高中英语外研版选修8Module 6 The Tang Poems测试题

Module 6 Section Ⅲ　Integrating Skills & Cultural Corner

课时作业

Ⅰ.单句语法填空

1．(2019·陕西西安一中月考)I'm very cautious(caution) about expressing my opinions in public in case I may make mistakes.

2．She's too protective towards her children; she should let them be more independent (independence).

3．It is clear that the Spring Festival Gala on CCTV can hardly cater to the tastes of all age groups.

4．He expressed his approval (approve) of the suggestion that the school be established immediately.

5．Through tests times and times again, this kind of rope proved (proof) strong.

6．—What a pity！The bus has just left.

—Oh, if only I had come (come) to the stop five minutes earlier.

7．The government is appealing to everyone to pay(pay)attention to the coming sandstorm.

8．The university estimates that living expenses (expensive) for international students are around $8,450 a year, which is a burden for some of them.

9．After a quick glance at his watch, he went out to pick up his good friend at the airport.

10．We've corresponded with each other for years but I've never actually met him. How I wish I could see him during my stay in Beijing.

Ⅱ.单句改错

1．All at the once there was a tremendous clap of thunder that shook the whole house.

去掉once前的the

2．The promotion was proved to be a turning point in his career.

去掉was

3．Reflected on his past mistakes, Ted realized that he had stayed around the wrong people.

Reflected→Reflecting

4．If only they are here now, we would be able to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

are→were

5．Students need to develop the habit of independence thinking，but this will be a gradual learning process.

independence→independent

Ⅲ.阅读理解

A

Teens want to be with people their own age—their peers. Teens spend more time with their peers. With peers, teens can be both connected and independent and develop identities of their own. While families may help teens in feeling proud and confident, peers are often more accepting of their feelings and thoughts.

The influence of peers is of great importance in your teen's life. Whether you like it or not, the opinions of your child's peers often carry more weight than yours.

At its best, peers can act as positive role models. Peer pressure can arouse your teen's enthusiasm, mobilize your teen's energy, and encourage your teen to follow healthy behavior.

The need for acceptance and belonging is vital during the teen years. Teens who feel isolated or rejected by their peers are more likely to engage in risky behavior in order to fit in with a group. In such situations, peer pressure can weaken a teen's judgment and contribute to unhealthy behavior. If your teen associates with people who are using drugs or displaying self­destructive behavior, then your child is probably doing the same.

We all want our children to be with peers who will have a positive influence, and stay away from peers who will engage in harmful or illegal activities.

Parents can support positive peer relationships by giving their teenagers their love and time. First of all, you should have a positive relationship with your teen. When parent­teen interactions are characterized by warmth, kindness, respect, and love, the relationship will flourish, so will the teen's self­esteem, mental health and social skills. Second, you should be interested in your teen's activities. This allows parents to know their teen's friends and to monitor their behavior, which is important in keeping teens out of trouble. Last but not the least, you should urge your teens to think for himself or herself. In this way, teens can develop a healthy sense of self and an ability to resist unhealthy peer pressure.

【解题导语】　本文阐述了同龄人对青少年的影响，并给父母提出了三条建议来帮助孩子建立积极的同龄人友谊。

1．The underlined word “peers” in Paragraph 1 refers to people who         .

A．are of the same age

B．are equal in rank

C．are more powerful

D．are of the opposite sex

解析：选A　词义猜测题。根据一字线前面的解释“people their own age”可知，peers指“同龄人”。

2．The passage is intended for        .

A．teachers　　　　　　 B．teens

C．parents   D．friends

解析：选C　推理判断题。文章多处提到your teen，再根据第五段第一句中的“We all want our children to”可推知，这篇文章是写给父母的。

3．What is mainly talked about in the third paragraph?

A．Peer pressure can arouse your teen's enthusiasm.

B．Peers can have a good effect on your teen.

C．What effect do peers have on your teen?

D．You can become a role model of your teen.

解析：选B　段落大意题。根据本段的主题句“At its best, peers can act as positive role models.”可知，本段主要讲同龄人对青少年的积极影响。

4．According to the passage, parents can support positive peer relationships by the following EXCEPT        .

A．encouraging your teen to think creatively

B．involving yourself in your teen's activities

C．encouraging your teen to think independently

D．cultivating a positive relationship with your teen

解析：选A　细节理解题。作者在最后一段给父母提了三个方面的建议：与子女建立良好的关系；积极参与子女的活动；培养子女独立思考的能力，只有A项没有提到。

B

Petrol and diesel cars may still dominate our roads，but their days are numbered. A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 per cent of daily car journeys in the US. That figure could rise to 98 per cent by 2020.

One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been “range anxiety”—drivers' concerns about running out of juice on a journey. While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems，the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed. That said，charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA.

Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed quite considerably over the last few years. Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity，recharging times，performance and price，the current generation of electric cars is starting to persuade critics. Plug­in cars will soon give internal combustion engine models a run for their money.

As well as advancements on the road，electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies. Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel，having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol­powered outboard motors took over. Now，the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back. Steps towards electric air travel are also being made，with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery powered planes. The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.

Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions. Were the US to act on the study's findings and replace 87 per cent of its cars with electric vehicles，it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 per cent. However，because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles，they cannot claim to be completely emissionfree.That said，as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources，electric vehicles will become even cleaner.

【解题导语】　本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了汽油和柴油车将逐步被电动汽车代替以及电动交通工具在未来的发展。

5．Which is the best title for this passage?

A．My Dream Car

B．History of Electric Cars

C．Problems with Petrol Cars

D．Driving into the Future

解析：选D　标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了汽油和柴油车将逐步被电动汽车代替以及电动交通工具在未来的发展。D项“驶向未来”形象地概括了文章的主旨，故选D项。

6．As used in Paragraph 2，the underlined word “hurdle” means        .

A．aim　　　　　 B．barrier

C．consequence   D．step

解析：选B　词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“drivers' concerns about running out of juice on a journey”可知，司机担心在路上没电的问题。因此，这是电动汽车普及的一个障碍，故选B项。

7．In the past，why did many people refuse to buy the electric cars?

A．They were not good value.

B．They were very poorly made.

C．They were not widely promoted.

D．They couldn't travel at a high speed.

解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away.”可知，人们是被当时这种电动汽车的价格吓跑的；根据该段中的“Thanks to improvements in battery capacity，recharging times，performance and price，the current generation of electric cars is starting to persuade critics.”可知，随着电池容量、可充电次数的增加、汽车性能的改善和价格的优化，这一代电动汽车已经开始吸引消费者购买了。这说明以前的电动汽车在各方面还不够完善，人们认为性价比不高。故选A项。

8．What is the function of Paragraph 4?

A．To introduce the history of electric travel.

B．To explain why the world needs more electric cars.

C．To show why more people have interest in electric cars.

D．To describe diffferent ways electric vehicles can be used.

解析：选D　段落大意题。根据第四段中的“electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies”可知，除了在公路上，其他地方也可以使用电动交通工具，故选D项。

Ⅳ.七选五

How to Pick a Great Book to Read

The world is full of great books，just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you'll really like？Here are some tips：

•What makes you happy?

  1   Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person？Are there a few careers you're interested in？You can find books about almost anything you like，and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject.

•Fact or fiction?

Some books are entirely made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels，short stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.

Non­fiction books give you the who，what，when and why.  2   Non­fiction books can bring everything to life from the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans.Try both fiction and non­fiction books to see which you like better.

•Find a family favorite.

What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age？Or your dad's？
  3   Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts.It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better，and to find a book you'll enjoy!

•Ask an expert.

  4   Tell a librarian about your interests—rock stars，sports teams，historical events，whatever you're into—and the names of some books you already like.Your librarian can help you find other books that you're sure to love.

•Launch a book swap.

  5   It's always fun to see what your friends are reading.Even if they're not exactly bookworms，you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like.You also can look for book swaps in your area.It's a great way to build your personal library for free!

A．Ask them and give it a read.

B．Many of them read novels from start to finish.

C．Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?

D．If you have a favorite hobby，look for books about that activity.

E．They tell stories using facts—but that doesn't mean they're boring.

F．Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.

G．Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love，and you don't have to search all by yourself.

【解题导语】　本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了选择课外书的方法，如根据自己的兴趣爱好和家庭成员的共同爱好等来选择。

1．解析：选D　根据本段最后一句和标题What makes you happy？可知，本段主要介绍要根据自己的兴趣爱好选择喜欢的书，空处为该段总起句，反映该段主题，故D项符合文意。

2．解析：选E　根据该部分标题Fact or fiction？可知，该部分主要介绍纪实类书籍和虚构类书籍，该部分第一段介绍了虚构类书籍，据此可以判断，第二段将介绍纪实类书籍，故E项符合文意。

3．解析：选A　根据空处前两句可知，当你的父母在你的年纪时，他们喜欢哪些书？据此可以判断，空处是建议向父母询问并阅读父母喜欢的书，故A项正确。

4．解析：选G　根据空后的“Tell a librarian about your interests”可知，作者建议你告诉图书馆管理员你的兴趣，据此可以判断，空处与图书馆相关，故G项正确。G项的“you don't have to search all by yourself”与本段的“Your librarian can help you find”相呼应。

5．解析：选C　根据空后的“It's always fun to see what your friends are reading.”“encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like”可知，看朋友正在阅读的书是很有趣的事情，要互相鼓励去阅读和分享书，据此可以判断，C项正确。