2019高考英语一轮优练题Unit1Alandofdiversity含解析新人教版选修8.doc

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1、A land of diversity李仕才(选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A game of “catch” is just two people 1.(throw) a ball back and forth.They might have baseball 2.(glove),or they might use their hands.In fact,playing catch is part of baseball practice 3.(make) you get used to using a ball and

2、a pair of gloves.But any American kid will tell you its much more than that.Playing catch is a time for kids to be 4. their fathers.Its a time when theres nothing to worry about besides catching a ball.Its a time when words move as 5.(smooth) as the ball itself,back and forth,easy and relaxing.Its 6

3、. excuse to spend time together.When you ask some adults to talk about the 7.(wonder) memories of their dads,they nearly always say something about playing catch.Why?8.(probable) because dads are usually very busy with their work.A catch game is a time 9. is only for one thing.This is a time when a

4、kid has his or her dads attention.There 10.(be) no work,no phone and no other people around to take your dad away from you.Your dad is all yours when you play the game with him.答案1.throwing2.gloves3.to make4.with5.smoothly6.an7.wonderful8.Probably9.which/that10.is.阅读理解AIn the fifteenth century Italy

5、 had no single ruler.Instead it was a collection of independent states,known as “city states” because each one was run by a central city such as Florence.Some were small;some were large.Most states had their own government,laws and money.During the Middle Ages,five city states became very rich and p

6、owerful.For example,Venice became rich from its trade with the Far East,the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe.Banks in Florence lent money to businesses and governments all over Europe.There was great competition between the city stateswhich led to regular warsand between the families which ruled

7、 them.The city states also competed with each other to build the grandest or tallest buildings.Lets look in detail at one cityFlorence.In 1400 Florence was one of the largest cities in Italy.It was the centre of a rich trade in wool and cloth.One-third of the workers in Florence worked in the wool t

8、rade.The most powerful family in Florence was the Medici family,who had made their money through banking.The most famous member of the family was Lorenzo de Medici who ruled the city between 1469 and 1492.The other powerful people who had influence in Florence were the members of the guilds (行业协会).C

9、raftsmen such as carpenters each had their own guild.If you were a member of a guild and over 25 years old then you could be involved in governing the city.The rulers of Florence wanted their city to be impressive and famous.The Medici collected books and built a huge library to house them.They spen

10、t money on renovating (修复) old buildings and putting up new ones.They built a splendid palace and employed painters and sculptors to decorate it.Some of the best and most famous artists were brought to work in Florence.1.What do we know about the city states?A.They ruled themselves.B.They were made

11、up of five cities.C.They didnt trade with each other.D.They disappeared during the Middle Ages.2.The relationship between the city states can be described as .A.strongB.inflexibleC.unfriendlyD.cooperative3.According to the text,the Medici family .A.created their own guildB.contributed a lot to Flore

12、nceC.was the single ruler of FlorenceD.became rich through doing woodwork4.Why did some artists go to Florence?A.Because there was great demand for art in Florence.B.Because there were many famous artists in Florence.C.Because Florence was well-known for its art trade.D.Because other cities had no i

13、nterest in art.B(2016广东五校协作体第一次联考)Welcome to Adventureland!Everyone loves Adventureland!The parks and exhibitions were built for you to explore,enjoy,and admire their wonders.Every visit will be an unforgettable experience.You will go away enriched,longing to come back.What are you going to do this

14、time?The Travel PavilionExplore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.Visit the Amazon jungle village,the Turkish market,the Tai floating market,the Berber mountain house and others.Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives,and things they make

15、.You can try making a carpet,making nets,fishing.The Future TowerThis exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then.Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator(模

16、拟装置)for the journey to Mars!The Nature ParkThis is not really one park but several.In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers:see lions,giraffes,elephants in the wild.Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales.And then there is still the Aviar

17、y to see.The PyramidThis is the center of Adventureland.Run out of films,need some postcards and stamps?For all these things and many more,visit our underground shopping center.Come here for information and ideas too.5.The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors .A.realize the importance of travel

18、ingB.become familiar with mountain countriesC.learn something about different places in the worldD.learn how to make things such as fishing nets6.If you are interested in knowing about what peoples life in the future will be like,you may visit .A.the Travel PavilionB.the Future TowerC.the Safari Par

19、kD.the Pyramid7.If you want to get a toy lion to take home,where will you most likely go?A.The Travel Pavilion.B.The Nature Park.C.The Future Tower.D.The Pyramid.CSales RepresentativeImmediate HiringDo you like meeting new people? Do you enjoy closing deals every day? Are you looking for a dynamic a

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21、ized to middlesized businesses.Work closely with the sales manager in Dallas TX(by phone)Have the ability to manage paperworkWe offer：Medical benefits eligibility(资格)after 90 daysOne of the strongest compensation programs in the industryMonthly bonusesA jump start bonus of up to $750Successful appli

22、cants often have experience in customer services，inside sales，outside sales，sales support，management roles，or other customerfacing positions.We are an equal opportunity employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race，religion，color，sex，age, national origin or disability.Please reply with a resu

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24、 at 4406630050.1According to the text，the sales representative the company is looking for should _.Asell into big businessesBbe able to manage paperworkCmeet over 5 customers each dayDsee the sales manager in Dallas TX frequently2If hired，you can _.Areceive a monthly salary of $750Bget a special cus

25、tomerfacing positionCenjoy a strong compensation programDgain medical benefits eligibility within 90 days3Which of the following can help you apply successfully?AThe experience in shopping.BThe experience in management.CThe experience of using a credit card.DThe experience of talking with a sales ma

