian couples will generally announce their pregnancy with great pride to friends and family as soon as theyre aware， and its common for girlfriends of the expecting mother to organize a baby shower （a small， lighthearted house party） to honor the new mom sometime before she gives birth. Shortly after the child is born， its similarly customary for friends of the parents to visit and give at least one baby gift， usually a toy or clothes， to express congratulations.

If theres one thing Canadians love celebrating， its the anniversary of their own birth. In recent years， birthdays have risen to become one of the most tradition-rich spectacles of Canadian culture. During childhood， most parents will arrange birthday parties for their children on the special day （or the closest available weekend）， a fun excuse for the birthday boy or girl to gather up all their schoolyard friends and spend the afternoon hanging out. In their teenage years and adulthood， they begin to assume greater control over their own birthday plans.

Completing a phase of school in Canada is almost always celebrated with a fancy graduation ceremony. In their final year of high school， students will celebrate the completion of their studies with some sort of party organized by the school， usually known as “grad night”. These usually take the form of a fancy dress gala （庆典） held at a local hotel， complete with a dinner， dancing and lots of awkwardly-posed photographs.

1. Which is a birth tradition in Canada？

A. Holding a baby shower by the elders. B. Visiting the newly-born with a present.

C. Keeping the pregnancy a secret to others. D. Gathering friends and relatives for a party.

2. What can we learn about birthday celebrations in Canada？

A. Theyre popular. B. Theyre planned by parents.

C. Theyre held for the young. D. Theyre held on the day of birth.

3. What do might students usually do at their graduation ceremony？

A. Organize a party. B. Complete a study.

C. Learn photography. D. Wear fancy clothes.

4. How does the author organize the description of Canadian traditions？

A. From general features to specific. B. According to regional differences.

C. By comparing traditions worldwide. D. In the order of a childs growth process.

选词填空

用方框里单词的正确形式填空，使其句意完整。

memory confuse relax pretend hide

extend elegant book origin wander

1. The child always keeps some of his favorite things _____________ from his sister.

2. To look at them in the same way would only lead to_____________.

3. Finally， the meeting_____________from one hour to one and a half hours.

4. She always _____________ to be friendly towards everyone， so I dont like her.

5. When I saw the pictures， good_____________ came flooding back.

6. If you want tickets for the concert， please fill in this_____________form.

7. After drinking the tea， I _____________ alone about the town.

8. The collective appearance of those girls left on me an impression of high-born_____________.

9. In view of the present situations， well have to revise our_____________plan.

10. Weekends are often considered as very _____________ days.

語法填空

Do you know anyone born in the Year of the Tiger？ Are they always independent and1（energy）？ Do they have a keen sense of justice？ If so， then they are typical “tiger”. They like to act alone and always seem to have endless energy. When2（face） with justices，3against themselves or others， you can be sure Tigers will not stand aside.

In Chinese culture， tigers4（regard） as fearless creatures， so thats why in China you can see images of tigers on the walls of temples and houses to ward off disasters and danger.

Tigers have5important cultural significance not just in China， but across Asia. In the book Life of Pie， Canadian writer Yann Martel chose a tiger as the partner for Indian boy Pi on his6（survive） adventure in the Pacific Ocean.

Tigers are also one of my favorite animals. I first7（learn） about the beauty of tigers as a child， while8（watch） animal documents. My most precious toy while growing up was my toy tiger， which I still treasure dearly to this day. I love it that China has its animal zodiac system as it shows the9（connect）， understanding and respect that humans can have10animals.

1._____________ 2. _____________3._____________ 4. _____________ 5._____________

6._____________ 7._____________8. _____________ 9._____________10. _____________

跟踪导练（六）

短文改错

Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important family holiday in America. All the members of a family， no matter far away they are， will try to get together on that day. The first Thanksgiving in America takes place in October， 1621. In 1620， the group of Englishmen sailed to Massachusetts. They had expected to find a freely place to live in， so they experienced a hard winter. Half of them starved to die. The next spring， we began farming. With the help of local Indians， they had learned to plant corn and raise animals. In the autumn， the fields produced a good harvest. Filling with joy and thanks to God， they held a celebration.

书面表达

假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike写邮件给你，想了解中国的中秋节。请给他回一封邮件，介绍一下中秋节的情况，内容包括：

1.时间;

2.活动;

3.意义。

注意：

1.词数100左右;

2.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：阴历 lunar calendar;团圆 reunion。

Dear Mike，

How are you？ I am so glad to tell you something about the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Welcome to China to enjoy this festival with us one day. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours，

Li Hua

背景大鏈接

Sundry Features of Halloween

杂谈万圣节

October 31 is Halloween， one of the most popular festivals in the US， Canada and Britain. The festival began as a day to remember the dead. But nowadays its all about the carnival atmosphere when people can enjoy dressing up and scaring each other.

Halloween is one of childrens favorite nights of the year. They dress up as monsters and go to their neighbors houses， knocking on the door they shout， “Trick or treat！” Of course， people usually give them “treats”—like sweets or chocolates. But if you dont， you can expect a prank such as having your car windows soaped or your garbage cans turned over.

Halloween is also a time for masquerade parties. Witches fly in on broomsticks， while ghosts and skeletons chat on the dance floor.

A well-known Halloween tradition is to make lanterns from pumpkins， called “Jack-o-lanterns”. First， the inside of the pumpkin is removed. Then， a face is cut into the pumpkin， traditionally a smiling， devil face. Finally a candle is placed inside， and the lantern is put at the front of the house to keep evil spirits away.

Besides pumpkin cutting， “apple-bobbing” is another popular game. Several apples are put in water in a big bucket. Children have their hands tied behind their backs. They have to try to pick the apples out of the water using only their mouths. Of course， people get very wet and it is very funny to watch.

10月31日是萬圣节前夜，它是美国、加拿大和英国最受欢迎的节日之一。节日起源于对逝者的纪念。但现在已完全成了一场大狂欢，人们尽情享受着乔装打扮和互相恐吓的乐趣。

万圣节前夜是一年中孩子们最喜欢的夜晚之一。他们打扮成怪物去邻居家，敲着门大喊：“不给糖就捣蛋！”当然，人们通常会给“糖”——比如甜食或巧克力。但如果你不给，那就等着一场恶作剧吧，譬如你的车窗会被涂上肥皂或你家的垃圾桶翻倒在地。

万圣节前夜也是举办化装舞会的好时机。“女巫”坐着扫帚飞进来，“鬼怪”和“骷髅”则在舞池中窃窃私语。

众所周知的传统是万圣节前夜用南瓜做成灯笼，叫作“杰克南瓜灯”。首先，把南瓜内部掏空。然后，在南瓜上雕刻出一张面孔，通常是一张笑眯眯的魔鬼面孔。最后在南瓜内部放上一支蜡烛，并把南瓜灯放在房子前面用来吓跑那些邪恶的幽灵。

除了雕刻南瓜，“叼苹果”是另一个很流行的游戏。把几只苹果放在装满水的大水桶里。孩子们的手被绑在背后。他们只能用嘴把苹果从水里叼出来。当然了，人们会全身湿淋淋的，光看着就很有趣。