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Unit 8 生命的意义与价值 59
1. What wisdom is conveyed in Thoreau s words?
A. Stay away from city life. B. Live one s life to the fullest.
C. Only nature can bring happiness. D. One can never be too old to learn.
2. Why did the author mention the film Dead Poets Society?
A. To recommend a good film. B. To praise the teacher s wisdom.
C. To further illustrate Thoreau s wisdom. D. To state it was adapted from Thoreau s works.
3. How can people change life for the better according to the author?
A. Live in the wilderness. B. Set higher goals.
C. Make small changes daily. D. Read more classics.
4. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. Ask for More: Thoreau Exposes the Meaning of Life
B. Sunk in Thought: Thoreau Outshines Ancient Philosophers
C. Aim High: Thoreau s Practical Advice Ensures Successful Life
D. To Live Intentionally: Thoreau s Philosophy Remains Valuable
高考重点词汇积累
remarkable adj. 引人注目的;显著的,突出的 barrier n. 屏障,障碍物;障碍,隔阂
intentional adj. 故意的,有意的 (intention n. 意图,目的, approval n. 批准,通过;称许,同意,认可
打算 intentionally adv. 故意地,有意地) seek vt. 寻找;寻求,谋求,争取;请求;试图,设法
essential adj. 必不可少的;本质的,根本的 n. 必需品;要 get the most out of 充分利用;发挥……最大功效
素;本质,实质 (essentially adv. 基本上;本质上) fail to do sth. 未能做某事,没做成某事
quote vt. 引用,引述;出价,报价 n. 引文,引语;出价, adapt v. (使)适应;修改,调整;改编 (adaptation n. 改编
报价 本,改写本;适应,改变;适应性,适应力)
bring about 引发,导致 expose vt. 暴露, 露出; 揭露, 揭发; 使遭受 ( 危险或不
convince vt. 使确信,使信服;说服 (convinced adj. 确信 快);使接触,使体验 (exposure n. 暴露,接触;面临,遭
的,信服的 convincing adj. 令人信服的,有说服力的) 受;揭露;披露,公布)
instead of 代替,而不是……
课标外重要词汇
suck /sʌk/ v. 吮吸,吸,咂,啜;抽取,抽吸;卷入,吞没; outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ n. 郊区,市郊
太差,令人厌恶 privilege /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ / n. 特权;优惠待遇;光荣,荣幸
fame /feɪm/ n. 名望,名声 modest /ˈmɒdɪst/ adj. 谦虚的,谦逊的;适中的,适度的;
glory /ˈ lɔːri/ n. 名望,荣耀;宏伟,壮丽 有限的;朴实无华的
B
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为多余选项。
Your life purpose consists of the central motivating aims of your life—the reasons you get up in the
morning.
Purpose can guide life decisions, influence behaviour, shape goals, offer a sense of direction, and
create meaning. 1 For others, their purpose lies in their responsibilities to their family or friends.
Others seek meaning through religious beliefs. Some people may find their purpose clearly expressed in all
these aspects of life.
