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外刊阅读搞定高考英语必备基本词汇01
Every Kid Needs a Champion
主题：人与自我（生活与学习）
I have spent my entire life teaching.There are many reasons why kids struggle to learn,and for the most part we know
why they do.But one of the reasons that we rarely discuss is the value and importance ofhuman connection—relationships.
No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.George Washington says all learning is to understand
relationships.Everyone has been affected by a teacher or an adult.
I have had classes whose levels have been so low that I have cried.I wondered,"How am I going to take this group,in nine
months,from where they are to where they need to be?And it was difficult.How do I raise their self-esteem and their academic
abilities at the same time?”
One year I came up with a bright idea.I told my students,"You were chosen to be in my class because I am the best teacher
and you are the best students.They put us together so we could show everybody else how to do it.”
One ofthe students said,“Really?”
I said,"Really.We have to show other classes how to do it.When we walk down the hall,people will notice us.So you can't make
noise."And I gave them a saying:“I was somebody when I came.I'll be a better somebody when I leave."And they said
excitedly,“Yeah!”
One day I gave a quiz with 20 questions.A student missed 18.I put a“+2”on his paper and a big smiley face.He
said,“Ma'am,is this an F?”I said,"Yes."
He said,"Then why'd you put a smiley face on it?”I said,"Because you got two right.You didn't miss them all.And when we
review this,aren't you going to do even better?”He said,“Yes,I will do better.”
Teaching and learning should bringjoy.How powerful would our world be ifwe had kids who were not afraid to take risks and
who had a champion?Every child deserves a champion,an adult who will never give up on them,who understands the power of
connection,and who insiststhat they become the best that they can possibly be.
一、阅读练习
1.What can we learn about the students mentioned in this passage?
A.They were chosen to be in the class.
B.They were the best students in the school.
C.They didn't believe the teacher's white lie.
D.Their academic performance was bad at the beginning.
2.On the quiz,the boy gotof the questions correct(if the full score is 100%).
A.10%
B.20%
C.90%
D.18%
3.The teacher drew a big smiley face in order to
A.laugh at the boy's failure on the quiz
B.motivate the boy to do better next time
C.express satisfaction with the boy's progress
D.give reward to the boy's excellent performance
4.The word“champion”in the last paragraph possibly means
A.a teacher who only cares about good students
B.a good example set by the teacher for students
C.a teacher who understands and supports students
D.an excellent student who can motivate other students
二、词汇学习
spend/spend/v.花费(时间、金钱等);度过；消耗
搭配：spend time/money(in)doing sth.花费时间/金钱做某事
例句：He spent all his savings on books.他把所有积蓄都花在了买书上。
entire/in'tarə(r)/adj.全部的，整个的
例句：After the storm,the entire village worked together to rebuild the damaged houses.
暴风雨过后，整个村庄齐心协力重建受损的房屋。
拓展：entirely adv.完全地，彻底地
teach/ti:tʃ/v.教，讲授
搭配：teach sb.to do sth.教某人做某事
例句：He decided to teach basic computer skills to elderly residents at the community center.
他决定在社区中心教老年居民基本的电脑技能。
拓展：teacher n.教师
struggle/'strngl/v./n.奋斗，努力；挣扎
搭配：struggle to do sth.努力做某事
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例句：Many students struggle with complex math problems,but practice can build confidence.
许多学生苦于解决复杂的数学问题，但练习能建立信心。
discuss/dɪ'skʌs/v.讨论,商议
搭配：discuss sth.with sb.与某人讨论某事
例句：During the meeting,the team will discuss possible solutions to reduce plastic waste.
会议期间，团队将讨论减少塑料垃圾的可行方案。
importance/ɪm'pɔ:tns/n.重要性
搭配：be of great importance
例句：We must understand the importance of protecting the environment.我们必须明白保护环境的重要性。
significant/sIg'nIfIkənt/adj.重要的;有意义的；显著的
例句：The discovery of penicillin was a significant breakthrough in medical history.
青霉素的发现是医学史上的重大突破。
拓展：significance/sɪg'nɪfɪkəns/n.重要性;意义
significantly/sg'nɪɪfIkəntli/adv.显著地;重要地
learning/'lɜːnɪŋ/n.学习;学识
例句：“Active learning”helps students understand concepts deeply by engaging them in discussions and experiments.
“主动学习”通过让学生参与讨论和实验来帮助他们深入理解概念。
without/wɪ'ðaʊt/prep.没有,无;不(做某事)
例句：Without proper preparation,even the brightest students may fail to achieve their goals.
没有充分的准备，即使最聪明的学生也可能无法实现目标。
low/ləʊ/adj.低的,矮的;不足的
例句：The battery is running low,so the devices witches to power-saving mode.
电池电量不足，因此设备切换至省电模式。
group/gru:p/n.组,团体,群
例句：After the field trip,our study group created a detailed report with photos.
