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A land of diversity一、阅读理解Vinegar makes salad, fries and dumplings taste better, and you can even use it to clean your windows. And now, according to scientists, it may even the planet’s population survive climate change.Researchers from the RIKENCenter for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan found that growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future, worries about climate change affecting the world’s supply of food will be much lower. The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when the plant was placed in drought-like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）—the main component of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants, before they stopped giving them water completely. After leaving the plants for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while the untreated plants had dried up and died.It’s hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. "In the experiment, we targeted the staple foods of the world—rice, wheat and maize—and the basic plant of breeding species, rapeseed（油菜籽）," Jong Myong Kim, co-author of the study, told Popular Science magazine.Kim also told the magazine he’s already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from flower growing companies to amateur gardeners. Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isn’t as easy as just pouring vinegar over them, Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible. "Now we are trying to cooperate with some farmers, and also some companies, to make a method to apply this system, "he said. And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we go away, hopefully this means the end of returninghome from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died.1.What is the article mainly about?A. The world’s food supply will be increased.B. Plants better survive droughts.C. The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts.D. Vinegar could be used to fight droughts.2.It was discovered that acetate can.A. be used by farmers to replace soilB. only be produced by the ArabidopsisC. help plants survive dry conditionsD. be used to improve poor soil3.What are the target plants of the experiment?A. all breeding species.B. wheat and Arabidopisis.C. rice and maize.D. rapeseed and Arabidopisis.4.Jong Myong Kim’s experiment of trying out the method.A. can make people’s trips pleasantB. turned out a worldwide successC. is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD. appeals to many flower growing companies【文章大意】本文属于科普类文章。

2019年高考英语一轮复习 Unit 1 A land of diversity高效演练跟踪检测新

Unit 1 A land of diversityⅠ单句语法填空1．The position ___________ for by most ___________ actually requires at least 5 years’ working experience.(apply)答案：applied; applicants2．There is a great deal of evidence___________ (indicate) that listening to soft music can reduce stress.答案：indicating3．I was taken ___________ by the salesman whose products turned out to be much less effective.答案：in4．(2018·西安四校联考)The building facing the big river is likely ___________ (destroy) by the flood.答案：to be destroyed5．Mark ___________ your mistakes, and find out what causes you to make these mistakes.答案：out6．What are we to do next under the assumption that the ___________ (major) are against the plan?答案：majority7．___________ (apparent), the iPods, if used properly, are helpful to our study, especially to our English listening.答案：Apparently8．I hope the fine weather will keep ___________ because the crops need much sunshine. 答案：up9．—You see, I’m poor in math, but good at English, while you are good at math, but weak in English.—That’s ___________ we should help each other.答案：why10．It never occurred to him ___________ (ask) anyone for advice when he was in trouble.答案：to askⅡ单句改错1．In fact, I didn’t realize its importance after I was elected the monitor.___________答案：去掉the2．After the explosion, every means have been used to prevent the river from being polluted.___________答案：have→has3．The reason why she couldn’t come to the meeting was because she had not been invited.___________答案：because→that4．Emerson would always take down new ideas that were occurred to him.___________ 答案：去掉were5．This is believed that hard work can lead to success.___________答案：This→ItⅢ单元语法——名词性从句1．(2016·江苏卷)It is often the case ___________ anything is possible for those who hang on to hope.答案：that2．(2018·四川德阳四校模拟)There have been frequent traffic accidents in China recently, and that is ___________ people are concerned.答案：where3．(2018·山东省实验中学一诊)She has received the offer from you, but I don’t know___________ she will accept it or not.答案：whether/if4．(2018·广东广州期中)___________ there are living creatures in outer space as those on Earth hasn’t been proved until now.答案：Whether5．(2018·浙江杭州二中期中)___________ is known to us all is that the 2020 Olympicswill take place in Tokyo.答案：WhatⅠ教材与语法填空根据教材课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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Unit 1 A land of diversity***阅读理解。

To be sure, only children experienced some things differentlyfrom those with sisters and brothers. Many feel more pressure tosucceed. They also tend to look only to their parents as rolemodels in the absence of brothers and sisters.In India, 10-year-old Saviraj Sankpal founded a support groupfor the tiny minority of only children. Among other things, the group does volunteer work to counter(反对) the myth that they are not responsible. “People think we’re treated t oo kindly and ruined, ”says Sankpal, a computer engineering student. “But I’d like to remind them how lonely it can get. ”Most only children, however, say they wish for sisters or brothers only when it comes to caring for aging, unhealthy parents. Britain’s David Emerson, co-author of the book, The Only Child, says that such a person bears terrible burden in having to make all the decisions alone. Emerson knows from experience: After his father died, he chose to move his elderly mother from their family home, where she was vulnerable(易受攻击的) to house breakers, to a new one with more security. “The move was quite hard on her, and she might feel that I pushed her into it, ” he says. “After all, I am left with that responsibility. ”In the future, more and more only children will likely face similar choices. With working mothers increasing, many families are finding they simply don’t have the time, money or energy to have more than one child. As only children become common, perhaps the world will realize that the charge made against them is unjust.【文章大意】本文主要讲述了独生子女在社会生活中所遇到的种种困难和各种挑战, 他们要面对社会对独生子女的诸多偏见。

