高中英语外研版选修8同步练习：module 1 第2课时

Module 1 第二课时.单词拼写1The m_(最低的)temperature in winter in his hometown is up to 20。2Youd better wear a hat，or youll get s_.3In an_(紧急情况)，dial 999 to call the fire brigade.4My parent thought it was_(不正常的)for a boy to be interested in ballet.5Plastics have taken the place of many_(常规的)materials.6It was a_(荣幸)to work with him.7The plane crashed，killing all its passengers and_(机务人员)8She went on a long sea_(航行)9His poor_(视力)disabled him from doing it.10The new_(便携的)computers are going like hot cakes.答案：1.minimum2.sunburnt3.emergency4.abnormal5.conventional6.privilege7.crew8.voyage9eyesight10.portable.翻译句子1不一会儿卡车就出现在一个拐弯和上坡处。Soon the truck _around a bend and on an upgrade.2我们试图阻拦他在暴风雨中外出，但他还是不顾一切地出去了。We tried to _out in the storm，but he went regardless.3他瞪了那些淘气的孩子们一眼。He _the naughty children.4因缺乏确凿的证据，他被释放了。_firm evidence，he was set free.5他出名后，平均一天收到五十封信。After he became famous，he receives 50 letters a day_.答案：1.came into sight2.discourage him from going3glared at4.In the absence of5.on average.阅读理解AMorocco is located at the northwest of Africa and is bordered in the north by the strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea.The Atlantic Ocean keeps the west and the north of the country more temperate (温和的)The country also offers the broadest plains，some of which run along the Atlantic Ocean and the highest mountains in North Africa including the Atlas Mountains.Starting with the symbol of Morocco，Marrakech is a beautiful city that has remained unspoiled by the volume of tourists that flock there each year.One of the finest monuments in Morocco is greatly benefited by this amount of tourism.Actually their high volume contributes in a positive way to preserving one of the greatest monuments of Morocco.Fes is the third largest city in Morocco and is the capital of the FesBoulemane Region.It is separated into three parts，Fes el Bali more commonly known as the old walled city，now classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site，FesJ did and the Ville Nouvelle.Fes el Bali is believed to be the largest carfree urban area in the world.Fes is a splendid place to visit to heighten the senses with the colors，smells and sounds.Casablanca is an enormous city which is near the capital of Morocco and a place where any European would feel at home.Casablanca was made famous by the movie and gives the impression of being a romantic place.Unfortunately like many other popular cities around the world，it is crowded，noisy，and polluted，a far city from the romantic ideal of the film.Because it has the biggest port，Casablanca，the important city of Morocco，has everything that the tourists need.Asilah is a city situated on the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the most stunning (出色的)old cities of Morocco.The city is set along the cliffs which make it beautifully presented and an ideal place to continue adding to its economy by the fishermen.The economy is also reliant on the trading of cattle，sheep and cereal.If you are having a holiday in Morocco during August then you will be fortunate enough to experience one of Asilahs cultural festivals where you can enjoy the lively music and wonderful paintings.【文章大意】本文详细介绍了摩洛哥的位置以及它的几个著名城市的特点。1How many cities in Morocco are introduced in the above passage?A4. B5.C6. D7.答案：A细节理解题。本文的二、三、四、五段分别介绍了Marrakech(马拉喀什)，Fes(法斯巴利)，Casablanca(卡萨布兰卡)和Asilah(阿尔西拉。)2If you want to live conveniently while on vacation，you can choose to stay in_.AMarrakech BFesCCasablanca DAsilah答案：C细节理解题。从第四段Casablanca is an enormous city which is near the capital of Morocco and a place where any European would feel at home.以及.has everything that the tourists need.可看出卡萨布兰卡非常大，各种服务应有尽有，生活舒适方便，故选C。3From the above passage we can learn that_.AIf you want to enjoy music and paintings，you can visit Asilah at any timeBCasablanca is as romantic as what is shown in the movieCFes has been the capital of Morocco for a long timeDMarrakech best represents Morocco答案：D推理判断题。A项的at any time有误；根据Casablanca was made famous by the movie and gives the impression of being a romantic place.可知B项错误；法斯巴利是the FesBoulemane Region的首府，而不是摩洛哥的首都，C项错误。根据第二段Starting with the symbol of Morocco，Marrakech is a beautiful city.可知答案选D。