1、1Unit 23 Conflict单元检测 A语言基础扎根练阅读理解提速练语言基础扎根练.单词拼写/用所给词的适当形式填空1The unfair distribution (分配) of wealth has become a serious problem in China and the government has decided to take action to make it fairer.2At Jimmys birthday party I was introduced to make the acquaintance (相识) of several successful ma
2、nagers in IT industry.3In the study, families are classified (分类) according to their income.4We have no intention (打算，意图) of intervening in the internal affairs of other countries. 5I did have to start all over, from nothing to building my life and possessions_(财产) back up.6A local newspaper remarke
3、d (评论) that car accidents were on the decrease due to the forceful law.7My mother didnt turn up at the appointed time, that is, she broke the appointment.(appoint)8My dad was very much pleased with my greeting (greet) card.9I managed to rent a big enough house to take in a handful (hand) of people.1
4、0She was a casual acquaintance (acquaint) of my family in Vienna.11When they heard of it, they immediately (immediate) came to my help.12Its standard practice for a company like this one to employ a security (secure) officer.13A moderate increase in both investment and consumption (consume) will pla
5、y an active role in stimulating the market.14She has always been encouraged to swim to build up the strength (strong) of her muscles.15He wrote poems in praise of our great socialist (socialism) motherland.单句改错 1We dont want to appoint him as a chairman of the meeting. He is not fit for the position
6、.去掉 a2Its reported that many people had lost their homes and all their 2possession in the earthquake. possessionpossessions3It is intended that these meetings will become a regular event.willshould4The rebels wanted to make compromise with the government, but failed.make 后加 a5The white building, hav
7、ing survived threats to pull it down, is now a private house in possession of a retired professor.in 后加_the6With the winter holiday coming near, some students look forward to spend more time with their family.spendspending7The girl has hardly rung the bell when the door was opened suddenly, and her
8、friend rushed out to greet her.hashad8The old you grow, the wiser you will become.oldolder9He took a fortnight off to travel abroad in his own expense.inat10People can put up being poor, but few can bear unhappiness.up 后加 with.补全句子 1双方已经同意会面，希望能达成妥协。Both sides have agreed to meet, in the hope of rea
9、ching/coming_to/arriving_at_a_compromise.2中国政府会不遗余力地保护中国公民的利益。Chinese administration will spare_no_expense_for_the_interest_of_its_people.3就我个人而言，会议上提出的建议听起来合情合理，并且值得尝试。Personally, the_suggestion_put_forward_at_the_conference sounds reasonable, and is worth trying out.4我刚吃完饭，马上就又感觉饿了。No_sooner_had_I
10、_finished_the_meal_than I started feeling hungry again.5她学到的东西越多，就感到越快活。The more she learns, the_merrier_she_feels.6今天上午经理要约见那些谋求职位的人。This morning the manager will make_an_appointment_with those who seek the job.7我的朋友 Bob 持有公司大多数股份，剩余的都由其他的员工持有。My friend, Bob, takes/has_possession_of most of the com
11、panys shares, and the rest are in_the_possession_of other workers.38接触困难处境的孩子能更好地处理那些棘手的任务。Children exposed_to_difficult_situations are better at handling those challenging tasks.阅读理解提速练A(2018宁夏银川一中模拟)A popular TV host has reportedly invested about US $740,000 in a project to research, preserve and
12、promote the Hunan provincial dialect (方言 ). Chinese TV presenters are required to speak Mandarin, or Putonghua, as part of their work, but should dialects be allowed on air?Bcnu (China): TV and radio stations have the right to decide whether dialects or Mandarin will be used in their programs. The p
13、opularity of some dialects in some areas will not challenge the leading role of Mandarin in the whole country.Rick N (US): TV and radio broadcasters should take the lead in popularizing Mandarin. To require hosts to speak standard Mandarin is not to oppress (压制) dialects, but it only aims to restric
14、t irresponsible use of language. I think it is unprofessional for some hosts particularly to imitate the pronunciation of dialects.Cooper (UK): Dialects are an important part of local culture and now many kids even dont know how to speak their dialects because of the main use of Mandarin around them
15、. It would be a pity if future generations were unable to understand the local dialects. It would be a terrible break in cultural traditions.Steve (France): To attract viewers or make more money, some hosts casually use dialects. Demanding TV and radio programs use Mandarin is a move to limit strang
