人教版高中英语选修8课时作业1：Using Language

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高中英语(人教版)选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业 (8)

Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

When I was three years old,my parents discovered I was totally deaf.After 1with many educational experts,they made a 2that would forever change my future.Instead of sending me to a private school for the 3,they decided to “mainstream” me.All of my 4and teachers would have normal hearing.Since I started going there,I was 5by the other kids because of my hearing aid and the way I 6.I experienced great anxiety throughout the school.In addition to the problems of 7with the other students,I also 8with most of my school work.The teachers didn’t show much interest in any of my rare achievements.9Mrs Jordan,my fifth grade teacher,changed all of that with a 10three-word phrase.One morning,she asked the class a question.I 11her lips and immediately raised my hand.I couldn’t believe it—for once I knew the answer.I took a deep breath and 12answered her question.I will never forget what happened next.Her response 13all of us.Mrs Jordan enthusiastically turned her 14in a full circle until it pointed directly at me.With sparkling eyes and a 15smile she cried,“THAT’S RIGHT STEPHEN!”For the first time in my young life,I was an instant star.My heart 16with pride.I sat a little 17in my chair and my confidence increased like 18before.A simple three-word phrase totally 19my young life.“THAT’S RIGHT STEPHEN!” From then on,my grades improved dramatically.My popularity among my peers increased and my outlook on life did a complete 20.1.A.dealing B.experimentingC.consultingparing答案:C解析:句意:在(咨询)了很多教育专家后,他们做了一个永远改变我一生的(决定)。

人教版高中英语选修8课时作业1：Using Language (1)

Period Four Using LanguageⅠ.阅读理解AA popular saying goes，“Sticks and stones may break my bones，but words will never hurt me.” However，that’s not really true.Words have the power to build us up or tear us down.It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves—the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.We all talk to ourselves sometimes.We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it，though.In fact，we really shouldn’t be，because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves，remember things，solve problems，and calm ourselves down.Be aware，though，that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative.So in order to stay positive，we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves.We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back.The next time you finish a project，do well in a test，or finally clean your room，join me in saying “Good job！”Often，words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effects they will have.But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses to others.For example，when returning an item to a store，we might use warm，friendly language during the exchange.And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner.Or harsh and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.Words possess power because of their lasting effects.Many of us regret something we once said.And we remember unkind words said to us！Before speaking，we should always ask ourselves：Is it true？Is it loving？Is it needed？If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test，then it’s better left unsaid.Words possess power：both positive and negative.Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively.We can offer hope，build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best.Negative words destroy all those things.Will we use our words to hurt or to heal？The choice is ours.1．The author argues in the first paragraph that .A．words will never hurt us at allB．words have lasting effects on usC．inspiring words give us confidenceD．negative words may let us down答案 B解析细节理解题。

高二英语下学期课时同步练 (人教版选修8)1.3 Using Language (解析版)

Unit 1 A land of diversity距离高考还有一段时间，不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生，愈是临近高考，能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节，态度是否主动积极，安排是否科学合理，能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战，其效果往往大不一样。

以下是本人从事10多年教学经验总结出的以下学习资料，希望可以帮助大家提高答题的正确率，希望对你有所帮助，有志者事竟成！养成良好的答题习惯，是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。

做题前，要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项，并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时，切忌跟着感觉走，最好按照题目序号来做，不会的或存在疑问的，要做好标记，要善于发现，找到题目的题眼所在，规范答题，书写工整;答题完毕时，要认真检查，查漏补缺，纠正错误。

总之，在最后的复习阶段，学生们不要加大练习量。

在这个时候，学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式，最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。

英语最后的复习要树立信心，考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”，遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。

越到最后，考生越要回归基础，单词最好再梳理一遍，这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。

另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。

第3节Using Language一、语法填空题1. He was the first person___________ (put) forward a good solution to the problem.2. Since the 1980s, people from Africa___________ (live) in California.3. ___________ is believed that he was the first to grow such vegetables.4. The club___________ (consist) of five women and ten men attracted the old people.5. In recent years, we___________ (plant) a great many trees.6. He pretended ___________ (be) dead when the bear came near.7. Let it go, he thought; he didn't feel like ___________ (argue)8. The fact ___________ he failed the exam disappointed his parents.9. California has the second ___________ (large) Jewish population in the United States.10. ___________ occurred to me that I had left my handbag on the taxi.【答案】1.to put2.have been living3. It4.consisting5.have planted6.to be7. arguing8.thatrgest 10.It二选词填空1 Our trip __________ a visit to the old temple built in the Ming Dynasty.2 It never __________ me to ask him for help.3 I got to know Jack years ago and now we __________ each other quite well.4 Thoughts are expressed ___________ words.5 ___________ workers joined in the general strike last week. They wanted higher wages.6 The old man used to ___________ by selling newspapers.7 We _________ a tennis court on the lawn.【答案】1 takes in2 occurs to3 team up with4 by means of5 A good many6 make a life7 marked out三、句子翻译1. 我昨天心情不好。

