2020-2021学年新教材高中英语 Unit 1 Looking forwards Developing ideas课时素养评价（含解析）外研版选择性必修4.doc

1、Unit 1Developing ideas. 单句语法填空1. I bought a bottle of water for a beggar and he thanked me sincerely(sincere). 2. In my opinion, he isnt qualified(qualify) for the job. 3. Within ten weeks of the introduction, 34 million people would have been reached by our television commercials(commercial). 4. Na

2、ncy, who had been thoughtful(thought)for some time, suddenly spoke. 5. Red is the best color for wrapping the gift, because it symbolizes (symbol)joy and prosperity. 6. Meat and alternatives(alternative)provide proteins, fats and some minerals. 7. Hardly had I solved the problem when a new one arose

3、(arise). 8. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances(circumstance), this years show has been canceled. 9. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture(mix) of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素). 10. To work as a translator, you need fluency(fluent)in at least one f

4、oreign language. . 选词填空as opposed to; turn down; with regret; arise from; range from ; on a daily basis 1. Her childrens ages range from three to eighteen. 2. As opposed to last year, his income of this year is small. 3. A cheer arose from the crowd when the president appeared. 4. We heard with regr

5、et that you were not successful in your plan. 5. Weather may change on a daily basis, but climate changes over geologic time. 6. I am afraid your request for a pay rise was turned down again. . 完成句子1. What happened after that was interesting. 后来发生的事挺有趣。(what引导主语从句)2. But one problem is that few peop

6、le can stick to a diet for long. (that引导表语从句)但有一个问题是很少有人能长期坚持节食。3. Although it was raining, we went there. 虽然下着雨, 但我们还是去了那里。(although引导让步状语从句)4. I was passing by when the accident happened. 当事故发生时我正路过。(when引导时间状语从句)5. What if it rains when we cant get under shelter? 假若下起雨来, 我们又没处避雨怎么办? (what if句型).

7、阅读理解A(2021大连高二检测) What do literary greats Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns have in common? They both lived and wrote in Edinburgh, along with many other big names in the field of literature. This fact helped UNESCO (联合国教科文组织)award the city the title of Worlds First City of Literature on Octob

8、er 14. Edinburgh left a lasting impression on Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). Although he was born there he went to school in England but returned home for medical school. After graduating he moved to London and began writing his Sherlock Holmes stories. His inspiration for the character came from o

9、ne of his professors at university. Holmes methods were so clever that they actually furthered the advance of the study of criminology (犯罪学). Robert Burns (1759-1796)is still regarded as Scotlands national poet, more than 200 years after his death. He is celebrated all over the world through transla

10、tions of his work and the annual Burns Night supper on his birthday. One of his songs, My Love is Like a Red Red Rose ranks among the finest love songs ever written and Auld Lang Syne (友谊地久天长)is sung all around the world. As one of the first literate societies in Europe, the Scottish Parliament pass

11、ed the worlds first compulsory (义务)education law in 1496. By the 1790s, almost all Scots could read. Visitors to Scotland often observed that even the lowest members of society had copies of Burns poems and other books. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 文章简单介绍了苏格兰的文坛巨匠亚瑟科南道尔和罗伯特伯恩斯以及苏格兰产生众多文学巨匠的历史渊源。1. Edinburgh was

12、awarded the title of Worlds First City of Literature because _. A. the first award ceremony of literature was held thereB. many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns were born thereC. it left a deep impression on many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan DoyleD. many literary

13、 greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns often wrote about it【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第一段所表述的: 文坛巨匠亚瑟科南道尔和罗伯特伯恩斯与文学界的其他一些名人一样, 他们两人都出生在爱丁堡, 笔耕于爱丁堡。在这座城市里诞生了许许多多的作家, 正因为这浓郁的书香, 联合国教科文组织于10月14日把“世界首座文学之城”的荣誉授予了爱丁堡, 故答案选B。2. Arthur Conan Doyle was remembered mainly for his _. A. detective storiesB. l

14、ove poems and songsC. contribution to the study of criminologyD. clever writing skills【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第二段中的内容: 亚瑟科南道尔创作了福尔摩斯故事系列, 其探案方法被描绘得非常奇妙, 这让犯罪学研究也获益匪浅, 得到了进一步的发展。由此推理他是以“侦探小说”而出名, 故答案选A。3. In the last paragraph, the writer mainly discussed _. A. the impression of visitors to ScotlandB. how Bur

