备战2020年高考英语外刊英国人通勤时的行为准则阅读与练习教案(3页)

一、外刊阅读：阅读七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Exercise and immunityBattling another cough or cold? 1 You may feel better if you take a daily walk or follow a simple exercise routine a few times a week.InformationExercise helps decrease your chances o f developing heart disease. 2 We do not know exactly if or how exercise increases your immunity to certain illnesses. Exercise slows down the release of stress hormones. 3 Lower stress hormones may protect against illness.Exercise is good for you. 4 People who already exercise should not exercise more just to increase their immunity. Heavy, long-term exercise (such as marathon running and intense gym training) could actually cause harm.Studies have shown that people who follow a(n) moderately energetic lifestyle, benefit most from starting (and sticking to) an exercise program. A moderate program can consist:Bicycling with your children a few times a weekGoing to the gym every other dayPlaying golf regularlyExercise makes you feel healthier and more energetic. It can help you feel better about yourself. So go ahead, take that aerobics class or go for that walk. You will feel better and healthier for it.A.Taking daily 20 to 30 minute walksB.However, you should not overdo it.C.It also keeps your bones healthy and strong.D.Exercise causes change in antibodies and white blood cells (WBC).E.Feeling tired all the time?F. Do you want to give it a try?G. Some stress increases the chance of illness.二、参考答案：ECGBA三、核心词汇：causes decrease changes circulate rise intense enhance release moderately consist lowers routine detect拓展变形1.causecausationcausativecaused2.changechangeableunchangeableunchangeablyUnchanging3.circulatecirculatedcirculationcirculationscirculatoryuncirculated4.consistconsistedconsisting5.decreasedecreaseddecreasing6.detectdetectabledetectiondetectivedetectorundetectableundetected7.enhanceenhancement8.intenseintensenessintensificationintensifyintensityintensiveintensively9.lowerlowest10.moderateimmoderateimmoderatelymoderatelymoderateness11.releasereleasingunreleased12.riserisenriserRose13.routineroutinelysubroutinesubroutines四、重点讲解：routine[ruːˈtiːn]n.常规;无聊;一套动作，adj.常规的;例行公事的;乏味的例句So many days are routine and uninteresting, especially in today’s spring festival.许多日子都过得平淡乏味，尤其是今年春节。

Unit 6 Good manners(2020·北京西城4月抽样)奥运会即将到来，你班组织了一次活动，查找街头拼写或翻译错误的英文标识，请将此次活动情况写信告诉你的外国朋友Peter。

注意：1．文章开头与结尾已为你写好。

2．词数不少于60。

Dear Peter，How are things going? We have been busy preparing for the comingOlympics recently. Last Sunday________________________________________________________________________ Yours，Li Hua[参考答案]Dear Peter，How are things going? We have been busy preparing for the coming Olympics recently, Last Sunday we had an activity—to search for mistranslated or incorrectly spelt English on street signs, Early in the morning my classmates and I gathered at the school gate. With a camera, notebooks and bottles of water in our backpacks, we soon set out on our detective trip by bike, In the street, some of us took pictures while others took notes of the signs we thought were wrong or questionable. A busy , but delightful morning soon passed.In the English class next morning, we presented in class all the mistakes collected including “Welcome to Beijing”and “Take Notice of Safe”. With the help of our English teacher we discussed and finally came up with the correct translation—“Welcome to Beijing”and “Caution！”etc. Then we wrote to the newspaper and told the editors about our findings. We hope our effort will be of some help to the Beijing Olympics.Yours，Li HuaⅠ.重点单词1．______(vi.) 凝视；盯着看2．______(n.) 烈酒(常用复数)；精神；情绪3．______(vt.) 举起；提高；唤起；饲养4．______(n.) 一道菜；过程；课程5．______(n.) 习惯；风俗6．______(vi.) 祈祷；恳求；请7．______(n.) 干杯；烤面包(片)；吐司面包(vt.) 敬酒；烤(面包等)(vi.) 烤火；烘8．______(vt.) 原谅；饶恕[答案]1．stare 2.spirit 3.raise 4.course 5.custom 6．pray 7.toast 8.forgiveⅡ.词汇拓展1．disabled→______(反义词)→______(vt.)使无能；使伤残2．mix→______(n.)混合物→______(adj.)混合的；形形色色的3．impolite→______(同义词)→______(adj.反义词)客气的4．behave→______(n.)举止5．impression→______(v.)铭刻；印记6．culture→______(adj.)文化的；文化上的7．introduce→______(n.)介绍8．fault→______(同义词)→______(反义词) 9．apologize→______(n.)道歉→______(v.反义词) 10．interrupt→______(n.)打扰；插嘴[答案]1．healthy; disable 2.mixture; mixed3．rude/ill－mannered; polite 4.behaviour 5．impress 6.cultural 7.introduction8．error/mistake; perfection9．apology; blame/condemn 10.interruption Ⅲ.重点短语1．apologize to sb. ______ sth. 因某事向某人道歉2．keep sth. ______ mind 记住3．______ the fashion of... 按照……时尚4．drink ______... 为……干杯5．______ the time 一直6．for a ______ 一会儿7．______ silent 保持沉默8．start ______... 以……开始9．be close ______ 靠近……10．______ an impression 留下印象11．introduce sb. ______... 把某人介绍给……12．______ jokes about sb. 以某人为笑柄开玩笑13．stare ______ 盯着14．leave ______ 省去；遗漏；不考虑[答案]1．for 2.in 3.follow 4.to 5.all 6.moment7．keep 8.with 9.to 10.make 11.to 12.make13．at 14.outⅣ.重点句型代词it所构成的几种句型Ⅴ.重点语法The Attributive Clause 3—Limited and Unlimited Attributive Clauses(定语从句3——限制性和非限制性定语从句)Ⅰ.词汇聚焦1．apologize v. 道歉apology n. 道歉[思维拓展]apologize to sb. for sth./doing sth.＝make an apology to sb. for sth./doing sth.＝say sorry to sb. for sth./doing sth.＝offer sb. an apology for sth./doing sth.因某事向某人道歉2．fault n. 缺点，毛病[指点迷津]fault意为“缺点，毛病，过错，过失，应该怪……”mistake意为“错误，失策，误解，误会”find fault找错，找毛病make a mistake出差错；犯错误mistake sb.误解某人—The glass is broken. Whose ______ is it?—Sorry, it’s mine.A. faultB. mistakeC. turnD. role解析：由题意看出，此处应表示“是谁的错？”强调过失，只有A项合适，C项意为“依次，轮流”，D项意为“角色，作用”。

