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课时提升作业四十选修8Unit 5Meeting your ancestors(限时35分钟)Ⅰ. 阅读理解AScientists have found living organisms trapped in crystals (晶体) that could be 50, 000 years old.The organisms were found in a hot, but beautiful cave system in Naica, Mexico. These ancient life forms can be seen only with a microscope. Penelope Boston, who leads the Astrobiology Institute at NASA, the space agency of the United States, says the ancient microbes were able to live by eating minerals such as iron.She spoke about the discovery recently at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. If the findings are confirmed, they will show how microbes can survive in extreme conditions. Forty different kinds of microbes and some viruses were found in the underground area. The genetic structures of these organisms are 10 percent different from those of their nearest relatives.The caves in Naica are 800 kilometers deep. They were once used for mining lead. Before the miners began working in the caves, the area was separated from the surface and the outside world. Some of the caves are as big as the large religiouscenters built during Europe’s Middle Ages. There are crystals covering th e walls. The caves are so hot that scientists must wear special clothing to keep cool. The clothing keeps the crystals safe from human germs (病菌) or other damage. Boston said the researchers could only work for about 20 minutes at a time before they had to go to a room that was 38 degrees Celsius to cool down.NASA officials would not let Boston share her findings with scientific experts before last week’s announcement. So scientists could not say much about the findings. But Norine Noonan, a biologist with the University of South Florida, said she believed them. “Why are we surprised? ”Noonan asked. “ As a biologist, I would say life on Earth is extremely tough and extremely colorful. ”Boston is also studying microbes commonly found inside caves in other countries, such as Ukraine and the United States. These microbes appear to be impossible to kill. Boston said they show how difficult life on Earth can be.【文章大意】这篇文章主要讲了科学家在墨西哥发现5万岁的“超级生命”, 这些古老的微生物能够通过食用铁和锰等矿物质生存。
1. The existence of the ancient microbes relies on _________.A. surrounding insectsB. eating mineralsC. diverse plantsD. absorbing air【解析】选B。
细节理解题。
由第二段最后一句中的says the ancient microbes were able to live by eating minerals such as iron. 可知这些古老的微生物能够通过食用铁和锰等矿物质生存, 故选B。
2. What can we infer about the caves in Naica from the passage?A. The temperature in the caves is quite low.B. The environment in the caves is difficult to adapt to.C. The walls are covered by crystals.D. The caves have been explored since they were formed.【解析】选B。
推理判断题。
由第四段后半部分内容可知有晶体覆盖在墙上。
洞穴是相当的热, 科学家必须穿特殊的衣服才比较凉爽。
衣服还保护晶体免受人类身上的细菌或其他因素的损害。
研究人员每次只能工作约20分钟, 然后他们就得到38摄氏度的房间里降温。
所以可以推断出洞穴里的环境很难适应。
3. What is the biologist Norine Noonan’s attitude towards the findings?A. Neutral.B. Doubtful.C. Positive.D. Indifferent.【解析】选C。
推理判断题。
由第五段第三句But Norine Noonan, a biologist with the University of South Florida, said she believed them. 可知NASA官员不会让波士顿在上周的公告之前与科学专家分享她的发现。
所以科学家不能公布过多的研究结果。
但是, 南佛罗里达大学的生物学家诺丁·诺南说她相信他们。
故选C。
4. What’s the main i dea of the passage?A. Living organisms bring hope to scientific research.B. Caves provide living environment for living organisms.C. Microbes show great power to survive in terrible conditions.D. Scientists discover 50, 000-year-old “super life” in Mexico.【解析】选D。
主旨大意题。
这篇文章主要讲了科学家在墨西哥发现5万岁的“超级生命”, 这些古老的微生物能够通过食用铁和锰等矿物质生存, 故选D。
【知识拓展】长难句分析Scientists have found living organisms trapped in crystals (晶体) that could be 50, 000 years old.翻译: 科学家发现了被困在晶体里面有5万岁的活的微生物。
trapped是过去分词作后置定语。
分析: that引导的是定语从句。
【知识拓展】词汇积累organism n. 有机体; 生物体; 微生物; 有机体系, 有机组织astrobiology n. 天体生物学, 太空生物学microbe n. 微生物, 细菌BWould you buy a car that released calming smells into the air when you are stuck in heavy traffic? Would you buy a robot that smells like a human being?Many people have seen the 3D computer-made environments of virtual (虚拟的) reality (VR). Now these virtual worlds will not just look and sound real. Researchers have created VR environments that even smell like the real things. With the new technology, users open a virtual door and step into a new environment, like a rainforest. After they enter this virtual world, special equipment releases forest-like smells into the air to make the experience seem more real.Suzanne Fisher Murray sa id, “It is a really wonderful experience that you have because you’re exploring this environment and you have smells with it. ”In the United States, Smell-O-Vision was designed to provide smells during the showing of a movie. The Smell-O-Vision system was once popular in the 1960s. Now, Emanuela Maggioni says it is close to becoming popular again. “Theconnection with emotions, memories, and . . . the sense of smell, ” Maggioni said. “It is unbelievable what we can do with technology. ”The uses for smell technology are not just limited to films and the performing arts. Researchers showed a computer program where users could imagine themselves driving a car. The system included a special smell-spraying machine. Dmitrijs Dmitrenko said, “We wan t to deliver the smell of lavender (薫衣草) every time the person drives over the speed limit. We choose lavender because it’s a very calming smell. ”Scientists are experimenting with smell instead of sounds or image-based alerts on telecommunications equipment. And businesses are already using smell to influence people’s behavior. “Not only. . . in stores. . . But on the other side, you can create and stimulate (刺激) immediate buying, ” Maggioni said. “So you’re in a library and you smell coffee and actually you are unconsciously having the need to drink a coffee. ”【文章大意】这篇文章主要讲了气味识别技术新发展引发科学家惊叹。
高考英语一轮复习 课时作业(四十) Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors 新人教版选修8
