Unit 1 A Land of Diversity单元练习 2021-2022学年高二英语人教版选修八

Unit 1 A Land of Diversity

 

第一部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

The cost of living in countries like the United States, Britain, Australia or France has increased in recent years. But, if you're willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries having an extremely cheap and low cost of living. So, if you have the flexibility of living wherever you please, and want to live in a country the cost of living is the cheapest in the world, check out there 3 countries when planning you next move.

Cambodia

Cambodia may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise, but I's pretty close. The added bonus is that living here is insanely cheap, unlike some other tropical getaways. A luxury home with four bedrooms and a pool would only cost about $ 600 a month. A decent three-bedroom vacation home can be purchased here for just $ 20,000. And, for only about $ 2,000 a year, you can also hire a gardener and housekeeper to take care of your property.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and a result, it has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it's cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around 50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you're away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every amenity you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, amenities, food, and any sights.

1. How much money do you need to pay to look after your property for a year in Cambodia?

A. $ 600. B. $ 2,000. C. $ 20,000. D. $ 700.

2. What things will you be unable to enjoy in Mexico?

A. Any scenery. B. Amenities. C. A nice place. D. Tropical climate.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The cost of living in countries like the United States, Britain, Australia or France has decreased in recent years.

B. Cambodia must be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise

C. The people in Ecuador even use the US Dollar for their currency.

D. Cambodia is known for its poverty ridden streets.

B

    Dream culture is an important part of ancient Chinese culture. Dream interpreting is popular in China, and the most famous reference for dream interpreting is the book Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams.

    Ancient Chinese people thought that dreams could suggest lucky and unlucky things. Since different dreams have different meanings, people can get meanings of good or bad luck by interpreting them. Actually, dream interpreting is not totally a superstition. It does have some scientific value.

    ★Dreams are the reflection of the facts. Many dreams are actually something about what happened in the daytime. This kind of dream can be easily understood without dream interpreting.

    ★Dreams are the body's self-implication. Traditional Chinese medical science says that dreams are connected with the health condition of humans' bodies. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, dreams come into being. If someone dreamt that he or she was roasted by a big fire, it shows he or she might easily get angry or nervous.

    ★Dreams are usually different from the facts. It means that things will develop in the opposite direction when they become worse.

    To some degree, Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is scientifically reasonable. Over thousands of years has passed, the book still has many secrets waiting for us to explore.

1. According to the passage, dream culture ________.
A.is important in ancient Chinese culture B.is unimportant in foreign culture
C. has no scientific value D.is something about God

2.In the old days Chinese people thought that dreams ________.
A. were very popular  B. could suggest lucky and unlucky things
C. couldn't be interpreted D. were always different from the facts
3.If you dream that you are roasted by a big fire, maybe you are ________.
A. excited B. relaxed C. nervous D. bored
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is a book about dream interpreting.
B. When Yin and Yang are not balanced, you dream easily.
C. Dreams sometimes are the opposite of the facts.
D. There are no secrets in the book Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams.

C

As I travel across China, I hope to learn as much as I can about the Chinese people, your history, and your dreams for the future and I hope to help the Chinese people understand more of America's history, the lessons the American people have drawn from it, and the dreams we hold for the 21st century.

I believe both Chinese and Americans aspire(立志, 有热望) to many of the same things — to provide for our families, to teach our children, to build our communities, to protect our Earth, to shape our own futures, and pass brighter possibilities on to our children.

There may be those here and back in America who wonder whether closer ties and deeper friendship between America and China are good. Clearly, the answer is yes. We have a powerful ability to help each other grow. We can learn much from each other. And as two great nations, we have a special responsibility to the future of the world. The steps we take over the next week can lead to far greater strides for our people in the years ahead.

Here in this city of your magnificent history, we must always remember that we, too, are ancestors(祖先). Someday our children and their children will ask if we did all we could to build just societies and a more peaceful world. Let our monument be their judgment that we did that. Let our progress include all people, with all their differences, moving toward a common destiny.

Let us give new meanings to the words written in the ancient Book of Rites, what you call the Li Shi: When the great way is followed, all under heaven will be equal.

1. It becomes clear from the passage that _______.