外刊精读与练习（教案）The vegan fast food trend纯素快餐的流行趋势语篇导读：英国人喜欢吃快餐。

然而，越来越多的人正在转向素食和植物性饮食。

这是否意味着这些人不能再享受那些美味的经典快餐？情况似乎不是这样——欢迎加入纯素食快餐潮流。

纯素快餐为什么如此受欢迎？它比普通快餐更健康吗？本期“随身英语” 介绍纯素食快餐的流行趋势。

Step 1 Vocabulary词汇表food and nutrition食品和营养vegan 严格素食主义者fast food 快餐nutritious 营养丰富的crispy 酥脆的juicy 多汁的junk food 垃圾食品bakery 面包店meat-free 无肉的nugget 小块食品lentil 扁豆nutritional value 营养价值ingredient （食品）成分，原料vitamin 维生素iodine 碘calcium 钙fried 油炸的creamy 像奶油的fatty 富含脂肪的sauce 酱，调味汁nourishing 富有营养的Step 2 Reading and understandingThere are around 600,000vegans in the UK, according to The Vegan Society. That's just over 1% of the population – an amount expected to increase to 25% by 2025. And if there's one type of food that Brits love, it's fast food. True, it's not the most nutritious, but there's nothing quite like the crunch of crispy chips, or that first big bite into a juicy hamburger. People in the UK love junk food so much that there was a 34% increase in the number of fast food outlets from 2010 to 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics. It's no surprise, then, that vegan fast food is also on the rise.Vegan fast food has become big business. At Just Eat, an online food delivery company, vegan orders more than doubled in 2018, a spokesperson told the BBC. Greggs, a chain of high-street bakeries, named its vegan sausage roll the 'fastest-selling product in six years'. And big franchises such as McDonald's and KFC have announced meat-free chicken nuggets to come in the future.What's driving this popularity? Katrina Fox, founder of Vegan Business Media, believes it's the result of social media and the breaking down of stereotypes. "Vegan food is no longer seen as a bit of lettuce and lentils– you can eat pretty much anything," she told the BBC.It's also claimed that there are health benefits. John Marulanda, owner of Mooshies - a vegan burger bar in London – wants to implement "a change to a healthy version of fast food." Something, he claims, that comes as a result of the inherent nutritional value of the ingredients they use.But, is vegan fast food actually healthy? Azmina Govindji of the British Dietetic Association says "not to assume" that is the case. "It's fine if those products have got vitamin B12,iodine or calcium added to them… but they can still be fried, it can still have lots of creamy,fatty sauces and lots of salt."Given the current growth in orders, the trend for vegan fast food isn't likely to disappear any time soon. Health-wise, it may not be any more nourishing than regular fast food, but for many, the lack of animal suffering involved in the process is a big plus.Step 3 测验与练习Task 1 阅读课文并回答问题。

Section ⅢIntegrating Skills & Cultural Corner课时作业Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．—How about your trip to Beijing during the 2019 winter vacation?—Oh, thanks to the fine weather, we enjoyed ourselves indeed.2．Younger generations love to share things online, such as photos, music, etc, so they've got used to talking (talk).3．I think it is really a waste of money for you to buy famous brands. Besides, it will also add to the burden of your parents.4．She took a complex topic and simplified(simple)it in a way that we could all understand.5．The book referred (refer)to by the psychology expert teaches you how to find out what is causing the stress in your life.6．The boy didn't study hard, thus failing (fail)to pass the College Entrance Examination.7．Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today?8．He attempted to_finish (finish)the task in advance，but he failed in the end.9．The ideas presented (present)by our manager in the meeting sound reasonable.10．We don't have enough books for everybody；some of you will have to share.Ⅱ.单句改错1.People who work in office are usually referred to “white collar workers”. to后加as2．Thanks for the teacher, I have found the proper method of learning English. for→to3．She made a delicious chocolate cake in her first attempt, which made her very happy. in→at4．Some people in favour of building a swimming pool for children, while others are against it. in前加are5．I rushed to the station, only find the train had already gone. find前加toⅢ.阅读理解ALearning English as the seco nd language for non­native English speakers is not an easy task. It needs to spend a considerable time before you could speak or writethe English language. There are only two ways to learn the English language or any other language you prefer.The first one needs a lot of money because of the requirements needed. If you notice, a person migrated(移民)to another country and stayed there for a couple of years and then going back to his home non­native speaking country, the person became so familiar in speaking English. This is the most effective way of learning to speak and write a language unfamiliar to you.The learner learns the language because he/she is forced to do so because there is no other language being used. Not to mention that the learner should adapt to the environment. It is all started from listening. This is the process how language is acquired if you will stay long in a foreign country.The second one is the traditional way. You go to school or learning center specialized in teaching English as the second language. Obviously, this is cheaper than the first, but it needs a considerable time before you will learn to familiarize the language. Today, there are different language centers offering their services for people to learn the language in your own country. They brought all the materials needed because, compared to the first one, they're affordable and reasonable.Nowadays, learning English as the second language is one of the global trends. Since the English language is used in most of the business transactions, you should be on it too. Otherwise you will not go along with the future trends that will arise.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了英语学习的两种方法，一种是到说这种语言的国家去生活几年，在这种环境下你会很快学好这门语言，但这种方式费用太高了；另一种是传统的学习方式，就是在学校里花大量的时间学习，或上培训班，这是个费时但大部分人都负担得起的方式。

