人教版高中英语必修5 & 选修8课本词汇阅读小短文.docx

必修五Ted and I live in the same neighbourhood. He does construction work. Last month he developed a severe disease. An expert physician，Dr. David，was called in to attend to him. David，very enthusiastic，was good at handling difficult cases，but this case was a challenge. After careful enquiry he suspected that the paint was to blame，but there was no positive evidence. He absorbed himself in analysing the collected data cautiously，finding that there was a link between the disease and Teds working environment. David then concluded that being exposed to the smell of the paint for long contributed to Teds disease. The disease was defeated and Ted，the victim，was cured eventually.My wife and I，as arranged，went to the United Kingdom for sightseeing last summer. Here a fact has to be clarified: The UK is roughly divided into four parts，Northern Ireland being part of it. Ireland，having its own administration, institutions and currency，is an independent country. To our delight，conflicts between Britain and Ireland have come to an end and the tense situation has been eased. During the stay in the UK，we were thrilled to find some wellfurnished old castles，accomplished in the 1850s.The beauty of these splendid architectures was beyond description. We also saw some soldiers of the Royal Air Force，dressed in uniform，marching down the street. What a pleasant surprise we had that day！Previously I was a typist. I resigned because I couldnt tolerate my boss being greedy. Lack of the motivation to do simple things was another reason. Currently I work as a business representative in the Ecology Company. My new job has left me good impressions in many aspects except that I have to constantly go on business by jet. Once I was on the way to California when something urgent happened. The plane was swallowed by a thunderstorm，with lightning flashing among the dark clouds. A stewardess instantly told us to put on the oxygen masks and fasten the safety belts. She then pressed a button to switch on the emergency lights. Fortunately the crew was professional and calm. They made several adjustments to the situation and finally we landed safely.Li Qing，an amateur journalist，works for China Daily. Though she is in a dilemma between her family and her job，she never complains. Eager to be more professional，she concentrates on her job and has never been accused of making mistakes. One day she was informed of an interview with people who were guilty of crimes. To acquire accurate stories，she demanded to record what they would say. Meanwhile，a colleague assisted her in taking photos. She needed，during the process，to be sceptical of what they said and tried to assess whether they were deliberately hiding the truth. She then wrote thorough stories and submitted them to the editor for polishing.Li Qing is really gifted and her efforts are admirable.Jimmy was choked by liquid poison from a kettle. Then his wrist skin was burned by electric shocks and his ankle cut by a knife. Luckily a nurse gave him temporary treatment before the ambulance arrived. She squeezed the liquid out of his throat and tied bandages firmly to his ankle，applying pressure to stop bleeding. As for the burn，she used scissors to remove his sleeve，poured cold water over the burn and then covered his mildly swollen wrist tightly with a damp cloth. Doctors said the nurses first aid made a vital difference in saving the boy. They also estimated，according to his symptoms，that it would take weeks before his wrist recovered because the skin is a complex organ consisting of many tissues.选修六Abstract artists paint odd designs rather than delicate figures by adopting special techniques，attempting to give people strong visual impact. However，their works，all with a specific aim of showing emotions，are difficult to understand. Conventional scholars used to predict that this art would not last long，saying it was evidently ridiculous. Nowadays galleries hold superb exhibitions on typical abstract artworks，many of which display contemporary civilizations. Created by artists with great reputation，these works appeal to many people who have a preference for abstract art. People like collecting such works，but permanent possession of artworks is not easy because they are fragile，especially allergic to damp environment. Consequently，most of them disappear over time.Tom often got teased at school. He studied badly and looked blank in class most of the time. His parents tried to help take a load off his mind by encouraging him to learn to write poems. Eventually，Tom got out of the shadow. He found writing poetry was an appropriate way to convey his joy and sorrow. After getting a college diploma，he devoted his time to poetry. He exchanged ideas at times with other poets about patterns and rhythms of poetry. Using concrete, flexible language and the minimum of words was his style. He was once awarded the championship of a poetry competition sponsored by the National Poetry Series. People held apparently different attitudes towards his poems. Some thought his words were contradictory. Others argued that they exactly reflected the authors true emotions.Female adolescents feel ashamed and embarrassed when they face problems like sex and mental stress. They automatically get into trouble due to their imperfect comprehension and judgment. Some are becoming addicted to cigarettes，alcohol and even drug abuse. Once they are accustomed to these things，it is tough for them to quit. Side effects may cause young pregnant women to abort or have abnormal babies. Some may be at risk of being infected with desperate AIDS. They will also encounter discrimination and prejudice from society unless they guarantee complete withdrawal from illegal drugs. Its suggested that parents strengthen communication with their teenagers who feel awkward and shy rather than just put a ban on certain actions.The tendency of global warming has been observed worldwide. One of the consequences of the average temperature steadily going up is that catastrophes like floods occur more often. Collected data make a clear presentation about how this phenomenon comes about. Large quantities of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere prevent heat from escaping into space besides causing a wide range of pollution. Scientists subscribe to the view that humans existence and their casual behaviours are to blame. Though someone states that global warming is mild，not severe，we must find a solution to the threat. The commitment requires shared efforts. It is now a global trend to consume fewer fossil fuels. Governments tend to advocate refreshing our living circumstances by saving energy and recycling waste.A company is looking for candidates for the position of data collecting. All applicants are guaranteed accommodation for the first year. I am one of them，appointed to evaluate information for a database about diverse natural disasters like hurricanes and typhoons. I hand out questionnaires to those who actually went through them，which will be precious documents for the study of geology. One day，a volcano erupted unexpectedly with ground trembling violently，causing panic and anxiety among local residents. I witnessed the eruption from my balcony where I was drawing diagrams of earthquakes. Hot lava varying from 50 to 100 metres was fountaining into the air. The sight was absolutely fantastic! But I was unconscious of the potential dangerthe harmful gas! Luckily，I was able to flee to a safe place with a helmet on.