1、课时作业(三十六) 选修 8 Unit 1 A land of diversity 班级: 姓名: 建议时间 / 40 分钟基础检测.词形转换1.Dont worry about the present situation in the world; the (major) of people prefer peace to war. 2.There is a (distinct) between what he says and what he does. 3.Just as is (apparent) indicated in its brochure,there are a good m
2、any valuable collections. 4.The little boy panicked when thinking about the (punish) he might get from his master. 5.We are considering several other (apply) and we will make our final decision by the end of this month. .单句填空6.There is a great deal of evidence (indicate) that listening to soft music
3、 can reduce stress. 7.I wish to congratulate you on your (elect) chairman of the Students Union. 8.It was reported that a great many college students (send) to the west to help the children there. 9.The best moment was the Chinese player scored the winning goal. 10.Seeing the big crowd coming toward
4、s him, he started to run down the hill, but (slip) and went down on his hands and knees in the melting snow. .短语填空11.To (保持) good relationships with your teachers and classmates, you should learn to be on good terms with them. 12.He (与合作) his brother in the doubles, which drew much attention of the
5、audience. 13.Mr Brown sent an e-mail to the manager, (申请) a job in the company. 14.In the wild, different cats usually (画线) their own area, so other cats stay away. 15.These teenagers dont know much of the world yet;thats why they are so easily (受骗). .连句成篇根据提示,把下面的句子串连成 50 词左右的小短文。1.自从 1978 年改革以来,中国
6、经历了移民大潮。(immigration movements) 2.据报道成千上万的农民从农村来到城市。(It is reported)3.尽管辛苦,他们中的多数人都能适应城市生活。(despite; majority)4.有些甚至申请到了城市居住权。(apply for)5.他们通过努力工作为城市的繁荣做出了巨大贡献。(by means of; make great contributions to)能力提升.阅读理解American cities are similar to other cities around the world.In every country, cities re
7、flect the values of the culture.American cities are changing,just as American society is changing.After World War ,the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sunbelt cities increased.In the late 1940s and early 1950s,city residents became wealthier.They h
8、ad more children so they needed more space.They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes.They bought houses in the suburbs(郊区) . Now things are changing, and the children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults.Many, unlike their parents,want to live in
9、the cities.They continue to move to the Sunbelt cities and older ones of the north-east and the Midwest.Many young professionals are moving back into the city.They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there;or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.Thi
10、s population shift(迁移) is bringing problems as well as benefits.Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent.In the 1950s,many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs;n
11、ow many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.Only a few years ago,people thought that the older American cities were dying.Some city residents now see a bright,new future.Others see only problems and conflicts.One thing is sure:many dying cities in America are alive ag
12、ain.16.What does the author think of cities all over the world?A.They are dying. B.They are hopeless.C.They are similar. D.They are different.17.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War ?A.Because older American cities were dying.B.Because they were richer and need
13、ed more space.C.Because cities contained the worst part of society.D.Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.18.According to the 4th paragraph,a great many poor people in American cities . A.are faced with housing problemsB.are forced to move back to the suburbsC.want to sell their buil
14、dingsD.need more money for daily expenses19.We can conclude from the text that . A.American cities are changing for the worseB.people have different views on American citiesC.older people prefer the city to the suburbs in AmericaD.the population is decreasing in older American cities.完形填空Each year a
15、round Christmastime, I think back to the homeless dog that appeared at the family farm.His visit became a gift of 20 that my family still talks about. It was a few days after Christmas in 1999.A 21 dog wandered onto the front porch (门廊) and 22 in as if hed lived here all his life.He quickly decided
16、that his 23 was to guard the house against squirrels.Every time he saw 24 , hed bound off past the garden to the trees, 25 at the top of his lungs.Then hed walk back to his position on the 26 , ever vigilant(警惕的). Inside, the house was full of 27 .My 91-year-old father-in-law, Jim Cravens, was serio
17、usly ill.The family had all 28 to see to his care, to cook and to welcome 29 .Jim and his wife, Dorothy, were beloved ones of the community (社区) .Whenever anyone 30 the house to do anything or walk next door to my brother-in-laws house, the black dog followed.He would 31 wait until we were done, fol
