2019高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity含解析新人教版选修8

A land of diversity李仕才*** 阅读理解。

I love to read before I go to sleep.It usually makes me feel calm.But a big part of this depends on what I read.I love to read Oor Wullie and The Broons.Very often I'm smiling before I go to sleep.I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress.Before we go to sleep ，we may run over the day in our minds ，and worry about tomorrow.We also may watch the news on TV，read the news on our smart phones or tablets ，or even answer work emails.But the news is rarely proclaiming（宣告）all the good that's happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we're still at work.All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.Oor Wullie and The Broons are not the only things I ever read at night.I sometimes read novels but ，with the odd exception ，I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it's something that inspires meor is clearly helpful in my life.And even if I do read something mentally stimulating ，when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old Oor Wullie or The Broons for the last 10 or 15 minutes.Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night's sleep.Reading about Wullie or Mawand Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.I'd suggest you find light-hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime ，especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time ，or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day.It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.If your material makes you laugh ，then you may feel even better.Several studiesshow that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain ，it strengthens the immune system ，it's good for the heart ，and it is most definitely good for mental health.It even helps us improve our relationships.And if you do happen to pick up a copy of Oor Wullie or The Broons ，I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.1．What can we learn about Oor Wullie and The Broons?A．They make people run over the past days.B．They are the best books to be read before people sleep.C．They are extremely popular with young people.D．They make people feel relaxed and happy.2．What can we know from the text?A．Oor Wullie and The Broons are the author's favorite books.B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.3．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about?A．What material brings us laughter.B．How laughter affects our health.C．What benefits laughter brings to us.D．Why laughter is good for us.4．What's the main purpose of the text?A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。

2019届一轮复习人教版选修八Unit1A land of diversity单元综合测试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.Where will the speakers go first?A.To a restaurant.B.To a theatre.C.To a hotel.2.How soon will the man have to send the report?A.In four days.B.In five days.C.In six days.3.What does the woman think of Greg?A.He is handsome.B.He is fun.C.He is very tall.4.Why is the man happy?A.He’s got a good job.B.He’s got some good news.C.He’s got a letter from his father.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A party.B.A necklace.C.A dresss.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What is the man doing?A.Eating at a restaurant.B.Doing some shopping.C.Making dishes.7.What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Find a salad bowl.B.Do some cleaning.C.Take some bread.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

选修8Unit 1李仕才考点规范练(选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】The adobe dwellings(土坯房)__1__(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty，what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3__(able) to “air condition”a house without __4__(use)electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat __5__(slow)during cool nights，thus warming the house.When a new day breaks，the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6__ (cool) the house during the hot day：__7__ the same time，they warm up again for the night.This cycle __8__ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures.As__9__(nature) architects，the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly__10__thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.【语篇导读】相比现代化的建筑，简陋的土坯房可谓丑陋不堪。

Unit 1 A land of diversity一、阅读理解。

As my husband，Doug，stood on the busy New York city street trying to stop a cab, I angled the stroller(婴儿车)away from the cold December wind and rain.I knelt down and kissed my daughter on her cheek where veins crept up(静脉突出)the side of her tiny face.Frustrated and wet，my husband gave up his attempt to flag down a cab.I knew the feeling.Just after her first birthday，our daughter Katie was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder.Since that moment，Doug and I felt like runners in a marathon race where the finish line kept disappearing.We knew Katie was running out of time.It had taken months before we finally had a name for the disorder，vein of Galen malformation，but we were told only a handful of specialists in the world were qualified to perform the precise surgeries.Now，as we finally found a brilliant doctor to save our girl，we were trapped in a strange city in the cold rain.Just at the moment，a middle­aged woman pulled over and sai d，“Pardon me？May I offer you a ride？”Before we could say anything，she continued，“It's really no trouble for me.Just get on.”It was then that I noticed her thick Irish tongue，an accent that warmed me like hot soup.We could simply say，“Thanks！Roosevelt Hospital，please，” and settled in her car for the ride.I don't know how she knew，maybe she noticed the veins and asked，“Are you going for the baby？”I nodded my head，choking back a tiny sob.At the hospital we thanked her a dozen times for the ride.The woman hugged me and I noticed her face was wet with tears in worry.She promised to pray for us before she left.After three more visits to New York and two more brain surgeries，Katie is cured.But the voice of the Irish Angel still rang as a constant reminder of atiny ray of light that appeared on our darkest days.1．What were the family doing on the street?A．Watching a marathon race.B．Protecting their daughter from cold.C．Trying to ride a taxi.D．Playing with their daughter.2．What was the trouble with Katie's illness?A．It was a terrible brain cancer.B．It was impossible to be cured.C．It was hard to name the disease.D．Its surgeries were hard to perform.3．Why was the woman driver in tears when leaving?A．Because she knew the girl had run out of time.B．Because she had sympathy for the family's misfortune.C．Because the family promised to pray for her.D．Because there were veins on the little girl's face.4．What's the best title for this passage?A．An Irish Angel in New YorkB．An Adventure in New YorkC．An Angel of Roosevelt HospitalD．An Unforgettable Cab Ride【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

