课后限时作业(十二)Period Four Resource Bank: Reading[语言知识练]Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．The test is likely __to_be__(be) difficult.2．Frank has lived in China for about 3 years, so he has got used to __eating__(eat) rice.3．I was about to go out for relaxation when the bell for class went __off__.4．They could not agree about the __distribution__(distribute) of the profits.5．I stopped and smiled when I saw Mike, but he __ignored__(ignore) me and walked on.6．I'd appreciate __it__ if you paid in cash.7．You should insist __on__ practising speaking English.8．Woolf can't swim. __Neither__ can Jane.9．__Tom's__ (Tom) going won't be of much help.10．Remember to put the books in __the__ place before leaving the room.[高考题型练]Ⅱ.阅读理解Many of us grew up reciting classic poems from textbooks, learning to appreciate this beautiful art form that's able to use just a few lines to convey such rich meanings.To recognize the unique ability of poetry to acquire the creative spirit of the human mind, World Poetry Day is celebrated on March 21 each year.One of the main goals of the day, according to UNESCO, is to support linguistic(语言的) diversity through poetic expression.Chinese poetry has a long history that dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty.It became extremely popular during the Tang and Song dynasties.Even today, classic poems are still loved by a lot of people.And even TV series featuring classic poetry are hugely popular.For example, in the 2011 hit period drama, Empresses in the Palace, classic poems recited by the show's characters are often quoted(引用) by Internet users.One of the drama's most moving songs was adapted from a verse(韵文) written by Wen Tingyun of the Tang Dynasty.Meanwhile, the TV show Chinese Poetry Competition, which features classic works from famous Chinese poets, is also a big success.“In poetry, I've found echoes(共鸣) of human emotions, including happiness, anger, joy and sorrow，” one of the show's contestants(参赛者) told CCTV.“When I read ancient texts, I feel I reach the depths of these poems and find the real mean ings of them.”Classic poetry has become an important way to pass on and spread traditional Chinese culture.The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China released(发布)new curriculum standards for high schools that recommended students to recite 72 ancient poems orarticles, up from 14.Indeed, many people believe that learning classic poems is important in today's world.“Through the bridge of poetry, people today can resonate(产生共鸣) with the values of our ancestors.Their wisdom has gained new life in the modern world，” Yao Xishuang, director of the Department of Language Application and Administration told CCTV.语篇导读本文介绍了联合国教科文组织设立“世界诗歌日”的初衷，以及诗歌在社会发展中的重要性。
1．Which of the following is one of the main goals to hold World Poetry Day?A．To encourage the creation of poetry around the world.B．To bring attention to the linguistic differences in poetry.C．To build a better global community through poetry.D．To remind people of the long history of poetry.解析B细节理解题。
根据第二段第二句可知，设立“世界诗歌日”的主要目的之一是支持诗歌中的语言多样性，B项(引起人们对诗歌中语言差异的重视)意思相近，故选B项。
2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?A．Poetry in our daily lives.B．Poetry in modern society.C．Poetry in a hit reality show.D．Poetry in a period drama.解析D主旨大意题。
通读第四段可知，本段主要介绍了2011年的年度热剧《甄嬛传》中的诗歌受到广泛欢迎，故选D项。
3．How many more ancient poems or articles are high school students recommended to memorize than before according to the new curriculum standards?A．14. B．86.C．58. D．72.解析C数字计算题。
根据倒数第二段第二句可知，高中新课程标准推荐学生古诗文背诵篇目从14篇增加到72篇，由此可知，增加了72－14＝58(篇)，故选C项。
4．Why is learning classic poetry still important in today's world, according to Yao Xishuang?A．Poetry is a bridge to the wisdom of our ancestors.B．Poetry is considered the best form of Chinese literature.C．Poetry is full of sincere human emotions.D．Poetry teaches people the true meaning of life.解析A细节理解题。
根据最后一段第二、三句可知，姚喜双认为，在当今世界学习经典古诗仍然很重要，因为它们是连接先人智慧的桥梁，故选A项。
Ⅲ.完形填空Li Yuting was eagerly looking for a diamond ring to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary.“I wanted a 2-carat one with a(n) __1__ design，” said the 32-year-old housewife.Even though Li still buys blue chip jewellery brands, she tends to go for __2__ items now.They must be __3__ with unique selling points, such as Chinese __4__ carved on or in them.“I started to go for retailers(零售商) which offered jewellery with __5__ according to customers' needs，”Li said.“The feeling of finding the right accessories(配饰) for a dress among my collection gives me __6__，”she added, “I like my __7__ to be unique.”Li is not __8__ in this respect.The demand for high quality accessories with distinct designs is in __9__ with the stereotype(老一套的) offerings of old-fashioned jewellery brands.This in turn has __10__ increasing spending on luxury accessories by Chinese customers during their trips abroad.Throw in watches and this accounts for 40 percent of their total __11__ spending.People are now trying to express their __12__，so brands should think how to make a product fit their lifestyle with high product __13__.This is creating opportunities for some certain brands to __14__.Major brands are not going __15__，but they do have to __16__ product designs.Housewife Li would agree with that __17__，even though some of her jewellery pieces are not expensive but are unique.__18__，demand is evolving quickly as the focus __19__ from diamonds to a wider choice of metals and precious stones with the right design.Some popular brands aim to deliver a __20__ that fashion is a form of expression of who they are.1．A．beautiful B．uniqueC．elegant D．colorful2．A.hand-made B．home-madeC．custom-made D．man-made3．A.original B．expensiveC．natural D．valuable4．A.culture B．picturesC．civilisation D．characters5．A.decorations B．designsC．patterns D．products6．A.confidence B．prideC．pleasure D．fun7．A.dress B．jewelleryC．collection D．possessions8．A.alone B．specialC．average D．common9．A.favour B．harmonyC．contrast D．conflict10．A.led B．influencedC．reduced D．created11．A.overseas B．dailyC．unexpected D．unbearable12．A.dignity B．imageC．pride D．individuality13．A.price B．qualityC．reputation D．fame14．A.get lost B．give upC．stand out D．leave behind15．A.anywhere B．nowhereC．everywhere D．somewhere16．A.develop B．changeC．remove D．enlarge17．A.efficiency B．evolutionC．system D．assessment18．A.Furthermore B．IndeedC．Surprisingly D．Similarly19．A.directs B．addsC．shifts D．fixes20．A.speech B．knowledgeC．concept D．suggestion语篇导读本文讲述了现在人们对饰品的理解和追求的变化。