高考英语 Unit 24 Society夯练(含解析)北师大版选修8

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高中北师大版英语选修八同步检测:Unit 24 Society24-1b含答案

高中北师大版英语选修八同步检测:Unit 24 Society24-1b含答案

课后演练提能KEHOUYANLIANTINENG[夯实·基础知识]Ⅰ.单词拼写1.He used to ____________ (存储) a sum of money in the bank every month.答案:deposit2.The boy ____________ (签名) his name on the paper unwillingly.答案:signed3.Y ou must not be ____________ (支配)by the opinions of others.答案:governed4.Dust and dirt will soon ____________ (积累)if a house isn't cleaned regularly.答案:accumulate5.He was only twenty two and to be ________(负担)with a family.答案:burdened6.She gave some money to the little girl in ____________ (破旧衣服).答案:rags7.Necessary____________ (调整)should be made to improve the quality of the products.答案:adjustments8.This job calls for skills to deal with people from ____________ (各种各样的)cultures.答案:diverse9.She ____________ (辞职)from the company after she completed her design.答案:resigned10.His name was ____________ (删除)from the list because of his casual attitude.答案:deletedⅡ.选词填空答案:make an adjustment2.It's said that Mr. Li____________ the board yesterday.答案:resigned from3.When did the rule ____________?答案:come into being4.Calm down! Can't you see he is ____________ you ____________ ?答案:winding; up5.I called ________________ finding her at home.答案:in the hope ofⅢ.完成句子1.It is my advice that he ____________ abroad to study further.(send)我建议派他去国外进一步学习。

高中英语北师大版选修8练习Unit 24 Society 24.1 Word版含解析

高中英语北师大版选修8练习Unit 24 Society 24.1 Word版含解析

Unit24SocietySectionⅠWarm-up&Lesson1ConsumerSociety课后篇巩固探究一、写作词汇检测完成下列小对话或语篇。

1.—Why is he crying now?—He is crying over his (无家可归).答案:homelessness2.—Why has the bottle (缩小)?—Because it is colder outside the room.答案:shrunk3.—What will you do when you (辞职)?—I will go on a trip.答案:resign4.—Why have you made some (调整)to the suggestion?—Because it is not so practical.答案:adjustment5.—Why did you go to help the old man?—Because he couldn’t stand the (重担)on his shoulder.答案:burden6.When the cruel man (统治)the town,people were living a poor life.They seldom (存储)some money in the bank,for they couldn’t (积累)enough money.Most men were carrying a heavy (重担)when they supported the whole family.Some were often in (破旧衣服)and others starved.Therefore,some of the houses were (空置的).答案:governed;deposited;accumulate;burden;rags;vacant二、阅读词汇检测写出画线部分的汉语意思。

高中英语北师大版选修8练习Unit 24 Society 24.3 Word版含解析

高中英语北师大版选修8练习Unit 24 Society 24.3 Word版含解析

SectionⅢLesson3AChangingWorld课后篇巩固探究一、写作词汇检测完成下列小对话或语篇。

1.—What is the girl reading now?—The new (版本)of a novel.答案:edition2.—What was it that (投下)a cloud over him?—A talk with his father.答案:cast3.—How do you (传达)the news after work?—By WeChat.答案:relay4.—Could you (挤)my name into the graph?—Sorry,I can’t.答案:squeeze5.An accident happened in an alley,which was a (转折点)for the whole family.Their son’s wedding would take place,but the accident (投下)a shadow over it.One of the family members was badly injured in the accident.The policemen (从事)the responsibility to look into the accident.答案:turning point;cast;undertook二、阅读词汇检测完成下列小短文。

写出画线部分的汉语意思。

Having smelt the fragrant 1. flowers,he walked into the kitchen,where he tasted a spoonful 2. of soup.The soup was too hot,so he had to give it up.When he was walking in the alley 3.,he saw an old man,who was holding a mop 4. and a rectangular 5. box.The old man looked so tired,so he came up to him to help.答案:1.有香味的 2.一匙量 3.胡同 4.拖把 5.长方形的三、单句填空1.The chemical industry (undertake) most responsibility for the local pollution incidents.答案:undertakes2.I borrowed the book SherlockHolmes from the library last week, my classmates recommended to me. 答案:which3.(complete) the project in time,the staff were working at weekends.答案:To complete4.George returned after the war,only (tell) that his wife had left him.答案:to be told5.It is still under discussion the old bus station should be replaced with a modern hotel or not.答案:whether6.We feel our duty to make our country strong.答案:it四、完成句子1.他发现学好一门外语是不容易的。

高考英语一轮基础练Unit24Society(含解析)北师大版选修8

高考英语一轮基础练Unit24Society(含解析)北师大版选修8

Unit 24 Society李仕才Ⅰ阅读理解AWe had a TV series in London. One of our fellow TV presenters seriously upset the camera crew when they arrived at his house. He was rude and unconcerned, treating them like lowly workers. Minutes later, when the camera was turned on, he became the perfectly smiling spiritual figure he was publicly known to be. But, as the crew told us later, he had already shown them that he didn't walk his talk.In contrast, Ed was meeting with Jo, our TV producer, in a small London cafe. If you have ever been to London you'll know that in such cafe the tables are very close. Two well dressed African men sat down next to them, which effectively meant they were sharing the same table. Ed asked the two strangers where they were from and one said, "South Africa. " The man pulled out his business card—his name was Jacob Zuma who, at that time, was the President of the ANC but is now the President of South Africa.Usually, if you sit next to someone in a big city cafe, you don't even make eye contact, let alone conversation. Jacob had never met Ed before so he could have been distant and polite, he certainly didn't have to talk, let alone maintain communication, which he did over the following few years. He even hugged him!How we walk our talk shows far more than just our public behavior. Rather, it highlights how we view the world and our place in it. Jacob Zuma showed us how hetreats others—with the fairness, consideration and respect that he treats all beings. No matter who we are, whether a street cleaner or a president, we are all equal, here together as one human family.1.What can we learn about the TV presenter?A. He felt upset before the camera.B. He was known for his being impolite.C. His deeds didn't agree with his words.D. He pretended to be polite to the camera crew.2.Which word can best describe Jacob Zuma according to the text?A. Friendly.B. Humorous.C. Generous.D. Serious.3.Why did Ed go to the small London cafe?A. To film a TV series.B. To interview Jacob Zuma.C. To meet with a TV producer.D. To observe people's public behavior.4.What is the text mainly about? presenters are often too proud.B. There still exists inequality in society.C.I. earned people are more likely to be polite.D. People should treat others with equal respect.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。