15、ns poems are popular in ScotlandC. the possible history reasons for many literary greats in ScotlandD. how the worlds first compulsory education law was made【解析】选C。段落大意题。根据最后一段所表述的意义: 苏格兰之所以产生这么多的文学巨匠有其历史渊源。短文中列举了三个细节, 苏格兰议会于1496年通过了世界上第一个义务教育法案。到18世纪90年代的时候, 几乎所有的苏格兰人都能识字了。许多去苏格兰游览的人发现, 就连苏格兰的市井小民也

16、在读着伯恩斯的诗以及其他一些书。故答案选C。BImagine youre standing in line to buy an after-school snack at a store. You step up to the counter and the cashier scans your food. Next, you have to pay. But instead of scanning a QR code(二维码)with your smartphone, you just hold out your hand so the cashier can scan your finge

17、rprint. Or a camera scans your face, your eyes or even your ears. Now, this type of technology might not be far away. As technology companies move away from the traditional password biometric(生物特征识别的)security, which includes fingerprint, face and voice ID, is becoming increasingly popular. In 2013,

18、Apple introduced the iPhone 5s, one of the first smartphones with a fingerprint scanner. Since then, using ones fingerprint to unlock a phone and make mobile payments has become commonplace, bringing convenience to our lives. And since last year, Samsung has featured eye scanning technology in its t

19、op smartphones, while Apples new iPhone X can even scan a users face. But despite its popularity, experts warn that biometrics might not be as secure as wed imagined. Biometrics are ideally good, but in practice, not so much”, said John Michener, a biometrics expert. When introducing the new iPhones

20、 Face ID feature, Phil Schiller, Apples senior vice president, said, “The chance that a random person in the population could look at your iPhone X and unlock it with their face is about one in a million. ” But its already been done. In a video posted on community website Reddi, two brothers showed

21、how they were each able to unlock the same iPhone X using their own face. And they arent even twins. “We may expect too much from biometrics, ” Anil K. Jain, a computer science professor at Michigan State University, told CBS News. “No security systems are perfect. ”Earlier this year, Jain found a w

22、ay to trick biometric security. Using a printed copy of a thumbprint, he was able to unlock a dead persons smartphone for the police, “Its good to see biometrics being used more, ” Jain told CBS News, “because it adds another factor for security. But using multiple security measures is the best defe

23、nse. ”【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文, 近年来生物识别技术被广泛运用, 如指纹眼部扫描以及脸部扫描, 人们认为这些系统非常安全, 但实际情况并非如此, 生物识别安全系统并不是完全安全, 文章中列举了很多人对生物识别技术的观念。4. What is the latest technology to unlock a smartphone according to the article? A. QR code scanning. B. Face scanning. C. Fingerprint scanning. D. Eye scanning. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段第三句A

24、nd since last year, Samsung has featured eye scanning technology in its top smartphones, while Apples new iPhone X can even scan a users face. 可知, 苹果公司运用了脸部识别技术, 这是最新的生物识别方法, 故B项正确。5. Whats a major problem of the iPhone Xs Face ID system? A. It takes too long to unlock the phone. B. It often fails t

25、o recognize its owners face. C. Face data could be used for other purposes. D. Different faces could be used to unlock the same phone. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句In a video posted on community website Reddi, two brothers showed how they were each able to unlock the same iPhone X using their own face. And

26、 they arent even twins. 可知, 有两个兄弟用自己的脸解开了同一个苹果手机, 而且他们不是双胞胎, 故D项正确。6. What does Anil K. Jain think of biometric security? A. Its as secure as traditional measures. B. It has caused much trouble for the police. C. It should be used with other security measures. D. It is perfect without any room for i

27、mprovement. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第五段可知, Anil K. Jain认为人们对生物识别期望太高了, 没有一种安全系统是完美的。再根据最后一段最后两句可知, Anil K. Jain认为我们应该使用多样化的安全防范保证安全, 也就是说, 他认为, 生物识别技术应该同其他的安全措施结合使用, 故C项正确。7. What is the authors purpose of writing this article? A. To describe the popularity of biometrics. B. To show how biometrics has change

