高一英语外研版必修五练习：Module 2 课下能力提升(八)

2019年4月Module 2 课下能力提升（八）

Ⅰ.阅读理解

Gregory Kloehn digs through dustbins every day, but not for the reason that most people would think. He isn't homeless. In fact he is trying to help the homeless.

Gregory began his life as a sculptor. But he often felt that his sculpture, which just stood in rich people's houses for years, lacked a meaningful purpose. So in 2011 he decided to put his artistic energies into creating homes to sell — not ordinary homes but small structures built entirely from recycled materials.

The thought of creating homes for the homeless didn't occur to him until the year 2013, when a homeless couple asked him for a tarp (防水布). Instead of a tarp, Gregory offered them something better: a small home with a water tank, a kitchen and a trap for waste. They were so grateful that Gregory decided to focus his efforts on helping house the homeless population in his city. And soon his “Homeless Homes Project” was started.

Before starting a new home, Gregory, goes hunting for materials by digging through dustbins. Everything he finds is usable —refrigerator doors become house doors; washing machine doors often serve as windows, and the tops of cars become strong roofs. He puts wheels at the bottom for users to move their homes around easily. Each home takes two to three days to make.

So far Gregory has donated dozens of homes to the city's most needy. While his small low-cost mobile homes are not the final solution to the problem of homelessness, they are really practical and do provide a warm and safe place for the homeless to stay in. They are simply a way for one man to do something nice for those in need of some help.

Gregory has written a book titled Homeless Architecture, where he explains techniques to build those homes and he is now working on weekend workshops. “A lot of people who hear about what I'm doing want to get involved，” he said. “Maybe we can meet someplace and put a couple of homes together.”

语篇解读：本文讲述了格雷戈里从雕塑工作转向为社会做更有意义的事情的故事，他利用可回收废弃物为无家可归者制造房子，他的举动感染了很多人，他们也想参与到这项公益活动中，使它日益壮大。

1．Why did Gregory turn from making sculptures to creating homes?

A．He had no home to live in.

B．He had to make more money.

C．He lost interest in sculpture.

D．He wanted to help the homeless.

详细分析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句，并结合第二、三段的论述可知，

他认为自己的雕塑品只能放到有钱人家中，这并没有太大的意义，他想要帮助无家可归者。

2．The author mentions the story in Paragraph 3 to tell us ________.

A．Gregory's small homes were popular among the homeless

B．how Gregory got the idea of “Homeless Homes Project”

C．the homeless couple asked Gregory to produce more homes

D．housing the homeless in a city was not an easy task

详细分析：选B推理判断题。根据第三段的最后一句“And soon his ‘Homeless Homes Project’ was started.”可知，这个故事讲的是该项目启动的原因。

3．What can we conclude from Paragraph 4?

A．Gregory has great trouble hunting for materials for his small houses.

B．It takes Gregory a long time to produce a home.

C．Gregory's work requires imagination and creativity.

D．Everything in the dustbins will be used in Gregory's work.

详细分析：选C推理判断题。根据第四段中格雷戈里选用的各种搭建小房子的废弃物可知，搭建房子需要很好的想象力与创意，故选C项。

4．What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Gregory's project will help more homeless people.

B．Gregory doesn't need to make small homes now.

C．Gregory's work will completely solve the homelessness problem.

D．A single person can make no difference to social problems.

详细分析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“‘A lot of people who hear about what I'm doing want to get involved，’ he said. ‘Maybe we can meet someplace and put a couple of homes together.’”可知，许多听到格雷戈里所做的事情的人们都要求加入进来，一起搭建更多的房子，可知他的工程将会帮助更多无家可归的人们。

Ⅱ.阅读七选五

Most people use the weekends to kick back and relax. __1__ Because you're on duty, you have to focus on your work seven days a week. While you don't have to be at your desk every minute of every day, weekends make you free to structure your lifestyle so that you can get the most out of your busy schedule. Here are a few ways to make you more productive both at work and in life during the weekends.

Don't work 24/7. Though it's important to think about your business on the weekend, you

shouldn't be plugged (填塞) in the way you are during the week. __2__ Instead, work on projects you enjoy or use the time to think about your business in a broader way. Ask yourself, “What do I want to accomplish this week, month or year？”Evaluate how your day-to-day activities are taking you closer to your long-term goals.

Check your e-mail once or twice a day. __3__ Read all your messages, arrange any activities, and then put your phone away. If you know you will be checking e-mail at a specific (特定的) time, you'll be less likely to check it throughout the day.

__4__ You could go somewhere quiet to relax, or spend time with friends and family members. Since all your previous five days have been spent on your work, you deserve your own time to relax, and to strengthen your relationship with others. However, make sure you're prepared to walk into work on Monday while enjoying yourself.

Don't oversleep. Though some people enjoy sleeping until noon on the weekend, it's not beneficial to your health. __5__ So try not to sleep more than two or three extra hours on the weekend.

A．Find a hobby.

B．Set time for yourself.

C．Schedule a certain time in the day to check your e-mail.

D．Regular exercise will make you healthier and less likely to fall ill.

E．Don't be glued to the computer or check your e-mail continuously.

F．If you sleep too many hours, you'll likely feel weak throughout the day.

G．Unfortunately, if you own your own business, you don't always have that comfort.

答案：1～5GECBF

Ⅲ.完形填空

One fine afternoon I was walking along Fifth Avenue when I remembered it was necessary to buy a pair of socks. I__1__ the first sock shop that __2__ my eye, and a boy clerk, not more than seventeen, came forward. “I wish to buy a pair of socks.” His eyes __3__. “Do you know that you have come into the finest place in the world to buy socks? ” I had not been aware of that, as my entrance had been __4__.

“Hold on, lad. I am going to buy only one pair！”“I know that, but I want you to see how marvelously __5__ these are.” There was on his face an expression of serious and holy joy, as if he were revealing to me the __6__ of his religion. I looked at him in __7__. “My friend，” I said, “if you can keep up this zeal (热情) and excitement day after day, in ten years you will __8__ every sock in the United States.”

My amazement at his __9__ and joy in salesmanship will be easily understood. In many shops the customer has to wait for someone to __10__ him. And when finally some clerk does __11__ you, you are made to feel as if you were __12__ him. He displays no interest either in you or in the goods