1、1选修 8Unit 5李仕才考点规范练(选修 8 Unit 5)【短文语法填空】Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?In 1969，the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland，Ohio.It _1_ (be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up.The river was so polluted that it _2_(actual) caught fire and burn
2、ed.Now，years later，this river is one of _3_ most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.But the river wasnt changed in a few days _4_ even a few months.It took years of work _5_ (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water.Finally，that hard work paid off and now the water in the rive
3、r is _6_(clean) than ever.Maybe you are facing an impossible situation.Maybe you have a habit _7_ is driving your family crazy.Possibly you drink too much or dont know how to control your credit card use.When you face such an impossible situation，dont you want a quick fix and something to change imm
4、ediately?While there are _8_ (amaze) stories of instant transformation，for most of us the _9_(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work，like cleaning up a polluted river.Just be _10_(patience)1was 文章讲的是 1969年的事情，故用过去时。2actually 修饰动词 caught，用副词 actually“实际上” 。3the most outstanding 是最高级
5、，前面需要加 the。4or 河流不是几天或者几个月里就改变了的，这里两个时间是选择关系，故用 or。5to reduce 这里考查固定句型：It takes some time to do sth“做某事花费多长时间”。故应填不定式 to reduce。6cleaner 根据下文 than知用形容词的比较级。7that/which habit 是先行词，故用 that/which引导定语从句。8amazing 是“令人吃惊的” ，用形容词修饰名词 stories，而 amazed指“人感到吃惊的”2，用来修饰人。9changes 根据句子的谓语“are”可知主语应为复数。10patient
6、根据空格前系动词“be”可知这里应为形容词。.阅读理解ADreams are not just a product of the processing of information that our brain conducts while we sleep.It is from dreams that some of the greatest inventions have become a reality.Take for example the famous chemist Dmitri Mendeleev,it was in his dream that he figured out
7、how to place all the elements on a periodical table.Srinivasa Ramanujan discovered thousands of mathematical equations (方程式) from his dreams.Ren Descartes,the man who built much of the framework of the modern scientific method mentioned that the basis of the method came to him in a dream.These are j
8、ust a few examples of how people got the answers to some of the most complex questions from their dreams.Our subconscious mind is constantly trying to give us answers to questions we may struggle with,and many of these answers come to us in the form of dreams.Did you know that an average human being
9、 has about 6 dreams per night?However,most of us may struggle with recalling them.There is a very simple exercise that can help you recall your dreams.Before going to bed,for at least 24 days (It takes around 24 days to form a habit),keep telling yourself that “I will remember all my dreams”.At firs
10、t,you may not see any results at all,but dont be alarmed by that.Just keep doing it.After a while you will notice that vague memories of your dreams will linger (继续存留) in your mind when you wake up.These may fade away after a while,so make a note of it on your mobile phone or in a book.As you contin
11、ue to do this,you will notice that its not just one dream that comes back to you but a number of dreams.3Now the fun doesnt just stop there.Try to understand what your dreams mean;see if they apply to somethings that are happening in your everyday life.Many of the problems we struggle with have alre
12、ady been solved in our amazing mind.It is all locked away in our subconsciousness waiting to be discovered.These answers come to us in the form of dreams.1.The examples given in Paragraph 2 show that . A.successful people often dreamB.dreams can help solve problemsC.famous people work hard at nightD
13、.great inventions are based on hard work2.According to the text,most people have trouble . A.realizing their dreamsB.continuing their dreamsC.waking from their dreamsD.remembering their dreams3.When you recall a dream,you are advised to . A.forget it B.keep it in mindC.share it with others D.make a
14、record of it4.What can we know from the last paragraph?A.Dreams deserve little attention.B.Dreams can be amazingly funny.C.Dreams should be rightly interpreted.D.Dreams may be difficult to understand.BRecently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were th
15、ere, as mental health professionals, to offer psychological first aid and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also 4guilty, because I hadnt
16、really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother passed away unexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was
17、 torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, Just go. Just be there. I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS related dying. He was not awake, and obvi
18、ously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. I
19、t is not only something we give to others but also changes me for the better.1.Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?A. He built shelters for them.B. He gave immediate first aid to them.C. He came to stay with them.D. He brought mental health professionals.2.What did the author do wh
