1、1A land of diversity李仕才(选修 8 Unit 1)【短文语法填空】阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A game of “catch” is just two people 1. (throw) a ball back and forth.They might have baseball 2. (glove),or they might use their hands.In fact,playing catch is part of baseball practice 3. (make) you get used to using a b
2、all and a pair of gloves.But any American kid will tell you its much more than that.Playing catch is a time for kids to be 4.their fathers.Its a time when theres nothing to worry about besides catching a ball.Its a time when words move as 5. (smooth) as the ball itself,back and forth,easy and relaxi
3、ng.Its 6. excuse to spend time together.When you ask some adults to talk about the 7. (wonder) memories of their dads,they nearly always say something about playing catch.Why?8. (probable) because dads are usually very busy with their work.A catch game is a time 9. is only for one thing.This is a ti
4、me when a kid has his or her dads attention.There 10.(be) no work,no phone and no other people around to take your dad away from you.Your dad is all yours when you play the game with him. 答案1.throwing 2.gloves 3.to make 4.with 5.smoothly 6.an 7.wonderful 8.Probably 9.which/that 10.is.阅读理解AIn the fif
5、teenth century Italy had no single ruler.Instead it was a collection of independent states,known as “city states” because each one was run by a central city such as Florence.Some were small;some were large.Most states had their own government,laws and money.During the Middle Ages,five city 2states b
6、ecame very rich and powerful.For example,Venice became rich from its trade with the Far East,the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe.Banks in Florence lent money to businesses and governments all over Europe.There was great competition between the city stateswhich led to regular warsand between the
7、 families which ruled them.The city states also competed with each other to build the grandest or tallest buildings.Lets look in detail at one cityFlorence.In 1400 Florence was one of the largest cities in Italy.It was the centre of a rich trade in wool and cloth.One-third of the workers in Florence
8、 worked in the wool trade.The most powerful family in Florence was the Medici family,who had made their money through banking.The most famous member of the family was Lorenzo de Medici who ruled the city between 1469 and 1492.The other powerful people who had influence in Florence were the members o
9、f the guilds (行业协会).Craftsmen such as carpenters each had their own guild.If you were a member of a guild and over 25 years old then you could be involved in governing the city.The rulers of Florence wanted their city to be impressive and famous.The Medici collected books and built a huge library to
10、 house them.They spent money on renovating (修复) old buildings and putting up new ones.They built a splendid palace and employed painters and sculptors to decorate it.Some of the best and most famous artists were brought to work in Florence.1.What do we know about the city states?A.They ruled themsel
11、ves.B.They were made up of five cities.C.They didnt trade with each other.D.They disappeared during the Middle Ages.2.The relationship between the city states can be described as . A.strong B.inflexibleC.unfriendly D.cooperative3.According to the text,the Medici family . 3A.created their own guildB.
12、contributed a lot to FlorenceC.was the single ruler of FlorenceD.became rich through doing woodwork4.Why did some artists go to Florence?A.Because there was great demand for art in Florence.B.Because there were many famous artists in Florence.C.Because Florence was well-known for its art trade.D.Bec
13、ause other cities had no interest in art.B(2016广东五校协作体第一次联考)Welcome to Adventureland!Everyone loves Adventureland!The parks and exhibitions were built for you to explore,enjoy,and admire their wonders.Every visit will be an unforgettable experience.You will go away enriched,longing to come back.What
14、 are you going to do this time?The Travel PavilionExplore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.Visit the Amazon jungle village,the Turkish market,the Tai floating market,the Berber mountain house and others.Talk to the people there who will tell you about their
15、lives,and things they make.You can try making a carpet,making nets,fishing.The Future TowerThis exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then.Spend some time in our space station and
16、climb into our simulator(模拟装置)for the journey to Mars!The Nature ParkThis is not really one park but several.In the Safari Park you can drive 4among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers:see lions,giraffes,elephants in the wild.Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales.And th
17、en there is still the Aviary to see.The PyramidThis is the center of Adventureland.Run out of films,need some postcards and stamps?For all these things and many more,visit our underground shopping center.Come here for information and ideas too.5.The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors . A.real
18、ize the importance of travelingB.become familiar with mountain countriesC.learn something about different places in the worldD.learn how to make things such as fishing nets6.If you are interested in knowing about what peoples life in the future will be like,you may visit . A.the Travel PavilionB.the
19、 Future TowerC.the Safari ParkD.the Pyramid7.If you want to get a toy lion to take home,where will you most likely go?A.The Travel Pavilion. B.The Nature Park.C.The Future Tower. D.The Pyramid.CSales RepresentativeImmediate HiringDo you like meeting new people? Do you enjoy closing deals every day?