课时作业(四十) [选修8 Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors](限时：45分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．—Sir，I'm here.—Please listen.I________asking your parents to come to our school，but I'd like to hear your opinion first.A．have considered B．am going to considerC．considered D．have been considering2．________ by the latest electronic toys，the little boy stood in front of the windows，without moving.A．To be attracted B．AttractedC．Having attracted D．Attracting3．He had planned to make a compromise，but________he changed his mind at the last minute.A．therefore B．otherwiseC．anyhow D．somehow4．Research universities have to keep up with the latest computer and scientific hardware________ price.A．not to mention B．in addition toC．on account of D．regardless of5．These days the government has issued several economic policies thatwill________ the growth of manufacturing industry.A. accelerateB. accomplishC. accumulateD. approve6．________that you are chosen as a volunteer at the Olympic Games，whatwill you do?A．Assumed B．To assumeC．Assuming D．To be assumed7．—Any information about your son?—No.If only I________those tough words to him.A．didn't say B．hadn't saidC．shouldn't have said D．couldn't have said8．He says whatever he thinks, ________ other people's feelings.A. not to mentionB. apart fromC. regardless ofD. in spite9．George returned after the war, only ________ that his wife had left him.A. to be toldB. tellingC. being toldD. told10．________，we must expect changes to be made in our system of teaching.A．Looking around B．Looking aheadC．Watching out D．Seeing around11．—I am________endless examinations.—Cheer up，David.Keep on until the college entrance examination ends.A．caught up with B．come up withC．fed up with D．put up with12．Tom is said ________ a new computer program recently，but I don't know when he'll finish it.A．to design B．to be designingC．to have been designing D．to have designed13．The residents in the neighborhood all________the government's decision to close the small dye factory.A．deleted B．identifiedC．interrupted D．applauded14．—I'm going to Appleby tomorrow.—________！ I'm going up there，too.A．What a coincidence B．Good luckC．Congratulations D．Good chance15．All these trees are over 800 years old, some ________ back to 1，000 years ago.A. datingB. datedC. dateD. to dateⅡ.阅读理解A[2012·山东卷]One of the greatest contributors to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possible and would give not only the definition but also the history of the word and quotations(引文)showing how it was used.This was a huge task, so Murray had to find volunteers from Britain, the United States, and the British colonies to search every newspaper, magazine, and book ever written in English. Hundreds of volunteers responded, including William Chester Minor. Dr. Minor was an American surgeon who had served in the Civil War and was now living in England. He gave his address as “Broadmoor, Crowthorne, Berkshire，” 50 miles from Oxford.Minor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray. Over the next 17 years, he became one of the staff's most valued contributors.But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897, Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a booklined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum(精神病院)for the Criminally Insane.Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10，000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds.In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend.Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414，825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient.16. According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary________．A. came out before Minor diedB. was edited by an American volunteerC. included the English words invented by MurrayD. was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary17. How did Dr. Minor contribute to the dictionary?A. He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers.B. He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Murray.C. He provided a great number of words and quotations.D. He went to England to work with Murray.18. Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?A. He was shut in an asylum.B. He lived far from Oxford.C. He was busy writing a book.D. He disliked traveling.19. Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because________．A. they both served in the Civil WarB. they had a common interest in wordsC. Minor recovered with the help of MurrayD. Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor20. Which of the following best describes Dr. Minor?A. Brave and determined.B. Cautious and friendly.C. Considerate and optimistic.D. Unusual and scholarly.21. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The history of the English language.B. The friendship between Murray and Minor.C. Minor and the first Oxford English Dictionary.D. Broadmoor Asylum and its patients.BIn a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States，many Americans are turning to Japan，a country of high academic achievement and economic success，for possible answers.However，the answers provided by Japanesepreschools are not the ones Americans expected to find.In most Japanese preschools，surprisingly little stress is put on academic instruction.In one investigation(调查)，300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers，child development specialists，and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education.Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents(答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools.On the contrary，over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices.To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond，Japanese schools do not teach reading，writing，and mathematics，but rather skills such as persistence(毅力)，concentration，and the ability to function as a member of a group.The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education，91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their t op three reasons for a society to have preschools.Sixtytwo percent of the more individually oriented(强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices.A stress on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into primary school education.Like in America，there is diversity(多样性) in Japanese early childhood education.Some Japanese kindergartens have clear aims，such as early musical training or potential development.In large cities，some kindergartens are attached to universities that have primary and middle schools.Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a universitybased program，it will increase the children's chances of eventually being admitted to toprated schools and universities.Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing(智力化) in some Japanese kindergartens.22．We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________．A．Japanese parents pay more attention to preschool education than American parentsB．Japan's economic success is the result of its scientific achievements C．Japanese preschool education attaches greater importance to academic instructionD．Japan's higher education is better than theirs23．In Japan's preschool education，the focus is on ________．A．preparing children academicallyB．developing children's interests in musicC．discovering children's potentialD．shaping children's character24．Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________．A．lighten children's study loadB．encourage children's creativityC．broaden children's viewsD．enrich children's knowledge25．Why do some Japanese parents send their children to universitybased kindergartens?A．They can have no problems in their future studies.B．They can have clear aims in life.C．They can succeed in developing in every way.D．They can have better chances of getting a firstrate education.Ⅲ.书面表达假如你是李华，你校学生会于2013年2月15日下午举行“校园书市(a campus book fair)”活动。
2020届一轮复习人教版选修八Unit5单元综合测试英语试卷(18页word版含有听力及答案解析)
2020届一轮复习人教版选修八Unit5单元综合测试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do tomorrow?A. See a movie.B. Visit a friend.C. Work on her project.2. When is the woman leaving for the airport?A. At around 8:30.B. At around 9:00.C. At around 11:00.3. What can we know about the woman?A. Reading books is her greatest interest.B. She is fond of various kinds of books.C. Love stories are to her taste now.4. What does the man think of repairing the air conditioner?A. The parts are hard to find.B. He can handle it without difficulty.C. It will cost him more time than repairing the printer.5. What are the speakers discussing?A. A sport.B. The man’s brother.C. A composition.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
【名师伴你行】高考英语一轮复习 unit5 meeting your ancestors课时作业 新人教版选修8
课时作业(四十) Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors Ⅰ.用所给词的适当形式填空1.They questioned the________(accurate) of the information in the files.2.This is an old vase________(date) back to the Ming Dynasty.3.We should________(analysis) the problem so that we can solve it.4.Some of the workers were exposed to________(radioactive)．5.The river forms the________(divide) between the old and new parts of the city.6.The police made a________(system) search of the building.7.My desk isn't always this________(mess)－I've been working on a major project these days and I haven't had time to clear up.8.He got________(arrest) for murdering his neighbour.9.The project was predicated on the________(assume)that the economy was expanding.10.At night，the temperature would drop________(sharpen)．答案：1.accuracy 2.dating 3.analyze 4.radioactivity5.division6.systematic7.messy8.arrested9.assumption 10.sharplyⅡ.完成句子1.Whenever we are in trouble，we must__________________(向前看)and encourage ourselves.2.In the end，I just__________________(厌烦)his constant complaining.3.A new engine would cost，__________________(至多)two thousand dollars.4.They took action to help those people whose village hasbeen__________________(隔绝)by the flood.5.All the people should be treated with respect__________________(不管，不顾)their race，education and wealth.6.I__________________(除了等别无选择)until his secretary comes.7.__________________(要是他们能告诉我……就好了)what they've decided.8.He woke up，__________________(结果发现大家都走了)．答案：1.look ahead 2.got fed up with 3.at most 4.cut off5.regardless of6.have no alternative but to wait7.If only they would tell me8.only to find everybody goneⅢ.阅读理解(2015·贵州兴义一中模拟) Do you want to live with a strong sense of peacefulness，happiness，goodness，and selfrespect？The collection of happiness actions broadly categorizedas“honor”help you create this life of good feelings.Here is an example to show how honorable actions create happiness.Say a store clerk fails to charge us for an item.If we keep silent，and profit from the clerk's mistake，we would drive home with a sense of mean ter we might tell our family of friends about our good fortune.On the other hand，if we tell the clerk about the uncharged item，the clerk would be grateful and thank us for our honesty.We would leave the store with a quiet sense of honor that we might never share with another soul.Then，what is it to do with our sense of happiness？In the first case，where we don't tell the clerk，a couple of things would happen.Deep down inside we would know ourselves as a type of thief.In the process，we would lose some peace of mind and selfrespect.We would also demonstrate that we cannot be trusted，since we advertise our dishonor by telling our family and friends.We damage our own reputations by telling others.In contrast，bringing_the_error_to_the_clerk's_attention causes different things tohappen.Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable.Upon leaving the store，we feel honorable and our selfrespect is increased.Whenever we take honorable action we gain the deep internal rewards of goodness and a sense of nobility.There is a beautiful positive cycle that is created by living a life of honorable actions.Honorable thoughts lead to honorable actions.Honorable actions lead us to a happier existence.And it's easy to think and act honorably again when we're happy.While the positive cycle can be difficult to start，once it's started，it's easy to continue.Keeping on doing good deeds brings us peace of mind，which is important for our happiness.语篇导读：本文为一篇说明文。
高三英语一轮课时作业 新人教版选修8-5
