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课时作业(八)　UNIT 8 Section C　Lesson 2　Greening the Desert　(分值：75.5分)
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分)
1．Although she is a famous actress, she dresses like an ________ (普通的) girl so maybe you can't pick her out in the crowd.
答案：ordinary
2．Food from different ________ (地区) of China will enable global athletes to fully experience Chinese tastes.
答案：regions
3．In the animation Ne Zha, we can see a rebellious (叛逆的) child who ________ (克服) hardships and becomes a hero.
答案：overcomes
4．Of the two choices, the f________ is better than the latter.
答案：former
5．They had made a clear ________ (利润)of ￡2，000 by the end of last year.
答案：profit
6．They decided to extend the c________ UN humanitarian program.
答案：current
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分)
1．It never ________ (occur) to him that his novel would become such a hit and bring him so much fame and wealth.
答案：occurred
2．The Speaker's Club is well ________ (organise) so that all members are able to have the opportunity to speak at every club meeting.
答案：organised
3．Harvard University issued a ________ (propose) entitled “Turning The Tide”， suggesting that colleges should place less emphasis on high stakes tests.
答案：proposal
4．With no tools on the deserted island, chances of their ________ (survive) were slim.
答案：survival
5．Not content ________ his present life, he decided to try his fortune in a bigger city.
答案：with
6．After listening to the lecture, they determined ________ (join) the volunteer organization.
答案：to join
Ⅲ.选词填空(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
make sb.'s dream come true, work through, prevent...from..., refer to sb. as..., work on
1．Should I ________ you ________ Dr. Smith or Professor Smith
答案：refer to; as
2．Linda spends all her time ____________ the garden.
答案：working on
3．To ____________ these emotions, first write all of your emotions down.
答案：work through
4．Something is ________ the machine ________ shutting down, so the motor is getting overheated.
答案：preventing; from
5．Some of my favorite organizations are the ones that ________ terminally (晚期地) ill children's ________．
答案：make; dreams come true
Ⅳ.同义句转换(共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分)
1．She was determined to make her son's dream a reality, despite all possible difficulties.
→She was determined to make her son's dream ________________， despite all possible difficulties．
答案：come true
2．If it had been given more attention, the fire could have been avoided.
→______________________， the fire could have been avoided.
答案：Given more attention
3．There is a small river that flows through the farm.
→There is a small river ______________________________________．
答案：flowing through the farm
Ⅴ.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
About eight years ago, Mary Grace Henry of Harrison, New York, asked for a sewing machine (缝纫机) for her birthday. She wanted to design and sell headbands (头巾) to pay for just one African girl's schooling.
Now, 11，000 headbands later, Mary Grace has sold enough to give 45 girls living in poverty (贫穷) the gift of an education.
Henry is the founder of Reverse The Course—a headband making business that gives 100 percent of the money it makes toward educational chances for girls, primarily in Uganda and Kenya. Henry had the idea to start her business after learning about early marriage in some developing countries—a practice that greatly reduces the likelihood of a girl receiving education.
There are about 67 million child brides (新娘) worldwide, according to the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). Girls in poor communities in the developing world are greatly affected by the practice, which “repeats the cycle of poverty”， according to the organization.
On November 6, Henry won a World of Children Award for her work to fight against the practice through educational chances. According to the organization, $35，000 will be given to support Reverse The Course's work by providing money for student workshops and programs for girls in poor Africa.
“The greatest difficulty of education faced by both girls and boys is poverty，” Henry told the awards organization. “Girls, though, face a second hurdle that is far more difficult to address: their culture. In many countries throughout the world, girls are viewed as having not just less value than boys, but often little or no value.”
“When you see a need, act，” Henry said of the advice she'd give to others who want to make change. “Dream big, but start small, taking little steps. Set a goal (目标) and don't frighten yourself by thinking about the ‘what ifs’. Each step taken will present both new chances and new difficulties. Face each one as it comes and then keep going. All those little steps, done with love, will lead you to places impossible to imagine.”
