2019届高考英语(外研版)一轮复习练习：选修8 2 Module2知能演练轻松闯关
Ⅰ阅读理解(2018·烟台诊断)Grandparents who help out occasionally withchildcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do notcare for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany.“Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impactgrandparents’health. This link could be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when help with childcare was important for the survival of the human species，”said Sonja Hilbrand, one of the researchers.The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70. Overall, after accounting for grandparents’ age and general state of health, the risk of dying over a 20year period was onethird lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren，compared with grandparents who provided no childcare.Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the care receiver wasn’t relative. Half of all childless seniors who provided support to friends or neighbors lived for seven years after the study began, while nonhelpers lived for four years on average.“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society. Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that keeps caregivers physically and mentally active，”said Professor Bruno Arpino.Arpino noted, however, that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or volunteering.“Children should take__into__account their parents’needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare，”he suggested.“It is very important that every individual decides for himself/herself, what ‘proper amounts of help’means，”Hilbrand said, adding, “As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity(强度)of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”【解题导语】德国柏林一项研究发现，祖父母适当地帮忙照顾孙辈比不照顾孙辈的老年人寿命长。
1．What is the caregiving study based on?A．Human evolutionary history.B．Demand of modern society.C．Social contact between relatives.D．Data on many elderly people.D解析：推理判断题。
根据文章第三段第一句可知，这一发现是从对500多个70岁以上的老人的数据分析得来的。
故选D项。
2．In Arpino’s opinion, childcare________．A．is sure to keep old people away from illnessesB．allows old people to live a more meaningful lifeC．creates more job opportunities for old peopleD．makes social activities inaccessible to old peopleB解析：推理判断题。
根据题干中的“Arpino’s opinion”定位至文章第五段中的“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society.”可知，看护小孩让看护人觉得生活有了目的，因为他们觉得自己对他人和社会是有用的，也就是说，看护小孩可以使他们感觉生活得有意义。
故选B项。
3．What does the underlined part “take into account” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A．Limit.B．Ignore.C．Favor. D．Consider.D解析：词义猜测题。
根据第六段中的“too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities”及下文的“...their parents’needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare”可知，过多的照看责任会使老人无法从事其他有意义的活动，所以孩子应考虑老人的需求、意愿和渴求，同意他们照顾孩子的时间长度和强度的选择。
由此可猜测，take into account意为“考虑”，与consider意义相近。
故选D项。
4．What does the last paragraph tell us?A．Grandparents can do anything in their own interests.B．Grandparents should share more social responsibilities.C．Proper amounts of childcare do good to grandparents.D．Caregiving guarantees every grandparent a longer life.C解析：细节理解题。
根据最后一段中的“As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity(强度) of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”可知，只要你帮忙的强度不会让你感到有压力，这对他人、对你自己都是有好处的。
由此可知，适当地照顾小孩对祖父母有好处。
故选C项。
Ⅱ七选五(2018·临沂模拟)College visits are important.1.________. Also, before you commit years of your life and thousands of dollars to a school, make sure you’re choosing a place that suits you best. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.•Explore on your own2．________. So try to walk the extra miles and get the complete picture of the campus on your own. When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards(告示板). They provide a quick and easy way to see what’s happening on campus.•Eat in the dining hall and sleep in the dormYou can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Is the food good? Are there adequate healthy options? And if it’s at all possible, spend a night at the college.3.________．•4.________If you know what you want to study, have a conference with a professor and students in that field. Y ou’ll get to observe other students in your field and see how engaged they are in classroom discussion. They will give you an opportunity to see if the major really matches you. 5.________．