18、low us home 32 lie down on the porch. This 33 visitor gave us something new to talk about.Whose dog was he? Did someone 34 along the road? Did he 35 to stay? Anyway, it would be dark soon , and he would be 36 on the winter night.Jim sat in the rocking chair by the front window where he could 37 the
19、happy black dogs comings and goings. My 38 said he wanted to live long enough to see the new millennium (千禧年), and he did.He 39 away on January 2.That was the day the black dog left. Later we heard that he was a rescued dog living with a family about a mile and a half from the farm.20.A.surprise B.c
20、omfortC.disaster D.decision21.A.white B.yellowC.black D.brown22.A.settled B.walkedC.ran D.slept23.A.thought B.methodC.view D.job24.A.one B.itC.that D.this25.A.barking B.singingC.reading D.laughing26.A.ground B.porchC.table D.carpet27.A.joy B.sadnessC.shock D.excitement28.A.waited B.movedC.gathered D
21、.left29.A.doctors B.passengersC.readers D.visitors30.A.bought B.enteredC.left D.rented31.A.hopefully B.anxiouslyC.hurriedly D.patiently32.A.and B.orC.but D.yet33.A.happy B.curiousC.eager D.fearful34.A.pick him up B.drive him backC.drop him off D.turn him down35.A.pretend B.agreeC.intend D.need36.A.s
22、orry B.hotC.warm D.cold37.A.watch B.hearC.feel D.imagine38.A.father B.father-in-lawC.brother D.brother-in-law39.A.ran B.diedC.went D.passed.语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Kiyoto Saito is trying to change peoples opinion of agricultural work through his unusual attire(服装).Whether hes driving a
23、 tractor40. standing in the fields, Kiyoto is always wearing an elegant suit. Kiyotos family has been planting rice for around 600 years, but as a teenager he 41. (find) the tradition boring and moved to the city.He returned to his native town two years ago,42. (determine) to get involved in the fam
24、ily business. 43. idea of wearing a suit in the fields started as a joke.One day, his brother joked about farming in an elegant suit, but Kiyoto took it44. (serious).He viewed the idea as a perfect way to change public opinion of agricultural work.“Most people think of farmers45. dirty all day.I wan
25、t youngsters to thinkfarming looks fun,” he said. At first no one seemed46. (understand) him.Even his family was surprised by his47. (choose) of farming attire.His grandfather worried 48. (do) farm work in a suit would be dangerous. Now Kiyoto is famous and has been invited on various television sho
26、ws.He also has a blog where he regularly49. (post) his farming experiences and photos of himself all dressed up. 课时作业(三十七) 选修 8 Unit 2 Cloning 班级: 姓名: 建议时间 / 40 分钟基础检测.词形转换1.Do you know of any other (differ) between the lives of Chinese and British high school students? 2.She gives an (object) repor
27、t of what has happened. 3.This may make the patient a sense of discomfort, and easy to produce side effects or drug (resist). 4.You have to give us a (reason) explanation about your not giving us the moral support. 5.That is only an (assume) that they wont spend too much on the decoration of the hou
28、se. .单句填空6.He insisted that he merely did what everybody would have done and strongly objected to (call) a hero. 7.Some people get in touch with each other by mobile phone others keep contact with each other by e-mail. 8.In order to forbid the technique, they dont bother (list) as many disadvantages
29、 as possible. 9.We owe it Marconi and Bell that we can now talk to the people on the other side of the world. 10.Since her only child passed away a few years ago, anything about the child has been a (forbid) topic for her. .短语填空11.His parents tried to persuade him not to give up his well-paid job, b
30、ut their efforts were (白费了). 12.In view of our long-term business relation, we do not (反对) another negotiation. 13.I am basically (支持) it, but the problem should be discussed further. 14.Our determination and patience (得到了回报) with a breakthrough we got full marks in the exam. 15.Edna was very (沮丧的)
31、by the bad news of her mothers death. .连句成篇根据提示,把下面的句子串连成 50 词左右的小短文。1.一位科学家想为一对失去孩子的父母克隆一个女孩。(clone)2.这个计划获得了很多人的支持,同时还有一些人反对,因为他们认为克隆是不明智的。(object to; in favour of)3.不想让这对夫妇失望,这位科学家开始着手这项试验。(cast down)4.他所有的努力获得了成功。(pay off) 5.这个孩子状况很好,据说就像是把那位去世的姑娘复活了一样。(in good condition; bring back to life) 能力提
32、升.阅读理解The unique colouration (自然花纹) of the giant panda that is loved by many people has long been a mystery to scientists.But now a joint research team believes they have solved the mystery, once and for all.The black and white patches on the giant panda mainly have two functionscamouflage (伪装) and
33、communication, the joint research team from the University of California, Davis and California State University, Long Beach explains.The giant pandas white face, nape(脖颈), dorsum(背部), belly, and rump (臀部) are adapted for crypsis (隐蔽) against a snowy background, whereas its black shoulders and legs a
