1、选修 8 Unit 1 A land of diversity一、单句语法填空1(2017 年新课标卷阅读理解 A)This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice _ (mark) their first visit to the UK.2But _ (apparent) this is only an illusion.3The university is teaming up _ a school in England for the research project.4Dont be taken _ by products c
2、laiming to help you lose weight in a week.5We need to apply_ planning permission to build a garage.6Ive been _ of touch with the old place for a good many years.7Her spirits keep up in _ of all her troubles.8His speech stressed the importance of _ (reform)to educate.9I was in halfway when it suddenl
3、y _ (occur) to me that I had left my ticket home.10What _ (percent) of the population in China are farmers?二、单句改错1They settled down in Canada and made new life for themselves._2After the explosion, every means have been used to prevent the river from being polluted._3Successful people are always ver
4、y intelligent.They can discover that others easily ignore._4The government has taken measures to make this custom live._5A large percentage of this hotels income are from the visitors to the lake nearby._6Having punished by his boss, he was in a very bad mood._7Emerson would always take down new ide
5、as that were occurred to him._8This is believed that hard work can lead to success._9Onethird of the country is covered with trees and the majority of the citizens is black people._10More and more people are concerned themselves with environmental problems._三、完形填空(2016 年哈尔滨第三中学第一次模拟)University Can W
6、aitI was on my way to the library to do some studying for history class.Thats when I saw my friend and her family _1_ on doors.As I was standing _2_ one house, my friends brother walked past me and went to the door of the house.When the resident _3_ I heard him say, “Excuse me, I am _4_ money for my
7、 mom.She needs to have _5_ but we dont have enough money.Could you please _6_ with a donation？”The lady gave him some _7_ and he said, “Thank you so much! God bless you.” Then he walked on to the next house.I could see he didnt have much and I also saw he had been _8_._9_ going to the library, I wen
8、t to the bank.I told her I wanted to _10_ all my savings.The lady in the bank said to me, “But, sweetie, I thought you were going to use that money to go to _11_.” I told her something else _12_ so she gave me the money.Then I walked to my friends house.They had only raised nine hundred and sixtytwo
9、 dollars, which wasnt _13_ a quarter of what they needed.I told my friend to _14_ my money.When she saw it she _15_ straight away it was my university money.The idea of going to university had been a very _16_ one for me_17_ I got acceptedbut she needed the money more than I did.It was this _18_ of
10、money that could save her mothers life.I hope all goes well for her and her family.My love and _19_ go out to them.Leo Tolstoy once said, “Nothing can make our life, of the lives of other people, more beautiful than permanent _20_.”1A.meeting BwaitingCknocking Dquarreling2A.inside BaboveCbehind Dout
11、side3A.replied BunderstandCopened Danswered4A.raising BaccumulatingCincreasing Dmaking5A.health BsurgeryCexamination Dbreak6A.provide BhelpCdeal Dcompete7A.advice BmedicineCcoins Dfood8A.laughing BbeggingCthinking Dcrying9A.Instead of BRegardless ofCOther than DExcept for10A.deposit BdonateCwithdraw
12、 Dcollect11A.university BcompanyCtheater Dwork12A.held up Bcame upCput up Dtook up13A.even BalreadyCstill Dever14A.return BconsiderCtake Dpay15A.received BrefusedCrealized Dadmitted16A.disappointing BdepressingCappealing Drealistic17A.assessing BadvocatingCappointing Dassuming18A.kind BitemCshare D
13、sum19A.imagination BprayersCideas Dstories20A.honesty BkindnessCresponsibility Dcourage四、短文改错(2016 年 3 月湖北省七市高三联考 )假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号() ，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者(
14、从第 11 处起) 不计分。Some of us is having problems with our parents, as they often look for our school bags.I fully understand when we are not comfortable about it, but theres no need to feel too sadly.Our parents check our bags to make it sure were not getting into trouble.They had probably heard some hor