备战2020年高考外刊精读与练习专题9（教案）Why take a gap year?为什么选择间隔年？语篇导读以前，一些学生为了能去旅行一年而推迟上大学。

但现在的重点是做一个有成效、有明确目标的间隔年，让这一年给你的简历增亮添彩，帮助你申请到称心如意的大学课程，并最终找到一份好工作。

这是个好主意吗？本期内容讨论暂时休学的好处。

Step 1 Vocabulary 词汇表employment and education 词汇：就业和教育recharge your batteries 休整，恢复体力let your hair down 放松，享受further education 继续教育gap year 休学年，空当年academic life 学术生涯productive 富有成效的purposeful 有明确目标的work experience 工作经验charity work 公益劳动employable 有资格任职的，具备受雇条件的practical 有实际经验的alien concept 外星人的概念，迥异的概念burn a hole in sb’s pocket 口袋里留不住钱，一有钱就想花volunteer 无偿做义工confidence 信心independence 独立，自主craft 技术contemplate 沉思，盘算Step 2 Reading and understandingWhen you’ve finished your studies at school and college, do you feel like a well-earned rest? If you’re about to embark on a course at university, you’ll want to recharge your batteries, let your hair down and have some fun. But how long should you do that for? Now the idea of taking a year off before you move into further education seems to be the thing to do.A year off – also called a gap year –is not a new concept, but there’s now a focus on making the most of this break from academic life. Long gone are the days of just hanging out on a beach or backpacking round the world. While that is still an option, a gap year is now more about gaining skills that will help you in later life. The BBC’s Smart Consumer podcast spoke to a student called Meg, who said “I just always had in the back of my mind I'd spend a year doing something productive and something that would just be goo d fun.”Doing something productive is exactly what students are being encouraged to do because doing more purposeful things like work experience or charity work helps them acquire skills to use when competing for a place at university. It looks good on their CV and ultimately makes them more employable. Chris Rea is a Higher Education Services Manager from organization, Prospects. He told the BBC that he thinks “the experience of the gap year has become actually much more practical, partly to do with university participation increasing, but also because of the demands on developing skills, specifically employability skills.”While the benefits of taking a gap year are clear to see, some students worry they can’t afford it. Another student, Tom, told the BBC that to him, a gap year was an ‘alien concept’. He said “it would have been far too expensive and it's not something that I would have been able to rely on my parents or family members for.” But some experts say that it needn’t burn a hole in your pocket; you don’t need to travel far and you can even earn money by doing paid work.For those who do have the funds, a combination of working, volunteering and travelling is undoubtedly an amazing opportunity. It increases confidence and independence, gives you a chance to learn new crafts, and gives you time to contemplate whether university is right for you.Step 3 PracticingTask 1Answer the following questions according to the passage.1. What does taking a gap year usually involve having a break from?A gap year usually involves taking a break from academic life – often, but not always between college and starting university.2. Give an example of something in the article that might make you more employable.Doing work experience, volunteering or charity work can teach you skills that will make you more employable.3. Why might taking a gap year not necessarily cost you a lot of money?Some experts say taking a gap year needn’t burn a hole in your pocket; you don’t need travel far and you can even earn money by doing paid work.4. True or false: You can choose not to go to university after taking a gap year.True. Taking a year out gives you time to contemplate whether university is right for you.5. How new is the idea of taking a gap year?A year off – also called a gap year –is not a new concept but there’s now a focus on making the most of this break from academic life.Task 2 Choose the best answer according to your understanding or the passage. Please do not refer to the passage while practicing.1. Grace has been very _______ today and completed all her tasks on the rota(轮值表；值班名册).A. practicalB. productiveC. confidentD. employable2. Getting out of bed before six o’clock in the morning is an _______ to me!A. alien conceptsB. alien conceptionC. alien conceptD. concept alien3. I’m _______ giving up work next year and going backpacking round the world with my boyfriend.A. purposefulB. volunteeringC. contemplatingD. confidence4. We’ve worked hard this term but now it’s over, it’s time to _______.A. burn a hole in your pocketB. let our hair downC. further educationD. recharging your batteries5. His ability to multi-task and use all the software made him very _______.A. employableB. employedC. employingD. employeeTask 3 语法填空1When you’ve finished your studies at school and college, do you feel like a well-earned rest? If you’re about _1__________ (embark) on a course at university, you’ll wan t to recharge your batteries, let your hair down and have some fun. But _2________ long should you do that for? Now the idea of taking a year _3_______ before you move into further education seems to be the thing to do.A year off – also _4_________ (call) a gap year –is not a new concept, but there’s now a focus _5______ making the most of this break from academic life. Long gone are the days of just hanging out on a beach or _6_____________ (backpack) round the world. While that is still _7_____ option, a gap year is now more about gaining skills _8________ will help you in later life. The BBC’s Smart Consumer podcast spoke to a student called Meg, _9_______ said “I just always had in the back of my mind I'd spend a year _10___________ (do) something productive and something that would just be good fun.”1, to embark 2, how 3, off 4, called 5, on 6, backpacking 7, an 8, that/which 9, who 10, doing2Doing something productive is exactly what students are being encouraged to do because doing more purposeful things like work experience or charity work helps them acquire skills to use when_1_____________ (compete) for a place at university. It looks good on their CV and _2___________ (ultimate) makes them more employable. Chris Rea is a Higher Education Services Manager from organiz ation, Prospects. He told the BBC that he thinks “the experience of the gap year has become actually much more _3__________ (practice), partly to do with university _4_____________ (participate) increasing, but also because _5_______ the demands on developing skills, _6_____________ (specific) employability skills.”_7___________ the benefits of taking a gap year are clear to see, some students worry they can’t afford it. Another student, Tom, told the BBC that to him, a gap year was _8________‘alien concept’. He said “it would have been far too expensive and it's not something _9________ I would have been able to rely on my parents or family members for.” But some experts say that it needn’t burn a hole in your po cket; you don’t need to travel far and you can even earn money by doing _10___________ (pay) work.For those who do have the funds, a _11____________ (combine) of working, volunteering and travelling is undoubtedly an _12___________________ (amaze) opportunity. It increases _13_____________ (confident) and independence, gives you a chance to learn new crafts, and gives you time_14______________ (contemplate) whether university is right for you.1, competing 2. Ultimately 3, practical 4, participation 5, of 6, specifically7, While / Though / Although 8, an 9, that 10, paid 11, combination 12, amazing 13, confidence 14, to contemplate。