2019年高中英语一轮总复习 Unit1 A land of diversity 练习题(人教新课标)

Unit 1 A land of diversity 专题练习I.阅读理解A(2019·广东省百校联盟第二次联考)Many people wrongly think that cities don't have farms and that fruits and vegetables are only grown in the country. Believe it or not, there are more and more urban farms popping up in cities all over the world.Alexandra Sullivan, a food system researcher in New York City, studies urban agriculture. Urban agriculture is another name for farming and gardening in a city environment. Ms. Sullivan studies everything from tiny gardens in empty lots between buildings to bigger fields that have been planted and grown. According to Ms.Sullivan, “Urban agriculture has existed since cities have, across the world.”The number of humans living in urban areas, or cities, is increasing. The amount of people who want to garden in urban areas is also rising. Ms.Sullivan says, “In small gardens, on rooftops and indoors, they grow fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, and raise animals to produce milk, eggs, honey, and meat. They use these foods as supplements to food produced by rural agriculture.” Even though some people who live in urban areas grow crops, urban residents still need to rely on food grown in rural areas. This is because a city doesn't have enough space to grow enough food for everyone living in it.In New York City, urban farmers have come up with many different ways to grow their own produce, even though there isn't a lot of room. For example, Brooklyn Grange is a farming operation that has two rooftop vegetable farms in New York City. All together, the farms are made up of 2.5 acres of rooftop space. This makes Brooklyn Grange one of the largest rooftop farming operations in the world.Brooklyn Grange grows all kinds of things. The farming company sells its vegetables to local residents and restaurants. And because the farms are on rooftops, they are specially adapted to their urban location. They use available space that is not needed for anything else. As more urban farmers find ways to grow food in cities, urban residents will be better able to get fresher materials for their meals.1.Which of the following is Ms.Sullivan's opinion according to the text?A.The number of people living in cities is increasing slowly.B.Urban residents still rely on food grown in rural areas completely.C.Urban agriculture has a history as long as cities.D.Urban agriculture can provide huge income.2.What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Farmers.B.City residents.C.Rural residents.panies.3.What can we learn about Brooklyn Grange in New York City from the text?A.It has large farming areas.B.It can only grow single products.C.It produces enough food for citizens.D.It makes use of rooftop space to grow vegetables.4.What may be the best title for the text?A.Farms in CitiesB.Future Food SystemC.Food Grown in CitiesD.Agriculture of New York CityBToday we were heading out to what is arguably one of the most beautiful natural wonders of this region, Saklikent Gorge (峡谷), a 300meterdeep canyon that is close to Fethiye. However, first, we had to enter the canyon. Before us was a raging river about 20 meters across, and we would have to wade (蹚水) through to get to the entrance of the gorge.I lost my breath when my foot made contact with the water. My whole foot had turned numb. I shot out of the water, fast as a rabbit, screaming like a wild dog. I'm sure it was a sight to see. Dad and Lalika seemed to bear it better, as they were the first to begin heading through the fast flowing waters.Soon it was up to their knees, but battling their way through they were the first of our family to make it across. During this time I was considering if I really wanted to go through with this. The look on Mom's face showed me that there was no alternative. She took my hand and we began making our way through the icecold water to the sound of Lalika's cheers. I nearly slipped at one point but thankfully I recovered in time and Mom and I came out of the water half dry and very happy.Then the canyon was in front of us. I began to wade through the softest flowing grey clay that had deposited itself over thousands of years between this magnificent Moorish pink gorge towering over me. I was surprised that the locals hadn't already made a beauty industry out of this, mining this natural resource, when I remembered that thankfully, it was a protected national possession, located in a national park.That didn't stop Dad and Lalika from making a mud pack, as the two of them smoothed the liquid clay all over their faces, arms and legs. The mud also made great war paint and Lalika and I had a really fun time applying it before role playing a fierce battle of the clans (家族). After about 45 minutes of walking, we came to a fork in the canyon, and we decided to return.5.What did the author think of the river?A.Cold.B.Deep.C.Wide.D.Dirty.6.What made the author decide to cross the river?A.Dad and Lalika's example.B.Mom's facial expression.C.Strong determination.D.Family promises.7.Why could Saklikent Gorge be preserved?A.It was hard to enter.B.It belonged to the locals.C.It had no value to develop.D.It had been protected by the government.8.What can we learn about the canyon?A.It is colorful.B.It is muddy.C.It is boring.D.It is scaring.II.语法填空Berlin has the __9__(distinct) of being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you're planning to pay a visit to Berlin in Germany, here are a few basic things you need to know.The best time __10__ (visit) this famous city is during one of its long, hot summers, so book a flight to Berlin during the months of June to late August, better __11__ advance.Now that you have __12__ idea about the best time of the year to visit Berlin, what are the mustsee places in this lively __13__ (Europe) city? First you should not miss a stop to the Berlin Wall that __14__ (separate) the eastern and western part of Berlin in the past. You should also check out the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Treptower Park and the Brandenburg Gate.Just as it is the case when __15__ (travel) in any foreign city, you can find quite a few interesting offthebeaten path routes, __16__ will allow you to discover more about one of Germany's most historical and dynamic(有活力的) cities: Berlin.With all the attractions Berlin has to offer you'll want to know __17__ you can relax at the end of a busy day of sightseeing, so __18__ is good to know Berlin has a great range of Berlin holiday apartments throughout the German capital.III.短文改错(2019·河南驻马店第一次月考)When I was 12, I met Mary. She came to China with her parents, whom taught English in an university. We soon became good friends. She was fluently in Chinese while I had difficulty with my speaking English. In order to help me with my English, we spoke as much English as we can when we were together. Before long, I could speak English well but at the same time I also made progresses in my written English. Luckily, a year later, she had to return back to her country with her parents. And we have out of touch with each other ever since. How I miss her!I.阅读理解A语篇解读：许多人认为城市里没有农场，水果和蔬菜仅生长在农村。

