1、练案42选修八Modules 56The Conquest of the Universe & The Tang Poems.完形填空阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(2020甘肃省重点中学协作体第一次联考)From an early age, Parker always said that he would be an astronaut when he grew up.But no matter how much he studied and took tests, he was never 1.B to fly in spac
2、e. 2.D ， he grew over the maximum age for taking the selection tests.In other words, he would never be able to fulfill his 3.A .Thinking about all the time and 4.C Parker had put into trying to be an astronaut, people felt 5.B for him.Despite what he was told about having to 6.D his ambition, Parker
3、 continued training and studying, 7.C he was going to have the tests the next month.He 8.A as he got older, and when he was a very old man he heard that they were doing some very important 9.C experiments.For those experiments they needed a very 10.D astronaut.Parker, who walked with a 11.B ， was th
4、e only old man in the whole world who was 12.B to fly in a rocket.Therefore, Parker found himself flying in 13.D ， all with the help of science.It was clear that the 14.A gained during those missions helped to cure one of the worst sicknesses for old people, and Parker was 15.C as a hero.Photos of t
5、he astronaut with a walking stick and no teeth 16.C all over the world, and became a 17.A of how you can never train or learn too much.It showed that 18.B effort always brings 19.D even though it may not be in the form we had first 20.A .文章大意：Parker从小立志做一名宇航员，却一直未实现自己的梦想。但他从未放弃希望，一如既往地进行飞行训练。终于在年老时实
6、现了自己的愿望。1A.noticedBselected Cinvited Dpermitted解析：根据下文中的“he grew over the maximum age for taking the selection tests”可知，此处指他从来没有被选(selected)去太空飞行。故选B。2A.SecretlyBSuddenly CLuckily DFinally解析：最后，Parker已经超过了选拔考试的最大年龄。finally“最终；终于”。故选D。3A.dream Btask Cneed Dbelief解析：文章开头谈及Parker的梦想，因为他已经超过了选拔考试的最大年龄，所
7、以他永远也无法实现他的梦想(dream)。故选A。4A.reputation Bpower Ceffort Dpractice解析：根据第一段中的“But no matter how much he studied and took tests”可知，Parker付出了很多时间和努力(effort)。人们一想到Parker为成为宇航员所付出的时间和努力就为他感到遗憾(sorry)。故选C。5A.happy Bsorry Cnervous Dcalm解析：参见上题解析。sorry“遗憾”。故选B。6A.ignore Bforget Cdevelop Dabandon解析：尽管有人告诉Parker
8、，他不得不放弃(abandon)他的目标，但他还是继续训练和学习，好像(as if)下个月他要参加测试似的。故选D。7A.so that Bnow that Cas if Deven though解析：参见上题解析。as if连词“似乎，好像”。故选C。8A.carried on Btook on Cturned off Dgot off解析：Parker继续(学习和训练)。carry on“继续做；坚持干”，符合语境。故选A。9A.electrical Bphysical Cmedical Dpolitical解析：根据下文中的“during those missions helped to
9、 cure one of the worst sicknesses for old people”可知，Parker得知他们在太空做医学实验。medical“医疗的”，符合语境。故选C。electrical“用电的”；physical“物理学的”；political“政治的”。10A.sick Bexperienced Cactive Dold解析：根据语境可知，他们需要一位年纪大的(old)宇航员。故选D。11A.map Bstick Cguide Dcandle解析：根据下文中的“Photos of the astronaut with a walking stick”可知，当时Parke
10、r走路需要拐杖。a walking stick“拐杖”。故选B。12A.planned Btrained Cforced Dallowed解析：根据上文内容可知，Parker参加训练就是为了能够在太空飞行。故选B。13A.silence Bdanger Caction Dspace解析：根据语境可知，此处指Parker参加实验后，发现自己在太空(space)飞行。故选D。14A.knowledge BexperienceCmoney Dopportunity解析：在那些任务中所获得的知识(knowledge)有助于治愈老人们最严重的疾病之一。故选A。15A.replaced Beducated
11、Cpraised Daffected解析：Parker被人们称赞(praised)为一位英雄。故选C。replace“代替”；educate“教育”；affect“影响”。16A.movedBflewCspread Dtook解析：这位拄着拐杖且没有牙齿的宇航员的照片在全世界传播(spread)开来。故选C。17A.symbolBmark Ccase Ddoubt解析：Parker的照片成了一种象征(symbol)你再怎么多得去学习和训练都不为过。故选A。18A.desperate BpersistentCcautiousDapparent解析：这表明坚持不懈的(persistent)努力总会
12、带来回报(reward)。persistent“坚持不懈的”，符合语境。故选B。desperate“绝望的”；cautious“小心的”，apparent“显而易见的”。19A.award Bprize Cresult Dreward解析：参见上题解析。reward“报酬；回报”，符合语境，故选D。20A.expected BguessedCsuggested Dproved解析：坚持不懈的努力总会带来回报，尽管它不是我们最初所期待(expected)的那种形式。故选A。.阅读理解(2021“四省八校”高三第一次教学质检)(CNN)YOU could say things are gettin