Lastly, if you’re comparing several schools, be sure to record your feelings during the visit. They may help you carry on further study before making your final decision.A．You can’t get the “feel”of a school from any guidebookB．For one, they help demonstrate your interest in a schoolC．The trained tour guides will show you a school’s selling pointsD．Most colleges don’t allow visitors to drop in on class unannouncedE．Visit a class in your major and talk with a professor and lots of studentsF．Nothing will give you a better sense of student life than a night in the dormG．If you haven’t decided on a major yet, more visits to different major classes are necessary 【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。
高考英语一轮复习Module2TheRenaissance演练综合提升外研版选修8
Module 2 The RenaissanceⅠ.单句语法填空1．She came to ______ crossroads，where she was at ______ loss which way to take.【答案】a；a2．The whole construction of our society depends ______ mutual trust，not distrust.【答案】on3．______ (admit) to a key university，all the students in Senior 3 are making great efforts to study.【答案】To be admitted4．Mr.Chang cannot be here for some reason，so his wife will accept the prize ______ behalf of him.【答案】on5．The information ______ (obtain) from the Internet is not always true，so we should learn to check the facts we find on websites.【答案】obtained6．How close parents are to their children has a great effect ______ the character of the children.【答案】on/upon7．China's first aircraft carrier，______ (measure) as long as 304 meters，was handed over to the People's Liberation Army Navy in 2012.【答案】measuring8．Facing the colorful world，it is often difficult to decide what to take and what to leave ______.【答案】behind9．______ (have) little such material left，they decided to hold a meeting to discuss what ______ (do)．【答案】Having；to do10．—Anything else to say for yourself?—Well，dear judge，I ______ never ______ (seek) to hide my views.【答案】have；soughtⅡ.用所给短语的适当形式填空leave...behind，depend on，set...aside，up to，take up，be thirsty for1．I ______ two hours every Sunday afternoon to spend with my family.【答案】set aside2．We can't ______ his arriving here on time.【答案】depend on3．They had moved out and ______ nothing.【答案】left behind4．He likes to have control over everyone；that is，he______power.【答案】is thirsty for5．Marx ______ English study in his fifties，but he translated several English books.【答案】took up6．The job is demanding；I'm afraid he isn't ______ it.【答案】up toⅢ.完成句子1．他们正在讨论去哪里度假。
2019-2020学年外研版英语选修八同步练习：Module 2 The Renaissance Section Ⅱ 知能演练轻松闯关 Word版
Ⅰ品句填词1．I was deeply disturbed (打扰) and depressed by the news that Tom hadn’t won the game. 2．There’s a great need for a new book on the subject (主题)．3．Basically (基本上), I agree with your suggestion, but there are still a few points I’d like to discuss with you.4．It is well known that alcoholic drink can have a bad effect (影响) on your body.5．Your support has always given me added inspiration and motivation (动机)．6．Demand for skilled (有技巧的) workers is high, but there is no demand for unskilled ones. 7．We were so worn out after the long walk in the sun that I suggested a rest in the shade (阴凉处)．8．The young writer learned a great deal from the works (著作) by masters in literature.9．His lecture was dull (枯燥的)and some students fell asleep halfway.10．The frontiers (新领域) of medical knowledge are being pushed forwards as time goes on.Ⅱ单句改错1．On short, the solution to all our problems lies in economic development.On→In2．I cannot help contrast her attitude with that of her friends.contrast→contrasting 3．(2019·山东莱州一中高二月考)There are numerous moments in my memory worthy of being preserved for a time.a→the4．It took them much than one billion dollars to complete the project.much→more5．The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism in the wildlife in the area.第一个in→onⅢ课文语法填空The Renaissance，a French word，which 1.means (mean) “rebirth”，appeared in English in 2.the 19th century. The word was used 3.to describe (describe) a period in European history which began with the 4.arrival (arrive) of the first Europeans in America，an age of exploration，and the beginning of the modern world. From Italy, it spread all over Europe 5.where artists found new ideas for their work in classical Greece and Rome. They also 6.opened (open) new frontiers in the arts such as painters’ use of perspective 7.and the effects of light. The sense of exploration which 8.motivated (motivate) the artists also developed together with a new type of philosophy. Besides, it was also a time of scientific invention，when Leonardo，the extraordinary genius，did a lot in the scientific research.9.In short，the Renaissance made great 10.contributions (contribute) to the development of Europe.