Unit 1 Face values

2023-09-14

时代英语·高二 2023年5期

关键词：文学评论孤儿定语

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.What b_______me most is that I wont be able to spare my kids enough time if I accept this well-paid job.

2.The twin sisters were i_______in appearance, so we could hardly distinguish one from the other.

3.He p_______to be interested in the topic we were discussing although he felt it so boring.

4.There is no need for you to be so s_______since it is not all your fault anyway.

5.So far, the advance of technology has b_______the pace of our lives, and requires us to learn something new every day.

6.Alice walked back to her_______(寝室) carrying her schoolbag full of homework.

7.The old man has to take_______(药丸) to control his blood pressure.

8.Its generally_______(承认) that education shouldnt be measured only by examination results.

9.A student should not_______(忽视) small errors, which might lead to serious mistakes in the future.

10.My brother_______(对……判断错误) the distance and his ball landed in the lake.

选择填空?用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空。

(make an effort?from head to toe?boost ones confidence?keep fit?a desire for)

1.The kind words from the little boys mother_______and brightened the entire night for him.

2. Her active performance on social media platforms presents_______attention.

3. You cant expect to achieve success without_______.

4._______, youd better reduce the consumption of the food high in fat and sugar.

5. The doctor examined the patient_______, hoping to find the cause of his disease.

課文语法填空

As a song inUgly Bettyputs it, “Its a pretty persons world”. Jade is a girl___1___would love to look good. Now she becomes___2___(addict) to selfies and every day spends hours___3___(edit) her selfies, posting them and eagerly checking her phone a hundred times for___4___(comment).

Anthony had never really cared about his appearance until last month his roommates registered him for a TV programme,A New You. For the first time in his life he saw___5___(he) as a handsome and well-presented young man. At that moment, he perceived that external beauty isnt6___(total) worthless, for it can be an expression of our personalities.

Ever since Emma was little, she___7___(be) larger than other girls. Her anxiety drove her to try every means possible___8___(lose) weight, including dieting and weight-loss pills. Influenced by a plus-size model, Tess Holliday, she realised that her health, mental and physical, is the most important thing.

Dr Hart thinks obsessive online photo editing indicates a lack of self-confidence and a desire for attention. Its true that inner beauty is very important,___9___external beauty shouldnt be completely overlooked. Being healthy is beautiful, and we should wear that beauty___10___ confidence.

1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______

6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______

能力提升

阅读理解

Esther Mentzer was born in New York. Her upbringing was a modest (朴素的) one; her father owned a hardware store. Much of her time was spent in trying to make ends meet in the hardware store.

It was while working in this store that Esther got her first taste of business. Until World War Ⅰ, Esther had always wanted to be an actress, dreaming of her “name in lights, flowers, handsome men”.

After the War, Esthers uncle, John Schotz came to live with the family. This would prove to be a turning point in the young Esthers life. Schotz was a chemist who had devoted most of his life to creating “secret” skincare products. Esther joined him.

In 1930, she married Joseph Lauder and her name became Estee Lauder, when she was 22 years old. Lauders dreams had never quite subsided (消退) and her husband supported her. In 1946, the two finally decided to go official, and Estee Lauder Cosmetics (化妝品) was founded.

She believed that beauty is an attitude, and when you look after yourself properly, it would be a winning attitude. If you looked beautiful on the outside, Lauder believed you would feel beautiful on the inside, and from there, the possibilities are endless.

Estee Lauder died in 2004, but her contribution is remembered. Today Estee Lauder is a recognized brand name in over 110 countries. “Why are all brides beautiful?” she asked. “Because on their wedding day they care about how they look. There are no ugly women—only women who dont care or who dont believe theyre attractive.” Beauty is a state of mind and Lauder believed that her products could help anyone achieve that state of mind.

1.What did Esther dream to be when she was young?

A. An actress. B. A businesswoman. C. A saleswoman. D. A chemist.

2.From whom did Esther first learn about cosmetics?

