A land of diversity(選修8Unit 1)【短文語法填空】閱讀下面短文,在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。A game of “catch” is just two people 1.(throw) a ball back and forth.They might have baseball 2.(glove),or they might use their hands.In fact,playing catch is part of baseball practice 3.(make) you get used to using a ball and a pair of gloves.But any American kid will tell you its much more than that.Playing catch is a time for kids to be 4. their fathers.Its a time when theres nothing to worry about besides catching a ball.Its a time when words move as 5.(smooth) as the ball itself,back and forth,easy and relaxing.Its 6. excuse to spend time together.When you ask some adults to talk about the 7.(wonder) memories of their dads,they nearly always say something about playing catch.Why?8.(probable) because dads are usually very busy with their work.A catch game is a time 9. is only for one thing.This is a time when a kid has his or her dads attention.There 10.(be) no work,no phone and no other people around to take your dad away from you.Your dad is all yours when you play the game with him.答案1.throwing2.gloves3.to make4.with5.smoothly6.an7.wonderful8.Probably9.which/that10.is.閱讀理解AIn the fifteenth century Italy had no single ruler.Instead it was a collection of independent states,known as “city states” because each one was run by a central city such as Florence.Some were small;some were large.Most states had their own government,laws and money.During the Middle Ages,five city states became very rich and powerful.For example,Venice became rich from its trade with the Far East,the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe.Banks in Florence lent money to businesses and governments all over Europe.There was great petition between the city stateswhich led to regular warsand between the families which ruled them.The city states also peted with each other to build the grandest or tallest buildings.Lets look in detail at one cityFlorence.In 1400 Florence was one of the largest cities in Italy.It was the centre of a rich trade in wool and cloth.One-third of the workers in Florence worked in the wool trade.The most powerful family in Florence was the Medici family,who had made their money through banking.The most famous member of the family was Lorenzo de Medici who ruled the city between 1469 and 1492.The other powerful people who had influence in Florence were the members of the guilds (行業(yè)協(xié)會(huì)).Craftsmen such as carpenters each had their own guild.If you were a member of a guild and over 25 years old then you could be involved in governing the city.The rulers of Florence wanted their city to be impressive and famous.The Medici collected books and built a huge library to house them.They spent money on renovating (修復(fù)) old buildings and putting up new ones.They built a splendid palace and employed painters and sculptors to decorate it.Some of the best and most famous artists were brought to work in Florence.1.What do we know about the city states?A.They ruled themselves.B.They were made up of five cities.C.They didnt trade with each other.D.They disappeared during the Middle Ages.2.The relationship between the city states can be described as .A.strongB.inflexibleC.unfriendlyD.cooperative3.According to the text,the Medici family .A.created their own guildB.contributed a lot to FlorenceC.was the single ruler of FlorenceD.became rich through doing woodwork4.Why did some artists go to Florence?A.Because there was great demand for art in Florence.B.Because there were many famous artists in Florence.C.Because Florence was well-known for its art trade.D.Because other cities had no interest in art.B(2016廣東五校協(xié)作體第一次聯(lián)考)Wele to Adventureland!Everyone loves Adventureland!The parks and exhibitions were built for you to explore,enjoy,and admire their wonders.Every visit will be an unforgettable experience.You will go away enriched,longing to e back.What are you going to do this time?The Travel PavilionExplore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.Visit the Amazon jungle village,the Turkish market,the Tai floating market,the Berber mountain house and others.Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives,and things they make.You can try making a carpet,making nets,fishing.The Future TowerThis exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then.Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator(模擬裝置)for the journey to Mars!The Nature ParkThis is not really one park but several.In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers:see lions,giraffes,elephants in the wild.Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales.And then there is still the Aviary to see.The PyramidThis is the center of Adventureland.Run out of films,need some postcards and stamps?For all these things and many more,visit our underground shopping center.e here for information and ideas too.5.The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors .A.realize the importance of travelingB.bee familiar with mountain countriesC.learn something about different places in the worldD.learn how to make things such as fishing nets6.If you are interested in knowing about what peoples life in the future will be like,you may visit .A.the Travel PavilionB.the Future TowerC.the Safari ParkD.the Pyramid7.If you want to get a toy lion to take home,where will you most likely go?A.The Travel Pavilion.B.The Nature Park.C.The Future Tower.D.The Pyramid.CSales RepresentativeImmediate HiringDo you like meeting new people? Do you enjoy closing deals every day? Are you looking for a dynamic and high energy industry? THIS COULD BE THE CAREER(職業(yè))FOR YOU!Fast Growing and Very Successful Credit Card Processor is looking for a dynamic outside salesperson to sell credit products and check processing services in the local area.What we need you to do：Attend 35 appointments dailySell into smallsized to middlesized businesses.Work closely with the sales manager in Dallas TX(by phone)Have the ability to manage paperworkWe offer：Medical benefits eligibility(資格)after 90 daysOne of the strongest pensation programs in the industryMonthly bonusesA jump start bonus of up to $750Successful applicants often have experience in customer services，inside sales，outside sales，sales support，management roles，or other customerfacing positions.We are an equal opportunity employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race，religion，color，sex，age, national origin or disability.Please reply with a resume today!There is a difference.Experience Great Work！We have been servicing North East Ohio for more than 20 years with offices located in Akron，Canton，Lakewood，Streetsboro and Wadsworth.Apply online at .greatwork.cc and make a call to our Lakewood location to discuss our great career opportunity at 4406630050.1According to the text，the sales representative the pany is looking for should _.Asell into big businessesBbe able to manage paperworkCmeet over 5 customers each dayDsee the sales manager in Dallas TX frequently2If hired，you can _.Areceive a monthly salary of $750Bget a special customerfacing positionCenjoy a strong pensation programDgain medical benefits eligibility within 90 days3Which of the following can help you apply successfully?AThe experience in shopping.BThe experience in management.CThe experience of using a credit card.DThe experience of talking with a sales manager.【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇招聘廣告，招聘銷售代表。文章詳細(xì)介紹了工作內(nèi)容、工作待遇、應(yīng)聘者所需條件等。1B考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)文中的“Have the ability to manage paperwork”可知，該職位需要銷售代表有處理文書工作的能力，故B項(xiàng)正確。A項(xiàng)與文中的“Sell into smallsized to middlesized businesses”相悖；根據(jù)文中的“Attend 35 appointments daily”可知，每天要接觸3到5名客戶，而不是超過5名，故C項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤；根據(jù)文中的“Work closely with the sales manager”可知，D項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤。2C考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)文中的“One of the strongest pensation programs in the industry”可知，該職位可以享受業(yè)內(nèi)非常強(qiáng)大的補(bǔ)償金項(xiàng)目，故C項(xiàng)正確。根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容可知，啟動(dòng)獎(jiǎng)金最高是750美元，而不是月薪750美元，故A項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤；根據(jù)文中的“Successful applicants often.customerfacing positions”可知，B項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤；D項(xiàng)錯(cuò)在90天以內(nèi)，與文中的“Medical benefits eligibility(資格)after 90 days”的表述不符。3B考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)文中的“Successful applicants often have experience in customer services，inside sales，outside sales，sales support，management roles，or other customerfacing positions”可知，該崗位需要管理經(jīng)驗(yàn)，故B項(xiàng)正確。.