Unit1Thewrittenword-PeriodⅠ每课一练（牛津版选修8）.doc

YL英语　选修8 Unit 1　The written word 　Welcome to the unit Reading Ⅰ.单词拼写 1．Oliver Twist was written by one of the greatest________(小说家) in the world. 2．When the war was over, Tom was________(渴望的) to return to a peaceful life. 3．We must bring the________(罪犯) who killed the writer to justice, try him and punish him. 4．I saw the vase made in the Tang Dynasty in the window of an________(文物) shop. 5．Many of us feel some________(紧张) before we take an exam. 6．The opening________(章) gives a general overview of the subject. 7．It was________(慷慨的) of her to contribute such a large sum of money to the Hope Project. 8．Everything was done to discover the missing boy, but in________(徒劳的)． 9．She sat upright, her body________(僵直的) with fear. 10．The government is taking a thorough law on drug________(滥用)． Ⅱ.单项填空 1．(2013·南京高二检测)He is a worthy leader，who never________his power which is given by people. A．employs　　　　　　　 B．takes C．abuses D．overlooks 2．Mr. Zheng is such a________person that he has donated much money to the schools in his hometown. A．selfish B．patient C．humorous D．generous 3．His efforts to raise money for his program were________because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets. A．in place B．in sight C．in effect D．in vain 4．(2013·无锡高二质检)Apart from blue eyes, blonde hair is also________of Swedish people. A．particular B．peculiar C．specific D．characteristic 5．(2013·湖北高考)In much of the animal world, night is the time________for sleep—pure and simple. A．set aside B．set down C．set off D．set up 6．I hate________when the weather in Dongguan becomes freezing cold because there is no heater inside. A．this B．that C．it D．so 7．New Orleans was regarded as the most________U．S. city with more than 19,000 crimes reported in a year. A．fundamental B．gentle C．violent D．harmful 8．Bob was fired the other day simply because he failed to________the bosss expectations. A．look out for B．keep up with C．live up to D．get away from 9．Dont you see Im occupied now？I can d