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24、uss our great career opportunity at 4406630050.1According to the text，the sales representative the company is looking for should _.Asell into big businessesBbe able to manage paperworkCmeet over 5 customers each dayDsee the sales manager in Dallas TX frequently2If hired，you can _.Areceive a monthly
25、salary of $750Bget a special customerfacing positionCenjoy a strong compensation programDgain medical benefits eligibility within 90 days3Which of the following can help you apply successfully?AThe experience in shopping.BThe experience in management.CThe experience of using a credit card.6DThe expe
26、rience of talking with a sales manager.【解题导语】本文是一篇招聘广告，招聘销售代表。文章详细介绍了工作内容、工作待遇、应聘者所需条件等。1B 考查细节理解。根据文中的“Have the ability to manage paperwork”可知，该职位需要销售代表有处理文书工作的能力，故 B 项正确。A 项与文中的“Sell into smallsized to middlesized businesses”相悖；根据文中的“Attend 35 appointments daily”可知，每天要接触 3 到 5 名客户，而不是超过 5 名，故 C 项错
27、误；根据文中的“Work closely with the sales manager”可知，D 项错误。2C 考查细节理解。根据文中的“One of the strongest compensation programs in the industry”可知，该职位可以享受业内非常强大的补偿金项目，故 C 项正确。根据文章内容可知，启动奖金最高是 750 美元，而不是月薪 750 美元，故 A 项错误；根据文中的“Successful applicants often.customerfacing positions”可知，B 项错误；D 项错在 90 天以内，与文中的“Medical be
28、nefits eligibility(资格)after 90 days”的表述不符。3B 考查细节理解。根据文中的“Successful applicants often have experience in customer services，inside sales，outside sales，sales support，management roles，or other customerfacing positions”可知，该岗位需要管理经验，故 B 项正确。.七选五阅读How to Love Your MondaysI used to spend the second half of
29、 Sunday dreading Monday morning. 1 But now I am definitely in the “I Love Mondays” camp.Heres what Ive found that works: Start Monday morning with your Sunday night routine.When you get ready to exercise,you warm up first. 2 Get everything you need for the morning ready to go.Then consider a special
30、 “Sunday Night Only” winding down ritual (固定方式).It might be tea and a favorite TV show,or a long hot bath.Whatever it is,enjoy this Monday morning warm-up,and consider turning in a little earlier than youre used to. 3 Turning in a little early Sunday night can help with getting up a little early Mon
31、day morning.When you have a little extra time in the morning,you can gently settle into the day and keep that weekend feeling of 7ease as you start your new week. Find a theme for the week.Every Monday,I post an inspiring quote or saying on the wall.These are intentional!Each week,as part of my Sund
32、ay night winding down time,I consider what Id like to focus on in the coming week,and look for a quote thats a good fit to reinforce (加强) it. 4 Look at the weeks tasks as opportunities instead of problems.What are you excited about for the new week? 5 Whats been hanging over your head undone from la
33、st week?Take a look at the week ahead and highlight a few things that you can reasonably accomplish. When you are intentionally creating a life you love,Mondays begin to feel like a beautiful new start!A.Get up early enough to start slowly.B.What a waste of a perfectly good evening!C.What problem-so
34、lving opportunities do you have?D.Consider Sunday nights your warm-up for Monday.E.Have them in clean,working order and a convenient location.F.It can be a word or whatever inspires you for the week ahead.G.The work is the same either way,but our attitudes are within our control.书面表达(2016石家庄一模)假定你是李
35、华,计划本周末和同学一起去河边植树。请给外教 Nancy 写一封邮件,邀请她一同前往。内容包括:1.集合时间及地点;2.活动安排及提醒;3.午餐及返程时间。注意:1.词数 100 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Nancy,8Yours,Li Hua考点规范练(选修 8 Unit 1).【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章以佛罗伦萨为例介绍了 15 世纪时意大利的城邦。1.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的 independent states 及“Most states had their own government,laws and money.”可知,各个城邦相互独立、各自为
36、政。2.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 great competition,regular wars 及“The city states also competed with each other to build the grandest or tallest buildings.”可以看出,各个城邦互相敌视、充满竞争。3.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容不难看出,美第奇家族修建图书馆、大兴土木,对佛罗伦萨的发展做出了巨大的贡献。4.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They spent money on renovating old buildings and putting up new
37、 ones.They built a splendid palace and employed painters and sculptors to decorate it.”可推测,因为美第奇家族大兴土木,所以需要大量艺术家对建筑物进行装饰。【解题导语】本文是一篇旅游指南,主要介绍了 Adventureland 的几处景点。5.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Explore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.”可知,The Travel Pavilion 建立的目的是帮助参观者了
38、解世界上不同的地方。故选 C 项。6.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then.”可知,如果你想了解未来人们的生活,可以参观未来塔,故选 B 项。97.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.need some postcards and stamps?For all thes
39、e things and many more,visit our underground shopping center.”可知,想得到一个玩具狮子,你可能要到 The Pyramid,那里有地下购物中心,故选 D 项。.【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章给出了四点建议帮助读者爱上周一。1.B B 项与上文的“I used to spend the second half of Sunday dreading Monday morning.”相呼应。2.D D 项与上文的“When you get ready to exercise,you warm up first.”相呼应,且下文的“Get
40、everything you need for the morning ready to go.a long hot bath.”是对 D 项的具体说明。3.A A 项与下文的“can help with getting up a little early Monday morning”及“.gently settle into the day and keep that weekend feeling of ease as you start your new week.”相呼应。4.F F 项是对上文的 an inspiring quote or saying 的举例说明。5.C C 项与
41、本段小标题“Look at the weeks tasks as opportunities instead of problems.”相呼应,且与空前和空后的句子是并列关系,举例说明如何积极看待未来一周的工作任务。.Dear Nancy, My classmates and I are planning to plant trees by the river this weekend.We all hope you can join us.Here is the schedule.We are to meet at the school gate at 8 oclock this Satur
42、day morning.Since well cycle there and work in the fields,youd better wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes.It would be so much better if you could bring some necessary tools.Besides,well have a picnic after the work is done.Everyone is expected to bring their lunch and share it.We may return at around 3 oclock in the afternoon.Would you like to join us?Hope to see you then.Yours,Li Hua 10