13、g a little more concrete on the International Space Station.Astronauts are working on hundreds of experiments on the floating laboratory every day. One recent experiment included mixing concrete for the first time. The basic ingredients for concrete include sand, gravel and rocks mixed with a cement
14、 water based paste. It sounds as easy as whipping up cake mix, but the actual process is much more difficult, and the lack of gravity changes everything.Astronauts participated in the Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification project to understand how the chemistry of concrete is changed b
15、y zero gravity, down to the microscopic structures inside it.A variety of mixtures were made where cement powder, additives, water and time allowance varied. The space station mixtures were compared to samples mixed on Earth. The concrete in space ended up being more holey, which is interesting beca
16、use more holes inside the concrete would affect its strength.“Increased porosity(疏松)has direct influences on the strength of the material, but we have yet to measure the strength of the spaceformed material，”， said Radlinska, principal investigator of the experiment. “Even though concrete has been u
17、sed for so long on the Earth, we still dont necessarily understand all the aspects of the hydration (水合作用)we know there are some differences between Earth and spacebased systems and we can examine those differences to see which ones are beneficial and which ones are harmful to using this material in
18、 space.” Radlinska also noted that the samples were mixed in sealed bags which leaves the question of what might happen had they been mixed in an open environment in space.Understanding how concrete works in space has a direct influence on future plans regarding the moon and Mars. Building safe habi
19、tats may rely on concrete because it could protect humans and the equipment from meteorites and harmful radiation. Ingredients already available on Mars or the moon could also be used to make the concrete, which would reduce the cost of transporting materials.文章大意：本文介绍了在太空做混凝土实验，实验结果表明太空中的混凝土与地球上的不同
20、，并提出实验的意义在于为太空建筑选取材料。1What is the aim of the experiment？ B ATo check whether concrete can be made in space.BTo see the different formation of concrete in space.CTo test the strength of concrete made in space.DTo build shelters in space using concrete.解析：细节理解题。根据第三自然段“to understand how the chemistry
21、of concrete is changed by zero gravity”可知，实验的目的是了解在失重状态下混凝土的化学变化。故选B。2What do we know about the experiment？ C AIt was done in the open environment in space.BIt used ingredients on Mars and the moon.CIt made multiple mixtures under different conditions.DIt examined the difference of strength between
22、concrete on Earth and in space.解析：细节理解题。根据第四自然段第一句话“A variety of mixtures were made where cement powder, additives, water and time allowance varied.”可知，实验中根据水泥粉、添加剂、水和时间的不同制造了多种混凝土。故选C。3Compared with concrete made on Earth, concrete made in space A .Ahas more open space inside itBis much more fragil
23、eCcan be used on Mars and the moon at the momentDis not as good in every aspect解析：细节理解题。根据第四自然段第三句话“The concrete in space ended up being more holey, which is interesting because more holes inside the concrete would affect its strength.”可知，太空中制造的混凝土里面有更多孔。故选A。4What type of passage is this？ B ABook re
24、view.B.News report.C.Science fiction.DTravel journal.解析：文章出处题。根据第一自然段开头CNN可知，这是一篇新闻报道。故选B。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。Each year thousands of Chinese tourists visit Cambridge, not to see the beauty of a great university, but to pay homage (致敬) to a poemXu Zhimos Farewell to Cambridge.