15、rible stories about other kid and think we might do the same.Or perhaps they just want to connect with us and are doing it all wrong.I suggest that we telling them we want them to trust us as much wed like to trust them.五、七选五型阅读理解A new report says plastics are responsible for $13 billion in damage t
16、o the oceans and the undersea environment.The findings were announced recently at a United Nations conference._1_Plastic thrown away carelessly makes its way into rivers and other waterways._2_ After a while, it collects in the sea.And plastic never goes away.Plastic is not biodegradabledestroyed by
17、 bacteria or natural processes.Instead, it just breaks up into smaller pieces over time.The oceans contain a lot of chemical and other pollutants._3_ That means harmful materials may get into our food supply._4_ Human beings cause pollution and they can take steps to stop it.They can use fewer singl
18、euse product containers and throw plastics away correctly.Plastic recycling programs also workwhere old bottles and other plastics are collected, broken down and used to make new products.We could reuse bottles in our households many times if we wish to, rather than end them after the first use.We c
19、ould, when we get rid of that plastic, recycle it and reuse it, which replaces the need for raw materials.The report also calls on companies to improve methods for using plastics._5_ And it calls for information about the way plastic is thrown out or removed from use.By putting a new value on plasti
20、c, industry has a special reason to clean up the environment.But all of the companies must join to deal with the problem.AThen, fish may eat the plastics.BIt asks for them to better measure and direct plastic use.CThe plastic eventually reaches coastal areas and ocean waters.DThe report tells about
21、the harm to sea life and what might be done to improve the situation.EPlastics should be gathered together and reused.FBut people can make a big difference.GIt is convenient to use plastic bags in everyday life.Unit 2 Cloning一、单句语法填空1(2017 年新课标卷语法填空)It had whitepainted tunnels and bright red carriag
22、es，and proved extremely _ (pop) with the public.2His explanation was not _ (reason), so all of us didnt accept it.3Grey decided to move to the countryside and his mother made no _ (object) to it.4The purpose of education is not only the _ of knowledge, it also means _ intelligence as well as abiliti
23、es.(accumulate)5Dont let yourself _ (cast) down by a small failure in the experiment; try again.6(2017 年新课标卷阅读理解 A)One of the most famous theatres in Georgia，the Marjanishvili， founded in 1928，appears _ (regular) at theater festivals all over the world.7His parents tried to persuade him not to give
24、up his wellpaid job, but their efforts were _ vain.8_ (retire) from business, he joins the club for old men and plays chess every day there.9Many people object to _ (keep) waiting.10She could _ (obtain) full marks in this exam.However, her carelessness led to her failure.二、单句改错1(2017 年江苏卷阅读理解 D)We a
25、re therefore not talking about adapting to a new standard, but to a constantly shifting set of condition._2(2017 年北京卷阅读理解 C)The resistant to vaccine has continued for decades，and it is driven by a real but very small risk.Those who refuse to take that risk selfishly make others suffer._3The athletes
26、 years of hard training paid back when she finally won the Olympic gold medal._4Everyone in the village is very friendly.It doesnt matter you have lived there for a short or a long time._5I wasnt blaming anyone；I merely said errors as this could be avoided._6Writing out all the invitations in hand w
27、as more timeconsuming than we had expected._7He is a successful businessman；he owes his success more for luck than to ability._8Large quantities of information, as well as some timely help, have offered since the organization was built._9He has a strong objection to smoke in public places, especiall
28、y with females present._10Mother made a promise if I passed the college entrance examination, she would buy me a mobile phone._三、完形填空(2016 年济南市高考模拟)It had been a nice and sunny day.I stepped slowly towards the edge of the cliff and looked out.The _1_ was wonderful.I could _2_ the gentle wind coming
29、from the coast while watching the brilliant sunset.My dad and I used to enjoy the sunset together on that very _3_.We would also watch the waves crash into the _4_ below.My mother would always annoy us how _5_ it was.I was never worried, _6_ I always felt safe next to my father, who spent most of hi
