2019-2020学年新教材高中英语 Unit 5 Languages around the w

Ⅰ.单词语境记忆——根据英汉提示写出单词的适当形式

1.There were calls for major(主要的) changes to the system. 2.Let love be around me；let civilization(文明) follow you.

3.As time goes by，I have changed my attitude(态度) and I even think she is lovely. 4.After three years of study，she has a good command of the dialect(方言) here. 5.What is the specific(确切的) aim since you are working so hard?

6.There are two mainly different political parties to play an important part in the state affairs(affair) in this country.

7.This is an old building dating(date) back to the 14th century. 8.They joined us in the discussion on how to stop global(globe) warming. 9.Beijing is filled with people from varieties(variety) of parts of China. 10.It helps children to develop an appreciation(appreciate) of poetry and literature.

Ⅱ.短语语境填空——根据汉语提示写出适当的短语

1.Our life has its ups and downs(兴衰) and we need someone to ride with us. 2.She could not speak，but she made her wishes known by means of(依靠) signs. 3.As everyone knows，she plays an important role in(在……中起重要作用) our organization.

4.He decided that he would drive all the way(一路上) home instead of putting up at a hotel for the night.

5.We visited a temple which dates back to(追溯到) 2，000 years ago.

记单词

Ⅰ.语境串记多义词

1.He described the character of the character he played with two Chinese characters.

他用了两个汉字来描述他所扮演的角色的性格。

2.In that regard，the purposes of the two might be regarded differently and more so after this news.

在这点上，两者的目的可能要区别对待，在这则新闻公布后更是如此。 Ⅱ.构词法助记派生词 1.形容词后缀：-al，-able globe(n.)→global accept(vt.)→acceptable comfort(n.)→comfortable 2.名词后缀：-ion，-ity appreciate(vt.)→appreciation major(adj.)→majority Ⅲ.句式语境仿写

1.By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE)，these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.到了商朝(大约公元前1600-前1046年)，这些符号已经成为一个成熟的书写体系。

[仿写] 到上周末我们已收到1 000多条短信。

By the end of last week，we had received over 1，000 text messages.

2.Over the years，the system developed into different forms，as it was a time when people were divided geographically，leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.多年来，由于中国人在地理上的，它(书写体系)发展成不同的形式，方言和文字的多样性也随之产生。

[仿写] 那场大火持续了近一周，没有剩下什么值钱的东西。 The fire lasted nearly a week，leaving nothing valuable.

3.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.这一书写体系对于凝聚中华民族和中华文化具有重要意义。 [仿写] 做早操对你的健康有利。

Doing morning exercises will be of benefit to your health.

4.Even today，no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing.即使在今天，无论住在哪里，也不论说何种

方言，中国人都仍能通过书写(文字)进行交流。 [仿写] 无论他说什么，不要相信他。

Don’t trust him，no matter what/whatever he says.

句型公式

1.“by＋时间”短语组成的介词短语表示“到……时为止”，在句中作时间状语，句子的谓语动词常用完成时态。 2.现在分词短语作结果状语。

3.“of＋名词”结构，相当于同根形容词。

4.no matter＋where/when/how/what/who/which引导让步状语从句。

Understanding in context

THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM： CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT

China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times，despite the many ups and downs in its history.There are many reasons why this has been possible，but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi. [文化视窗]

甲骨文，是汉字的早期形式，是现存中国王朝时期最古老的一种成熟文字。甲骨文发现于中国河南省安阳市殷墟，是商朝(约公元前17世纪-公元前11世纪)的文化产物，距今有3 600多年的历史。

1.base vt.以……为据点；以……为基础 n.底部；根据 basic adj.基本的；基础的 [合作探究] 体会base的用法和意义

One should always base his opinion on facts. 一个人应该始终以事实为依据发表自己的观点。

In my diary，I set down a series of things that are all based on/upon facts. 在我的日记里，我记下了一系列有事实根据的事情。

The base of his argument is that people love each other. 他的论点的基础是人类的互爱。 [自主发现]

①base...on... 以……为……的基础 ②be based on/upon 以……为基础/依据 [词块积累]

production base 生产基地 air base 空军基地 a research base 科研基地 [巩固内化] 翻译句子

①I never noticed the letters at the base of the pyramid. 我从来没有注意到在金字塔基底的字母。 ②医患关系是以信任为基础的。

The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust. 2.date back (to)＝date from 追溯到；始于 [合作探究] 体会date短语的用法和意义

①My interest in stamp collecting dates back to my schooldays. 我从学生时代就开始爱好集邮。

②According to the expert，the temple has a history dating from the early Tang Dynasty.

