成才之路高中英语外研版选修8同步练习2单元综合检测.docx

1、成才之路高中英语外研版选修8同步练习2单元综合检测Module 2综合检测时间100分钟满分120分第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。ACharles Dickens novels may not now sell in the huge numbers they once did，but they are still a potent(有力的)force.They continue to draw readers and are also enjoyed in version

2、s adapted(改编)for film，stage and television.They do not remain popular，in my view，because of“historical interest”Readers do not go to them to learn about the nineteenth century Englandits poverty and wealth，oftenterrible schools，its injustice.Dickens made his stories，created his characters，out of tha

3、t world but they still demand a hearing today because they have a universal appeal and continued relevance (关联性)The problems of poverty and injustice have not gone away，so when readers take up Dickens books they see and feel parallels(相似的)between Dickens England 150 years ago and their own societies

4、 today.Take as an example one of Dickens greatest books，Great Expectations.This novel of 18601861 tells the story of“Pip”Pirrip，an orphan(孤儿)who lives with his bullying (欺凌弱小的)sister and her husband，Mrs.and Mr.Joe Gargery.Joe is a blacksmith (铁匠)and Pip works with him as his apprentice(学徒)But Pip is

5、 taken away from this simple working class world.Through association with the wealthy，strange Miss Haversham，he is taught to look down on himself and his family.When he is later funded(资助)to leave this life and trained in London to be a“gentleman”，the friendship he enjoyed with Joe will never be the

6、 same again.This dark novel continues to appeal to readers because there are possibly millions of Pips in the world.The experience of being driven from your background，the experience of having your loved ones drift apart (疏远)from you and even look down on you because they must“get on in the world”ha

7、s not gone away.Of course novels are not just made of themes.Dickens novels continue to strike a powerful chord (拨动心弦)for his wonderful way with language，his intense (强烈的)characterization (人物塑造)and his ability to create atmosphere.But these skills were used with a sense of purposeintense moral purpo

8、se.Dickens wanted to hold a mirror up to the world to show people what it looked like.It is a testament to his talent and integrity that so many are still prepared to look into that mirror，despite the often painful character of what they see there.1According to the article，Dickens novels are still p

9、opular today because_.Athey clearly picture the life of the nineteenth century EnglandBthey mainly deal with the problems of poverty and injusticeCthey talk about problems that are universal even todayDthey have been adapted for film，stage and television答案：C推理判断题 。第一段第一句提出狄更斯作品仍受欢迎，第二段第三句中的“.they ha

10、ve a universal appeal.”，第四句中点出古今通用皆准的小说的吸引力为：现在人们仍能看到并能感觉到的相似性。2We can infer from the article that Pip，the character in Great Expectations，_.Abecomes a blacksmith in the endBis taught by a wealthy woman called Mrs.HavershamCused to have kind feelings towards his sister and brotherinlawDis looked dow

11、n upon by his family答案：C推理判断题。第四段中的尾句“.the friendship he enjoyed with Joe will never be the same again”说明他在过去曾与姐姐及姐夫有过一段纯真友好的亲情。3Which of the following statements most accurately represents the authors point of view?ADickens is most famous for creating painful characters.BDickens used his novels to

12、reflect life in his time.CDickens novels often depict historical events.DDickens talent lies mostly in his language，characterization and his ability to create atmosphere.答案：B细节理解题。根据尾段的倒数第二句。4What is the main point of the article?ATo introduce Great Expectations，Charles Dickens masterpiece.BThe main

13、 themes of Charles Dickens novels.CWhat makes Charles Dickens a great novelist.DThe reason for the lasting popularity of Dickens novels.答案：D主旨大意题。第一段为论点说明狄更斯作品仍受欢迎，第二段讲述狄更斯作品受欢迎的原因，第三、四段以远大前程为例来进一步讲原因，第五段进一步阐明作品现仍流行的原因：现在仍有小说中人物的同感或经历，最后一段点明并强调狄更斯作品受欢迎的原因，所以整篇文章是讲述狄更斯的小说现在仍流行的原因。BWhile small may be

14、beautiful，tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems，particularly when it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCGB)，which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall，has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants.Beds that

15、 are too small，shower heads that are too low，and restaurant tables with hardly any legroom all make life difficult for those of above average height，it says.But it is not just the extratall whose needs are not being met.The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size o

16、f beds，doorways，and chairs has remained unchanged.“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it，so even a kingsize bed at 66 (6 feet and 6 inches)is falling short for 25% of men，while the standard 63 bed caters for less than half of the male population，”said T