Unit 1 A land of diversity***阅读理解。

To be sure, only children experienced some things differentlyfrom those with sisters and brothers. Many feel more pressure tosucceed. They also tend to look only to their parents as rolemodels in the absence of brothers and sisters.In India, 10-year-old Saviraj Sankpal founded a support groupfor the tiny minority of only children. Among other things, the group does volunteer work to counter(反对) the myth that they are not responsible. “People think we’re treated t oo kindly and ruined, ”says Sankpal, a computer engineering student. “But I’d like to remind them how lonely it can get. ”Most only children, however, say they wish for sisters or brothers only when it comes to caring for aging, unhealthy parents. Britain’s David Emerson, co-author of the book, The Only Child, says that such a person bears terrible burden in having to make all the decisions alone. Emerson knows from experience: After his father died, he chose to move his elderly mother from their family home, where she was vulnerable(易受攻击的) to house breakers, to a new one with more security. “The move was quite hard on her, and she might feel that I pushed her into it, ” he says. “After all, I am left with that responsibility. ”In the future, more and more only children will likely face similar choices. With working mothers increasing, many families are finding they simply don’t have the time, money or energy to have more than one child. As only children become common, perhaps the world will realize that the charge made against them is unjust.【文章大意】本文主要讲述了独生子女在社会生活中所遇到的种种困难和各种挑战, 他们要面对社会对独生子女的诸多偏见。

A land of diversity李仕才***阅读理解。

Fidel Castro was born at his father’s farm on August 13, 1926. His father, Angel Castro, was a migrant to Cuba from Galicia, Northwest Spain. He had become financially successful by growing sugarcane at Las Manacas farm in Biran, Oriente Province.Aged six, Castro was sent to live with his teacher in Santiago be Cuba, before being baptized(洗礼)into the Roman Catholic Church at the age of eight. Being baptized enabled Castro to attend the la Salle boarding school in Santiago, where he regularly misbehaved, so he was sent to the privately funded Dolores School in Santiago. In 1945 he transferred to a more famous school, De Belen in Havana. Although Castro took an interest in history, geography and debating at Belen, he did not excel academically, instead devoting much of his time to playing sport.In 1945, Castro began studying law at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism, and the violent gangsterism culture within the university. Passionate about anti-imperialism and opposing U.S. interference in the Caribbean, he unsuccessfully campaigned for the presidency of the Federation of University Students on a platform of “honesty, decency and justice”. Castro became critical of the corruption and viole nce of President Ramon Grau’s government, delivering a public speech on the subject in November 1946 that received coverage on the front page of several newspapers.In 1947, Castro joined the Party of the Cuban People, founded by Eduardo Chibas. Chibas advocated social justice, honest government, and political freedom, while his party exposed corruption and demanded reform. Though Chibas lost the election, Castro remained devoted to working on his behalf. Social situation becoming worse, Castor soon received a death threat urging him to leave the university; refusing, he began carrying a gun and surrounding himself with armed friends.1.From paragraph 2, we know that Fidel Castro _______.A. had no interest in historyB. performed very well at schoolC. spend much time playing sportD. attended the La Salle boarding school before 82.What is the right order of the following events related to Fidel Castro?a. delivered a public speechb. entered the University of Havanac. joined the Party of the Cuban Peopled. transferred to famous school, De BelenA. dbacB. abcdC. dabcD. acdb3.Fidel Castro carried a gun at university_________A.to catch people’s attentionB.to hang out with friend for funC.to get involved in the political activitiesD.to defend himself against the death threat4.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. the Party of the Cuban PeopleB. Fidel Castro’s misbehavior at schoolC. Cuba’s political situations in the 1940sD. Fidel Castro’s early life and political activities【文章大意】本文介绍了古巴革命领袖Fidel Castro的早期生活和政治活动。