Ⅰ单句语法填空1．(江西卷)I used to try effective (effect) methods to achieve my academic goals.2．The fire is believed to have spread (spread) quickly due to dry and windy conditions yesterday.3．He often disturbs us when we are working, so we all find him disturbing．(disturb)4．As is known to all, the development of education goes hand in hand with the economy of a society.5．Basically, we can meet people’s basic needs in life, which is based on a recent survey．(basic) 6．As a teacher, you should know what motivates the students to work (work) hard and make greater progress.7．Master the skills needed in the work and you will become a skilled (skill) worker.8．On no account can we ignore the significance (significant) of education.9．(2019·云南玉溪一中高二期中)Twenty students want to attend the class that aims to watch how to read (read) fast.10．Our products are of higher quality and lower prices，compared (compare) with those of our competitors.Ⅱ阅读理解AIt is a tiny portrait of one of the most powerful women of theRenaissance. And for more than 50 years the old BBC journalist CharlesWheeler kept the picture of Eleonora of Toledo on his bookshelf.But yesterday Wheeler returned the painting to Berlin’s Gemäldegalerieafter discovering that it was a priceless original looted (掠夺) from themuseum during the Second World War, not a copy as he had thought.Wheeler, 83, acquired the 16thcentury portrait by the Florentine artistAlessandro Allori from a German farmer who dropped in to the BBC’s West Berlin office.“It was 1952. At the time people could move freely between East and West，”he said yesterday.“We were doing a programme called Letters Without Signature, where people living in the eastern zone could write a letter. The farmer reached into his pocket, took out a brown envelope and said it was a wedding present for me.”The farmer claimed he had got it from a Russian soldier in exchange for two sacks of potatoes to make vodka. Over the next 50-plus years, Wheeler, one of the BBC’s most distinguished foreign journalists, took the miniature (小画像) with him.“I was burgled four times over the years，”he said.“People were always taking my TV and radio. But they ignored the painting.”It was only last year while making a BBC radio series on missing art that Wheeler realised the painting could have been stolen. After contacting the Londonbased Commission for Looted Art in Europe, the work was swiftly identified as a minor masterpiece and returned yesterday to Berlin’s picture gallery, where it was last seen in 1939.Yesterday Anne Webber, cochair of the commission, hailed (赞扬) the work as one of the“earliest diplomatic portraits of a woman”．“It’s a charming painting，”she said. The miniaturedepicts (描绘) Eleonora of Toledo，whose husband Cosimo de Medici was one of Renaissance Italy’s most powerful men.【解题导语】一位记者得到一幅意大利文艺复兴时期一位妇女的画像，但他以为是复制品，因此并没有在意。
2019新优化高考英语外研版一轮复习知识要点巩固：选修8 Module 2
选修八Module 2Ⅰ.单句填空1．Having so little material left, they decided to hold a meeting to discuss what __to do__ (do)．2．His sacrifices for the country were never __officially__ (official) acknowledged, which made all of us feel discouraged.3．Blamed __for__ the breakdown of the school computer network, Alice was in low spirits.4．The teacher inspires his students __to give__ (give) their opinions actively even if they are different from his own.5．The photographers should take many photographs __depending__ (depend) on what the customers want.6．He went out in such a hurry that his wallet was left __behind__.7．Most of her spare time __occupied__ (occupy), she still kept on her research in the library.8．When we got there, we found her __sitting__ (sit) on a bench, with her eyes __fixed__ (fix) on a kite in the sky.9．The girl hid herself under the table from __where__ she could see everything taking place in the room.10．Tiring as it might be, the military training is believed __to be__ (be) the best opportunity to make lifelong friends.11．