M: I have an idea. Let’s go out and see a movie. (7) W: You’re right. (7) I can’t take this anymore. Text 7
W: The driver said the bus leaves in five minutes. I think I’ve got everything… (8)
M: Here, don’t forget your backpack. (8)
W: Oh, right! Thanks for carrying it. Hey, it was great to meet you. I hope our paths cross again.
M: I’m sure they will. You’re a great chess player, by the way. (9) W: Thanks! You are, too. (9)
M: Not as good as my classmate Anish. It’s too bad he didn’t make it into the championship. (10) If he had gotten in, though, I would have missed getting a spot and the chance to play against you. (9)
W: Yeah, better luck next time for him. It was a great game, wasn’t it? You almost got me in the end… (9)
M: Don’t remind me. I made a big mistake. Well, see you at the next competition? W: You bet! Text 8
M: Hey, Alison? Do you think you can pay for the cab? I don’t have any cash on me right now.
W: No problem. I can just put it on my card… Oh, no! Where is it? (11)
M: When was the last time you used it? I remember seeing you take it out to pay for our movie tickets.
W: No, that was my other one. It must have been when we ate. I probably never picked it up after we paid our bill. (12)
M: Here, use my phone. I still have their number on my phone from when I made the reservation.
W: What’s your security password?
M: 7782. Just press recent calls. It should be the first number.
W: Hello, my name is Alison Swan. I was there about half an hour ago, and I left
something on the table… Yes, I have it in my wallet. It says I was sitting at table twelve… (13) You do? That’s great! Thank you very much. I’ll be in shortly. M: So, they have it? W: Yes. What a relief! Text 9
M: I need your advice on something, Michelle. W: Sure, what is it?
M: I heard you speak more than one language, and I was wondering if you had any tips for me. How did you become so fluent in English?
W: It took a lot of hard work, but I was lucky enough to move to Canada when I was really young. It also helped that I already had some relatives from France living here who could help me. What are you trying to learn? (14)
M: Well, I’m taking Spanish right now. (14) My grades are at the top of the class, but I plan to go to a university in Spain in the future. (15) W: What seems to be the problem?
M: Class is easy. I’m not that worried about my reading level, and the basic conversation isn’t an issue. But how will I be able to write essays at the college level? (16)
W: You just need to study more than what you learn in class. M: You mean like paying someone to teach me on the weekends?
W: I mean you should read Spanish books, newspapers and other academic materials you can get your hands on. M: Good idea.
W: You also should try joining chat rooms with native speakers. It’s totally free. I’ll give you a list of websites you can check out. (17) M: Thanks. That would be a big help. (17) Text 10 (第18题为总结题)
Many parents and teachers are concerned about children’s lack of activities, but not all know what can be done about it. One school principal, however, came up with a creative solution. Zhang Pengfei, head of a school in northern China, decided
to change the daily exercise program and get his students moving by teaching them a modern dance routine. (19) The headmaster and 700 pupils of the school now perform the 30-minute routine every day at break time. When a video of the dance was shown on social media, it became a big hit. Since 1951, primary, middle and high schools in China have required pupils to undertake a workout every day. It involves instructions shouted out over speakers. But Zhang has decided to break with tradition, with pupils and staff members performing the dance routine instead. He first discovered the routine at a public square and decided to learn it himself. He never imagined the video would attract so much interest across the world. On one site it received more than 250 million views. Weight problems among children are on the rise in China. It’s estimated that 28% of Chinese children will be overweight by 2030. Zhang’s introduction of a daily dance routine may be a step in the right direction. (20)
★ workout:锻炼 阅读B篇参考
览万物之芳华,发开放之强音。第二届中国国际进口博览会于11月5日至10日在上海举行,这是推进新一轮高水平对外开放,为世界经济发展注入正能量的重大举措。 1. China International Import Expo 中国国际进口博览会 2. feedback n. 反馈的意见
The teacher will give you feedback on the test. 老师会对你的测验提供反馈信息。 3. upgrade n. 升级
equipment which needs expensive upgrades 需要进行昂贵升级的设备。 4. comeback n. 复出 make a comeback 再度流行 5. strike a deal 成交,达成协议
长难句分析 1. China International Import Expo which takes place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10 is regarded as a significant move to further open the Chinese market to the world as it provides new channels for countries and regions in trade exchanges and opportunities to enhance cooperation.
【分析】句子主干为“China International Import Expo is regarded as a move”。“which” 引导定语从句,修饰先行词“China International Import Expo”;“as”引导原因状语从
句。
【翻译】中国国际进口博览会于11月5日至10日在上海举行,这是中国进一步向世界开放市场的重要举措,因为它为各国和各地区提供了新的贸易交流渠道和加强合作的机会。 2. According to Chen Wenxuan, who is in charge of the trade in services exhibition area, one of the seven main areas consisting of the 30,000-square-meter exhibition space, more exhibitors have shown a commitment to creating a better exhibition for the event, after learning about or personally benefiting from the positive feedback during the first one.
【分析】句子主干为“exhibitors have shown a commitment”。“who”引导定语从句,修饰先行词“Chen Wenxuan”;“one of the seven…exhibition space”是对“the trade in services exhibition area”的解释说明;“to creating a better exhibition for the event”是“commitment”的后置定语;“after learning about…during the first one”作时间状语。
【翻译】服务贸易展区(七大主要展区之一,占地面积30000平方米)负责人陈文璇表示,更多的参展企业在首次进博会积极反馈中学习并获益后,致力于为此次活动创造更好的展品。 3. Tian Ye, who is responsible for the equipment exhibition area, added that more exhibitors are ready to take advantage of the expo, which serves as a rising platform for countries and companies to show their latest innovation results and developments, so they can establish a connection and ideally strike a deal with purchasers. 【分析】句子主干为“Tian Ye added”。“who”引导定语从句,修饰先行词“Tian Ye”;“that”引导宾语从句;宾语从句是由主句“more exhibitors are ready to…developments,”和“so”引导的结果状语从句“they can establish a connection… purchasers”组成,其主句中的“which”引导定语从句,修饰先行词“the expo”。 【翻译】装备展区负责人田野补充说,更多的参展商准备利用进博会这个让各国和企业展示最新的创新成果新兴平台,建立与采购商之间的联系并完美成交。 知识拓展
中国国际进口博览会(China International Import Expo,简称CIIE)
2018年11月5日至10日,第一届中国国际进口博览会在国家会展中心(上海)举行。中国国际进口博览会由中华人民共和国商务部和上海市人民政府主办,旨在坚定支持贸易自由化和经济全球化、主动向世界开放市场。