【教育文档】2019版高考英语 Unit 24 Society夯练及解析答案北师大版选修8.doc

【教育文档】2019版高考英语 Unit 24 Society夯练及解析答案北师大版选修8.doc

Unit 24 Society一、阅读理解。

The wedding tradition of“something old,something new,something borrowed and something blue”has been around for hundreds of years.The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple.Have you ever stopped to think what the saying really means?What is its origin and what does each item represent?The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states,“something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”Something old A bride may wear or carry something old to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life.Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item.Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother.In many cases,something old may also be something borrowed.Something new Wearing something new is supposed to represent success and hope in the bride's new life and in her marriage.If the bride purchases her wedding dress,it may represent her new item,but any item that is new may be used.Something“new” is usually the easiest kind to fill.Something borrowed The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married.It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage.Some brides borrow an item of clothing,a piece of jewelry,a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded(饰以珠子的)purse.Something blue Wearing something blue dates back to ancient times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity,fidelity and love.A silver sixpence Placing a silver sixpence in the bride's left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth.This not only refers to financial wealth,but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life.Since most brides probably don't even know what a sixpence is,this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times.However,if a bride would like to include it in her wedding,she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters (袜带)and invitations.1.Why does the first paragraph end with two questions?A.To invite readers to answer them at once.B.To show the importance of this tradition.C.To have readers' interest and attention.D.To test readers' knowledge about wedding.2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Something old might also be something borrowed actually.B.The part of the tradition“a silver sixpence”is never used now.C.The borrowed item can be something borrowed from any friend.D.Something new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill.3.What can we infer from the passage?A.No brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence.B.Every item represents something good for the new couple.C.The bride will be more beautiful with all these five items.D.Of the five items,something blue is the most important one.4.Which word can replace the underlined word“fidelity” in the sixth paragraph?A.Success. B.Wealth.C.Loyalty. D.Opportunity.【解题导语】本文是一篇总分结构的说明文,介绍了西方一种传统的婚礼习俗的起源和含义。

2018-2019学年高中英语北师大版选修8练习:Unit 24 Society 24.2 Word版含解析

2018-2019学年高中英语北师大版选修8练习:Unit 24 Society 24.2 Word版含解析

SectionⅡLesson2Utopia课后篇巩固探究一、写作词汇完成下列小对话或语篇。

1.—What are the girls doing on the playground?—They are (跳过)there.答案:skipping2.—Why did you throw the apples away?—Because they have (腐烂).答案:rotten3.—Why did he say sorry to you just now?—Because he (撞上)me.答案:knocked into4.—What is your grandma like?—In my opinion,she is very (仁慈的).答案:merciful5.When I was on my way to school,I saw a car was in (相撞)with the other.The passers-by were so(仁慈的)that they sent the injured to hospital.One of the passers-by was my teacher,who had many (优点).She (播种)love and care into our hearts.She never (炫耀)anything,and we all liked her.答案:collision;merciful;virtues;sowed;showed off二、阅读词汇写出画线部分的汉语意思。

One day I was standing by the fountain 1. when a framework 2. for further research appeared in my mind.To do it better,I walked to the river to observe the boys paddling 3. in the river.They were wagging 4. in the river,looking lovely.I sat on the weeds 5. and made some adjustment to my framework. 答案:1.喷泉 2.框架 3.划水 4.摇摆 5.杂草三、阅读理解导学号16924023(2016~2017湖南师大附中高二检测)Jack was born without eyes.He was very lucky with his timing.He grew up having other kittens to play and socialize with,and was used to getting on with people from the moment he was born since there were always kids hanging around the barn.He was a favorite amongst the students at the barn.However,when it came time to find the kittens’ homes,no one knew where Jack would end up.That was when I got an e-mail from my friend.All she asked was “Do you still want one of the kittens?There’s one here with no eyes and no one can take him.” Without thinking I told her that I did want the kitten.When we first brought him home,Jack walked cautiously around,sniffing everything.He went through a time when he could climb the stairs,but couldn’t get down.He would sit at the top and cry until someone came and got him.Every now andthen when he gets disoriented he’ll stop and cry.But we just call his name and talk to him and it isn’t long before he finds his way back to us.Also,a few weeks after getting Jack,we got a new barn cat named Bear.I always take Jack outside at that time for some fresh air and exercise.He loves to run(at top speed!)around the backyard and gardens.Bear and Jack have become best friends.Jack always knows when Bear is around.He’ll run across the yard straight to Bear and wrap his fr ont legs around his neck in a big hug.When they’re tired they’ll lie down in the grass together.Jack is truly an inspiration.I’ve owned a lot of kittens in my life,but Jack is the happiest,most playful of them all.People who know Jack don’t feel sorry for him.They cherish him for the treasure that he is.I have talked to a few people who haven’t met him personally and tend to pity him,but they just don’t understand.Jack doesn’t need pity.I think that cats like him don’t have disabilities;they have adaptabilities.1.According to the first paragraph,Jack .A.got seriously disabled after birthB.had a good time in the place where he was bornC.ended up wandering in the street at firstD.grew up lonely and sadly答案:B解析:细节理解题。

高中英语Unit24Society单元综合检测(含解析)北师大版选修8

高中英语Unit24Society单元综合检测(含解析)北师大版选修8

单元综合检测(三)Ⅰ。

阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)ANew Year’s Day is worth celebrating and you probably celebrate New Year's Day together with your family and friends, enjoying drinks and watching the ball drop。

If you're lucky, perhaps you share a kiss with that special one when the clock hits 00:00am. But how New Year's Day would look in another country?Listed below are four of the top ten “Unique New Year Traditions from Around the World.”1。

Breaking Dishes on Neighbor’s Door—DenmarkA strange Danish New Year tradition, depending on how you look at it, is throwing dishes at neighbor's door. The family with the tallest tower of broken plates,glasses, cups and other crockery is considered to be the luckiest person because it symbolizes their large crowd of loyal friends。

2. Talking to Spirits-MexicoMexicans strongly believe that they can communicate with the souls of their dead loved ones. New Year’s Eve is considered the best time to communicate with dead spirits to convey a message or ask for guidance. Taos Inn, in New Mexico for example,offers 15 minutes session of spiritualism and deep thought for $15。

