1、Module 4 Which English Period Two Listening;Everyday English;Speaking;Reading and Vocabulary;Writing;Reading Practice 同步精练（外研版选修8，新课标通用）(时间：40分钟).短语填空tell.apart，as long as，lie in，in conclusion，a huge amount of，get down to，let sb down，in case，date from，be relevant to1These comments_the investigation
2、directly.2_you drive carefully，you will be very safe.3The history of public education in the United States_the society of the early pioneers.4As a student，you should study hard and dont_your parents_5He_his work after the holidays.6_，Id like to thank you for all youve done for me.7The chief proof of
3、 a mans real greatness_his perception of his own smallness.8_money has been spent on this project，but it needs more money.9_she comes back，let me know immediately.10I cant_the twins_答案1.are relevant to2.As long as3.dates from4let；down5.got down to6.In conclusion7.lies in8A huge amount of9.In case10.
4、tell；apart.完成句子1不要让你的父母失望，他们相信你能成功。Dont_your parents_，who are sure of your success.2一接到任务他就投入了工作。He_work as soon as he got the task.3只要你不灰心，你迟早会成功。_you dont lose heart，you will succeed sooner or later.4我坚决反对你的建议。Im strongly_your suggestion.5第三个原因是学习汉语本身就是一种挑战。_is that learning Chinese is，simply，a ch
5、allenge.答案1.let；down 2.got down to3.As long as4opposed to5.A third reason .单项填空1Scientists are convinced_the positive effect of laughter_physical and mental health.Aof；at Bby；in Cof；on Don；at解析 be convinced of.确信； effect on.有关于方面的影响。答案C2Im sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.I think so
6、.He_for it for months.Ais preparing Bwas preparingChad been preparing Dhas been preparing解析现在完成进行时表示从过去某一时刻开始一直持续到现在的动作。答案D3_is estimated that there are several thousand languages and dialects spoken in the world today.AWhat BAs CIt DWhich解析句意：目前世界上使用的语言估计有几千种。It is estimated that.意为“据估计”，that不做句子成分
7、。答案C4Whatever the results of the homemade gift look like，remember its the thought that_Acares Bminds Cmatters Ddepends解析句意：无论自制礼物的结果看起来像什么，心意才是最重要的。matter “有关系”。答案C5David probably just got_in traffic.Why dont we give him a few minutes?Aheld up Bhold upCholding up Dto hold up解析got held up是getdone 结构，
8、意为“受阻”。 答案A6I felt so bad all day yesterday that I decided this morning I couldnt face_day like that.Aother Banother Cthe other Dothers解析考查与other 相关的单词的区别，句意：我昨天一整天感到很糟糕，以至于我今天早晨决定我不会面对那样的一天。是指在未来的日子中的一天，故用another。答案B7It seems that living green is_easy and affordable.A small step makes a big differe
9、nce.Aexactly BfortunatelyCsurprisingly Dhardly解析考查副词。exactly准确地；fortunately幸运地；surprisingly惊讶地，出乎意料地；hardly几乎不。句意：似乎保护环境是出乎意料的简单可行，小小的行动能带来很大的不同。答案C8Everybody was touched_words after they heard her moving story.Abeyond Bwithout Cof Din解析考查介词。beyond words表示“在言语之外”，即不能用言语来表达，也就是“无法形容”了。句意：听到她的感人故事之后，他
10、们感动得无法用语言来形容。答案A9The way the guests_in the hotel influenced their evaluation of the service.Atreated Bwere treatedCwould treat Dwould be treated解析考查时态和语态的用法。the guests 与treat之间是被动的关系，并且动作已经发生，所以用一般过去时的被动形式。答案B10His sister left home in 1998，and_since.Ahad not been heard of Bhas not been heard ofChad
11、not heard of Dhas not heard of解析句意：他的妹妹在1998年离开家，自从那时就没有音讯了。用现在完成时被动式的否定结构。答案B11As there is less and less coal and oil，scientists are exploring new ways of making use of_energy，such as sunlight，wind and water for power and fuel.Aprimary BalternativeCinstant Dunique解析考查形容词。既然石油和煤都越来越少，人们只好使用一些其它可替代这些
12、燃料的东西，alternative 有“可选择的，可替代的”之意，符合句意primary “首要的，初期的”；instant “立即的，迅速的”；unique “独特的”。答案B12She is very dear to us.We have been prepared to do_it takes to save her life.Awhichever BhoweverCwhatever Dwhoever解析名词性从句的引导词。句意：她对我们来说是非常宝贵，我们已经准备好做一切来拯救她的生命。答案C13Shell never forget her stay there_she found h
13、er son who had gone missing two years before.Athat Bwhich Cwhere Dwhen解析考查定语从句的用法。her stay为先行词，可以理解为抽象的一段时间(她呆在那里期间)，when指代her stay在定语从句中做时间状语。答案D14Well ship the goods at an early time_there is a steamer.Aeven though Bas soon asCas long as Das though解析根据题干意思可知此处是条件状语从句，引导词的意思是：只要，选C。even though引导让步状
14、语从句，意思是：即使；as soon as引导时间状语从句，意思是：一就；as though引导方式状语从句，意思是：仿佛，好像。答案C15It is often_that human beings are naturally equipped to speak.Asaid Bto say Csaying Dbeing said解析固定句型It is ved that从句。答案A.阅读理解A new study shows significant increases in foreign language study in the United States since 2002, with