2019版高考英语一轮练习 Unit 1 A land of diversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

A land of diversity李仕才***阅读理解。

Fidel Castro was born at his father’s farm on August 13, 1926. His father, Angel Castro, was a migrant to Cuba from Galicia, Northwest Spain. He had become financially successful by growing sugarcane at Las Manacas farm in Biran, Oriente Province.Aged six, Castro was sent to live with his teacher in Santiago be Cuba, before being baptized(洗礼)into the Roman Catholic Church at the age of eight. Being baptized enabled Castro to attend the la Salle boarding school in Santiago, where he regularly misbehaved, so he was sent to the privately funded Dolores School in Santiago. In 1945 he transferred to a more famous school, De Belen in Havana. Although Castro took an interest in history, geography and debating at Belen, he did not excel academically, instead devoting much of his time to playing sport.In 1945, Castro began studying law at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism, and the violent gangsterism culture within the university. Passionate about anti-imperialism and opposing U.S. interference in the Caribbean, he unsuccessfully campaigned for the presidency of the Federation of University Students on a platform of “honesty, decency and justice”. Castro became critical of the corruption and viole nce of President Ramon Grau’s government, delivering a public speech on the subject in November 1946 that received coverage on the front page of several newspapers.In 1947, Castro joined the Party of the Cuban People, founded by Eduardo Chibas. Chibas advocated social justice, honest government, and political freedom, while his party exposed corruption and demanded reform. Though Chibas lost the election, Castro remained devoted to working on his behalf. Social situation becoming worse, Castor soon received a death threat urging him to leave the university; refusing, he began carrying a gun and surrounding himself with armed friends.1.From paragraph 2, we know that Fidel Castro _______.A. had no interest in historyB. performed very well at schoolC. spend much time playing sportD. attended the La Salle boarding school before 82.What is the right order of the following events related to Fidel Castro?a. delivered a public speechb. entered the University of Havanac. joined the Party of the Cuban Peopled. transferred to famous school, De BelenA. dbacB. abcdC. dabcD. acdb3.Fidel Castro carried a gun at university_________A.to catch people’s attentionB.to hang out with friend for funC.to get involved in the political activitiesD.to defend himself against the death threat4.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. the Party of the Cuban PeopleB. Fidel Castro’s misbehavior at schoolC. Cuba’s political situations in the 1940sD. Fidel Castro’s early life and political activities【文章大意】本文介绍了古巴革命领袖Fidel Castro的早期生活和政治活动。