据专家说这座寺庙的历史可追溯到初唐时期。

[自主发现] date back to和date from一般不用于进行时态，在句中作定语时，常用现在分词形式。

[短语记牢] 记牢下列短语 out of date 过时，陈旧 up to date 最新的，最近的 to date 到目前为止

③Your ID card is out of date；change it for a new one，please.

你的身份证过期了，请换新的。 [巩固内化] (1)单句语法填空

①It is said that the history of the town dates(date) back to 1，400 years ago. ②In this remote village stands an ancient temple dating from hundreds of years ago. (2)补全句子

③All the photographs in this book date back to/from the 1950s. 本书中所有照片均始于20世纪50年代。

④The material is so up to date that it hasn’t been widely used to date. 这一材料是最新的，到现在为止还没有得到广泛应用。 Understanding in context

By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE)，these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years，the system developed into different forms，as it was a time when people were divided geographically，leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.This，however，changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).

Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Even today，no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing. [文化视窗]

秦始皇(前259年—前210年)出生于赵国都城邯郸，十三岁继承王位，三十九岁称皇帝，在位三十七年；中国历史上著名的政治家、战略家、改革家。公元前221年，他建立了首个多民族的集权国家，是首位完成华夏大一统的铁腕政治人物，也是古今中外第一个称皇帝的封建王朝君主。

3.variety n.(植物、语言等的)变体；异体；多样化；多变(性) various adj.不同的；各种各样的vary vt.& vi.改变；变化

[合作探究] 体会variety及其相关词的用法和意义

There are a variety of theme parks in the world，where you can have fun.

世界上有各种各样的主题公园，在那里你可以玩得愉快。 For various reasons，she refused to accept the job. 由于种种原因，她拒绝接受这份工作。

Our country varies widely in tradition from one area to another. 我们国家各地风俗习惯迥然不同。 [自主发现]

①a variety of＝varieties of 各种各样的；不同种类的 ②vary from...to... 在……到……之间变化 [巩固内化] 单句语法填空

①The author gave various(vary) reasons for having written the book. ②We have varieties(variety) of flowers in our garden. ③Teaching methods vary greatly from school to school. [思考] 表示“多种多样的”短语还有哪些？ kinds of，sorts of等。

4.major adj.主要的；重要的；大的 n.主修课程；主修学生 vi.主修；专门研究n.多数；大半minority n.少数；少数民族

[合作探究] 体会major及其相关词的用法和意义 ①Do you know what the major cause of the strike is? 你知道这次罢工的主要原因是什么吗？

②She is a history major.That is to say，her major is history. 她是历史专业的学生。换言之，她的主修科目是历史。 ③Mary is majoring in French at Stanford. 玛丽正在斯坦福主修法语。

④Women are in the majority in the company; men are in the minority. 在这家公司，女性占大多数，男性占少数。 [自主发现] ⑤major in 主修

⑥in the majority 占大多数 [巩固内化] (1)单句语法填空

majority

①She majored in English in Beijing University many years ago. ②The majority(major) were graduates from this school. (2)补全句子

③The majority of people attending the lecture are students and girls are in the majority.

出席讲座的大多数人是学生，而且女生占多数。

5.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.

这一书写体系对于凝聚中华民族和中华文化具有重要意义。

【句式解读】 of great importance属于“of＋名词”结构，相当于very important。 【

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use/importance/help/value/interest/quality/benefit/necessity等时，相当于其名词所对应的形容词，这类名词前可用no，some，any，little，much，great等词修饰。 ①What you are saying is of no interest(＝not interesting) to me. 你说的话让我提不起兴趣。

②His opinion is considered to be of great value(＝very valuable). 大家一致认为他的观点很有价值。 [巩固内化] (1)补全句子

①The way that he had thought of to deal with the problem was of great value. 他想出来的处理这个问题的方法很有价值。 (2)同义句转换

②This medicine is of no use. →This medicine is useless.