15、Arabic leading the increase.The survey finds that the study of Arabic has increased 127%, and the number of schools offering Arabic study has doubled since the last nationwide survey in 2002.Spanish continues to be the most studied language at US higher education institutions, but interest in Asian
16、languages is growing with Chinese up over 50%.The Modern Language Association, tracking language enrollment for half a century, says the number of enrollments is now at an historic high, and the increase reflects a growing recognition on the part of students and government that languages play a role
17、 in an ever smaller world.“First of all, we think that they know that they are going to be better prepared in their careers and in their lives as citizens.And we also know that there is a lot more support for language study today, support in the form of federal dollars, support also in the form of t
18、echnology，” executive director Rosemary Feal said.The study finds that students continue to study traditionally taught languages such as Spanish, French and Italian and that interest in classical languages such as Greek and Latin remains strong.Karin Ryding, a professor of Arabic, says she is please
19、d that the survey found growth in both introductory and advanced level courses in foreign language.She says practicality is one of the motivations.“I dont think this is just a temporary spike in enrollments.I think these figures indicate a real shift of interest on the part of American students.Youn
20、g people today understand that the world is now truly and inevitably smaller.They are coming to the study of Arabic and other languages with serious professional goals in mind.I include work with international organizations, diplomatic service, global environmental efforts, humanitarian relief effor
21、ts, security studies, international communications and media studies，” she said.1What would be the best title for the passage?AForeign language study in the US at highest level for half a century.BA growing recognition that languages play a role in an ever smaller world.CA lot more support known for
22、 language study today.DA real shift of interest on foreign language study.解析标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了美国当今的外语教育。答案A2Which of the following languages is not traditionally taught in the US?ASpanish. BFrench. CChinese. DItalian.解析 细节理解题。提示在第六段。答案C3The underlined word “spike” in the last paragraph most probably mean
23、s_Ashift Bsurvey Cmotivation Dincrease解析词义猜测题。根据以上的叙述，spike应该是提高的意思。答案D.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选项。I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier(收银台) in her general store. _1_ I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”At
24、first I was paid in candy. _2_ I worked every day after school，and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 am to 7 pm.My father helped me set up a bank account. _3_By the time I was 12，my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics(化妆品)I dev
25、eloped the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid，women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear？” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup(化妆) ideas._4_The job taught me a valuable
26、 lesson：to be a successful salesperson，you didnt need to be a rocket scientistyou needed to be a great listener._5_Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me；instead，they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.ALater I received 50 cents an hou
27、r.BBefore long，she let me sit there by myself.CI ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.DToday I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.EMy grandmas trust taught me how to handle responsibility.FSoon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.GWatching my money gro
28、w was more rewarding than anything I could have bought. 【解题导语】 少年时代在祖母的商店里工作的经历使我懂得了经商之道：倾听客户的心声，了解顾客的需求。 1解析我十岁时第一次和奶奶坐在收银台前，不久之后奶奶让我独自接待顾客。答案B2解析起初奶奶给我糖果算是工钱。后来我的报酬是一小时50美分。答案A3解析爸爸给我开了一个银行账户，看到存款的增加我认为这比拿这些钱买任何东西都值得。答案G4解析本段谈到作者开始卖化妆品。作者学会和顾客进行目光的交流，而且对顾客的问题非常感兴趣，总是推测他们想要什么样的化妆品。显然，作者非常善于销售化妆品。所以作者卖出的化妆品突破了记录。答案C5解析根据前一句可知这里填的句子与倾听顾客有关，因此选D项。答案D