A land of diversity一、阅读理解Vinegar makes salad, fries and dumplings taste better, and you can even use it to clean your windows. And now, according to scientists, it may even the planet’s population survive climate change.Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan found that growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future, worries about climate change affecting the world’s supply of food will be much lower. The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when the plant was placed in drought-like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）—the main ponent of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants, before they stopped giving them water pletely. After leaving the plants for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while the untreated plants had dried up and died.It’s hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. "In the experiment, we targeted the staple foods of the world—rice, wheat and maize—and the basic plant of breeding species, rapeseed（油菜籽）," Jong Myong Kim, co-author of the study, told Popular Science magazine.Kim also told the magazine he’s already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from flower growing panies to amateur gardeners. Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isn’t as easy as just pouring vinegar over them, Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible. "Now we are trying to cooperate with some farmers, and also some panies, to make a method to apply this system, "he said. And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we go away, hopefully this means the end of returninghome from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died.1.What is the article mainly about?A. The world’s food supply will be increased.B. Plants better survive droughts.C. The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts.D. Vinegar could be used to fight droughts.2.It was discovered that acetate can .A. be used by farmers to replace soilB. only be produced by the ArabidopsisC. help plants survive dry conditionsD. be used to improve poor soil3.What are the target plants of the experiment?A. all breeding species.B. wheat and Arabidopisis.C. rice and maize.D. rapeseed and Arabidopisis.4.Jong Myong Kim’s experiment of trying out the method .A. can make people’s trips pleasantB. turned out a worldwide successC. is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD. appeals to many flower growing panies【文章大意】本文属于科普类文章。

Unit 1 A land of diversityⅠ.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Reporter：How important do you think UNICEF is?Jenny：Without the work of UNICEF, many children __1__(suffer)．Many children need the support of this worthy organization, __2__ they would not have the chance of living a good life.Reporter：Can you give me an example of how UNICEF has helped children?Jenny：In many countries children __3__(force) to work instead of going to school. Thanks to __4__ work of UNICEF, laws have been set up to stop this. I know many children born in the Third World wish they were part of a UNICEF project.Reporter：From what you have said, it is clear that UNICEF would not be so popular had it not done so much for children. And it seems that UNICEF has a big challenge ahead of __5__. I would like to suggest that more money __6__(raise)so that you can help more children. Now what do you think is the most important aspect of UNICEF's work?Jenny：Oh, that's a difficult question. They __7__(real)do so many different things to help children. All children should have a happpy childhood. __8__ a child's parents die, UNICEF would have special projects to help the child even if he or she lives in the remotest area. If only there were more people __9__(donate)money to charities!Reporter：Oh, it's half past four! It is __10__ we had only talked for a minute! Well, Jenny, it has been very interesting talking to you!答案 1.would suffer 2.otherwise 3.are forced 4.the5．it 6.be raised7.really8.Should9.donating10.as if/thoughⅡ.完形填空(2018·安徽Do you need it for a__1__reason, such as your job or your studies？__2__perhaps you're interested in the__3__，films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a__4__of the language.Most people learn best using a variety of__5__，but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的)start for many people. They__6__an environment where you can practice under the __7__ of someone who's good at the language. We all lead __8__ lives and learning a language takes__9__. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a__10__. It doesn't matter if you haven't got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes__11__.Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I'm too__12__，” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __13__ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any__14__. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I've also heard people__15__ about the mistakes they make when__16__. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __17__you're much less likely to make them again.Learning a new language is never __18__. But with some work and devotion, you'll make progress. And you'll be __19__by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in __20__ own language. Good luck!【解题导语】本文为说明文，题材为语言学习。

