UNIT 8 LITERATURE Part 1 TOPIC TALK分层练习（含解析）

UNIT 8　LITERATURE
Part 1　TOPIC TALK
基础过关练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The 　　　　(书架)which are filled with various books add a pleasant atmosphere to the room.
2.All the boys in my class told lies about their　　　　(历险).
3.We will look at the　　　　(背景) the author used in the story.
4.She　　　　(提交) a job application yesterday and the company asked her to come for an interview today.
5.While your hiring decisions should be as objective as possible, sometimes you've got to rely ons　　　　 judgments.
6.Chess can be an extremely a　　　　 game, and many people are fond of it.
Ⅱ.选词填空
at least; take place; fill in; figure out; a wide variety of
1.The club provides　　　　　　 activities, including tennis and swimming.
2.Everyone gets to break out of their family roles and 　　　　　　 how to be together.
3.Every passenger must 　　　　　　 a form giving contact details in China and their seat number.
4.We've no idea what his state of health is but 　　　　　　 we know he is still alive.
5.The meeting that should 　　　　　　 tomorrow has been put off until next week because of the bad weather.
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
1.Stonehenge(巨石阵)is not only one of Britain's most famous relics but also one of its greatest 　　　　　(mystery).
2.There has been a 　　　　　(drama) rise in the number of extreme weather events over the past 20 years.
3.Poems　　　　　(write) from the angle of the urban youth tend to reveal their anxiety.
4.The　　　　　(register) of the university shows an increase of 10 percent over last year.
5.I didn't think I could get used to　　　　　(live) in a big city after living in the country.
6.This brief but complete　　　　　(history) collection is certain to entertain readers young and old.
7.They suggested that mobile phones 　　　　　(allow) into the venue, but no photos should be taken.
8.This is the first time that she　　　　　(find) herself a little disappointed.
Ⅳ.完成句子
1.把情况和朋友详细聊一聊,你会发现有帮助。(一句多译)
①You'll 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 to talk things over with a friend.(find+宾语+宾语补足语)
②You'll 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 to talk things over with a friend.(find+从句)
2.The room is filled with tension and anxiety.(句型转换)
→①The room 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　tension and anxiety. (charge)
→②The room 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 tension and anxiety.(full)
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
Dorset Prize
Website:http://tupelopress.org
A cash prize of $8,500, publication in Tupelo Press, and 20 author copies are given annually for a story collection. The winner also receives the option of either a week-long residency(驻留时间)at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in Massachusetts, or a two-week residency at Gentle House in Washington, both valued at $1,500. Submit an entry of 48 to 88 pages with a $30 entry fee by June 30.
Short Story Award for New Writers
Website:http://
A cash prize of $3,000 and online publication in The Masters Review are given twice yearly for a short story by a new writer. Writers who have not published a book are eligible. The winning story will be reviewed by a select group of literary agents, including The Bent Agency and Writers House. Using only the online submission system, submit a story of up to 6,000 words with a $20 entry fee by August 31.
New Millennium Writing Awards
Website:http://newmillenniumwritings.org
Four cash prizes of $1,000 each and publication in New Millennium Writings are given twice yearly for a single poem, a short story, a piece of fiction and a piece of creative nonfiction. Previously unpublished works or works that have been published only online are eligible. Submit up to three poems totaling no more than five pages, a piece of fiction or a piece of creative nonfiction of up to 7,000 words with a $20 entry fee by July 31.
Short Memoir(回忆录)Prize
Website:http://
A cash prize of $1,035 and publication in Fish Publishing are given annually for a short memoir. The winner is also invited to give a reading at the West Cork Literary Festival in August 2024. Submit a memoir of up to 4,000 words with a $19 entry fee by July 31.
1.Which one charges the highest entry fee 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A.Dorset Prize.　　　B.Short Story Award for New Writers.
C.New Millennium Writing Awards.　　　D.Short Memoir Prize.
2.Which website will you visit if you submit your poem
A.http://tupelopress.org　　　B.http://
C.http://newmillenniumwritings.org　　　D.http://
3.What do the four awards have in common
A.They all take place once a year.　　　B.They are all intended for new writers.
C.They all have a cash prize for award winners.　　　D.They are all open to entries all year round.
Ⅱ.七选五
How to Read a Poem
You've selected the poem you want to read—congratulations! Now it's time for the business of reading it.
