2020版高考英语新创新一轮复习人教全国版讲义：必修1Unit2Englisharoundtheworld

Unit 2 English around the world

一、课前基础自查
(一)分类记单词——省时高效
Ⅰ.阅读单词(知其意)
1.subway n．　　地下人行道；〈美〉地铁
2.elevator n. 电梯；升降机
3.petrol n. 〈英〉汽油
4.conquer vt. 征服；占领
5.apartment n. 〈美〉公寓住宅；单元住宅
6.enrich vt. 使富裕；充实；改善
7.identity n. 本身；本体；身份
8.dialect n. 方言
9.eastern adj. 东方的；东部的
10.lightning n. 闪电
11.usage n. 使用；用法；词语惯用法
12.accent n. 口音；腔调；重音
13.block n. 街区；块；木块；石块
Ⅱ.重点单词(写其形)
1.official adj.　　官方的；正式的；公务的
2.voyage n. 航行；航海
3.native adj. 本国的；本地的
n. 本地人；本国人
4.base vt. 以……为根据
n. 基部；基地；基础
5.spelling n. 拼写；拼法
6.vocabulary n. 词汇；词汇量；词表
7.command n．& vt. 命令；指令；掌握
8.request n．& vt. 请求；要求
9.straight adv. 直接；挺直
adj. 直的；笔直的；正直的
Ⅲ.拓展单词(通其变)
1.actually adv.实际上；事实上→actual adj.真实的；实际的
2.gradual adj.逐渐的；逐步的→gradually adv.逐渐地；逐步地
3.latter adj.较后的；后半的；(两者中)后者的→latest adj.最新的；最近的→later adj.后期的；后者的→lately adv.近来；最近
4.fluent adj.流利的；流畅的→fluently adv.流利地；流畅地→fluency n．流利；流畅
5.frequent adj.频繁的；常见的→frequently adv.常常；频繁地→frequency n．频率
6.expression n．词语；表示；表达；表情→express vt.表达
7.recognize vt.辨认出；承认；公认→recognition n．认出
[语境活用]
1.The puzzled expression on her face suggested that she didn't know how she could express her feelings properly.(express)
2.He had changed so much that you couldn't recognize him.As a matter of fact, illness and age changed him beyond recognition.(recognize)
3.Mary speaks fluent Chinese while her brother speaks Japanese fluently.(fluent)
4.As is known to all, education is a gradual process, and people are gradually aware of its importance.(gradual)
5.Frequently going out on a date may result in frequent absence from classes, which will interfere with their studies.(frequent)

(二)练中记短语——记牢用活
写准记牢
语境活用(选用左栏短语填空)
1.more_than　超过；非常；不只是；不仅是
2.come_up 走近；上来；提出
3.be_based_on 以……为基础
4.believe_it_or_not 信不信由你
5.play_a_part_(in) 扮演一个角色；参与
6.because_of 因为；由于
7.the_number_of ……的数量
8.at_present 现在；目前
9.make_use_of 利用；使用
10.such_as 例如……；像这种的
1.They tried their best to make_use_of the chance that their school offered to study hard.
2.At_present,_there is no way of predicting what the long­term effects of the explosion will be.
3.It is partly because_of her sick mother that she hasn't taken the job abroad.
4.The question which came_up at the meeting was whether we had enough money.
5.—I'm more_than happy to take you there in my car.
—You're so nice.Thank you.
6.Believe_it_or_not,_we were left waiting in the rain for two hours.
7.It's more useful to learn modern languages, such_as English and German, than Latin.
8.The_number_of road accidents and the deaths arising from those accidents has increased over the past year.