A. Her uncle. B. Her father. C. Her husband. D. Her mother.

3.How old was Esther when she passed away?

A. 86. B. 96. C. 106. D. 110.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Modesty Is the Start of Success &nbs

A. So, what is real beauty?

B. Why is inner beauty more important?

C. The beauty looked at with eyes doesnt last forever.

D. That isnt because they seem to be cleverer than others.

E. There seems to be an increase in popularity of plastic surgery.

F. After she learned that, she changed her attitude and made friends again.

G. So, I believed I had to be beautiful if I wanted to become a great person.

1._______2._______3._______4._______5._______

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.If you pretend_______(know) what you dont know, youll only make a fool of yourself.

2.Its not a problem_______we can win the battle; its just a matter of time.

3.To explain these confusing_______(find), he referred to the theory overlooked previously.

4.The whole argument is based on the wrong_______(assume) that external beauty overweighs the inner beauty in any case.

5.The boy has acknowledged_______(fail) to get his task completed in time just because he has been playing games.

6.He spent all his_______(save) buying an apartment in the center of the city.

7.I made many basic experiments_______secret, and have been satisfied with them.

8._______(boost) the economy of the suburb, the government has invited many famous companies to build factories there.

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。

It is true___1___experiences are acquired through our journey of life.___2___we believe and3___we look at things and people around us are based on all our experiences in life. Despite the fact___4___things and life are the way they are, we all have different opinions and beliefs about everything and everybody. Other people have opinions about us as well. But___5___really matters is the opinion we have about ourselves. You choose to accept and follow___6___other people believe, but___7___you want to become yourself is for you to decide.

By living a life as it is and being yourself, you create an image about what you value most and who you admire most. You should remember___8___important it is to be yourself.___9___you are and how you feel are determined by the image that you create about yourself. It reminds you___10___you are standing in life. In short, you are as happy or sad as you see yourself.

1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______

6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______

完形填空

I met my art teacher Ms J in the seventh grade and she changed me.

In her first class, she encouraged us to___1___what art meant. During discussion on facial structure and paintings, she___2___the “golden ratio (黄金比例)”, a beauty standard, and explained how DaVinci applied it to his works to___3___they were visually attractive.

I couldnt help but think if my___4___had been measured against the “golden ratio”, my score would have been___5.

I was born with a facial defect and my face looked___6. After regular appointments with___7, my face was changed many times with little improvement. I___8___seeing myself in the mirror.

Peoples curious expressions kept telling me that I was___9. Worse still, my photo appeared in a magazine with big letters “Face similar to work of Picasso” right below. I felt___10.

I told Ms J about my___11___and how my face was compared to Picassos painting.

“Art isnt about what you see but about what you___12.” She comforted me and told me that our unique appearances were our signatures that we left in the world, which set us apart and made us___13. And then she showed me a___14___of an old man. “You see, DaVinci doesnt look too pretty, but his works___15___beauty on us,” she added.

I was___16___by her words, and I wondered why I had never thought this way.

“Being compared to Picasso may seem like a shame, but its a(n)___17. You are unique.”

Today, when I look into the___18, I will remember the words of my teacher, and I get to know my appearance is my___19.

It takes me years to___20___that beauty is more than a cold calculation (計算).

1. A. record B. explain C. explore D. master

2. A. considered B. introduced C. questioned D. recalled

3. A. ensure B. pretend C. prove D. understand

4. A. weight B. head C. height D. face

5. A. low B. common C. high D. strange

6. A. serious B. scary C. pale D. angry

7. A. doctors B. artists C. teachers D. actors

8. A. remembered B. imagined C. kept D. hated

9. A. dangerous B. sensitive C. different D. self-critical

10. A. nervous B. ashamed C. curious D. frightened

11. A. sufferings B. dreams C. choices D. risks

12. A. find B. plan C. hear D. feel

13. A. proud B. smart C. beautiful D. comfortable

14. A. painting B. portrait C. book D. diary

15. A. force B. focus C. base D. impress

16. A. amused B. reminded C. touched D. confused

17. A. honor B. victory C. relief D. excuse

18. A. matter B. mirror C. window D. future

19. A. chance B. stress C. art D. pain

20. A. forget B. complain C. observe D. realize

语法填空

Based onThe New York Timesbest-seller, the filmWondertells the inspiring and heart-warming story of August Pullman and emphasizes the___1___(important) of being brave, kind and righteous.

