2020高考英语新增分方案大一轮复习外研新课改省份专用精练：选修8 MODULE 1 课下作业（一、二） WORD版含答案.doc

1、选修8 Module 1 课下作业（一、二）课下作业（一） 单元语基扎根练.单词拼写1Its necessary for us to keep the balance (平衡) of nature and protect the environment.2I hope you can adapt (适应) to the new school life as soon as possible.3It is important for everyone to keep good eyesight (视力)4Last but not least, you need an intense (强烈的)

2、interest in learning English.5I decided to buy a laptop because it is portable (便携的)6I believe that bicycle will continue to play extremely (极其)important roles in modern society.7He came all the way to China for promoting (增进) friendship rather than for making money.8Black is depressing (令人沮丧的) whil

3、e light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active.语境语法填空1The weather in the small island is extremely (extreme) bad.The absence (absent) of fresh water may get you trapped (trap) if you set foot on it.Any explorer (explore) arriving at the island cannot survive for a week before

4、 they leave by lifeboat.2Annually (annual), there are lots of reports about the increase of teenagers whose eyesight is becoming worse because they are fond of using electronic devices, especially the smartphones.Its high time that our government took measures to discourage them from spending much t

5、ime on the screens.3Linda is a rich young lady, who likes to make voyages (voyage) to the world.Each time she comes to a new country, she buys some luxuries (luxury) so that she can stand out among her friends.根据提示补全句子1莫言是中国第一位获得诺贝尔文学奖的作家。(the序数词不定式)Mo Yan is the_first_writer_to_win the Nobel Prize

6、in Literature in China.2直到他面试失败，他才意识到自信是多么重要。(not until 置于句首的倒装)Not_until_he_had_failed_in_the_job_interview_did_he_realize how important confidence was.3看着这张照片，我不禁怀念起我的中学时光来。(现在分词作状语)Looking_at_the_picture,_I couldnt help missing my middle school days.短文填空()根据提示填空Im glad to hear that youre coming t

7、o Sichuan in August.Youve made the wise choice to travel (travel) here.Sichuan Province is rich in tourist attractions (attract) and enjoys many worldfamous places_of_interest (名胜古迹), such as Jiuzhaigou and Du Jiangyan Irrigation Project.Jiuzhaigou is wellknown for its beautiful lakes, of which the

8、water is clear and looks colorful.It can inspire visitors (visit) imagination.Another attraction is Du Jiangyan Irrigation Project, which was_built (build) over 2,000 years ago and is still playing an important part_in (在方面起着重要作用) irrigation today.And the newlybuilt Wenchuan Earthquake Museum can ma

9、ke all the people present call for that breathtaking moment.Besides, the nice weather and convenient transportation (便利的交通) here can make your trip more enjoyable (enjoy)Im sure youll have a good time.()片段选词填空warm， sunrise， ups and downs， below， range， increase， due to， Antarctic， manage， walk aroun

10、dAs Ive discussed in previous blog posts that our stay in Antarctica has had some ups_and_downs.An injury to my hand set us back a bit.And we lost about a week of flying time due_to that and some bad weather in the middle of the month.In spite of that setback, we managed to do 33 flights which would

11、 allow us to meet our scientific goals for the project.The flights were conducted during both daytime and nighttime conditions with ranging from as cold as minus 51 degrees F to as warm as plus 5 degrees FWhile most of you wouldnt think that 5 degrees F feels warm, to us, after almost a month of nea

12、rly continuously below zero weather, a temperature of plus 5 degrees F actually feels pretty comfortable.In fact, for the last week or so, Ive been walking_around in a woolen jacket rather than an ordinary coat.When we first arrived in late August, the sun was only up for less than 6 hours each day,

13、 but the day length was increasing by 20 minutes each day.These trips are my favorite Antarctic trips since we have got to see sunrise and sunset every day and enjoy the Antarctic night sky and stars.课下作业（二） 高考语篇提能练A(2019石家庄毕业班质检)Four Popular Places to Go This WinterHarbin, ChinaChina Harbins winter

14、 is for the brave ones the average temperature is 1.8 but those who brave the cold will be rewarded with experiencing one of the worlds largest winter festivals. 2017 marks the 33rd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (JanuaryMarch), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit u

15、p, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.Lyon, FranceParis may be called The City of Light, but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, Frances thirdlargest city. Thats when the annual Festival of Lights (around December 8) takes over, with light installations (装置) that transform

16、the citys streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La CroixRousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25)Lima, PeruPerus capital Lima is home to the worlds highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining,

17、the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour. Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and youll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.Vermont, USWinter in Vermont means skiing and snowboa

