1、选修八 Unit 4基础回顾.单句语法填空(导学号 02516351)1He has some acquaintance with German, but he doesnt speak it fluently.2The book described the adaptation (adapt) of desert species to the hot conditions.3He awoke to find himself lying uncomfortably (comfort) on this hard, cold floor.4Helen was chosen for the job
2、because she was far superior to any other candidate.5The writers writing style was what people remarked on/upon most at the meeting.6 Fortunately (fortune) , we know how to handle the situation like this.7Most of the students are willing to condemn (condemn) his deed in the class as lack of manners.
3、8If you think you can drink so much without damaging your health, then youre mistaken (mistake) 9We had no hesitation (hesitate) in helping the sufferers when the terrible earthquake hit the country.10Sometimes the couples should make compromises (compromise) with each other in order to live harmoni
4、ously.单句改错(每句一错)( 导学号 02516352)1In term of education, I first thank all my teachers who have devoted themselves to their profession. termterms 2A policeman told me that the shop had robbed last night. robbed 前加 been 3I made an apology that I had taken your umbrella by mistaken. mistakenmistake 4Out
5、of everybodys expectation,she didnt hesitate accept the job. hesitate 后加 to 5My calculation was wrong because I overlook on one tiny point. 去掉 on .佳句写作(导学号 02516353)1这个硬币的质量很好。(be of n.)答案:The coin is of high quality.2我舍不得把这么多钱花在穿衣服上。(hesitate)答案:I hesitate to spend so much money on clothes.3要是双方达不成
6、一致意见该怎么办?(what if)答案:What if the two sides cant reach an agreement?4我懂一点法语。(acquaintance)答案:I have some acquaintance with French.5这兄弟俩决定去大城市碰碰运气。(try ones fortune)答案:The two brothers decided to go to big cities to try their fortune.技能提升.阅读理解(导学号 02516354)The “melting pot” in American cuisine (菜肴,烹饪法
7、) is a myth, not terribly unlike the idea of a melting pot of American culture, notes chef Dan Barber. “Most cultures dont think about their cuisine in such monolithic (统一的) terms, ” he says. “French, Mexican, Chinese, and Italian cuisines each consist of dozens of distinct regional foods.And I thin
8、k American cuisine is moving in the same direction,becoming more localized, not globalized.”American cuisine is shaped by the natural wealth of the country. Having never faced agricultural hardship, Americans dont have to rely on rotating crops, such as the Japanese, whose food culture now showcases
9、 buckwheat (荞麦) alongside rice,or the Indians, or the French and Italians, who feature beans alongside wheat. “That kind of negotiation with the land forced people to incorporate (接受) those crops in to the culture, ” says Barber. And so eating soba noodles becomes part of what it means to be Japanes
10、e, and eating beans becomes part of what it means to be French.So if what we eat is what we are, what are Americans? Well, meat. “If Americans have any unifying food identity, I would say we are a mostly white meat culture, ” says Barber. “The proteincentric dinner plate, whether youre talking about
11、 a boneless chicken breast, or a 16ounce steak, as an everyday expectation is something that America really created, and now exports to the rest of the world.”Every single culture and religion uses food as part of their celebrations, says Ellen Gustafson, cofounder of the FEED Project and the 30 Pro
12、ject, which aims to deal with both hunger and overweight issues globally. “The celebratory nature of food is universal. Every season, every harvest, and every holiday has its own food, and this is true in America as well. It helps define us.”语篇解读 文章讲述了世界各地的菜肴各有其特色,主要与自身所处的地域有关系,美国也一样,也有自己的特色。1Accord
13、ing to the first paragraph, American cuisine _ .Aconsists of varieties of regional foodsBis becoming more and more globalizedChas absorbed a lot from Chinese cuisineDis not as unified as its culture解析:A 细节理解题。文章第一段讲述了各国的菜肴如:法国、墨西哥、中国和意大利的都包括自己的区域性的食物,美国的菜肴发展方向也是一样的,也包含了多种当地的特色。2What has made America
14、n cuisine different from other cuisines according to the article?ARelying on rotating cropsBThe difficulty of planting cropsCThe US melting pot cultureDThe US agricultural wealth解析:D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 American cuisine is shaped by the natural wealth of the country 可知美国的菜肴是由丰富的自然资源塑造的。3We can conclude fr
