Comprehension理解
Give short answers to these questions in your own words as far as possible. Use one complete sentence for each answer.巴士英语www.xiao84.com
1 Why were boxers known as‘prizefighters’ two hundred years ago?
2 Why was boxing very crude in those days?
3 What was Mendoza's chief contribution to boxing?
Vocabulary词汇
Explain the meanings of the following words and phrases as they are used in the passage: bare (1. 2); injured (1. 5); drew up (1. 8): crude (1. 9); enjoyed tremendous popularity (11. 9-10); adored (1. 10); alike (1. 10).
Summary writing摘要写作
In not more than 80 words write a brief account of Mendoza's career from the time he quarrelled with Humphries. Use your own words as far as possible. Do not include anything that is not in the last paragraph.
Composition作文
In not more than 250 words, write an imaginary account of the first fight between Mendoza and Humphries.
Expand the ideas given below into a plan and provide a suitable title. Your Composition should be in four paragraphs.
Ideas: The quarrel ---- Mendoza and Humphries: bets from supporters ---- atmosphere just before the fight ---- the fight itself ---- Mendoza's defeat ---- effect on him and his supporters.
Letter writing书信写作
On a full page, show the exact position of each of the following:
The address and date; the beginning of the letter; the Introduction; the Purpose; the Conclusion; the letter-ending; the signature; the postscript. Supply all necessary full stops and commas.
Key structuresandSpecial difficulties关键句型和难点
Exercises 练习
1 Boxing marches were very popular in England two hundred years ago. (11. 1-2) Write two sentences using the words ago and before. (IKS 38) （参见第2册第38课关键句型b）
2 … a prizefighter could be seriously injured (11. 4-5). Write two sentences using could and was able to. (IKS 43c) （参见第2册第43课关键句型c）
3 The use of gloves was not introduced until 1860. (1. 7) Write a sentence using the construction not … until. (IKS 9d) （参见第2册第9课关键句型d）
4 He was adored by rich and poor alike. (1. 10) Note the use of by in this sentence. Write two sentences using by in the same way. (IKS 34) （参见第2册第34课关键句型）
5 Mendoza rose to fame. (1. 11) Write two sentences illustrating the use of rose and raised. (ISD 51a) （参见第2册第51课难点a）
6 … his young pupil was quick to learn. (1. 13) Write two sentences using the following: pleased to and sorry to. (ISD 13)（参见第13课难点）
7 it was clear. (1. 14) Write three sentences bringing out the different meanings of the word clear. Write a sentence using the word clean. (ISD 81c) （参见第2册第81课难点c）
8 He was sent to prison for failing to pay his debts. (1. 21) Note the form of the verb fail here. Write sentences using a verb after each of the following: afraid of; without; apologize for; congratulate on. (IKS 20) （参见第2册第20课关键句型）
Multiple choice questions多项选择题
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
Comprehension 理解
1 Richard Humphries offered to train Mendoza because ______ .
a．he wanted to learn the techniques that Mendoza had introduced to boxing
b．for one so young, Mendoza had displayed an unusual grasp of the game
c．he had attended the boxing match which led to Mendoza's early fame
d．he was anxious to establish himself as a superior boxer to Mendoza
2 At the match between Humphries and Mendoza at Stilton ______ .
a．Mendoza lost a great deal of money to the public
b．after an hour's fighting Humphries became champion of England
c．Mendoza lost twice to Humphries
d．the argument between the two men was settled in favour of Humphries
3 Apart from the money he earned at matches, Mendoza ______ .
a．earned a lot from the Academy which he founded after becoming Champion
b．earned so much money that he became a rich man
c．greatly supplemented his income by teaching the art of boxing
d．was given enormous sums by Lord Byron
Structure 结构
4 In those days, ______ ‘prizefighters’ because they fought with bare fists for prize money. (11. 2-3)
a．they called boxers
b．boxers called
c．boxers being called
d．they were called boxers
5 A prizefighter could suffer a serious injury or ______ during a … (11. 4-5)
a．even be killed
b．be even killed
c．even killed
d．was even killed
6 Mendoza ______ boxing into a sport. (11. 8-9)
a．was much changed by
b．did a great deal to change
c．changed a great deal of
d．much changed
7 He was so extravagant that he ______ people money. (1. 20)
a．always owed to
b．always owed
c．owed always
d．was always owing to
Vocabulary词汇
8 One of the most ______ in boxing history was …(11. 6-7)
a．vivid personalities
b．famous people
c．painted images
d．imaginative characters
9 ---- after a boxing match at the ______ young age of fourteen. (1. 11)
a．marvellously
b．singly
c．exceptionally
d．unequally
10 Mendoza's ______ to fame was noted by Richard Humphries. (11. 11-12)
a．rise
b．rose
c．raise
d．claim
11 Humphries soon became ______ Mendoza's success. (11. 13-14)
a．jealous of
b．disinterested in
c．revolted by
d．changed by
12 Mendoza finally ______ Humphries and became Champion of England. (11. 17-18)
a．conquered
b．gained
c．won
d．beat
