1、课时作业(三十九)选修8Unit 4Pygmalion.阅读理解A(2018河南洛阳高三第一次统考) Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.1. The Lyrics: 19612012By Bob DylanSimon & Schuster, $60What its about: This heavy, welltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize
2、in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest. Whats to love：The times may be changing, but Dylans fans are a constant, traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old large papers.2. Taylor Swift：This Is Our SongBy Tyler C
3、onroySimon & Schuster, $28 What its about：An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop stars countless fans. Whats to love：Mom and/or Dad，the fan of Taylor Swift，will think youre pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree(eve
4、n if it is a book). 3. Misty CopelandBy Gregg DelmanRizzoli, $39.95What its about：Starfigure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95，to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios. Whats to love: Since becoming the first African American woma
5、n to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delmans arresting pictures capture (捕捉) her muscular power and elegance.4 NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos By National Geographic National Geographic, $19.95What its about: Nati
6、onal Geographics popular Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers)comes to book form in this title filled with eyepopping images from around the world. Whats to love：Heres proof that NatGeos talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work. A
7、nd for fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books, check out National Geographics Wild, Beautiful Places：PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40)【文章大意】本文主要推荐了几本在圣诞节期间值得阅读的书。1. Which author is noted for literature achievements?ABob Dylan. BTyler Conroy.CGregg Delman. DNational Geographic.答案
8、与解析：A考查细节理解。根据第一本书上的“This heavy, welltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.”可知，Bob Dylan在文学方面的造诣很高。2. For what event are the books most probably recommended?ANew Years Day. BChristmas Day.COnes
9、 anniversary. DLiterature awards.答案与解析：B考查推理判断。根据第二本书上的“Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift, will think youre pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book)”可推知，本文所介绍的书都是为即将到来的圣诞节而推荐的。3. How much would a photographer normally spend on his
10、 favourite books listed?A$39.95. B$19.95.C$59.9. D$99.9.答案与解析：D考查细节理解。根据第三本书上的“and Delmans arresting pictures capture(捕捉) her muscular power and elegance”和第四本书及其下的“And for fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books, check out National Geographics Wild, Beautiful Places: PicturePerfect Journeys A
11、round the Globe($40)”可知，摄影爱好者会对最后介绍的两本书感兴趣，还会对Wild, Beautiful Places: PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe感兴趣，买这三本书他要花$39.95$19.95$40$99.9。4Which book would a pop stars fan probably buy?AThe Lyrics ：1961 2012.BTaylor Swift：This Is Our Song.CMisty Copeland.D NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Pho
12、tos.答案与解析：B考查细节理解。根据第二本书上的“An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop stars countless fans”可知，流行音乐歌手的粉丝们会买Tyler Conroy写的书。B(2018辽宁省部分重点高中第三次联考)Those who claim bananas are fattening argue that bananas cause the body to make lots of insulin (胰岛素), and insulin caus
13、es fat growth. How much insulin we produce is related to how fast food becomes sugar in our bloodstream. How can you know if food makes a lot of sugar quickly? The glycemic index(血糖指数), or GI rating tells us. Foods with GI scores above 75 are considered highGI foods, leading to faster sugar developm
14、ent. Bananas have a GI of 62, which is considered low. Weight loss can be a struggle for anyone, but it is especially hard for diabetics (糖尿病患者). A study looked at how the starch from unripe bananas affected the weight of a group of obese diabetics. After four weeks of a diet high in bananas, diabet
15、ics lost significantly more weight than on a control diet. They also saw improvements in insulin sensitivity from the banana diet. Whats more, bananas have been shown to cut risks of strokes, diabetes and cancers (Bananas are the most powerful fruit for lowering the risk of kidney cancer.). Bananas
16、are also a rich source of fiber, which has been shown to help weight loss. Bananas that still have some green on the skin are even higher in fiber. Skins from green bananas can be taken and, after removing the stem and dark tip, cut into small pieces 23 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. These pieces ca
17、n be made into a tea or added to a dish. When you eat the skins, be sure you are eating organic bananas. The flesh of regular bananas is low in pesticides, but the skins are not.【文章大意】本文反驳了“吃香蕉会使人发胖”这一错误观点，告诉大家香蕉不会使身体分泌很多胰岛素而导致脂肪增加，相反，香蕉对身体健康有着诸多好处。5. What conclusion can we draw from Paragraphs 1 &