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Mary Grace Henry建立Reverse The Course, 帮助非洲女孩获得教育机会的故事。
1．Why did Henry found Reverse The Course？(　　)
A．To develop girls' sewing skills.
B．To raise money for the homeless.
C．To teach girls to design headbands.
D．To help African girls receive education.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的“Henry is the founder of Reverse The Course—a headband making business that gives 100 percent of the money it makes toward educational chances for girls, primarily in Uganda and Kenya.”可知，Henry建立了Reverse The Course，目的是想通过卖头巾获得资金去帮助非洲的贫困女孩，为她们提供教育机会。
2．What might surprise Henry greatly eight years ago？(　　)
A．Girls having less value than boys.
B．Child marriage in some countries.
C．Health problems in poor Africa.
D．Unfair schooling in some countries.
答案：B
解析：推理判断题。由第一段可知，八年前，Henry开始卖自己做的头巾；再由第三段中的“start her business after learning about early marriage in some developing countries—a practice that greatly reduces the likelihood of a girl receiving education.”可知，Henry八年前了解到一些发展中国家的童婚问题导致很多女孩没有受到良好的教育，继而使得她们一直困于贫穷中，因此才萌生了卖头巾帮助她们的想法，故推断童婚问题使她大为震惊。
3．Which of the following best explains “hurdle” underlined in Paragraph 6？(　　)
A．Problem. B．Choice.
C．Need. D．Mistake.
答案：A
解析：猜测词义题。由画线词前的“‘The greatest difficulty of education faced by both girls and boys is poverty’”以及画线词后的“‘far more difficult to address: their culture... girls are viewed as having not just less value than boys, but often little or no value.’”可知，hurdle与difficulty意思相近，即“障碍，难题，问题”。
4．What did Henry advise readers to do？(　　)
A．Treasure what they have.
B．Put themselves in others' shoes.
C．Take small steps towards achieving their goal.
D.Bring happiness to others with time and patience.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。由最后一段中Henry说的话可知，她给那些想要改变这个世界的人提出了建议：行动起来，树立大梦想，从小事做起，采取措施，克服困难，永不放弃，终将有收获。
B
As a boy growing up in India, I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s, with great interest.
My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and West Germany.
I have vivid memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is otherwise scared of flying.
After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河), it was simply an unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.
Being the first airline to take me overseas, Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today, I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying, in general, for me, has always been an ordeal (terrible and painful experience). Flying on Lufthansa, however, is something I always have and always will look forward to.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。作者给我们讲述了他第一次去欧洲的难忘旅行。
5．Which country does the author live in now？(　　)
A．India. B．Canada.
C．Belgium. D．Germany.
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段首句以及最后一段“Being the first airline to take me overseas...”可分析，作者生活的国度是在印度(India)，故选A。
6．Which of the following is TRUE about the author's trip to Europe in 1998？(　　)
A．The author traveled with one of his parents.
B．Both their going and return are by air.
C．They traveled in spring that year.
D．They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。A项错在与事实“和父母双亲一起去的”不符；C项错在与事实“他们是在夏季去的”不符；D项错在与事实“在欧洲待了两个星期”不符。B项与文章吻合，故选B。
7．It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is ________.(　　)
A．a city in India
B．a city in Europe
C．an airline company
D．a travel agency
答案：C
解析：推理判断题。通过后三段内容不难看出，此为一家航空公司的名称(德国汉莎航空公司)。故选C。
8．The underlined word “sombre” in the 4th paragraph probably means “________”．(　　)
A．happy B．sad
C．angry D．enjoyable
答案：B
解析：词义猜测题。想到愉快的旅行就要结束，其心情自然不好，故选B项。根据后半句“但德国汉莎航空公司却以其高质量的服务使得‘我’这一返程旅行转变为‘a most enjoyable experience’”也可推知。
Ⅵ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
If you want to write a strong essay, it is important to make sure you have three clear parts in your paper: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.
1(____). It's used to catch your readers' attention and tell them what the essay will be about. Start with information they will need to know in order to understand your topic. Your thesis statement (论点) tells the readers the point or main idea of your essay. 2(____) Besides, many teachers suggest making your first sentence eye catching.
