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111 必修3　 Unit 3　The Million Pound Bank Note 要 點 梳 理 高效梳理·知識備考 ●重點單詞 1．a(chǎn)dventure n．奇遇；冒險→adventurer n．冒險家→adventurous adj.喜歡冒險的 2．scene n．(戲劇)一場；現(xiàn)場；場面；景色 3．wander vi.漫游；漫步；漂泊 4．pavement n．人行道 5．permit vt. & vi.許可；允許；準(zhǔn)許n.通行證；許可證；執(zhí)照→permission n．許可；準(zhǔn)許 6．spot vt.發(fā)現(xiàn)；認(rèn)出n.斑點；污點；地點 7．passage n．船費(包括食宿)；通道；(一)段 8．a(chǎn)ccount vi. & vt. 認(rèn)為；說明；總計有 n．說明；理由；計算；賬目 9．seek vt. & vi.尋找；探索；尋求→sought(過去式/過去分詞) 10．patience n．耐性；忍耐→patient adj. & n．有耐心的；病人 11．contrary n．反面；對立面adj.相反的；相違的→contrarily adv.相反地 12．envelope n．信封 13．believe vt.相信；信任→believable adj.可信任的→unbelievable adj.難以置信的 14．a(chǎn)mount n．?dāng)?shù)量 15．manner n．禮貌；舉止；方式 16．indeed adv.真正地；確實；實在 ●重點短語 1．bring up 撫養(yǎng)；培養(yǎng)；教育；提出 2．go ahead 前進；(用于祈使句) 可以；往下說 3．by accident/chance 偶然；無意中；不小心 4．stare at 盯著看；凝視 5．a(chǎn)ccount for 導(dǎo)致；作出解釋 6．on the contrary 與此相反；正相反 7．take a chance 冒險 8．in rags 衣衫襤褸 9．a(chǎn)s for/to 關(guān)于；至于 10．to be honest 說實話 11．from the bottom of one’s heart 從心底 12．take one’s order 點菜 ●重點句型 1．The next morning I’d just about given myself up for lost when I was spotted by a ship. 第二天早上，我正感到絕望的時候，一艘船發(fā)現(xiàn)了我。 2．You can’t open it until two o’clock.到兩點鐘你才能打開。 3．That’s why we’ve given you the letter. 這正是我們給你這封信的原因。 4．Well, towards nightfall I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. 哎，傍晚時分，我發(fā)現(xiàn)自己被一陣大風(fēng)刮到了大海上。 5．You must come whenever you want and have whatever you like.您什么時候想來，您想吃點什么，你就一定要來呀！ ●高考范文 (2009·浙江卷) 5月1日，高二(3)班的學(xué)生志愿者Li Yue 和 Zhang Hua 去陽光敬老院(Sunshine Nursing Home)開展志愿者活動(送水果、打掃、聊天等)。假如你是校英語報的記者，請按下列要點用英語寫一則100～120個詞的新聞報道。 1．時間、地點、任務(wù)、活動； 2．老人們的反應(yīng)； 3．簡短評論。 注意：報道的標(biāo)題和記者姓名已給出(不計詞數(shù))。 Student Volunteers Brought Sunshine to the Elderly __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ By Chen Jie, School Newspaper [范文] Student Volunteers Brought Sunshine to the Elderly On May Day, Li Yue and Zhang Hua, students from Class Three, Grade Two, went to Sunshine Nursing Home and did some voluntary work. Upon their arrival, Li Yue and Zhang Hua were warmly welcomed, and respectfully, they presented the elderly with flowers and fruits. Then, they started working at once, cleaning the windows and sweeping the floor. Everything done, they sat in the yard chatting with the elderly people. When it was time for the volunteers to leave, the elderly people thanked them for their kindness. They said it was such a beautiful day that they would remember it forever. Li Yue and Zhang Hua were very happy. What they did has brought joy to others and enriched their own lives. By Chen Jie, School Newspaper 考 點 探 究 互動探究·能力備考 Ⅰ.詞匯短語過關(guān) 1．scene n. (戲劇)一場；現(xiàn)場；場面；景色 the scene of the crime 犯罪現(xiàn)場 behind the scenes 暗中，秘密地，在幕后 (come) on the scene 出現(xiàn)，到場，在場 set the scene (為……)作好準(zhǔn)備，(為……)設(shè)置舞臺 [即學(xué)即練1](1)Our reporter was the first person _________________________(到現(xiàn)場)． (2)The rocking boats along the river bank ___________________________(構(gòu)成一道美麗的風(fēng)景)． (3)The boy led his mother to _________________________________________(事故現(xiàn)場)． on the scene make a beautiful scene the scene of the accident 2．permit vt. 允許，許可 n．[C]許可證，執(zhí)照 permission n. [U]許可，準(zhǔn)許，允許 permit doing sth. 允許做某事 permit sb. to do sth. 