Having proper exercise not only helps to build up our physical health, but helps us learn more __effectively__ (effect) in turn.12．__Seeking__ (seek) to find out the real cause of the accident was what he was eager to do.13．In contrast __with__ city life, time seemed to pass slowly in the countryside.14．I wasn’t blaming anyone; I__merely__ (mere) said errors like this could be avoided.15．Sport has become an important form of entertainment, appealing __to__ both men and women.Ⅱ.单句改错all the teachers and students, I welcome you to our school.1．On behalf ∧of2．She is going to speak on the behalf of the manager, for he is abroad.3．Professor Zhang is an excellent speaker. The audience was taken in by his inspired speech.4．When comparedcomparingnaughty children with others, we often pay attention to their shortcoming without noticing their ability.5.DefeatingDefeated，he remained a popular boxer.6．You may depend on ∧itthat they will support you.7．A boy was seen ∧to /getgettingon the bus.8．Seeing their son playing computer games all day, the parents don’t know what / to dealwith it.9．We want to know whether the drug has ∧aneffect on people’s health.10.DisturbedDisturbingnews came that an unknown disease was spreading in the area.Ⅲ.课文语法填空Renaissance is a French word meaning “rebirth”.1.__It__ was used to describe a period in European history which began with the 2.__arrival__ (arrive) of the first Europeans in America. From Italy, the ideas of the Renaissance 3.__rapidly__ (rapid)spread to France, Germany, England, and the rest of Europe. Trade made people get richer. It became easier for artists 4.__to find__ (find) people who could afford to buy their works or employ them.During that time, people developed 5.__a__ new type of philosophy. For the first time, people rather than religion 6.__were put__ (put) at the centre of the universe. The Renaissance was also a time of scientific invention. Leonardo was not only a painter, but also a skilled inventor.7.__Wherever__ he went, he carried a notebook in 8.__which__ he wrote down his ideas. In short, Leonardo was an extraordinary genius, an example of 9.__what__ has been described as “Renaissance man”：someone interested 10.__in__ everything and with many different talents.Ⅳ.教材与微写作【写作素材】(关于个人发展)1．我很高兴能代表我的班级与大家分享我们关于个人发展的看法。
2019版高三英语一轮复习课时提能练28Modules1-2外研版选修8
Modules 1 －2(限时：35分钟)( 对应学生用书第376 页 )Ⅰ. 阅读理解( 2018·郑州一中入学测试)Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires acostly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days， musicians are performing in private homes， at haircutting shops，at airports...even on ferry boats.Musicians like house concerts.At music clubs，they often have to perform overloud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol.People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O'Hair Salon，Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials.Then，they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space.The Bombadils made music in the frontpart of the hair salon，near the hairdrye rs and make-up tables.“ This is our first show at a hair salon，” Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last week's performance.Frank said she and band members， Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time“ interacting” with the audience.Concerts in people's homes， or small businesses such as O'Hair's，are becoming more popular，musicians say.“ There is a more relaxed atmosphere，” said Domenic Cicala ， a musician who opened up his O'Hair Salon to concerts.“ People really getto know the artists.”At house concerts，people get time before and after concerts to meet theperformers.Often，the hosts or guests will provide food and drink.“ People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend，” said Matt Hart ， with Aubrey Zoli making up the Local Strangers ， a folk - rock group based in Seattle.At many such concerts，the musicians do not need microphones.Yet，every word of their songs can be heard.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了现代音乐会在举办场所的选择上更为多样化，个人住所、剪发店、机场等都成为音乐家表演的场所，而且备受喜爱。
2019版一轮优化探究英语(外研版)练习：选修八 Module 2 The Renaissance Word版含答案