Unit 1 A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解。

“Her grades are fine； I'm not worried about that， but she just doesn't seem tolove learning any more，” Alice's mum said.She's absolutely right.I'd noticed the same thing about her daughter over theprevious two or three years when I'd been Alice's middle school English， Latin， and writing teacher，and I have an answer， right there on the tip of my tongue， to what has gone wrong.Yet I'm torn between my responsibility to help Alice and the knowledge that what I have to say is a truth I'm not sure this mother is ready to hear.The truth for this parent and so many others is this： Her child has sacrificedher natural curiosity and love of learning at the altar(圣坛 )of achievement，and it's our fault.Alice's parents， her teachers ， society at large— we are all supposed to be blamed in this crime against learning.From her first day of school，we pointed her toward that altar and trained her to measure her progress by means of points， scores ，and awards.We taught Alice that her potential is tied to her intellect(智力 ) ， and that her intellect is more important than her character.We taught her to come home proudly bearing grade As， championship prizes，and college acceptance， and not on purpose，we taught her that we don't really care how she obtains them.We taught her to protect her academic and extracurricular perfection at all costs and that it's better to quit when things get challenging rather than risk losing that perfect record.Above all else ，we taught her to fear failure.That fear is what has destroyed her love of learning.1． Both the mother and the author have noticed that ________.A． Alice hates to tell them the truthB． Alice's test scores are not so goodC． Alice chooses several subjects to learnD． Alice doesn't enjoy studying any more2． What do es the underlined word“torn ”mean in the passage?A． pained to choose B． guilty to quitC． tired to manage D．certain to decide3． What does the teacher think of the girl?A． Her academic perfection results from her character.B． She is a gifted girl with spirits of challenging.C． She is perfect in her character development.D． Her academic performance is great.4． What leads to the girl's change?A． A few failure experiences.B． Fear of failing to get good grades.C．Her mother's over-protection.D． Her not being accepted by colleges.【解题导语】本文经过Alice的例子说了然父亲母亲、老师和社会有时会抹杀孩子的好奇心和对学习的热爱。

A land of diversity李仕才*** 阅读理解。

Fidel Castro was born at his father’s farm on August 13, 1926. His father,Angel Castro, was a migrant to Cuba from Galicia, Northwest Spain. He had becomefinancially successful by growing sugarcane at Las Manacas farm in Biran, Oriente Province.Aged six, Castro was sent to live with his teacher in Santiago be Cuba, beforebeing baptized( 浸礼 )into the Roman Catholic Church at the age of eight. Beingbaptized enabled Castro to attend the la Salle boarding school in Santiago, wherehe regularly misbehaved, so he was sent to the privately funded Dolores School inSantiago. In 1945 he transferred to a more famous school, De Belen in Havana.Although Castro took an interest in history, geography and debating at Belen, hedid not excel academically, instead devoting much of his time to playing sport.In 1945, Castro began studying law at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism, and the violent gangsterism culture within theuniversity. Passionate about anti-imperialism and opposing U.S. interference inthe Caribbean, he unsuccessfully campaigned for the presidency of the Federationof University Students on a platform of“honesty, decency and justice”. Castro became critical of the corruption and viole nce of President Ramon Grau ’s government,delivering a public speech on the subject in November 1946 that received coverage on the front page of several newspapers.In 1947,Castro joined the Party of the Cuban People,founded by Eduardo Chibas. Chibas advocated social justice, honest government, and political freedom, whilehis party exposed corruption and demanded reform.Though Chibas lost the election,Castro remained devoted to working on his behalf.Social situation becoming worse, Castor soon received a death threat urging him to leave the university; refusing,he began carrying a gun and surrounding himself with armed friends.1.From paragraph 2, we know that Fidel Castro _______.A. had no interest in historyB. performed very well at schoolC. spend much time playing sportD. attended the La Salle boarding school before 82.What is the right order of the following events related to Fidel Castro?a. delivered a public speechb. entered the University of Havanac. joined the Party of the Cuban Peopled. transferred to famous school, De BelenA. dbacC. dabc3.Fidel Castro carried a gun at university_________B. abcd D. acdbA.to catch people’s attentionB.to hang out with friend for funC.to get involved in the political activitiesD.to defend himself against the death threat4.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. the Party of the Cuban PeopleB.Fidel Castro ’s misbehavior at schoolC.Cuba’s political situations in the 1940sD.Fidel Castro ’s early life and political activities【文章粗心】本文介绍了古巴革命领袖Fidel Castro的初期生活和政治活动。

