高三英语第一轮复习Book 8 Module1-2

高三英语第一轮复习Book 8 Module1-2一.语法填空（每题2分，共20分）Polar bears are suffering in a 1. _______ (warm) world than ever before.Polar bears live in environments too cold for most animals. 2 _______much of the year, they live and hunt on the frozen Arctic sea ice. Nature has prepared them for the cold 3._______(condition). But nothing has prepared the bears for the danger that 4.________ (threat) the only home they know.The polar bears’ world is melting. Studies show that the polar ice has reduced by 9.8% every 10 years 5._______ 1978. Now about 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears depend on the sea ice for their 6._______ (survive). “The sea ice is more than just this platform that the bears walk over,” says Andrew Derocher, 7._______scientist who studies North American polar bear populations. “ 8. ________it, they can’t exist.”Some melting and refreezing of the polar ice is natural. 9. _______ in a warmer world, these cycles speed up, and bears have less time to hunt. Normally, they have three months in the spring when they gain more weight. The extra fat is used later, 10._______ the bears are not actively hunting.二. 短语运用（每题1分，共10分）11. Who do you think was the first person_____________ Australia?12. Take an umbrella ___________ rain this afternoon.13. It was _____________ dark that he arrived home.14. A small town ______________ as we turned the corner.15. There is ______________a small card in the box.16. The merchant is honest and always _______________.17. The project had to be abandoned largely _______________ a lack of government funding.18. Who ___________ making such a serious mistake?19. I’ll _____________ the instructions you have given me.20. We got lost in the desert, and _________, there came a strong wind towards evening.三.完形填空（每题2分，共40分）How long can human beings live? Most scientists who study old age think that the human body is 21 to live no longer than 120 years. However, 110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live —— if he or she is 22 healthy and lucky. Some scientists even say we can live as long as 130 years! Yet, our cells simply cannot continue to reproduce 23 . They wear out, and as a result, we get old and 24 die.Even though we can’t live forever, we are living a 25 life than ever before. In 1900, the average American life span (寿命) was only 47 years, but todayit is 75 years!When does old age begin then? Sixty-five may be out-of-date as the 26 line between middle age and old age. After all, many older people don’t begin to experience physical and mental 27 until after age 75.People are living longer because more people 28 childhood. Before modern medicine changed the laws of nature, many children died of common childhood 29 . Now that the chances of dying 30 are much lower, the chances of living long are much higher due to better diets and health care.On the whole, our population is getting older. The 31 in our population will have lasting effects on our social development and our way of life. Some people fear such changes will be for the worse, while some see 32 , not disaster, many menand women in their “golden years” are healthy, still active, and young in 33 if not in age.As the society grows old, we need the 34 of our older citizens. With long lives ahead of them, they need to 35 active and devoted.21. A. designed B. selected C. improved D. discovered22. A. completely B. generally C. apparently D. extremely23. A. rapidly B. harmlessly C. endlessly D. separately24. A. eventually B. hopelessly C. automatically D. desperately25. A. busier B. longer C. richer D. happier26. A. finishing B. guiding C. waiting D. dividing27. A. stress B. damage C. decline D. failure28. A. survive B. enjoy C. remember D. value29. A. problems B. fears C. worries D. diseases30. A. poor B. young C. sick D. quiet31. A. changes B. recovery C. safety D. increases32. A. dreams B. chances C. strengths D. choices33. A. mind B. appearance C. voice D. movement34. A. protection B. suggestions C. contributions D. permission35. A. sound B. appear C. turn D. stay四. 阅读理解（每题4分，共20分）APeter loved to shop used articles. Almost a month ago, he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box haven’t even been opened yet. That might be worth some money. ”Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.“You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirl said.“Yes, you’re right. People like something rare.” Peter agreed, “I can’t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”“Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it.” the salesgirl smiled.“No problem.” Peter said.After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop.“Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game?”The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!”“I’ve got something for you,” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $ 100 bills.“Wow!” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.”36. Which of the following best describes Peter’s w ord game?A. It was made around 40 years ago.B. It had game boards in different sizes.C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal.D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.37. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter’s word game?A. Old and handy.B. Rare and valuable.C. Classic and attractive.D. Colorful and interesting38. Peter got the names of the game fans from __________.A. an auctionB. the InternetC. a game shopD. the second-hand shop39. What happened at the end of the story?A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward.B. The salesgirl became Peter’s friend.C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.40. What is the main theme of the story?A. It’s important to keep a promise.B. It’s great to share in other people’s happiness.C. We should be grateful for the help from others.D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money.五. 短文改错（每处1分，共10分）When I was a very young children,my father created a regular practice I remember well years late.Every time he arrived home at end of the day ,we’d greet he rat thedoor.He would ask who we was and pretend not to knowing us,Then he and my mother would have had a drink while she prepared dinner and they would talk about his day and hers.While they chat,my father would lift my sister and me up to sit in the top of the fridge.It was both excited and frightening to be up there！My sister and I thought he was so cool for putting us there.高三英语第一轮复习Book 8 Module 1-2 书面表达制作人：郝飞书面表达(共25分)假设你是育才中学学生会主席李华，你校将举办一次英语演讲比赛（speech contest）,希Dear Ms. Smith,_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________I am looking forward to your reply.With best wishes.Li HuaStep1审题，首先同学们逐字逐句地审题，确定：写作意图 2.内容要点 3.人称，时态 4.分段 5.书写Step2:草稿：_______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Step3定稿：_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________II.七选五（共15分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。