2019高考英语一轮达标Unit1Alandofdiversity练题(含解析)新人教版选修8

Unit 1 A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解。

As my husband，Doug，stood on the busy New York city street trying to stop a cab, I angled the stroller(婴儿车)away from the cold December wind and rain.I knelt down and kissed my daughter on her cheek where veins crept up(静脉突出)the side of her tiny face.Frustrated and wet，my husband gave up his attempt to flag down a cab.I knew the feeling.Just after her first birthday，our daughter Katie was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder.Since that moment，Doug and I felt like runners in a marathon race where the finish line kept disappearing.We knew Katie was running out of time.It had taken months before we finally had a name for the disorder，vein of Galen malformation，but we were told only a handful of specialists in the world were qualified to perform the precise surgeries.Now，as we finally found a brilliant doctor to save our girl，we were trapped in a strange city in the cold rain.Just at the moment，a middleaged woman pulled over and said，“Pardon me？May I offer you a ride？”Before we could say anything，she continued，“It's really no trouble for me.Just get on.”It was then that I noticed her thick Irish tongue，an accent that warmed me like hot soup.We could simply say，“Thanks！Roosevelt Hospital，please，” and settled in her car for the ride.I don't know how she knew，maybe she noticed the veins and asked，“Are you going for the baby？”I nodded my head，choking back a tiny sob.At the hospital we thanked her a dozen times for the ride.The woman hugged me and I noticed her face was wet with tears in worry.She promised to pray for us before she left.After three more visits to New York and two more brain surgeries，Katie is cured.But the voice of the Irish Angel still rang as a constant reminder of a tiny ray of light that appeared on our darkest days.1．What were the family doing on the street?A．Watching a marathon race.B．Protecting their daughter from cold.C．Trying to ride a taxi.D．Playing with their daughter.2．What was the trouble with Katie's illness?A．It was a terrible brain cancer.B．It was impossible to be cured.C．It was hard to name the disease.D．Its surgeries were hard to perform.3．Why was the woman driver in tears when leaving?A．Because she knew the girl had run out of time.B．Because she had sympathy for the family's misfortune.C．Because the family promised to pray for her.D．Because there were veins on the little girl's face.4．What's the best title for this passage?A．An Irish Angel in New YorkB．An Adventure in New YorkC．An Angel of Roosevelt HospitalD．An Unforgettable Cab Ride【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

2019版高考英语一轮基础练习Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

Unit 1 A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解。

“Her grades are fine； I'm not worried about that， but she just doesn't seem tolove learning any more，” Alice's mum said.She's absolutely right.I'd noticed the same thing about her daughter over theprevious two or three years when I'd been Alice's middle school English， Latin， and writing teacher，and I have an answer， right there on the tip of my tongue， to what has gone wrong.Yet I'm torn between my responsibility to help Alice and the knowledge that what I have to say is a truth I'm not sure this mother is ready to hear.The truth for this parent and so many others is this： Her child has sacrificedher natural curiosity and love of learning at the altar(圣坛 )of achievement，and it's our fault.Alice's parents， her teachers ， society at large— we are all supposed to be blamed in this crime against learning.From her first day of school，we pointed her toward that altar and trained her to measure her progress by means of points， scores ，and awards.We taught Alice that her potential is tied to her intellect(智力 ) ， and that her intellect is more important than her character.We taught her to come home proudly bearing grade As， championship prizes，and college acceptance， and not on purpose，we taught her that we don't really care how she obtains them.We taught her to protect her academic and extracurricular perfection at all costs and that it's better to quit when things get challenging rather than risk losing that perfect record.Above all else ，we taught her to fear failure.That fear is what has destroyed her love of learning.1． Both the mother and the author have noticed that ________.A． Alice hates to tell them the truthB． Alice's test scores are not so goodC． Alice chooses several subjects to learnD． Alice doesn't enjoy studying any more2． What do es the underlined word“torn ”mean in the passage?A． pained to choose B． guilty to quitC． tired to manage D．certain to decide3． What does the teacher think of the girl?A． Her academic perfection results from her character.B． She is a gifted girl with spirits of challenging.C． She is perfect in her character development.D． Her academic performance is great.4． What leads to the girl's change?A． A few failure experiences.B． Fear of failing to get good grades.C．Her mother's over-protection.D． Her not being accepted by colleges.【解题导语】本文经过Alice的例子说了然父亲母亲、老师和社会有时会抹杀孩子的好奇心和对学习的热爱。

