1、课时提能练(四十四)选修8Module 2The RenaissanceA：知识层面.语境语法填空()用所给词的适当形式填空To do well in gymnastics, a gymnast, however 1gifted (gift) he/she is, will have to keep practising hard.2.Basically (basic), the more he/she practices, the more 3.skilful (skill) he/she will become.The coach should get him/her to feel th
2、e joy of doing gymnastics rather than put too much stress on winning.For a gymnast, the greatest 4.motivation (motivate) to participating in gymnastics will always be the potential for fun.Nowadays, many girls sign up for gymnastic lessons mainly because they are 5.effective (effect) at providing th
3、em with weight 6loss (lose) and graceful figures.()填入一个单词Wu Jun was thirsty 1for learning but he was forced to drop out of school.He left 2.for Beijing and found a job in a restaurant, which took 3.up most of his time.It wasnt long before he got very tired 4.of the job.So he decided to leave the job
4、 5.behind and think of ways to trade 6with some small companies.He knew that success depends 7on diligence, confidence and determination.He worked very hard day and night, which was to lead 8.to his success two years later.Wu is now a businessman of great wealth.语境短文改错(共有5处错误)I dont know how to expl
5、ain it to you.I was blame for leaving you behind while climbed the hill.Seeking the flowers were full of my mind and I took no notice of it.On the behalf of our team, I apologize to you.Dont be angry any more.I believe our activity will inspire more people to protecting plants.答案I dont know how to e
6、xplain it to you.I was blame for leaving you behind while the hill.Seeking the flowers full of my mind and I took no notice of it.On behalf of our team, I apologize to you.Dont be angry any more.I believe our activity will inspire more people to plants.根据提示补全句子1此外，我们应该学习如何与他人好好相处。(“疑问词不定式”作宾语)In add
7、ition, we should learn how to get along well with others.2城堡里的很多画被认为是在一场火灾中被毁掉的。(be believed to do) A number of paintings in this castle are believed to have been destroyed in a fire.3现在网上学习使很多人在家里学习成为可能。Nowadays, learning online makes it possible for many people to study at home.4还轮不到你来告诉我怎么做我的事。(u
8、p to)Its not up to you to tell me how to do my job.5阅读传统文化的书籍会对儿童有良好的影响。(effect)Reading books of traditional culture can have a good effect on the children.B：能力层面.阅读理解(2020长沙市统一模拟)Im interested in the Renaissance(文艺复兴)，so I like visiting ancient Italian cities.Ferrara is called City of the Renaissan
9、ce.When I learned about this city on the Internet，I decided to pay a visit to it.The city has its certain charm and calmness，but I find it isnt as great as other Italian cities like Verona，let alone Venice or Rome.The Michelin Green Guide gives it two stars，which is right.I first visited the city ce
10、nter.The Cathedral and the Castle are at the heart of the city.Both have striking appearances.I visited the Cathedral first.The Castle is also worth visiting.On the lower levels，the history of the city and the DEste family is told through displays，and in another part the ceilings are shown up close
11、in mirrors on the ground.In the north，we can appreciate the Renaissance extension of the town，with straight streets and monumental houses.The famous Palazzo dei Diamanti lies here.When I was visiting it，it started to rain，so after taking a few photos quickly，I cut my visit there short.It had been ra
12、ining for a few days.When the rain ceased，I went to visit the historical center and the Renaissance buildings.Then I saw a street and found Castello Estense，which owes its name to the powerful family DEste.It was built with bricks and surrounded by a moat(护城河)After leaving there，I visited several ot