A land of diversity一、阅读理解。

From young kids to fitness lovers, to those looking for a laugh, or to families looking for a free movie night, Atlantic Station prepares some days for you to enjoy this year.Tot Spot—Each Tuesday morning, Atlantic Station's Central Park transforms into every child's dream playground! From 10:00 am to noon, kids can enjoy games, storytelling, toys, music and some very special things. This event begins on April 5 and lasts through September 27.Wellness Wednesday—Each Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Atlantic Station's Central Park becomes the perfect place to find quietness of the mind and body while instructors lead guests through exercises including yoga and more. Wellness Wednesday welcomes all ages and skill levels. This event begins on April 6 and lasts through September 28.Improv in the Park—Whole World Improv Theatre, Atlanta's premier improv group, has once again partnered with Atlantic Station to bring a family friendly night of comedy to Central Park on the first Wednesday of each month through September. Bring a blanket, relax under the stars and prepare to laugh until it hurts! The hour-long show begins at 8:00 pm. This event occurs on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.Movies in Central Park—Each Thursday night at dusk, guests are invited to bring chairs, blankets, to-go snacks and picnics to Atlantic Station's Central Park. All outdoor screenings are weather permitting, so keep your fingers crossed for no The Wizard Of Oz-type storms! Be sure to arrive early to find a good seat. This event starts on May 19 and occurs every Thursday through July 28.1.Mother can take her kids who like listening to stories to_______ .A. Tot SpotB. Improv in the ParkC. Wellness WednesdayD. Movies in Central Park2.When can you do yoga with an instructor in Atlantic Station's Central Park?A. On each Wednesday at 7:00 pm in June and July.B. On each Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in August.C. On each Tuesday morning from 10:00 am to noon in July.D. At 8:00 pm on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.3.Improv in the Park will provide us with________.A.free toysB.to-go snacksC.physical exerciseD.family comedies4.What can we learn from the text?A.Only teenagers are welcome to join in Wellness Wednesday.B.Atlantic Station sets the dates for guests to have fun.C.Tickets for Movies in Central Park are hard to get.D.Movies in Central Park are shown only indoors.【文章大意】本文介绍了Atlantic Station准备的可以让人们娱乐的几个项目。

A land of diversity李仕才***阅读理解。

Beijing’s Forbidden City is a place full of wonder. From its thousands of rooms to its many beautiful artifacts, there’s no wonder it’s one of China’s most popular tourist destinations.But even more than 600 years after it was built, it’s still managing to serve up surprises. Since it was built during the Ming Dynasty, it’s estimated that the Forbidden City has survived more than 200 earthquakes. And while most structures aren’t made to survive natural disasters, let alon e ones built hundreds of years ago, it seems that the Forbidden City was built to withstand anything.A recent television documentary by UK broadcaster Channel 4 explored the skills of the ancient building’s designers. A group of Chinese carpenters and eng ineers were shown building a scale model (成比例模型) of one of the Forbidden City’s palaces, at one fifth of the size.To show how strong ancient Chinese architecture really is, the model was put to the test. It was subjected to a simulated (模拟的) earthquake of 9.5 on the Richter scale – equivalent to the largest ever recorded quake – and survived. Instead of falling apart, the model was just moved gently during the test.According to experts, the answer to the Forbidden City’s strength, as well as other ancient Chinese structures’, lies in dougong– a centuries-old building method invented in China. This is the name for special brackets on buildings. Despite being held together without any nails or glue, the brackets are perfect at keeping structures together when the weather gets rough.“Dougong design is an important earthquake-resistant feature of classical Chinese structures because the framework changes in shape when under pressure, much like the shock absorbers (减震器) of a car,” according to Chinese National Geography. “Ancient Chinese craftsmen created structures that were both enduring and aesthetically (在美学方面) pleasing using dougong, revealing their advanced understanding of mathematics, architecture, materials, and structural science.”The Forbidden City draws visitors because of its rich history and cultural significance, but perhaps it should add one more thing to its list of attractions: earthquake shelter.1. What is the article mainly about?A.What has made the Forbidden City a popular tourist destination.B.What has helped the Forbidden City survive so many earthquakes.C.The characteristics of Chinese architecture during the Ming Dynasty.D.A variety of building methods used in ancient Chinese structures.2. Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “was subjected to” in Paragraph 4?A.sufferedB.was controlled byC.obeyedD.was affected by3. What was the aim of the test in the UK documentary?A.To reproduce a real earthquake from the Ming Dynasty.B.To discover a long-lost Chinese building methodC.To explain the impact of earthquakes on ancient buildings.D.To prove the strength of ancient Chinese architecture.4. What is “dougong” according to the text?A.A paint that gives Chinese buildings an attractive look.B.A tool used by ancient people to measure earth-quakes.C. Special building parts that keep a traditional Chinese building together,D.A building piece located in the center of a traditional Chinese house.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了紫禁城的斗拱设计帮助它能够在多次地震中幸存。