高中英语选修8北师大版试题Unit 24 Society 24.4 Word版含答案

高中英语选修8北师大版试题Unit 24 Society 24.4 Word版含答案

CommunicationWorkshop一、单词拼写1Polly Filler condemns the soft (判决)given to criminals in this country.2In America drug dealers and robbers can get let off with (罚款).3 (因此),in the USA,the death penalty is not as likely as the other way around.4We don’t like a (商人)who does some cheating in the buying and selling of goods.5His arms (摇晃)as he walked.6The family would join together in (祈祷)one evening a week.7There are many bad customs and laws that ought to be (废除).8The baby (吮吸)the milk through the straw.二、短语填空show offknock intosentence sb. to deathonprinciplebe dying for1Many people are opposed to the sale of arms .2I was so hurried as to my teacher.3I a cup of tea because I’m thirsty now.4He is the best student in our school,but he never .5The murderer’s cruelty shocked everyone and in the end,the judge .三、根据文意,用所给单词的正确形式填空Polly Filler’s article last week was excellent as she condemns the “soft”1. (sentence) given to criminals in this country.My brother works as a police officer and he tells me that drug2.(dealer) and robbers can be out on the streets only a few weeks or months after3.(commit)their crimes,or even get let off with4.(fine).What is even more unbelievable is the fact that some 5.(murderer) are let out of prison after three or four years.四、完成句子1They recommend that this tax (应当取消).2The robber (闯入)the bank,trying to take away the money.3There is no doubt that these measures will (有助于)the solution to the problem.4We think that the health effects should be (考虑在内).5He (被判处死刑)for his killing of three people.6(原则上),I had nothing against the idea.7The boy is always lying,so I (对……失去信心)him.8While I understand what you say,I cannot (同意)you.9We want to (去除,消除)cheating in our society.10(别急).Eating so quickly is bad for your health.五、阅读理解AShould we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city?In order to answer this question,we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area.Not all historical buildings are attractive.However,there may be other reasons—for example,economic(经济的) reasons—why they should be preserved.So,let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people.What should we do then if a new building is needed?In my view,new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style.Indeed,there are many examples in my own home town of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings.As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate(影响) its surroundings too much,it often improves the attractiveness of the area.It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt(破坏) the area they are in,but the same can be said of some old buildings too.Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas.I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative(保守的) and do not like change.Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings,I believe that it isthe duty of the architect and planner to move things forward.If we always reproduced what was there before,we would all still be living in caves.Thus,I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different,even though that might be the more risky choice.1What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?A.Some of them are not attractive.B.Most of them are too expensive to preserve.C.They are more pleasing than modern buildings.D.They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area.“Notallhistoricalbuildingsareattractive.”可知,作者认为并非所有的古建筑都能引人入胜,故选A项。

2024高考英语一轮总复习选修8Unit24Society学案含解析北师大版

2024高考英语一轮总复习选修8Unit24Society学案含解析北师大版

Unit24 Society(主题语境:人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通)核心考点课堂突破1.abundantadj.大量的;丰富的[教材原句]There have also sadly been abundant cases of violence at home.(P33)令人难受的是,也有很多家庭暴力案件。

语境巧练[单句语法填空]①Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are abundance.(2024·全国Ⅱ卷,阅读理解B篇)②Bamboo plants are associated with health, (abundant) and a happy home.They are easy to care for and make great presents.(2024·全国Ⅱ卷,语法填空)③This reminded me of the (abundant) kindness in the world.[完成句子]④当谈及购物体验,香港物品丰富!When it comes to shopping experience,Hong Kong has goods ![小话题写作]⑤到达农场之后我们发觉那儿的产品非常丰富。

(2024·全国Ⅱ卷,书面表达)On arrival at the farm,we found produce there.考点必记①abundant evidence/kindness大量证据/善行be abundant in富于……,……很丰富②abundance n.丰富an abundance of丰富的,很多的in abundance大量,富有[写作佳句]Our planet is abundant in natural resources,but if we go on wasting,they will sooner or later run out.我们的星球自然资源丰富,但是假如我们接着奢侈,它们迟早会被耗尽。

2018_2019学年高中英语高考提能练Unit24Society仿真检测灵活拆组卷(含解析)北师大版选修8

2018_2019学年高中英语高考提能练Unit24Society仿真检测灵活拆组卷(含解析)北师大版选修8

Unit 24 Society仿真检测灵活拆组卷第一部分听力(满分30分,限时20分钟)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.Where are the two speakers?A.In Canada. B.In the US. C.In Mexico.2.What's the relationship between the two speakers?A.Classmates.B.Friends.C.Brother and sister.3.What are the speakers mainly discussing?A.Careers.B.Health problems.C.Types of hospitals.4.When does the man want to go to the library?A.On Saturday.B.On Sunday.C.On Monday.5.How does the woman respond to the man?A.She is disappointed.B.She is impressed.C.She is indifferent.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6.What is the dog's name?A.Harry. B.Yoda. C.Luke.7.What is the dog like?A.Young and fast. B.Old and loyal. C.Big and scary.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

高二英语北师大版选修8自主训练:Unit24 Society 含解

高二英语北师大版选修8自主训练:Unit24 Society 含解

自主广场我夯基我达标Ⅰ.单词拼写1. The c______ complained about the poor quality of the electronic products.答案:consumer2. I catch colds frequently because my r______ is low.答案:resistance3. The company made an a______ in my salary.答案:adjustment4. The Olympic Stadi um, nicknamed “Bird’s Nest” has a steel f______.答案:frameworkThe M______of Venice答案:MerchantⅡ. 单项填空1. The boss demanded that Li Lihua______ her homework within a week but she was lost in the net games.A. finishedB. finishesC. would finishD. finish解析:demand “要求”, 后面的宾语从句要用虚拟语气, 即should do sth. , should可以省略。

答案:D2. Only when the unfair system was abolished, did the new one ______.A. are undertakenB. will be electedC. come into beingD. knock into others解析:句意为“只有当旧的制度被废除后, 新的制度才形成”。

come into being “形成”。

答案:C3. —Excuse me, can you do me a favour?—Certainly. What?—Would you please ______my pet dog when I am on leave for Japan?A. keep upB. keep an eye onC. keep offD. keep back解析:第三句句意为“当我去日本的时候, 你能够照看我的宠物狗吗?”keep up “不低落”;keep an eye on “照看”;keep off “不接近”;keep back“阻止”。