课时作业(三十七)题型组合练——练速度(限时：40分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AWhere to DrinkCafe San BernardoJoin table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912. The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for ￡4 an hour. Service is efficient with last orders at 5 a．m.. The daily happy hour between 6 p．m. and 9 p．m. includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half-bottle of red wine and a corn pie, for ￡9.●Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 54 11 4855 3956，M Salumeria & EnotecaTrading only in wine with a story, sommelier(侍酒师) Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels. There's no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.●Open 11：00 a．m.—11：30 p．m., El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 54 11 4778 9016, on FacebookNegro Cueva de CafeCoffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB：Tostadores, The Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places，Negro Cueva de Cafe is the best downtown. It serves Ecuadorian，Colombian and Brazilian beans, and its attracting cakes include croissant.●Open 9：30 a．m.—7：00 p．m., Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 54 11 4322 3000, negrocue v La CalleHead to the Niceto Vega address and you'll be faced with a pizza. Don't worry. It's the right place. La Guitarrita is the front to “hidden” bar La Calle. Order the house cocktail, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.●Open 8：00 p．m.—2：00 a．m., Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 54 11 3914 1972, on Facebook.[语篇解读]本文介绍了几家酒吧的服务项目、地址、营业时间及联系电话等。
2019届外研版高考英语一轮复习题库：选修8 Module 2 The Renaissance(含答案)
Module 2 The RenaissanceⅠ.单项填空1．—Are you happy with your life?—________I’m dying for a change.A．Why not？B．Not really.C．What for? D．Never mind.答案 B [由“我极想有所改变”可知，“我”对自己的生活不满意，故选Not really(事实上不是)。
why not为什么不呢；what for为什么；never mind没关系。
]2．________hotel we stayed in caught fire last night and it’s thought that it was deliberately set on________fire.A．A；/ B．A；theC．The；the D．The；/答案 D [hotel后有定语从句修饰，表示特指，故其前需加定冠词The；set on fire是固定短语，意为“使燃烧”。
]3．If you have any questions about this ship，go and ask Johnson，who is the________engineer.A．main B．majorC．chief D．primary答案 C [main意为“主要的”；major意为“主要的，重要的”；chief意为“首要的，最高级别的”；primary意为“最初的，基本的。
”句意为：关于这艘船如果你有任何问题，去问约翰逊，他是总工程师。
] 4．—I have a high fever and feel terrible.—You________have walked in the rain for so long.A．shouldn’t B．mustn’tC．couldn’t D．needn’t答案 A [由“高烧、感觉很糟”可知，“你”本来不应该长时间在雨里走，故用shouldn’t have done sth.结构(表示过去不该做某事，实际上却做了)。
高考英语一轮复习考练：外研版选修8 Module 2 The Renaissance含答案
Book 8 Module 2 The Renaissance一、课标、考纲要求（预习课完成并背过任务）I. 请熟记下列重点词汇，词性：名词（可数不可数）动词（及物不及物）及构词法。
1.引起烦恼的；令人不安的adj.______2. 激发，激励v_______3. 有技巧的；熟练的adj.________4. 持续整夜的adj._________5.最重要的，首要的adj.___________6. 结果，效果n.__________7. 激情，热爱n.__________8. 官员，高级职员n_______9. 农村的，乡村的adj.________10.计算v_________11. 基础地adv._________12. 认为vt._______ 13. 地下室；地下层n.____ _____14. 流传，传播vt._________15. 代替品n.__________ 16. 活动的，可移动的adj.________II．请写出本模块至少10个重点短语1.__________________________历史上2.______________________ 出发去某地3. _________________把……抛在后面4.____________________________ 代表5.____________ ______________厌倦做某事6. ____________________________自由7. ___________________________达到8. _______________________导致，通向9. ______________________从事，开始做某工作 10.__________________渴求……11.____________________呼吁，对……有吸引力 12. ___________简而言之，总之III．请熟记下列重点句型1.The sense of exploration which motivated the artist went hand in hand with anew type of philosophy.2.Wherever he went ,he carried a notebook around with him, in which he wrote downhis ideas.3.In short, Leonardo was an extraordinary genius, an example of what has beendescribed as “Renaissance man”…4.We don’t think the burglar was working alone. We’re seeking a gang of criminals.5.What western civilisation gained from Gutenberg’s contribution is impossibleto calculate.二、复习任务（课堂任务）A. 请写出以下词汇的词形变化和常用短语/句型1.effect2.appeal3.blame4. take upB. 请区分辨别以下词汇：affect, effect三、自主检测（预习课任务）1. The sense of exploration which motivated the artists____________________ (携手共进)with a new type of philosophy.2.Human life was considered of little value _______________（与…相比）。
2019-2020学年外研版英语选修八同步练习：Module 2 The Renaissance Section Ⅴ 知能演练轻松闯关 Word版