实地考察后,我们学习小组制作了一份包含照片的详细报告。
difficult/'dIfIkəlt/adj.困难的,艰难的
例句：The listening test became increasingly difficult with faster dialogues.听力测试随着对话语速加快而变得越来越难。
拓展：difficulty/'dɪfɪkəlti/n.困难;难题
raise/rez/v.提高;举起;筹集;养育
搭配：raise money 筹款
例句：Farmers raise chickens and ducks in the countryside to supply fresh eggs.农民在乡下饲养鸡鸭，以供应新鲜鸡蛋。
ability/ə'bɪləti/n.能力;才能
例句：He has the ability to solve this difficult problem.他有能力解决这个难题。
拓展：able/'eɪbl/adj.能,能够;有能力的
unable/ʌn'eɪbl/adj.未能,无法
bright/braIt/adj.明亮的;乐观的;聪明的
例句：The bright sunlight filled the room with warmth.明亮的阳光让房间充满了温暖。
拓展：brightly/'braItli/adv.明亮地
saying/'seɪɪŋ/n.谚语,格言
例句：There is an old saying,“Practice makes perfect.”有一句古老的谚语:“熟能生巧。”
quiz/kwɪz/n.小测验;问答比赛
例句：After the quiz,the teacher asked us to swap papers for peer grading.测验后,老师让我们交换试卷进行互评。
paper/'peɪpə(r)/n.纸;论文;试卷
例句：Her research paper on climate change earned top marks.她关于气候变化的研究论文上获得了最高分。
拓展：paperwork/ˈpeɪpəwɜːk/n.文书工作;资料
review/rɪ'vju:/v./n.复习;评论
例句：Before the exam,we will review all key concepts from the textbook.考试前,我们将复习课本中的所有关键概念。
拓展：reviewer/rɪ'vju:ə(r)/n.评论家
bring/brɪŋ/v.带来,拿来;引起;养育
搭配：bring sth.to sb.给某人带来某物
bring up 养育
例句：The controversial rule brought strong protests across the company.这项有争议的规定引发了全公司的强烈抗议。
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risk/rsk/n.风险,危险v.冒……的风险ɪ
搭配：take a risk 冒险
at risk 处于危险中
例句：There is a risk of getting sick if you don't keep warm.如果你不保暖就有生病的风险。
拓展：risky/'rski/adj.有风险的,危险的ɪ
champion/'tʃæmpiən/n.冠军,获胜者;拥护者，捍卫者
搭配：a world champion 世界冠军
例句：She is the champion of the singing competition.她是歌唱比赛的冠军。
insist/ɪn'sɪst/v.坚持;坚决要求
搭配：insist on 坚持;坚决主张
例The witness insisted that the suspect was at the crime scene that night.目击者坚称嫌疑人当晚在犯罪现场。
拓insistence/ɪn'sɪstəns/n.坚持;坚决主张
possibly/'pɒsəbli/adv.可能,也许
例句：He will possibly arrive here in an hour.他也许一小时后到达这里。
拓展：possible/'pɒsəbl/adj.可能的
possibility/ˌpɒsə'bɪləti/n.可能性
三、词汇练习
1.Complete each sentence with the proper form of a given word.
group
discuss
insist
low
possibly
1.The students formed a___________to work on the project.
2.They___________the plan for hours before reaching a decision.
3.Her parents___________on her studying abroad despite the challenges.
4.The overnight___________temperature was-10℃.
5.It's___________the best solution we can find under the circumstances.
II.Complete the passage by choosing the most appropriate word for each blank.
In the bustling corridors of our school,every day is a new opportunity for growth.Just last month,our English teacher announced a
comprehensive English
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that would cover grammar,vocabulary,and reading comprehension.
At first glance,the task seemed
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.I realized that ifI wanted to do well,I couldn’t afford to be lazy.I decided to
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more
time on my English study than ever before.To make the most ofmy efforts,Ijoined an English study group.
In our group,we would discuss various English-related topics.Sometimes,we would debate about the correct usage of certain
words or the interpretation ofa passage.Through
these exchanges,I not only
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a great deal from my peers but also improved my communication skills in English.
However,the path was not smooth.There were moments when I felt like giving up.The complex grammar rules and the vast
vocabulary seemed insurmountable(不可克服的).But I thought of those who became
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in their fields through perseverance.I
reminded myselfthat I had the 6 to overcome these obstacles.
I started to get up half an hour earlier each morning to
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what I had learned the day before.In the evenings,instead of
watching TV,I would practice English writing.Slowly but surely,I could feel my English skills improving.
When the day of the quiz arrived,I walked into the classroom with a mix of nervousness and confidence.As I sat down and
started answering the questions,I found that many ofthe topics were familiar.
A week later,the results came out.My hard work had
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me a satisfactory grade.
This experience was truly
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_as it taught me that with determination and the right approach,we can turn any challenge
into an opportunity for growth.Even
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a natural gift for a subject,consistent effort can lead to remarkable progress.
1.
A.assessment B.exam
C.quiz
D.test
2.
A.easy-going B.effortless
C.straightforward
D.difficult
3.
A.kill
B.save
C.spend
D.waste
4.
A.educated
B.informed
C.learned
D.taught
5.
A.champions B.followers
C.losers
D.pioneers
6.
A.ability
B.motivation
C.opportunity
D.patience
7.
A.observe
B.overlook
C.preview
D.review
8.
A.carried
B.brought
C.fetched
D.took
9.
A.grateful
B.meaningless
C.significant
D.subjective
10. A.beyond
B.despite
C.except
D.without
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