③What he said at the meeting was of great value. →What he said at the meeting was very valuable.

6.Even today，no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing.即使在今天，无论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人都仍能通过书写(文字)进行交流。

【句式解读】 no matter where “无论何地”，在句中引导让步状语从句。

【用法总结】

(1)no matter where，who，what，etc.不论……；不管……，引导让步状语从句。 ①No matter where I am，I will always remember I am a Chinese. 不管我身在何方，我都会记住自己是个中国人。

(2)“no matter＋疑问词”结构与“疑问词＋-ever” 在用法上的异同：

·“no matter＋疑问词”结构只能引导让步状语从句，这时可以和“疑问词＋-ever”互换。

·“疑问词＋-ever”可引导让步状语从句，也可引导名词性从句。

·whenever，wherever，however等只能引导让步状语从句，不能引导名词性从句。 ②You have to go on no matter what(＝whatever) difficulties you meet. 无论遇到什么困难，你都必须继续做下去。

③Whoever(＝No matter who) you are，you must obey the law. 不论是谁，都要遵纪守法。

④Whatever is worth doing should be done well. 值得做的事就应该做好。 [巩固内化] 同义句转换

①No matter what problem you have，turn to me. →Whatever problem you have，turn to me.

②However long it takes，we’ll have to find the job.

→No matter how long it takes，we’ll have to find the job. ③Anyone who wants the book may have it. →Whoever wants the book may have it.

④You should not give children whatever they want. →You should not give children anything that they want. Understanding in context

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form，known as Chinese calligraphy，which has become an important part of Chinese culture.

Today，the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in global affairs，an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language. [文化视窗]

中国书法

中国书法是以汉字为基础的文化艺术，是记录汉语的书写符号，在历史发展进程中经历了字形、结体、笔画的演变，逐渐具有了特殊的审美意义，并且造就了中国书法造型多变、种类繁多、颇具特色、美不胜收的艺术发展史。2009年，联合国教科文组织将中国的汉字书法列入人类非物质文化遗产名录。 7.means n.方式；方法； 途径 [合作探究] 体会means的用法和意义

In addition，we have more choices by means of “wild release”. 此外，通过自由分享我们有更多的选择。

By no means is he satisfied with the job at present. 他目前对这项工作一点也不满意。

Every possible means has been tried，but none has worked. →All possible means have been tried，but none has worked. 各种可能的办法都尝试了，但没有一种奏效。 We can save much time by this means. 通过这种方法，我们可以节省大量时间。 [自主发现]

①by means of 通过；用；借助于 ②by this means 用这种方法

③by no means 绝不；无论如何也不(放在句首时，句子用部分倒装) [名师提醒]

(1)means作主语且有every，each等表示单数意义的词对其进行修饰时，谓语动词用单数。 (2)means作主语且有all，several，many，few等表示复数意义的词对其进行修饰时，谓语动词用复数。 [巩固内化] 选词填空

(by means of/by this means/by no means)

①By this means he turned our attention to what was good in the life. ②It is by no means certain that we’ll finish the project by June. ③She tried to explain by means of sign language.

[思考] means是单复数同形的名词。常见的单复数同形的名词还有哪些？ series(系列)，works(作品；工厂)等。

8.regard n.尊重；关注 vt.把……视为；看待 regarding prep.关于，至于 [合作探究] 体会regard的用法和意义

We have high regard for the advanced workers. 我们非常尊敬先进工作者。

With/In regard to the disease，we can do nothing. 关于这种疾病，我们为力。

He is regarded as a good example to us all.他被看作是我们所有人的好榜样。 [自主发现]

