人教版（2019）选择性必修三高中英语Unit 4 Adversity and Course Period 3素养检测

I was going to die in Antarctica. I was certain. An image of my frost-covered body, pale and lifeless, filled my mind as I glanced around. In all directions the empty wilderness of Antarctica stretched away from me, the only feature on the landscape being the division between snow and sky. I gazed sadly at my team. They were rapidly disappearing over the horizon.

I was leading an expedition (探险队) attempting to reach the south pole. The team was made up of ordinary women from all around the world—from Jamaica, India, Singapore and Cyprus—many of whom had never seen snow, or spent a night in a tent before we set off. Our aim was to be the most international all-female team to reach the South Pole.

As I watched, the rest of the team had marched on, unaware that I was not with them. By the time I realized that my sledge was firmly stuck, the team were already a long way ahead of me. I called out to Era, my teammate from Brunei. "Era!Stop!"

Getting no response I called again, but my shouts were carried away in the opposite direction by the wind. Seconds passed. Nothing. I was gradually being left alone, completely defenseless against the fatally low temperatures of Antarctica.

My strength increased when I thought of a cold, lonely death. I pulled again my sledge, which moved a little. I removed the ice with my ski-pole and boot, desperately trying to break the sledge free. The sledge shot forward, knocking me off balance. I struggled to my feet and set off after the team.

I caught up just as Reena, my teammate from India, looked behind her and noticed there was one person missing. She swung around on her skis in shock and spotted me in the near distance.

As we continued, my panic slowly faded. For the rest of the day each of the team was glancing over their shoulder every few minutes. They were not going to risk losing me again.

On any given day, many of us wrestle with our fears. We might be considering changing a job, telling someone we love them or wanting to speak up for what's right when we see injustice (不公正).Or it says that we don't have the ability to create the life or world we want to have. The cycle often plays out in the same way.

So, what should we do?Instead, we can choose to accept fear as part of the process of change and practice courage. Though courage is often thought of as an inborn character, it's actually a practice that can be learned for dealing with difficulty. Here are two useful tips for dealing with fear and moving closer to courage.

Listen without attachment. Many of us who are stuck in fear have an inner critic (批评家), constantly telling us we'll fail. Sometimes we adopt approaches to removing it.However, if we can take time to listen to our inner critic without attachment—without the need to ignore or accept what it is saying—we're in a better position to learn from it.

Creating courageous communities gives us the support to face challenges. Sometimes our stories get in our way, and we need people who are doing similar work to help us see where we're getting stuck or what we're truly good at.

A. Fear shows up in the body.

B. You'll be more likely to make the changes.

C. In other words, courage can become a habit.

D. Don't see fear as bad or try to remove it when it arises.

E. But a voice within us pipes up saying that there's no point.

F. While we can get temporary relief, they don't actually make the critic go away.

G. Surround yourself with like-minded people who also honor the values of courage.

A Love Note to My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role1played in your life. Little did I know you were saving every penny you earned to go to2 school.

I cannot thank you enough for what you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried3piles of law books. I was4. Why were you doing5 I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for6? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn't know Moms could be lawyers too. You smiled and said, "In life, you can do anything you want to do."

As young as I was, that statement7 ringing in my ears. I watched as you faced the8 of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a model and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you9. With your words of wisdom in my10 mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world11. I set out to live my life filled with12, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I   13 found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland) or one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I14 strength every time I said, "Yes, I'll try that."

Encouraged by your15, I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life's journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and eagerly meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I'm doing it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

Over 2, 200 years ago, Chengdu was threatened by frequent floods. Li Bing, together with his son, decided to construct an irrigation system on the Minjiang River (prevent) flooding. having a long study and a lot of hard work by the local people, the great Dujiangyan Irrigation System was completed. Since then, the Chengdu Plain has been free of flooding and the people (live) peacefully and wealthily.

It is the (old) and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world. It is also wonder in the development of Chinese science. The project consists of three important parts, namely Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou, which were (science) designed to control the water flow of the rivers throughout the year.

There is a glorious bridge called the Anlan Cable Bridge crossing the Minjiang River above Yuzui, you can clearly see the entire system. The great (construct) originally started before the Song Dynasty. At that time, the body of the bridge was constructed with wooden blocks and the handrails (扶手)were made of bamboo. Recently the wood and bamboo have been replaced with steel and concrete to guarantee the security of (visit) from home and abroad. Seen from afar, the bridge looks like a rainbow (hang) over the river.

The snow trapped Taylor, but taco sauce (卷饼酱) saved his life. It all began last Sunday when Taylor, along with his dog, went to get gas for his1, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Taylor told the police his car got2 in the snow. After some time, he then3and woke up on Monday finding4 more snow, unable to get out of the vehicle (车辆). He tried to5 out on Monday, but the snow was too deep and made it6 to go on foot so he and his dog7 to the vehicle.

By Wednesday, a8 person's announcement was put out for Taylor, according to a report. Over the next few days9 he was trapped in the snow, Taylor told the police he stayed10 by "starting his car from time to time. He11 some of the taco sauce he had as food".

On Friday, a skater called 911 saying they had12 Taylor. The office soon sent a construction truck to13 out Taylor and his dog. The officers said they were just "hungry after being stuck in the14 for five days". Taylor was15 to who helped him and determined to help others as possible as he could in future.