高二英语北师大版选修8 Unit24Society单元测评 含解析

高二英语北师大版选修8 Unit24Society单元测评 含解析

英语北师版选修8Unit 24Society单元测评(满分:120分时间:120分钟)一、听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

W:I ask at the bookstore about that book you mentioned,The New African Art,but I can't find it.M:Oh,but the title is Africa's New Heart.We have just been talking about Africa's New Paints,so it is not surprising that you got the wrong title.1.What is the correct title of this book?A.The New African Art. B.Africa's New Heart. C.New African Hearts.W:What are the requirements for the course?M:There'll be a quiz every Monday and a final exam.Also,you're required to go to the language lab two hours each week.2.What class is this?A.Chemistry. B.History. C.Foreign languages.W:You can change planes in either Chicago or Denver.M:You mean there's no direct flight from New York to Phoenix?3.Where does the man want to go?A.New York. B.Chicago. C.Phoenix.M:Professor Atkinson,can I see you after this class?W:I'm due at a meeting then—how about the same time on Friday?4.When does the woman advise them to meet?A.After class on Friday. B.Before class on Friday. C.After today's meeting.M:Now,this one shows the view right out of my hotel room.W:Wow—it looks just like a postcard!5.What are the speakers probably doing?A.Booking a hotel. B.Writing postcards. C.Looking at photographs.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

高二英语北师大版选修8课后训练:Unit24SocietyLesson1含解析

高二英语北师大版选修8课后训练:Unit24SocietyLesson1含解析

Unit 24SocietyLesson 1 Consumer Society练习一、单词拼写1.At that time a greedy king g______ the country.2.You’d better d______ the money in the local bank。

3。

A few of the children were dressed in r______ on the street.4。

The room on the first floor is v______.5。

This kind of plant can ______ when you touch it.二、完成句子1.我们需要对计划进行调整。

We need to ______ ______ ______ to the plan.2。

听说李先生昨天从董事会辞职了。

It’s said that Mr。

Li ______ ______ the board yesterday。

3.这条规定是什么时候存在的?When did the rule ______ ______ ______?4。

别激动!难道你看不出他是在气你吗?Calm down!Can’t you see he is ______ you ______?三、阅读理解“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight。

"“Two full inches in the first three days!”These are the kinds of statements used in magazine,newspaper,radioand television ads,promising new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device。

高考英语(北师大)练习:选修八 Unit 24 Society Word版含答案

高考英语(北师大)练习:选修八 Unit 24 Society Word版含答案

课时作业(二十九)题型组合练——练规范(阅读理解+语法填空+短文改错+书面表达)限时:55分钟Ⅰ.阅读理解ADo Peru's potatoes have the right stuff? That's the question scientists will be asking in Lima next month, when a selection of potatoes will begin undergoing tests to determine whether they are fit to grow on Mars.NASA, the US space agency, is conducting the pioneering experiment together with Lima's International Potato Center.They will cultivate a hundred selected varieties in Mars-like conditions that could eventually pave the way for building a dome on the Red Planet for farming the vegetable. Of the selected candidates,40 are native to the Andes Mountains, conditioned to grow in different ecological zones, can stand sudden climate changes and reproduce in rocky areas. The other 60 are improved varieties, able to survive with little water and salt. They are also immune to viruses.Those that pass the tests must meet a final criterion—they must be able not only to grow well on Mars but also reproduce in large quantities. “We're almost 100 percent certain that many of the selected potatoes will pass the tests,” said Julio Valdivia Silva, a Peruvian NASA astrobiologist (太空生物学家)who is taking part in the ambitious project. The scientists plan to transport 100 kilos of soil to a lab in Lima that will simulate the complex Martian atmosphere—which contains mostly carbon dioxide—and expose it to extreme ultraviolet(紫外线的) radiation. If the varieties selected for next month's experiment don't adapt to the desert soil, the researchers will introduce nutrients, which will be provided by radiation.In future years, NASA plans to build a Mars research center in the Peruvian desert. It would create a perfect copy of the Martian landscape and atmosphere for future research into space farming that could serve manned missions to Mars and other planets in the solar system.[语篇解读]本文为一篇新闻报道。