高中英语选修8(人教版)《Unit 1 A land of diversity》课时作业(二) Using Language 含答案( 高考)

课时作业(二)Using LanguageⅠ.单词拼写1．The snow always ________ (标示) the coming of winter.2．He ________ (滑倒) and fell down the stairs.3．No ordinary families can afford to ________ (雇用) servants.4．There's ________ (无处) else I really want to go.5．She assisted her husband to escape ________ (处罚) for the crime.6．The ________ (改革) have gone through in spite of opposition from teachers.7．It soon became ________ (明显) that the company was losing money.8．Farmers drove ________ (牛) along major roads as a protest against high taxes.9．We have been denied ________ (公平) for too long.10．The English translation is ________ (插入) between the lines of the text.Ⅱ.阅读理解A(2013·汕头高二检测)Miami has worn many tags(标签) through the past decades.But art was never high on the list.But，in 2002，Art Basel made Miami Beach its American home，bringing with it an international scene of lots of art dealers，collectors，critics and art lovers.This art fair lasts less than a week a year but it is one of the biggest in the world.“Art Basel gave Miami the power to believe in itself，and that's always a problem with regional(地方性的) art places，”said Mera Rubell，a Miami collector who，along with her husband，Don，owns the Rubell Family Collection.“The influence that it has all year round is really quite gre at.”Art Basel has little to do with local galleries(美术馆)．Just 3 of the 260 galleries invited this year are from Miami，and only a handful of local artists are showing in the fair，which begins on Thursday.But since Art Basel started 10 years ago，dozens of new galleries have opened，and scores of artists have moved here，attracted by the low rents and，partly，by Art Basel itself.The fair gives artists，collectors and gallery owners a rare chance to seeworld-class art but，more important，to learn from the leading players of the international art world.The artist Christy Gast said she moved here in 2008 partly because the yearly art fair made the city seem like one of the rare places an artist could succeed in.“From the outside，Basel has created the idea that Miami is a city where being an artist is a right thing to do，”said Ms.Gast.The city，for its part，has used Art Basel to show the world that it is no cultural backwater(闭塞的地方)．Along with galleries and artists，Miami's stock of private art collectors has also risen in the last decade.1．According to the passage，Art Basel of Miami ________.A．used to be very famous in the worldB．started in 2002 at Miami BeachC．is the biggest art fair in the worldD．takes place every two years2．What is the problem with a regional art place?A．Not believing in itself.B．Not lasting very long.C．The little influence.D．No enough local artists.3．What is the main reason why many artists have moved to Miami from other places?A．Art Basel has a lot to do with local galleries.B．Most of the local artists can attend Art Basel.C．They are attracted by the low rents in Miami.D．They can learn from the world-class artists.4．From what Ms.Gast said we can learn ________.A．she opened her own gallery 10 years agoB．she thinks Miami is a right place to work at artC．Art Basel can make any artist succeed in MiamiD．cultural backwater has damaged Art Basel much5．The main idea of the passage is that ________.A．Miami has become an art city nowB．Art Basel is one of the biggest art fairsC．Miami has a great influence on artD．artists in Miami are realizing their dreamsBJust a little walk in the city of New York or Chicago，for example，would make any foreigner realize the presence of people of various races walking down the street: probably blacks，African Americans，Spanish，Asians，and so on.Or for another example，on school campuses in America，both the teachers and the students usually consist of people from a number of countries rather than only one.Indeed，the variety of ethnicity (种族渊源) in America is often claimed to be the best mix in the world.That's why the famous term “melting pot” arises.Its basic idea presents the whole nation as one large pot.Anyone who enters the United States is automatically thrown into this “pot”．All the cultural aspects that one brings into are mixed together，or melted，to form a new culture.In comparison with the “melting pot” theory，there is a “salad bowl” theory.This idea shows a completely separate view that newcomers bring different cultures，where each of these cultures is kept as an essential part to make up the whole.Every distinctive culture or belief is considered to be one of the tastes or ingredients (成分) that contribute to forming the whole.Therefore，its original shape and characteristics are maintained.The ideas，of the “melting pot” and the “salad bowl” in America both show an ideal to many people and are often admired.Having a close look at the reality of the country，such as the existing ethnic segregation (分离)，the fact of the white population fleeing from the minority，and the trend of the minority group forming their own group，one can see that the “melting pot” theory is merely a myth.Despite its long fame，it is more suitable to label America as a “salad bowl”．6．What would be the BEST title for the passage?A．America：“melting pot” or “salad bowl”？B．Why many people come to America?C．The development of American cultureD．The ways to adapt to American life7．The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell us the fact that________.A．a foreigner is likely to experience culture shock in AmericaB．America is a country of a wide variety of ethnic minoritiesC．people of various races live in big cities in AmericaD．it's easy for a foreigner to stand out in America8．According to the “melting pot” theory，people who enter the United States________.A．are eager to change the new cultureB．can adapt to the new culture more easilyC．try to prove the importance of their cultureD．lose their own identities to form a new culture9．We can learn from the last paragraph that different ethnic minorities in America________.A．are completely equal in societyB．tend to live segregatedC．strictly keep their own culturesD．have mixed together10．What does the author think of American society?A．It is a mixture of the “melting pot” and the “salad bowl”．B．It is more of a “melting pot” than of a “salad bowl”．C．It is better defined as a “salad bowl” rather than a “melting pot”．D．It is hard to say whether it is a “melting pot” or a “salad bowl”．Ⅲ.翻译句子1．我同意他所说的大部分，但不是都同意。