Once you have written a good opening paragraph, it is time to write the body. You'll usually produce at least three supporting paragraphs. 3(____) After you have written a supporting paragraph, read it and ask yourself: does it prove what I'm trying to say Remember, if you want to write a strong essay, one paragraph will center on one idea. 4(____)
Finally, a strong essay should end with a strong conclusion. When writing this paragraph, ask yourself the following question. 5(____) This is your last chance to make an impression on your readers, so tell them one last time what you wanted to prove and how you proved it. Be sure not to simply restate your thesis statement.
A．So, it should appear in the first paragraph.
B．Does this paragraph support my thesis statement
C．What do I want them to walk away thinking about
D．Your first paragraph is probably the most important.
E．Of course, you can have as many as you need to prove your point.
F．In other words, you want to attract your readers and keep them reading.
G．If you have two ideas in a single paragraph, break it up into two paragraphs.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何写一篇结构严谨的论说文进行了简单的阐述。
1．答案：D
解析：由本空后面的内容可知，本段主要介绍创作文章时首段的重要性以及写法。故D项符合本段主旨大意。
2．答案：A
解析：第二段中的“Your thesis statement tells the readers the point or main idea of your essay.”与A项内容形成因果关系；且A项中的it指代“Your thesis statement”。
3．答案：E
解析：上文中的“supporting paragraphs”与E项中的“prove your point”在语意上相关；本空前一句说明一般情况，E项内容说明其他情况。
4．答案：G
解析：上文“one paragraph will center on one idea”与G项中的“two ideas in a single paragraph”存在关联；本空前一句介绍恰当写法：一段说明一个观点，而G项是对这个写法的补充说明。
5．答案：C
解析：由上文“ask yourself the following question”可推断，本空应填一个问句；本段介绍末尾段的写法，故C项符合语境。
Ⅶ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Classical Chinese poetry is traditional Chinese poetry 1.________ (write) in classical Chinese and certain of traditional forms. Many 2.________ (poem) come from particular historical periods, such as the poetry of the Tang Dynasty and the verse of the Song Dynasty. 3.________ (it) existence dates back to at least as early as the publication of The Book of Poetry or Shijing. There are 4.________ (vary) combinations of forms and genres, most of 5.________ arose at the Tang Dynasty.
Development of Classical Chinese poetry 6.________ (active) continued up to the year of 1919, when the May Fourth Movement 7.________ (take) place, and is still popular even today. Classical Chinese poetry created during this 3，000 year period has been developing continuously, 8.________ (produce) a great deal of diversity—classified by both major historical periods 9.________ dynastic periods.
Of the key aspects of Classical Chinese poetry is its close inter relationship with other forms of Chinese art, such as Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy (书法). Classical Chinese poetry has proven to have a strong influence 10.________ poetry worldwide.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章简单介绍了中国古典诗歌的一些相关情况。
1．答案：written
解析：考查非谓语动词。中国古典诗歌是用古文写的传统中国诗歌。动词write与poetry之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词作后置定语。
2．答案：poems
解析：考查名词的数。poem为可数名词，空前有Many修饰，所以要用其复数形式。
3．答案：Its
解析：考查代词。此处指的是“它的”，要用形容词性物主代词。
4．答案：various
解析：考查形容词。空处修饰名词combinations，故填形容词various“多种多样的”。
5．答案：which
解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，此处是一个非限制性定语从句，先行词是combinations，指物，因此在介词of之后要用关系代词which。
6．答案：actively
解析：考查副词。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰谓语动词continued，故用副词actively“活跃地”。
7．答案：took
解析：考查动词的时态。根据该句中的the year of 1919判断，此处要用一般过去时。
8．答案：producing
解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处要用v. ing形式作结果状语。
9．答案：and
解析：考查连词。根据句子的结构和空前的both可知，此处应用表示并列关系的连词and。
10．答案：on
解析：考查介词。have an influence on为固定用法，表示“对……有影响”，故用介词on。
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