4The passage most probably appears in a_.Ageography book BmagazineCresearch paper Dhistory textbook答案：B推理判断题。本文属于介绍类的文章，A项只是地理方面；C项是研究论文；D项是历史课本，综合全文，可知B项最佳。BMore than 40 years ago，John Williams gave away all of his belongings and went off to the mountains to live the way people lived 100 years ago.For food he traps wild animals，fishes in the rivers，and plants whatever he can.John lives in a cabin he made by hand，out of trees he chopped down with an ax.Though he has no relatives he knows of，he does have a deer he raised from a fawn.The deer lives in the house in the winter and goes with John when he goes into the forest for food.Nobody lives within fifty miles of his cabin in the mountains and John has not been out of the mountains during the entire forty years.One day last year I hiked in to see how John lives.It was like going back in time.There were no roads，no stores，no noise，no pollution，not even a post office.Most notable of all，there were no people and thats just the way John Williams wants to keep his part of the worldwithout people.But there is a paradox in his story.John is an educated man.He has books and nobody knows how he got them.Mostly he reads about his world，the forest，the animals，the plants，and the mountains.He has seen airplanes flying overhead but does not want to know about them.For him，electricity is lightning，not light bulbs，refrigerators，televisions，or washing machines.John Williams is 85 years old and had not had a sick day in his life. He attributes his long life to the fact that it has nothing to do with people and in order that he might enjoy many more years of health，happiness，and solitude，I will not tell you where his kingdom lies.There is no room there for you or me.【文章大意】本文讲述了John Williams住进深山老林里四十多年里过着孤身一人的原始生活，并介绍了其生活的基本状况。5Who lives in John Williams house?AHe and his family.BJohn Williams himself.CNobodyhe sleeps outside.DA group of friends.答案：B细节理解题。根据第一段Though he has no relatives he knows of.可知是他自己。6John Williams house is made of_.Awood BbricksCanimal skin Dold stones答案：A细节理解题。根据第一段John lives in a cabin he made by hand，out of trees.可知他的房子是用木头盖的。7John Williams has lived in his present location_.Asince he was bornBsince his wife diedCalmost half of his lifeDsince he graduated from college答案：C推理判断题。根据第一句话“四十多年前他去了山区”，以及John Williams is 85 years old可知C项正确。8According to the writer，which of the following could John Williams NOT use in his cabin?AAn ax. BClothing.CKnives. DElectricity.答案：D细节理解题。根据For him，electricity is lightning，not light bulbs，refrigerators，televisions，or washing machines.可知在他的木屋里没有电。.短文填空根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When I was a little girl，my mom would say，“Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others.”_1_Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our successes and our joys，comfort us in our hard moments，and provide a mirror for us to learn more about ourselves.Ive always looked at friends as the family we choose.They enrich our lives.As Robert Louis Steven once said，“_2_”To be a good friend or partner，its important to be a good listener.Hear what your friend or mate has to say first rather than jump to conclusions or get defensive._3_When they hear their words repeated back to them，it can help them to realize what they said was not exactly，what they meant to say._4_You know the old golden rule，“Care for others the way you would like them to care for you.”The support of a friend during a tough time could make the difference between success and failure.Encouragement and confidence are the gifts that can help change a persons life.Take care，though，with whom you choose to have close relationship，for they can have a great effect on your selfrespect and life path.As someone once told me“_5_They will either take you up or down.”AI am afraid so.BIt is quite true.CFriendship is the most important factor.DSometimes it is useful to be their mirror.EA friend is a present which you give yourself.FThe attitudes of your friends are like the buttons on a lift.GPatience，sympathy and understanding are also important qualities.答案：15BEDGF.书面表达假设你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Nick将于8月来四川旅游，特来信询问有关旅游景点的情况。请根据下表所提供的要点写一封回信，并表示盼望他的到来。旅游资源许多著名的世界风景名胜，如九寨沟(海子：清澈见底，色彩斑斓)、都江堰水利工程(2000多年的历史，仍在发挥作用)，以及震后重建的汶川地震博物馆等