1、课时规范练20Unit10(B)(35分钟).阅读理解Money is the root of all evil (邪恶) and new study claims there may be some truth behind the saying.Scientists at the University of California Berkeley,US,announced on February 27 that rich people are more likely to do immoral things,such as lie or cheat,than poorer people.T
2、he scientists did a series of eight experiments.They published their findings online in the ProceedingsoftheNationalAcademyofSciences (美国国家科学院院刊).They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near Berkeley.They noted that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cu
3、t off other cars and pedestrians at crosswalks.Nearly 45 percent of people driving expensive cars ignored a pedestrian compared with only 30 percent of people driving more modest cars.In another experiment,a group of college students was asked if they would do immoral things in various everyday situ
4、ations.Examples included taking printer paper from work and not telling a salesperson when he or she gave back more change.Students from higher-class families were more likely to act dishonestly.According to the scientists,rich people often think money can get them out of trouble.This makes them les
5、s afraid to take risks.It also means they care less about other peoples feelings.Finally,it just makes them greedier.“Higher wealth status seems to make you want even more,and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self-interest,” said Paul Piff,lead scienti
6、st of the study.Piff pointed out that the findings dont mean that all rich people are untrustworthy or all poor people honest.He said the experiments were to show how people living in different social situations express their instincts(本能)and values in different ways.1.By saying “money is the root o
7、f all evil”,the author wants to .A.link wealth with bad behaviorB.draw readers attention to the researchC.show how the saying proves the findingsD.defend rich people who do immoral things2.According to the scientists,which is NOT the factor that makes rich people immoral?A.They welcome risks.B.They
8、have more desires.C.They believe money talks.D.They become more selfish.3.Why did the scientists do the experiments?A.To show how social status affects peoples morality.B.To show peoples instincts and values in different ways.C.To test whether the saying “money is the root of all evil” is true.D.To
9、show the difference between higher-class people and lower-class people.4.What does the passage really want to show us?A.The poor are respectable.B.Money is the root of all evil.C.All rich people are untrustworthy.D.The rich are more likely to act badly.完形填空Being born and brought up in a village call
10、ed Bruis,I lived a simple life with my father.I was 16 when one morning,Dad told me I could drive him into a 1 village called Burbank,on condition that I took the car in to be 2 at a nearby garage.I readily accepted.I drove Dad into Burbank,and3 to pick him up at 4 pm;then dropped off the car at the
11、 4.With several hours to spare,I went to a theater.5,when the last movie finished,it was six.I was two hours late!I knew Dad would be angry if he6 Id been watching movies.So I decided not to tell him the truth.When I 7 there I apologized for being late,and told him Id 8 as quickly as I could,but tha
12、t the car had needed a major repair.Ill never forget the 9 he gave me.“Im disappointed you 10 you have to lie to me,Jason.” Dad looked at me again.“When you didnt 11,I called the garage to ask if there were any 12,and they told me you hadnt yet picked up the car.” I felt 13 as I weakly told him the
13、real reason.A14 passed through Dad as he listened attentively.“Im angry with 15.I realise Ive failed as a father.Im going to walk home now and think seriously about 16 Ive gone wrong all these years.”“But Dad,its 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were 17.Dad walked home that day.I drove behind hi
14、m,18 him all the way,but he walked silently.Seeing Dad in so much 19 and emotional pain was my most painful experience.However,it was 20 the most successful lesson.I have never lied since.1.A.smallB.lonelyC.distantD.familiar2.A.keptB.repairedC.watchedD.changed3.A.agreedB.plannedC.determinedD.promise
15、d4.A.villageB.communityC.theaterD.garage5.A.HoweverB.ThenC.ThereforeD.Still6.A.found outB.gave outC.figured outD.came out7.A.wentB.ranC.walkedD.hurried8.A.comeB.leftC.movedD.started9.A.wordB.appearanceC.lookD.face10.A.findB.believeC.feelD.decide11.A.turn around B.drive outC.go awayD.turn up12.A.ques
16、tionsB.problemsC.mistakesD.faults13.A.ashamedB.frightenedC.nervousD.surprised14.A.nervousnessB.sadnessC.silenceD.thought15.A.youB.myselfC.meD.yourself16.A.whereB.howC.whyD.when17.A.meaninglessB.uselessC.helplessD.worthless18.A.askingB.persuadingC.beggingD.following19.A.naturalB.practicalC.personalD.
17、physical20.A.indeedB.alwaysC.alsoD.almost.语篇填空(2019河南项城高三模考)The Silk Road is in fact 1. relatively recent term.These ancient roads had no particular name until in the mid-nineteenth century;Baron Ferdinand von Richth often named the trade and communication network the Silk Road.Since then the term 2
18、.(accept) globally.In the nineteenth century,a new type of travelers stepped onto the Silk Road:archaeologists and geographers,enthusiastic explorers who were eager 3.(look) for adventure.Researchers who came from many countries traveled through the Taklamakan Desert,4. is now in Xinjiang,to explore
19、 ancient sites along the Silk Road,5.(lead) to many discoveries and studies,and most of all,a renewed interest 6.the history of these routes.Today,many historic 7.(build) and monuments still stand,marking the passage of the Silk Road through hotels,ports and cities.Whatsmore,the long-standing legacy
20、(遗产) of this 8.(remark) network is reflected in a large number of cultures,languages,customs and religions that have developed for many years along these routes.The passage of merchants and travelers of many different nationalities resulted not only in commercial exchange 9. in a widespread and cont
21、inual process of cultural interaction.10.(obvious),it has become a driving force in the formation(形成) of diverse societies.书面表达(2018全国卷)假定你是李华,你的新西兰朋友Terry将去中国朋友家做客,发邮件向你询问有关习俗。请你回复邮件,内容包括:1.到达时间;2.合适的礼物;3.餐桌礼仪。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。答案:.1.B2.A3.A4.D.1.C2.B3.D4.D5.A6.A7.D8.A9.C10.C11.D12.A13
22、.A14.B15.B16.A17.B18.C19.D20.C.1.a2.has been accepted3.to look4.which5.leading6.in7.buildings8.remarkable9.but10.Obviously.Dear Terry,How are you going?In your last letter,you asked me about being a guest to a Chinese friends home.Now,I am writing to inform you of some relevant details.To begin with
23、,according to our tradition,you are supposed to arrive early,so that you can help the family prepare the dinner,which is meaningful and interesting.Besides,youd better bring some gifts,like a book or a Chinese knot.Whatsmore,when you are enjoying the meal,you need to avoid making noises while chewing food.Hopefully,these suggestions would be helpful for you.I have the confidence that you will have a great time.Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua