课时作业(三十九) [选修8 Unit 4 Pygmalion]
(限时：30分钟)
Ⅰ.语法填空
Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple 1.________ powerful concept—the ant philosophy. They have an amazing four-part philosophy. First, ants never quit. They'll climb over, they'll climb under, and they'll climb around.
They keep looking for another way. What a neat (了不起的) philosophy it is to never quit 2.________ (look )for a way to get 3.________ you're supposed to go! Second, ants think about winter and summer.
That's 4.________ important attitude. You can't be 5.________ naive (幼稚的) as to think summer will last forever. People who have a little experience are clear about this. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer. It's important to be realistic. You have to think about rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead.
The third part is that ants think summer all winter. During the winter, they remind 6.________， “This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here.” And 7.________ the first warm day, the ants are out. If it 8.________ (turn) cold again, they'll dive back down. But they come out again if it is warm. They can't wait 9.________ (get) out.
Last, how much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that it 10.________ (possible) can.
What a great philosophy to have—the ant philosophy: never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.
In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起)the “If All of Seattle Read the Same Book”project in 1998. Her original program used author visits，study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong.
In Chicago, the mayor appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the “One Book, One Chicago” program. As a result, reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character.
The only problem arose in New York，where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致)can be achieved.Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point，putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than into discussion about a book itself.
Ultimately，as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process, or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared_a_word．
11．What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?
A．To invite authors to guide readers.
B．To encourage people to read and share.
C．To involve people in community service.
D．To promote the friendship between cities.
12．Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?
A．They had little interest in reading.
B．They were too busy to read a book.
C．They came from many different backgrounds.
D．They lacked support from the local government.
13. According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?
A．In large communities with little sense of unity.
B．In large cities where libraries are far from home.
C．In medium-sized cities with a diverse population.
D．In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached.
14. The underlined words“shared a word”in Paragraph 5 probably mean “________”．
A．exchanged ideas with each other
B．discussed the meaning of a word
C．gained life experience
D．used the same language
15. According to Nancy, the degree of success of the project is judged by________．
A．the careful selection of a proper book
B．the growing popularity of the writers
C．the number of people who benefit from reading
D．the number of books that each person reads
Ⅲ.信息匹配
请阅读下列短文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读6部电影的简介：
A
The 3D action-thriller Sanctum follows a team of underwater cave divers on an expedition to the largest, most beautiful and least accessible cave system on Earth. When a tropical storm forces them deep into the caverns, they must right raging water and creeping panic, as they search for an unknown escape route to the sea. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out. Soon, they are faced with the unavoidable question: Can they survive, or will they be trapped forever?
B
Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny and happily married Nick have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two friends are trying to land a dream project that would launch their company. And they seem to be unbeatable. But, Ronny's world is turned upside down when he accidentally sees Nick's wife out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. He soon learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, Ronny is wondering how and when he will reveal the truth to his best friend.
C
After the death of his father King George Ⅴ， Bertie who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment (言语障碍) all his life, is suddenly crowned King George Ⅵ of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth, arranges for her husband to see a speech therapist, Lionel. After a rough start, the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
D
A famous plastic surgeon meets the woman of his dreams only to find their future thrown into darkness when his playboy past comes back to haunt him. Danny has a unique approach to picking up women—in order to break the ice and gain their sympathy. He pretends to be stuck in an unhappy marriage. The instant he produces his wedding ring, the deal is all but done. But when Danny finally meets a woman that he really would want to marry, he abandons his usual approach for something a bit more subtle.
E
Two young couples are driving through a remote forest when their car breaks down. They get out to repair it and by the time they have fixed it, it appears to be night. To their surprise, a bear appears. Instead of getting back in the car and leaving, they shoot the bear and kill it. Suddenly another bear comes along, turns over the car and starts to chase them. Even worse, they have no phone signal.
F
Megamind is a super-intelligent alien who, at only eight days old, is sent to Earth by his parents as his home planet is destroyed by a black hole. However, he lands in the prison for the criminally gifted at Metro City, thanks to another infant alien similarly sent from a different net who eventually becomes a superhero known as Metro Man, defender of the fictional Metro City. Realizing that he is only gifted in causing trouble, and jealous of all of the attention and praise young Metro Man receives, Megamind becomes a super-villain(超级坏蛋) to compete against Metro Man.
以下是5个同学的信息，请根据他们各自的兴趣，阅读下面电影院海报上对6部电影的介绍，为他们选定可能最喜欢看的电影。
16．Bob is fascinated with movies that employ modern digital photography techniques. He would also like to take a breathless journey across cliffs and into the depths of oceans by watching movies of that type.
17．Olga is fond of history drama based on the true story and movies of royal topics are also his favorite.
18．Scott is looking to have a relaxing evening. He would like to choose a comedy but he doesn't like love stories. He prefers a situation where a dilemma occurs.
19．Ann would like to see a romance comedy with light-hearted, humorous plotlines. The stories between a man and a woman never fail to appeal to him.
20．David is crazy about outer space creatures. He is always looking forward to films that promise adventure and excitement.
答案
课时作业(三十九)
Ⅰ.1.but 前后语意为转折关系，故填but。
2．looking 动名词作宾语，quit doing sth。
3．where 引导地点状语从句，意为 “……的地方”。
4．an 由important及attitude可知，此处考查冠词的基本用法。
5．so 根据后面作结果状语的as to可知。
6．themselves 反身代词作宾语。
7．on 根据后面的day可知填on。
8．turns 条件句中用一般现在时表将来。
9．to get 根据搭配can't wait to do sth(迫不及待去做某事)可知。
10．possibly 副词修饰动词can (gather)。
Ⅱ.由西雅图公共图书馆发起的一个鼓励人们在同一个时间共读一本书的活动迅速传遍了美国，甚至走向了世界。文章向我们讲述了该项活动的实施以及所取得的成绩。
11．B 细节理解题。文章第二段告诉我们Nancy发动该活动的目的：encouraging reading和promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools，由此可知B 项正确。
12．C 细节理解题。倒数第二段告诉我们在纽约该活动启动困难的原因：…New York，where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. 选项中different backgrounds对应原文的diverse population。
13．D 细节理解题。倒数第二段This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity can be achieved.中的large towns和a greater sense of unity can be achieved分别对应选项中的large towns和agreement can be quickly reached。
14．A 词义猜测题。由语境可知，该短语就是对上文中enjoyed speaking to someone的另外一种说法，故选A。
15．C 细节理解题。题干中的According to Nancy，对应文章的as Nancy points out。由最后一段the level of success is not measured…by how many people are enriched by the process，or…可以看出，该活动成功的标准在于，有多少人通过该活动丰富了自己、有多少人喜欢上了和从来没有和自己说过话的人进行交流，也就是选项所说的从该活动中受益的人数的多少。
Ⅲ.16－20 ACEDF
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