2017--2018学年人教版选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业 (3)-word

Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业Ⅰ.阅读理解AHere is a collection of some TV series.For this list, we stick to those that have been released in recent years and we choose not to include TV hits like Game of Thrones or Sherlock.Stranger ThingsThis US television series is a combination of three genres (类型)：the typical college movies where the losers rise up, the science fiction films about crazy scientists who reached their top in the 1980s and the horror movies written in the style of Stephen King.This show, starring Winona Ryder and a group of amazing kids, has managed to combine these genres so well that it has already acquired a vast army of fans worldwide.The Pillars of the EarthIt is set in the twelfth century, a time which is considered one of the darkest and most romantic (浪漫的) periods in the history of England. Based on the best-selling novel written by Ken Follett, this TV show starring the brilliant Eddie Redmayne is widely recognized as one of the best historical TV dramas of recent years.MahabharataThis Indian Hindi-language series is liked by many people for being regarded as the simplest and the most fun way to learn about the age-old wisdom of the Indian people.It tells us about the kings and heroes who love, fight and make wise decisions.This drama is about the endless struggle between good and evil.The Cro w nThis story about the transformation of the young Princess Elizabeth into the queen shows everything about the British monarchy (君主制)．It includes many storylines, each of which could be made into a separate TV show.The series focuses on the age-old themes of family, marriage and politics, and this is probably what makes The Cro w n win popularity.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。

2017--2018学年人教版选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业

Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业Ⅰ.阅读理解AAmong the international students in Canada who are struggling to find a job there after graduation, some eventually make it with relative ease.They're the ones who've already built up much internship (实习) experience while still attending university, as their majors offer a co-operative program.Co-op programs, a feature (特色) of Canadian university programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience.During school years, students get to network with employers, gain internship experience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma.Co-op programs are available in most comprehensive universities, like the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University.These programs are not only open to students majoring in business but also to many science and art majors.Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to the Co-op program.“It's easy to understand，” said a senior education counselor.He noted that working opportunities are provided by employers that build bridges with the university and most of them are well-known companies or local government organizations.Moreover, the average salary for interns is as high as C$30,000 to C$40,000 a year.Students can choose to work during vacations or term-time freely.The required duration of the internship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months, or four to six months for graduate students.“The programs also benefit those students who want to apply for immigration，”added the counselor.“That's because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certain length of work experience of the applicants.”A．They offer a variety of jobs in all fields.B．They make academic credits easier to gain.C．Employers work with students on their studies.D．Students get work experience while at university.解析：选D细节理解题。

人教课标版高中英语选修8Unit1using language 27页)

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人教课标版高中英语选修8Unit1using language 27页)（精品）
Can you find what’s different from formal diaries?
• A diary is not normally a public document. • Therefore some diary writers write in note
高二英语人教版选修8
• Unit 1 A land of diversity, Book 8
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George's Diary 12th-14th June
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• 1. To improve students’ reading skills and abilities.