Examine the title and the shape
　1　—how does it make you feel How does the title fit the shape of the poem If the title is sad, let the shape of the poem inform the small difference of the emotion—if it's short and sparse(稀疏的), maybe it's coming from a place of desolation or desperation. 　2　.
Read the poem as you normally read anything else
Reading poetry doesn't require a clever approach; you can read as you'd read anything else. On the first pass through, absorb whatever it is that arises upon first impression. 　3　—maybe your stomach churns(恶心) at a particular phrase, or you hold your breath at a certain line. Explore the feelings that come up as you read.
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Next, try reading the poem out loud or search for readings of the poem online. This is where the music of a poem emerges, and you can feel the shape of each word and line as you move through it.
Add context to paint a full picture
Finally, return to the context of the poem. 　5　, look at the publication date and consider the world around the poem when it was first released. Consider where the poem lives: Was it released as part of the author's poetry book, or was it published in a literary magazine From these details and materials you will get a deeper understanding of the poem.
A.Reread for sound
B.Reread for meaning
C.Dig into the author's history
D.Notice where in the poem you react
E.Look for where the poem offers a moment of surprise
F.Before you start a poem, you should first read the title
G.Long messy forms might mean it's coming from a place of confusion or anger
1.　　　　　　 2.　　　　　　 3.　　　　　　 4.　　　　　　 5.　　　　　　
Ⅲ.完形填空
　　When my mother told me stories about Emily, her grandmother, who she admired, I was all ears. My mother drew a　1　 between Emily and Jacqueline Kennedy, the former US president's wife. Mom described her 　2　 features: a graceful long neck and a tiny waist. “Emily was just like Jacqueline,” Mom said. “But their origins wouldn't 　3　: Emily was graceful, soft-spoken, but possibly born a slave.”
Emily's story is stimulating to me. Not until 2005 did my research on the ancestry really start to 　4　, for the reason that I was no longer 　5　. “When does your new job start ” asked my mother. “I refuse to take a job for at least a year,” I replied. Evidently, my mother had no 　6　 with such words. “Anyway, you should have a job.” I remained 　7　 and didn't explain it. But I felt I must 　8　 my job to collect more stories about my 　9　.
I　10　 my mother's line(言语) to a place called Cane River. I found the bill of shameful slave sale for my great-great-great grandmother, who was 　11　 in 1850 for $800. I had to write the stories. This time the novel Cane River was sold in a(n) 　12　 way.
One day, the phone rang, “Hello, this is Oprah Winfrey, the talk show hostess.” I couldn't believe my ears. I responded in　13　, “Hello, Ms Winfrey. What can I do for you today ” She told me she selected my novel for her book club, which 　14　 led to Cane River on The New York Times bestseller list and a 　15　 readership than I had expected.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1.A.parallel　　　B.diagram
C.picture　　　D.symbol
2.A.moral　　　B.physical
C.mental　　　D.psychological
3.A.change　　　B.repeat
C.fit　　　D.work
4.A.fall through　　　B.heat up
C.get across　　　D.fade away
5.A.supported　　　B.believed
C.employed　　　D.limited
6.A.luck　　　B.problem
C.alternative　　　D.patience
7.A.angry　B.sad　C.silent　D.active
8.A.leave　　　B.accept
C.choose　　　D.introduce
9.A.colleagues　　　B.ancestors
C.partners　　　D.kids
10.A.followed　　　B.imagined