(三)仿写明句式——以用为本
教材原句
句式解读
句式仿写
1.Native English speakers can understand each other even if they don't speak the same kind of English.
以英语作为母语的人，即使他们所讲的英语不尽相同，也可以相互理解。
even if＝even though意为“即使；尽管”，引导让步状语从句。
(2018·全国卷Ⅰ书面表达)说到餐桌礼仪，即使你不习惯，吃饭时也要小声说话。
Speaking of table manners, keep your voice low during the meal even_if_you_are_not_used_to_it.
2.It was based more on German than the English we speak at present.
当时的英语更多地是以德语为基础，而我们今天所说的英语不是。
more ...than ...“与其说……倒不如说……”。
他考试又没及格。依我看，与其说他笨倒不如说他懒。
He failed the exam again.In my view, he_was_more_lazy_than_stupid.
3.Believe it or not, there is no such thing as standard English.
信不信由你，没有什么标准英语。
no such＋单数名词＋as ...“没有像……这样的……”。
世界上没有像你说的那样聪明的人。
There is no_such_wise/clever_person_as you said in the world.

二、课堂重点深化

1．base vt.以……为根据n.基部；基地；基础
　[自主体验]
单句语法填空
①Basing (base) an important decision more on emotion than on reason, you will regret it sooner or later.
②With our knowledge based on practice, we can make great contributions to our society.
③The government provides them with not only food and shelter, but also the basic (base) skills for their living.
　[系统归纳]
(1)base ...on/upon ...　　 把……建立在……基础之上
be based on 以……为基础；依据……
(2)basic adj. 基本的；基础的
　[重点强化]
易错处处防
④Basing on the facts, we can reach these conclusions.Basing→Based
佳句时时写
⑤谚语是众所周知并重复运用的一句简单而具体的话，它表达了一个基于常识或人类实践经验的真理。
A proverb is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based_on_common_sense or the practical experience of humans.
2．command n．[C]命令；指令；[U]掌握vt.命令；指挥；赢得
　[自主体验]
单句语法填空
①I'm at your command — what would you like me to do?
②If you do not serve others, you cannot take command of them.
句型转换
③The police commanded the witness to describe what had happened the day before.
→The police commanded that the witness (should)_describe_what_had_happened the day before.
　[系统归纳]
(1)at one's command　　　　　　 听某人支配
have a (good) command of 掌握；精通(尤指语言)
take command of 控制；担任……的指挥
(2)command sb.to do sth. 命令某人做某事
command that ...(should) do ...　 命令……做……
　[重点强化]
佳句时时写
④(2018·浙江高考写作)我确信我非常胜任做这项志愿工作，因为我精通英语口语。
I do believe that I am very qualified for this voluntary work, because_I_have_a_good command_of_spoken_English.
僻义牢牢记
⑤Her bravery in the rescue commanded our respect.赢得
[联想发散]
command后面跟从句时，从句谓语用(should＋) do/be done，以下动词具有相同的用法：
一坚持：insist
二命令：order, command
三建议：suggest, advise, recommend
四要求：demand, request, require, desire
再加一个敦促：urge

3．request n．& vt.请求；要求
　[自主体验]
单句语法填空
①What's your opinion of Mr Li's request that we (should)_spend (spend) half an hour reading English aloud every morning?
②It is_requested (request) that all the visitors should not take pictures of the exhibitions.
句型转换
③I requested that the students should be well prepared for the exam.
→I made_a_request_that the students should be well prepared for the exam.(request n．)
　[系统归纳]
(1)make a request for sth./that ...　 请求/要求……
at one's request 应某人的要求
(2)request sb.to do sth. 请求某人做某事
request that ...(should) do sth. 请求……
It is requested that ...(should) do sth. 据要求……
　[重点强化]
易错处处防
④The English teacher requests that you must hand in your homework tomorrow morning.must→should或去掉must
佳句时时写
⑤You are asked to attach an introduction to your innovation so that others can know how to use it.(将句中加蓝词汇升级)requested
4．recognize vt.辨认出；承认；公认
　[自主体验]
单句语法填空
①The film star wears sunglasses.Therefore, he can go shopping without being_recognized (recognize)．
②Alexander tried to get his work recognized (recognize) in the medical circles.
③James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.
　[系统归纳]
(1)recognize sb./one's voice　 认出某人/听出某人的声音
be recognized to be/as ... 被认为是……
It is recognized that ... 人们公认……
(2)recognition n. 认出；认识
beyond (all) recognition 认不出来
　[重点强化]
易错处处防
④I went back to my hometown after 20 years and the city had changed beyond all recognitions.recognitions→recognition
佳句时时写
⑤人们一致认为环境污染已经成了最严重的问题之一。
It_is_recognized_that environmental pollution has become one of the most serious problems.


