2020-2021学年高中英语 Unit 3 The world of colours and light Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading课后巩固（含解析）牛津译林版选修8.docx

1、Unit3TheworldofcoloursandlightSectionWelcometotheunit&Reading课后篇巩固提升一、写作词汇检测根据每组的提示词,完成或翻译句子。mit(1)The council has committed large amounts of money housing projects.(2)他没有作任何承诺。答案(1)to(2)He didnt commit himself to anything.2.eager(1)He was eager the first prize.(2)这个男孩急切想骑他那辆新自行车。答案(1)for/about(2) T

2、he boy is eager to ride his new bicycle.3.reward(1)They rewarded the winners gifts of fruits and flowers.(2)我们的耐心最终得到了回报。答案(1)with(2)Our patience was finally rewarded.4.range(1)She has had a number of different jobs,(range)from chef to swimming instructor.(2)她孩子们的年龄在3岁到18岁之间。答案(1)ranging(2)Her child

3、rens ages range from three to eighteen.5.calculate(1)Where did I go wrong in my (calculate)?(2)这则广告意在引起广泛的注意。答案(1)calculation(2)This advertisement is calculated to attract much attention.运用所学短语造句。6.upwards of答案After each extinction,it took upwards of 10 million years for biological richness to recov

4、er.7.be off to答案In a few days he would be off to sea.8.live up to答案Sales have not lived up to expectations this year.二、阅读词汇检测阅读下列句子,说出黑体词的含义。1.I can not understand the abstract concept.含义答案抽象的2.Commercial television is an effective medium for advertising.含义答案媒介3.Isnt that a consensus between them?含义

5、答案共识;一致意见4.The tour is arranged by our local travel agent.含义答案代理商5.Her paintings are presented in the National Gallery.含义答案美术馆三、单句填空1.He found it difficult to support a family,for upwards $40 was spent on food every day.答案of2.Both sides committed themselves settling the dispute peacefully.答案to3.They

6、 have achieved consensus that if the company is set up,he will own the share of 15%.答案a4.The loss has not yet (calculate) accurately,but it is believed to be well beyond one hundred million dollars.答案been calculated5.Estimates of the damage range $1 million and $5 million.答案between6.The government w

7、ill reward the local villagers their taking care of the young trees planted this spring.答案for7.His movie won several awards at the film festival,was beyond his wildest dream.答案which8.is clear that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger,more prosperous economy.答案It9.The fans were eager (

8、have) a look at the famous actor,waiting outside the hotel in the cold.答案to have10.Im calling to enquire about the position(advertise) in yesterdays ChinaDaily.答案advertised四、选择恰当的短语填空upwards of;commit.to.;on the surface of;be off to;range from.to.;be typical of;a wide variety of;experiment with1.A c

9、omputer of the model costs 6,000 yuan.答案upwards of2.The museum has a lot of famous paintings, the 13th century the 19th century.答案ranging from;to3. Chinese,he is kind,hard-working and determined.答案Typical of4.The scholar who has knowledge wins respect from his colleagues and students.答案a wide variet

10、y of5.She herself her work and achieved great success.答案committed;to6.Tom,along with his friends, the art gallery.Hell be back in two hours.答案has been off to五、句型转换1.They rewarded his great service.They his great service.答案rewarded him for2.They will take off for Beijing next week.They Beijing next w

11、eek.答案are off to3.I committed myself to working hard.I working hard.答案was committed to4.It is well known that smoking is harmful to the health.,smoking is harmful to the health.答案As is known to all5.She is eager for making progress in her work.Shemake progress in her work.答案is eager to六、完成句子1.他的研究涉及

12、好几个科目。(range)His studies several subjects.答案range over2.约翰殷切期盼我们来参加晚会。(eager)John wascome to the party.答案eager for us to3.我好像看见阴暗处站着一个人。(shadow)I thought I saw a figure standing .答案in the shadows4.他没有对妈妈作出承诺。(commitment)He didnt his mother.答案made a commitment to5.那位老太太送给他一个苹果来答谢他的帮助。(reward)The old

13、lady send him an apple his help.答案in reward for七、阅读理解AGrandparentsAnsweraCallAs a third-generation native of Brownsville,Texas,Mildred Garza never planned to move away.Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children,she politely refused.Only after a year o

14、f friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.That was four years ago.Today all three generations regard the move as a success,giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult ch

15、ildren and grandchildren.Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.Even President Obamas mother-in-law,Marian Robinson,has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters.According to a study by ,83 percent of the people said Mrs.Robinsons d

16、ecision will influence grandparents in the American family.Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obamas family.“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldnt get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,”says Christine Crosby,publisher of

17、 Grand,a magazine for grandparents.“We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them,especially when youre raising children.”Moving is not for everyone.Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices,but sometimes it

18、is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.Having your grandchildren far away is hard,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,but giving up the life you know may be harder.(一)阅读短文,选择最佳答案。1.Why was Garzas move a success?A.It strengthened her family ties.B.It improved her living conditi