选修8 Unit5课时作业(四十) Meeting your ancestors 会晤祖先Ⅰ.单项填空1．I want to make meatballs.Would you please give me a hand to________the meat?A．cut down B．cut offC．cut in D．cut up2．He________ the pencil and began to draw the beautiful surroundings on a sheet of paper.A．sharpened B．has sharpenedC．would sharpen D．was sharpening3．Please do me________favor and pass me the cup of________coffee.A．the；/ B．a；/C．a；the D．the；the4．You should have been more patient________that customer；I’m sure that selling him the watch was a possibility.A．of B．withC．for D．at5．A middleaged woman came________to the bus stop only________the bus had gone.A．to run；to find B．running；to findC．and ran；found D．running；finding6．We must________the weather into consideration first when climbing mountains.A．make B．considerC．regard D．take7．—It’s a long time________I saw you last.—Yes，and what a pity it is now that it will be a long time________we see each other again.A．before；since B．since；whenC．since；before D．when；before8．A society was set up to________the endangered animal and plant life from dying out in this area.A．reserve B．preserveC．observe D．deserve9．Production at the factory was________for two hours because there was no electricity.A．interrupted B．disturbedC．missed D．lost10．The bell________the end of the period rang，________our heated discussion.A．indicating；interrupting B．indicated；interruptingC．indicating；interrupted D．indicated；interrupted11．These days the government has issued several economic policies that will________prosperity of manufacturing industry.A．accumulate B．accomplishC．access D．accelerate12．He was arrested________drunken driving on his way to the football game.A．with B．ofC．for D．to13．The secretary________letters all the afternoon and there are still two letters to finish.A．is typing B．had typeC．has been typed D．has been typing14．He has learned________，no matter what happens and how bad________seems today，life goes on and it will be better tomorrow.A．that；it B．it；thatC．it；it D．that；that15．—Don’t forget to phone me when you get to New York.Just let me know you’ve arrived safely.—I won’t forge t.Goodbye then.—________.A．With pleasure B．Have a nice tripC．Don’t mention it D．It’s very nice of youⅡ.完形填空Mother’s Day was coming，but John had been visiting customers.He was now in a small town just outside a flower shop and he knew what to do.He went into the shop and saw a young man__1__the clerk to sell him some roses for six dollars，but the clerk just explained that roses were__2__.The clerk looked up at John，__3__her head.Something inside of John was__4__by the boy’s voice.John had been__5__in his business，and he looked at the clerk and__6__mouthed that he would pay for the roses.The clerk looked at the young man and told him to get the roses for six dollars.The young man almost jumped into the__7__and ran from the store with the__8__.It was worth the extra dollars just to see that kind of__9__.John ordered his own flowers and made sure that the__10__would include a note telling his mother how much he loved her.He drove away from the shop，feeling very__11__.He caught a light about two blocks away.As he__12__at the light，he saw the young boy walking down the sidewalk.He watched him cross the street and enter a park through two huge gates.Suddenly，he__13__that it wasn’t a park but a cemetery (公墓)．The light__14__，and John slowly crossed the intersection.He__15__and on an impulse (冲动) got out and began to follow the boy.The young man stopped by a small monument and went to his__16__.He began to cry after he carefully__17__the roses on the grave.He stared at the little boy’s heaving (起伏的) body and listened to his crying.John turned with__18__，and walked back to his car.He drove__19__to the shop and told the clerk he would__20__the flowers personally.He wanted to tell his mother one more time just how much he loved her.1.A.begging B．orderingC．forcing D．urging2．A.cheap B．beautifulC．expensive D．special3．A.shaking B．wavingC．nodding D．holding4．A.recalled B．touchedC．hurt D．lightened5．A.influenced B．ruinedC．buried D．blessed6．A.loudly B．silentlyC．gently D．calmly7．A.river B．airC．lake D．hole 8.A.money B．flowersC．basket D．cards9A.surprise B．horrorCexcitement D．sadness10．A.delivery B．messageC．transportation D．transfer11．A.relaxed B．disappointedC．good D．sorry12．A.sang B．waitedC．looked D．stood13．A.remembered B．foundC．discovered D．realized14．A.flashed B．changedC．disappeared D．shone15．A.drove back B．pulled overC．broke down D．burst out16．A.arms B．palmsC．feet D．knees17．id B．decoratedC．set D．grew18．ughter B．angerC．tears D．astonishment19.A.slowly B．quicklyC.carefully D．excitedly20．A.bring B．fetchC．take D．catchⅢ.阅读理解(2010届英语周报第12期)Dear Reader，Today I am going to ask you to support Wikipedia with a donation.Wikipedia is built differently from almost every other top 50 website.We have a small numberof paid staff，just twentythree.Wikipedia content is free to use by anyone for any purpose.Our annual expenses are less than six million dollars.Wikipedia is run by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation，which I founded in 2003.Wikipedia is driven by a global community of more than 150,000 volunteers—all devoted to sharing knowledge freely.Over almost eight years，these volunteers have contributed more than 11 million articles in 265 languages.More than 275 million people come to our website every month to access information，free of charge and free of advertising.But Wikipedia is more than a website.We share a common cause：Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge.That ’s our commitment.Your donation helps us in several ways.Most importantly，you will help us cover the increasing cost of managing global traffic to one of the most popular websites on the Internet.Funds also help us improve the software that runs Wikipedia—making it easier to search，easier to read，and easier to write for.We are committed to increasing the free knowledge movement worldwide，by taking on new volunteers，and building strategic partnerships with institutions of culture and learning.Wikipedia is different.It’s the larges t encyclopedia (百科全书) in history，written by volunteers.Like a national park or a school，we don’t believe advertising should have a place in Wikipedia.We want to keep it free and strong，but we need the support of thousands of people like you.Thank you，Jimmy Wales1．What do the second and third paragraphs mainly talk about?A．Why you should donate to Wikipedia.B．How much the workers are paid.C．How Wikipedia is run.D．How many people contribute to Wikipedia.2．All the following are the reasons for the need of your donation EXCEPT________.A．to keep Wikipedia free for people all over the worldB．to update the software that runs WikipediaC．to raise the salaries of the staffD．to pay the cost of running the website3．What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A．Free access to all human knowledge.B．Human knowledge.C．Every single person.D．A common cause.4．Which of the following is TRUE about Wikipedia?A．It only has 23 workers at present.B．It will run a national park or a school.C．It has got much help from other people.D．It may put some advertisements to earn money.5．What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text?A．To introduce the differences between Wikipedia and other websites.B．To improve the software that runs Wikipedia.C．To make Wikipedia more popular.D．To call on people to donate to Wikipedia.课时作业四十Ⅰ.单项填空1．D 考查短语辨析。