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课时作业(八) Using Language-高中英语选修8（人教版）全套课时作业+综合检测课时作业(八)Using LanguageⅠ.单词拼写1．Itis a________(的) thing to see one personmake another suffer.2．The________ (裁判员) whistled and the gamebegan.3．His________ (寒酸的) appearance creates abad impression.4．Shelikes chocolate ________(饼干)with white cream filling.5．Hisspeech was long and ________ (令人厌恶的)．6．Wecould hear the child ________(啜泣)in the other room.7．Shewas paralysed from the ________(腰部)down.8．Wecan ________ (俯视) the church from ourhouse.9．Thehotel has a ________(洗衣服)service.10．Maybewe can ________(折中)on this.Ⅱ.单项填空1．Theshort answer test is a kind of________between the composition and selectiontypes.A．mixture B．collectionC．compoundD．compromise 2．(2013·六盘水高二检测)Some schools in theremote villages are ________textbooks and desks.A．incharge ofB．inplace ofC．infavor ofD．inneed of3．Whilehe was in Dalian in Northeast China's Liaoning Province last year，hestayed in a hotel________the sea.A．overlooking B．overworking C．overcomingD．oversleeping 4．—Mike，it'sa pity you didn't come to last night's concert.It was really great!—Really？IfI ________so busy，Iwould have gone with you.A．hadn'tbeenB．weren'tC．shouldn'tbeD．wouldn'tbe5．Whenhe didn't know how to get out of the building，aboy_______ him________.A．showed；outB．showed；in C．showed；aroundD．showed；off 6．(2013·石家庄高二检测)We are________at thestandard of service we received.A．disgustingB．disgust C．disgustedD．disgustingly 7．Whenday dawned，stars________from the sky.A．keptawayB．fadedoutC．fadedintoD．diedout8．Imet my friend at the library only________.A．anotherday B．theother dayC．somedayD．thesedays9．(2013·烟台高二检测)—I'm not good at dancing，youknow.—________It's just for fun.A．Don'tsay so.B．Comeon!C．Whata pity!D．Cheerup.10．AlbertEinstein is a ________ scientist.A．effective B．brilliant C．outstandingD．generous Ⅲ.阅读理解AMostpeople have heard of Shakespeare and probably know something of the plays thathe wrote.However，noteverybody knows much about the life of this remarkable man，exceptperhaps that he was born in the market town of Stratford upon Avon andthat he married a woman called AnneHathaway.We know nothing of his school life.We do not know，forexample，how long it lasted，butwe presume that he attended the local grammar school，wherethe principal subject taught was Latin.Nothingcertain is known for what he did between the time he left school and hisdeparture for London.According to a local legend，hewas beaten and even put in prison for stealing rabbits and deer from the estateof a neighboring landowner，SirThomas Lucy.It is said that because of this he was forced to run away from hisnative place.A different legend says that he was apprenticed to a Stratfordbutcher，but did not like the life and forthis reason decided to leave Stratford.Whatevercaused him to leave the town of his birth，theworld can be grateful that he did so.What is certain is that he set his foot onthe road to fame when he arrived in London.It is said that at first he had nomoney or friends there，butthat he earned a little by taking care of the horses of the gentlemen whoattended the plays at the theatre.In time，ashe became a familiar figure to the actors in the theatre，theystopped and spoke to him.They found his conversation so brilliant that finallyhe was invited to join their company.1．Inthe early life of Shakespeare，he________.A．attendeda public schoolB．livedin LondonC．studiedLatinD．wasput in prison for stealing cattle2．Whywas he forced to leave his native place according to this passage?A．Becausehe did not want to go to school.B．Becausehe left for Londonto become famous.C．Becausehe had stolen deer and was beaten.D．Noone knows for certain.3．Whycan the world be grateful that he left his hometown?A．Becausehe wrote many world famous plays after leaving his hometown.B．Becausehe became a good rider in London.C．Becausehe was an actor at last.D．Becausehe travelled all over the world.4．TheBEST title is________.A．TheEarly Life ofShakespeareB．Shakespeare'sLife in LondonC．Shakespeare'sRole in PerformanceD．Shakespeare'sLater LifeBWhetherit's a carol(圣诞颂歌) service or an eveningof karaoke in the pub，manypeople will enjoy a good old singsong this Christmas.Singing aloud will notjust lift the spirits－it'sgood for your physical health as well.Filling the lungs with air，increasingthe heart rate and getting blood pumping round the body faster can all help ourphysical health.Forthe past few years Heart Research UK has been running a Christmas campaignaimed at getting people singing，simplyfor the benefit it can bring.The organizer of the campaign says singing is asafe，simple and social activity thateveryone can enjoy.“Singingis linked to long life，stressreduction，and general health protection.It alsobrings a great amount of happiness.It is impossible to sing well with a longface because it affects your pitch(音高)．”Professor Graham Welch，wholeads the International Music Education Research Centre at the University ofLondon，has spent more than 30 years studyingthe effects of singing.He says that singing is a form of exercise.It meanswe're also having a strong aerobic activity(有氧运动)when we're singing，whichresults in increasing the feeling of pleasure while decreasing that of stress.“Andcommunal singing－likein a singing group，achurch service or even a singsong in the pub－helpsimprove our sense of self respect.It increases our sense of satisfaction withourselves，a greater sense of feeling included.”Helen Astrid，asinging teacher，alsosees the great effects that singing brings.“It lifts us up on a spiritual level，ithelps out selfrespect，andit's great for all ages from small kids to grannies－youcan have a goo d sing and let_your_hair_down.”Butshe warns people not to have too many beers or glasses of wine，thougha glass may help them gather courage before taking to the stage during theholidays.5．HeartResearch UKholds a campaign to ________.A．encouragepeople to sing for God at ChristmasB．studythe effects of singing on peopleC．getpeople to sing and improve their healthD．bringhappiness to people during holidays6．Theunderlined part “let your hair down” probably means ________.A．feelat easeB．protectyourselfC．dresscasuallyD．coveryour nervousness7．Whatcan we infer from the passage?A．Singingat Christmasis good for health.B．Ina low mood one is not able to sing well.C．Expertshave disagreement on singing.D．Singingis the same as other aerobic activities.8．Whichis the BEST title of the passage?A．Karaoke－BestPlace for Singing!B．Christmas－BestTime for Singing!C．Singing－Healthybut Difficult!D．ForHealth－Let's Sing!Ⅳ.翻译句子1．容易忽略像那样的小细节。