允許某人做某事 with/without one's permission＝with/without the permission of sb. (不)在某人的允許下 [即學(xué)即練2](1)She refused to ______________________. 她拒不同意。 (2)Do you have a driver's ______？你有駕駛執(zhí)照嗎？ (3)_______________， we'll go out for a picnic. 時間允許，我們就去野餐。 (4)The policeman ________________________ there. ＝The policeman _______________________________ there. 警察允許他在那里停車。 give her permission permit Time permitting permitted his parking permitted him to park 3．spot vt. 發(fā)現(xiàn)，認(rèn)出；點綴n. 斑點；污點；地點 on the spot 當(dāng)場，當(dāng)下 put sb. on the spot 使某人尷尬，使某人為難 hit the spot 滿足要求，合口味 a scenic/historic spot 風(fēng)景名勝/古跡 be spotted with sth. 滿是……斑點 [即學(xué)即練3](1)This is the spot ______ the two trucks collided.這兒就是那兩輛卡車相撞的地點。 (2)How did you _______________________ on your face? 你臉上怎么弄臟了一塊？ (3)The teacher graded our test papers _________________. 老師當(dāng)場就給我們的試卷打了分。 (4)The ink has ________________ my clean shirt. 墨水把我的干凈襯衫弄臟了。 (5)My father ____________ several spelling mistakes in my composition.我父親在我的作文里發(fā)現(xiàn)了好幾處拼寫錯誤。 where get that spot on the spot spotted spotted 4．a(chǎn)ccount n. 說明；理由；計算；賬目；報道 vi. & vt. 認(rèn)為；說明；總計有 account for 說明(原因等)；作出解釋 on account of 由于，因為 on no account 決不(置于句首時，句子用部分倒裝) on any account 無論如何 take account of＝take...into consideration 考慮…… keep an account of 記錄，記載 [即學(xué)即練4](1)He could not _______________ his foolish mistake. 他無法解釋他所犯的愚蠢錯誤。 (2)Give us ________________________ what happened. 跟我們說一下到底發(fā)生了什么。 (3)She retired early ______________________ ill health. 她體弱多病，所以提前退休。 (4)The company _____________________ environmental issues wherever possible.只要有可能，這家公司會考慮到環(huán)境問題。 account for an account for on account of takes account of 提示：表示否定意義的 on no account 放在句首時，句子應(yīng)用部分倒裝。如：On no account should you go there. 你絕對不可以到那里去。 5．seek (sought, sought) vt. & vi. 尋找；探索；追求 seek one’s fortune追求財富；碰運氣 seek (after/for) sth. 尋找某物；追求某物 seek sth. from sb.向某人尋求某事 seek to do sth.(＝try/attempt to do sth.)試圖/企圖做某事 [即學(xué)即練5](1)He is ______ (＝asking for) a job.他正在找工作。 (2)The boy ___________________________ his teacher. 這個男孩向他的老師請教。 (3)He is the man who is always ____________________. 他是個始終追求真理的人。 (4)They are ___________________ us. 他們試圖誤導(dǎo)我們。 seeking sought advice from seeking after truth seeking to mislead 6．bring up 撫養(yǎng)；培養(yǎng)；教育；提出 [即學(xué)即練6](1)She has _______________ five children. 她養(yǎng)育了五個孩子。 (2)These are matters that you can ________________ in committee.這些問題你可在委員會中提出。 brought up bring up 拓展：bring about 引起；致使；造成；達成 bring along/on 帶來 bring back 使記起；歸還；恢復(fù) bring down 使減低；降低；挫傷(傲氣) bring forth 產(chǎn)生；產(chǎn)出；生產(chǎn) bring forward 提出；出示；展示 bring out 揭露；顯示，解釋；出版 bring to (oneself) 使復(fù)蘇 bring in 引進；引來；賺得 7．go ahead 前進；(用于祈使句)可以；往下說；說吧；干吧 go ahead with開始做某事 ahead of 在…… 之前；超過 press ahead with加緊進行，推行 [即學(xué)即練7]寫出下列句中g(shù)o ahead的意思。 (1)If you think you can settle the problem, go ahead. ____________ (2)The police examined the cars and allowed them to go ahead.______________________ (3)—I'm afraid I have to trouble you with a question. —Go ahead. _______________ (4)The government intends to go ahead with its privatization plans.____________________ 開始干吧 繼續(xù)前行 請說吧 推行；開始做 8．on the contrary 正相反，反之(表示相反意見) on the other hand 另一方面(說明問題的另一方面) contrary to... 與……相反；違反，對抗 quite/just the contrary 恰恰相反 to the contrary 與此相反地 [即學(xué)即練8](1)The boy was swimming in a direction _______________ the current. 