1、课时作业39 8-4 Pygmalion.单句语法填空1He has some acquaintance _ German, but he doesnt speak it fluently.2The book described the _ (adapt) of desert species to the hot conditions.3He awoke to find himself lying _ (comfort) on this hard, cold floor. 4Helen was chosen for the job because she was far superior _
2、any other candidate.5The writers writing style was what people remarked _ most at the meeting.6He was robbed last night, but _ (fortune) he didnt have much money on him then.7It is easy _ (overlook) a small detail like that.8If you think you can drink so much without damaging your health, then youre
3、 _ (mistake)9We had no _ (hesitate) in helping the sufferers when the terrible earthquake hit the country.10Sometimes the couples should make _ (compromise) with each other in order to live harmoniously.答案1with2.adaptation3.uncomfortably4.to5on/upon6.fortunately7.to overlook8mistaken9.hesitationprom
4、ises.选词填空pass.off as，fade out，in terms of，in need of，once more，rob.of.，generally speaking，show.in.1If you are _ anything, come here for help.2She _ herself _ an experienced worker.3They threatened to shoot him and _ him _ all his possessions.4Please wait here and _ the guests _ when they dont know h
5、ow to find the art show hall.5As the program ended, the music slowly _ and someone began to speak.6. _， prices follow demand; if there is no demand, prices are low.7The job is great _ salary, but it has its disadvantages.8The two sides did not agree on the subject for the first time, so today they w
6、ill sit down _ to have a discussion.答案1in need of2.passed；off as3. robbed；of4show；in5.faded out6.Generally speaking7in terms of8.once more.阅读理解A(2019年广西桂林市第十八中学高三上学期第二次月考)While your competitors are still waiting for the water to warm up, you could be giving your dragon boat season a jumpstart with a
7、 paddling vacation in Orlando, Florida. Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels, perfect for those looking for a break from the ordinary ( or cold) days while enjoying the sport of dragon boat with likeminded people.The 2018 Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on a
8、nd off the water. Register as a team, small group or individual, with customizable(可定制的) addons for those looking to give an edge to their personal performance.The week will close out on Saturday with a camp BBQ and a racing regatta! Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday April 15th with
9、 camp checkin. Training begins on Monday April 16th and ends on Saturday April 21st.GWN_FLORIDA_TRAINING_CAMPDates: Monday April 16th to Saturday April 21st, 2018Price: $395, $370 before January 19th, 2018Features include：Daily scheduleTwice daily dragon boat training sessionsDaily video analysisInd
10、ividual help(twice weekly)Additional daily group sessionsCampsponsored socialsCUSTOMIZE_YOUR_CAMP_EXPERIENCEThe options outlined below are available during the week of camp and can be booked as an addon. Addons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time through the onl
11、ine registration system.OPTION 1: High Performance ProgramCost: $75If you want to learn how to move your boat faster, then the High Performance Program is for you! This option consists of three progressive onehour sessions completely focused on racing techniques, strategies, and drills, with the goa
12、l of increasing your overall speed.OPTION 2：Coaching Community Dragon Boat (Level1)Cost: $175This course is intended for anyone interested in entrylevel coaching. Expect the material included in the course to cover safety, ethics(道德) in coaching, coachathlete communication, basic dragon boat techniq
13、ues, basic physiological requirements of dragon boat racing, race and practice planning, plus more.1According to the passage, _ in the camp.Ayou will enjoy a BBQ at the openingByou need to be over 18Cyou should have some dragon boat skillsDyou can have fun on land2How much does the camp with Option
14、1 cost if you pay at the end of 2017?A$370B$395C$445D$4703We can learn from the passage that _AOption 1 includes a threehour sessionBaddons can be bought during registrationCOption 2 is for those fond of advanced coachingDvideo analysis is covered in the coaching course4The purpose of the passage is
15、 to _Arecommend an upcoming training campBintroduce the options in a training campCprovide ideas about how to spend a vacationDoffer advice on how to win in dragon boat races答案与解析本文属于说明文，主要介绍了dragon boat夏令营。1D细节理解题。根据第二段The 2018 Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and o
16、ff the water.可知，这项活动既可以在陆地上进行，也可以在水上进行，故选D。2C细节理解题。根据文章GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP处的Price: $395, $370 before January 19th, 2018以及OPTION 1: High Performance Program Cost: $75 可知，在2017年底报名，应付钱为370美元和75美元，故选C。3B细节理解题。根据文章Addons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time thr