Ⅰ单句语法填空1．The problem will not be difficult to solve (solve), if properly handled.2．Having experienced many failures, I have the courage to meet (meet) all challenges. 3．Despite a strong wind, children are still looking forward to not canceling (cancel) the outdoor activity at the weekend.4．Henry can’t attend the party being held at Tom’s house at present because he is preparing the speech at the party to be held at Marie’s house tomorrow．(hold)5．(四川卷) Offered (offer) an important role in a new movie, Andy has got a chance to become famous.6．I noticed a man running (run) out of the bank when I got off the car.7．Having waited (wait) in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the cheque in the car.8．a.Linda is thought_to be working (work) in Africa, but I really don’t know what country she isworking in.b．Linda is said to have studied (study) abroad, but I am not sure which country it was.9．(江西卷)There were many talented actors out there just waiting to be discovered (discover)．10．The student absorbed (absorb) in the games on the smartphone during class did not notice his teacher behind him.Ⅱ阅读理解The Renaissance，considered by modern scholars to have been the time between 1300 and 1600, was a period of European history when many new inventions and beliefs came into being.The Renaissance is traced back to rich Italian cities such as Florence，Milan，and Venice.In these cities businessmen started to spend their extra money on things like painting and education，and to consider new techniques of banking and systems of government.A new type of scholar, the humanist (人文主义者) arose.Humanism was concerned with humankind and tin and Greek，literature and philosophy，music and mathematics were among the subjects humanists studied.The Renaissance gave rise to new forms of painting and sculpture. During the Renaissance, artists were no longer regarded as mere artisans (工匠). Many artists drew on mathematics in order to become more accurate in their measurements (度量) and to make sure an object was presented in realistic proportions. They also studied the way light hits objects and the ways our eyes perceive (注意到) it. A new kind of paint, called oil paint, was invented.The Renaissance affected all of the society.Many people became interested in politics, and the world outside their towns. They became explorers, businessmen, etc. The effect on religion was especially strong. In the Middle Ages people were primarily concerned with serving the church and getting to heaven. But the increase in arts and education gave people things to look forward to in life, and made them lose interest in the church.The Renaissance produced many great minds. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest, although he was not regarded that way at the time. Among his many works of art were The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. He is also regarded as a great inventor, and is credited for coming up with the idea of the helicopter.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了文艺复兴给整个社会所带来的影响。
2019届高考英语一轮复习练习：选修82Unit2知能演练轻松闯关 含解析
Ⅰ阅读理解ASeven years ago，back in2010，some reports covered a story that the world’s longest railway tunnel was under construction in Switzerland.At that point it had already been under construction for over a decade.It had been voted to be built nearly a quarter of a century ago！The idea to build it could date back to nearly70years ago—about as old as some of your grandparents!Yesterday，it was finally ready!It’s about35miles long and runs7，500feet beneath the Swiss Alps，a famous mountain range in Switzerland.It even runs under an old tunnel that was there before.It took a total of17years to build at a cost of$12billion！28 million tons of rock were dug.Two million truckloads of earth were removed!The tunnel connects northern and southern Europe.The opening of this tunnel was such a big deal that the Germany’s leader，Chancellor Angela Merkel，France’s president，Francois Hollande，and Italy’s prime minister，Matteo Renzi，were all there to celebrate，as was Austria’s chancellor Christian Kern.It’s called the Gotthard Base Tunnel.Eventually，325freight and passenger trains will go through the tunnel，relieving a lot of traffic on the roadways there and making it a more environmentally friendly option.The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a wonder of engineering and makes us want to visit it!【解题导语】本文介绍了戈特哈德隧道的建成及其相关情况和由此带来的意义。
2019届高考英语(外研版)一轮复习练习：选修8 2 Module2知能演练轻松闯关 Word版含解析