那男孩逆流游去。 (2)You didn't bother me. ________________________， I like your company. 你沒有打擾我。相反地，我喜歡有你做伴。 (3)Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Jack _________________________________________. 雖然比爾要去看電影，但是他告訴杰克，說他不去。 contrary to On the contrary to the contrary 9．take a chance冒險；試圖做某事；碰運氣 take a chance＝take one’s chance＝take chances by chance/accident偶然；碰巧 Chances are(that)可能性是…… There is a slim/slight chance that...不大可能…… [即學(xué)即練9](1)You should never ___________________ when driving a car.開車時千萬別冒險。 (2)We hadn’t planned to meet. We met ______________. 我們原未打算相見，是偶然遇見的。 (3)_________________________ she’s already heard the news. 可能她已經(jīng)聽到那則消息了。 take chances by chance Chances are that 10．a(chǎn)s for 關(guān)于；至于 [即學(xué)即練10](1)_______________ the cause of the fire, I don't know anything. 至于火災(zāi)的原因，我一點也不知道。 (2)We had a wonderful time in the country. _________ the traffic, we had no difficulty. 我們在鄉(xiāng)下度過了一個愉快的周末。至于交通，我們沒遇到任何困難。 As for As for 拓展：as for與as to都是介詞短語，意思相近，都是“至于，關(guān)于；就……而言，就……來說”之意。as with“與……一樣”。 As to the journey, we must decide about that later. 至于旅行，我們必須以后再作決定。 Ⅱ.重點句型詳解 1．Well, towards nightfall I found myself carried_out to sea by a strong wind.哎，傍晚時分，我發(fā)現(xiàn)自己被一陣大風(fēng)刮到了大海上。 (1)“find oneself＋賓語補足語”，意為“(突然)發(fā)現(xiàn)自己……”。 ①When he came to, he found himself in a deserted island. 他醒來后，發(fā)現(xiàn)自己在一個荒涼的島上。 ②On hearing this, I found myself in an embarrassing position. 聽到這后，我突然發(fā)現(xiàn)自己處在很尷尬的境地。 (2)find oneself doing sth. 突然發(fā)現(xiàn)或驚奇地發(fā)現(xiàn)自己在做某事，表示吃驚或不相信等情感。 ①Dick found himself walking in the direction of Mike's place. 迪克突然發(fā)現(xiàn)自己在朝邁克家的方向走去。 ②When he came to, he found himself lying in the hospital.他醒來后，發(fā)現(xiàn)自己躺在了醫(yī)院里。 (3)find oneself done (突然)發(fā)現(xiàn)自己被……；不知不覺中發(fā)現(xiàn)自己被…… Then I found myself surrounded by half a dozen boys. 然后我就發(fā)現(xiàn)自己已被六個男孩圍住了。 [即境活用1]　Toward ______ sunset, he found himself ______ to a deserted island. A．the; taken B．/; taken C．the; taking D．/; taking 解析：第一空 toward 后接時間名詞時，名詞前通常不加冠詞；第二空 “find oneself＋過去分詞”，過去分詞做賓補，表被動。 答案：B 2．The next morning _I’d just about given myself up for lost when I was spotted by a ship. 第二天早上，我正感到絕望的時候，一艘船發(fā)現(xiàn)了我。 had just done...when...剛做完某事，這時…… be doing...when...正在做……這時…… be about to do...when...正要做……這時…… be on the point of doing...when...正要做……這時…… ①I had just gone to bed when the telephone rang. 我剛上床睡覺，這時電話響了。 ②He was reading newspapers when he heard his name called.他正在讀報，這時聽到有人叫他的名字。 ③I was about to go out when an unexpected visitor came.我正要出門，一位不速之客來訪了。 [即境活用2]　I had finished my homework and ______ watch the Olympics when the power was cut off. A．was going to B．was about to C．was to D．would 解析：be about to do...when...表示“正要做……這時……”，符合語境和語意。 答案：B 3．You must come whenever you want and have whatever you like. 您什么時候想來，您想吃點什么，你就一定要來呀！ (1)whenever, wherever, however 引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，相當(dāng)于 no matter when/where/how。 (2)whatever, whoever, whichever, whomever 既可引導(dǎo)名詞性從句，也可引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，在引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句時相當(dāng)于 no matter what/who/which/whom。 (3)“no matter＋疑問詞”只能引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，可放在主句前或主句后。 (4)however 的用法主要有以下三點需要注意： ①用做連接副詞，相當(dāng)于 no matter how，引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，意思是“不管怎樣……；無論如何……”，具體結(jié)構(gòu)為： however＋形容詞/副詞＋主語＋謂語。例如： However rich people are, they always seem anxious to make more money. 無論人們有多富裕，他們似乎總是渴望掙到更多的錢。 ②用做連詞，表示“不管用什么方法”。 ③however 還可作“然而”講，是副詞，不能引導(dǎo)從句，常用逗號隔開。 (5)whichever, whatever 在句中還可做定語。 Eat whichever cake you like. 你可以吃任何一塊你想吃的蛋糕。 [即境活用3]　(1)(2008·遼寧)______ hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off this loaf of bread. A．Whatever B．Whenever C．Wherever D．However 解析：“however＋adj.＋主＋謂”表示“無論多么……”。 答案：D (2)______team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships. A．No matter what B．No matter which C．Whatever D．Whichever 解析：根據(jù)句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，本題考查名詞性從句，排除A、B項。whatever和 whichever 的不同在于前者沒有范圍而后者有范圍，本句中指“周六參加比賽的獲勝隊”，是有范圍的，故選 whichever。 答案：D 易 錯 點 撥 自我完善·誤區(qū)備考 1. scene/scenery/view/sight (1)scene 指展現(xiàn)在眼前的情景，也可以指 scenery 的一部分，指某處小范圍的景色，大多包括景物中的人及活動，可譯為“情景”“景色”“場面”“(戲劇)一場”。 (2)scenery是總稱，指大范圍的自然風(fēng)光，是由多個 scene 構(gòu)成的景色，常譯為“景色”“風(fēng)景”。 (3)view 是指人從一定的角度(或從遠處或從高處等)所看到的景象，還有“觀點”“看法”等意思。 (4)sight是眼睛所看到的景象，可以指美麗的風(fēng)景，也可以指悲慘的景象，其復(fù)數(shù)形式 sights 表示“名勝古跡，人文景觀”等。 [應(yīng)用1]　用 scene, scenery, view, sight的適當(dāng)形式填空。 (1)As we climbed higher, a wonderful ______ opened out before us. (2)The next day we returned to the ______ of the accident. (3)The ______ of the play is a kitchen. (4)The Great Wall is one of the most breathtaking ______ in the world. (5)The autumn __________ of Beijing is charming. (6)Do you remember the ______ in the play where Susan meets Alan for the first time? view scene scene sights scenery scene 2. manner/method/way/means 這四個詞均有“方法；方式”的意思。 (1)manner指個人的、獨特的或有特色的“方法；方式”，常與in連用。 (2)method指合理的或系統(tǒng)的“方法”，包括抽象的觀念和具體的步驟，如為完成教學(xué)、調(diào)查、醫(yī)療等各項工作而采取的一系列步驟或方法，常與with連用。 (3)means指為達到某種目的而采取的“手段”或“方法”，常與by連用。 (4)way為普通用語，可以代替method, manner或means，但why更富有表達力，常與in連用。 [應(yīng)用2]　(1)He invented a new __________ of teaching English. (2)I don’t like his ___________ of walking. (3)There is/are no ____________ of getting there. (4)You can finish it by this _______________. (5)There are a lot of ________________ to make friends. method manner means means ways 3. ～ever與no matter wh～的用法 [應(yīng)用3]　(1)In peace，too，the Red Cross is expected to send help______there is human suffering. A．whoever B．however C．whatever D．wherever 解析：(1)句意為“在和平時期，紅十字會也應(yīng)把幫助送到人們受苦難的地方”。 答案：D (2)(2009·福建泉州高三質(zhì)檢)All the books I have are here. You may borrow ______ you like. A．whatever B．whichever C．whenever D．however 解析：(2)whichever強調(diào)“在某一范圍內(nèi)任何一個人/物”。whatever指“任何(某事)”，不強調(diào)范圍。 答案：B (3)He tried his best to solve the problem, ______difficult it was. A. however B. no matter C. whatever D. although 解析：(3)however 引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，等于 no matter how, 若用 although，應(yīng)改為 although it was difficult。 答案：A (4)______，I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week. A. However the story is amusing B. No matter amusing the story is C. However amusing the story is D. No matter how the story is amusing 解析：(4)however＝no matter how，引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，后接“adj./adv.＋主＋謂”結(jié)構(gòu)。 答案：C 高 效 作 業(yè) 自我測評·技能備考 Ⅰ.單詞拼寫 1．I can make a b______ that our team will win. 2．