【广东专用】高考英语一轮复习 课时作业(四十) unit5 meeting your ancestors 新人教版选修8
课时作业(四十) [选修8 Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors](限时：30分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空The New York Times published an article recently that shows great regret for the “death of conversation”. It suggests that while technology such ascellp hones, emails, and Internet posting makes us feel more __1__ than ever, they're also driving us away from people around us.Users get final connectivity at the price of __2__ facetoface conversation. Sherry Turkle, author of the article in The New York Times says people are __3__ to a different way of being “alone together”．Actually, __4__ text messages or writing microblogs allows us to __5__ thoughts.But bits and pieces of online cannot __6__ a “real conversation”. Lan Guo, 19, a freshman English major from Changsha University, said that she would like to hear people's tone of voice and see their faces in a(n) __7__. “The give and take of ideas in a conversation sharpens our minds.”she said. She also mentions that __8__ ourselves in mobile technology reduces our chance of starting conversations with strangers and __9__ people.Turkle mentioned the popular __10__ of “I share, therefore I am” amongthis generation. Liu Xuan, a young writer from Taiwan and psychology graduate from Harvard University, thinks it's a mindset adopted by most young people. They are so busy creating or polishing their online persona (网络人格) that they forget how to live a (n) __11__ life. For example, They may __12__ more about blogging about attending a party rather than enjoying being there.__13__， experts remind us that it's unfair to blame mobile technology. Chen Chen, a sociology expert at China Youth & Children Research Center, points out that it is still owners of gadgets, such as cellphones and tablets, who're avoiding personal __14__. We take advantage of these devices to hide ourselves from others. Texting messages or calling may be a(n) __15__ to avoid contactwith others, such as having eye contact. “Only by strengthening conversationcan we understand each other. Simply throwing away the mobile gadgets is not a solution.”she said.1．A.received B．sharedC．connected D．respected2．A.having B．riskingC．sacrificing D．sharing3．A.related B．committedC．devoted D．accustomed4．A.sending B．gettingC．reading D．taking5．A.change B．exchangeC．deliver D．raise6．A.indicate B．replaceC．cover D．involve7．A.conversation B．computerC．party D．Internet8．A.abandoning B．joiningC．burying D．attaching9．A.interviewing B．introducingC．knowing D．meeting10．A.feeling B．conceptC．fact D．truth11．A.colorful B．interestingC．real D．meaningful12．A.worry B．care C．ask D．debate13．A.Therefore B．AltogetherC．Instead D．However14．rmation B．spaceC．contact D．management15．A.approach B．sourceC．result D．excuseⅡ.阅读理解AEdward Wilson is America's, if not the world's, leading naturalist. In The Future of Life, he takes us on a tour of the world's natural resources. How are they used? What has been lost? What remains and is it able to continue with the present speed of use? Wilson also points out the need to understand fully the biodiversity(生物多样性)of our earth.Wilson begins with an open letter to the pioneer in environment protection, Henry David Thoreau. He compares today's Walden Pond with that of Thoreau's day. Wilson will use such comparisons for the rest of the book. The problem is clear: man has done great damage to his home over the years.Can the Earth, with human help, be made to return to biodiversity levels that will be able to support us in the future?Biodiversity, Wilson argues, is the key to settling many problems the Earth faces today. Even our agricultural crops can gain advantages from it. A mere hundred species(物种) are the basis of our food supply, of which but twenty carry the load. Wilson suggests changing this situation by looking into ten thousand species that could be made use of, which will be a way to reduce the clearing of the natural homes of plants and animals to enlarge farming areas.At the end of the book, Wilson discusses the importance of human values in considering the environment. If you are to continue to live on the Earth, you may as well read and act on the ideas in this book.16．What is the purpose of writing the book?A．To call people on to protect the environment.B．To explore the nature.C．To make good use of the natural resources.D．To call on people to explore, make good use of and protect the Earth.17．We learn from the text that Wilson cares most about ________．A．the environment for plantsB．the biodiversity of our earthC．the waste of natural resourcesD．the importance of human values18．How many species are most important to our present food supply?A．Twenty. B．Eighty.C．One hundred. D．Ten thousand.19．Wilson suggests that one way to keep biodiversity is to ________．A．learn how to farm scientificallyB．build homes for some dying speciesC．make it clear what to eatD．use more species20．We can infer that the text is ________．A．a description of natural resourcesB．a research reportC．a book reviewD．an introduction to a scientistB“Beating is a sign of affection, cursing (骂) is a sign of love.”Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times—with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been—but experts say they still ring true.Today, it seems, Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to precollege military academies in the United States in the hope that some tough love will pave the way to success.