2019版高考英语一轮练习Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

A land of diversity李仕才*** 阅读理解。

Fidel Castro was born at his father’s farm on August 13, 1926. His father,Angel Castro, was a migrant to Cuba from Galicia, Northwest Spain. He had becomefinancially successful by growing sugarcane at Las Manacas farm in Biran, Oriente Province.Aged six, Castro was sent to live with his teacher in Santiago be Cuba, beforebeing baptized( 浸礼 )into the Roman Catholic Church at the age of eight. Beingbaptized enabled Castro to attend the la Salle boarding school in Santiago, wherehe regularly misbehaved, so he was sent to the privately funded Dolores School inSantiago. In 1945 he transferred to a more famous school, De Belen in Havana.Although Castro took an interest in history, geography and debating at Belen, hedid not excel academically, instead devoting much of his time to playing sport.In 1945, Castro began studying law at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism, and the violent gangsterism culture within theuniversity. Passionate about anti-imperialism and opposing U.S. interference inthe Caribbean, he unsuccessfully campaigned for the presidency of the Federationof University Students on a platform of“honesty, decency and justice”. Castro became critical of the corruption and viole nce of President Ramon Grau ’s government,delivering a public speech on the subject in November 1946 that received coverage on the front page of several newspapers.In 1947,Castro joined the Party of the Cuban People,founded by Eduardo Chibas. Chibas advocated social justice, honest government, and political freedom, whilehis party exposed corruption and demanded reform.Though Chibas lost the election,Castro remained devoted to working on his behalf.Social situation becoming worse, Castor soon received a death threat urging him to leave the university; refusing,he began carrying a gun and surrounding himself with armed friends.1.From paragraph 2, we know that Fidel Castro _______.A. had no interest in historyB. performed very well at schoolC. spend much time playing sportD. attended the La Salle boarding school before 82.What is the right order of the following events related to Fidel Castro?a. delivered a public speechb. entered the University of Havanac. joined the Party of the Cuban Peopled. transferred to famous school, De BelenA. dbacC. dabc3.Fidel Castro carried a gun at university_________B. abcd D. acdbA.to catch people’s attentionB.to hang out with friend for funC.to get involved in the political activitiesD.to defend himself against the death threat4.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. the Party of the Cuban PeopleB.Fidel Castro ’s misbehavior at schoolC.Cuba’s political situations in the 1940sD.Fidel Castro ’s early life and political activities【文章粗心】本文介绍了古巴革命领袖Fidel Castro的初期生活和政治活动。

人教版2019高考英语一轮基础达标练题Unit1Alandofdiversity含解析选修8

A land of diversity一、阅读理解。

From young kids to fitness lovers, to those looking for a laugh, or to families looking for a free movie night, Atlantic Station prepares some days for you to enjoy this year.Tot Spot—Each Tuesday morning, Atlantic Station's Central Park transforms into every child's dream playground! From 10:00 am to noon, kids can enjoy games, storytelling, toys, music and some very special things. This event begins on April 5 and lasts through September 27.Wellness Wednesday—Each Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Atlantic Station's Central Park becomes the perfect place to find quietness of the mind and body while instructors lead guests through exercises including yoga and more. Wellness Wednesday welcomes all ages and skill levels. This event begins on April 6 and lasts through September 28.Improv in the Park—Whole World Improv Theatre, Atlanta's premier improv group, has once again partnered with Atlantic Station to bring a family friendly night of comedy to Central Park on the first Wednesday of each month through September. Bring a blanket, relax under the stars and prepare to laugh until it hurts! The hour-long show begins at 8:00 pm. This event occurs on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.Movies in Central Park—Each Thursday night at dusk, guests are invited to bring chairs, blankets, to-go snacks and picnics to Atlantic Station's Central Park. All outdoor screenings are weather permitting, so keep your fingers crossed for no The Wizard Of Oz-type storms! Be sure to arrive early to find a good seat. This event starts on May 19 and occurs every Thursday through July 28.1.Mother can take her kids who like listening to stories to_______ .A. Tot SpotB. Improv in the ParkC. Wellness WednesdayD. Movies in Central Park2.When can you do yoga with an instructor in Atlantic Station's Central Park?A. On each Wednesday at 7:00 pm in June and July.B. On each Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in August.C. On each Tuesday morning from 10:00 am to noon in July.D. At 8:00 pm on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.3.Improv in the Park will provide us with________.A.free toysB.to-go snacksC.physical exerciseD.family comedies4.What can we learn from the text?A.Only teenagers are welcome to join in Wellness Wednesday.B.Atlantic Station sets the dates for guests to have fun.C.Tickets for Movies in Central Park are hard to get.D.Movies in Central Park are shown only indoors.【文章大意】本文介绍了Atlantic Station准备的可以让人们娱乐的几个项目。