C.recited　　　D.directed
11.A.hired　　　B.fined
C.profited　　　D.sold
12.A.embarrassing　　　B.glorious
C.improper　　　D.identical
13.A.horror　　　B.difficulty
C.advance　　　D.surprise
14.A.finally　　　B.approximately
C.rarely　　　D.potentially
15.A.smaller　　　B.stricter
C.broader　　　D.worse
答案与分层梯度式解析
UNIT 8　LITERATURE
Part 1　TOPIC TALK
基础过关练
Ⅰ.1.shelves　2.adventures　3.setting(s)　4.submitted
5.subjective　6.absorbing
Ⅱ.1.a wide variety of　2.figure out　3.fill in　4.at least
5.take place
Ⅲ.1.mysteries　考查名词复数。句意:巨石阵不仅是英国最著名的遗迹之一,也是英国最大的奥秘之一。根据前面的one of...判断应填名词复数,故填mysteries。
2.dramatic　考查形容词。句意:在过去的20年里,极端天气事件的数量急剧增加。根据设空处前的冠词a和设空处后的名词rise可知,此处应用形容词作定语,故填dramatic。
3.written　考查过去分词。句意:从城市青年的角度写的诗往往会揭露他们的焦虑。分析句子可知,本句已有谓语tend to reveal,“　　　　from the angle of the urban youth”为Poems的定语,由于Poems与write之间为逻辑上的被动关系,所以此处应用过去分词written。
4.registration　考查名词。句意:这所大学的注册(人数)比去年增加了10%。根据空前的定冠词The和空后的of判断此空应填名词,作句子的主语,故填registration。
5.living　考查动名词。句意:我觉得我在农村住了之后就无法习惯住在大城市了。get/be used to...意为“习惯……”,其中to为介词,因此应填动名词living。
类比启发
带介词to的短语还有be addicted to、look forward to、pay attention to、devote oneself to等。
6.historical　考查形容词。句意:这本简短而完整的历史作品集一定会让年轻和年老的读者都感兴趣。根据空后名词collection判断此处应用形容词作定语,结合语境可知此处指“历史题材的”,故填historical。
7.be allowed　考查虚拟语气和被动语态。句意:他们建议手机可以带入会场,但是不允许拍照。mobile phones 与allow之间是被动关系,suggest表示“建议”时,其后的that从句的谓语常用“should+动词原形”,其中should可以省略,故填be allowed。
类比启发
常见的有这种用法的动词还有insist、demand、advise、request、recommend等。
8.has found　考查时态和主谓一致。句意:这是她第一次发现自己有点失望。 在“This is the first time that...”句型中,that从句中要使用现在完成时,从句主语为she,谓语动词应用第三人称单数,故填has found。
Ⅳ.1.①find it helpful　②find it is helpful/find that it's helpful　2.①is charged with　②is full of
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Ⅰ.◎语篇解读　本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个文学作品奖项。
1.A　细节理解题。对比每一个竞赛通知中的参赛费可知,Dorset Prize需要30美元,收费最高。故选A。
2.C　细节理解题。根据第三个奖项中的描述可知,这个奖项有诗歌类,其他奖项是故事或回忆录类。故选C。
3.C　细节理解题。根据对四个奖项的描述(每段的第一句)可知,它们都会给获奖者提供现金奖励。故选C。
【高频词汇】　1.prize n.奖金,奖品,奖励　2.publication n.出版,发行　3.annually adv.一年一次地　4.option n.选择,选择权　5.entry n.参赛作品;参赛;进入
6.publish v.出版,发表　7.creative adj.有创造力的
8.reading n.阅读,宣读;读书活动;读物;解读;读书会
【熟词生义】　total v.总数达,共计
【差距词汇】　eligible adj.具备条件的
Ⅱ.◎语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些阅读诗歌的具体方法。
1.F　过渡句。段落小标题“Examine the title and the shape (检查标题和形式)”建议读诗前看标题和形式,后文“how does it make you feel How does the title fit the shape of the poem ”描述看标题后的思考,F项“Before you start a poem, you should first read the title”符合语境,提出先读标题,符合段落小标题内容,引出后文的思考,其中的title与段落小标题中的title和后文中的title是原词复现。故选F。
2.G　细节句。前文“maybe it's coming from a place of desolation or desperation”举例说明简短而稀疏的诗歌形式所提供的信息,G项“Long messy forms might mean it's coming from a place of confusion or anger”说明冗长混乱的诗歌形式所提供的信息,和前文是对应关系。故选G。
3.D　细节句。后文“maybe your stomach churns(恶心) at a particular phrase...”描述阅读时的具体情绪感受,D项“Notice where in the poem you react (注意你在诗中哪里有反应)”符合语境,提醒注意有反应的地方,承接前文的理解第一印象带来的内容,统领后文的具体感受,其中的react与后文的“your stomach churns”和“you hold your breath”呼应。故选D。
4.A　主旨句。设空处是段落小标题,需统领段落内容,且需和其他段落小标题一样使用祈使句。后文“Next, try reading the poem out loud or search for readings of the poem online. This is where the music of a poem emerges...”建议朗读诗歌,感受诗歌的音韵之美,A项“Reread for sound (为了音韵重新阅读)”符合语境,契合后文内容。故选A。
5.C　细节句。根据前文“return to the context of the poem”可知,要了解诗歌的背景,C项“Dig into the author's history (探究作者的经历)”符合语境,建议了解诗歌的作者。故选C。
【高频词汇】　1.select v.选择　2.inform v.告知;检举　3.require v.要求;需要　4.approach n.方法 v.靠近,临近
5.impression n.印象　6.search for寻找
【熟词生义】　1.shape n.形式　2.line n.诗行
长难句
原句　This is where the music of a poem emerges, and you can feel the shape of each word and line as you move through it.