People want a different life after lockdown英国封城后的生活A survey in the United Kingdom asked people about life after lockdown. The market research and data analytics company YouGov asked 4,343 people about life after the lockdown ends. The company said they were surprised by the people's answers. Only nine percent of Britons want life to return to "normal" after the coronavirus outbreak is over. This means 91 percent want life to be different to how it was before the pandemic started. Over half of people (54%) said they hoped to change the way they live their lives. Lead researcher Professor Tom MacMillan said: "This data shows there is a real appetite for change, and for the nation to learn from this crisis."Most of the people in the survey said they noticed big changes because of the lockdown. Just over half (51%) have noticed cleaner air outdoors, and 27 percent have seen more wildlife in the past month. This may encourage people to use cars less when the lockdown ends. Maybe more people will work from home. Many people (42%) said they value food more, and 38 percent said they are now cooking using recipes and not buying ready-made meals. Another change could be a stronger sense of community. Over 40 percent of people said they now talk to people who live near them. Professor MacMillan said: "People are trying newthings and noticing differences at home, in their work and in communities."生词表lockdown 封城analytics 分析学coronavirus 冠状病毒pandemic 大流行病data 数据appetite 欲望crisis 危机EXERCISEI TRUE / FALSE 判断正误1. There was a survey in the UK about life after lockdown.2. A company asked over 43,000 about life after lockdown.3. About 90% of British people want life to return to normal.4. A researcher said there was an appetite for change among UK people.5. Less than half of people in the survey said the air was cleaner.6. Over a quarter of people said they have seen more wildlife.7. Over half of people are cooking by using recipes.8. More people in the survey are talking to their neighbours.II GAP FILL 选词填空A (1) ____ in the United Kingdom asked people about life after lockdown. The market research and (2) ____ analytics company YouGov asked4,343 people about life after the lockdown ends. The company said they were surprised by the people's (3) ____. Only nine percent of Britons want life to return to "normal" after the coronavirus (4) ____ is over. This means 91 per cent want life to be different to how it was before the pandemic (5) ____. Over half of people (54%) said they hoped to change the (6) ____ they live their lives. Lead researcher Professor Tom MacMillan said: "This data shows there is a real (7) ____ for change, and for the nation to learn from this (8) ____."Most of the people in the survey said they (9) ____ big changes because of the lockdown. Just over half (51%) have noticed cleaner air (10) ____,and 27 per cent have seen more wildlife in the past month. This may (11) ____ people to use cars less when the lockdown ends. Maybe more people will work from home. Many people (42%) said they (12)____ food more, and 38 per cent said they are now cooking using (13) ____ and not buying ready-made meals. Another change could be a stronger sense of (14) ____. Over 40 per cent of people said they now talk to people who live (15) ____ them. Professor MacMillan said: "People are trying new (16) ____ and noticing differences at home, in their work and in communities."III MULTIPLE CHOICE 阅读理解1) What is the name of the company that did the survey?A.WeGovB.YouGovC.MeGovD.OurGov2) How many people did the company ask for the survey?A.4,342B.4,341C.4,340D.4,3433) What percentage of people in the survey wants life to return to normal?A.80B.18C.9D.814) Who is Tom MacMillan?A.the lead researcherB.a pandemic expertC.a doctorD.a chef5) What did the data show there was an appetite for?A.hopeB.changeC.crisisD.food6) What did 51% of people in the survey notice was cleaner?A.airB.carsC.their homesD.cities7) What have 27% of people seen more of?A.lifeB.dataC.wildlifeD.their family8) What might people use less after the pandemic ends?A.carsputersC.thingsD.trains9) What kind of food are people buying less of?A.fast foodB.microwave dinnersC.saladsD.ready-made meals10) What did a professor say people are trying?A.new medicinesB.to sleep earlyC.new thingsD.exerciseIV CLOZE 完形填空A survey in the United Kingdom (1) ____ people about life after lockdown. The market research and data analytics company YouGov asked 4,343 people about life after the lockdown (2) ____. The company said they were surprised by the people's answers. Only nine per cent of Britons want (3) ____ to return to "normal" after the coronavirus outbreak is over. This means 91 per cent want life to be different to (4) ____ it was before the pandemic started. Over half of people (54%) said they hoped to (5) ____ the way they live their lives. Lead researcher Professor Tom MacMillan said: "This data shows there is a real (6) ____ for change, and for the nation to learn from this crisis."Most of the people in the survey said they noticed big changes (7) ____ of the lockdown. Just over half (51%) have noticed cleaner air outdoors, and 27 per cent have seen more wildlife (8) ____ the past month. This may encourage people to use cars less when the lockdown ends. Maybe more people will work from home. Many people (42%) said they (9)____ food more, and 38 per cent said they are now cooking (10) ____ recipes and not buying ready-made meals.Another change could be astronger sense of community. Over 40 percent of people said they now talk to people who live (11) ____ them. Professor MacMillan said: "People are trying new things and (12) ____ differences at home, in their work and in communities."1. A. asked B. asks C. asking D. ask2. A. end B. ending C. ends D. ended3. A. live B. lifer C. life D. lifetime4. A. whichever B. which C. who D. how5. A. change B. chance C. charge D. chain6. A. hungry B. appetite C. thirsty D. greedy7. A. nevertheless B. althoughC. howeverD. because8. A. on B. in C. by D. to9. A. weight B. worth C. value D. money10. A. taste B. using C .book D. shopping11. A. far B. close C. soon D. near12. A. noticed B. noticing C. notice D. notices习题答案I 判断正误1--4 T F F T 5--8 F T F TII 选词填空1.survey2.data3.answers4.outbreak5.started6.way7.appetite8.crisis9.noticed 10.outdoors 11.encourage 12.value 13.recipes munity 15.near 16.thingsIII 阅读理解1--5 BDCAB 6--10 ACADCIV 完形填空1--6 ACCDAB 7--12 DBCBDB参考译文封锁后人们想要不同的生活英国的一项调查询问了人们被封锁后的生活情况。