August was born with facial defects that, up until now,___2___(prevent) him from going to an ordinary school. When he enters the local fifth grade, he comes up against some difficult___3___(challenge). After all, starting a new school life is hard enough without having to deal with bullies (恃强凌弱者) and constant stares due to not___4___(look) as “typical” as everybody else on top of that. Although with bizarre appearance, August is fun, clever and generous, and the kids___5___call him “the monster” actually have the most to gain from his friendship. Despite his initial struggle to fit in with the other kids and lack___6___confidence, August persists (堅持), and he___7___(reward) at the end. A page every kid should take from his book is that people who are nice to everyone usually end up being much___8___(happy) themselves. In the movie, Augusts family, new classmates, and even the larger community all make efforts___9___(find) compassion and acceptance, which sets___10___good example for us, showing us that we should choose to be kind and inclusive to people like August.

1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______

6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______

Section Ⅲ Developing ideas

基础训练

单词填空?用所给词的适当形式填空。

1.The researchers said their _______ would help other scientists _______ causes and possible treatments for the disease. (find)

2.You _______ she was right. How can you prove that your _______ is reasonable? (assume)

3.The single mother was aware that her _______ were not enough to support the big family, so she thought of _______ more from her pay. (save)

4.She is a _______ who works with children who have _______ problems. (psychology)

5.The local government refused _______ the problem, but the people wanted an _______ of its existence. (acknowledge)

6.As we all know, Mo Yan, a famous _______, wrote many excellent _______ and won the Nobel Prize in Literature. (novel)

单句表达?根据括号内提示翻译句子。

1. 在大部分國家，孩子常常被比作花朵。（be compared to）

2. 我们在哪儿可以查到他的地址还是个问题。（where引导主语从句）

3. 我试图说服他支持我的行动。（attempt to）

4. 她买了所有需要的东西后回家了。（with + 宾语 + 宾语补足语）

5. 她一生中从来没有尝过比这更好吃的东西。（否定词位于句首的部分倒装句）

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）。

(pretend?acknowledge?beyond ones comprehension?be fascinated by

remind sb of sth?Its not surprising that…?Never have/did I…?What matters most is… )

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能力提升

阅读理解

Where do you find beauty? One American photographer is finding beauty in unexpected places. And a new documentary about his work might help change the traditional standards of “who” is beautiful.

Rick Guidotti put aside his career as a fashion photographer to turn his lens to people living with genetic, physical and behavioral differences. He said what changed his perception of beauty was a chance encounter with an albino (患白化病的) girl.

“As an artist, I dont see beauty just on covers of magazines. I see it everywhere. So it was my initial intention that opened my eyes a little wider,” said Guidotti.

Guidotti has created Positive Exposure, a not-for-profit organization that uses photography and video to transform public perceptions and promote a world where differences are celebrated. Guidotti and Positive Exposure are featured in a new documentary called On Beauty.

The cast and crew recently hosted a screening at Georgetown University in Washington. One of the women featured in the film is Jayne Waithera. “I never thought I was beautiful because nobody said that to me, but meeting him was my profound moment. I remember that particular day he took my picture and I felt so good like I felt theres somebody who really loves me and sees me for who I am,” said Waithera.

