选修八Unit1课时达标检测.doc

.课本回扣和拓展一、课文语法填空Exactly when the first people arrived in what we now know as California，no one really knows.However，_is likely that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago.Scientists believe that these first settlers _ (cross) the Bering Strait in the Arctic to America _means of a land bridge which existed in prehistoric times.In the 16th century，after the _ (arrive) of Europeans，the native people suffered greatly.Thousands were killed or forced into slavery._ addition，many died from the diseases brought by Europeans.However，some survived these terrible times，and today there are more Native Americans _(live) in California than in any other state.In the 18th century，California was ruled by Spain.Spanish soldiers first arrived in South America in the early 16th century，_ they fought against the native people and _(take) their land.Two centuries later，the Spanish had settled in most parts of South America and along the northwest coast of what we now call the United States of _ first Spanish to go to California，the majority were religious men，_ ministry was to teach the Catholic religion to the natives.答案：.it.crossed.by.arrival.In.living.when.took.the.whose二、用约30个词概括课文内容_答案：The most multicultural state with the largest population in America，California attracts immigrants worldwide at different periods due to its climate and the lifestyle，starting from native Americans 15，000 years ago.三、用括号中所给词语翻译下列句子，然后用五句话将这些句子连成一篇短文【连词成句】史密斯夫妇搬迁到一个小镇上继续生活。(live on)_他们很快习惯了新生活。(make a new life)_后来史密斯先生去一家工厂申请一个职位。(apply for )_这家工厂没有接纳他。(take.in)_因为他不能准确地用语言表达他的思想。(by means of )_他只好与邻居合作开了一家小店。 (team up with )_答案：1The Smiths moved to a small town to live on.2They soon learned to make a new life.3Later Mr.Smith went to a factory to apply for a position.4The factory didnt take him in.5Because he couldnt express himself by means of words.6He had to team up with his neighbor to open a store.【连句成篇】_答案：The Smiths moved to a small town to live on.They soon learned to make a new life.Later Mr Smith went to a factory to apply for a position.The factory didnt take him in because he couldnt express himself by means of words.Later he had to team up with his neighbor to open a store.能力培养和提升一、用适当并列连词填空【练习1】(2012广州名校统测三)The rhythm and beat of rap music is essential to its basic structure，_ the strength of rap music lies in its lyrics.答案：while【练习2】(2012佛山质检二)However，the original symbol，the red cross，could hurt Muslim soldiers feelings，_ a second symbol，the red crescent，was used.Both are now official symbols.答案：and/so【练习3】(2012广东名校高三上学期质检)According to Dr.Lance Workman，these people may develop a temporary moral code in their minds that justifies their actions：there are rich people who have things I dont have _ its right that I take it.答案：so【练习4】(2012广东命题专家原创卷三)As we finished one day，paid our dollars，_stayed to talk a bit，we noticed the clothing remaining was being thrown into their skip(废料箱)答案：and【练习5】(2012高考新课标全国卷)You have to move out of the way _the truck cannot get past you.答案：or/otherwise【练习6】(2012高考浙江卷)Mike was usually so careful，_this time he made a small mistake.答案：yet/but【练习7】(2011高考山东卷)Find ways to praise your children often，_youll find they will open their hearts to you.答案：and【练习8】(2012高考四川卷)At school，some students are active_some are shy，yet they can be good friends with one another.答案：while【练习9】She remained silent，_her heart was heavy and her spirits low.答案：for【练习10】Either you come in person，_you entrust someone with the matter.答案：or二、 语法填空(2012广东命题专家原创卷九)What do you remember from your childhood？Do you have a memory of a favorite activity or tradition? We dont remember much about the daytoday routine of _(grow) up，but special events and traditions stick with us and become _(gold) memories.The traditions and memories we bring with us to adulthood _(help) to shape us into the people we are today.Have you ever wondered _ someone who dislikes the holidays had an unhappy childhood？The way we view holidays and family is affected by the way we experienced _ in our youth.You want to make special events and days memorable，_ that doesnt have to mean it costs a lot.My family always went to a popular hot spring _the Fourth of July every year.It was only on that day that we saw some of our family friends.All the families brought something for the picnic! Thirty years _ I can still picture that place，_we had such great fun.Family traditions，_ you are building today，will bring your family closer together and strengthen family ties.【语篇解读】童年时代的回忆和家庭传统塑造了今天的你。解析：介词of后应用动名词形式。答案：growing解析：golden memories“美好的记忆”。答案：golden解析：侧重过去的事对现在造成的影响，要用现在完成时。答案：have helped解析：此处引导宾语从句，意为“是否”。答案：if/whether解析：指代前面的holidays and family。答案：them解析：根据上下文可知，此处前后是转折关系。答案：but解析：此处表示在具体某一天，故应用介词on。答案：on解析：这里表示三十年后。答案：later解析：引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为that place。答案：where解析：引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为Family traditions。答案：which三、信息匹配阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。(2013惠州一中模拟)首先请阅读下列运动学校、中心或俱乐部的信息：ARiding School：You can start horseriding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 am.and 830 pm.(330 pm.on Saturdays)There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.BSailing Club：Our Young Sailors Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification.Youll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid.Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom.There are 10 weekly twohour lessons (Tuesdays 6 pm.8 pm.)CDiving Centre：Our experienced instructors offer onemonth courses in deep sea diving for beginners.There are two evening lessons a week，in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely.You only need a swimming costume and towel.Reduced rates for couples.DTennis Club：Learn to play tennis in the heart of the city and have fun at our tennis weekends.Arrive on Friday evening，learn the basic rules on Saturday and play in a competition on Sunday.Theres also a disco and swimming pool.White tennis clothes and a racket are required.EWater sports Club：We use a twokilometre length of river for speedboat racing，and waterskiing.A beginners course consists of ten 20minute lessons.You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently，but must be able to swim.The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 am.to 4 pm.，with lessons all through the day.FGolf Club：After a threehour introduction with a professional golfer，you can join this golf club.The course is built on beautiful country hills and is open from dawn until dusk daily.There are regular social evenings on Saturdays in the club bar.You will need your own golf equipment.以下是五位运动爱好者的信息。请将他们与适合他们加入的运动学校中心或俱乐部匹配起来。Jack Anderson.Jack works in the city centre and wants to take up a sport that he can do regularly in his lunch hour.He enjoys activities which are fast and a bit dangerous.Margaret Lillian.Margaret already plays golf at weekends.Now she has retired and wants to learn a new activity she can do in the countryside in the mornings.Peter Florian.In six weeks time，Peter is having a holiday on a Thailand island，where he plans to explore the ocean depths.He has a 9 to 5 job and wants to prepare for this holiday after work.Alice Fingelhamm.Alice is 16.She wants to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate at the end.She would also like to make new friends.Lynne Nagata.Lynne has a wellpaid but stressful job.She