20、en his friends mother passed away?A. He hesitated over whether to go.B. He went to his friends at once.C. He knew what to do instantly.D. He decided not to disturb.3.What does the underlined word solemn in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Heavy but warm. B. A little sad but cosy.C. Relaxing and delightf
21、ul. D. Very serious and unhappy.4.What has the author learned from his experience?5A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Being present can make a big difference.C. The family harmony is the happiest thing in life.D. Being a volunteer can make ones life more significant.七选五阅读(2016福建普通高中毕业班质检)When
22、 youre in high school,it can be difficult to find a job.You may not have much or any formal work experience and there arent many jobs available for teenagers.However,if youre looking for a job,there are things you can do to help get your application noticed and help yourself get hired. 1 Dont be shy
23、.Tell everyone you know you are looking for a job.Many jobs arent advertised and you may be able to get a good job lead from a friend or family member. 2 One good way to get experience is to start by working for friends and neighbours.Babysitting,garden work,doing cleaning,and pet sitting all can be
24、 included on your resume(简历).Keep an open mind.3 This is a tough market and you may not be able to find a job doing what you want to do.The more flexibility you have,the more opportunities youll be able to apply for.Plus,even if the job wasnt your first choice,it may turn out to be better than you e
25、xpected. Check the rules.There are only certain jobs you can do and hours you can work. 4 The minimum age you can work at paid non-agricultural employment is 14. Write a resume.A resume may not be required by employers. 5 Even though you may not have much information to include,a resume shows that y
26、oure serious about your job 6search. A.Start close to home.B.Be always optimistic.C.You can count on the following chances.D.Dont limit yourself to certain types of jobs.E.But it can help you stand out from the competition.F.These job search tips will help you get your job search started.G.Check the
27、 Child Labor Law regulations to see how they apply to you.书面表达(2016重庆第二次诊断)美国某中学拟邀请中国学生开展“手拉手”交流活动(The Hand-in-Hand Program),正在其网站上招募参加者。假设你是新华中学的学生李华,对该活动很感兴趣。现请你用英文在线填写申请表(仅需填写“申请陈述”部分),内容应包括:表示有意参加;简述自身条件(如性格、兴趣、特长等);说明你能为美方伙伴做些什么。注意:1.词数 100左右;2.开头已给出,不计入总词数;3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Application FormNam
28、eLi HuaSex Female Age 18EStatement of ApplicatiI am a student from Xinhua Middle School. 7on考点规范练(选修 8 Unit 5).【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了梦的神奇力量。1.B 推理判断题。由第二段中三个名人的故事可推断,梦可以帮助人们解决复杂的问题。2.D 细节理解题。由第三段末的“However,most of us may struggle with recalling them.”可知,大多数人觉得很难回忆起自己做的梦。3.D 细节理解题。由第四段中的“These may fade a
29、way after a while,so make a note of it on your mobile phone or in a book.”可知,作者建议人们回忆起自己的梦时要及时记录下来,以免忘记。4.C 细节理解题。由最后一段可知,梦里可能有我们潜意识里针对一些问题的答案,所以我们应该正确地解读梦。B【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。经过几次出现在诸如灾难现场、失去亲人的朋友家里等，作者体会到出现产生的巨大力量，因为这不仅帮助了别人，也提高了自己。1.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段末 we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激)fro
30、m the first person we met.I hadnt really done anything yet.可知，我们只是和他们见面，还没有做什么，故选 C。2.A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中 I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was tom about what to do.可知，作者犹豫不知是否要去，故选 A。83.D 【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词后一句中 His family,
31、 playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.可知，当时气氛并不严肃，故选 D。.【解题导语】本文为说明文。主要介绍了高中生找工作的方法和策略。要思路开阔,也可以在家附近找找等。1.F 根据上句“However,if youre looking for a job,there are things you can do to help get your application noticed and help yourself get h
32、ired.”可知,接下来要讲求职的技巧和策略;由下文列举的方法可知,应选 F项来承上启下。2.A 由下文“One good way to get experience is to start by working for friends and neighbours.”可知,在家附近开始工作是个获得经验的很好的选择,故选 A项。3.D 根据下文的“The more flexibility you have,the more opportunities youll be able to apply for.”和本段主题“Keep an open mind.”可知,找工作时要思路开阔,而不应局限于
33、某些工作,故选 D项。4.G 根据本段的标题“Check the rules.”可知,找工作时要符合一些法律法规的要求,故选 G项。5.E 根据本段的标题“Write a resume.”可知,写一份简历是非常有必要的,且由下文的“Even though you may not have much information to include,a resume shows that youre serious about your job search.”可知,故选 E项。. I am a student from Xinhua Middle School.I read about your
34、Hand-in-Hand Program on your website.I am writing to apply to join in it,as the idea is very appealing to me. Im a girl with an outgoing personality.Thus Im very willing to reach out to others and make new friends.I have a wide range of hobbies,such as reading and writing poems;I am also good at sports among other things.Besides,I devote a fair amount of my spare time to photography.If I am accepted,I will act as a bridge between American and Chinese students.I would like to invite my American friends to our school and I will spare no effort to be a perfect guide for them.9