I warn you; I'm beginning to lose my p_______ with you. 3．The Japanese are used to b_________ to each other when they meet. 4．The little girl s_____________ when she saw a mouse running by her feet. 5．It was really u__________________ that he fell off the truck without being hurt. bet　 patience bowing screamed unbelievable 6．The first ______(場景) of the play was almost over when they got to the theatre. 7．It is good ___________ (禮貌) to give your seat to an old man on the bus. 8．In order to keep his money safe, he opened an ________ (賬戶) with the bank. 9．They had a lot of __________ (冒險) in the journey. 10．With nothing to do, he just ________ (漫步) about every day. scene　 manners account adventures wanders Ⅱ .單項選擇 1．(2010·安徽皖南八校二聯(lián))As soon as ______ concert film This Is It was released on October 28th, it became ______ great success in all big cinemas across the planet. A．a(chǎn); the B．the; a C．the; / D．a(chǎn); a 答案：B 解析：考查冠詞。根據(jù)句意可知，第一空特指This Is It這部影片，因此用定冠詞the; success當(dāng)“成功的人或事物”講時，是可數(shù)名詞，因此前面加不定冠詞。 2．It is bad ______ to talk with your finger ______ at the other person. A．manners; points B．manner; to point C．manners; pointing D．manner; pointed 答案：C 解析：It's bad manners to do sth. 意為“做……是不禮貌的”；第二空考查 “with＋賓語＋賓補(現(xiàn)在分詞)”的用法。 3．When the murderer______to run away, the police came. A．sought B．risked C．dared D．thought 答案：A 解析：seek to do...意思為“試圖做……”，相當(dāng)于 try/attempt to do... ；risk 后必須接 doing 結(jié)構(gòu)，think 后應(yīng)該接 of doing 結(jié)構(gòu)，dare to do 意思為“敢做……”，均不合題意。 4．—Do you think that housing price will keep ______ in the years to come? —Sorry, I have no idea. A．lifting up B．going up C．bringing up D．growing up 答案：B 解析：考查動詞短語。“價格”上漲應(yīng)用 go up。 5．When the thief found the police had already ______ him, he ran away quickly. A．realized B．known C．spotted D．stared 答案：C 解析：句意：當(dāng)小偷發(fā)現(xiàn)警察已經(jīng)發(fā)現(xiàn)他時，他飛快地跑了。spot 有“發(fā)現(xiàn)，認(rèn)出”的意思。realize 意識到；know 認(rèn)識；stare vi. 后接介詞 at。 6．—Jimmy had a lot of parties recently. —Yes, that might ______ why he didn't do well in the test. A．sum up B．a(chǎn)dd up to C．a(chǎn)ccount for D．make sense of 答案：C 解析：考查動詞短語。account for“說明……的原因”，合題意。A.總結(jié) B．加起來總計D.弄懂；理解。 7．Because of ______ mail we receive, we may not be able to reply to your letter. Please remember to include your full name with your letter. A．a(chǎn) great many of B．a(chǎn) large number of C．the large amount of D．a(chǎn) great plenty of 答案：C 解析：考查表示數(shù)量的短語。句意表示“由于我們收到郵件數(shù)量很多……”，mail為不可數(shù)名詞，故選C。 8．(2010·北京海淀期末)－I regret to you the other day. －Forget it. I was a bit say that I ______ have shouted at out of control myself. A．shouldn't B．mustn't C．couldn't D．mightn't 答案：A 解析：考查情態(tài)動詞的用法。shouldn't have done表示“過去本不該做，卻做了……”。語意：——我很抱歉，我本不該朝你大聲嚷的?！税桑乙灿悬c失控。 9．______me, I don't like this ______ novel. A．As with; latest B．As with; newest C．As for; latest D．As with; newest 答案：C 解析：as for me 就我而言；as with 和……一樣；latest最新的，最近的。 10．There is much chance ______ Bill will recover from his injury in time for the race. A．that B．what C．when D．which 答案：A 解析：There is much chance that...“很有可能……”，that引導(dǎo)同位語從句。 11．The little boy came riding at full speed down the motorway on his bicycle. ______ it was! A．What a dangerous scene B．What dangerous a scene C．How a dangerous scene D．