限时规范练20(必修4Module2)核心素养关键词:培养学生人与社会、了解交通拥堵及规划的能力意识一、阅读理解AJim Sebastian,50,is a transportation planner and manager of the District’s active transportation branch,which runs Capital Bikeshare and is responsible for trails,bike lanes and pedestrian (行人) planning.You bike to work every day,right?Not every day.But most days I bike for at least part of it.Do you stop at all stop signs?Of course.When you’re driving a car,have you ever shouted or shaken your fist at a bicyclist?No,I haven’t shouted at them,but I have taken into account the kind of frustration most drivers might feel behind a cyclist.But my position is that I respect their right to be on the road and try to give them as much space as possible.Should bicyclists be required to have licenses?No.I think that would really cut down on the convenience of bicycling.I don’t really think it makes sense and it would be a great burden for the government to try and license all riders.Would you support a oneday event where people can only walk or bike or take public transportation?That would be nice,but it might be a bit of a challenge.What we saw on the Metro closure day was that on very short notice a lot of people found other ways to get to work,and that was exciting.We offered a free day membership on Bikeshare,and we had a lot of people try it for the first time.We had 149 people join or renew that day.What mode of transportation in D.C.should we get rid of?And you can’t say the streetcar.You’re not going to get me to answer that question,Joe.It’s just the opposite.It’s which modes we are going to introduce and what variations we are going to introduce to make us even more mobile.If we have options and backup (备用的) options and connections,that’s what makes the city not only more sustainable and more convenient and cheaper but,frankly,more fun.1.What can we infer about most drivers driving behind a cyclist?A.They may feel annoyed and upset.B.They stay far away from the cyclist.C.They show great respect to the cyclist.D.They make way for the cyclist politely.2.What is Jim’s attitude to bicycle licensing?A.Supportive.B.Cautious.C.Negative.D.Doubtful.3.On the Metro closure day .A.people enjoy free Bikeshare membershipB.public transportation is unavailableC.most people walk to workD.people have one day off4.What does Jim think will play a key role in making the city more convenient?A.The quality of citizens.B.The strict transportation rules.C.The number of wide fast roads.D.The transportation modes and options.BA brand new scooter (滑板车) was recently left outside a shop in Cornwall with a heartwarming note,saying:“Free to a little boy or girl who is not lucky enough to have one.” The scooter belonged to Max,a generous sixyearold.The child was given a new scooter for his birthday but he already had one,so he decided that he didn’t need it.He told his parents he wanted a family who could not afford a scooter to take his extra one and they helped him put a plan together.They spoke with the owner of a local shop in Trispen,Cornwall,who let the family leave the scooter outside.They attached a note to it,saying it was free to take.When the family returned to the shop after a short trip out,they found a thankyou note sitting where the scooter once stood,and the family then knew that a happy child was racing home with a new scooter.The note read:“Thank you so much! I love my new scooter.Love Ayla.”Max’s mum,Deborah,proudly said her sixyearold son had always been generous.The family was thrilled that someone could appreciate and treasure their spare scooter.She also added how they would love to hear from Ayla.“He realized he couldn’t have two scooters so he said he wanted to give it to another boy or girl who didn’t have one,” Deborah said.The post has been widely shared and appreciated.Max’s kind action has warmed the hearts of many people on Facebook.“I’m very proud of him.He’s my little superstar.There are kind people out there.”When Max was asked if he had a message for Ayla,he joyfully said:“I hope you enjoy it.”5.What was the main reason for Max’s offering his new scooter?A.His friend Ayla badly needed one.B.He already had one of his own.C.His mother asked him to do so.D.He disliked the scooter’s style.6.How did Max give away his new scooter?A.By having it sent to Ayla.B.By offering it as a birthday present.C.By asking a shop owner to show it.D.By leaving it outside a shop with a note.7.What was the online reaction to Max’s action?A.Few people took notice of it.B.Some people treated it lightly.C.Many people expressed their likes.D.The majority thought it was foolish.8.What is the purpose of the text?A.To report a heartwarming story.B.To describe a birthday celebration.C.To stress the importance of education.D.To call on people to contribute scooters.二、完形填空Something really terrible happened last August.It started out as a warm,sunny day.We were at the 1 with te that afternoon,my friend,her sixyearold cousin,and I were 2 in shallow water,talking about school starting.Then I felt something on my right leg.I 3 a crab (螃蟹) bit me.But then I saw a4 swimming near me.I was5.I thought,“This can’t be happening.” I 6 to my friend,“Get out of the water! It’s a shark!” She ran onto the beach toward our parents.I 7 running,too.But then I looked over my shoulder and 8 my friend’s little cousin was still in the water.I 9 and caught her hand.I knew it was risky,10 I also thought I probably wouldn’t get bitten 11.When she saw my leg,she 12.I was super terrified.I felt great 13.We ran and finally got to the beach.Now that I’m recovered,my family and I are back to swimming in the ocean.Getting bitten by a shark hasn’t14 how much I love going to the beach.Somehow,this experience made me 15 it more.1.A.park B.poolC.beachD.party2.A.swimming B.drinkingC.fishingD.diving3.A.found B.thoughtC.sawD.remembered4.A.duck B.snakeC.girlD.shark5.A.surprised B.frightenedC.excitedD.angry6.A.listened B.pointedC.smiledD.shouted7.A.started B.keptC.practicedD.stopped8.A.hoped B.forgotC.realizedD.guessed9.A.looked away B.went byC.ran backD.held on10.A.and B.butC.soD.or11.A.too B.aloneC.beforeD.again12.A.understood B.leftughedD.cried13.A.pride B.painC.satisfactionD.uncertainty14.A.developed B.shownC.explainedD.changed15.A.love B.doubtC.regretD.miss三、应用文写作假定你是李华,经常帮助你学习英语的朋友Alex即将返回自己的国家。

Humans once opposed coffee and refrigeration.Here’s why we often hate new stuff.为什么我们总是抗拒新鲜事物？Humans have a habit of deliberately delaying their own progress.From coffee to mechanical refrigeration to genetically altered food,history is littered with innovations that caused resistance before they become fixtures in everyday life.But the past600years of human history help to explain why humans often oppose new technologies and why that pattern of opposition continues to this day. Calestous Juma,a professor of Harvard University,explores this phenomenon in his latest book, Innovation and Its Enemies:Why People Resist New Technologies.Among Juma’s claims is that people do not fear innovation simply because the technology is new,but because innovation often means losing a piece of their identity or lifestyle,and separating people from nature or their sense of purpose—two things that are fundamental to the human experience.Juma identified in his research three key sources of opposition to innovation:those with commercial interests in existing products,those who identify with existing products,and those who might lose power as a result of change.The first group is perhaps the most obvious.Many industries have been disrupted by innovation.Just take a look at the pointless efforts of music publishers to stop the shift to digital music.Some consumers might oppose an innovation because the existing product is deeply rooted in their identity,culture or customs.Britons preferred tea time at home to sitting in acoffee shop,for example.Finally,the emergence of new technologies can also result in a shift in economic and political power,redistributing wealth and influence away from some groups,and toward others.The expansion of tractors(拖拉机)and other mechanical equipment reduced the need for farm labor,and the shift in population away from rural areas had significant political implications.Humans make decisions about new innovations with their instinct rather than evidence. Opponents and enthusiasts of a new technology will often make shocking claims to support their arguments.Sometimes these claims are rooted in fact;other times they are not.People once claimed coffee could make you sterile(不育的).Juma said beneath those arguments was typically an instinctive fear of new technologies,rather than a reasoned response.“People react intuitively,and they collect the evidence to support what they’re doing,”Juma said.“They see a new product and there is an emotional reaction to that product because it challenges their outlook on the world.This has been the story with almost every new product.”Historically,technologists have been more concerned with the functionality of the products they create,paying less attention to the implications it may have on society at large,Juma contends. Fortunately,that may be starting to change.（选自Washingtonpost）43.We can infer from the first two paragraphs that Juma’s book____.A.explores why history often repeats itselfB.focuses on the impact of technology on natureC.analyzes the role of technology in social progressD.researches the recurrence(重现)of a certain phenomenon44.Which of the following statements is correct according to Paragraph3?A.Opposition to innovation is mainly caused by loss of cultural identity.B.British people have a strong sense of independence.C.A successful technological innovation can affect population flow.D.Young people prefer digital music to traditional recordings.45.In Juma’s opinion,people’s resistance to new technologies____.A.is not based on factB.is a natural responseC.arises from fear of challengesD.reflects their prejudiced view of the world46.It is implied in the last paragraph that technologists should give more consideration to____.A.the functionality of new productsB.the social usefulness of new productsC.the social influence of new productsD.the potential danger of new products译文：人类习惯于故意拖延自己的进步。