1．come up 走近；上来；发芽；发生；被提出；(太阳、月亮等)升起
　[自主体验]
写出下列句中come up的含义
①He came up to me and asked the time.走近
②Many good suggestions came up at yesterday's meeting.被提出
③When the moon came up, the young people began their celebration.升起
④I planted some seeds in the yard.But they failed to come up.发芽
⑤I'll let him know immediately if anything unexpected comes up.发生
　[系统归纳]
come up with　　　　　　 想出；提出
come across (偶然)遇见；发现；被理解
come to 总计；达到
when it comes to ... 当谈到……时
　[重点强化]
易错对对碰(come up/come up with)
⑥Specialists can come_up_with new ways to solve the problem of air pollution.
⑦As soon as the project came_up at the meeting, it attracted many people's attention.
佳句时时写
⑧(2015·四川高考书面表达)当谈到英语时，听说是我的弱项。
Listening and speaking is where my weakness lies when_it_comes_to_English.
[名师指津]　come up的主语是物，表示“(计划、建议、方案等)被提出”，为不及物动词短语，不能用于被动语态；而come up with主语是人或团体组织，表示“(某人)提出”，为及物动词短语。
2．make use of 利用；使用
　[自主体验]
句式升级
We must make full use of every minute to go over our lessons, for the final examination is coming.
①Full_use_must_be_made_of_every_minute_to_go_over_our_lessons,_for the final examination is coming.(用full use作主语)
②Every_minute_must_be_made_full_use_of_to_go_over_our_lessons,_for the final examination is coming.(用every minute作主语)
单句语法填空
③As you know, it's no use complaining (complain) without taking action.
④You know, new printing techniques have recently come into use.
　[系统归纳]
　　　 充分利用
(2)come into use 开始被使用
be of (great) use (很)有用
It is no use/useless doing sth. 做某事是没用的
　[重点强化]
易错处处防
⑤There is no denying that the Internet is of great useful in our daily life.useful→use
佳句时时写
⑥(2018·全国卷Ⅲ书面表达)每天下课后，我们学生和老师都充分利用这个体育馆(gymnasium)做运动。
We students as well as our teachers make_good_use_of_the_gymnasium_to_do_sports after class every day.
3．more ...than ...“与其说……倒不如说……”
　[教材原句]　It was based more on German than the English we speak at present.
　[自主体验]
①She was more_sad_than_angry when her son lied.
当她的儿子撒谎时，与其说她生气倒不如说她伤心。
②Fishing is more_than a sport; it's an art.
钓鱼不只是一项运动，它是一门艺术。
③It's a beautiful cottage not_more_than five minutes from the nearest beach.
那是一座漂亮的小屋，离最近的海滩至多5分钟的路程。
　[归纳点拨]
用法规则
(1)more than＋数词或从句　　超过……
more than＋形容词 非常……
more than＋名词 不只是；不仅是
(2)no more than 只不过；仅仅
not more than 不超过；至多
注意事项
more ...than ...结构强调more后面的内容，表示同一个人或事物的两种特征对比。more和than后接两个并列成分。

　[佳句背诵]
①(精彩开头句)(2018·全国卷Ⅰ书面表达)I am more than delighted to know you are invited to a dinner party by your Chinese friend.
②(增分要点句)(2015·湖南高考写作)I made such great progress in English that my teacher praised me saying that I was more diligent than clever.
4．no such＋单数名词＋as ...“没有像……这样的……”
　[教材原句]　Believe it or not, there is no_such_thing_as standard English.
　[自主体验]
①There is no_such_thing_as failure.Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction.
世上没有失败，失败只不过是生活试图将我们推向另一个方向罢了。
②He was so responsible a teacher that we were all deeply moved.
→He was such_a_responsible_teacher_that we were all deeply moved.
③A general myth has grown up around Marco Polo that he introduced such_things_as spaghetti and ice cream from China to the West.
关于马可波罗最为大家熟知的一个传说是他将意大利通心粉和冰淇淋等东西从中国传入西方。
　[归纳点拨]
用法规则
(1)no such＋单数名词＋as ...“没有像……这样的……”
(2)such与a/an连用时要放在a/an的前面；与all, no, some, any, few, little, many, much, several, one等词连用时，应位于它们的后面。
(3)such ＋that ...“如此……以至于……”
(4)such ...as ...“像……这样的……”，as在句中引导定语从句
注意事项
“no such＋单数名词”结构中单数名词前不可再加冠词，相当于“not such a(n)＋单数名词”。

