高中英语Unit1Alandofdiversity_SectionⅠ自我小测新人教版选修8.docx

Unit 1 A land of diversity-Section一、单词拼写1You have difficulty in moving to America，because the rules of i_ are rather strict for the foreigners.2Only a few of them thought highly of the plan.The m_ were against it.3He was e_ as the fortyfourth president of the United States.4At least three military a_were destroyed in the fight.5What p_ of the population of Russia is educated?6I have _（清晰的）memories of him.7The ship passed through the _（海峡）between the two islands.8All possible _（办法）have been tried to save the wounded soldiers.9A sudden _（繁荣）has appeared in the past few years.二、选词填空the majority ofby means ofin additionmake a lifebefore longkeep upmix upby the timelive on,settle in 1Many farmers go to big cities to _.2The police looked into the case carefully and found the thief had entered the house _ a ladder.3If we can _ this speed，we should arrive there in about two days.4I am going to visit my teacher._，I need to buy some articles of daily use.5_ the students in our class are girls.6Please dont _ my papers.7_ we arrived，they had already left.8Some famous singers _ the income from their record sales.9Many Jewish people _ the Lower East Side.10_ the storm stopped and the exploration team continued on its way.三、语法填空1Julia wasnt very convinced about the _（distinct）between a lie and an untruth.2As the market is very competitive，the _（major）of small companies have been taken over.3Today，nearly half of the junior high school students surveyed by the _（minister）of Education said they disliked or hated science class.4After much _（hard），the hero of the novel finally achieved the success that he so well deserved.5Ill give Alfred a box of _（Italy）chocolates I bought during my last trip.6The essay listed the top 100 cities with the largest _（percent）of males in this country.7The host asks a _（Pakistan）movie star called Raleigh：“Do you often go to see a doctor？”四、同义句转换（每空一词）1People believe that Ken is very good at operating a computer.Ken _ _ to be very good at operating a computer.2There are a number of famous statues in the museum，including two bronze casts.There are a number of famous statues in the museum，two bronze casts _.3It is not likely that Henry does it on purpose to tease me.Henry _ _ _ _ do it on purpose to tease me.4Despite the fact that Helen is short，she is an excellent basketball player._ _ _ the fact that Helen is short，she is an excellent basketball player.5It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary.It _ _ that we should hire another secretary.五、单句改错1He earns a living by mean of doing several kinds of work._2After the flood，no houses in these villages still lived._3The old man keeps off the old habit of going fishing in the river near his house._4Made a life by cleaning the streets not only brings in income but also makes her healthier._5By the time of next year，we will finished all the English textbooks._六、完成句子1We can express our feelings_ _ _ _（用语言）2My own problems seem unimportant _ _（与相比）other peoples.3People in that country _ _（遭受）the war for 50 years.4They are _ _（和战斗）the enemy for freedom.5I _ _（被迫）to take a taxi because the last bus had left.6_ _ _ _（大部分的）books now have pictures.7I will help you_ _ _（尽全力）8It will take her a long time to _ _ _（习惯于新的生活方式）abroad.七、汉译英1他很可能来自意大利，因为他说英语时带有明显的意大利口音。（Its likely that.）_2那就是大多数人喜欢看电视而不喜欢听收音机的原因。（That is why.）_3就是在那个时期来自讲西班牙语国家的移民开始增多。（强调句）_4到汽车发明时，对大多数人来说，马车是他们的主要交通工具。（by the time引导状语从句）_5人们相信约百分之六十的妇女在生完孩子后会返回去工作。（Its believed that.）_八、阅读理解Make some noise on May 7 for Music Monday.People in the US.and Canada will be celebrating the day by singing and playing musical instruments together.Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week，which runs from May 7 to 13.The National Association of Music Merchants（NAMM）organizes the weeklong celebration every year.This marks the seventh year the organization is teaming up with Canadas Coalition for Music Education（CME），the group that started Music Monday.“Its a day to fill the skies with music and bring young people together in song，” CME Executive Director Holly Nimmons said.The CME started Music Monday in 2005.It is held every year on the first Monday of May.It was created to help people realize the importance of music education programs in schools and in communities.The day also celebrates the benefits of playing music for people of all ages.NAMM researches the effects of music on children.They found that playing music has positive effects on thinking skills and on confidence.It also teaches selfdiscipline（自律）and helps kids bond with their peers（同龄人）“Learning musical skills can also help in your studies of other subjects，such as math，reading and language，” Lora Bodmer，who works at NAMM，said.Their studies show that music can also help people form friendships and connect with different groups.Nimmons says anyone can join in on the day，not just those who are musically gifted.“I think that we all have the music in us，and its a matter of confidence，” she said.“Sing with other people or beat drumsjust enjoy the music.”Participants can turn on the radio to join the fun.Each year a song is assigned to Music Monday.This year the song is “Tomorrow Is Coming” by Luke Doucet.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation（CBC）will be playing the tune at 1 pm.Eastern Time.People across North America will play or sing the song at the exact same time.The performance is meant to connect people through melody（旋律）More than 700,000 students took part in the concert last year.Schools，afterschool programs，organizations，groups and individuals throughout the US.and Canada can all participate in Music Monday.Students who would like to share in the celebration should let their teachers or organization leaders know.But NAMM also encourages people to pick up any instrument and play anytime on the day.1What can we learn about Music Monday?ANational Wanna Play Music Week begins on Music Monday.BPeople cant sing every day except on Music Monday.CMusic Monday will last at least seven days.DStudents can enjoy music on Music Monday freely.2The purpose of National Wanna Play Music Week is to _.Aadvise young people to learn musicBhelp students to learn music betterCget schools and communities closely unitedDcall on people to pay more attention to music education3Which of the following may be the benefit of music to kids?AKids can get rid of many bad habits.BKids are most likely to do well in their lessons.CKids would like to play with other friends more.DKids will get on well with their parents at home.4What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us?AHow people will celebrate Music Monday.BWhat students should do on Music Monday.CWhy a theme song is chosen for Music Monday.DWhere the celebration of Music Monday will be held.参考答案一、1答案：immigration 2答案：majority 3答案：elected4答案：aircraft 5答案：percentage 6答案：distinct7答案：strait 8答案：means 9答案：boom 二、1答案：make a life 2答案：by means of 3答案：keep up4答案：In addition 5答案：The majority of 6答案：mix up7答案：By the time 8答案：live on 9答案：settled in10答案：Before long三、1答案：distinction 2答案：majority 3答案：Ministry4答案：hardship 5答案：Italian 6答案：percentage7答案：Pakistani四、1答案：is believed 2答案：included 3答案：is not likely to4答案：In spite of 5答案：struck me五、1答案：meanmeans 2答案：lived后加on 3答案：offup4答案：MadeMaking 5答案：finished 前加have六、1答案：by means of words2答案：compared with3答案：suffered from4答案：fighting against5答案：was forced6答案：A large percentage of7答案：by every means8答案：make a life七、1答案：Its likely that he is from Italy，because he speaks English with a distinct Italian accent.2答案：That is why the majority of p