精品高中英语北师大选修八 单元练测nit ociety 含答案

精品高中英语北师大选修八 单元练测nit  ociety 含答案

Unit 24 Society单元练测卷90分钟120分Ⅰ. 单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)1. When the spaceship traveled above,_______ new-looking earth appeared before us,_______ earth that we had never seen before.A. /;anB. a;anC. the;theD. the;/2. To the joy of the manager,he was told that the tickets _______.A. were sold outB. have sold outC. have been sold outD. had been sold out3. —If _______,would you mind coming here again next Monday?—OK.A. it is convenient to youB. you are convenientC. it will be convenient to youD. you will be convenient4. —Why didn’t you tell him about the meeting?—He rushed out of the room _______ I could say a word.A. beforeB. untilC. whenD. after5. News came from the school office _______ Wang Lin had been admitted to Beijing University.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. where6. —Where shall we put the photo?—_______ we put it in our bedroom?A. Whether or notB. What aboutC. How comeD. What if7. Although _______ everywhere, the newly released album of Jay Chou can’t be found by us.A. seekingB. being soughtC. to seekD. sought8. It is often said that the joy of travelling is _______ in arriving at your destination _______ inthe journey itself.A. /;butB. /;orC. not;orD. not;but9. Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration,_______,I think,is_______ it takes to become successful.A. that;whatB. which;whatC. which;thatD. that;which10. Upon graduation from school,how well will you _______ the job that lies ahead?A. prepareB. prepare forC. be prepared forD. be preparing11. I _______ you for years,but I still don’t know what _______ on your mind.A. have been married to;goesB. have married to;is goingC. married;wentD. got married to;has gone12. Oh,what a pity! It _______ so easy for me to bring those photos you wanted,but I have leftthem at home.A. would beB. wasC. would have beenD. had been13. —You are a non-smoker,_______ you?—No,but I used _______. It’s 2 years since I began smoking.A. aren’t;to beB. aren’t;toC. are;not to beD. are;not to14. Those who have _______ money than sense may sometimes act foolishly.A. muchB. moreC. mostD. many15. We thought the weather was bad. But it _______ to be fine.A. was turned outB. was turning outC. turned outD. was being turned outⅡ. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)In my friends’ eyes I am a lucky dog. Beijing Foreign Studies University(BFSU)had admitted me 49 days before the exam time.The college entrance examination lost its 16 to me. It became a problem that others would have to deal with. 17 ,like all my friends and everyone else around me,I worked hard every 18 of the way in order to achieve my goal.The chance to take BFSU’s pre-test was a turning point in high school. It was a dilemma(困难的抉择)at first because BFSU 19 on the humanities(人文学科)and I had never 20 that route. I did not make up my mind 21 my teacher told me that nobody should ever miss 22 . Having 23 with the decision all night,I decided at last to have a try. The following week,I 24 no effort in getting fully prepared for BFSU’s test. I worked so hard that I often found myself 25 at my desk at four o’clock in the morning. I 26 began to understand the saying,“No pains,no gains. ”After I had been 27 ,my friend asked me if I 28 not being able to achieve my 29 dream. And yes,I sometimes 30 what would have happened if I hadn’t kept on moving. But I have no regrets. As a 19-year-old student,I don’t have a clear view of my 31 . But after I got to BFSU’s campus and saw devoted professors and students,I 32 that this is the place for me to m a k e m y d i f f e r e n c e i n s o c i e t y.Recently,I’ve been busy helping my classmates put their school registration (报名表)in 33 . We all used to work so hard together. Without as much pressure from the exam as before,I appreciate every opportunity to do whatever I can for my classmates. I hope they can make full use of their precious 34 to prepare for the war—the university entranceexamination. 35 I hope that they can win this battle.16. A. importance B. pressureC. advantageD. strength17. A. Generally B. HoweverC. BesidesD. Indeed18. A. minute B. stepC. momentD. action19. A. rests B. dependsC. basesD. focuses20. A. heard B. metC. seenD. considered21. A. unless B. untilC. whenD. before22. A. an opportunity B. a universityC. a futureD. a place23. A. stayed B. struggledC. competedD. companied24. A. spared B. lostC. missedD. avoided25. A. playing B. studyingC. sleepingD. resting26. A. suddenly B. graduallyC. quicklyD. naturally27. A. hired B. acceptedC. noticedD. elected28. A. hated B. regrettedC. rememberedD. minded29. A. second B. lastC. nextD. original30. A. wonder B. doubtC. questionD. ask31. A. past B. presentC. futureD. experience32. A. understood B. agreedC. realizedD. doubted33. A. number B. orderC. sizeD. amount34. A. money B. chanceC. effortD. time35. A. But B. AndC. OrD. InsteadⅢ. 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)AWhen I was an 8-year-old girl,I didn’t like to go to Sunday School. I’d rather stay at home.Every Sunday,Mom nagged(唠叨)me to get ready and we ran up the church steps so we wouldn’t be late.Because Mom spent more time and energy getting me ready for Sunday School than that she spent on herself and my two sisters,I figured she would get tired of having to keep after me to get up and get dressed,and she would finally leave me home with Dad.One Sunday,it appeared my plan had worked. Mom didn’t wake me up. She didn’t nag me to get ready. She just gave me my cereal and told my sisters to get dressed. When it was time to leave for church and Sunday School,I couldn’t believe my good fortune. I wasn’t ready. I was still in my pajamas(睡衣). But then Mom said to me,“Time to go to church. ”“I can’t go. I’m not dressed,”I answered. Mom smiled and said,“That’s OK,just put your coat on over your pajamas. We are leaving now. ”I knew it’s better not to argue with Mom because Dad would back her up even though he rarely went to church with us. I put on my coat. Mom went to church,while I went to my Sunday School class. The teacher said nothing about my keeping the coat on,but one of the boys kept asking,“Why don’t you take your coat off? It’s not cold here. ”I finally told him in a low voice,“I am still in my pajamas. ”The boy didn’t ask again. The teacher didn’t indicate that she had heard me.I was too embarrassed to say a word on the ride home. But the next week,I was dressed and ready when it was time to go to Sunday School. While I’d been planning on how I could stay home on Sundays,it was evident that Mom had been trying to figure out a plan to make sure I was ready to go without a major disagreement.Her plan worked better than mine.36. What would the author like to do on Sundays as a child?A. Go to Sunday school.B. Get up early to go to church.C. Stay at home with her father.D. Stay at home with her mother.37. One Sunday,Mom didn’t wake up the author in order to _______.A. let the author have a good restB. let the author be late for schoolC. teach the author a good lessonD. have a good rest38. Why did the author say nothing when her mother let her put the coat on over the pajamas?A. Because she was afraid that her mother would beat her.B. Because she knew that her mother would tell the teacher.C. Because she knew that her father would support her mother.D. Because she knew that her sisters would not support her.39. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The teacher criticized the author for keeping her coat on in the class.B. No one noticed that the author was in her pajamas.C. The author’s mother went to Sunday School class with her.D. The teacher noticed what the author wore but didn’t give any comments.BSorry to say,our brains naturally start slowing down at the Cruelty young age of 30. It usedto be thought that this couldn’t be helped,but new studies show that people of any age can train their brains to work faster.“Your brain is a learning machine,”says University of California scientist Dr. Michael Merzenich. Given the right tools,we can train our brains to act like they did when we were younger. All that’s required is the practice designed just for the purpose: a few exercises for the mind.Merzenich has developed a computer-based training method to speed up the process(过程)in which the brain deals with information. Since much of the data we receive comes through speech,the Brain Fitness Program works with language and hearing to better speed and accuracy(准确性).Over the course of training,the program starts asking you to distinguish (辨别)sounds (between “dog”and “bog”,for example)at an increasingly faster speed.