“Good education doesn't mean letting your child enjoy privileges, especially our boys，” said Song Wenming, an entrepreneur (企业家) in Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang Province. “They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future.”In August, Song sent his 17yearold son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania.And_he_is_far_from_alone,_even_though_it_takes_a_lot_of_money—around_$48，000_per_year—to_send_a_child_to_a_strict_military_school.Statistics shows that an increasing number of Chinese students have been registering with such academies.A few years ago, there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today, there are 28. “All of the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families, some of them were spoiled，” said Jennifer Myers, director of marketing and communications at the school.Song's only son, Song Siyu, had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The teenager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.Now, three months later，he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds, finishing a meal without looking at his food, and making his bed with precision. He can even take criticism, no matter how unreasonable.“The training is hard but I know it is good for selfdevelopment of individuals，” said Song Siyu. “The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character, they are not personal.”But his enthusiasm is not universal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joined the academy this year have transferred to other schools.But for those who stick with it, there is a reward for all the hard work.21．From the second paragraph, we can know the old Chinese saying ________．A．is out of date in modern timesB．is disagreed by rich parentsC．is still worth trustingD．is deeply believed by better educated parents22．The underlined sentence means that ________ .A．Song sent his only son to military school, so he feels lonelyB．Song is the only one who sends his child to military schoolC．there are other people sending their children to military school besides SongD．the fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it 23．Song Siyu got some achievements in the military school EXCEPT ________.A．taking a bath in a short timeB．having his meal with his eyes closedC．taking unreasonable criticismD．improving his character24．How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year?A．10. B．13. C．15. D．25.25．Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A．It's likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.B．Most Chinese parents approve of educating their children by beating and cursing nowadays.C．Song Siyu had no difficulty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.D．Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.课时作业(四十)Ⅰ.《纽约时报》发表了一篇文章，解释了现在的手机、电子邮件和网上发帖等扼杀了人们真正交流对话的机会。
高考英语一轮复习课时提能练40Unit5Meetingyourancestors新人教版选修8
课时提能练(四十)Unit 5Meeting your ancestors课时作业A：基础层面Ⅰ.语境语法填空AQian Xuesen is the founder of China's space science. China's first missile was designed in his 1.messy (mess) and shabby workroom in the Gobi desert. To obtain correct 2.analysis (analyze) results, he and his partners spent many sleepless nights. When the 3.accuracy (accurate) of the instruments could not be guaranteed, he himself invented new ones. Sometimes, he put forward bold 4.assumptions (assume) to help overcome tough problems. The missile was produced after they handled various problems 5.skillfully (skill). People celebrated the successful launch of the first missile with a storm of 6.applause (applaud). The “two bombs and one satellite” are of historical 7.significance (significant) to China, marking a 8.division (divide) of a new era.BThere is a story dating 9.back to the 11th century. A group of poor people got fed up 10.with the cruel governing. They couldn't expect a promising future when they looked 11.ahead. They had no alternative 12.but to rise up against the government. They killed bad officials and took away their properties regardless 13.of the consequences. They gathered in mountains with armed men guarding the mountain passes to keep 14.out the government troops. Though the story has a sad ending, the heroic deeds have encouraged generation after generation.CChina, 15.as is shown by statistics, is making rapid progress in terms of economic growth. 16.Having opened (open) its door to the outside world, it has quickly accumulated a great deal of wealth. The daily living necessities are becoming abundant. Gone are the days when a customer waited in line for hours only 17.to be told (tell) by the shop assistant that what she wanted to buy was sold out or not in stock. Of cours e in came some negative things following the openup. I remember my fellow guys 18.swimming (swim) happily in the river near our school, but it is now badly polluted. If only we 19.had made(make) more strict rules and regulations at the start of theopenu p.Ⅱ.语境短文改错根据P 43课文内容，对下面材料进行修改。
新高考英语人教版一轮复习课后练习第1部分选修8Unit5Meetingyourancestors
第一部分选修8Unit 5Ⅰ.阅读理解(2020年海南省天一联考第三次模拟)An 80－year－old man and his family may soon get a bill for the cost of his rescue an all－night search by rescuers, James Clark of Dublin, Ohio, was found “not moving and exhibiting what appeared to be signs and symptoms on low body temperature to the point of not being able to speak any clear words，” according to a wrapped him in a sleeping bag and carried him out about 1.7 miles to safety.Similarly, in 2015, a family of four received an about 8,500 bill after their daytime hike left them lost in the dark and requiring search and rescue(SAR)．This raises an interesting question: Who pays for the cost when you get lost or injured in the great outdoors?The high cost of SAR missions is what prompted states like New Hampshire to pass laws that establish programs like Hike Safe to hold individuals more financially accountable for their , some people have called for more strict laws to shift SAR costs off say such a move would ultimately make people more responsible, but it’s a controversial idea.“Society rescues people all the time —auto accident victims, home fire victims —and at far greater cost than wilderness hiker rescues.” writes Backpacker.Critics say putting a price tag on SAR can cause people to hesitate before calling for help in emergency Heggie says this isn’t actually the reason why the National Park Service doesn’t charge for SAR.