18、2?ABananas are likely to make people fat.BInsulin determines the amount of sugar.CLowGI foods can turn into sugar more slowly. DThe faster the food becomes sugar, the less insulin.答案与解析：C考查推理判断。根据第二段中“How can you know if food makes a lot of sugar quickly? The glycemic index (血糖指数). faster sugar deve
19、lopment.”可知，血糖指数高的食物往往能更快地转化成糖分，反之，血糖指数低的食物转化成糖分的速度较慢。故选C。6. What does the author say about bananas?AIncluding bananas in diets is good for health.BBananas can cure people suffering kidney cancer.CEating organic bananas protect people from strokes.DBananas abundant fiber improves insulin sensitivity
20、.答案与解析：A考查推理判断。根据文章第三段中的“.diabetics lost significantly more weight than on a control diet. They also saw improvements in insulin sensitivity from the banana diet.”及第四段的“.bananas have been shown to cut risks of strokes, diabetes and cancers.weight loss.”可知，香蕉可以帮助人们减肥，也能降低人们患中风、糖尿病及癌症的风险，由此可得出这样的结论：将香
21、蕉列入日常饮食对人们的健康有益，故选A。7. What is discussed in the last paragraph?AThe use of banana skins.BThe benefits of banana skins.CThe importance of banana skins.DThe ways of choosing organic bananas.答案与解析：A考查主旨要义。根据最后一段的内容尤其是“. can be made into a tea or added to a dish.”可知，本段主要讲的是香蕉皮的用途。故选A。8In which section o
22、f a newspaper can we read this passage?AEducation. BHealth.CCulture. DScience.答案与解析：B考查推理判断。纵观全文可知，香蕉不仅有助于减肥，还能降低人们患中风、糖尿病及癌症的风险，而且香蕉皮也有用处。由此可知，本文最有可能出现在报纸的健康专栏。故选B。.七选五(2018成都市高中毕业班摸底测试) Traveling alone gives you the freedom to create your own schedule and do as you please. _1_ For example, a trave
23、l partner can provide practical support and share in the rewards of firsthand experience with unfamiliar locations and cultures. Here are several tips to find a travel partner who will improve your journey. _2_ Traveling should be fun. When you are on a trip, you will want to do lots of activities t
24、hat you enjoy. Preferably, your companion will want to do the same things as you. Discuss financial plans. Before you travel, you should plan a budget. _3_ You dont want to be planning an expensive getaway at the same time your friend is looking for budget travel. Have an honest conversation. If you
25、 are thinking about traveling with a companion, take some time to have an open discussion. Schedule a time to sit down and talk. Try saying，“I know weve talked about the idea of traveling through Europe together. Lets have a coffee this week and actually talk that through.” _4_ You should also talk
26、about your travel style. Find someone who is flexible. Choose a travel partner who can adjust. _5_ Maybe it will rain on the day you planned to visit the Grand Canyon. Or you might not be able to get reservations at that French restaurant youve been dying to try.ALook for someone with common interes
27、ts.BYou should discuss your goals for the trip.CTravel with a friend who is pretty easygoing.DBut traveling with a partner has its benefits，too.EMake sure that you are on the same page concerning money.FTry to meet your new travel partner in person before your trip.GNo matter how carefully you plan
28、your trip, it is likely that something will go wrong.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何找到一个很好的旅伴。1答案与解析：D根据空后句子“For example, a travel partner can provide practical support and share in the rewards of firsthand experience”可知，空处谈论的是和旅伴一起旅行有关的，而空前讲述的是独自旅行，上下文之间存在转折关系。所以D选项正确。2答案与解析：A根据空处所在位置可知，此处为段落主题句。根据本段最后一句可知，
29、最好和你的旅伴有共同的兴趣，所以A选项正确。3答案与解析：E根据本段中的关键词“financial plans”、“plan a budget”和“budget travel”可知，选项E中的“on the same page concerning money”与此内容相呼应，所以选E。4答案与解析：B根据本段主题句“进行诚实的谈话”可知，此段的核心话题是“谈话”；又根据空后的“You should also talk about your travel style.”可知，你还需要和你的旅伴讨论你们的旅行方式。选项B中的关键词“discuss your goals”与此呼应，所以选B。5答案
30、与解析：G本段主题句是“找到一个头脑灵活的旅伴”。根据空后的例子可知，在旅行中会突然出现意想不到的事情。G选项中的“carefully you plan your trip”和“go wrong”与此照应，所以选G。.短文改错(2018师大附中模拟)Jinan is facing seriously traffic problems. Too much cars travel on the roads. This heavy traffic causes delays and the plenty of air pollution. Besides Jinan, many cities in
31、China have traffic problems and Beijing is the worse one. One of the reason why there is so much traffic is because only a small number of people use public transportation.In my opinion, one way to solve the traffic problems was to encourage people to make use public transportation systems. For exam
32、ple, people can take buses instead of drive cars. Meanwhile, the government should take measures to make them more reliable and convenient to travel by bus.答案：Jinan is facing traffic problems. Too cars travel on the roads. This heavy traffic causes delays and plenty of air pollution. Besides Jinan,
33、many cities in China have traffic problems and Beijing is the one. One of the why there is so much traffic is only a small number of people use public transportation.In my opinion, one way to solve the traffic problems to encourage people to make use public transportation systems. For example, people can take buses instead of cars. Meanwhile, the government should take measures to make more reliable and convenient to travel by bus.