Ⅰ阅读理解(2018·烟台诊断)Grandparents who help out occasionally withchildcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do notcare for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany.“Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impactgrandparents’health. This link could be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when help with childcare was important for the survival of the human species，”said Sonja Hilbrand, one of the researchers.The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70. Overall, after accounting for grandparents’ age and general state of health, the risk of dying over a 20year period was onethird lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren，compared with grandparents who provided no childcare.Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the care receiver wasn’t relative. Half of all childless seniors who provided support to friends or neighbors lived for seven years after the study began, while nonhelpers lived for four years on average.“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society. Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that keeps caregivers physically and mentally active，”said Professor Bruno Arpino.Arpino noted, however, that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or volunteering.“Children should take__into__account their parents’needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare，”he suggested.“It is very important that every individual decides for himself/herself, what ‘proper amounts of help’means，”Hilbrand said, adding, “As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity(强度)of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”【解题导语】德国柏林一项研究发现，祖父母适当地帮忙照顾孙辈比不照顾孙辈的老年人寿命长.1、What is the caregiving study based on?A、Human evolutionary history.B、Demand of modern society.C、Social contact between relatives.D、Data on many elderly people.D解析:推理判断题.根据文章第三段第一句可知，这一发现是从对500多个70岁以上的老人的数据分析得来的.故选D项.2、In Arpino’s opinion, childcare________、A、is sure to keep old people away from illnessesB、allows old people to live a more meaningful lifeC、creates more job opportunities for old peopleD、makes social activities inaccessible to old peopleB解析:推理判断题.根据题干中的“Arpino’s opinion”定位至文章第五段中的“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society.”可知，看护小孩让看护人觉得生活有了目的，因为他们觉得自己对他人和社会是有用的，也就是说，看护小孩可以使他们感觉生活得有意义.故选B项.3、What does the underlined part “take into account” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A、Limit.B、Ignore.C、Favor.D、Consider.D解析:词义猜测题.根据第六段中的“too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities”及下文的“...their parents’needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare”可知，过多的照看责任会使老人无法从事其他有意义的活动，所以孩子应考虑老人的需求、意愿和渴求，同意他们照顾孩子的时间长度和强度的选择.由此可猜测，take into account意为“考虑”，与consider意义相近.故选D项.4、What does the last paragraph tell us?A、Grandparents can do anything in their own interests.B、Grandparents should share more social responsibilities.C、Proper amounts of childcare do good to grandparents.D、Caregiving guarantees every grandparent a longer life.C解析:细节理解题.根据最后一段中的“As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity(强度) of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”可知，只要你帮忙的强度不会让你感到有压力，这对他人、对你自己都是有好处的.由此可知，适当地照顾小孩对祖父母有好处.故选C项.Ⅱ七选五(2018·临沂模拟)College visits are important.1.________. Also, before you commit years of your life and thousands of dollars to a school, make sure you’re choosing a place that suits you best. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.•Explore on your own2、________. So try to walk the extra miles and get the complete picture of the campus on your own. When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards(告示板). They provide a quick and easy way to see what’s happening on campus.•Eat in the dining hall and sleep in the dormYou can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Is the food good? Are there adequate healthy options? And if it’s at all possible, spend a night at the college.3.________、•4.________If you know what you want to study, have a conference with a professor and students in that field. Y ou’ll get to observe other students in your field and see how engaged they are in classroom discussion. They will give you an opportunity to see if the major really matches you. 5.