“If an agency such as NPS starts charging the public for SAR costs, the agency essentially has to conduct SAR something goes wrong during the SAR operation, someone can lead to a lawsuit(起诉)．”Both Heggie and Kupper say the best way people can avoid needing rescue is simply by being prepared, suggesting that people research hikes before they go pay attention to their surroundings, pack essential gear and not rely on a cellphone as a survival kit.“The best time to prevent SAR incidents is when people are still at home，” Heggie said.()1．What state was James in when he was rescued?A．He lost his way home.B．He feared to move alone.C．He was in danger of dying.D．He couldn’t express himself.()2．Why do some people support a price lag on SAR?A．To reward the rescuers.B．To reduce outdoor activities.C．To prevent hikers calling for help.D．To make hikers take responsibility.()3．What makes NPS avoid charging for SAR?A．The possibility of being charged.B．The heavy burden of medical costs.C．The difficulty in doing a SAR operation.D．The fear of doing fewer SAR operations.()4．What is the most effective in avoiding a rescue need according to Heggie?A．Packing necessary things.B．Preparing well in advance.C．Imagining accidents at home.D．Taking a cellphone everywhere.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文，主要介绍了谁该承担营救受困游客的救援费用，以及人们对此问题的不同看法。
2020版高考英语(人教版)一轮复习考点规范练40(选修8Unit+5)Word版含答案
考点规范练40(选修8Unit5)Ⅰ.阅读理解Dreams are not just a product of the processing of information that our brain conducts while we sleep.It is from dreams that some of the greatest inventions have become a reality.Take for example the famous chemist Dmitri Mendeleev.It was in his dream that he figured out how to place all the elements on a periodical table.Srinivasa Ramanujan discovered thousands of mathematical equations (方程式) from his dreams.René Descartes,the man who built much of the framework of the modern scientific method mentioned that the basis of the method came to him in a dream.These are just a few examples of how people got the answers to some of the most complex questions from their dreams.Our subconscious mind is constantly trying to give us answers to questions we may struggle with,and many of these answers come to us in the form of dreams.Did you know that an average human being has about 6 dreams per night?However,most of us may struggle with recalling them.There is a very simple exercise that can help you recall your dreams.Before going to bed,for at least 24 days (It takes around 24 days to form a habit),keep telling yourself that “I will remember all my dreams”.At first,you may not see any results at all,but don’t be alarmed by that.Just keep doing it.After a while you will notice that vague memories of your dreams will linger (继续存留) in your mind when you wake up.These may fade away after a while,so make a note of it on your mobile phone or in a book.As you continue to do this,you will notice that it’s not just one dream that comes back to you but a number of dreams.Now the fun doesn’t just stop there.Try to understand what your dreams mean;see if they apply to some things that are happening in your everyday life.Many of the problems we struggle with have already been solved in our amazing mind.It is all locked away in our subconsciousness waiting to be discovered.These answers come to us in the form of dreams.1.The examples given in Paragraph 2 show that .A.successful people often dreamB.dreams can help solve problemsC.famous people work hard at nightD.great inventions are based on hard work2.According to the text,most people have trouble .A.realizing their dreamsB.continuing their dreamsC.waking from their dreamsD.remembering their dreams3.When you recall a dream,you are advised to .A.forget itB.keep it in mindC.share it with othersD.make a record of it4.What can we know from the last paragraph?A.Dreams deserve little attention.B.Dreams can be amazingly funny.C.Dreams should be rightly interpreted.D.Dreams may be difficult to understand.Ⅱ.七选五阅读When you’re in high school,it can be difficult to find a job.You may not have much or any formal work experience and there aren’t many jobs available for teenagers.However,if you’re looking for a job,there are things you can do to help get your application noticed and help yourself get hired.1●Don’t be shy.Tell everyone you know you are looking for a job.Many jobs aren’t advertised and you may be able to get a good job lead from a friend or family member.●2One good way to get experience is to start by working for friends and neighbours.Babysitting,garden work,doing cleaning,and pet sitting all can be included on your resume(简历).●Keep an open mind.3 This is a tough market and you may not be able to find a job doing what you want to do.The more flexibility you have,the more opportunities you’ll be able to apply for.Plus,even if the job wasn’t your first choice,it may turn out to be better than you expected.●Check the rules.There are only certain jobs you can do and hours you can work.4 The minimum age you can work at paid non-agricultural employment is 14.●Write a resume.A resume may not be required by employers.5Even though you may not have much information to include,a resume shows that you’re serious about your job search.A.Start close to home.B.Be always optimistic.C.You can count on the following chances.D.Don’t limit yourself to certain types of jobs.E.But it can help you stand out from the competition.F.These job search tips will help you get your job search started.G.Check the Child Labor Law regulations to see how they apply to you.Ⅲ.书面表达假定你是李华,你的外教Ms.Jenkins约你本周六上午教她制作中国结(Chinese knot),但你因故无法前往,你的朋友韩梅梅将代你去,请写一封电子邮件给Ms.Jenkins,说明相关情况。
高考英语一轮复习课时作业40：Unit 5《Meeting your ancestors》(新人教版选修8广东专用)