①regard...as 把……认为是

②have high/low regard for... 尊重/不尊重…… ③in/with regard to 关于……，至于…… [巩固内化] 补全句子

①Potter is very selfish；he has no regard for anyone else. 波特太自私了，他不尊重任何人。

②The novel is regarded as one of the greatest classic works. 这部小说被认为是最伟大的古典作品之一。 9.character n.文字，符号；角色；品质；特点 [合作探究] 体会character的用法和意义

If I take care of my character，my reputation will take care of itself. 注意好品行，自有美名声。

His words are entirely in character with his actions.他言行完全一致。 Hard working conditions build (up)character. 艰苦的工作条件能磨炼人的性格。 [自主发现]

①in character 适合；相称

②out of character 不符合某人的性格；不适合，不相称 ③build (up)character 磨炼个性 [巩固内化]

写出下列句中character的汉语意思

①As to his character，he is usually easy-going，but sometimes very serious.品质 ②It is very difficult for foreigners to write Chinese characters.文字 ③I find all the characters in the film very interesting.角色

10.appreciate vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi.增值 appreciation n.欣赏；感激 [合作探究] 体会appreciate的用法和意义

Many people can’t fully appreciate the importance of regular exercise. 许多人没有充分认识到定期锻炼的重要性。

I would appreciate it if you could give me some advice on how to solve these problems.如果您能给我一些关于如何解决这些问题的建议，我将不胜感激。

I appreciate being given the chance to work in your company two years ago. 我感谢两年前你给我机会在你公司工作。 [自主发现]

①appreciate (one’s) doing sth 感激(某人)做某事 ②I would appreciate it if... 要是……我将不胜感激。

[名师提醒] appreciate后接动名词而不可用不定式作宾语，且不能以“人”作宾语。 [巩固内化] (1)单句语法填空

①I would appreciate it if you could help me with it.

②Here I sincerely express my appreciation(appreciate) if you could help find the lost suitcase. (2)翻译句子

③如果你能让我们了解，我们将十分感激。

We would appreciate it if you let us know the truth.

Ⅰ.课文语法填空

China is 1.widely(wide) known for its ancient civilisation.There are many reasons 2.why this has been possible，but one of the main factors has been the Chinese 3.writing(write) system.

4.At the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language.By the Shang Dynasty，these symbols 5.had become(become) a well-developed writing system.By the Qin Dynasty，the Chinese writing system began to develop 6.in one direction.The writing system was of great 7.importance(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture.

By written Chinese China’s present is 8.connected(connect) with its past.Today，the Chinese writing system 9.is(be) still an important part of Chinese culture.And more and more people are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this 10.amazing(amaze) language. Ⅱ.根据提示完成课堂小作文

尽管(despite)我付出了许多，但我的英语仍然不好，这使我很伤心。一天，我去找我们英语老师问我的主要(major)问题是什么。他告诉我目前尽可能经常地使用英语很重要(of importance)。此外，他告诉我要充分利用(make good use of)每一个机会用英语同他人交流，不论(no matter)他们是谁。最后他说，任何方法(means)都建立在努力的基础上(be based on)。因为我的努力，我的英语成绩有了很大的提高，在此我向我的英语老师表示感谢(appreciation)。

Despite all my efforts，I was still poor in English，which made me upset.One day，I came to our English teacher and asked him what my major problem was.He told me that it was of great importance to try to use it as frequently as possible at present.Besides，he told me that I should make good use of every chance to communicate in English with others，no matter who they were.In the end，he said that any means is based on hard work.Because of my hard work，my English has improved a lot.Here I sincerely express my appreciation to my English teacher.

Ⅰ.单词拼写

1.We’ve got a good system(制度) for dealing with complaints from customers. 2.No one will carve(雕刻) your future other than you.

3.Despite(尽管) her good salary，she measured out every dollar needed for household expenses.

4.Practising Chinese kung fu can not only build up one’s strength，but also develop one’s character(性格).

5.The main factor(因素) in deciding whether or not to do so is the size of your project.

6.Mandela has become a symbol(象征) of the blacks fighting against the whites in South Africa.

7.The novel was written in northern dialect(方言).

8.Could you be more specific(具体的) about what you’re looking for? Ⅱ.单句语法填空

1.It was based more on German than the English we speak at present.

