2018_2019学年高中英语Module2HighlightsofMySeniorYear课下能力提升（六）外研版.docx

课下能力提升(六).根据提示写出单词的正确形式1The highlight (精彩部分) of our tour was seeing the palace.2I have rented (出租) the house out to a very nice family.3His words will be forever (永远) imprinted on my memory.4Do you think this color suits (适合) me?5American children did less well in maths than their peers (同龄人) in Japan.6Our government has lent an enormous (enormously) amount of money to other countries to help them get out of the global financial storms.7You have to be highly competitive (compete) to do well in sports nowadays.8Two mediators (mediate) were called in to settle the dispute.9The election (elect) was held two weeks ahead of the schedule.10The two parties are looking for a peaceful settlement (settle) to all these troubles.选词填空work as， have problems with， go on a trip， compared with， have fun， at the start of， look back at， tell jokes1Her speech looked_back_at the partnership between the two countries.2My parents want me to take extra maths lessons at the weekend, but I want to play and have_fun.3He worked_as a teacher for two years after graduation.4Compared_with others, she was a lucky woman.5Some students have_problems_with learning language.6Things didnt look too hopeful at_the_start_of the year.7Mr. Wang told_jokes in the journey so that we couldnt fall asleep.8He went_on_a_trip to the nearest seaside during his vacation last summer.完成句子1半小时后我们到那儿，发现工作已经做完了。We got there half an hour later and found_the_work_done.2你把她的地址和电话号码都忘记了真是遗憾。It_is_a_pity_that you forgot both her address and her telephone number.3众所周知，纸是中国最先制造的。Its_wellknown_that paper was first made in China.4他确实告诉过我他第二天要去伦敦。He did_tell me he would leave for London the next day.5他明天让人给修电脑。He will have_the_computer_repaired tomorrow.阅读理解AThe only reason I auditioned (试演) for my high schools play Here and Now was because friends had convinced me. Part of me thought there was no way Id be able to memorize all those lines and still get good grades. Having never been in a play, I was unsure whether I could live up to everyones trust. But the rest of me was excited to perform.Surprisingly, my lines were easier to learn than I had thought. But as opening night approached, we practiced every day. We became stressed and emotionally drained,_forgetting lines we had known for weeks. We no longer laughed at funny parts. Our director was disappointed, frequently screaming at us to get our act together.Opening night finally arrived. When we all stood together to pray for a successful performance, I realized this was what we all had been working toward for the last two months. And thats when I was faced with stage fright. However, stepping into the bright lights, all my fears just disappeared. I knew my lines perfectly and actually had fun. I had no reason to be nervous. After all, I knew my lines! I had prepared myself well for the play. I saw my family, and friends in the front row and smiled broadly before falling back into my character.We finally put on a successful performance. As we gathered for one last group hug, I felt sad I had come to understand my character almost as well as I understood myself. All those weeks were over, those weeks of working together, of failing painfully but somehow knowing wed come through. We had started out as a group of students whose only thing in common was the play and we had become friends. I knew that I would miss it all.1We can learn from the first paragraph that the author _.Afelt thankful to her friendsBhad mixed feelings for the playCjoined the play to get good gradesDwas good at performing on the stage解析：选B推理判断题。根据第一段“Part of me thought there was no way . But the rest of me was excited to perform.”可推断，作者对于参演舞台剧情绪比较复杂。2What does the underlined word “drained” in Paragraph 2 mean?ATired.BExcited.CRelaxed. DDisappointed.解析：选A词义猜测题。根据第二段“we practiced every day . became stressed”和“forgetting lines . no longer laughed at funny parts. Our director was disappointed .”可推断，随着公演日的临近，作者他们压力很大，情绪上也十分疲惫不堪，可推测drained意为“累的，精疲力尽的”。3What did the author learn most from the successful play?AThe power of patience.BThe beauty of performing.CThe meaning of friendship.DThe importance of teamwork.解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一段“All those weeks were over, those weeks of working together . a group of students whose only thing in common .”可知，作者参演舞台剧的经历令她认识到了团队合作的重要性。4What does the author mainly talk about in this passage?AHer favourite hobby at school.BHer efforts in realizing a dream.CHer first experience in performance.DHer understanding of performance.解析：选C主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了作者首次参演一部舞台剧时从开始排练直至公演成功的经历。