2013-2014学年高二英语同步练习：Unit 23《Conflict》1.1（北师大版选修8）.docVIP

2013-2014学年高二英语同步练习：Unit 23《Conflict》1.1（北师大版选修8） Unit 23　ConflictUnit 23　Conflict Period One　Warm-up Reading(Ⅰ) 基础落实 Ⅰ.课文理解 1．Which of the following is NOT true about Yang Ming? A．He is a drummer for a rock band. B．He couldn’t fall asleep because of the noise made by his neighbours. C．He is an alcoholic. D．He held parties every night. 2．Why did a neighbour think Yang Ming was a bad influence on his son? A．Because he is a bachelor. B．Because he held parties every night. C．Because he made a lot of noise every night. D．Because he is an alcoholic. 3．How did Yang Ming’s neighbours feel after his departure? A．They felt very sorry for their selfishness. B．They felt pleased. C．They felt sleepy. D．They felt unbearable. 4．What do we know about Mr.McKay? A．He is both a keen gardener and a fish collector. B．He is not a peaceful man. C．He hit Smith because the latter watered his flowers on the balcony. D．He was set free on Sunday. 5．Why didn’t Mr.McKay get to blow the candles out? A．Because he is too old and has no teeth. B．Because there were too many candles. C．Because Smith emptied a tank and made the cake all wet. D．He was taken away by the police before he blew the candles out. Ⅱ.课文缩写 A Drummer hits the road Yang Ming,1.________ drummer and bachelor，held parties every night,2.________ has caused many complaints from his neighbours about loss of sleep.They say they were being driven mad being exposed to such noise.Since they 3.________(move) into the building，they have rarely got a full night’s sleep.They even couldn’t get relaxed or read without plugging their ears.Moreover，one neighbour thinks Yang is an alcoholic and had a bad influence on his son.Finally，the local council took action.Yang Ming had to leave his furnished apartment.His departure has made his neighbours’ life return 4.________ normal. B Grandpa jailed after one shower too many Smith，a keen gardener and fish collector，lives above the Mckays.5.________(luck)，the water he sent over his balcony every day d