2.I’d appreciate it if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will come.

3.This is why I want to major in Chinese culture. 4.As we know，koala is native to Australia.

5.I have a high regard for him as a coach; he is very strict in his job. 6.Why is she so concerned about his attitude to/towards her work? Ⅲ.补全句子

1.I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. 假如你支付现金的话， 我会不胜感激。

2.The issue is not a new one.It dates back to the 1930s at least. 这杂志不是新的，至少可以追溯到20世纪30年代。

3.Besides，watching Chinese movies and TV series will also be of great help. 除此之外，看中文电影和电视剧也将很有帮助。

4.No matter how ordinary a job is，it plays a part in society. 一份工作无论多么普通，它都在我们的社会中起着一份作用。

5.By the time this letter reaches you，I will have left the country. 你收到这封信时，我已离开这个国家了。 Ⅳ.阅读理解

These people are studying English.However，they are now facing some problems.

I am Pablo.I work 50 hours a week as a taxi driver，so I talk to people all day.They understand me，but I know I make a lot of mistakes.No one corrects me.My vocabulary is strong.Grammar is my problem.I’m trying to change little by little.For example，I don’t use the past tense (时态).I always say，“I drive him to the office this morning” instead of “I drove him to the office this morning”. My name is Maria Luisa.I’m teaching myself English，and I’m good at grammar.However，it’s really difficult to find ways to practice English.I live in an area where everyone speaks my language.My neighbors and friends speak Spanish.I speak Spanish in the supermarket and at the post office. I am Li Ping.I understand the grammar and the readings in my class and I think my writing is good，but I’m very nervous when I speak English.I don’t want to make any mistakes because I’m afraid people will think that I’m stupid.Also，my pronunciation isn’t good.When I speak，people often say，“What? Say that again”. I am Yoshi.I have been in the United States for one year.I’m studying hard and I know grammar well，but the vocabulary is very difficult.When I listen，I don’t understand many of the words.When I try to read，there are three or four new words in every sentence.I feel discouraged. 【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几位英语学习者遇到的一些问题。

1.Who may say，“I go to bed late last night”？ A.Pablo. C.Li Ping.

B.Maria Luisa. D.Yoshi.

答案 A [推理判断题。由文中的“I don’t use the past tense.”及其后的例子可知，有可能是Pablo所说，故选A项。]

2.What would be the best advice for Maria Luisa? A.Try to have a wide vocabulary. B.Develop a good knowledge of grammar. C.Read as many English books as possible. D.Make friends with English-speaking people.

答案 D [推理判断题。由第二段内容可知Maria Luisa没有讲英语的环境，所以最好的建议应该是和讲英语的人交朋友，故选D项。]

3.Why do people find it hard to understand Li Ping’s English? A.She can’t pronounce words in English correctly. B.She speaks at a very fast speed. C.Her grammar is terrible. D.Her voice is very low.

答案 A [细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“my pronunciation isn’t good.When I speak，people often say，‘What? Say that again.’”可知，A项正确。] 4.What can we learn about Yoshi? A.He was born in the United States. B.He has a very small vocabulary. C.He has learned English for years. D.He is very good at listening.

答案 B [细节理解题。由最后一段中的“...the vocabulary is very difficult.When I listen，...new words in every sentence.”可知，Yoshi的英文词汇贫乏，故选B项。] Ⅴ.完形填空

When I was a young boy，my favorite thing was a toy gun.Sometimes I would shoot bullets(发射子弹) for practice.One day，I walked into the 1 with my gun.I 2 a John Wayne movie where he preferred shooting the gun with one hand.As I was 3

what he did，I heard a pop.I hadn’t 4 the bullets when I practiced shooting the day before.I watched 5 as the bullet parted the hair of my dad who was 6 on the sofa.One and a half inches lower，it would have shot him in the 7 .My dad woke up and saw what happened.He 8 took my toy gun，walked out and broke it on the stone.I wouldn’t have another toy gun for a long time after that and when I did，I 9 to put bullets in it.