人教版高中英语选修八： unit 1 using language

2. From top of the hill got a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay and the city. 从山顶上看到旧金山湾和城市的壮丽风光。
辨析：view, scenery, scene, sight
view scenery scene sight
1. George is on holiday …
乔治在休假 ……
have /go on/ take a holiday
休假
spend one’s holiday(s) 度假 make holiday (无冠词)
go to … for one’s holiday(s)
去……度假
in/during the/one’s summer/winter holiday (s) 在暑假／寒假期间
2. What can they see in the Chinatown? Some interesting temples, markets, restaurants, art galleries and a museum.
part3 Fill in the blanks with words in the passage.
everything here including _c_o_tt_o_n_,_v_e_g_e_ta_b_l_e_s_, _n_u_t_s_ and fruit. Cattle too. Then traveled further _s_o_u_t_h_e_a_s_t__ into mountains and _d_e_s_e_r_t__. Californians are
very friendly, and they are from many different _r_a_c_e_s__ and cultures. Every culture has its own _f_e_s_ti_v_a_l_, _m__u_s_i_c__, food and art. Most interesting. Wish

课时作业(十) Using Language-高中英语选修8(人教版)全套课时作业+综合检测

课时作业(十) Using Language-高中英语选修8（人教版）全套课时作业+综合检测课时作业(十)Using LanguageⅠ.单词拼写1．The________ (放射性的) waste should be burieddeeply under the ground.2．Sheis always accurate in ________ (标点符号)and spelling.3．Weall ________ (赞成) you for your decision.4．Thenew method caught on and many peasants became very ________ (熟练的)at it.5．She'sbeginning to get ________ (皱纹)round her eyes.6．Theroom was so hot that she felt ________ (晕眩的)．7．Hepicked a ________(瓜)from the field.8．Theleader is losing ground as the rest of the runners ________ (加速)．9．Thecompilers agreed upon a ________ (分割)of the textbook into twelve units.10．Theexcitement quickened my ________(脉搏)．Ⅱ.单项填空1．(2013·秦皇岛高二检测)Their political action________ the fall of the government.A．promotedB．acceleratedC．hastenedD．advanced 2．Hegets tired of the speeches delivered by some professors.That means he________the speeches.A．isfed upB．fedup withC．isfed up with D．fedup3．________，wemust expect changes to be in our system of teaching.A．LookingaroundB．LookingaheadC．WatchingoutD．Lookingabout4.(2013·安阳高二检测)The new electric toys inthe store window ________ the boy's attention，andhe stood there without moving.A．distractedB．covered C．arrestedD．scratched 5．AngKorWat is a famous temple ________ the twelfth century.A．datesback toB．datedback toC．datingback toD．datingfrom to6．Theteacher________my efforts by praising my progress.A．applaudedB．accepted C．applauseD．adopted 7．Theteacher explained the________of the themes expressed in the poem with passion.A．referenceB．significance C．meansD．magnificence 8．Thetwo thieves had a quarrel about the ________ of the money they had stolen.A．distinctionB．division C．diversityD．domination 9．Lookat the trouble I am in！Ifonly I ________ your advice.A．followedB．would followC．hadfollowedD．shouldfollow10．Ihad almost finished my washing by washing machine________the machine didn'twork.A．whenB．while C．asD．untilⅢ.阅读理解 AHave you ever heard of the lost continent of Atlantis? Where was the lost continentof Atlantis？In 1956 a Greek seismologist (地震学家)suggested that the great continent lay in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.Morespecifically south of Greece on the island of Santorini，whichwas called Thera in 1650 BC.Plato，agreat Greek poet and historian，wasinterested in an ancient Egyptian story of a civilization，whichPlato called Atlantis.He described Atlantis as the greatest civilization of itstime.The people were famous for their beauty and their culture.Plato wroteabout this beautiful place one thousand years after it was destroyed.Histranslation of the language of those ancient Egyptian writings wasquestionable.He also put the time of the disaster to be about 9,000 years，about10 times earlier than it could have really occurred according to mosthistorians.What happened to wipe this great civilization off theface of the Earth？