牛津高中英语必修一单元一课文阅读和语法填空练习

牛津高中英语必修一单元一课文阅读和语法填空练习

课文阅读

Realizing your potential

Hello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.

I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge, and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.

“What is potential?”you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person.

To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our  school facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports.

Of equal importance are good study habit, useful skills and a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.

As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud.

1.What challenges will students face at senior high school?

A. A new school, new knowledge and new ways of learning.

B. New teachers, new classmates and new subjects.

C. A new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking.

D. New classrooms, new clubs and new activities.

2.What does the headmaster have confidence in?

A. He is confident in students’abilities to study well at senior high school.

B. He is confident in students’abilities to do good jobs in all kinds of clubs.

C. He is confident in students’abilities to realize their potentials.

D. He is confident in students’abilities to make a difference to their families, communities and their country.

3.What school resources are mentioned in the speech?

A. Classes, teachers and classmates, school facilities and activities.

B. Sports grounds, dining-halls, clubs and computer centres.

C. School campus, library, swimming-pool and teaching-buildings.

D. Classroom buildings, sports and games, clubs and activities.

4.What positive attitude should students develop?

A. Study hard to achieve higher grades than others.

B. Do their best to win others’respect.

C. Form good learning habits and be responsible for realizing their potential.

D. Look on the bright side and not lose hope in time of difficulties.

5.What is the purpose of the headmaster’s speech?

A. To introduce the new school, new teachers and new classmates.

B. To welcome the new students and prepare them for the coming three-year journey.

C. To inform the new students of new ways of learning at senior high school.

D. To tell the new students how to get along well with others.

Keys 1--5CDADB

School life in the UK

Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China.

The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and business.

The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name.

I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasn’t able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was usedto, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time.

During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lot of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but Istill missed my mum’s cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school’s huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass.

After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.

I was glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can’t wait for Daniel to visit China.

1.Which of the following is not included in the aspects of school life in the UK?

A. Subjects, homework, timetable, teachers, classmates.

B. Activities, host family, food, entertainment.

C. Timetable, teachers, classmates, class size, classmates.

D. Teaching buildings, students’parents, living conditions, life styles.

2.There are only _____ students in most classes in the senior high schools in the UK.

A. about 15    B. about 20   C. about 25   D. about 30

3._______ is very important in the senior high schools in the UK.

A. English learning   B. Technology class C.Class discussionD. Doing homework

4.Which of the following was not among the reasons why learning in English was a challenge for the writer?

A. The amount of the writer’s English words is small.

B. The writer has to take part in class discussion.

C. The writer can not express himself clearly in English.

D. The writer’slanguage skills improved over time.

Keys 1--4DBCD

课文拓展语法填空

My New School Life in High School

Entering high school marked a significant milestone in my life. The transition from junior middle school to high school brought both excitement (1)____ challenges. My new school life is filled with opportunities to grow (2)____(academic), socially, and personally.

The campus is much larger than my previous school, and the classrooms are equipped (3)_____ modern facilities. The teachers are knowledgeable and supportive, encouraging us to think critically and explore our interests. I’ve joined a few clubs, such as the debate team and the art club, (4)____ have allowed me to meet like-minded peers and develop new skills.

(5)____(balance) academics and extracurricular activities is a learning problem I try to solve. The workload is heavier, (6)____ I’ve started managing my time better by creating a study schedule. My classmates are (7)____(friend), and we often collaborate on group projects, which has helped me build teamwork skills.High school has also taught me the (8)____(important) of resilience(适应能力). There are moments of stress, especially during exams, but I’ve learned to stay focused and seek help when (9)____(need). 

Overall, my new school life is shaping me (10)____ a more confident and well-rounded individual, and I’m happy with my new life in high school.

1.and 2.academically 3.with 4.which 5.Balancing 6.but 7.friendly 8.importance 9.needed 10.into

课文篇章结构及检测

Reading

Realizing your potential

Hello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.

I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge, and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.

“What is potential?”you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person.

To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our  school facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports.

Of equal importance are good study habit, useful skills and a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.

As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud.

文章的段落大意：

Para 1: Welcome to senior high school.

Para 2: What is senior high school life like?

Para 3: What is your potential?

Para 4: How to realize your potential?

Para 5: What equal important things should you do to realize your potential?

Para 6: You alone are responsible for realizing your great potential.

文章的篇章结构及词汇填空：

1.Opening

Today is the start of a new term, of a three-year journey and of a (1)_____ future.

2.Body

A.Importance of senior high school:(1)Lead to a world full of (2)____. 

(2)Open the door to your (3)____.  

B.(4)_____ of potential: Potential is your natural ability (5)____ can be developed when you try hard enough.   

C.(6)____ to realize your potential:(1)Make the most of school resources.

(2)Good study habit, useful skills and a positive attitude are (7)_____ important.

3.Conclusion

A.You need to make a (8)____ effort to train your mind and develop your (9)_____.

B.You alone are (10)_____ for realizing your potential.

1.promising/beautiful/wonderful/hopeful 2.challenges 3.potential 4.Definition/Explanation 5.that/which 6.Ways/How 7.equally 8.continuous/constant/nonstop 9.character 10.responsible

Extended reading

School life in the UK

Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China.

The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and business.

The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name.

I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasn’t able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was usedto, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time.

During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lot of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but Istill missed my mum’s cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school’s huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass.

After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.

I was glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can’t wait for Daniel to visit China.

完成下面的词汇填空(每空一词)

School life in the UK

School timetable: The school day begins at 9 a.m. and (1)_____ last until 4 p.m.

Subjects: Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. They must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They can also choose (2)____ History, Art and business, etc.

Class size：There are only about (3)____ students in most classes.

Class discussion: It is very (4)______.

Homework: There is not as much homework in the UK (5)____ in China, but it is still challenging.

School lunch: There are a lot of (6)____ for school lunches, including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings.

Clubs: There are many clubs to join after school.

1.lessons/classes 2.from 3.20/twenty 4.important/significant/vital 5.as 6.options/choices 

课文缩读(根据句境、所给词提示完成单词填空，每空一词)

When you choose to enter your ideal senior high school, you start your three-year journey and your (1)____(promise) future. (2)____ is senior high school life like? A new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. Here you will meet opportunities as well as (3)_____. When you rise (4)____ these challenges, you will have opportunities to acquire much knowledge and enjoy (5)_____(person) growth. So it is important for you to realize your potential----your natural ability when you try hard enough.

In order to (6)____(full) realize your potential, you should make full (7)____ of your school resources----take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and schoolmates, make the most of your school facilities, join various (8)____(club) and take an active part in different sports. What is equally important is (9)____ you should develop your good study habits. Remember: make efforts to improve your (10)_____(communicate) and problem-solving skills; always look on the positive side and never lose hope even in difficult situations.

(11)___ Lao-Tzu wisely said,“A journey of thousand miles begins with a single step.”You need to make a (12)____(continue) effort to train mind and develop your character. Senior high school will enable you to learn and grow. Be confident and do your best.

1.promising 2.What 3.challenges 4.to 5.personal 6.fully 7.use 8.clubs 9.that 10.communication(s) 11.As 12.continuous