________、Lastly, if you’re comparing several schools, be sure to record your feelings during the visit. They may help you carry on further study before making your final decision.A、You can’t get the “feel”of a school from any guidebookB、For one, they help demonstrate your interest in a schoolC、The trained tour guides will show you a school’s selling pointsD、Most colleges don’t allow visitors to drop in on class unannouncedE、Visit a class in your major and talk with a professor and lots of studentsF、Nothing will give you a better sense of student life than a night in the dormG、If you haven’t decided on a major yet, more visits to different major classes are necessary【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文.要想了解一所大学，最好能自己在学校逗留一段时间，了解饮食住宿、课外活动，再通过听课来了解下与专业相关的情况等.1、B解析:根据文章主旨句“College visits are important.”可知，去校园参观对了解一所大学很重要.结合下文中的“Also”和语境可知，此处指校园参观很重要的原因.B项“一方面它们有助于证实你对一所学校的兴趣”承上启下，符合语境.故选B.2、C解析:根据下文中的“extra miles”和“get the complete picture”可知，你还要独自在校园多走走，靠你自己了解整个校园.由此推知，C项“受过专业培训的导游会向你展示学校的卖点”能引起下文，符合语境.故选C.3、F解析:根据本段小标题可知，本段写的是通过在食堂吃东西和在宿舍睡觉来进一步了解学校.结合“spend a night at the college”可知，F项“没有什么比在宿舍睡一个晚上能让你对学生生活有更深的认知了”符合语境.故选F.4、E解析:空格处为本段小标题，应是对本段内容的概括.根据本段内容可知，E项“去一个你要学的专业的班级与教授和本专业的学生进行沟通”是对本段的概括.故选E.5、G解析:根据上文中的“see if the major really matches you”可知，此处指看看这个专业是不是真的适合你.G项“如果你还决定不了要学的专业，多看看不同专业的课堂(学习)是很有必要的”承接上文，符合语境.故选G.Ⅲ语法填空(2018·湖北武汉高中毕业生调研测试)Sending gifts varies greatly from country to country. In Australia, Canada, the United States 1.____________European countries, sending gifts is rarely expected. While seen as a nice gesture, it is more important to avoid 2.____________(give) highly personal gifts such as clothing. When visiting the home of a colleague from one of these 3.____________(country), it is normally appropriate to bring a gift to the hostess.In America, 4.__________(expense) gifts are definitely out. A good 5.____________(choose) is to take the deserving person to dinner, or to 6.____________entertainment or a sporting event.7.____________the contrary, gift giving is a traditional custom in Japan. In Japan the proper gift is thought 8.____________(express) the giver’s true friendship, gratitude and respect far 9.____________(well) than words can. So if you plan to visit Japan or to have any Japanese visit you here, be prepared.Australia is known for its friendliness and informality. So modest gifts, such as a diary, a paperweight, or a coffee cup might 10.____________(present) to a friend. At a trade show, Tshirts, ties, baseball caps, or a pin may be appropriate souvenirs. Anything more than these types of gifts could cause embarrassment.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了美国、日本、澳大利亚等国不同的送礼物习惯.1、and解析:考查连词.根据空前的“Australia, Canada, the United States”和空后的“European countries”可知，空处前后为并列关系，故用并列连词and.2、giving解析: 考查动名词.avoid doing sth.为固定搭配，意为“避免做某事”，故填giving.3、countries解析: 考查名词的数.根据空前的these可知，可数名词country应当用复数形式.4、expensive解析: 考查形容词.空处修饰后面的名词gifts，故用形容词形式.5、choice解析: 考查名词.根据空前的形容词good和不定冠词A可以判断，空处应用名词的单数形式.6、an解析: 考查不定冠词.该处泛指“一次娱乐活动”，entertainment的读音以元音音素开头，故用an.7、On解析: 考查固定搭配.on the contrary 为固定搭配，意为“与此相反”.8、to express解析: 考查动词不定式.此处表示“在日本，恰当的礼物被认为表达了送礼物者真正的友谊”.be thought to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“被认为做了某事”，故用动词不定式.9、better解析: 考查比较级.根据空后的than可知，该处用well的比较级.10、be presented解析: 考查被动语态.该句主语modest gifts和动词present之间是被动关系，故用被动语态.Ⅳ短文改错(2018·辽宁五校协作体联合模拟)Challenges of life are of great importance in our grow.They remind me my days in senior high school which I joined in the military training.It was the first time I have lived away from my home，so I found it difficult to fit in.And the training officer was strict in me. I once thought I couldn’t stick to the end.But anyway，I was succeeded.The trials made it much easy for me to adapt to life，but the difficulties I came across have now become a precious memory in my life.In short, learning to regard the challenges of life as the stepping stone to future success and make the best of them.答案:Challenges of life are of great importance in ourgrowgrowth.They remind me∧ofmy days insenior high school whichwhen I joined in the military training.It was the first time Ihavehad lived awayfrom my home，so I found it difficult to fit in. And the training officer was strictinwith me.I oncethought I couldn’t stick to the end. But anyway, I was＼succeeded.The trials made it mucheasy easierfor me to adapt to life，butand the difficulties I came across have now become a precious memory inmy life.In short，learninglearn to regard the challenges of life asthea stepping stone to future successand make the best of them.。