选修8Unit 1李仕才考点规范练(选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】The adobe dwellings(土坯房)__1__(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the AmericanSouthwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty，what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3__(able) to “air condition”a house without __4__(use)electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat __5__(slow)duringcool nights，thus warming the house.When a new day breaks，the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6__ (cool) the house during the hot day：__7__ the same t ime，they warm u p again for the night.This cycle __8__ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus alwaysa timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures.As__9__(nature) architects，the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly__10__thick the adobe walls needed to be to makethe cycle work on most days.【语篇导读】相比现代化的建筑，简陋的土坯房可谓丑陋不堪。

Ⅰ.阅读理解AA new study by the British government has discovered the mental health of the country's teenage girls has become worse.The survey, which included 30,000 14-year-old students in 2005 and 2014, showed 37 percent of girls with psychological stress, up from 34 percent in 2005. British boys' stress level was actually seen to fall over the same time period, from 17 percent to 15 percent.The report's authors pointed out the “advent of the social media age” could be a major contributing factor for increased stress among teenage British girls.“The adolescent years are a time of rapid physical，cognitive (认知的) and emotional development，”Pam Ramsden, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom, wrote in a recent blog post.“Teenagers interact with people in order to learn how to become competent (有能力的)adults. In the past, they would engage with parents, teachers and other adults in their community as well as extended family members and friends. Now we can also add social media to that list of social and emotional development.”Throughout adolescence, girls and boys develop characteristics like confidence and self-control. Since teenage brains have not completely developed, teens don't have the cognitive awareness and impulse (冲动)control to keep from posting inappropriate content. Furthermore, this content can easily be spread far and wide with disastrous influences.Social media can also feed into girls' insecurities about their appearance, Ramsden said. These sites are often filled with images of people with body type unattainable to the normal person. However, these images and the messages tied to them gradually become societal standards.[语篇解读]一项新研究发现，英国少女的心理健康状况变得更糟；分析表明，社交媒体时代的到来可能是造成英国少女心理压力加大的主要因素。

Unit 1 A land of diversity一、阅读理解。

As my husband，Doug，stood on the busy New York city street trying to stop a cab, I angled the stroller(婴儿车)away from the cold December wind and rain.I knelt down and kissed my daughter on her cheek where veins crept up(静脉突出)the side of her tiny face.Frustrated and wet，my husband gave up his attempt to flag down a cab.I knew the feeling.Just after her first birthday，our daughter Katie was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder.Since that moment，Doug and I felt like runners in a marathon race where the finish line kept disappearing.We knew Katie was running out of time.It had taken months before we finally had a name for the disorder，vein of Galen malformation，but we were told only a handful of specialists in the world were qualified to perform the precise surgeries.Now，as we finally found a brilliant doctor to save our girl，we were trapped in a strange city in the cold rain.Just at the moment，a middle­aged woman pulled over and said，“Pardon me？May I offer you a ride？”Before we could say anything，she continued，“It's really no trouble for me.Just get on.”It was then that I noticed her thick Irish tongue，an accent that warmed me like hot soup.We could simply say，“Thanks！Roosevelt Hospital，please，” and settled in her car for th e ride.I don't know how she knew，maybe she noticed the veins and asked，“Are you going for the baby？”I nodded my head，choking back a tiny sob.At the hospital we thanked her a dozen times for the ride.The woman hugged me and I noticed her face was wet with tears in worry.She promised to pray for us before she left.After three more visits to New York and two more brain surgeries，Katie is cured.But the voice of the Irish Angel still rang as a constant reminder of a tiny ray of light that appeared on our darkest days.1．What were the family doing on the street?A．Watching a marathon race.B．Protecting their daughter from cold.C．Trying to ride a taxi.D．Playing with their daughter.2．What was the trouble with Katie's illness?A．It was a terrible brain cancer.B．It was impossible to be cured.C．It was hard to name the disease.D．Its surgeries were hard to perform.3．Why was the woman driver in tears when leaving?A．Because she knew the girl had run out of time.B．Because she had sympathy for the family's misfortune.C．Because the family promised to pray for her.D．Because there were veins on the little girl's face.4．What's the best title for this passage?A．An Irish Angel in New YorkB．An Adventure in New YorkC．An Angel of Roosevelt HospitalD．An Unforgettable Cab Ride【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解。