Agreat volcanic eruption was the cause.A volcano named Santorini exploded and itblew most of the island into the heavens.When the caldera(火山口)formed，the tsunamis (海啸) produced by the crashing of the top ofthe volcano wiped out many cities and towns in the eastern Mediterranean.Thistsunami was reported to have reached theheightofover300feet.The earthquakes produced knocked down walls 100 miles away！Historiansbelieve these sea waves were what caused the end of the great civilization inthe Mediterranean.Archaeologists have recovered artifacts(史前古器)from the island lately that show a great ancient civilization was present onThera about 3,800 years ago.It helps us to believe that Santorini may bethe “Lost Continent of Atlantis”！1．Whenwas Atlantis destroyed by most historians?A．2,000years ago.B．9,000years ago.C．900years ago.D．3,800years ago.2．Whatcaused the production of a huge tsunami over 300 feet tall?A．Theform of caldera.B．Thecrashing of the top of the volcano.C．Thegreat earthquake.D．Thegreat sea waves.3．Inthe last paragraph，“it”probably refers to ________.A．theisland of SantoriniB．theancient Egyptian historyC．Plato'sdescriptionD．thediscovery of these artifacts4．Thepassage is most likely to be found in ________.A．ahistory reportB．astory bookC．atravel guideD．atechnological reportBTheRoman Empire was so big that there were a lot of different people withdifferent cultures living in it，soyou can't really say there was one way of living in the Roman Empire.People of minority races or cultures would probablyfeel lucky to have lived under the Roman Empire.There were people of so manydifferent cultures travelling around the empire interacting with each otherthat there had been in general a lot of tolerance(容忍)for other cultures.On the other hand，thiscontact did also cause tensions，whichsometimes broke into violent killings of minority groups.People were forced into slavery in every corner of theRoman Empire，but the way slaves were treateddepended on where you were and also on when.Big farms were usually worked byslave fieldhands.But other slaves were house servants，likenurses，cooks，andboys who took care of the horses and they weregenerally better treated.A lot of slavesalso worked for the Roman government，orfor private businesses，asmanagers，or running a shop，orin small factories.All over the Roman Empire，manyboys in cities seem to have gone to school，butmost girls had to stay at home.Out in the countryside, probably hardly anyonecould read or write.Very few people went to college，butthose that did often travelled far from home，toAthens or Alexandria in Egypt，fora good education.Partly at school，andpartly through their families or just playing ball games outside，kidsall over the Roman Empire did have lots of friends.Girls and boys from richfamilies，however，werenot allowed to get romantic together.Most marriages among the upper classeswere arranged by the parents，butcase was probably different for the poor.5．Whatlife waslike for people of minority races in the Roman Empire? A．Lifefor them was too hard to bear.B．Theycouldn't communicate with people of other cultures.C．Theywere forced to give up their own culture.D．Lifefor them was comfortable in a way.6．Ofthe following kinds of slaves，whichgroup may be badly treated?A．Houseservants.B．Slavesworking on farms.C．Boystaking care of horses.D．Slavesrunning a small shop.7．Whichof the following statements is TRUE to education in Roman Empire? A．Educationwas open to both rich and poor people.B．Inthe countryside，onlyboys could receive education.C．Peoplecould not get college education in Roman Empire.D．Mostof the girls were not allowed to go to school.8．Whatwould be the BEST title of the passage?A．Ancient Roman EmpireB．Ancient Roman SlaveryC．Ancient Roman PeopleD．Ancient Roman EducationⅣ.翻译句子1．这对老夫妻每天都去同一个公园，从不厌烦。