分析　本句是并列复合句。第一个and 连接两个并列分句;第一个分句是“This is where the music of a poem emerges”,其中包含where引导的表语从句;第二个分句是“you can feel the shape of each word and line as you move through it”,其中包含as 引导的时间状语从句。
译文　这就是一首诗的音韵出现的地方,当你朗读时,你可以感受到每个词和诗行的形式。
Ⅲ.◎语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。对家族史的好奇驱使作者不顾一切地前去探寻,最终她完成了《凯恩河》这部小说,这部小说后来成为一本畅销书。
1.A　根据后文母亲所说“Emily was just like Jacqueline”可知,母亲在她的祖母埃米莉和前第一夫人杰奎琳·肯尼迪之间找到了相似点,draw a parallel between...and...意为“在……和……之间找到相似点”。parallel相似特征;diagram图表;picture图片;symbol符号。故选A项。
2.B　根据后文“a graceful long neck and a tiny waist”可知,母亲在描述她的身体特征。moral道德的;physical身体的;mental智力的;psychological心理的。故选B项。
3.C　根据后文“possibly born a slave”可知,埃米莉与杰奎琳的出身并不一样。故选C项。
4.B　根据前文“Emily's story is stimulating to me.”以及后文“I refuse to take a job for at least a year”和“But I felt I must 　8　 my job to collect more stories about my 　9　.”可知,埃米莉的故事吸引了作者,使作者想要收集更多的故事。fall through落空,失败;heat up加热,升温;get across被理解,把……弄清楚;fade away逐渐消逝。故选B项。
5.C　根据后文母亲所问“When does your new job start ”可知,作者失业了,不再被雇用。故选C项。
6.D　根据后文母亲所说“Anyway, you should have a job.”可知,母亲很难接受作者所说的“I refuse to take a job for at least a year”。have no patience with... 意为“很难接受……”。故选D项。
7.C　根据后文“and didn't explain it”可知,作者没有解释,而是保持沉默。故选C项。
8.A　基于前文分析可知,埃米莉的故事引起了作者的兴趣,她失业后不想马上找工作,而是去收集有关祖先的故事。故选A项。
9.B　根据前文“my research on the ancestry”可知,作者想要去收集有关祖先的故事。colleague同事;ancestor祖先;partner伙伴;kid孩子。故选B项。
10.A　根据后文“my mother's line(言语) to a place called Cane River”可知,作者追随着母亲的大概描述进行实地探访。故选A项。
11.D　根据历史常识和前文“the bill of shameful slave sale”及后文“for $800”可知,作者的祖先作为奴隶被贩卖。hire雇用;fine罚款;profit获益。故选D项。
12.B　根据后文“led to Cane River on The New York Times bestseller list”可知,作者的小说卖得很好。 embarrassing令人尴尬的;glorious极好的,值得称道的;improper不诚实的,不正当的;identical相同的。故选B项。
13.D　根据前文“I couldn't believe my ears.”可知,作者很惊讶。horror恐惧;advance进步,前进。故选D项。
14.A　根据前文“she selected my novel for her book club”以及后文“led to Cane River on The New York Times bestseller list”可知,这是最终的结果。rarely很少;approximately大概;potentially潜在地。故选A项。
15.C　根据前文“led to Cane River on The New York Times bestseller list”可知,读者比作者预期的更广泛。故选C项。
【高频词汇】　1.admire vt.钦佩;欣赏　2.feature n.特征;特点　3.origin n.出身;起源　4.hostess n.女主持人
5.respond v.回答,回复
【差距词汇】　1.be all ears全神贯注地听　2.ancestry n.祖先,祖宗
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