Imagi ne this.You are visit ing a beautiful mountain somewhere in thecountryside.Part of the trip takes you up a steep mountain cliff.At the top,visitorscan step out on to a see­through walkway.The special glass floor hangs about1,000 meters above sea level.Sounds excit in g,right?But the n,part of the floor breaks.There is a loud noise,and some of the glass appears to break up.That is what tourists experieneed recen tly duri ng a visit to Yun tai Mountain in Chin a's Henan prov in ce.The glass skywalk had only bee n ope n for a few weeks.The Yun tai MountainGeological Park said there was no reason for worry and that the cracks had no impact on safety.But on li ne discussi ons about this in cide nt show some people were of a differe nt opinion.Glass skywalks have become popular in many of China's tourist areas.But critics say Chi na has an issue with poor tech no logy and poor crowd con trol.People joked online that the setting up of these glass walkways and skyways are not clear.Others are saying that this is nothing to laugh about.One comment on the social media site Weibo said, “ This is no joke.Tourism is tak ing your life in your own han ds.No moreof these glass walkways.Just too scary. ”The New York Times reported that a story about the glass crack ing appearedon the social media site Weibo.A tourist claimed that a piece of glass broke and people began shouting“it's really broken,really broken. ” This person then said people bega n running and push ing people in front of them.The Yuntai Mountain officials said the cracks were not serious.The officials said that to make sure people feel 100 percent safe,they have decided to close the walkway temporarily until repairs are made.1. What is unique about the walkway?A. It is strong enough to walk on.B. It hangs high about sea level.C. It lies high on the mountain.D. It is made of glass.2. What happened to the glass walkway built in Yuntai Mountain?A. Some part of it broke.B. It broke up with a loud noise.C. Part of the floor fell off.D. It hurt some tourists on it.3. How did the Yuntai Mountain Geological Park think of its present glass walkway?A. Dangerous.B. Safe.C. Worrying.D. Interesting.4. How will the park deal with its glass walkway?A. Rebuild it.B. Remove it.C. Have it repaired.D. Leave it as it is.参考答案： 1.D; 2.A; 3.B; 4.C 解析： 1.[ 细节理解题。

Unit 1 A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解。

Thanks to the Internet and technology, the world has become one big market, and you can sit in the comforts of your home and shop for anything you want. You no longer have to drive to the actual shops and fish out what you want. Simply filter (筛选) your search, sitting on your sofa, select the desired product, and make the required payment. The shipment will reach your doorstep.However, everything comes at a price; so does online shopping. It's subject to more threats, especially when you make online shopping mistakes. For example, you may be an impulsive (冲动的) buyer and buy something without reading all the details of the product properly. If you don't read the product description carefully, there are high chances that the item you receive might not match what you expect.The biggest hurdle in online shopping is that you cannot inspect your product beforehand. Therefore, take a cue from the experiences of other consumers from the online posts. Additionally, you may make mistakes like giving an incorrect address, typing incorrect quantity details. Such mistakes can make you end up getting a delayed delivery.Not following safety tips while shopping is also a common mistake you may commit. For instance, you may not take into account other charges, or use a public Wi­Fi to make a purchase, which may give away your card details. So ensure online safety while making a purchase online.Luckily, if some mistake has occurred, you can make an attempt to repair it. For example, you can contact the customer service and register your complaint. It's better to have a written record by also sending an email to the company. It's advisable to have your purchase transaction well documented, so that you can provide legal evidence to the company.1.If you don't read the product descriptions thoroughly, you'll probably ________.A.forget to follow safety tipsB.be addicted to online shopping easilyC.receive an item you don't wantD.make a purchase as you expect2.What can prevent the product reaching you in time?A.Not reading its consumer reviews.B.Not posting letter to the company in advance.C.Not taking other charges into consideration.D.Not checking information before placing an order.3.Your card information may be stolen if you do online shopping ________.A.with a public Wi-FiB.on a private websiteC.in your friend's storeD.in a trustworthy company4.What should we do when online shopping goes wrong?A.Make a list of your requirements.B.Report the online shop to the government.C.Send the purchase information to the police.D.Get your complaint registered at the customer service.参考答案： 1.C; 2.D; 3.A; 4.D解析： 1.[细节题。