28、d our lives. C. To point out various problems with biometrics. D. To discuss the security problems of biometrics. 【解析】选D。主旨大意题。本文是一篇议论文。近年来生物识别技术被广泛运用, 如指纹、眼部扫描以及脸部扫描, 人们认为这些系统非常安全, 但实际情况并非如此, 生物识别安全系统并不是完全安全, 文章中列举了很多人对生物识别技术的观点, 故D项正确。. 阅读填句(2021长春高二检测) Choosing a major is a very important thing i

29、n our life. However, it can be extremely challenging. So its necessary to learn some simple tips that will make your decision much easier. 1. And how does that choice affect your future career? We can help guide you in choosing a major. Your major is your primary field of study in your undergraduate

30、 (大学的)program. It is the subject in which you earn your bachelors degree. After completing a list of general education courses, you spend the rest of the time studying one subject of your choice. 2. For many students, its best to try out different classes to figure out a major youll like, but you ne

31、ed to have a couple of solid choices. 3, you should begin taking courses you are required to complete before graduation, so it will decrease your chances of needing to switch majors later because you already know what to expect. 4, you should begin thinking about how your field will lead to a job as

32、 soon as possible. Consider clubs, research programs and part-time jobs related to potential career choices for your major. For more career-specific majors like nursing and engineering, the majority of your studies will include skills that can be used in a future job. 5. The sooner you begin working

33、 in a lab, on research projects or helping as a teaching assistant for a professor, the better youll be able to figure out your career. A. You have to think of ways to choose a majorB. Be sure that you choose a major that suits your interestsC. Once you have a better idea of which major you like bes

34、tD. While your major may or may not lead directly to a careerE. Do some research to find out which majors can help you get that jobF. Roughly one-third to one-half of your courses will be related to your majorG. However, you should still consider doing activities outside of the classroom to better p

35、repare you【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章针对如何选取专业, 给出了一些实用性的建议。1. 【解析】选A。根据上文的So its necessary to learn some simple tips that will make your decision much easier. (因此, 有必要学习一些简单的技巧, 让你的决定更容易)和下文的And how does that choice affect your future career? (这个选择如何影响你未来的职业? )可知, A项(你必须想办法选择专业)承上启下, 故选A。2. 【解析】选F。根据上文可知, 完成公共

36、课程后, 你把剩下的时间花在学习你选择的一个科目上。此处是关于学习的课程, 由此可推断出, F项(大约三分之一到一半的你的课程与你的专业相关)符合本段文意。故选F。3. 【解析】选C。根据下文可知, 你应该开始学习毕业前被要求完成的课程, 这样会减少你以后需要换专业的机会, 因为你已经知道该期待什么了。由此可推断出C项(一旦你对你最喜欢的专业有了更好的了解)与下文衔接。故选C。4. 【解析】选D。本段主要讲了, 你应该开始思考你的领域将如何尽快找到一份工作, 考虑与你专业的潜在职业选择相关的俱乐部、研究项目和兼职工作。由此可知, 作为本段的首句(主旨句), 应涵盖本段的主要内容, 因此D项(而

37、你的专业可能直接或间接影响你的职业生涯)符合本段文意。故选D。5. 【解析】选G。根据上文提到对于一些专业, 你的大部分学习将包括在未来工作中可以使用的技能。再结合下文说, 你越早开始在实验室工作, 做研究项目, 或帮助教授做助教, 你就越能更好地规划自己的职业生涯。由此可知, G项(然而, 你仍然应该考虑做课外活动, 以更好地为你做准备)衔接上下文, 故选G。语法填空(2021广州高二检测)With the 1. _(arrive)of the digital age, some traditional occupations like teacher, doctor and lawyer

38、have lost favor among young people. Instead, they intend to choose jobs 2. _ are related to the Internet. It is shown in the 2017 Blue Book of Chinas Society that more than 85 percent of Chinese people younger than 26 chose professional electronic gamer 3. _ social media writer as their ideal job. H

39、owever, China is not alone. According to 4. _ survey by UKbased travel firm First Choice, more than a third of the young people 5. _ (involve)would like to be a YouTubera person who 6. _ (create)his or her own YouTube videos. And nearly a fifth wanted to work as a blogger, 7. _ (write)content for th