BFor high school leavers starting out in the working world, it is very important to learn particular skills and practise how to behave in an interview or how to find all internships (实习). In some countries, schools have programs to help students onto the path to work. In the United States, however, such programs are still few and far between.Research shows that if high schools provide careerrelated courses, students are likely to get higher earnings in later years. The students are more likely to stay in school, graduate and go on to higher education.In Germany, students as young as 13 and 14 are expected to do internships. German companies work with schools to make sure that young people get the education they need for future employment.But in America, education reform programs focus on how well students do in exams instead of bringing them into contact with the working world. Harvard Education school professor Robert Schwartz has criticised education reformers for trying to place all graduates directly on the fouryear college track. Schwartz argued that this approach leaves the countrys most vulnerable (易受影响的) kids with no jobs and no skills.Schwartz believed that the best career programs encourage kids to go for higher education while also teaching them valuable practical skills at high school. James Madison High School in New York, for example, encourages students to choose classes on careerbased courses. The school then helps them gain onthejob experience in those fields while theyre still at high school.However, even for teens whose schools encourage them to connect with work, the job market is daunting. In the US, unemployment rates for 16 to 19yearolds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.“The risk is that if teenagers miss out on the summer job experience, they become part of this generation of teens who had trouble in landing a job，” said Michael, a researcher in the US.语篇解读：本文讲述了就业市场不容乐观，并且美国高校缺少有助于学生找工作的与职业相关的课程。5According to Robert Schwartz, _.Athere is no need for kids to go for higher education in the USBstudents should get contact with the working world at high schoolCeducation reform should focus on students performance in examsDteenagers in the US cant miss out on the summer job experience解析：选B细节理解题。根据第五段内容及第六段的“. even for teens whose schools encourage them to connect with work, the job market is daunting.”可以看出答案。6The underlined word “daunting” in Paragraph 6 most probably means “_”AdiscouragingBinterestingCcreative Dunbearable解析：选A词义猜测题。根据下文的“In the US, unemployment rates for 16 to 19yearolds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.”可知，就业市场不容乐观，故选A项。7What can be inferred from the text?AUnemployment rates for US teenagers remain high at the moment.BStudents with careerbased courses never have problems finding a job.CUS companies work with schools to prepare young people for future employment.DHigh school leavers with no practical skills cant find a job absolutely.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第六段的“In the US, unemployment rates for 16 to 19yearolds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.”一句可推出答案。8Whats the main idea of the text?AArguments about recent US education reform.BTips on finding jobs for high school leavers.CThe lack of careerbased courses in US high schools.DAdvice for American high school leavers.解析：选C主旨大意题。文章第一段的“In some countries, schools have programs to help students onto the path to work. In the United States, however, such programs are still few and far between.”点出了主题。.阅读七选五Universities around the country are doing everything they can to become green campuses. _1_， but there are also items that every student can do to contribute to a green campus and an ecofriendly lifestyle.Recycle everything, especially paper!The amount of paper a college student goes through every year is enormous. There are class notes, term papers, student newspapers, graphs and pictures printed out plus countless other random items. _2_， but the way you handle all the paper can really help create a green campus. Look for recycling boxes by dorms, restaurants and classrooms. Use your printer wisely._3_. This is a huge way to save on paper. Also, to save ink, use the low quality setting on files that dont need to look too nice. Lastly, think about what youre printing out. If you can show someone the website on a screen, do it. You dont need to print out.Limit the use of paper napkins (餐巾)Were not telling you to eat cleaner, but were telling you not to overdo it. Generally, a lot of fast food is eaten by college students, which means a lot of napkins get grabbed (拿取) on the way out. _4_.Walk, bike, and limit the use of your car.Most campuses, especially those that are trying to become a more ecofriendly campus, have pretty good publi