26、nager.【解题导语】本文是一篇招聘广告，招聘销售代表。文章详细介绍了工作内容、工作待遇、应聘者所需条件等。1B考查细节理解。根据文中的“Have the ability to manage paperwork”可知，该职位需要销售代表有处理文书工作的能力，故B项正确。A项与文中的“Sell into smallsized to middlesized businesses”相悖；根据文中的“Attend 35 appointments daily”可知，每天要接触3到5名客户，而不是超过5名，故C项错误；根据文中的“Work closely with the sales manager”可

27、知，D项错误。2C考查细节理解。根据文中的“One of the strongest compensation programs in the industry”可知，该职位可以享受业内非常强大的补偿金项目，故C项正确。根据文章内容可知，启动奖金最高是750美元，而不是月薪750美元，故A项错误；根据文中的“Successful applicants often.customerfacing positions”可知，B项错误；D项错在90天以内，与文中的“Medical benefits eligibility(资格)after 90 days”的表述不符。3B考查细节理解。根据文中的“Su

28、ccessful applicants often have experience in customer services，inside sales，outside sales，sales support，management roles，or other customerfacing positions”可知，该岗位需要管理经验，故B项正确。.七选五阅读How to Love Your MondaysI used to spend the second half of Sunday dreading Monday morning.1 But now I am definitely in t

29、he “I Love Mondays” camp.Heres what Ive found that works:Start Monday morning with your Sunday night routine.When you get ready to exercise,you warm up first.2 Get everything you need for the morning ready to go.Then consider a special “Sunday Night Only” winding down ritual (固定方式).It might be tea a

30、nd a favorite TV show,or a long hot bath.Whatever it is,enjoy this Monday morning warm-up,and consider turning in a little earlier than youre used to.3 Turning in a little early Sunday night can help with getting up a little early Monday morning.When you have a little extra time in the morning,you c

31、an gently settle into the day and keep that weekend feeling of ease as you start your new week.Find a theme for the week.Every Monday,I post an inspiring quote or saying on the wall.These are intentional!Each week,as part of my Sunday night winding down time,I consider what Id like to focus on in th

32、e coming week,and look for a quote thats a good fit to reinforce (加强) it.4Look at the weeks tasks as opportunities instead of problems.What are you excited about for the new week?5 Whats been hanging over your head undone from last week?Take a look at the week ahead and highlight a few things that y

33、ou can reasonably accomplish.When you are intentionally creating a life you love,Mondays begin to feel like a beautiful new start!A.Get up early enough to start slowly.B.What a waste of a perfectly good evening!C.What problem-solving opportunities do you have?D.Consider Sunday nights your warm-up fo

34、r Monday.E.Have them in clean,working order and a convenient location.F.It can be a word or whatever inspires you for the week ahead.G.The work is the same either way,but our attitudes are within our control.书面表达(2016石家庄一模)假定你是李华,计划本周末和同学一起去河边植树。请给外教Nancy写一封邮件,邀请她一同前往。内容包括:1.集合时间及地点;2.活动安排及提醒;3.午餐及返

35、程时间。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Nancy,Yours,Li Hua考点规范练(选修8Unit 1).【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章以佛罗伦萨为例介绍了15世纪时意大利的城邦。1.A细节理解题。根据第一段中的independent states及“Most states had their own government,laws and money.”可知,各个城邦相互独立、各自为政。2.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的great competition,regular wars及“The city states also competed with

36、 each other to build the grandest or tallest buildings.”可以看出,各个城邦互相敌视、充满竞争。3.B细节理解题。根据最后一段内容不难看出,美第奇家族修建图书馆、大兴土木,对佛罗伦萨的发展做出了巨大的贡献。4.A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They spent money on renovating old buildings and putting up new ones.They built a splendid palace and employed painters and sculptors to decorate it.”可推

37、测,因为美第奇家族大兴土木,所以需要大量艺术家对建筑物进行装饰。【解题导语】本文是一篇旅游指南,主要介绍了Adventureland的几处景点。5.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Explore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.”可知,The Travel Pavilion建立的目的是帮助参观者了解世界上不同的地方。故选C项。6.B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It al

38、lows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then.”可知,如果你想了解未来人们的生活,可以参观未来塔,故选B项。7.D细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.need some postcards and stamps?For all these things and many more,visit our underground shopping center.”可知,想得到一个玩具狮子,你可能要到The Pyramid,那里有地下购物中

39、心,故选D项。.【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章给出了四点建议帮助读者爱上周一。1.BB项与上文的“I used to spend the second half of Sunday dreading Monday morning.”相呼应。2.DD项与上文的“When you get ready to exercise,you warm up first.”相呼应,且下文的“Get everything you need for the morning ready to go.a long hot bath.”是对D项的具体说明。3.AA项与下文的“can help with getting

40、up a little early Monday morning”及“.gently settle into the day and keep that weekend feeling of ease as you start your new week.”相呼应。4.FF项是对上文的an inspiring quote or saying的举例说明。5.CC项与本段小标题“Look at the weeks tasks as opportunities instead of problems.”相呼应,且与空前和空后的句子是并列关系,举例说明如何积极看待未来一周的工作任务。.Dear Nan

41、cy,My classmates and I are planning to plant trees by the river this weekend.We all hope you can join us.Here is the schedule.We are to meet at the school gate at 8 oclock this Saturday morning.Since well cycle there and work in the fields,youd better wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes.It would be so much better if you could bring some necessary tools.Besides,well have a picnic after the work is done.Everyone is expected to bring their lunch and share it.We may return at around 3 oclock in the afternoon.Would you like to join us?Hope to see you then.Yours,Li Hua 9