选修七Harry，majoring in psychology at college，had never given up his ambition to become an architect. He took courses in architecture at weekends and finally got a certificate. Unfortunately，he became disabled after an injury. His clumsy movements made him annoyed. However，encouragements from his parents kept up his spirits. He managed to adapt quickly to his disability. One day，after conducting a survey，he decided to help the disabled abolish their barriers. His decision gained his fathers approval. He even resigned and came to his assistance. Despite lack of adequate funding，Harry succeeded in designing a toilet accessible to wheelchair users. Letters of congratulations poured in from his community，which helped win back his dignity.Jack is a talented fiction writer. His parents divorced when he was in junior school. He had an awful childhood，when he often sat up in alarm at night. He envied his classmates the affection they got from their parents. How he desired to be accompanied to school by his father and mother! At a grand ceremony，one of his novels was declared to win Faulkner Award. This novel was later adapted into a digital movie，for which Jack was bound to get a bonus. In this absurd and tragic story，a woman dressed in elegant styles was killed in cold blood. People sighed with sympathy. Policemen scanned her house and had an accurate assessment of the evidence. Then they concluded that the woman was murdered by her husband！David reflects on his behaviours annually. Then he decides what to continue and what to abandon. A vivid memory of his childhood accounts for this habit. He once paid a visit to a town，where accommodation was free. One morning something awesome happened to him. He was jogging near the boundary when he was targeted by some soldiers，who hid themselves behind a steep bank of a shallow river，just opposite to him. Sharp whistles of the bullets urged him to flee as fast as possible. Luckily，he narrowly escaped being killed，by pure coincidence. He sucked in deep breaths before calming himself down. This event made him aware of the truth that caution is the parent of safety.An astronaut，along with his interpreter，visited a remote village in Africa. However，things shocked them greatly. Owing to high levels of poverty，the children couldnt enjoy the privilege of being educated. They had no concept of clicking a computer! The income distribution system had not yet been established there，let alone the social security system. The astronaut made a voluntary donation. He purchased books for children and tractors for farmers. He had a clinic built for the elderly. He even adjusted his arrangement and stayed there for a fortnight，showing the children how to operate computers. Such knowledge，he thought，would be relevant to their future careers.Li Hua is widely acknowledged as a top student，who gets a scholarship every year for his high academic achievement. His autonomous learning ability benefits him a lot. Of all the compulsory and optional subjects，he is best at English. He has a draft plan (his teacher also recommends): to work after getting a bachelors degree in an overseas enterprise，where fluency in English is a fundamental admission requirement. Acting as a travel agent is part of his weekly routine. He thinks there is no substitute for abundant practical experience. His actions never contradict his principle: be responsible and reliable whatever he does. Obviously，such qualities are necessary qualifications for a future laborer.选修八Apparently, Chinas economic reform has benefited the majority of its people. The distinct features of its growth pattern have shocked the world. The booming economy presents opportunities to job applicants. Few people are suffering from hardships of life. Advertisements are inserted in TV programs, indicating that people have better choices when buying products. Recently, Chinas economy is slowing down, its growth having slipped to 6.5 percent. The central and local authorities are trying to grasp the chance to realize the economic transformation. Arguments about political reform have never been stopped. If we view it from another angle, putting a brake on its pace might not be a bad idea.The media are constantly exposing food safety problems. Researchers, based on the data attained, made a conservative assumption that 70% of the food consumers are victims of harmful food. There are some people who cant resist the temptation of becoming wealthy. They undertake illegal activities merely to obtain commercial benefits, without bothering to care about other peoples safety. I think compulsory regulations on food safety must be made and food production procedures must be strictly monitored. We should object to any arbitrary change of the regulations, forbidding anyone to accumulate wealth in an immoral way.Currently Ive become one of the personnel of the Patent Office. I am dynamic and never work passively. Soon I am competent to identify whether a patent claim is valid based on the criteria. An inventor files a patent application with the expectation that he can make a fortune by selling it. Yesterday two applications seized my attention. Someone submitted a system that could predict abrupt climate changes. He said he had tested the system with caution and made sure it was stable as well as practical. The other was a simple game, through which small kids would learn merrily to distinguish shapes and colors.Betty, an extraordinary football referee, was skilled at handling troublesome players. I wanted to make her acquaintance. On the way to her house, I saw a laundry at a street corner and went in after hesitating for a while. The clothes there were classified into four categories: woollen, cotton, silk and nylon. I happened to see a garment. It looked shabby but its brilliant color, though fading away, betrayed itself. I knew it was an authentic antique. I gave a whistle in amazement. I asked the owner to sell it to me. He made some good remarks about it before he offered a price. We bargained and finally he compromised and I got the garment without paying too much.When giving a significant academic lecture, the professor was interrupted and arrested by the police for murdering his wife, a receptionist of a kindergarten. He mixed a kind of poison which could accelerate ones pulse with yogurt for his wife. She felt dizzy after drinking the yogurt and soon died. Based on a tentative examination, the police assumed she died of heart disease. But an acute detective questioned the accuracy. He made a systematic and thorough analysis and got ample evidence proving the woman was poisoned to death. He also used primitive equipment to make sure of the category of the poison.9