Unit 4 Public transport假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Tom在给你的邮件中提到他对中国新近出现的一种共享单车“Mobike”很感兴趣,并请你做个简要介绍。

参考词汇:二维码the QR codeDear Tom,I am more than delighted to know you show great interest in shared bikes,which have received increasing attention home and abroad. It is my pleasure to introduce them to you.When you spot a shared bike,what you need to do is just scan the QR code on the bike to unlock it and enjoy your trip. Not only are shared bikes environmentally friendly and convenient, but also they charge low rates and can be parked almost anytime and anywhere,which gives them advantages over other means of public transport.With Mobike entering the UK, I can't help but wonder about its situation there. Could you please be kind enough to tell me something about that?Yours sincerely,Li Hua1.文章体裁:应用文——电子邮件。

2.行文逻辑:引出话题→介绍共享单车→询问对方情况。

晨读完形真题——完形语篇是最具发掘价值的语料库2018·全国卷Ⅰ——学习象棋，感悟生活During my second year at the city college, I was told that the education department was offering a “free” course, called Thinking Chess, for three credits.I jumped at the idea of taking the class because, after all, who doesn't want to save a few dollars? 1.And, even if I weren't excited enough about free credits, news about our instructor was appealing enough to was an international grandmaster, which meant I would be learning from one of the game's best.2.Maurice Ashley was kind and smart, a former graduate returning to teach, and this job was no game for him; he meant his introduction, he made it clear that our credits would be hard-earned. In order to pass the class, among other criteria, we had to write a paper on how we plan to apply what we would learn in class to our future professions and, eventually, to our lives.3.4：“The absolute most important skill that you learn when you play chess is how to make good decisions.On every single move you have to analyze a situation, process what your opponent (对手) is doing and evaluate the best move from among all your options.”5.一真题变形练——“填词”变“填句”从以下所给的七个选项中选择合适的句子补全短文。

备战2020年高考外刊精读与练习（学案）Could you be flexitarian?试做一名弹性素食者语篇导读你能不能少吃肉、多吃蔬菜和水果来保护环境？一种叫做“弹性素食主义” 的新概念近两年来逐渐流行起来，据说这种饮食有助于减缓地球气候变化，而且对人们的健康也有好处。

本集节目讨论饮食新时尚- 弹性素食主义。

Step 1 Vocabulary词汇表stuff yourself 大吃大喝diet 日常饮食get your teeth into something 专注做某事flexitarian 弹性素食者plant-based 植物性的，基于植物的halfway house 折中办法vegetarian 素食者abstain 节制hard to swallow （双关语）难以下咽，令人难以接受chomp大声地咀嚼lean （肉）瘦的supplement 补充，增加ingredient （食品的）成分，食材vegan 纯素食主义者（不食用、不使用任何动物产品）veganism 纯素食主义flexitarianism 弹性素食主义ethical 道德的food waste 食品浪费serving （饭食的）一份red meat 红肉（由指牛肉、猪肉、羊肉）digest （双关语）消化，理解greenhouse gas emissions 温室气体排放Step 2 Reading and understanding.What kind of food do you eat? Are you conscious of the types of food you consume or do you stuff yourself silly with whatever is available? Today, we are constantly bombarded with media reports about research on the right diet to follow to help us maintain a healthy lifestyle or lose weight - but it's hard to know which one to pick and, once chosen, it's harder still to stick to it. And now there's another choice to get our teeth into.A flexitarian diet involves eating plant-based foods and only occasionally eating meat and fish. You might think this is a halfway house to being a vegetarian by not completely abstaining from meat. But if vegetarianism is hard to swallow and you fancy chomping on the occasional lean steak, then this could be the choice for you.This eating style allows you to supplement some ingredients that you wouldn't get in a stricter vegan diet – another trend growing in popularity. And like veganism,flexitarianism isn't about eating carefully to help you lose a few pounds - it's something people choose for ethical reasons, to help the planet. And a study into the global food system and how it affects the climate, has found that eating mainly plant-based foods is one of three key steps towards a sustainable future for all by 2050.This research found that food waste will need to be halved and farming practices will also have to improve to achieve this. But without a single solution, a combined approach is needed. Dr Marco Springmann from the University of Oxford was one of the lead authors of the report. He told the BBC "We really found that a combination of measures would be needed to stay within environmental limits and those include changes towards healthier more plant-based diets."But whereas vegans think it's wrong for animals to be killed for food, flexitarians believe eating meat once in a while is acceptable. And Dr Springmann agrees - as long as we "treat it as a luxury, it’s probably OK but you shouldn’t have more than one serving of red meat, which includes beef and pork, per week." And here's another fact to digest: If we moved to this type of diet, the study found that greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture would be cut by more than half.Step 2 测验与练习Task 1 阅读课文并回答问题。

备战2024英语知识中考时文阅读练习意大利拟立法：禁止在正式场合使用英语题型：短文选词填空主题：社会热点语篇类型：说明文词数：229难度：4题数：10建议用时：8分钟根据短文内容，用所给词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。

instead total happy language amazed native support get from haveItaly's ruling party may introduce a new law to stop people using English words in Italian.People could get fined for using English and other non-Italian words in official communications.The idea is 1 government member Fabio Rampelli. He is worried about the growing number of English words in It alian.He called it "Anglomania”。