精选2019高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

A land of diversity一、阅读理解Vinegar makes salad, fries and dumplings taste better, and you can even use it to clean your windows. And now, according to scientists, it may even the planet’s population survive climate change.Researchers from the RIKENCenter for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan found that growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future, worries about climate change affecting the world’s supply of food will be much lower. The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when the plant was placed in drought-like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）—the main component of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants, before they stopped giving them water completely. After leaving the plants for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while the untreated plants had dried up and died.It’s hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. "In the experiment, we targeted the staple foods of the world—rice, wheat and maize—and the basic plant of breeding species, rapeseed（油菜籽）," Jong Myong Kim, co-author of the study, told Popular Science magazine.Kim also told the magazine he’s already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from flower growing companies to amateur gardeners. Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isn’t as easy as just pouring vinegar over them, Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible. "Now we are trying to cooperate with some farmers, and also some companies, to make a method to apply this system, "he said. And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we go away, hopefully this means the end of returninghome from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died.1.What is the article mainly about?A. The world’s food supply will be increased.B. Plants better survive droughts.C. The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts.D. Vinegar could be used to fight droughts.2.It was discovered that acetate can.A. be used by farmers to replace soilB. only be produced by the ArabidopsisC. help plants survive dry conditionsD. be used to improve poor soil3.What are the target plants of the experiment?A. all breeding species.B. wheat and Arabidopisis.C. rice and maize.D. rapeseed and Arabidopisis.4.Jong Myong Kim’s experiment of trying out the method.A. can make people’s trips pleasantB. turned out a worldwide successC. is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD. appeals to many flower growing companies【文章大意】本文属于科普类文章。

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Unit 1 A land of diversityⅠ阅读理解A(2018·金华十校模拟)Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Canada，Australia and other countries in a new year.AustravelHolidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale，which runs for about a month.It also includes a fortnightlong trip to Perth and a west coast selfdrive trip from ￡795pp including flights in May or July.·Canadian AffairThe leading U．K. tour operator to Canada will be offering savings of up to ￡140pp during its winter sale.This includes a threenight city break to Toronto，including return flights，for just ￡399，if you book before 24 December.Other deals continue until 31 December.·canadian Thomson and First ChoiceSome deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice，with early booking offers including free places for kids，lower deposits and up to ￡300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.·，first EurocampThe camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May halfterm holidays for under ￡350，such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just ￡25 a night，based on a stay in a twobedroom holiday home.Early bookers can save up to 25% and secure a holiday with a deposit of just ￡99.·KuoniRunning from Christmas Eve，the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers.These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from ￡1，599 and seven nights in Phuket，Thailand from ￡999 per person—both including flights and transfers(换乘)．·【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几个旅游公司提供的优惠活动。

人教版2019高考英语一轮达标Unit1Alandofdiversity练题含解析选修8

Unit 1 A land of diversity一、阅读理解。

As my husband，Doug，stood on the busy New York city street trying to stop a cab, I angled the stroller(婴儿车)away from the cold December wind and rain.I knelt down and kissed my daughter on her cheek where veins crept up(静脉突出)the side of her tiny face.Frustrated and wet，my husband gave up his attempt to flag down a cab.I knew the feeling.Just after her first birthday，our daughter Katie was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder.Since that moment，Doug and I felt like runners in a marathon race where the finish line kept disappearing.We knew Katie was running out of time.It had taken months before we finally had a name for the disorder，vein of Galen malformation，but we were told only a handful of specialists in the world were qualified to perform the precise surgeries.Now，as we finally found a brilliant doctor to save our girl，we were trapped in a strange city in the cold rain.Just at the moment，a middleaged woman pulled over and sai d，“Pardon me？May I offer you a ride？”Before we could say anything，she continued，“It's really no trouble for me.Just get on.”It was then that I noticed her thick Irish tongue，an accent that warmed me like hot soup.We could simply say，“Thanks！Roosevelt Hospital，please，” and settled in her car for the ride.I don't know how she knew，maybe she noticed the veins and asked，“Are you going for the baby？”I nodded my head，choking back a tiny sob.At the hospital we thanked her a dozen times for the ride.The woman hugged me and I noticed her face was wet with tears in worry.She promised to pray for us before she left.After three more visits to New York and two more brain surgeries，Katie is cured.But the voice of the Irish Angel still rang as a constant reminder of atiny ray of light that appeared on our darkest days.1．What were the family doing on the street?A．Watching a marathon race.B．Protecting their daughter from cold.C．Trying to ride a taxi.D．Playing with their daughter.2．What was the trouble with Katie's illness?A．It was a terrible brain cancer.B．It was impossible to be cured.C．It was hard to name the disease.D．Its surgeries were hard to perform.3．Why was the woman driver in tears when leaving?A．Because she knew the girl had run out of time.B．Because she had sympathy for the family's misfortune.C．Because the family promised to pray for her.D．Because there were veins on the little girl's face.4．What's the best title for this passage?A．An Irish Angel in New YorkB．An Adventure in New YorkC．An Angel of Roosevelt HospitalD．An Unforgettable Cab Ride【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

