2017_2018学年高中英语课时跟踪检测（五）Unit3InventorsandinventionsWarmingUpReadingLanguagePoints新人教版选修8.docVIP

PAGE PAGE 5Unit 3 Inventors and inventions Warming Up Reading Language Points Ⅰ.单句语法填空 1．It is hard to distinguish him from his twin brother.2．The secretary arranged a convenient (convenience) time and place for the applicants to have an interview.3．To their disappointment, the result was contrary to their expectation (expect)．4．The deserted girl was adopted by a merciful (mercy) old couple.5．He seized her by her hand and shook it heartily.6．I will be grateful if you can consider accepting me and calling me up.7．On hearing someone come to visit him, he set about clearing his messy room.8．No one would have dreamed of there being (be) such a good place.Ⅱ.完成句子1．What was it that distinguished_her_from her classmates?是什么使得她有别于班上其他同学呢？2．Would it be_convenient_for_you to leave tomorrow?你明天走方便吗？3．He offered help in_expectation_of nothing.他提供帮助并不期望得到什么。4．His friend was in time to seize_him_by_the_arm before he fell over.在他跌倒之前，朋友及时抓住了他的胳膊。5．The boss is_cautious_about making promises although generous.老板虽然慷慨，但对承诺持谨慎态度。6．Kids in China usually set_about_learning/set_out_to_learn English in the primary school.中国的孩子通常在小学时开始学英语。7．Please forgive me to_call/ring_you_up so early.请原谅我这么早给你打电话。8．There_were_many_fans waiting to see the famous singer outside the airport.机场外有很多粉丝正等着见那位著名的歌手。Ⅲ.阅读理解ASurface Exploration. Robots make great explorers on planets, moons, and other landing areas.Aside from Earth, just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe, making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand.Plus there would be complications with radiation, weather, and a lack of gravity.Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.Data Collection. Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many t