25、 1.C As one of the most famous romantic poets of Chinese literature, he is known for his promotion and contributions to modern Chinese poetry.To honor him, in July 2008, a stone of white marble was set up at the back of Kings College, Cambridge(near the bridge over the River Cam) 2.E It records the
26、poets feelings of sorrow at departing from Cambridge where he had studied between 1920 and 1922. 3.D He was also influenced by French romantic and symbolist poets at that time.The poem is his representative work, most frequently recited at shows.He was one of the first Chinese writers to successfull
27、y naturalize Western romantic forms into modern Chinese poetry. 4.F It is a good embodiment (典型) of his lifelong devotion to explore poetic qualitiespoetic licence, creation and beauty.He creates a beautiful poetic imagery just like the fresh bridge, rainbow and cloud.In such imagery, poem can tell
28、about its own aesthetic (美学的) feelings. 5.G AXu Zhimo got the honor in Cambridge.BThe beauty of this poem impressed the readers.CXu Zhimo was an early 20th century Chinese poet.DIt was at Cambridge that he fell in love with English romantic poetry.EOn it are written the first two and last two lines
29、from this poem.FThe poem possesses true feelings, fresh language and elegant style.GMusic and color can appeal to the imagery by use of the two senses, ear and mind.文章大意：本文主要介绍了徐志摩以及他的诗歌再别康桥。解析：1根据空后的“As one of the most famous romantic poets of Chinese literature, he is known for his promotion and c
30、ontributions to modern Chinese poetry.”中的poets, Chinese的提示可知，空处表达的意思是：徐志摩是20世纪初的中国诗人。故选C。2根据空前的“a stone of white marble was set up”和空后的“It records the poets feelings of sorrow”可知，空处的意思是：在这块儿白色大理石上写着这首诗的前两行和后两行。起承上启下的作用。故选E。3根据空后的“He was also influenced by French romantic and symbolist poets at that
31、time.”可推知，空处的意思是：正是在剑桥，他爱上了英国的浪漫主义诗歌。故选D。4根据空后一句“It is a good embodiment (典型) of his lifelong devotion to explore poetic qualitiespoetic licence, creation and beauty.”可推知，空处的意思是：这首诗有着真实的感情、清新的语言和优雅的风格。故选F。5根据空前一句“In such imagery, poem can tell about its own aesthetic (美学的) feelings.”可推知空处的意思是：音乐和色彩可
32、以通过使用两种感官，耳朵和心灵来吸引意象。故选G。.短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。(2020河南许昌市高三质检)One day during last holiday, together with my friend, Zhou Jie, we
33、travel to Hong Kong by highspeed rail.We arrived at there in the afternoon.Felt excited and satisfied, I stood at Hong Kongs Victoria Harbour with my friends, enjoying the last rays of the sun.A few years after, I stood in this same spot for first time with my mother.It was the same beautifully nigh
34、t and the same gentle breeze, and a totally different me.Now, Im no much a child following my parents, but a young adult who can make decisions by himself.答案：One day during last holiday, together with my friend, Zhou Jie, we to Hong Kong by highspeed rail.We arrived at there in the afternoon. excite
35、d and satisfied, I stood at Hong Kongs Victoria Harbour with my ， enjoying the last rays of the sun.A few years ， I stood in this same spot for first time with my mother.It was the same night and the same gentle breeze, a totally different me.Now, Im no a child following my parents, but a young adul
36、t who can make decisions by .解析：1考查动词时态。本句中有表示过去的时间状语：One day during last holiday。故谓语部分应用一般过去时。故将travel改为travel(l)ed。2考查介词。此处there是副词，前面不可有介词。故删除at。3考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，feel与其逻辑主语I构成主谓关系。故用现在分词短语作状语。故将Felt改为Feeling。4考查名词的单复数。从上文可知，作者和一位朋友前往香港。故此处应用名词单数friend。5考查副词。从下文可知，作者在回忆几年前第一次与母亲在同一个地方旅游的经历。ago与表示
37、时间长度的词连用，表示多久之前。故将afterago。6考查固定搭配。此处考查固定搭配，for the first time“第一次”。故添加定冠词the。7考查形容词。此处应用形容词来修饰名词night。故将beautifullybeautiful。8考查连词。此处different与上文中的两个the same形成对比，构成转折。故将and改为but。9考查固定搭配。此处考查固定搭配no more“不再”。故将much改为more。10考查代词。结合上下文可知，此处是指作者可以自己来做决定。所以将himself改为myself。.书面表达(2021河北唐山市高三检测)为弘扬中国传统文化，增
38、强青少年的民族自豪感，某中学主办的英语杂志开设了“中国传统节日”专栏，面向广大同学征集稿件。你想投稿，介绍中秋节。内容包括：1时间；2庆祝方式；3意义。注意：1词数100左右；2开头已给出，不计入总词数；3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。MidAutumn Festival is a very important Chinese festival.参考范文：MidAutumn Festival is a very important Chinese festival. Falling on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the festival is
39、 intended to celebrate the harvest and it is also a time to enjoy the moonlight.Usually, each family observes some common practices. Bathed in the shiny moonlight, the whole family will sit together, admiring the full moon and enjoying delicious mooncakes. In Chinese tradition, mooncakes stand for r
40、eunion, happiness and wellbeing of each family.Children often gather around their parents and grandparents, listening to stories about Change and Yutu with interest.MidAutumn Festival is a festival for family reunion.No matter how far away people are from their hometown, they will manage to get back for a family gettogether.