30、s life out _7_ in his boat.I remember one time on his boat I had _8_ off the back and into the cold water accidentally.My dad immediately jumped off to _9_ me.I would never forget that day, and from that point I knew _10_ would prevent my dad protecting me if I was in danger.As I _11_ there on top o
31、f the cliff, I remembered the times I spent with my dad.I looked down sorrowfully at the urn (骨灰瓮) _12_.My father was my rock, someone I could _13_ when I needed him most.But now he was gone, and I felt sorrowful and _14_.It had always been my fathers last _15_ to have his ashes scattered out at sea
32、.I _16_ the urn, said a _17_ farewell (告别), and then slowly twisted off the lid.The wind started to change _18_， blowing out towards the sea.I looked last time down at my fathers ashes and then _19_ for a moment.Finally, I scattered the contents over the cliff.I wiped away tears, but it was perfect
33、happiness rather than sadness, because I finally knew the man who _20_ so much to me, my father, was finally at peace.1A.journey BconditionCview Dfood2A.see BfeelChear Dsmell3A.spot B riverCfield D moment4A.wind BrubbishCwalls Drocks5A.embarrassing BinterestingCbeautiful Ddangerous6A.because BwhenCi
34、f Dthough7A.at peace Bat restCat sunset Dat sea8A.jumped BfallenCdived Dswam9A.comfort BsearchCrescue Dfollow10A.everything BsomethingCnothing Danything11A.stood BlayChanged Dslept12A.under my arm Bin my handCon my shoulder Daround my neck13A.care for Blearn fromCdepend on Dturn down14A.fearless Bho
35、pelessCcareless Dshameless15A.chance BbehaviorCambition Dwish16A.looked back on Blooked out forClooked down at Dlooked up to17A.silent BshockingCsudden Dstrange18A.speed BdistanceCforce Ddirection19A.screamed BhesitatedClaughed Dcomplained20A.helped BmeantCowed D did四、语法填空 (2017 年广东深圳第一次联考)Is there
36、such a thing as being “overprotective”？I can honestly say that my answer to that question 1._ (change) dramatically (戏剧性地) since I became a parent.Before the birth of my daughter, I taught at 2._ private school, often viewing my students as overprotected, worrying 3._ would happen when they went on
37、to middle schools.Some did fine, and some did not.Some needed constant pats on the back, words of 4._ (encourage) and extra support, which I 5._ (happy) gave.Others were content on their own, needing little or no interaction (互动) with their teacher.6._ for the most part, graduates would go on for hi
38、gher schooling.Id always supposed their parents were overprotective, for they were the ones that still walked their 7._ (five) graders into the classroom and met them at the school gate.Admittedly, I laughed at those parents, 8._ (think) their children would never learn to be 9._ (independence) if t
39、hey didnt let go just a little.Then I had my own daughter.The moment I looked at her little face, I 10._ (know) Id do everything in my power to protect her and make sure she always felt safe!五、阅读理解“Walt Disney World is banning selfiesticks from its theme parks because selfiesticks have become a grow
40、ing safety concern for both our guests and cast， ” Disney World spokeswoman Kim Prunty said.Under a new policy, which takes effect Tuesday, the poles wont make it pass the bag check at any Disney World theme park.The sticks also wont be allowed in Disney World water parks or Disney Quest, a gaming a
41、ttraction at Downtown Disney.Selfiesticks will also become forbidden at Disneyland Resort in California on June 30.The prohibition begins at Disneys parks in Paris and Hong Kong on July 1.Guests will be checked for the equipment during the routine bag check that happens near the parks entrances.They
42、 will have an option of turning in their selfiesticks for pickup later or to go back to their cars or hotel rooms to keep them.Visitors will be told of the policy in locations such as the parking lots and at the resorts hotels.The prohibition will be added to the park rules post on Disney Worlds website.The issue has been building at Disney.Previously, the sticks were prohibited from its rides, and “no selfiesticks” signs were at select rides, such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom.Cast members have given oral warnings to rule breakers.Selfiest