How dangerous the scene 答案：A 解析：scene為可數(shù)名詞，其感嘆句的正確表達應(yīng)為：What a dangerous scene it was！或How dangerous the scene was！或How dangerous a scene it was! 12．______ if you passed the exam you would receive a reward was telling lies. A．Whoever told you that B．Those who told you that C．No matter who told you D．Whoever that told you 答案：A 解析：whoever相當(dāng)于anyone who，引導(dǎo)主語從句。that引導(dǎo)賓語從句，賓語從句又含有一個if引導(dǎo)的條件狀語從句。 13．The bill would ______ workers twelve weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies. A．permit B．supply C．a(chǎn)dmit D．provide 答案：A 解析：permit sb. sth. “允許某人某事”。句意為：如果家有急事，法案允許工人有12周無薪假日。 14．When I came to myself, I found myself ______ and ______ a group of people. A．to be at hospital; surrounded by B．a(chǎn)t hospital; surrounding C．a(chǎn)t hospital; surrounded by D．a(chǎn)t hospital; to be surrounded 答案：C 解析：考查 “find＋賓語＋賓補”結(jié)構(gòu)。第一空用介詞短語做賓補；第二空用過去分詞表被動。 15．—Would you mind my sitting here ______ lunch? —______. A．a(chǎn)nd have; No, not at all B．a(chǎn)nd having; No, thank you C．to have; Never, go ahead D．a(chǎn)nd have; Oh, it's my pleasure 答案：C 解析：第一空需填 to have或 and having，與 sitting并列；對于 mind 的回答應(yīng)為 No, not at all. 或 Never, go ahead. Ⅲ .完形填空 “How did you do it, Dad? How have you __1__ not to take a drink for almost 20 years？” It took me almost 20 years to have the __2__ to even ask my father this very __3__ question. When Dad first __4__ drinking, the whole family was on pins and needles __5__ he got into a situation that, in the past, would have started him drinking again. For a few years we were __6__ to bring it up for fear that the drinking would begin again. “I had this little __7__ that I would recite to myself __8__ four to five times a day.” was Dad's __9__ to my 18yearold unasked question. “The __10__ were an instant relief and constant reminder to me that things were never so __11__ that I could not handle them，” Dad said. And then he __12__ the poem with me. The poem's simple, yet profound (深奧的) words __13__ became part of my daily routine as well. About a month after this talk with my father, I __14__ a gift in the mail from a friend of mine. It was a book of affirmations(斷言)with one affirmation listed for each __15__ of the year. I __16__ opened the book to the page of my birthday to see what words of wisdom this book had in store for me. __17__ of disbelief and appreciation rolled down my face. There, on my birthday, was the __18__ poem that had helped my __19__ for all these years! It is called The Serenity Prayer. God, give me the serenity (平靜)to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to __20__ the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. 1. A. failed B. succeeded C. managed D. tried 2. A. courage B. ability C. wisdom D. confidence 3. A. interesting B. personal C. hard D. unanswered 4. A. started B. enjoyed C. minded D. stopped 5. A. every time B. all time C. next time D. last time 6. A. anxious B. glad C. afraid D. eager 7. A. book B. passage C. poem D. list 8. A. at least B. at most C. at first D. at last 9. A. comment B. praise C. contribution D. reply 10. A. words B. phrases C. letters D. sentences 11. A. strange B. different C. simple D. tough 12. A. shared B. talked C. read D. impressed 13. A. surprisingly B. immediately C. increasingly D. regularly 14. A. brought B. bought C. received D. accepted 15. A.