高中英语选修8(人教版)课时作业(十) Using Language

课时作业(十)Using LanguageⅠ.单词拼写1．The ________ (放射性的) waste should be buried deeply under the ground.2．She is always accurate in ________ (标点符号) and spelling.3．We all ________ (赞成) you for your decision.4．The new method caught on and many peasants became very ________ (熟练的) at it.5．She's beginning to get ________ (皱纹) round her eyes.6．The room was so hot that she felt ________ (晕眩的)．7．He picked a ________(瓜) from the field.8．The leader is losing ground as the rest of the runners ________ (加速)．9．The compilers agreed upon a ________ (分割) of the textbook into twelve units.10．The excitement quickened my ________(脉搏)．Ⅱ.单项填空1．(2013·秦皇岛高二检测)Their political action ________ the fall of the government.A．promoted B．acceleratedC．hastened D．advanced2．He gets tired of the speeches delivered by some professors.That means he ________the speeches.A．is fed up B．fed up withC．is fed up with D．fed up3．________，we must expect changes to be in our system of teaching.A．Looking around B．Looking aheadC．Watching out D．Looking about4.(2013·安阳高二检测)The new electric toys in the store window ________ the boy's attention，and he stood there without moving.A．distracted B．coveredC．arrested D．scratched5．AngKor Wat is a famous temple ________ the twelfth century.A．dates back to B．dated back toC．dating back to D．dating from to6．The teacher________my efforts by praising my progress.A．applauded B．acceptedC．applause D．adopted7．The teacher explained the________of the themes expressed in the poem with passion.A．reference B．significanceC．means D．magnificence8．The two thieves had a quarrel about the ________ of the money they had stolen.A．distinction B．divisionC．diversity D．domination9．Look at the trouble I am in！If only I ________ your advice.A．followed B．would followC．had followed D．should follow10．I had almost finished my washing by washing machine________the machine didn't work.A．when B．whileC．as D．untilⅢ.阅读理解AHave you ever heard of the lost continent of Atlantis? Where was the lost continent of Atlantis？In 1956 a Greek seismologist (地震学家) suggested that the great continent lay in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.More specifically south of Greece on the island of Santorini，which was called Thera in 1650 BC.Plato，a great Greek poet and historian，was interested in an ancient Egyptianstory of a civilization，which Plato called Atlantis.He described Atlantis as the greatest civilization of its time.The people were famous for their beauty and their culture.Plato wrote about this beautiful place one thousand years after it was destroyed.His translation of the language of those ancient Egyptian writings was questionable.He also put the time of the disaster to be about 9,000 years，about 10 times earlier than it could have really occurred according to most historians.What happened to wipe this great civilization off the face of the Earth？A great volcanic eruption was the cause.A volcano named Santorini exploded and it blew most of the island into the heavens.When the caldera(火山口) formed，the tsunamis (海啸) produced by the crashing of the top of the volcano wiped out many cities and towns in the eastern Mediterranean.This tsunami was reported to have reached the height of over 300 feet.The earthquakes produced knocked down walls 100 miles away！Historians believe these sea waves were what caused the end of the great civilization in the Mediterranean.Archaeologists have recovered artifacts(史前古器) from the island lately that show a great ancient civilization was present on Thera about 3,800 years ago.It helps us to believe that Santorini may be the “Lost Continent of Atlantis”！1．When was Atlantis destroyed by most historians?A．2,000 years ago.B．9,000 years ago.C．900 years ago.D．3,800 years ago.2．What caused the production of a huge tsunami over 300 feet tall?A．The form of caldera.B．The crashing of the top of the volcano.C．The great earthquake.D．The great sea waves.3．In the last paragraph，“it” probably refers to ________.A．the island of SantoriniB．the ancient Egyptian historyC．Plato's descriptionD．the discovery of these artifacts4．The passage is most likely to be found in ________.A．a history reportB．a story bookC．a travel guideD．a technological reportBThe Roman Empire was so big that there were a lot of different people with different cultures living in it，so you can't really say there was one way of living in the Roman Empire.People of minority races or cultures would probably feel lucky to have lived under the Roman Empire.There were people of so many different cultures travelling around the empire interacting with each other that there had been in general a lot of tolerance(容忍) for other cultures.On the other hand，this contact did also cause tensions，which sometimes broke into violent killings of minority groups.People were forced into slavery in every corner of the Roman Empire，but the way slaves were treated depended on where you were and also on when.Big farms were usually worked by slave field-hands.But other slaves were house servants，like nurses，cooks，and boys who took care of the horses and they were generally better treated.A lot of slaves also worked for the Roman government，or for private businesses，as managers，or running a shop，or in small factories.All over the Roman Empire，many boys in cities seem to have gone to school，but most girls had to stay at home.Out in the countryside, probably hardly anyone could read or write.Very few people went to college，but those that did often travelled far from home，to Athens or Alexandria in Egypt，for a good education.Partly at school，and partly through their families or just playing ball games outside，kids all over the Roman Empire did have lots of friends.Girls and boys from rich families，however，were not allowed to get romantic together.Most marriages among the upper classes were arranged by the parents，but case was probably different for the poor.5．What life was like for people of minority races in the Roman Empire? A．Life for them was too hard to bear.B．They couldn't communicate with people of other cultures.C．They were forced to give up their own culture.D．Life for them was comfortable in a way.6．Of the following kinds of slaves，which group may be badly treated? A．House servants.B．Slaves working on farms.C．Boys taking care of horses.D．Slaves running a small shop.7．Which of the following statements is TRUE to education in Roman Empire? A．Education was open to both rich and poor people.B．In the countryside，only boys could receive education.C．People could not get college education in Roman Empire.D．Most of the girls were not allowed to go to school.8．What would be the BEST title of the passage?A．Ancient Roman EmpireB．Ancient Roman SlaveryC．Ancient Roman PeopleD．Ancient Roman EducationⅣ.翻译句子1．这对老夫妻每天都去同一个公园，从不厌烦。

人教版高中英语选修8课时作业1：Using Language (2)

Period Four Using LanguageⅠ.阅读理解AModern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot from “Lost in Space”，but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.Robots make great explorers on planets，moons，and other landing areas.Aside from the Earth，just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe，making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand.Plus there would be complications with radiation，weather，and a lack of gravity.Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently.Important scientific projects from detecting minerals，analyzing ground samples，to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans，but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip.Moreover，robots have no problems working for hours on end.Robots never complain，they don’t require food or water，and they never need a bathroom break.Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space.Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars.They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars’history.1．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A．The development of robotsB．The discovery of space explorationC．No robots，no space explorationD．Robots are used in space exploration答案 D解析标题归纳题。

高中英语(人教版)选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业 (3)

高中英语(人教版)选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业 (4)

Unit 1 A land of diversity Using language课时作业Ⅰ.完形填空I have always believed that reading books can broaden the mind, touch the heart, and enrich the soul. It can also cause your imagination to do some __1__ things at times.I can __2__ several years ago reading a book where the hero went through several __3__ and at one point in the midst of his pain he cried out: “Where is love？” At that moment in my __4__ I leaped into the story, __5__ him by the arm and told him: “It's everywhere! It's everywhere ！” __6__ is everywhere. You just have to open your heart to __7__ it.For me it is there every time I __8__ the dawn break upon a new day. It is there every time a(n) __9__ cool breeze blows across my face. It is in the first __10__ flower of Spring. It is in the green grass of Summer. It is in the last __11__ of Fall. It is there every time my daughter __12__ at one of my foolish jokes. It is there every time my handicapped son gives me a hug. It is in the __13__ eyes of my new young dog. It is in the smile of the clerk behind the counter. It is there when I __14__ a letter from a friend. It is in everything I write and every act of __15__ I do.The Bible tells us that “God is Love.”It __16__ us as well every time we open our hearts and souls to it. Don't shut out love then. Don't live your life in pain. Open your heart boldly. Share your love __17__. You will find that the more love you __18__，the more love you will have. You will find that the more love you __19__，the more God's love will __20__ you. You will find that when you live your life in love, you will find love everywhere.C．ridiculous D．terrible解析：选B根据下文中的“At that moment in my __4__ I leaped into the story, __5__ him by the arm and told him”的描述可知，阅读有时候也会让人做一些有趣的事情。