　[佳句背诵]
①(精彩开头句)As we know, there's no such thing as a free lunch in the world.
②(增分要点句)(2015·安徽高考书面表达)I would also like to know how he felt in space and whether space travel is such great fun as I have read.

本单元语篇话题与新课程主题语境“人与自我”中的“语言学习”子话题相对应
一、话题语素积累多一点
子话题——语言学习
(一)浅易词汇温一温
①fluent 　②master 　 ③course 　　④culture　 ⑤dictionary
⑥discuss ⑦excellent ⑧fault ⑨grammar ⑩recite
⑪perfect ⑫introduce ⑬knowledge ⑭language ⑮diary

(二)生疏词汇记一记
①ability n．能力；才能　　 　 　 ②overcome vt.克服；解决
③accomplish v．完成；实现 ④acquire v．获得；得到
⑤approach n．& v．途径；方法 ⑥communicate v．交流；传达
⑦consult v．咨询；请教；商量 ⑧correction n．改正
⑨gain v．获得 ⑩dictation n．听写(的文字)
⑪grasp v．抓住；紧握 ⑫idiom n．习语；成语
⑬improve vt.改进；更新 ⑭focus v．集中；聚焦

(三)常用词块忆一忆
①keep ...in mind　　　　　　　　 记住……
②broaden one's horizons 开阔视野
③make great progress in 在……取得很大进步
④come across 碰到
⑤meet with 遇到
⑥refer to/consult a dictionary 查字典
⑦learn ...by heart 把……记住
⑧set/take/write/note down 写下；记下
⑨pick up (不经意)学得；拾起；捡起；接收；开车去接
⑩acquire skills/knowledge 获得技能/知识
⑪have a grasp of＝have a command of 掌握
⑫follow/take one's advice 听从……劝告
⑬communicate with sb. 与某人交流
⑭ask sb.for help 向某人求助
⑮focus one's attention on＝concentrate on 集中(注意力，精力)于
⑯form the habit of reading 养成阅读习惯
⑰make full use of 充分利用
⑱enlarge/expand one's vocabulary 扩大词汇量
(四)写作佳句背一背
①My hard work pays off, and I am quite proud of what I have achieved/the progress I have made in English.
②In the competition for a well­paid job, the one who can speak fluent English has an advantage over those who cannot.
③By learning English we can broaden our mental horizons and increase our knowledge in various fields.
④They think learning English is one of the demands of modern society and will do good to our future career.
二、话题书面表达亮一点

假定你叫李华，在光明中学读书，在高中学习英语的过程中遇到一些问题，想得到老师的帮助，并想给班级的英语老师提一些建议，以帮助自己学好英语。请你结合自己的实际情况给英语老师写一封求助信，内容包括：
1．学习英语时遇到的问题：生词多，记忆有难度；
2．请求老师介绍一些学习英语的好方法；
3．向英语老师提出的建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear teacher，
My name is Li Hua.　