“It’s a bit like tennis instructor,”says Merzenich,“hitting balls at you—faster and faster to keep you challenged (受到挑战). You may start out slow,but before long you’re pretty quick. ”The biggest finding in brain research in the last ten years is that the brain at any age is highly plastic. If you ask your brain to learn,it will learn. And it may even speed up while in the process.To keep your brain young and plastic you can do one of a million new activities that challenge and excite you: playing table tennis or bridge,doing crossword puzzles,learning a language... “When it comes to preventing ageing,you really do ‘use it or lose it’,”says Barbara Sahakian,professor at Cambridge University.40. Dr. Merzenich’s training method mainly depends on _______.A. speech trainingB. computer languagesC. the activities one joins inD. the information being dealt with41. By saying“the brain at any age is highly plastic”,the writer probably means the brain can be_______.A. usedB. masteredC. developedD. researched42. What can we learn from the text?A. Practice makes a quick mind.B. Brain research started ten yeas ago.C. Dr. Merzenich is a scientist in computer.D. People believed nothing could stop the brain slowing down.43. Which of the following agrees with the writer’s idea?A. The training methods work better for the old.B. People should use the brain to stop it from ageing.C. The training of the brain should start at an early age.D. It’s necessary to take part in as many activities as possible.CWhat time is it? Most people are pretty accurate in their answer. And if you don’t know for sure,it’s very likely that you can find out. There may be a watch on your wrist;there may be a clock on the wall,desk,or computer screen;or maybe you’re riding in a car that has a clock in the dashboard(仪表板).Even if you don’t have a timepiece of some sort nearby,your body keeps its own beat.Humans have an internal clock that regulates (调节)the beating of our heart,the pace of our breathing,the discharge (排出)of chemicals within our bloodstream,and many other bodily functions.Time is something from which we can’t escape. Even if we ignore it,it’s still going by,ticking away,second by second,minute by minute,hour by hour. So the main issue in using your time well is,“Who’s in charge?”We can allow time to slip by and let it be our enemy. Or we can take control of it and make it our ally.By taking control of how you spend your time,you’ll increase your chances of becoming a more successful student. Perhaps more importantly,the better you are at managing the time you devote to your studies,the more time you will have to spend on your outside interests.The aim of time management is not to schedule every moment so we become slaves of a timetable that governs every waking moment of the day. Instead,the aim is to permit us to make informed choices as to how we use our time. Rather than letting the day go by,largely without our awareness,what we are going to discuss next can make us better able to control time for our own purposes.44. The underlined word “ally” in Para. 3 most likely means somebody or something that is_______.A. your slave and serves youB. your supporter and helps youC. under your control and obeys youD. under your influence and follows you45. The author intends to tell us that time _______.A. could be regulated by a timepiece such as a clock or a watchB. could be managed by the internal clock of human bodiesC. should be well managed for our own interestD. should be saved for outside interests46. In the next part,the author would most probably discuss with you _______.A. how to keep up with the timesB. how to make up for lost timeC. how to have a good timeD. how to make good use of timeDMany people in Benin are not aware that some of their habits and behavior threaten the environment and their own health. The environment was among many issues that were never discussed in school. This situation has changed with the addition of environmental protection and other themes into the new primary school program,and there are encouraging signs of changed behavior among the current generation of students.At Les Cocotiers primary school in Cotonou,Benin,where the new program is being put into practice,a second grade teacher discussed waste water with her students. She used the dirty water as an example that local women selling food to students during break time used to wash their dishes. She then reviewed with her students the different steps they should follow to examine the problem,including identifying the causes,consequences,and possible solutions.The students went to see one of the food sellers. They observed that the water in the basin she used to wash dishes was in fact oily on the surface. They warned the seller that if she did notuse clean water to wash her dishes,they would no longer eat in her stall. Taking the students seriously,the woman wanted to empty the basin immediately in the school yard. However,the students stopped her,pointing out that this would pollute the school yard. Instead,they asked the woman to dig a hole,pour the dirty water into it,and then cover the hole. She did this. Now not only is the water in her basin frequently changed,but also no dirty water is spilled in the school yard.This is a good example of how school children in Benin are applying significant reasoning skills emphasized in the new primary school course toward solving problems that are related to their daily life.47. We know from the first paragraph that _______.A. nobody in Benin has realized the importance of protecting the environmentB. schools in Benin gave only a few lessons about environment in the pastC. environmental protection has been included in Benin’s primary school planD. the current generation of students threaten the environment and their health48. The second grade teacher used the example of a food seller in order to _______.A. encourage the students to eat in the restaurantB. prevent the students drinking dirty waterC. help the students know how to protect their environmentD. persuade the students not to waste any water49. The students did the following in the food seller’s EXCEPT _______.A. observe the water the food seller usedB. tell the seller to use clean water to wash dishesC. prevent the seller polluting their school yardD. pour dirty water in a hole and cover it50. We can conclude that _______.A. the school program of protecting the environment doesn’t work wellB. the new school curriculum in Benin has brought out good resultsC. all the food sellers know how to protect their environmentD. students in Benin have learned skills to improve their daily life51. What is the best title for the passage?A. New school curriculum helps fight pollutionB. Schools are fighting against pollutionC. Great changes have taken place in BeninD. Students are learning new skillsENEW YORK—Every so often,late at night,David Woodland steals away to the study of his home in Aberdeen,Washington,so that he can check stock (股票)prices on the Internet.Mr Woodland,a 78-year-old retired insurance salesman,delights at how with the click of a mouse,he can tap into the facts and fortunes of Wall Street. “If I get a bright idea late at night,”Mr Woodland said,“I go into the office,fire up the computer and put a buy or sell order in.”While online trading is popularly regarded as the particular area of any traders in their 20s and 30s,jumping in and out of the market to make quick profits,it is now being invaded by millions of people like Mr Woodland—senior investors (投资者)who bring much larger accounts and more stability to this fast-growing corner of the markets.The low cost of doing business online—now as little as $7 a trade—and the excitement of riding a bull market are the lures(诱惑)for many older investors—just as they are for the young. They are sending away their full-service brokers(经纪人),who offer research and advice but often charge more than $100 a trade,and instead are picking their own stocks,after downloading companies annual reports and other research basics.“These things are incredible tools,now in the hands of an individual investor,”said Carol Potts,56,a retired crafts designer in Santa Barbara,California.“There’s no reason for me to have financial advisers. I am very logical,and I like to get involved in research.”According to a survey this fall of 630 people over 50 by Charles Schwab & Co.,many older investors say the Internet has made them more confident about their investments and more willing to trust their own judgment. But such confidence may also cause some to lose their retirement nest eggs,financial experts warn. “If stocks enter a bear market,it could prove disastrous for older persons who have stopped working. They are so dependent on their savings. ”52. The main idea of the passage is that _______.A. online trading attracts more and more retirees (退休人员)to get involvedB. online trading is more suitable for the old than for the young nowC. online trading enables the retirees to get rid of their advisersD. online trading offers incredible tools and high profits to investors53. People generally believe that online trading is a practice of _______.A. senior investorsB. people in a specific areaC. comparatively young peopleD. groups made up of 20 or 30 traders54. The retired crafts designer Carol Potts sounds _______.A. very logicalB. quite cleverC. a little experiencedD. rather confident55. Compared with other age groups,why should older investors be more cautious(谨慎的)about their investment?A. They often turn a deaf ear to other’s advice.B. They tend to be more gambling(赌博的)in nature.C. They are not so intelligent as the young.D. They do not have as many sources of income.Ⅳ. 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