What 10 me most，though，was seeing the anger in my dad’s eyes.I hid in my room for the rest of the day not 11 to face him.I 12 that he didn’t love me any longer.At dinner time he walked into the room and put his hand on my head.“It’s 13 ，Joey，” he said.“I forgive(原谅) you.Now come and 14 .” I felt so 15 at that moment.I felt loved once again.

In the years that followed，I 16 my dad more than once.I was a 17 learner and suffered a lot.I cried and struggled(挣扎)， 18 I always felt loved.No matter how badly I did，my father loved me and never 19 .He was always 20 me to become better and kinder.

【语篇解读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。作者小时候有一次用玩具差点误伤了爸爸，爸爸原谅了他，还是一如既往地爱他。后来，作者经常会让爸爸失望，但爸爸从来也不怪他，这份父爱一直伴随着作者成长。 1.A.classroom C.store

B.house D.theatre

答案 B [根据下文on the sofa和woke up可知，作者拿着玩具走进屋里。] 2.A.expected C.remembered

B.chose D.showed

答案 C [由下文a John Wayne movie where he preferred shooting the gun with one hand可知，作者想起了一位电影人物，他喜欢一只手拿着射击。] 3.A.copying C.asking

B.imagining D.watching

答案 A [根据下文I heard a pop可知，作者模仿John Wayne的动作，用一只手射击。] 4.A.added C.bought

B.cleaned D.prepared

答案 B [根据下文作者差点儿误伤爸爸可知，作者前一天练习射击，没有把里面的子弹清空。] 5.A.sadly C.excitedly

B.interestedly D.nervously

答案 D [根据下文One and a half inches lower，it would have shot him可知，看着子弹射到爸爸的头发上，作者紧张不安。] 6.A.sleeping C.laughing

B.working D.reading

答案 A [由下文My dad woke up可知，爸爸在睡觉。] 7.A.back C.head

B.leg D.arm

答案 C [由上文parted the hair of my dad可知，再往下一点，就射到爸爸的头上了。] 8.A.secretly C.calmly

B.angrily D.simply

答案 B [根据下文broke it on the stone可知，爸爸生气地夺过作者的，走出去，然后砸碎了。] 9.A.hoped C.forgot

B.failed D.refused

答案 D [根据前后语境可知，因为差点闯祸，所以作者以后再也不往里装子弹了。] 10.A.troubled C.moved

B.disappointed D.surprised

答案 A [根据下文was seeing the anger in my dad’s eyes可知，让作者烦恼的是爸爸很生气。] 11.A.needing C.daring

B.caring D.agreeing

答案 C [根据上文hid in my room可知，作者藏在自己的屋子里不敢出去见爸爸。] 12.A.heard C.accepted

B.feared D.meant

答案 B [由下文he didn’t love me any longer可知，作者害怕爸爸不再爱他。] 13.A.easy

B.bad

C.late D.OK

答案 D [根据下文I forgive you可知，爸爸安慰作者说没事。] 14.A.eat C.practice

B.rest D.see

答案 A [根据上文At dinner time可知，当时正是晚饭时间，所以爸爸叫作者一起吃饭。] 15.A.strong C.hungry

B.happy D.safe

答案 B [由下文I felt loved once again可知，作者听到爸爸的话很高兴。] 16.A.thanked C.ignored

B.avoided D.upset

答案 D [由下文suffered a lot.I cried and struggled可知，作者好多次都让爸爸不高兴。] 17.A.slow C.careful

B.lucky D.strict

答案 A [根据下文suffered a lot可知，作者学东西很慢。] 18.A.or C.but

B.and D.so

答案 C [该空前后内容存在转折关系，作者虽然痛哭过，挣扎过，但是一直感受到爸爸的关爱。]

19.A.hurried up C.warmed up

B.caught up D.gave up

答案 D [由上文my father loved me可知，不管作者表现多糟，爸爸都爱着作者，而且从不放弃。] 20.A.advising C.helping

B.ordering D.allowing

答案 C [根据上文No matter how badly I did，my father loved me and never 19 .可知，爸爸一直帮助作者，使作者变得更加优秀、更加友善。]