2019高中英语 Unit 24 Society Section Ⅳ 学业分层测评 北师大版选修8.doc

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1、1UnitUnit 2424 SocietySociety SectionSection .单句语法填空1_ makes the matter worse is that it begins to rain.2His exam results were not very good, but we must take his long illness _ account.3_(consequent), his long illness led his absence from school.4The bus broke _ and all the passengers had to get of

2、f it.5Many people are opposed to the sale of arms _ principle.【答案】 1.What 2.into 3.Consequently4down 5.on.单句改错1After that seemed like hours he came out with a bitter smile._2The teachers promised to take account the wishes of the parents before making any changes._3Consequent, it is important that w

3、e take three measures to solve this problem._4Because of a serious murder, he was sentenced to die._5I suppose you heard that I broke up my boyfriend._【答案】 1.that 改为 what 2.account 后加 of3Consequent 改为 Consequently 4.die 改为 death 5.up 后加 with.完成句子1他许多年前说过的话在今天这个信息时代仍是这般地正确。What_he_said_so_many_years_

4、ago is so true today in this information age.2我们决不能放弃这项工作。On_no_account_should_we_give_up this job.3由于下雨，网球赛延期了。In_consequence_of_the_rain,_the tennis match was delayed.4新法令将废止旧的系统。The new law will abolish_the_old_system.25小偷挣脱了警察，沿着大街跑了。The_thief_broke_away_from_the_policeman and ran down the stree

5、t.阅读理解A AMillions of families around the world have been given a helping hand out of poverty by microcredits.These very small loans, usually less than US $200, have enabled the very poorest people to set up or expand businesses and become selfsufficient.The microcredit movement started with Professo

6、r Muhammad Yunus, who founded the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh.Professor Yunus, who won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, used his own money to set up a bank to benefit the poorest people in Bangladeshfamilies living on less than US $1 a day.There are now hundreds of organizations around the world following

7、 his blueprint to help people escape from poverty.So how does the system work? Local microfinance institutions (MFIs) make contact with families and offer loans, usually to women, to enable them to start or expand a business.These are very poor people who would not normally be able to get credit, bu

8、t as no collateral (抵押品) is required they can get microcredits.They pay back the loan on a weekly basis, over six months to a year.A crucial aspect to the success of the microcredit system is that receivers get local support.The MFIs educate local communities about ways to improve their lives, and o

9、ffer practical support as well as collecting weekly loans payments.They encourage people to help each other, so that the whole community can pull itself out of poverty.MFIs may also help with literacy and health problems.Microcredits are mainly given to women.Experience has shown that women are more

10、 motivated to improve their childrens lives and will spend the money they make on better nutrition and schooling for their children.This may be the first chance theyve had to contribute financially to the family, and their status in the home and the local community is raised.The microcredit system i

11、s not charity.The payments are fixedterm loans and interest is charged.The costs of making such small loans, collecting them and giving personal support are high.This is reflected in the interest rates, 3which range from 15 to 35 percent.Despite this, the repayment rate is very high, between 95 and

12、98 percent, showing that microcredit clients really value this opportunity to leave poverty behind.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。无需抵押，但要支付较高利息的小额贷款可以帮助最为贫穷的人创建或扩大自己的生意，提高生活质量。现在，世界各地成千上万的贫困家庭正在通过这种小额借贷的方式走出贫困。1Microcredits are offered to the poorest people around the world in order to _.Amake profits out of the p

13、oor Bsupport poor people out of povertyCestablish more microcredit institutionsDpromote the development of world economy【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句和最后一段最后一句可知，这些通常不到200 美元的小额贷款是用来帮助那些最贫穷的家庭摆脱贫困的，所以选项 B 为正确答案。【答案】 B2Why are bank loans mainly made to women?ABecause they make more financial contribution to the

14、 family.BBecause they hold higher status in the home and community.CBecause they are more reliable and likely to repay the loan.DBecause they are more likely to spend the profits on their children.【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，以往的经验表明：家庭主妇具有更多的积极性去提高孩子们的生活水平，并且愿意把挣来的钱用于改善他们的营养和学习教育情况。所以，选项 D 为正确答案。【答案】 D3T

15、he high repayment rate of the loan suggests that _.Apeople do hope to take advantage of the loan to get out of povertyBit is easy to make money with the aid of microcreditsCmicrocredits are very popular with poor familiesDmost microcredit clients keep their promises well【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后二句内容可知，虽然借

16、款家庭需要支付 15%35%的利息，但是还款率还是很高(95%98%)。由此可见，借贷的贫穷家庭确实想通过这种方式来摆脱贫困。【答案】 A4The passage is most probably taken from the _ section of a 4magazine.Ahealth BbusinessCfinanceDeducation【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了世界各地的小型金融机构贷款给最为贫穷的家庭，以帮助他们摆脱贫困，所以，该文章最可能刊登在报刊杂志的金融版面上。【答案】 CB BAmericans get some of their news and

17、entertainment from public television and radio.These public media receive money to operate from private citizens, organizations and government.Many of their programs are educational.But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit.These privately owned media have changed greatly in re

18、cent years.Newspapers, magazines and traditional broadcast television organizations have lost some of their popularity.At the same time, online, cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength.So have media that serve racial groups and those communicating in foreign languages.In gen

19、eral, more media than ever now provide Americans with news and entertainment.At the same time, fewer owners control them.Huge companies have many holdings(股份)In some areas, one company controls much of the media.One dramatic change in American media is the increased success of cable television.It co

20、mes into most homes over wires.It does not use the public airwaves to present programs, as broadcast television does.Like broadcast television, most cable television programs perform advertisements.This is true although people must pay to see cable television in their homes.Thirty years ago, few peo

21、ple had cable.Today, about sixtyeight percent of American homes have cable television.Television by satellite also is gaining popularity.Over the years, traditional broadcast organizations have tried to appeal to as many watchers as possible.Many cable companies, however, present programs for one sp

22、ecial group of viewers.For example, there are cable stations for people who like books, cooking, travel, golf or comedy.【语篇解读】 近些年私营传媒发生了很大改变，报纸、杂志和传统广播电视受欢迎程度逐渐下滑，而网络、有线电视和卫星电视的受众逐渐增加。5Which of the following is TRUE about American public media?5AThey depend on the government.BThey are controlled by

23、 the government.CThey are free.DThey can earn money.【解析】 细节理解题。根据“But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit.”可知大部分美国传媒是为了营利，故选 D。【答案】 D6Which of the following properly shows the change in these privately owned media?ANewspapers are getting more popular.BSatellite media is getti

24、ng more popular.CTraditional media also serve racial groups.DSome media make their programs in foreignlanguages.【解析】 推理判断题。根据“These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years.以及后文 online, cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength”可知卫星电视越来越受欢迎，故选 B。【答案】 B7From t

25、he second paragraph, we learn that _.Abroadcast TV and cable TV programs include sales messagesBmore media are out of controlCAmerican media is dramaticDcable TV is free【解析】 推理判断题。根据“Like broadcast television, most cable television programs perform advertisements.”可知广播电视和有线电视都有广告，故选 A。【答案】 A8What would be the best title for the text?AAmerican news and entertainment BPublic television and radio mediaCMedia in the United States DCable programs in the United States【解析】 主旨大意题。由全文可知，作者介绍了美国传媒发生的变化，全文都在说明美国传媒的事情，故选 C。6【答案】 C