16、e and irresponsible use of language, whether it is Mandarin or other dialects. In this way, the decision is also a form of protection for dialects. Hearing standard Mandarin on TV and radio programs is also a basic right of audiences around the country.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。作者主要就“方言是否应该出现在播放的节目中”这一话题给出了来自不同
17、国家的人的观点。1Why does the author mention a popular TV host?ATo make clear the authors viewpoint.4BTo introduce the topic to be discussed.CTo set an example for people to follow.DTo show dialects are likely to disappear.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，本文作者围绕“方言是否应该出现在播放的节目中”这一话题给出了来自不同国家的人的观点，由此可推知，作者提及一个受欢迎的主持人是为
18、了引出本文要讨论的话题。故选 B。2What affects dialects negatively according to Steve?AMass medias using dialects casually.BImproper pronunciation of dialects.CRestrictions on speaking dialects publicly.DChildrens losing interest in dialects.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“some hosts casually use dialects”“a move to limit st
19、range and irresponsible use of language, whether it is Mandarin or other dialects. In this way, the decision is also a form of protection for dialects”可知，Steve 认为大众媒体对方言的随意使用对方言有消极的影响。故选 A。3Who favor dialects on air?ABcnu and Steve. BBcnu and Cooper.CRick N and Steve. DRick N and Cooper.解析：选 B 细节理解题
20、。根据第二段中的“TV and radio stations have the right to decide whether dialects or Mandarin will be used in their programs”和第四段中的“Dialects are an important part of local culture and now many kids even dont know how to speak their dialects . if future generations were unable to understand the local dialects
21、”可知，来自中国的 Bcnu 和来自英国的Cooper 是赞同在播放的节目中使用方言的，故选 B。BThe ideal relationship between brothers and sisters is obviously different from the realistic relationships that exist between brothers and sisters. Anyone who has had either a brother, a sister or both will know a little bit about sibling_rivalry. S
22、ibling rivalry does not necessarily stem from (源于) the desire to be the “favorite” among ones parents. In fact, sibling rivalry can also be attributed to a sort of natural competition that arises between people, especially those living close to one another.Already, childhood describes and shapes the
23、 5development of the relationships between siblings. So that type of hostile relationship may not continue throughout the siblings lives. This observation is apparent in many sibling relationships, even my own. Yet, what can explain the change that happens?Perhaps, it has something to do with maturi
24、ty (成熟 ). Maturity focuses on ones relationships, even those between siblings. Whether or not maturity helps create friendly terms between siblings is not entirely clear, but it is apparent that maturity helps to explain why siblings take focus away from creating antagonism (对立 ). If the old saying,
25、 “Blood is thicker than water”， is applied to sibling relationships, we find that genetic relationships can enhance social relationships.So, even if we want sibling relationships to be peaceful and loving, we cannot expect those friendly terms to exist always. What is important in this type of relat
26、ionship is the concept of forgiveness.Forgiveness can heal any wound, and in the case of sibling relationships, it can be the path to a life of togetherness and solidarity (团结)Therefore, it is entirely true that we cannot pick and choose who is in our family. But, we can learn to live together peace
27、ably despite our differences. This not only applies to sibling relationships, but to all relationships in general. 语篇解读：手足之争不一定是源于希望得到父母更多的爱，还可能是出于一种人与人之间的自然竞争。本文作者对这一现象产生的原因及其发展和影响进行了分析和解读。4What does the underlined phrase “sibling rivalry” in Paragraph 1 mean?ASiblings competing for more love from
28、their parents.BParents hardly treating their children equally.CPeople liking to live close to one another.DStudents working hard together at their lessons.解析：选 A 词义猜测题。根据上下文(第一段第一句到第三句)的意思可知，sibling rivalry 在此处指“手足之争” ，即兄弟姐妹们争相得到父母更多的爱。5According to the author, the relationships between siblings wil
29、l become _.Amore difficult to deal with Bmore and more importantCworse and worse Dbetter and better解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三句可知，兄弟姐妹之间的敌意不会持6续下去，他们之间的关系会变得越来越好。由下文的论述也可得知答案。6Which of the following can lead to a peaceful and solid life?AThe concept of determination.BThe quality of forgiveness.CThe frien
30、dly relationships.DThe spirit of bravery.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，原谅对稳固家庭关系很有帮助，有利于促进家庭的和睦与团结。7What should we do if we want to build good relationships?ATry our best to choose outgoing siblings.BBe always ready to help each other.CAccept all the different personalities.DTry to be quite different from others.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句可知，接受各自的不同个性是建立良好关系的关键。