Yours，
Li Hua
　　　
[写作4步走]
第一步：句写对——给词写句
(用方框内的词汇翻译句子)
make great progress in, ask sb.for help, meet with, difficulty, full of new words, recite, introduce, learn new words, teach the text　　
1．我写信向你寻求一些帮助。
I'm_writing_to_ask_you_for_some_help.
2．我在学习英语方面遇到了许多困难。
I_have_met_with_many_difficulties_in_learning_English.
3．我发现我们的课文满是生词。
I_find_our_texts_full_of_new_words.
4．课文太长，我难以背诵。
The_texts_are_too_long_for_me_to_recite.
5．我不得不向你寻求帮助。
I_have_to_turn_to_you_for_help.
6．你能给我们介绍一些学习新单词的好方法吗？
Would_you_like_to_introduce_to_us_some_good_ways_to_learn_new_words?
7．我请求你讲课文更慢一点。
I_beg_you_to_teach_the_text_more_slowly.
8．我确信我能在英语学习上取得很大的进步。
I'm sure that I can make great progress in my English study.
第二步：量写够——语句扩充
9．在句3增加并列分句“对我来说记住它们很难”。
I_find_our_texts_full_of_new_words_and_they_are_very_difficult_for_me_to_remember.
10．在句5增加because引导的原因状语从句“因为有如此多的困难”。
Because_I_have_so_many_difficulties,_I_have_to_turn_to_you_for_help.
11．在句6增加so that引导的目的状语从句“以便我们更容易记住它们”。
Would_you_like_to_introduce_to_us_some_good_ways_to_learn_new_words_so_that_we_can_remember_them_more_easily?
12．在句7增加并列句“这样大多数学生就能很容易地跟上你”。
I_beg_you_to_teach_the_text_more_slowly_and_in_this_way_most_of_the_students_can_easily_follow_you.
13．在句8增加状语“在你的帮助下”。
I'm_sure_that_I_can_make_great_progress_in_my_English_study_with_your_help.
第三步：语写美——词句升格
1．用定语从句升级句9。
I_find_our_texts_full_of_new_words_that/which_are_very_difficult_for_me_to_remember.
2．用“faced with”改写句10。
Faced_with_so_many_difficulties,_I_have_to_turn_to_you_for_help.
3．用“so that”引导的结果状语从句改写句12。
I_beg_you_to_teach_the_text_more_slowly_so_that_most_of_the_students_can_easily_follow_you.

第四步：篇连顺——衔接成文
结合各要点句，可以添加过渡性词汇besides， in the meanwhile连句成文，使文章更加连贯，结构紧凑。
Dear teacher，
My name is Li Hua.I'm_writing_to_ask_you_for_some_help.I_have_met_with_many difficulties_in_learning_English.I_find_our_texts_full_of_new_words_that/which_are_very_difficult_for_me_to_remember.Besides,_the_texts_are_too_long_for_me_to_recite.
Faced_with_so_many_difficulties,_I_have_to_turn_to_you_for_help.Would_you_like_to_introduce_to_us_some_good_ways_to_learn_new_words_so_that_we_can_remember_them_more_easily?_In_the_meanwhile,_I_beg_you_to_teach_the_text_more_slowly_so_that_most_of_the_students_can_easily_follow_you.I'm_sure_that_I_can_make_great_progress_in_my_English_study_with_your_help.
Yours，
Li Hua