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Unit 1[基础回顾]Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．She was hired (hire) on the strength of her computer skills.2．The majority of the interviewees prefer (prefer) watching TV at home to going to the cinema.3．She became the first black woman to be elected (elect) to the Senate.4．It suddenly occurred to him that he should adopt the homeless child.5．We should not have racial (race) discrimination.6．I wish to be considered as an applicant (apply) for the position.7．Whoever breaks the school rules will surely receive punishment (punish)．8．The bell indicating (indicate) the end of the class, interrupted our heated discussion.9．Apparently (apparent), the iPods, if used properly, are helpful to our study, especially to our English listening.10．Great changes have taken place since our country reformed (reform) and opened to the outside world 30 years ago.Ⅱ.单句改错(每句一错)1．The majority of the students has passed their biology exam. has→have 2．Emerson would always take down new ideas that were occurred to him. 去掉were3．A great many of houses were knocked down in the earthquake. 去掉of 4．We regret to inform you that our company has hired on another girl for the job of secretary. 去掉on5．Having punished by his boss, he was in a very bad mood.Having后加been Ⅲ.佳句写作1．人们相信，未来越来越多的人将飞向月球。

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Unit 1 A land of diversity练(一) 语言知识运用组块专练——练准度(限时：25分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空There are more than four million American Indians and Alaskan natives in the United States. They __1__ live on reservations. These __ to more than five hundred Indian tribes. Many tribe __2are areas that the United States government ____ up for native tribes that had lost their lands3to European settlers. There are about three hundred Indian reservations in the United States, some of __4__ are5__. The United States Intlarger than American __’s Bureau of Indian Affairserior Departmentsupervises these territories. Tribes on reservations have limited selfrule.__，On the __6American Indians do not ____ the same economic and educational success as78other Americans. A(n) ____ study by Harvard U9niversity says American Indians generally ____ 10less money and have ____ unemployment than other Americans. The study says they also havehigher __11__ of disease and die younger than other American groups. The Bureau of Indian Affairs __12ervices for almost fifty thousand Indian__ education s13children in 1,084 ____. Experts from Harvard say college attendance rates among the Indian population is half that of the __14__ population. But, they also say the situation is improving. The experts say the __1516__ higher education has more than__ of Native American Indians __doubled in the last twenty years. Harvard researchers __17__ at three times__ say that the American Indian economy has __18the national rate since 1980s. Some of the __19__ should be owedto expansion of the American Indian gambling industry. More than two hundred Indian tribes have ____ gambling legal on20their reservations. Native American casinos and other gaming businesses earn more than twentybillion dollars each year.C．connect D．depend解析：选 B 上文谈到“有四百多万美洲印第安人和阿拉斯加人”，下文谈到“五百多个印第安部落”。

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2019届一轮复习人教版选修八Unit1A land of diversity单元综合测试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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.What wil Mary do this afternoon?A.Go shopping.B.Relax at the beach.C.Attend a birthday party.2.What happened to the man?A.He performed poorly.B.He didn’t catch his plane.C.He was absent from a concert.3.Why does the woman talk to the man?A.To rent a car.B.To get a license.C.To change a card.4.Where does the man plan to go on Thursday?A.Venice.B.Pisa.C.Rome.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.Whether to put up the ads.B.How to advertise their product.C.When to do the sales promotion.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。

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A land of diversity李仕才*** 阅读理解。

I love to read before I go to sleep.It usually makes me feel calm.But a big part of this depends on what I read.I love to read Oor Wullie and The Broons.Very often I'm smiling before I go to sleep.I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress.Before we go to sleep ，we may run over the day in our minds ，and worry about tomorrow.We also may watch the news on TV，read the news on our smart phones or tablets ，or even answer work emails.But the news is rarely proclaiming（宣告）all the good that's happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we're still at work.All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.Oor Wullie and The Broons are not the only things I ever read at night.I sometimes read novels but ，with the odd exception ，I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it's something that inspires meor is clearly helpful in my life.And even if I do read something mentally stimulating ，when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old Oor Wullie or The Broons for the last 10 or 15 minutes.Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night's sleep.Reading about Wullie or Mawand Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.I'd suggest you find light-hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime ，especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time ，or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day.It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.If your material makes you laugh ，then you may feel even better.Several studiesshow that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain ，it strengthens the immune system ，it's good for the heart ，and it is most definitely good for mental health.It even helps us improve our relationships.And if you do happen to pick up a copy of Oor Wullie or The Broons ，I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.1．What can we learn about Oor Wullie and The Broons?A．They make people run over the past days.B．They are the best books to be read before people sleep.C．They are extremely popular with young people.D．They make people feel relaxed and happy.2．What can we know from the text?A．Oor Wullie and The Broons are the author's favorite books.B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.3．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about?A．What material brings us laughter.B．How laughter affects our health.C．What benefits laughter brings to us.D．Why laughter is good for us.4．What's the main purpose of the text?A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。