17、ough the online registration system.可知，Addons可以在报名的时候购买，故选B。4A主旨大意题。根据文章可知，本文主要介绍了dragon boat夏令营，包括活动的内容和费用，可见是为了推荐这个即将到来的活动，故选A。BOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to d
18、efeat my strange probleminability to read.In the library, I found my way into the “Childrens Room”. I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal co
19、mpanion I ever had as a child. He was my “secret sharer”， but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.There on the books cover was a beagle which looked identical(相同的) to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of th
20、e dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos: the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a brush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages
21、were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, un
22、til my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.My mothers call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to r
23、ead them.I never told my mother about my “miraculous(奇迹)” experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his
24、 own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.5The authors mother told him to borrow a book in order to _Aencourage him to do more walkingBlet him spend a meaningful summerChelp cure him of his reading problemDmake him learn more about weapons6The book caught the authors
25、eye because _Ait reminded him of his own dogBhe found its title easy to understandCit contained pretty pictures of animalsDhe liked childrens stories very much7Why could the author manage to read the book through?AHe was forced by his mother to read it.BHe identified with(对某事有同感) the story in the bo
26、ok.CThe book told the story of his pet dog.DThe happy ending of the story attracted him.8Which one could be the best title of the passage?AMy Passion for ReadingBMums Strict OrderCReunion with My BeagleDThe Charm of a Book答案与解析本文属于记叙文，讲述了作者从一名阅读困难的孩子到最终成为一名成功的作家的故事，告诉我们书本的魅力。5C细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句This
27、was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.可知母亲让他借书看是为了治愈他的阅读问题。故选C。6A细节理解题。根据文章第二段The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.可知此本书引起作者注意的原因。故选A。7B推理判断题。
28、根据第四段That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.可知作者感同身受地把自己与书本的主人公联系在一起。选B。8D主旨大意题。本文讲述了自己从一个不愿意读书的孩子被逼着去图书馆借书，结果因为看到了一本书，这本书介绍了与自己丢失的狗相似的
29、狗，最终成为了一名作家的故事，充分说明了书的魅力，故选D。CPetrol and diesel cars may still dominate(影响) 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 th
30、e 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. In fact, charging points
31、 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 high price tags drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity, recha
32、rging 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 sea and sky. Electric boats are amo
33、ng the oldest electric vehicles, 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 planes are also being
34、made, with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing batterypowered 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 studys findings and replace 87 per cent of its cars with ele
35、ctric 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. Even so, as many countries continue to increase their use
36、of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles will become even cleaner.9Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?AMy Dream CarBHistory of Electric CarsCProblems with Petrol CarsDDriving into the Future10The underlined word “hurdle” in Paragraph 2 means _.Aaim BbarrierCconsequen
37、ce Dstep11In the past, why did many people refuse to buy the electric cars according to the passage?AThey were not good value.BThey were very poorly made.CThey were not widely promoted.DThey couldnt travel at a high speed.12What is the function of Paragraph 4?ATo introduce the history of electric ve
38、hicles.BTo explain why the world needs more electric cars.CTo show why more people have interest in electric cars.DTo describe different ways electric vehicles can be used.答案与解析本文属于科技文类。汽油和柴油汽车可能仍然主宰着我们，但很快会被电动车辆所替代。电动汽车不产生任何排放物，随着在陆路方面的进步，电动汽车正朝着海洋和天空方向发展。而未来的车辆一定是电动时代。9D主旨大意题。通读全文可知，汽油和柴油汽车可能仍然主宰着
39、我们的道路，但很快会被电动车辆所替代。而未来的车辆一定是电动时代。分析选项可知D项(驶向未来)符合题意，故选D。10B根据第二段One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been range anxiety drivers concerns about running out of juice on a journey.” 可知，让司机在行驶中担心会用光电的一定是车的一个缺点，障碍。分析选项(A目标；B障碍；C后果；D步骤，手段)可知B项符合题意。 11A细节理解题。根据第三段中的第二句“Not that long a
40、go, electric cars were met with distrust, and their high price tags drove customers away.” 分析句意可知，不久前，电动汽车遭到了不信任，他们的巨额标价把顾客吓跑了，也就是说人们认为电动车太贵了不值得买。分析选项可知，A项(They were not good value.不值得买)符合题意，故选A。12D推理判断题。根据第四段的第一句“As well as advancements on the road, electric vehicles are taking to the seas and sky.” 除了公路上(汽车)的进步，电动交通工具正朝着海洋和天空方向发展。由此可知电动交通工具以不同的方式出现在陆路，海上及空中。分析选项可知D项(描述电动交通工具的不同的用途)符合题意，故选D。