选修8 Unit 1 A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解A＂An apple a day keeps the doctor away＂ is a popular saying in the United States. It may be a common saying, but it is not scientifically confirmed. However, a new study adds to evidence that suggests taking a small amount of aspirin can help keep the doctor away.Peter Elwood is with Cardiff University’s School of Medicine in Britain. Forty years ago, he was involved in the first study to explore the effects of aspirin on the prevention of heart disease. Elwood’s team examined 47 studies for evidence that aspirin helped cancer patients. They found there’s fairly consistent evidence of a 15 to 20 percent reduction in death and a reduction in cancer’s spread, by low dose(剂量) aspirin. By low dose, he means 81 milligrams. The study followed cancer patients for five years. Elwood says the evidence is strong that aspirin delays death among cancer patients.Elwood’s team are excited to have this evidence from the study. Elwoo d adds that it is not a cure but a small sign of better things to come, what he calls a little hope and encouragement. ＂If you asked me personally what I would do if doctors told me I had cancer, I would say I would have no hesitation in taking it. But I do not recommend it to people. I want them to have the evidence and make their own decisions.＂ The only major risk is that aspirin can cause stomach bleeding. But Elwood says it usually does not cause death. He adds that the evidence points to big health benefits of taking a daily aspirin. So, for some people, the pros might overweigh the cons.1. What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 1?A. Patients should eat apples.B. Apples are popular with Americans.C. Aspirin can be good for health.D. Doctors should use aspirin instead of apples.2. What does Elwood suggest people do?A. The less aspirin, the better.B. Don’t delay in taking aspirin.C. Taking aspirin is a better way to cure cancer.D. Make decisions in the best interest of their own.3.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A. Aspirin is the best cure for cancer.B. Taking aspirin won’t kill in the long run.C. Taking aspirin does more good than harm.D. The side effect of taking aspirin is strong.【语篇解读】文章介绍每天服用少量的阿司匹林对健康有好处，可以延缓癌症病人的死亡。

A land of diversity李仕才***阅读理解。

I love to read before I go to sleep.It usually makes me feel calm.But a big part of this depends on what I read.I love to read Oor Wullie and The Broons.Very often I'm smiling before I go to sleep.I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress.Before we go to sleep，we may run over the day in our minds，and worry about tomorrow.We also may watch the news on TV，read the news on our smart phones or tablets，or even answer work emails.But the news is rarely proclaiming(宣告)all the good that's happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we're still at work.All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.Oor Wullie and The Broons are not the only things I ever read at night.I sometimes read novels but，with the odd exception，I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it's something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life.And even if I do read something mentally stimulating，when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old Oor Wullie or The Broons for the last 10 or 15 minutes.Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night's sleep.Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.I'd suggest you find light­hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime，especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time，or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day.It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.If your material makes you laugh，then you may feel even better.Several studies show that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain，it strengthens the immune system，it's good for the heart，and it is most definitely good for mental health.It even helps us improve our relationships.And if you do happen to pick up a copy of Oor Wullie or The Broons，I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.1．What can we learn about Oor Wullie and The Broons?A．They make people run over the past days.B．They are the best books to be read before people sleep.C．They are extremely popular with young people.D．They make people feel relaxed and happy.2．What can we know from the text?A．Oor Wullie and The Broons are the author's favorite books.B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.3．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about?A．What material brings us laughter.B．How laughter affects our health.C．What benefits laughter brings to us.D．Why laughter is good for us.4．What's the main purpose of the text?A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。