15、om the article that _ has become part of what it means to be American.Aeating riceBeating beansCeating white meatDeating soba noodles解析:C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 So if what we eat is what we are,what are Americans?Well,meat.“If Americans have any unifying food identity,I would say we are a mostly white meat c
16、ulture, ”says Barber 可知肉食文化是美国饮食文化的一部分。4Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?AAmerican cuisine is healthier than other cuisines.BAmerican cuisine hasnt changed much over time.CAmericans use food as part of their celebrations.DAmericans are quite proud of their own cuisi
17、ne.解析:C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 The celebratory nature of food is universal.Every season,every harvest,and every holiday has its own food,and this is true in America as well.It helps define us 可知用本民族的食物来庆祝节日是世界通用的,美国也不会例外。.阅读填句(七选五)( 导学号 02516355)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How do you stay true
18、 to yourself when youre surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do?Its not easy! _1_ Here are four tips which can help you live a dynamic life._2_ Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter your own and those from people who believe
19、in and encourage you.Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else.Dont fear people._3_ The reason most people dont take risks,or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them.If you want to live the life you truly deserve,you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.V
20、alue yourself and your choices.When you do, others will too.Own the choices you make in your life. _4_ When you believe in yourself,in time,others will believe in you too.Show confidence in your choices,and what you stand for whether others agree or not.Focus on appreciation.No matter what the circu
21、mstances are,there is always something to be grateful for.All successful people ask, “What am I grateful for? How can I improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others? ” _5_ These steps,if applied,will help you transform your peace of mind,lifestyle,and productivity.AFocus on your
22、own talents and strengths.BNever let others opinions guide your choices.CTreat every person as they are important.DWhen you doubt yourself,others will doubt you.EStay fearless in everything you will have to do.FBe thankful to life and be helpful to others,and youll lead a successful life.GHowever,th
23、ere are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.语篇解读 本文为说明文。作者给出了几个如何使你忠于你自己(stay true to yourself)的建议。1解析:G 本段的功能是提出主题。只有告诉读者忠于自己是可能的,才能接下面的句子。由此可见答案为 G 项。2解析:B 根据本空下面的内容可知本段的主题是:永远不要让别人的观点影响你的选择,故答案为 B 项。3解析:E 根据主题“Dont fear people” 及 E 项中的“fearless”可推知 E 项为答案。4解析:D D 项“When
24、 you doubt yourself,others will doubt you.”与下面的“When you believe in yourself,in time,others will believe in you too.”形成对比。5解析:F 根据本部分中的“appreciation”, “grateful”和 F 项中的“thankful”可判断 F项为本题答案。.语法填空(导学号 02516356)My name is Tabitha,a 36yearold mother living with my three kids in West Tennessee. I 1. _ (
25、lose) my job a couple of weeks ago and I am still searching for work now. The town where I live is quite small and finding a job here has proven to be 2. _ major task.Since leaving my last job, I have found that its 3. _ (difficult) to make myself employed again than I expected.I have become a fullt
26、ime homemaker,4. _ (take) care of my motherly duties as well as housework. Apart from caring for my children and taking care of the house, I am still busy looking for parttime and fulltime 5. _ (employ) to help my family financially,6. _ (frequent) visit our local career center and search online if
27、I have very little free time.To be frank, I admit that being unemployed is 7. _ (stress). I usually find myself lying awake at night and wondering 8. _ Im going to support my family if I cannot find a job. In my inner heart, I never think about giving up. Having devoted much effort to my jobhunting, I believe 9. _ will pay off one day.Therefore,I will continue to search until I find one that allows me 10. _ (provide) an income for my family.答案:1.lost 2.a 3.more difficult 4.taking5employment 6.frequently 7.stressful 8.how9it 10.to provide