高考英语同步练习《Unit 1 The written word》译林版选修8.docVIP

选修八 Unit 1　The written word Ⅰ.单项填空 1.The company is　　　　to improve pay and conditions. A.under construction　　　B.under influence C.under pressure D.under control 解析：考查短语的区别。句意：该公司面临着提高工资并改善工作条件的压力。under pressure“处在压力下”。A项“在建设中”；B项“在影响下”；D项“处于控制之下”。 答案：C 2.Young people　　　　for growing independence，while parents want their children to listen to them. A.tend to ask B.tend asking C.tended to ask D.tend towards asking 解析：tend to do sth.“倾向于做某事”，并且此处是陈述一种现实情况，故用一般现在时。 答案：A 3.The waiter is clearing the table，which serves as a　　　　that it is time to leave. A.respect B.requirement C.reminde