The documentary is the idea of producer Joanna Rudnick. After seeing Guidottis photos, she decided to tell his story. Rudnick and Guidotti are traveling from city to city to promote On Beauty. “As we travel from community to community, were taking photographs and were encouraging individuals with a positive sense of who they are. Theyre seeing beauty in their reflection but were also encouraging their families and they in turn are encouraging their communities as well,” said Guidotti.

1. What made Guidotti change his understanding of beauty?

A. An albino girl. B. His job as a fashion photographer.

C. Influence from his co-workers. D. The beauty on the covers of magazines.

2. What can we learn about Positive Exposure?

A. It promotes awareness of beauty. B. It brings advantages to Guidotti.

C. It makes documentaries more popular. D. It welcomes differences in the world.

3. What can we learn from what Waithera said?

A. Pictures of beauty were popular with people.

B. What she experienced has shaped her life greatly.

C. It was good for people to appreciate the real beauty.

D. Photographs gave people a positive sense of society.

4. What word can best describe Guidotti?

A. Talented. B. Generous. C. Determined. D. Independent.

Spanish fashion brand Zara sparked a fierce debate after releasing its latest campaign featuring a Chinese model with freckles. Actually, there are some different beauty standards between the East and the West.

In East Asia, freckles might be considered a “destructive (毀灭性的) weakness” for celebrities, especially actors or singers. Generally speaking, freckles are more likely to appear if people are out in the sun frequently, and most East Asian women avoid the sun as best they can.

Having freckles, instead, is a trademark for unconventional beauty in the Western world, and some call freckles “angel kisses”. For most Westerners, having freckles is no longer just something you have to live with; instead, it is something to be desired. After all, not everyone is lucky enough to have freckles.

When it comes to skin colors, it seems Western and Chinese beauty standards dontsee eye-to-eye. Many Chinese think girls who have fair skin are more beautiful. However, many Westerners think girls with tanned skin are prettier.

Young, girly feature or hot and mature feature? Women with cute, girly features to some degree represent Asias beauty standards. Most women in Asia try their best to stay young accordingly. Unlike Chinese girls, Western girls think a more mature look shows independence and uniqueness. The superhero Wonder Woman is an ideal type for most.

As ties continue to grow between China and the West, it is unavoidable that these beauty standards develop. But one thing is for sure—no matter how you look, you are who you are, and that should be satisfaction enough.

5. What do most Western people think of having freckles?

A. It is something unbearable. B. It is a destructive weakness.

C. It is something to wish for. D. It is a symbol of traditional beauty.

6. What does the underlined phrase “see eye-to-eye” mean in Paragraph 4?

A. Have the same opinion. B. Recognize their strengths.

C. Misunderstand each other. D. Argue against one another.

7. Why do Western girls prefer to appear mature?

A. They are eager to grow up. B. They want to look independent and unique.

C. They hope to gain popularity in Asia. D. They admire Wonder Woman very much.

8. What is the text mainly about?

A. What Zaras beauty standard is. B. Why Chinese people dont like freckles.

C. What causes the different beauty standards. D. How Easterners and Westerners think of beauty.

完形填空

Society has certain standards for beauty. But Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc, who spent nearly four years___1___photos of women from around the world, is___2___these standards.

She believes that beauty can___3___many forms. “Beauty just means being yourself,” Noroc said. “I think we just have to___4___ourselves as we are and dont___5___need to change.”

Noroc has___6___to more than 50 countries since a trip to Africa in 2013, which greatly___7___ her. She published a book in 2017 calledThe Atlas of Beauty: Women of the World in 500 Portraitsto show how many different kinds of___8___there are in the world. A new edition of her book has recently caused heated___9___on social media.

From a struggling Russian dancer to a talkative cafe owner in New York, Norocs___10___ would often engage her in deep___11. Noroc found out what moves them, and what their daily12___and joys are. “Wherever I go, its the women that carry culture and traditions of a place. I___13___try to focus on womens stories, how they face challenges and___14___them,” Noroc said.