40、e Internet. How does this trend come about? It can be 8. _ (large)attributed to the fact that these new occupations enable young people to work for their dreams, not just for money. “These new jobs are where the biggest attractions lie: creativity, fame and the opportunity for self-expression, ” com

41、mented The Sun. Despite the popularity 9. _ new occupations, experts still suggest that young people stay wise when they choose one because not everybody is 10. _ (suit)or has the ability for it. 【文章大意】本文是议论文。主要论述了随着数字时代的到来, 年轻人对一些传统职业像老师, 医生等失去偏爱, 而更爱选择与网络相关的工作。因为这些工作的吸引力在于: 它们有创造性, 能够获得名声和自我表达的机会。

42、1. 【解析】arrival。考查名词。句意: 随着数字时代的到来, 一些传统的职业如教师、医生和律师在年轻人中失去了吸引力。根据空前the及空后of可知, 此处用名词, arrival是不可数名词。故填arrival。2. 【解析】that/which。考查定语从句。句意: 相反, 他们打算选择与互联网相关的工作。分析句子结构可知这是一个定语从句, 先行词为jobs, 关系词在从句中作主语, 应用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。3. 【解析】or。考查并列连词。句意: 2017年中国社会蓝皮书显示, 超过85%的26岁以下的中国年轻人选择职业电子游戏玩家或社交媒体写手

43、作为理想职业。根据句意professional electronic gamer和social media writer之间是选择关系, 应用连词or。故填or。4. 【解析】a。考查冠词。句意: 英国旅游公司First Choice的一项调查显示, 超过三分之一的年轻人希望成为YouTube视频制作者。此处泛指“一项调查”, survey是发音以辅音因素开头的词, 应使用不定冠词a。故填a。5. 【解析】involved。考查过去分词。句意: 英国旅游公司First Choice的一项调查显示, 超过三分之一的年轻人希望成为YouTube视频制作者。people与involve之间是动宾关系

44、, 应用过去分词作后置定语。故填involved。6. 【解析】creates。考查主谓一致。句意: 英国旅游公司First Choice的一项调查显示, 超过三分之一的年轻人希望成为YouTube视频制作者。who的先行词person是单数, 谓语动词也应用单数形式, 且表示一般事实, 要用一般现在时的单数形式。故填creates。7. 【解析】writing。考查现在分词。句意: 近五分之一的人想成为博主, 为互联网撰写内容。blogger与write之间是主谓关系, 用现在分词作状语。故填writing。8. 【解析】largely。考查副词。句意: 这在很大程度上可以归因于这样一个事实

45、, 即这些新的职业使年轻人能够为他们的梦想而工作, 而不仅仅是为了钱。attribute是动词, 要用副词修饰。故填largely。9. 【解析】of。考查介词。句意: 尽管新职业很受欢迎, 专家们仍然建议年轻人在选择职业时要保持明智, 因为不是每个人都适合或有能力胜任。of意为“的”。本句表示新职业的受欢迎程度。故填of。10. 【解析】suitable。考查形容词。句意: 尽管新职业很受欢迎, 专家们仍然建议年轻人在选择职业时要保持明智, 因为不是每个人都适合或有能力胜任。be动词后接形容词作表语。故填suitable。话题写作素养升级如何写申请信Dear Sir or Madam, I

46、am writing to apply for the position of an English volunteer guide at the Forbidden City in the summer. Let me tell you something about myself. My name is Li Hua, a senior 3 student at Hongxing High School. There are several advantages that I possess. To start with, I am fluent in English, which all

47、ows me to explain the glorious history of the Forbidden City to foreign visitors clearly. Besides, I am an enthusiastic learner of the Chinese history and a top student in class, therefore I have a rich knowledge of the history of the Forbidden City, making me well-equipped for the job. Apart from t

48、hese advantages, I have plenty of time for the job during this summer and it is essential for the job. I would feel grateful if you could give the golden opportunity to share Chinese culture and history with foreign visitors. Thank you for your time. I am looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua