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Unit 1 A land of diversityⅠ单句语法填空1．The position ___________ for by most ___________ actually requires at least 5 years’ working experience.(apply)答案：applied; applicants2．There is a great deal of evidence___________ (indicate) that listening to soft music can reduce stress.答案：indicating3．I was taken ___________ by the salesman whose products turned out to be much less effective.答案：in4．(2018·西安四校联考)The building facing the big river is likely ___________ (destroy) by the flood.答案：to be destroyed5．Mark ___________ your mistakes, and find out what causes you to make these mistakes.答案：out6．What are we to do next under the assumption that the ___________ (major) are against the plan?答案：majority7．___________ (apparent), the iPods, if used properly, are helpful to our study, especially to our English listening.答案：Apparently8．I hope the fine weather will keep ___________ because the crops need much sunshine. 答案：up9．—You see, I’m poor in math, but good at English, while you are good at math, but weak in English.—That’s ___________ we should help each other.答案：why10．It never occurred to him ___________ (ask) anyone for advice when he was in trouble.答案：to askⅡ单句改错1．In fact, I didn’t realize its importance after I was elected the monitor.___________答案：去掉the2．After the explosion, every means have been used to prevent the river from being polluted.___________答案：have→has3．The reason why she couldn’t come to the meeting was because she had not been invited.___________答案：because→that4．Emerson would always take down new ideas that were occurred to him.___________ 答案：去掉were5．This is believed that hard work can lead to success.___________答案：This→ItⅢ单元语法——名词性从句1．(2016·江苏卷)It is often the case ___________ anything is possible for those who hang on to hope.答案：that2．(2018·四川德阳四校模拟)There have been frequent traffic accidents in China recently, and that is ___________ people are concerned.答案：where3．(2018·山东省实验中学一诊)She has received the offer from you, but I don’t know___________ she will accept it or not.答案：whether/if4．(2018·广东广州期中)___________ there are living creatures in outer space as those on Earth hasn’t been proved until now.答案：Whether5．(2018·浙江杭州二中期中)___________ is known to us all is that the 2020 Olympicswill take place in Tokyo.答案：WhatⅠ教材与语法填空根据教材课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2019年高考英语总复习第一部分语言知识Unit1Alandofdiversity考点演练新人教版选

2019年高考英语总复习第一部分语言知识 Unitl A land of diversity考点演练新人教版选修8freque nt abse nee. A. employed;firingC.hired;firi ngB. employed;firedD.hiri ng;be ing fired 2. ________________ The reason ________________ death was feared was no man could experienee it twice. A. why;that B.why;because C.why;why D.because;that3」t n ever ______ me that he might be in trouble. A.happe ned to B.adjusted to C.bel on ged toD.occurred to4. His proposal is _______ to all of us and you do not need to tell us more about it. A.appare nt B.practical C.reas on able D.abrupt5. ____ people gather there,talk ing about the film The Tran sformers. A.A great deal ofB.The large amount ofC.The nu mber ofD.A great many 6.Some students find it hard to _____ the new teacher ' s dialect.A.take inB.take upC.take overD.take on7. Whe n the headmaster spoke out his pla n,the _____ of the stude nts in the classaga inst it.A.majority;wereB.most;wereC.most;didD.majority;did8. The digging will seem easier if you divide up the garden by marking ________________ small sections with your spade （铲子）. A.dow n B.up C.out D.with9. The agreeme nt in dicates that the two panies will _____ next year.A.pick upB.tur n upC.make upD.team up10. — Can I e and have a look at your new house? —Yes, _____ !A.with pleasureB.I like itC.I quite agreeD.by all means答案及剖析：1.B 句意：他受雇于三星公司做销售员，但很快因频繁缺席被解雇了。

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选修8Unit 1李仕才考点规范练（选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】The adobe dwellings(土坯房）__1__（build） by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty,what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3__（able）to “air condition”a house without __4__（use）electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat __5__(slow)during cool nights，thus warming the house.When a new day breaks，the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6__ (cool） the house during the hot day：__7__ the same time，they warm up again for the night。

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