13、her interesting places such as palaces，churches and the narrow streets of the downtown.After four hours in Ferrara I left by train to Mantua.There I had a much better time.【语篇解读】在本文中，作者记录了自己游览意大利古城的经历。1Why did the author pay a visit to Ferrara?AIt is related to the Renaissance.BIt is full of charm a
14、nd calmness.CIt is a very famous city in Europe.DIt is strongly recommended by a guidebook.A细节理解题。根据文章第一句“Im interested in the Renaissance(文艺复兴), so I like visiting ancient Italian cities.”可知，作者是因为对文艺复兴的历史感兴趣，因此去费拉拉游玩，故选A项。2What did the author think of The Michelin Green Guides comment on Ferrara?AR
15、idiculous.BReasonable.CUnacceptable.DUnbelievable.B推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句中的“The Michelin Green Guide gives it two stars, which is right.”可知，作者认为米其林指南给它打两分是正确的，并结合最后一段的内容可知，作者认为这一评价是合理的，B项意为“合理的”，故选B项。3How could Castello Estense probably get its name according to the text?AIt came from the historical buildi
16、ngs.BIt originated from the straight streets.CIt was named after the powerful family.DIt was connected to the surrounding moat.C细节理解题。根据第五段第三句“Then I saw a street and found Castello Estense, which owes its name to the powerful family DEste.”可知，Castello Estense这个名字来自一个家族的名字，故选C项。4What can we infer fr
17、om the text?AThe writer thought Ferrara was as great as Venice.BThe writer visited Palazzo dei Diamanti for a long time.CThe writer liked Mantua more than Ferrara.DThe writer was disappointed with the visit to the Cathedral and the Castle.C推理判断题。根据文章第二段的内容和最后一句“There I had a much better time.”可推断出，作
18、者更喜欢曼托瓦这个城市，故选C项。.阅读七选五(2020湖北省部分重点中学第一次联考)Bound by manners and common courtesy(礼貌)，you can find it difficult to walk away from a conversation without seeming rude.With the help of etiquette(礼节)experts，we have some solutions to your social scares.Next time you feel trapped，remember these tips. 1 No，
19、this move doesnt have to involve throwing one of your friends under the bus.You can introduce your conversational partner to an individual with a common interest or quality and hope that they like each other.According to etiquette expert Jodi Smith，“The simplest way to leave someone who is occupying
20、 your time at a party is to pull someone else into the conversation. 2 ”Tell the people youve enjoyed speaking with them.If your acquaintance cant tell that youre eager to leave，try summarizing your conversation in the hope that your exchange will come to a natural end.According to Jennifer Grant，a
21、certified Etiquette Coach，you can politely say，“Beverly，I have enjoyed speaking with you very much and if you will excuse me，I have just seen a colleague/friend that I need to speak with.” 3 Its simple enough to have good manners，which is why you should stop making these etiquette mistakes by age 30
22、. 4 If youre speaking with someone at a party or networking event，you can suggest activities to your conversational partner. 5 Or ask，“Have you seen the ballroom downstairs yet? I was down there earlier and it was so festive(欢乐的)You should go to take a look！”This method of ending a conversation will
23、 work best at events with many interactive elements，such as wedding parties or conventions.ATry to find another topic.BSuggest an activity to the other person.CThis is a solution to all your problems.DBring someone else into the conversation.EAfter a brief introduction of both speakers，you are free