Her___15___with Ala, a student at a self-defense school in Jordan called “She Fighter”, left a(n) ___16___impression on her. Wearing a white hijab (頭巾), Ala raises her clenched fists as she looks into the___17. Noroc describes She Fighter as “the first self-defense school for women in the Arab world”, and writes, “I___18___an amazing cause and a splendid sisterhood.”

In Iran, Noroc met Norocmet Farnoush, a woman who lives in two worlds. In one she is an economist, by profession. In the other, she is an artist, because this is her___19. For Noroc, the womens beauty lies in how___20___and comfortable they appear while just being themselves.

1. A. shooting B. comparing C. drawing D. collecting

2. A. stressing B. challenging C. appreciating D. setting

3. A. take on B. lead to C. aim at D. go for

4. A. remember B. improve C. express D. keep

5. A. physically B. entirely C. necessarily D. usually

6. A. appealed B. traveled C. adjusted D. referred

7. A. calmed B. satisfied C. amazed D. inspired

8. A. beauty B. devotion C. love D. friendship

9. A. comprehension B. participation C. discussion D. presentation

10. A. subjects B. friends C. visitors D. fans

11. A. understanding B. memory C. thought D. conversation

12. A. desires B. struggles C. records D. routines

13. A. obviously B. originally C. really D. readily

14. A. share B. predict C. overcome D. accept

15. A. trip B. appointment C. conflict D. encounter

16. A. lasting B. general C. annoying D. normal

17. A. book B. camera C. cafe D. screen

18. A. expected B. discovered C. explained D. created

19. A. contribution B. achievement C. decision D. enthusiasm

20. A. elegant B. courageous C. natural D. patient

Writing

話题表达指导

话题介绍

话题：文学评论。要求学生对某部文学作品进行介绍并表达对作品的理解和认识。

建议体裁：夹叙夹议。

注意事项：文学评论一般是对某部文学作品的名称、作者、主要内容、故事情节等进行叙述，并发表自己的感受或评论。另见下表：

题例导学

题目

你校英语报拟开展“我最喜欢的英语文学作品”征文活动。请你根据内容提示，写一篇《雾都孤儿》（Oliver Twist）的文学评论。内容如下：

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：孤儿 orphan，身份 identity

思路引导1·要点分析

1. 基本信息：作品名称、作者和类型等；

2. 内容简介：介绍故事背景、故事情节、人物角色等。

3. 感受或评价：阐述作品的意义或发表自己的评论。

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.Charles Dickens写了很多著名的小说，其中我最喜欢《雾都孤儿》。（“介词 + 关系代词”引导定语从句）

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2.Oliver Twist是一个孤儿，他被扔到一个满是贫穷和罪恶的环境中。（形容词短语作后置定语，poverty and crime）

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3.在好心人的帮助下，Oliver Twist查明了身世并获得了幸福。（介词短语作状语）

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4.虽然Oliver Twist的成长环境充满黑暗，但他始终保持内心的善良。（although引导让步状语从句）

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5.这部小说将给读者留下深刻的印象。（leave a/an… impression on）

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思路引导3·连句成篇

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范例展示

Charles Dickens, a great English writer, wrote many famous novels, among whichOliver Twist is my favorite.

The hero of this novel is Oliver Twist, an orphan, who is thrown into an environment full of poverty and crime. He suffers a lot. In the end, with warm-hearted peoples help, Oliver Twists identity is found out and he gains happiness. Although the environment Oliver Twist grows in is dark, he is always very kind. The novelOliver Twist, which makes people understand the truth of being a man, will leave a deep impression on readers. It is one of the most popular and highly regarded novels in English literature.

话题表达

某英文杂志的“Literary Review”栏目正向高中生征稿。请你为你喜爱的一本小说写一篇评论并投稿。内容包括：

1. 小说的基本信息；

2. 内容简介；

3. 你的评论。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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Section Ⅳ Presenting ideas

核心短语与句型回顾

短语