高中英语人教版选修八Unit 2 Cloning同步练习

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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项。

It is one of the most annoying words in the English language and it seems there is no escaping it．The word “huh?” is in worldwide use, a study found.
Researchers discovered that languages spoken in countries from Ghana and Laos to Iceland and Italy all include “huh?”, or something that sounds very like it. They said that while the study may sound silly，the word is an absolutely necessary part of speech. Without it and similar words, it would be impossible to show that we haven't heard or understood what had been said and this would lead to constant misunderstandings.
But while other words used in the same context, such as “sorry” or “what”, vary widely across languages, “huh?” remains unchanged.
The Dutch researchers carefully studied ten languages from around the world, including Siwu, which is spoken in Ghana, and an Australian Aboriginal language, as well as Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Mandarin Chinese.
They analysed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded like‘‘huh?”and were used to request that whatever had Just been said be repeated. All contained a version of “huh?” The word was also found in another 21 languages. While there were subtle differences in each country, all sounded basically the same.
This is surprising because normally unrelated languages will use very different words to describe the same thing. For instance, the Japanese for “dog” is “inu”, while the French is “chien”. It is thought that languages around the world have developed their own version of “huh?” because the sound is quick and simple to form, as well as being easily understood.
The researchers，said that it might seem unimportant to carry out scientific research into a word like “huh?” but in fact this little word is an essential tool in human communication．They also have an answer for those who claim that “huh?” isn't a word. They say that it qualifies because of the small differences in its pronunciation in different languages. It also can be considered a word because it's something we learn to say, rather than a grunt or cry that we are born knowing how to make.
（1）According to researchers，the word “huh?” is very important in speech because _________．
A.its stable meaning in language development
B.its important function in communication
C.its simple and easy sound and spelling
D.its popularity in every language
（2）What is the natural response if you hear the lady you're speaking to say “huh?”?
A.You should ask her to repeat what she says before that.
B.You should apologize to her for speaking in a low voice.
C.You should invite her to share her different views politely.
D.You should try to repeat what you've just said in a clearer way.
（3）According to researchers, “huh?” should be considered a word．rather than a sound because_________ .
A.it is listed in most dictionaries
B.it is something humans learn to say
C.there is a clear and consistent spelling of the word
D.it is pronounces quite differently around the world
（4）What is the purpose of the text?
A.To inform readers about research on the worldwide used word “huh?”.
B.To argue that “huh?” is the most important word in every language．
C.To entertain readers by relating similar idioms in different languages．
D.To instruct readers of the differences of “huh?” in different languages．

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根据语境，用方框中所给词的适当形式填空。（每个词仅使用一次）

owing to；in vain；in poor condition；from time to time；bring back to life；strike...into one's hearts；bother；resist

（1）Our teacher     the importance of safety     ， so we were all careful when crossing the streets.
（2）The old house is    . It needs to be repaired.
（3）It is hard to     an invitation like that.
（4）They decided to postpone the trip，    the change of the weather.
（5）We still see her     ， but not very often.
（6）Anyway, he was dead. No one could     him    .
（7）The girl tried     to catch the butterfly on the flower.
（8）?Thank you for the great favour you do me in face of difficulty.
?It is no     at all. Helping others is also beneficial to me.

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