17、PCGB president Phil Heinricy，“Sevenfoot beds would work fine.”Similarly，restaurant tables can cause no end of problems.Small tables，which mean the longlegged have to sit a foot or so away from them，are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.Some have already taken note，however.At Queens Moat Hou

18、ses Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh,66 beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors，particularly Americans.东西小了虽好，但也有缺点。一个专门为高个子了提供帮助的组织TPCGB把目光瞄准了宾馆和饭店中的小床和小餐桌，希望为高个子解决“小”所带来的生活不便的问题。5What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?ATo provide better services.BTo rebu

19、ild hotels and restaurants.CTo draw public attention to the needs of the tall.DTo attract more people to become its members.答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的to campaign for the needs of the tall可知，TPCGB这个组织发起这项运动的目的是为了让公众更多地关注高个子的生活难题，以期能够满足这些高个子的生活之需。6Which the following might be a bed of proper length accordin

20、g to Phil Heinricy?A72. B7C66 D63答案：B细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句Sevenfoot beds would work fine可知，在他看来，7英尺是很合适的一个长度。7What may happen to restaurants with small tables?AThey may lose some customers.BThey may start businesses elsewhere.CThey have to find easy chairs to match the tables.DThey have to provide enough

21、space for the longlegged.答案：A推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句中的are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere可知，小桌子会让这些餐馆流失很多的顾客。8What change has already been made in a hotel in Edinburgh?ATall people pay more for larger beds.B66beds have taken the place of 63 beds.CSpecial rooms are kept for Americans.DGuest rooms

22、are standardized.答案：B细节理解题。根据文章最后一句可知，由于高个子顾客的要求，6英尺6英寸的床已经成为爱丁堡的这个宾馆中的标准床了。也就是说，这种床取代了原先短小的6英尺3英寸的床。CMark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously.Jason was determined not to go against their fathers wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother.He loved

23、 experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.“Dad will be really mad if he finds out youve been playing with his new computer.”Jason said，“He told us not to touch it.”“He wont find out，”Mark said，“Ill just have a quick look and shut it down.”Mark had been scolded before for t

24、ouching his fathers equipment.But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.It was a strangelooking machineone his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked，“Its an experimental model，”his father had explained，“so dont touch it under any circumsta

25、nces.”But his fathers warning only served to make Mark more curious.Without any further thought，Mark turned on the power switch.The computer burst into life and seconds later，the screen turned into colors，shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen：“SPACE

26、TRANSPORTER.”“Yes！”Mark cried excitedly，“Its a computer game.I knew it！Dads only been pretending to work.Hes really been playing games instead.”A new message appeared on the screen：“ENTER NAMESVOYAGER 1：.VOYAGER 2：.”Marks fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.“INPUT ACC

27、EPTED.START TRANSPORT PROGRAM.AUTORETRIEVE INITIATED (自动回收程序已启动)”The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.“I think wed better shut it off，Mark，”Jason yelled，reaching for the power switch.He was really frightened.But his hand never reached the switch.A single beam of dazzli

28、ng white light burst out of the computer screen，wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒)，until they themselves seemed to be glowing.Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life.And the boys were no longer there.On the screen，the letters changed.“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL.DESTINATION (目的地): MARS.

29、 RETRIEVE DATE：2025.”本文讲的是一个科幻故事，两个小孩通过电脑里的一个程序意外穿越到了另外一个星球火星。9Why did Mark touch the computer against his fathers warning?AHe wanted to take a voyage.BHe wanted to practice his skill.CHe was so much attracted by it.DHe was eager to do an experiment.答案：C细节理解题。根据第四段“Mark had been scolded before for t

30、ouching his fathers euqipment.But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.”可知，Mark被他父亲的电脑深深地吸引住了。10Where did the boys father most likely work?AIn an electronic factory.BIn a computer company.CIn a scientific research center.DIn an information processing center

31、.答案：C推理判断题。根据第一段中的“become a scientist like his father”和第五段听“from the laboratory where he worked”及下文发生的情况可知，他父亲最有可能在科研中心工作。11Mark thought“SPACE TRANSPORTER”on the screen was the name of _.Aa computer game Ba company websiteCa software producer Dan astronomy program答案：A细节理解题。从第六段的“ Its a computer game，”可知，Mark认为它是一个电脑游戏的名字。12. What happened to the boys at the end of the story?AThey were blown into the air.BThey were sent to another planet.CThey were hidden in the strong light.DThey were carried away to another country.答案：B细节理解题。从最后一段的“DESTINATION(目的地)：MARS.RETRIEVE DATE：2025.”可知，这两个孩子