19、ons.C.It enabled her to make more friends.D.It helped her know more new places.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“.givingthemacloserrelationshipthantheywouldhavehadinseparatecities.”可知,Garza的搬家行动是成功的,因为家人之间的关系更加亲密,关系得到加强。2.WhatwasthereactionofthepublictoMrs.Robinsonsdecision?A.17%expressedtheirsupportforit.B.Fe

20、wpeoplerespondedsympathetically.C.83%believedithadabadinfluence.D.Themajoritythoughtitwasatrend.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句内容可推断出,大多数人认为老人搬到成年的子女身边和子女共同生活是一种社会发展趋势。3.WhatdidCrosbysayaboutpeopleinthe1960s?A.Theywereunsureofthemselves.B.Theywereeagertoraisemorechildren.C.Theywantedtoliveawayfromtheirparents.

21、D.Theyhadlittlerespectfortheirgrandparents.答案C解析推理判断题。根据第三段内容可推断出,20世纪60年代的人们不希望与父母生活在一起。4.Whatdoestheauthorsuggestthegrandparentsdointhelastparagraph?A.Makedecisionsinthebestinterestsoftheirown.B.Asktheirchildrentopaymorevisitstothem.C.Sacrificefortheirstrugglingchildren.D.Gettoknowthemselvesbetter

22、.答案A解析推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推断出,作者建议祖父母们在做决定的时候应该以他们自己的最大利益为出发点。(二)文章二次开发。结合语篇内容复习巩固本单元语法项目。5.在上面文章中找出两个倒装句(1)(2)答案(1)Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.(2)Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.6.用as引导的倒装句改写下面句子Having your grandchildren far away is ha

23、rd,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,but giving up the life you know may be harder.答案As hard is having your grandchildren far away,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,giving up the life you know may be harder.BFrom the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London,b

24、elow are Londons most visited tourist attractions.Many of Londons top attractions are free,making them affordable places to learn about some culture.Whether you prefer history or modern art,youll find it at one of these must-visit spots.BritishMuseumThe world-famous British Museum exhibits the works

25、 of man from prehistoric to modern times,from around the world.The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone,the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection.Some exhibitions require tickets.NationalGalleryThe greatest and most beautiful building of Trafal

26、gar Square,Londons National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries.In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as van Gogh,Leonardo da Vinci,Botticelli,Constable,Renoir,Titian and Stubbs.Some exhibitions require ticket

27、s.TateModernSitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern,Britains national museum of modern and contemporary art.Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before.The gallerys restaurants offer wonderful views across the city.Some exhibitions require tickets.Coca-ColaLondonEyeThe C

28、oca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of Londons skyline.It has some of Londons best views from its 32 capsules,each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people.Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience,with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of Londons most famous landmarksall in just 30 mi

29、nutes!MadameTussaudsAt Madame Tussauds,youll come face-to-face with some of the worlds most famous faces.From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga youll meet influential figures from show business,sport,politics and even royalty.Strike a pose with Usain Bolt,get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lif

30、etime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.7.What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?A.Both have chargeable exhibitions.B.Both are on the banks of the Thames.C.Both have vast spaces and special shapes.D.Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.答案A解析细节理解题。根据小标题BritishMuseum后

31、面的一段中最后一句“Someexhibitionsrequiretickets.”及小标题NationalGallery后中的“Someexhibitionsrequiretickets.”可知,两者都有收费的展览。故选A项。8.IfvisitorswanttogetabetterviewofLondonsfamouslandmarks,theyshouldvisit.A.theTateModernB.theBritishMuseumC.theNationalGalleryD.theCoca-ColaLondonEye答案D解析细节理解题。根据小标题Coca-ColaLondonEye后面一段

32、中的“IthassomeofLondonsbestviewsfromits32capsules,eachweighing10tonnesandholdingupto25people.”可知在Coca-ColaLondonEye的32个胶囊舱里,游客拥有最好的视野来观看伦敦的某些地方。故选D项。9.InMadameTussauds,visitorscan.A.enjoyShakespearesworksB.talktosomefamouspeopleC.watchLadyGagasperformanceD.seefiguresofmanyinfluentialpeople答案D解析细节理解题。根

33、据小标题MadameTussauds后面一段中的“FromShakespearetoLadyGagayoullmeetinfluentialfiguresfromshowbusiness,sport,politicsandevenroyalty.”可知在MadameTussauds,游客可以看到许多名人的蜡像。故选D项。八、选词创境运用下列写作词汇,自己创设一个语境,形成一个小语段。(35句)be committed to;eager;range;reward;upwards of;be off to参考范文My uncle was a determined man.When at an early age,he was eager to be a actor.Later,he went to an art school,where he wascommittedto learning a wide range of skills.After graduation,he wasofftoAmerica,and he succeeded there.So far he has acted upwardsof 20 leading roles and has been rewarded many times for his excellent performance.