34、re adapted for crypsis in shade, according to the study that the joint research team published in the journal of Behavioural Ecology on Feb.28.However, dark markings on the head are not used in crypsis, but in communication: dark ears may be involved with signaling intention about aggressive behavio
35、ur while dark eye marks may serve in individual recognition, according to the study.There is no strong evidence for their fur colour being involved in temperature regulation, disrupting the animals outline or in reducing eye glare, the study explains.“Understanding why the giant panda has such strik
36、ing colouration has been a long-standing problem in biology that has been difficult to tackle because actually no other mammal has this appearance, making analogies difficult,” said Dr Tim Karo, a professor from the University of California and the lead researcher.16.Which of the following body part
37、s of pandas serves as intention of violence?A.Dark ears. B.White face.C.White belly.D.The dark markings on the head.17.The underlined word “tackle” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”. A.analyse B.solveC.discover D.face18.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The black legs
38、are used for disguise in shade.B.The dark eye marks may act as individual recognition.C.The fur colour of the panda is involved in temperature regulation.D.The white rump of the panda is used for disguise against a snowy background.19.Where would you be most likely to find the text?A.Science fiction
39、. B.Childrens literature.C.An official document. D.A science report.阅读七选五根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Everyone makes mistakes. 20 Making a mistake at work, however, can be more serious.It may cause problems for your employer and even affect the companys bottom line.Evil consequences wil
40、l finally come down on you.Simply correcting your mistake and moving on may not be an option.When you make a mistake at work your career may depend on what you do next. Admit your mistake.Tell your boss about your mistake immediately.The only exception is that if you make an insignificant error that
41、 will not affect anyone.Otherwise, dont try to hide your mistake. 21 Present your boss with a plan to fix your mistake.When you go to your boss to admit your mistake, you must have a plan for correcting it.Present your plan clearly.Tell your boss how long it will take to carry out your plan and if t
42、here are any costs involved.Dont blame anyone else for your mistake.22 Encourage those who may share responsibility to follow your lead in admitting to your boss. 23 Theres a big difference between admitting your mistake and beating yourself up about it.Take responsibility but dont blame yourself fo
43、r making it, especially in public.Correct your mistake on your own time.If you have to spend extra hours at work correcting your mistake, dont expect to be paid for that time. 24 A.Apologize for your mistake but dont beat yourself up.B.Usually you can correct your error or just forget about it and m
44、ove on.C.You can use your lunch hour or come into work early.D.Pointing fingers wont help you if you make a mistake.E.Strengthen your friendship with your boss.F.Youll feel ashamed if your colleague takes the responsibility for you.G.You will look terrible if someone else discovers it.短文改错Dear Shell
45、y,I am writing to apologize for not watering your lilies while you were away, that caused their death. Now let me explain what happened to me or my family. I was so busy preparing for coming exam that I had no time for other things. Also, my mother had her ankle injuring while she was walking. I had
46、 to take good care of her, who stay home alone. That was because I failed to water your favourite plant. I would like to buy some new one as a compensation for its loss. Please forgive for me.I sincere hope you can accept my apology.课时作业(三十八) 选修 8 Unit 3 Inventors and inventions 班级: 姓名: 建议时间 / 40 分钟
47、基础检测.词形转换1.He is always so busy with his work that he has no choice but to go to see his parents (occasion). 2.I (caution ) climbed the stone steps to the front door, but found it locked. 3.We all have an (expect) that he can pass the driving test next week. 4.He took measures to make up his fault,
48、which received our (recognize). 5.He is a (practice) man and doesnt like empty talk. .单句填空6.The tourist area, (dot) with historic and scenic attractions, is visited by thousands of tourists every day. 7.As far as the American children are concerned, the Christmas (associate) with excitement, happine
49、ss and gifts. 8.I have set about (apply) to be a volunteer since I learned the information. 9.Ive been trying to phone Charles all evening, but there must be something wrong with the network; I cant seem to get . 10.The guests left most of the dishes (touch) because they did not taste delicious. .短语填空11.Your letter (使人想起) the days when we worked together on the farm fifteen years ago. 12.Its the love and