He is 2 with the word “dispenser". He wrote,＂We continue our battle for the use of Italian 3of English.We can't understand why we say＇dispenser'."Mr Rampelli said English is damaging the Italian language.He wants people 4 a fine(罚款）if they use English words.The fines could be between €5,000 and €100,000.English has been increasing around the world for over a century.The Internet and social media have increased its use. Most 5 now use English words.Many people are concerned that English is harming their 6 language.However,not all Italians agree with7 fines for the use of English.A top Italian linguistics society, the Accademia della Crusca,said it 8 disagreed with Mr Rampelli's idea. Other people 9 the fines.They are worried about the growing number of English words in Italian.They say that sincethe year 2000,the number of English words in use in the Italian language has increased by 773 percent.It is 10 .There are no signs that this will stop.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.。

考点规范练19(必修4Unit4)Ⅰ.阅读理解The British—and especially the English—are bad at complaining.Because of British politeness rules,according to which confrontation(对抗) should be avoided,people either just do not complain,or sometimes bottle it up and then explode in an inappropriate outpouring of aggressive complaints.In fact,thereis a TV programme which shows the British in typical situations where theywould be perfectly justified(有正当理由的) in complaining,but they don’t.Inone scene,a woman reads a newspaper over people’s shoulders and the people say nothing or look embarrassed.The British are also well-known for putting up with bad service everywhere from restaurants to airports and railway stations because the standard rules of behaviour say that it is bad to draw attention to yourself.This is why,when you travel on the Tube in London and there is yet another delay,the passengers will look at each other,sigh,smile wearily and raise their eyes to heaven.They might even say,“Huh!Typical!” in a resigned tone of voice that says that there’s nothing that can be done about it.When complaints are made,they are made in an apologetic or a humorous tone of voice.In France,on the other hand,angry passengers might riot(闹事) and burn down the subway station if they had to put up with the poor service that the London Underground provides.Americans and other Europeans,who are much more direct and in-your-facethan the British,often wonder why British people always say“sorry”or “excuse me”when they complain.“It’s like they’re apologizing for something that isn’t their fault,”they say.They are missing the point.British people are notreally sorry—it is because the word “sorry” actually works as a distancing mechanism(技巧).This is important in terms of negative politeness and not drawing attention to yourself.If you do not say “sorry”or use otherdistancing words like“could”,“would”,“might”,“possibly” and so on,you will be seen as rude.1.What does the underlined part “bottle it up” in Paragraph 1 mean?[来源:]A.Put something into bottles.B.Not do anything dangerous.C.Cause problems by hesitating.D.Not allow emotions to be seen.2.The French tend to .A.tolerate bad serviceB.enjoy taking the subwayC.make a complaint humorouslyD.express their dissatisfaction directly3.When the British say “sorry”,they actually want to .A.try not to be rudeB.apologize sincerelyC.show their feelings directlyD.draw attention to themselves4.Which can be the best title for the text?A.How to complainplaining politelyC.Poor service in BritainD.Politeness rules across the worldⅡ.完形填空(2017·全国Ⅰ)While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life,college sets the stage for that exploration.I myself went through this 1 process and found something that has changed my 2 at college for the better:I discovered ASL—American Sign Language(美式手语).I never felt an urge to 3 any sign language before.My entire family is hearing,and so are all my friends.The 4 languages were enough in all my interactions(交往).Little did I know that I would discover my 5 for ASL.The 6 began during my first week at college.I watched as the ASL Club 7 their translation of a song.Both the hand movements and the very 8 of communicating without speaking 9 me.What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the 10 .This newness just left me 11more.After that,feeling the need to 12 further,I decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings.I only learned how to 13 the alphabet that day.Yet instead of being discouraged by my 14 progress,I was excited.I then made it a point to 15 those meetings and learn all I could. [来源:]The following term,I 16 an ASL class.The professor was deaf and any talking was 17 .I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant.18 ,if there had been any talking,it would have 19 us to learn less.Now,I appreciate the silence and the 20 way of communication it opens.1.A.searching B.planningC.naturalD.formal2.A.progress B.experienceC.majorD.opinion3.A.choose B.readC.learnD.create4.A.official B.foreignC.bodyD.spoken5.A.love B.concernC.goalD.request6.A.meeting B.tripC.storyD.task7.A.recorded B.performedC.recitedD.discussed8.A.idea B.amountC.dreamD.reason9.A.disturbed B.supportedC.embarrassedD.attracted10.A.end B.pastC.courseD.distance11.A.showing B.actingC.sayingD.wanting12.A.exercise B.exploreC.expressD.explain13.A.print B.writeC.signD.count14.A.slow B.steadyC.normalD.obvious15.A.chair B.sponsorC.attendanize16.A.missed B.passedC.gave upD.registered for17.A.prohibited B.welcomedC.ignoredD.repeatedstly B.ThusC.InsteadD.However19.A.required B.causedC.allowedD.expected20.A.easy B.popularC.quickD.newⅢ.语篇填空Many teachers believe that hands-on experience is the 1. (good) way to learn.A group of students in the United States are putting that belief to the test.They 2. (success) designed and built a robot for discovering unexplored mines 3. the bottom of the sea.Students made the robot 4. (answer) a challenge from the U.S.Department of Defense.The students tested the underwater vehicle 5. (call) Perseus Ⅱin a 95-meter-long tank of water at the Stevens Institute of Technology.The robot costs about $15,000 to build.The students use a video gamecontrol to direct 6.(it) movements in the tank.What’s more,devices known as Japters 7. (able) the robot to go up,down and toward its target in the water.Video c ameras on the robot send images back to a computer through a 13-meter-long cable.Perseus Ⅱalso has 8. set oflasers(激光),which are used to measure the size of an object.The robot is the creation of five undergraduate students.For over six months,they worked up 9. 20 hours a week to design and build Perseus Ⅱ.[来源:学科网ZXXK]DeLorme supervised the project from 10. (begin) to end.He says the specialized requirements of robots were demanding.Ⅳ.短文改错Last week I got first prize in the English Speech Contest held in our school.Which made me very excited.I used to be too shy to speak English in the public.It was Susan who asked me practise several times in her office and correct my pronunciation and intonation.Beside,she encouraged me to be confident and brave whether I wanted to show my talent before others.I followed her advices.That was why I won first prize.I am deep moved by what he has done for me.I owe her a thousand thanks with her kindness.考点规范练19(必修4Unit4)Ⅰ.【解题导语】本文是议论文。