课时作业(四十)[选修8Unit 5Meeting your ancestors][限时：30分钟]Ⅰ.完形填空Saving is a skill that everyone needs. Many people—adults included—do not have a good __1__ of saving for the long run.I have been __2__ to learn this lesson early because I have had a grass cutting business since I was 10 years old. Of the money I make I spend about 10 percent and__3__ the other 90.Making sure you save and don't spend too much is a good way to __4__ wealth. Many __5__I know spend all the money they __6__ so it never has a chance to__7__. Young people should __8__that their teenage years are a great time to begin saving. After high school, college is __9__，with expenses such as food and rent. If you can __10__a good percentage of the money you earn as a teen, going to college and buying a house will be __11__. If you are in your thirties without any savings, you will always have to __12___.Many say money cannot make you happy, and this is true. But money can help you to lead a __13__ life.Saving early will mean you will have to work for__14__ years when you are older. It will also __15__you to spend time doing the things that you want to do without worrying.1．A.knowledge B．experienceC．form D．sense2．A.foolish B．fundamentalC．lucky D．grateful3．A.owe B．wasteC．donate D．save4．A.divide up B．build upC．keep up D．make up5．A.adults B．parentsC．teachers D．teens6．A.earn B．findC．receive D．spend7．A.break B．runC．make D．grow8．A.classify B．realizeC．research D．doubt9．A.expensive B．cheapC．boring D．bitter10．A.hold out B．hold upC．hold onto D．hold back11．A.easier B．harderC．impossible D．expensive12．A.survive B．struggleC．tolerate D．die13．A.happy B．simpleC．miserable D．secure14．A.more B．noC．fewer D．longer15．A.forbid B．allowC．advise D．requestⅡ.阅读理解AEdward Wilson is America's, if not the world's, leading naturalist. In The Future of Life, he takes us on a tour of the world's natural resources. How are they used? What has been lost? What remains and is it able to continue with the present speed of use? Wilson also points out the need to understand fully the biodiversity(生物多样性)of our earth.Wilson begins with an open letter to the pioneer in environment protection, Henry David Thoreau. He compares today's Walden Pond with that of Thoreau's day. Wilson will use such comparisons for the rest of the book. The problem is clear: man has done great damage to his home over the years.Can the earth, with human help, be made to return to biodiversity levels that will be able to support us in the future?Biodiversity, Wilson argues, is the key to settling many problems the earth faces today. Even our agricultural crops can gain advantages from it. A mere hundred species(物种) are the basis of our food supply, of which but twenty carry the load. Wilson suggests changing this situation by looking into ten thousand species that could be made use of, which will be a way to reduce the clearing of the natural homes of plants and animals to enlarge farming areas.At the end of the book, Wilson discusses the importance of human values in considering the environment. If you are to continue to live on the earth, you may as well read and act on the ideas in this book.16．What is the purpose of writing the book?A．To call people on to protect the environment.B．To explore the nature.C．To make good use of the natural resource.D．To call on people to explore, make good use of and protect the earth.17．We learn from the text that Wilson cares most about ________.A．the environment for plantsB．the biodiversity of our earthC．the waste of natural resourcesD．the importance of human values18．How many species are most important to our present food supply?A．Twenty.B．Eighty.C．One hundred.D．Ten thousand.19．Wilson suggests that one way to keep biodiversity is to ________.A．learn how to farm scientificallyB．build homes for some dying speciesC．make it clear what to eatD．use more species20．We can infer that the text is ________.A．a description of natural resourcesB．a research reportC．a book reviewD．an introduction to a scientistB[2011·广东卷]In the animal kingdom, weakness can bring about aggression in other animals.This sometimes happens with humans also. But I have found that my weakness brings out the kindness in people. I see it every day when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I have discovered that it makes them happy.From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people, but sometimes I feel sad because those who appear independent miss the kindness I see daily. They don't get to see this soft side of others.Often, we try every way possible to avoid showing our weakness, which includes a lot of pretending. But only when we stop pretending we're brave or strong do we allow people to show the kindness that's in them.Last month, when I was driving home on a busy highway, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry, with some speeding up alongside me, horning (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At that moment，I decided to do something I had never done in twenty－four years of driving. I put on the car flashlights and drove on at a really low speed.No more angry shouts and no more horns!When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to the other drivers, “I have a problem here. I am weak and doing the best I can.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldn't get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, knowing the driver in front of them was in some way weak.Sometimes situations call for us to act strong and brave even when we don't feel that way. But those are few and far between. More often, it would be better if we don't pretend we feel strong when we feel weak or pretend that we're brave when we're scared.21．The author has discovered that people will feel happy when ________.A．they offer their helpB．they receive others' helpC．they feel others' kindnessD．they show their weakness22．The author feels sad sometimes because ________.A．he has a soft heartB．he relies much on othersC．some people pretend to be kindD．some people fail to see the kindness in others23．What did the other drivers do when they saw the flashlights?A．They speeded up to pass.B．They waited with patience.C．They tried their best to help.D．They put on their flashlights too.24．In this passage, the author advises us to ________.A．handle problems by ourselvesB．accept help from othersC．admit our weaknessD．show our bravery25．Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A．A Wheelchair Experience.B．Weakness and Kindness.C．Weakness and Strength.D．A Driving Experience.答案课时作业(四十)Ⅰ.1.D名词辨析。
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