49、1. 话题特点申请信是一种向他人或组织表达愿望, 提出请求的一种常见书信形式。要求言辞恳切, 内容详实, 具有说服力。2. 话题词汇possessv. 拥有fluentadj. 流利的gloriousadj. 光荣的enthusiasticadj. 热情的essential adj. 必要的grateful adj. 感激的apply for申请have a knowledge of具备的知识apart from除之外3. 话题句式(试着替换方框中的黑体部分, 变成你需要表达的意思)(1)表达写信目的I am writing to apply for the position of an En

50、glish volunteer guide. 我写信是为了申请一个英语志愿导游的职位。I am writing this letter to recommend myself. 我写这封信是为了自我推荐。Im glad to know that you want a secretary. 我很高兴知道你需要一个秘书。I am writing because I am quite interested in the job advertised in the newspaper. 我写信是因为我对报纸上刊登的招聘广告很感兴趣。I have just read in the newspaper t

51、hat your company needs a program designer. 我刚从报纸上看到贵公司需要一名程序设计师。(2)陈述申请理由和优势I am good at communicating with others. 我善于与他人沟通。I have previous experience, and I once worked as a translator for foreign visitors. 我以前有过工作经验, 曾为外国游客做过翻译。I have a good knowledge of computer. 我精通计算机。I am good at spoken Engli

52、sh, which makes it possible for me to communicate well with others. 我擅长英语口语, 这使我能够很好地与他人沟通。(3)表达希望Thank you for considering my application and I am looking forward to your early reply. 感谢您考虑我的申请, 期待您早日答复。I greatly appreciate any of your favorable consideration of my application. 非常感谢您对我的申请给予的任何积极考虑。

53、 I would be very grateful if you could consider my application. 如果您能考虑我的申请, 我将不胜感激。假定你是新华中学高二学生李津, 得知校英语社团拟招募英语主持人, 你有意应聘。请根据以下内容要点, 用英语给该组织负责人写一封申请信。内容包括: 1. 介绍个人情况; 2. 陈述个人优势(英语水平, 知识面等); 3. 表达期望。注意: 1. 词数80左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯; 3. 开头和结尾已经给出, 不计入总词数。Dear Sir or Madam, _Looking forward to hearin

54、g from you. Yours, Li Jin1. 宝贵的 valuable 2. 首先to begin with 3. 精通 have a good knowledge of 4. 担任 serve as 5. 表现好 perform well 6. 发挥我的能力 develop my ability1. 完成句子(1)我写这封信是想寻求一个宝贵的机会在你们的英语社团里做一个主持人。Im writing to ask for a valuable chance to be a host in your English Society. (2)首先, 我精通英语。To begin with

55、, I have a good knowledge of English. (3)做英语主持人对我很有帮助。It is helpful for me to work as an English host. (4)更重要的是, 我认为这是一个很好的机会来服务我们的社会和发挥我的能力。More importantly, I consider it a good chance to serve our Society and develop my ability. 2. 句式升级(5)用which引导的非限制性定语从句合并(2)(3)句。To begin with, I have a good kn

56、owledge of English, which is helpful for me to work as an English host. Dear Sir or Madam, Im Li Jin, a student in senior two from Xinhua Middle School. Im writing to ask for a valuable chance to be a host in your English Society. The following are my advantages. To begin with, I have a good knowled

57、ge of English, which is helpful for me to work as an English host. Besides, I have read a lot of books, so I know a lot about western cultures. Whats more, I have served as a host in some other shows so I believe I could perform well. More importantly, I consider it a good chance to serve our Societ

58、y and develop my ability. I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me a chance. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Jin主题活动素养提升The topic: What does a successful future mean to you? Live my life in a way that I wish. Spare no efforts to study. Be admitted into a top university. Find

59、 an ideal job. What do you think of a successful future? Your opinion: _For me, a successful future means that I can live my dream life in a way that I wish. It means I must study hard enough at the present period to ensure I am admitted to a top university and find an ideal job, so that I can reali

60、ze my dream. In a word, a successful future means working hard towards my goal at present. 名作赏读素养培优 波莉安娜是一个充满了快乐的故事。小说的主人公十一岁的波莉安娜是个孤儿, 可她从来也没有因为自己的身世而失望哭泣, 反而能在每一个困难与打击面前都积极乐观地去发现快乐、享受快乐。自从她来到脾气乖戾、冷漠孤傲的姨妈家后, 她的“快乐游戏”便流传开来, 并深深地感染了她身边的每一个人, 甚至让整个贝汀斯镇都重新获得了生机。CHAPTER MISS POLLY(excerpt)Miss Polly Har