一、复现单元考点——增强备考信心
Ⅰ.高考中的语法填空
1．(2017·全国卷Ⅲ)However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems.
2．(2017·江苏高考)In southern Spain the sudden increase of greenhouses has changed the warming trend locally, and actually (actual) cooled the region.
3．(2015·陕西高考)In modern society, punctuality is a necessary virtue.It is a recognition (recognize) of the importance of other people.
4．(2015·湖南高考)English is a dynamic language that admits new words and recognizes changes in meaning, spelling (spell), and usage of familiar words.
5．(2015·天津高考)You can talk to the robot, ask it questions, and make requests (request) for it to perform different tasks.
6．(2015·浙江高考)If you can't make the official (office) office hours, most professors are willing to make individual appointments to help you out.
7．(2015·广东高考)I gradually (gradual) learned what we all need is to think more like customers.
8．(2014·全国卷Ⅱ)After only six months of being cared for by a 25­year­old woman from China, the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions (express)．
Ⅱ.高考中的完形填空
(选用recognize, request, come up填空)
1．(2016·四川高考完形填空)Another try was in order.“Well, if you don't want to read it, give it back.Maybe your mom would enjoy hearing the story.”The book sailed through the air to Aunt Dede and she began to read it aloud.By the end of the first chapter, __56__were coming from the back seat：“Please read a little louder.”requests
2．(2016·江苏高考完形填空)That night, I talked to my wife about my conversation with Kurt and what I had learned.I showed her the workbook and tapes Kurt was selling.We __51__ that Kurt wasn't just trying to make a sale.He was offering a way for us to change our lives and achieve our dreams.recognized
3．(2012·重庆高考完形填空)I planted some lily (百合花) seeds in the yard.But they failed to __42__.I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses.come_up
二、复现话题词汇——提高阅读准度
新高考下的命题新视角：2018年是改革开放40周年，随着改革向“深水区”推进，中外交流越来越多，语言学习成为高考的热门话题。通过阅读此类话题文章，学生不仅可以领略西方语言尤其是英语的特点，而且可以了解语言背后的文化差异，从而激发学生学习英语的热情，促进他们身心健康地发展。在平时的话题训练中，应多聚焦跨国文化交流中的语言沟通方面的素材。
[话题感悟]
学习目标 ——语篇复现词汇，活学活用记忆更深
(加蓝词汇为本单元话题词汇，读文时请揣摩其用法)
[1]After studying Mandarin (普通话) at a university in London, I decided to further develop my language skills in Beijing.My choice of __1__ was Hutong School Beijing.
[2]Hutong School Beijing not only __2__ language classes but also helps with accommodation, visas, and anything you could __3__ need help with.They also organize __4__ events, which is nice when you're living somewhere you don't actually __5__ anyone.
[3]After a 10­hour voyage, I __6__ early in the morning.I __7__ up my suitcase, made my way to the exit and met the Hutong School Beijing representative.He took me straight to my __8__， which was located in Dongzhimen, a really nice and __9__ location, only 2 stops to Tian'anmen Square.However, the apartment was not quite as “nice” as __10__ on the website.And I just had two __11__： a German guy who would be there for four months learning __12__， and a Spanish guy who works for Hutong School Beijing.
[4]After __13__ in, the representative took me to __14__ with the local police, which you are requested to do as a “resident”．Then, he took me to Hutong School Beijing to __15__ a level assessment, arrange my __16__ and take me to meet my teachers.