18、rding. Many resorts (度假胜地) have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, lowenergy models. These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one

19、 of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四个冬天受人欢迎的游览之地：中国的哈尔滨、法国的里昂、秘鲁的利马以及美国的佛蒙特州。1What similarities do the first two places have?AThey are decorated with lights.BThey offer snow sculptures.CThey have threeday festivals.DThey are extremely cold.解析：选A

20、细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up”及第二段第一句中的“every December, light takes center stage in Lyon”可知，前两个地方的相似之处是都有灯装饰。2Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift?AHarbin.BLyon.CLima.DVermont.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The city is also home to two Christmas markets (on

21、e in La CroixRousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25)”可知，里昂提供了一个很好的购买圣诞礼物的机会。3Whats new to the resorts in Vermont?ASkiing and snowboarding.BUpdated equipment.CCooking schools.DA longer winter.解析：选B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Many resorts (度假胜地) have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities

22、as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, lowenergy models.”可知，佛蒙特州的度假胜地的新鲜事是设备更新了。B(2019成都高中毕业班检测)Every ocean lover knows the dangers of getting caught in a rip current (离岸流). Experienced swimmers know it is relatively easy to escape the narrow chann

23、el of the fast moving water by floating and allowing it to drag you further into the ocean or by swimming alongside the shore. However, inexperienced beachgoers often panic, and try to swim to land, placing themselves at risk of drowning due to tiredness. According to the US National Ocean Service,

24、the currents kill about 100 Americans each year and account for 80% of all lifeguard rescues. These scary statistics may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Clever Girl, a smart buoy (浮标) that warns swimmers of the presence of deadly rip currents.The smart device is the brainchild of Australian t

25、eenager Maddison King, who created Clever Girl as a project for her Grade 12 Design and Technology class. The 18yearold, who works as a lifeguard during her spare time, came up with the brilliant idea after discovering that most children were unable to detect rip currents.The basketballsized plastic

26、 buoy, which can be attached to a chain of similar devices or the ocean floor, is fitted with a small propeller (螺旋桨). When the water travels at the speed of over 70 centimeters per second, it spins the propeller fast enough to power the light atop the buoy, warning swimmers to stay clear of the are

27、a.Though it sounds simple enough, the youngster had to overcome numerous design challenges. For instance, she picked a red light since it is easy to see in the bright sunlight and also because the color serves as a universal warning sign for tourists that do not speak the local language. The devices

28、 smooth surface and high handles ensure swimmers do not get hurt, while the black, white, and red striped underside, keeps sharks and other animals at bay.Future versions might include something like a warning siren, which would provide sound warnings of rip currents. Besides, the present model cost

29、s about $300 to make. “Thats beyond my purse，” she laughs. “The cost has to be cut down.”语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在海洋里游泳时，一些缺乏经验的游泳者遇到高速离岸流时常常感到恐惧，并试图游向陆地，最终因疲劳而溺水身亡。受做临时救生员工作经历的启发，Maddison King发明了一种装置，能在离岸流达到一定速度时发出预警，从而避免人们误入高速洋流。4Which of the following is the right way to escape the rip current?AWaiting for

30、 rescues.BSwimming to the shore.CMoving fast in the water.DFloating with the water.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Experienced swimmers know .by swimming alongside the shore.”可知，有经验的游泳者知道，通过在快速流动的水中漂浮，让流水带着自己流入海洋或沿着海岸游泳是逃避离岸流的有效方式。5Why did Maddison decide to invent Clever Girl?AShe wanted to challenge her creat

31、ivity.BShe was motivated by her working experience.CShe was supposed to complete it for her class.DShe was scared by the statistics of the government.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，18岁的Maddison King在业余时间做救生员，她发现大多数孩子都无法察觉到离岸流，终究会因为疲劳而使自己处于溺水的危险之中，故B项正确。6What do we know about the present version of Clever Gir

32、l?AIts not available on the market.BIts quite attractive for sea animals.CIts based on a complex theory.DIt can give warnings in different ways.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第一段可知，每年大约有100个美国人死于离岸流，但这些可怕的统计数据可能很快成为过去，这多亏了警告浮标装置 Clever Girl。结合最后一段可知，这种装置的成本很高，且未形成成品；据此可以判断，其目前版本还没有投放市场。7What could the future version

33、of Clever Girl be like?ASafer and greener.BCheaper and safer.CGreener and more effective.DCheaper and more effective.解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句“Besides, the present model costs about $300 to make. Thats beyond my purse， she laughs. The cost has to be cut down.”可知，这种产品目前的版本成本大约是300美元，在将来成本可能会下降；根据最后一段第一句可知，这种产品会更有效。