61、rington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning. Miss Polly did not usually make hurried movements; she specially prided herself on her repose of manner. But today she was hurryingactually hurrying. Nancy, washing dishes at the sink, looked up in surprise. Nancy had been working in

62、Miss Pollys kitchen only two months, but already she knew that her mistress did not usually hurry. “Nancy! ”“Yes, maam. ” Nancy answered cheerfully, but she still continued wiping the pitcher in her hand. “Nancy, ”Miss Pollys voice was very stern now“when Im talking to you, I wish you to stop your w

63、ork and listen to what I have to say. ”Nancy flushed miserably. She set the pitcher down at once, with the cloth still about it, thereby nearly tipping it overwhich did not add to her composure. “Yes, maam; I will, maam, ” she stammered, righting the pitcher, and turning hastily. “I was only keeping

64、 on with my work, because you specially told me this morning to hurry with my dishes, you know. ”Her mistress frowned. “That will do, Nancy. I did not ask for explanations. I asked for your attention. ”“Yes, maam. ” Nancy stifled a sigh. She was wondering if ever in any way she could please this wom

65、an. Nancy had never “worked out” before; but a sick mother suddenly widowed and left with three younger children besides Nancy herself, had forced the girl into doing something toward their support, and she had been so pleased when she found a place in the kitchen of the great house on the hillNancy

66、 had come from “The Corners, ” six miles away, and she knew Miss Polly Harrington only as the mistress of the old Harrington homestead, and one of the wealthiest residents of the town. That was two months before. She knew Miss Polly now as a stern, severe-faced woman who frowned if a knife clattered

67、 to the floor, or if a door bangedbut who never thought to smile even when knives and doors were still. “When youve finished your morning work, Nancy, ” Miss Polly was saying now, “you may clear the little room at the head of the stairs in the attic, and make up the cot bed. Sweep the room and clean

68、 it, of course, after you clear out the trunks and boxes. ”“Yes, maam. And where shall I put the things, please, that I take out? ”“In the front attic. ” Miss Polly hesitated, then went on: “I suppose I may as well tell you now, Nancy. My niece, Miss Pollyanna Whittier, is coming to live with me. Sh

69、e is eleven years old, and will sleep in that room. ”“A little girlcoming here, Miss Harrington? Oh, wont that be nice! ” cried Nancy, thinking of the sunshine her own little sisters made in the home at “The Corners. ” “Nice? Well, that isnt exactly the word I should use, ” rejoined Miss Polly, stif

70、fly. “However, I intend to make the best of it, of course. I am a good woman, I hope; and I know my duty. ” Nancy colored hotly. “Of course, maam; it was only that I thought a little girl here mightmight brighten things up for you, ” she faltered. “Thank you, ” rejoined the lady, dryly. “I cant say,

71、 however, that I see any immediate need for that. ” “But, of course, youyoud want her, your sisters child, ” ventured Nancy, vaguely feeling that somehow she must prepare a welcome for this lonely little stranger. Miss Polly lifted her chin haughtily. “Well, really, Nancy, just because I happened to

72、 have a sister who was silly enough to marry and bring unnecessary children into a world that was already quite full enough, I cant see how I should particularly WANT to have the care of them myself. However, as I said before, I hope I know my duty. See that you clean the corners, Nancy, ” she finis

73、hed sharply, as she left the room. “Yes, maam, ” sighed Nancy, picking up the half-dried pitchernow so cold it must be rinsed again. 素养小测初步感知1. What does the underlined word “wiping”mean in Paragraph 4? A. to remove information, sound, images, etc. from a computer, tape or video B. to remove dirt, l

74、iquid, etc. from sth. by using a cloth, your hand, etc答案: B2. What is the relationship between Miss Polly and Miss Pollyanna Whittier? Miss Pollyanna Whittier is Miss Pollys niece. 理性判断3. Why did Nancy come out to work? Her husband was dead and she had three children to bring up. 思维拓展4. What is a pitcher and what is used to do? A pitcher is a large clay container with a small opening and one or two handles, and is used especially in the past, for holding milk, juice etc.