24、to excuse yourself.FA farewell such as this one will make the other person feel appreciated and respected.GFor example，say，“Hey，you should go to try the pudding in the kitchentheyre delicious！”【语篇解读】在社会交往中，我们需要注重礼仪，因此不失礼貌地从一个谈话中脱身有一定的难度；文章就此给出了相应的建议。1D根据空处所在位置可知，空处为该段的小标题。通读该段内容可知，该段表述的是通过把另一个人拉进你们的
25、谈话中来摆脱正在与你谈话的人。这与D项“让其他人参与到谈话中来”表述一致。故选D。2E根据空前一句可知，在聚会上，要想离开占用你时间的人，最简单的方法就是把其他人拉进谈话中，据此可推知，E项表述的“你可以简单地介绍谈话双方，之后你就可以离开了”与此处匹配。3F空前一句表述的是如何在表达自己很享受与对方的谈话之后，寻找理由客气地请求离开。这与F项中的“A farewell such as this one”表述连贯、一致。故选F。4B空处为该段的小标题。根据该段第一句中的“you can suggest activities to your conversational partner”(你可以
26、向你的谈话对象建议一些活动)以及该段给出的例子可知，该段讲述的是你可以向对方推荐一项活动，这样你就可以从中脱身离开。故选B。5G根据空前的“you can suggest activities to your conversational partner”以及空后的“Or ask”可知，该空与后面一句是作者列举的两个向与你谈话的人推荐可以做的事情的例子。故G项与此处匹配，衔接上下文。.语法填空(2020长沙市统一模拟)According to 1new study by the WHO(World Health Organization)，about 25 percent of adults
27、worldwide do not get enough exercise.Because of this，about 14 billion people are 2.greater risk of developing 3.(dead) diseases such as heart disease and cancer.When it comes to 4. (exercise) more，experts say that people neednt go to the gym every day.There are other ways to exercise.For example，we
28、can take the stairs instead of taking an elevator.And standing on one leg for 30 seconds each day 5. (be) also good for our health.The study also finds that women are less active than men because 6 (them) tend to spend more time at home taking care of 7(child) and doing housework.Countries with high
29、er incomes show higher rates of inactivity.For example，people in Kuwait and the United States exercise less 8.people in Uganda and Nepal.This is partly because in 9. (develop) areas，desk jobs have taken the place of physical labor and cars 10. (replace) walking.【语篇解读】世界卫生组织的一项新的研究发现，全世界大约有25%的成年人缺乏足
30、够的锻炼；女性由于要照顾孩子和做家务，与男性相比锻炼得少。此外，高收入国家的人们比低收入国家的人们锻炼得少。 1a考查冠词。根据语境可知，该处泛指“一项新的研究”，故用不定冠词；又new的发音以辅音音素开头，故用a。2at考查固定搭配。此处表示正因为如此，约有14亿人有较大的患心脏病和癌症等致命疾病的风险。at risk of.“有的风险”。3deadly考查形容词。该处指“致命的疾病”，故用形容词deadly“致命的”，修饰名词diseases。4exercising考查动名词。when it comes to doing sth.“当涉及做某事时”为固定用法，故空处应用动名词形式。5is考
31、查时态和主谓一致。此处为客观描述，应用一般现在时，又该句主语为动名词短语“standing on one leg for 30 seconds each day”，谓语动词应用单数形式，故填is。6they考查人称代词。空处作从句的主语，故用主格they。7children考查名词的单复数。从句的主语为复数，故此处照顾的孩子也不止一个，故该处用名词的复数形式children。8than考查比较级的标志词。根据空前的副词比较级less可知，该处表示比较，意为“比”，故用than。9developed考查形容词。由上文可知，科威特人和美国人比乌干达人和尼泊尔人锻炼得少；结合常识可知，这是因为在发达
32、地区，伏案工作已经取代了体力劳动，汽车已经取代了步行。故空处用形容词developed“发达的”。10have replaced考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处与该句中的现在完成时相呼应，应用现在完成时；又主语cars为复数，故填have replaced。.短文改错(2020福州市质检)I am David. As a eighteenyearold student in Senior 3, there have always a new challenge just around the corner! At times they can be quite stressful, which
33、in turn makes me feel very worry. In order to help deal this, I go jogging as often as possibly. Whether Im at the gym and on the road, my nervous energy push me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my leg. By the end of the run, all my stress has been disappeared and
34、 I am ready to meet more challenges with confidence the next day!答案I am David. As eighteenyearold student in Senior 3, there always a new challenge just around the corner! At times can be quite stressful, which in turn makes me feel very . In order to help deal this, I go jogging as often as . Whether Im at the gym on the road, my nervous energy me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my . By the end of the run, all my stress has disappeared and I am ready to meet more challenges with confidence the next day!