高中英语 Unit 24 Society单元跟踪测评 北师大版选修8-北师大版高二选修8英语试题

高中英语 Unit 24 Society单元跟踪测评 北师大版选修8-北师大版高二选修8英语试题

Unit 24 Society单元跟踪测评(总分:150分时间:120分钟)第一局部听力(共两节,总分为30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容完毕后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每一小题1.5分,总分为7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最优选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the woman want the man to do?A.Plan his budget carefully.B.Give her more informatio n.C.Buy a gift for his girlfriend.答案 B2.What will the woman most probably do?A.She'll have some chocolate cake.B.She'll go without dessert.C.She'll take a look at the menu.答案 B3.What will the man do first after class?A.Go to the library.B.Meet the woma n.C.See Professor Smith.答案 C4.What will the woman probably do?A.Have someone repair the fridge.B.Leave the fridge as it is now.C.Buy another fridge.答案 A5.What does Peter mean?A.He tries new things once in a long while.B.He never tries new things.C.He often tries new things.答案 A第二节(共15小题;每一小题1.5分,总分为22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

2021高考英语北师大版一轮复习教材同步练习24选修8Unit24Society(含解析)

2021高考英语北师大版一轮复习教材同步练习24选修8Unit24Society(含解析)

课时作业24 选修8 Un it 24 Society课时练(一)阅读理解组块专练一一练速度(限时:35分钟)阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

A reusable bottle will save you money in the long run while helping you reach your hydration goals. Let's check out these reusable water bottles in 2019 !Klea n Kan teen Reflect Bottle (Stai nless steel), $31This shiny, sta ini ess steel bottle is lightweight and easy to grasp, so it's perfectly portable whe n you're on-the-go, whether hik ing up a mountain or doing bus in ess around tow n. The sin gle-walled sta ini ess steel con struct ion keeps your drink cold for hours, and a stylish cap made of susta in ably harvested bamboo tops it off.CamelBak Eddy Water Bottle (Plastic), $20 (Normally $28 )If you find more of your drink ends up in your bag-or on your pants-than in your mouth, CamelBak's spill- proof water bottle cap is a must- have. The newly redesigned “ bite-and-sip ”cap lets more liquid flow through tha n previous version s, letti ng you stay hydrated without havi ng to worry about spills. It's also dishwasher- safe, un like other water bottles, so it's simple to keep clea n and germfree.YUANFENG Collapsible Water Bottle, $10For adventurers on-the-go, this space-saving water container is a must-have. The soft, BPA-free bottle folds up to be only 4.5 in ches tall whe n it's empty, but stores up to 500 ml liquid when you fill it up! Available in six bright colors, this handy bottle is the perfect travel companion for your n ext bik ing, hik ing, or camp ing trip.Cupture White Fruit In fuser Water Bottle, $9Kick up the flavor with this genius in fuser bottle that allows you to add in extra flavor to your water. Fill the removable in fuser basket with lem ons, berries, tea bags, or anything else you're fond of, and you'll be able to create your own deliciously flavored water. You can take out the in fuser whe never you n eed a regular water bottle too.1. Which bottle keeps your drink cold for hours?A . Klea n Kan teen Reflect Bottle.B. CamelBak Eddy Water Bottle.C. YUANFENG Collapsible Water Bottle.D. Cupture White Fruit In fuser Water Bottle.2. How much can you save if you buy a plastic bottle?A . $15. B. $13.C. $10.D. $8.3. What's the characteristic of YUANFENG Collapsible Water Bottle?A . Being made of sta ini ess steel.B . Saving space by easily foldi ng up.C . Preve nting the liquid from spills.D . Allow ing users to add in extra flavor.B[2020 衡水中学高三考试]A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives (档案馆)by the FBI after being stolen twice.“ We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing,” says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smiths onian In stituti on Archives. "It was no ted as miss ing and likely take n by an intern (实习生),from what the FBI is tell ing us. Word got out that it was miss ing whe n some one asked to see the letter for research purposes, and the intern put the letter back. The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it. ”Decades passed. Fin ally, the FBI received a tip that the stole n docume nt was located very close to Washington, D . C. Their art crime team recovered the letter but as unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authe ntic and defi nitely Smiths onian's property.The letter was writte n by Darwin to tha nk an America n geologist, Dr.Ferd inand Van deveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good con diti on, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. “ It was luckily in good shape ,” says Kapsalis. “ And we just have to do some minor things in order to be able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but no thi ng that will preve nt us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online. ”It would now be difficult for an intern, a visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. “Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s,” says Kapsalis, “ and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don't even have access to.”4.What happened to Darwin's letter in the mid- 1970s?A .It was recovered by the FBI.B .It was stolen more than once.C.It was put in the Archives for research purposes.D.It was purchased by the Smithsonian Institution Archives.5.What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?A .They proved its authenticity.B .They kept it in a special safe.C.They arrested the suspect immediately.D.They pressed criminal charges in vain.6.What is Darwin's letter about?A .The evolution of Yellowstone National Park.B .His cooperation with an American geologist.C.Some geological evidence supporting his theory.D.His acknowledgement of help from a professional.7.What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?A .Reserve it for research purposes only.B .Turn it into an object of high interest.C.Keep it a permanent secret.D.Make it available online.CWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some elementary school students in Auckland, New Zealand. They became the world's first kids to be “taught ” by a digital teacher. Before you start imagining a human- like robot walking around the classroom. Will is just an avatar (化身) that appears on the students' desktops, or smartphone screens, when ordered to come.The autonomous animation (动画制作) platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to show human- like behavior. The digital teacher is assigned to teach “ Be sustainable with energy ” —a free program for Auckland elementary schools.Just like the humans it replaced. Will is able to instantly react to the students' responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non- verbal cues (暗示). For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two- way interaction not only helps attract the students' attention, but also allows the program's developers to monitor their involvement, and make changes if needed.Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will- like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of the next generation. He says, “ I have a lot of hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective, rich, educational experience in the future. ”The program, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. Ravishankar says, “ What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention. ” However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon.8.What was special for some elementary school students in Auckland?A .A digital teacher taught them.B .They first saw something digital.C.This was the start of a new school year.D.They could get close to smartphone screens.9.What is the benefit of this two- way interaction?A .It can smile back.B .It can use a microphone.C.It can talk any topic for free.D.It can change if necessary.10.What's the author's attitude to Will's replacing human educators soon?A .Optimistic.B .Doubtful.C.Unclear. D.Disapproving.11.What might be the best title for the passage?A .New High- tech Contributes to EducationB .The World's First Digital Teacher Appears in the ClassroomC.The World's First Digital Teacher, a Help to StudentsD.New Zealand Will Replace Teachers in the Classroom.D[2020 郑州市高三质量预测]Have you ever heard someone say “ You totally look like you're a Jessica” or something similar? People seem to think that they know what kind of person a“ Jessica” or a “ Michael ” looks like. Why is this?According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, humans tend to associate people's names with their appearances, and can even guess someone's name based on how they look.Researchers collected thousands of photos of people's faces. They labeled (贴标签于) each photo with four names. Then, they asked volunteers to guess which of the four names was correct.The volunteers were able to guess the right name 38% of the time. It seems that certain characteristics of faces give them clues about someone's name, Reader'sDigest reported.However, this only worked when the volunteers looked at names from their own culture. In addition, the volunteers were not as good at guessing the real names of people who used nicknames more often than their real names. This may show that a person's appearance is affected by their name only if they use it often.“ This kind of face-name matching happens because of a process of a self-fulfilling prophecy (预言), as we become what other people expect us to become,” Ruth Mayo from Tile University told science news website EurekAlert!Earlier studies have shown that gender and race stereotypes (刻板印象) can affect a person's appearance. The researchers believe there are also similar stereotypes about names. For example, people tend to think that men named Bob should have rounder faces because the word itself looks round. People may think that women named Rose are beautiful. They expect them to be “ delicate” and “ female”,just like the flower they are named for.12.How is this passage developed?A .By giving examples.B.By asking questions.C.By introducing an experiment.D.By comparing different cases.13.What can be inferred from the study?A .Volunteers found it much easier to guess nicknames.B.Names have different associations in different cultures.C.Volunteers could guess the characteristics of the interviewees.D.The people in the photos and volunteers were from the same culture.14.Why do some people look like their names according to Ruth Mayo?A .They want to please everyone around them.B.They don't want to be different from others.C.They tend to become what others expect them to become.D.They like to copy famous people who share the same name.15.What may be the best title for this passage?A .What determines our namesB.Why we look like our namesC.How we get rid of our stereotypesD.How stereotypes affect people's looks第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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Unit 24 Society李仕才一、阅读理解。

The wedding tradition of“something old,something new,something borrowed and something blue”has been around for hundreds of years.The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple.Have you ever stopped to think what the saying really means?What is its origin and what does each item represent?The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states,“something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”Something old A bride may wear or carry something old to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life.Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item.Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother.In many cases,something old may also be something borrowed.Something new Wearing something new is supposed to represent success and hope in the bride's new life and in her marriage.If the bride purchases her wedding dress,it may represent her new item,but any item that is new may be used.Something“new” is usually the easiest kind to fill.Something borrowed The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married.It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage.Some brides borrow an item of clothing,a piece of jewelry,a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded(饰以珠子的)purse.Something blue Wearing something blue dates back to ancient times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity,fidelity and love.A silver sixpence Placing a silver sixpence in the bride's left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth.This not only refers to financial wealth,but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life.Since most brides probably don't even know what a sixpence is,this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times.However,if a bride would like to include it in her wedding,she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters (袜带)and invitations.1.Why does the first paragraph end with two questions?A.To invite readers to answer them at once.B.To show the importance of this tradition.C.To have readers' interest and attention.D.To test readers' knowledge about wedding.2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Something old might also be something borrowed actually.B.The part of the tradition“a silver sixpence”is never used now.C.The borrowed item can be something borrowed from any friend.D.Something new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill.3.What can we infer from the passage?A.No brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence.B.Every item represents something good for the new couple.C.The bride will be more beautiful with all these five items.D.Of the five items,something blue is the most important one.4.Which word can replace the underlined word“fidelity” in the sixth paragraph?A.Success. B.Wealth.C.Loyalty. D.Opportunity.【解题导语】本文是一篇总分结构的说明文,介绍了西方一种传统的婚礼习俗的起源和含义。

1.C 考查推理判断。

根据文章内容可知,这两个问句承上启下,引起读者的阅读兴趣和注意力。

2.A 考查细节理解。

根据第三段中的“In many cases, something old may also be something borrowed”可知,一些老的物件也可以是借来的。

根据最后一段中的“this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times”可知,B选项错误;根据第五段中的“T he borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married ”可知,C项错在“any friend”; D项与文中的“Something‘new’is usually the easiest kind to fill”不符,故排除。

3.B 考查推理判断。

通读全文可推测出,这几样新婚佩戴的物件都会给新婚夫妇带来好处。

根据最后一段中的“Since most brides probably don't even know what a sixpence is”可知,现在大部分新娘都不知道六便士硬币是什么,故A选项“现在,新娘都熟悉六便士硬币”错误;C选项错误,文中只说这些物件会给新婚夫妇带来好处,并未涉及新娘佩戴这些物件后是否漂亮的问题;这五种物件哪个更重要文中并未提及,因此D项错误。

4.C 考查词义猜测。

根据语境并结合画线词前的purity和其后的love可推知,“fidelity”此处意思为“忠诚”,即“loyalty”。

二、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

(2017·济南外国语模拟)California’s dog surfing season begins with the annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition.Now in its 61.____________ (five) year, this fun event, which is held 62.____________ (raise) money for pet­related charities, has attracted over 60 competitors.The dogs 63.____________ (divide) into weight classes and then judged on the 64.____________ (long) of ride, confidence and overall ability.They have ten minutes and will be scored on 65.____________ top two waves.The $50—$55 66.____________ (compete) entrance fee will be donated to the canine unit(警犬部队), but the general admission to watch the doggy riders 67.____________ (be) free.Four­year­old rescue dog Abbie appears to be benefiting 68.____________ the events herself.Her owner, Michael Uy, believes surfing has 69.____________ (complete) turned her behavior around.“Dog surfing requires the dog to trust you in a sport, 70.____________ is unique to all other dog sports,” he said.“That type of teamwork has helped to build up the good r elationship we’ve been working on since I first started training her.”Besides, dog surfers gain a lot of attention and glory.Many of the dogs have websites,Facebook fan pages and even sponsors.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了美国加州为宠物慈善举行的小狗冲浪比赛。

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