[5]The school is, well, __17__ of what one would expect or is implied by the __18__ not actually located in the hutongs, but located on the 15th floor of a skyscraper.Obviously it was less charming but it did __19__ for great views.
[6]There, I had a 2­hour private class every day and my teachers were just lovely.Being in China and constantly being completely __20__ in Chinese improved my Mandarin so much.Now I can communicate with native Chinese speakers fluently.
语篇解读：本文介绍了作者在伦敦学习普通话之后，初次来到北京的胡同学校学习汉语的经历和感想。
1．A.agency　　　　　　　　　 B．office
C．institute D．class
解析：选C　根据上文中的内容可知，作者在伦敦的大学学习普通话之后决定到北京进一步学习，因此可以推断出作者要选择一个教育机构(institute)。空后的“Hutong School Beijing”也提示了作者选择了一个教育机构。故选C项。
2．A.serves B．designs
C．operates D．offers
解析：选D　胡同学校不仅提供(offers)语言课程，而且帮助寻找住处、办理签证，以及帮助任何你可能需要帮助的(地方)。由上文可知，胡同学校是作者学习语言的学校，故应提供语言课程。
3．A.possibly B．frequently
C．naturally D．hardly
解析：选A　参见上题解析。possibly“可能地”；frequently“频繁地，经常”；naturally“自然地，顺理成章地”；hardly“几乎不”。故选A项。
4．A.cultural B．academic
C．social D．financial
解析：选C　他们也组织联谊活动，当你生活在一个你确实不认识任何人的地方，这是好的。social event意为“社会活动”。cultural“文化的”；academic“学术的”；social“社交的；联谊的”；financial“财政的”。故选C项。
5．A.meet B．know
C．like D．recognize
解析：选B　参见上题解析。
6．A.stopped B．arrived
C．rested D．waited
解析：选B　10个小时的飞行后，作者一早到达了。stop“停止”；arrive“到达”；rest“休息”；wait“等待”。故选B项。
7．A.put B．caught
C．lifted D．picked
解析：选D　作者拿起了手提箱，走向出口，见到了胡同学校的代表。pick up意为“拿起，捡起”。
8．A.company B．school
C．apartment D．station
解析：选C　根据下文中的“However, the apartment was not quite as ‘nice’ as __10__ on the website.”可知，此处说的是“公寓(apartment)”，故选C项。
9．A.quiet B．plain
C．cheap D．central
解析：选D　根据空后的“only 2 stops to Tian'anmen Square”可知，公寓处于中心(central)位置。quiet“安静的”；plain“朴素的，简单的”；cheap“便宜的”；central“中心的”。故选D项。
10．A.presented B．explored
C．sought D．painted
解析：选A　然而，这个公寓并不像网上展示的那样好。present“展示”；explore“探索”；seek“寻找，探寻”；paint“绘画”，故选A项。
11．A.teachers B．roommates
C．customers D．classmates
解析：选B　根据上文中提及的“apartment”及空后的“a German guy who would be there for four months learning __12__， and a Spanish guy who works for Hutong School Beijing”可知，作者在公寓里有两个室友(roommates)。
12．A.Chinese B．German
C．English D．Spanish
解析：选A　由前文可知，作者是来学习汉语的，可推知室友也是来学习汉语(Chinese)的。故选A项。
13．A.bringing B．joining
C．settling D．taking
解析：选C　安顿下来后，这位代表带作者到当地警察局登记，这是作为住户应该做的。settle in意为“安顿下来”。故选C项。
14．A.register B．associate
C．negotiate D．connect
解析：选A　参见上题解析。register“登记”；associate“联想，联系”；negotiate“谈判，协商”；connect“连接，联结”。故选A项。
15．A.study B．pay
C．adapt D．get
解析：选D　然后，他带作者去胡同学校接受水平评估，安排作者的日程表并且带作者去见老师。作者刚到学校，因此应该接受水平评估。study“学习”；pay“支付”；adapt“适应”；get“受到，得到”。故D项符合语境。
16．A.party B．schedule
C．tour D．report
解析：选B　参见上题解析。party“聚会”；schedule“工作计划，日程安排”；tour“巡回演出，旅行”；report“报告”。故选B项。
17．A.on the whole B．by the way
C．as a result D．on the contrary
解析：选D　这所学校和所期待的或者它的名字蕴含的意思正好相反，它不在胡同里，而是位于摩天大楼的第十五层。on the whole“大体上，总的来看”；by the way“顺便说一下”；as a result“结果”；on the contrary“正相反”。故选D项。
18．A.name B．representative
C．nature D．teacher
解析：选A　参见上题解析。作者认为胡同学校按照名字的字面意思应该在胡同里，而这所学校却在摩天大楼里。故选A项。
19．A.take B．look
C．make D．long
解析：选C　显然，它不那么迷人，但它确实有利于(make for)观景。故选C项。
20．A.lost B．involved
C．stuck D．interested
解析：选B　身处中国并且不断地完全融入汉语(环境)大大地提高了作者的汉语水平。be lost in“全神贯注于，沉湎于”；be involved in“参与，置身于”；be stuck in“被困在……中”；be interested in“对……感兴趣”。故选B项。

学习目标 ——题后把脉规律，练后得法理解更透
完形填空技法(2)——巧用首句关键信息，初探文章核心要素
完形填空一般无标题，首句一般不留空格，是完整的一句，全文信息从此开始。抓住了首句信息，就抓住了故事的背景、文章的核心等。
①利用首句可以帮助我们判断文章的体裁，捕捉文章的要素，预测故事的发展；
②利用首句可抓住文章的核心及中心话题。
通过本篇文章的首句“After studying Mandarin (普通话) at a university in London, I decided to further develop my language skills in Beijing”， 我们可以大体判断出该篇文章属于叙述作者在北京学习汉语的记叙文。由此可得出第12题的答案。