2020年高考英语考前冲刺全国卷(二)（解析版）第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

ASchool will be back in session by mid-August.The good news，kids and parents？There’s still time to enjoy yourself.From sports to movies，here’s a selection of family-friendly activities we found，including some deals to make it easier on the wallet.Free Golfing for KidsTired of your kids being in the house all summer？Get them outside，physically active and possibly interested in a new sport.Kids 5 to 15 can leave their electronic devices and onto the golf course with one free bucket of range balls and free golfing with one paid adult.7 am－6∶30 pm daily through Aug.31.Plantation Palms Golf Club,23253 Plantation Blvd.，Land O’Lakes.(813) .Family Movies in Historic TheatresFamilies can experience a bit of Tampa Bay history as they watch movies in two renovated(翻新的) area landmarks(地标)．As part of the summer Hollywood Classic Series，Tampa Theatre invites you to 1939’s The Wizard of Oz(Aug.26)．(You can remind the kids that Tampa Theatre is old enough to have showed The Wizard of Oz on its first run.)$10.711 N Franklin St.，Tampa.(813).Together with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 2018-19 Broadway Season，the historic Capitol Theatre presents movie versions of the Broadway musicals.Next up is The Lion King(Aug.11)．$5.Upgrade to $9 for unlimited fountain drinks and popcorn.3 pm 405 Cleveland St.，Clearwater.(727) .Summer SeriesCurtis Hixon Park has turned into a 12,000-square-foot play wonderland focused on fitness and adventures.Free.Rotating(循环的) daily activities include live animals and animal education by Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park(Aug.6)，kids fitness classes by the YMCA(Aug.11)，kid-friendly recipes by Salt Block Catering(Aug.7) and craft activities by the Hillsborough County Library(Aug.8)．Curtis Hixon Park,600 N Ashley Drive，Tampa.(262)939-9908.tampasdo w nto w .语篇解读本文是应用文。

外刊精读电动滑板车的安全导读：眼下最新的城市交通出行方式是骑电动滑板车。

这种新型交通工具使人们从一地到另一地的出行过程变得既简单又便宜。

不过至少在英国，法律对在哪里可以骑电动滑板车是有限制的。

人们对在公路上使用滑板车的安全系数也有顾虑。

本集“外刊精读” 介绍这个时髦的交通工具。

一、语篇泛读If you look around the streets of London, you’ll see the many methods people use to move around. Whether it’s on a commute to work, a trip to the shops, or a sightseeing excursion, there are people on buses,the Tube, cars, motorbikes, bicycles and even roller skates. The roads are already congested; and now there’s a new addition: electric, or 'e-scooters'.This traditional children’s vehicle has become more sophisticated over the years. And now, with the addition of a small electric motor, it’s become a cheap and easy mode of transport.Scooting around town can be fun and doesn’t involve much effort, so it’s no wonder they’re becoming increasingly popular in cities around the world. But following what’s believed to be the first fatal accident involving an electric scooter in the UK, questions are being asked about their safety and whether traffic laws should be changed.Some scooter riders have been seen on pavements; others on the road jumping red traffic lights, adding to the frustration of motorists stuck in jams. In the UK, the law states that ridi ng one on the public highway or pavement is forbidden. Riders currently face a £300fixed-penalty notice and six points on their driving licence for doing so. But, despite this, it seems the increasing popularity of e-scooters means they can be seen everywhere. And now users are calling on regulations to be changed.三、测试与练习阅读课文并回答问题。

备战2020年高考英语美食节外刊精读与精练教案The niche food festivals of the UK英国多种多样的小众美食节语篇导读：英国每年会举办各式各类的美食节。

人们在美食节上可观赏专业厨师现场烹饪的全过程，并可品尝各类新鲜配制的美味佳肴，活动场面热闹非凡。

除了主流的美食节之外，英国各地还会举办一些相对冷门而小众的食品节，给到来的人们提供另一番美妙的舌尖体验。

现在，一起走进让你垂涎欲滴的英国小众美食节吧。

Step 1 Vocabulary 词汇表taste（个人的）品味carnivore 食肉动物meat lover 爱吃肉的人ethically-sourced “良心供货”，指食品商在采购、制作等过程中重视生产线劳动者工作环境的准则juicy 多汁的succulent 鲜美多汁的five a day（由英国政府倡议的）“每日最少吃五份蔬菜”的饮食标准vegan-friendly（食物）适宜严格素食者食用的；不含任何动物成分的freshly prepared 新鲜配制的culinary 烹调的，烹饪的grub（口语说法）食物marmalade 橘子酱tangy 香浓可口的zesty 果香四溢的preserve（可长期保存的食物）蜜饯，果酱kick（食物、饮料的）刺激，劲儿artisan 以传统方式制作的mild 味道柔和的hot 辛辣的sweet tooth 爱吃甜食的gooey软而黏的syrupy甜而粘稠的，糖浆般的there’s no accounting for taste人和人的口味是不一样的，人各有所好an acquired taste（后天）慢慢养成的嗜好leave a bad taste in one’s mouth 留下不愉快的记忆食物foodStep 2 Reading and understandingWhat do you think of when you hear the word ‘festival’? Is it music? Maybe it’s film. Or could it be food? Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times: from Taste of London, in Regent’s Park each June to Aldeburgh Food Festival in Suffolk in September. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match – no matter how specialised.Are you a bit of a carnivore? Then why not try Meatopia. This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover's paradise. In addition to a range of ethically sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to succulent steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demos, and attend informal meat-based workshops.If you prefer a festival that will help you meet your five a day, then Vegfest is for you. This vegan-friendly event takes place in a range of UK venues several times a year. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared vegan food, learn culinary tips and hear talks on nutrition to help you make the most of your plant-based grub.If that weren’t niche enough, what about a festival that is dedicated solely to marmalade? Held in Cumbria, this tangy,zesty festival of preserves has been running for 13 years. It includes a competition to find the best homemade marmalade. There are thousands of entries from over 30 different countries across the globe.If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. It celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialise in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of artisan spices from mild to hot.If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts over 2000 entrants to their traditional competition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that gooey,syrupy golden nectar, honey.While there’s no accounting for taste, the UK has something to offer most people. From large-scale festivities, to the smaller more amateur gatherings, one thing is certain: people are passionate about their food. And while some of the products on offer might be an acquired taste, when food is given that much attention, it’s unlikely to leave a bad taste in anyone’s mouth.Step 3测验与练习Task 1 阅读课文并回答问题。