七選五閱讀How to Love Your MondaysI used to spend the second half of Sunday dreading Monday morning.1 But now I am definitely in the “I Love Mondays” camp.Heres what Ive found that works:Start Monday morning with your Sunday night routine.When you get ready to exercise,you warm up first.2 Get everything you need for the morning ready to go.Then consider a special “Sunday Night Only” winding down ritual (固定方式).It might be tea and a favorite TV show,or a long hot bath.Whatever it is,enjoy this Monday morning warm-up,and consider turning in a little earlier than youre used to.3 Turning in a little early Sunday night can help with getting up a little early Monday morning.When you have a little extra time in the morning,you can gently settle into the day and keep that weekend feeling of ease as you start your new week.Find a theme for the week.Every Monday,I post an inspiring quote or saying on the wall.These are intentional!Each week,as part of my Sunday night winding down time,I consider what Id like to focus on in the ing week,and look for a quote thats a good fit to reinforce (加強(qiáng)) it.4Look at the weeks tasks as opportunities instead of problems.What are you excited about for the new week?5 Whats been hanging over your head undone from last week?Take a look at the week ahead and highlight a few things that you can reasonably acplish.When you are intentionally creating a life you love,Mondays begin to feel like a beautiful new start!A.Get up early enough to start slowly.B.What a waste of a perfectly good evening!C.What problem-solving opportunities do you have?D.Consider Sunday nights your warm-up for Monday.E.Have them in clean,working order and a convenient location.F.It can be a word or whatever inspires you for the week ahead.G.The work is the same either way,but our attitudes are within our control.書面表達(dá)(2016石家莊一模)假定你是李華,計(jì)劃本周末和同學(xué)一起去河邊植樹。請(qǐng)給外教N(yùn)ancy寫一封郵件,邀請(qǐng)她一同前往。內(nèi)容包括:1.集合時(shí)間及地點(diǎn);2.活動(dòng)安排及提醒;3.午餐及返程時(shí)間。注意:1.詞數(shù)100左右;2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫。Dear Nancy,Yours,Li Hua考點(diǎn)規(guī)范練(選修8Unit 1).【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是說明文。文章以佛羅倫薩為例介紹了15世紀(jì)時(shí)意大利的城邦。1.A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中的independent states及“Most states had their own government,laws and money.”可知,各個(gè)城邦相互獨(dú)立、各自為政。2.C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的great petition,regular wars及“The city states also peted with each other to build the grandest or tallest buildings.”可以看出,各個(gè)城邦互相敵視、充滿競(jìng)爭。3.B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段內(nèi)容不難看出,美第奇家族修建圖書館、大興土木,對(duì)佛羅倫薩的發(fā)展做出了巨大的貢獻(xiàn)。4.A推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“They spent money on renovating old buildings and putting up new ones.They built a splendid palace and employed painters and sculptors to decorate it.”可推測(cè),因?yàn)槊赖谄婕易宕笈d土木,所以需要大量藝術(shù)家對(duì)建筑物進(jìn)行裝飾?！窘忸}導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇旅游指南,主要介紹了Adventureland的幾處景點(diǎn)。5.C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“Explore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.”可知,The Travel Pavilion建立的目的是幫助參觀者了解世界上不同的地方。故選C項(xiàng)。6.B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then.”可知,如果你想了解未來人們的生活,可以參觀未來塔,故選B項(xiàng)。7.D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“.need some postcards and stamps?For all these things and many more,visit our underground shopping center.”可知,想得到一個(gè)玩具獅子,你可能要到The Pyramid,那里有地下購物中心,故選D項(xiàng)。.【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是說明文。文章給出了四點(diǎn)建議幫助讀者愛上周一。1.BB項(xiàng)與上文的“I used to spend the second half of Sunday dreading Monday morning.”相呼應(yīng)。2.DD項(xiàng)與上文的“When you get ready to exercise,you warm up first.”相呼應(yīng),且下文的“Get everything you need for the morning ready to go.a long hot bath.”是對(duì)D項(xiàng)的具體說明。3.AA項(xiàng)與下文的“can help with getting up a little early Monday morning”及“.gently settle into the day and keep that weekend feeling of ease as you start your new week.”相呼應(yīng)。4.FF項(xiàng)是對(duì)上文的an inspiring quote or saying的舉例說明。5.CC項(xiàng)與本段小標(biāo)題“Look at the weeks tasks as opportunities instead of problems.”相呼應(yīng),且與空前和空后的句子是并列關(guān)系,舉例說明如何積極看待未來一周的工作任務(wù)。.Dear Nancy,My classmates and I are planning to plant trees by the river this weekend.We all hope you can join us.Here is the schedule.We are to meet at the school gate at 8 oclock this Saturday morning.Since well cycle there and work in the fields,youd better wear casual clothes and fortable shoes.It would be so much better if you could bring some necessary tools.Besides,well have a picnic after the work is done.Everyone is expected to bring their lunch and share it.We may return at around 3 oclock in the afternoon.Would you like to join us?Hope to see you then.Yours,Li Hua