（2019版）新人教版选择性必修第一册Unit 1 People of Achievement 单元测试A卷（含答案）.docx

1、Amazing landscapes of Chinas XinjiangXinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in the central part of the Eurasian Continent, on thenorthwest border of China. It covers about one-sixth of Chinas total territory. Xinjiang was a key link onthe Silk Road and a hub for east-west cultural exchanges in

2、ancient times.Attractions in XinjiangKarakul LakeThe Karakul is a lake in Akto County along the highway, located 196 km from Kashgar City.Karakul is a very unusual plateau(高原) lake. In fact, it is the highest lake of the Pamir Plateau, at analtitude of 3,600 m. The view is stunning, thanks to the su

3、rrounding, snow-covered mountains andbeautiful reflections in the crystal-clear water.Tianchi LakeTianchi Lake, also known as Heavenly Lake, is located on the northern side of the Bogeda Peak inthe Tianshan mountains. It is 120 km from Urumqi City and only a 90-minute drive, and the center of theTia

4、nchi scenic area of startling contrasts an alpine drift lake at an altitude of 1,980 m (6,496 ft) withglistening glaciers on the mountain peaks nearby when the sun is shining.Kanas LakeKanas Lake is in the Kanas Geopark and is mainly made up of Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon Bay,Immortal Bay and the int

5、eresting mystery of the legendary big red monster fish! The water, surrounded bysnow-covered mountains, decorates the world like a diamond.Delicious food in XinjiangXinjiang boasts a rich and unique food culture. Breakfast here includes melons, jam and milk teawhile lunch is often served with flour-

6、based delicacies featuring beef and mutton. Dinner usually entailsNang, tea or noodles.Various products of XinjiangXinjiang specialties include lavender, cotton, tomato, mutton, beef, jujube, and various fruits.In addition, Xinjiang has the richest mineral resources in China, with 138 different type

7、s. Thoseresources discovered in other parts of our country accounts for less than a quarter. Nephrite is one ofChinas top five famous jades and most of it is found in Hetian, Xinjiang.1.Which is the best choice for those near Urumqi City who prefer a challenge of plateau?A.Kanas LakeB.Karakul LakeC.

8、Heavenly LakeD.the Pamir Plateau2.If you are invited to a meal in Xinjiang at noon, what main course may probably be severed?A.Milk teaB.Baked NangC.Pulled noodlesD.Roasted whole lamb3.What percentage of the minerals is discovered in Xinjiang?A.More than 75 %B.Less than 25%C.Around 25%D.Around 50%Li

9、ke many children, young Lotte Reiniger was crazy about movies, which at the time were a completelynew invention. She taught herself how to cut paper silhouettes(剪影) of people, animals, and objects. Icould cut silhouettes almost as soon as I could manage to hold a pair of scissors, Reiniger said. I c

10、ouldpaint, too, and read.But everybody was surprised at the scissor cuts.At first, Reiniger wanted to be an actress, but her skill at making silhouettes drew the attention of theGerman film industry. Before 1927, films were silent. To help the audience understand the film, title cardswith printed te

11、xt appeared during the film between scenes. Reiniger helped create title cards for films,using her silhouettes. In 1918, she was asked to provide stop-motion animation(定格动画), in whichobjects are photographed in a series of slightly different positions and then those photos are replayed athigh speed

12、so that the objects appear to move on their own. It was for wooden rats in the movie The PiedPiper of Hamelin. It was a breakthrough that led to her own films, first short films and then, in 1926, TheAdventures of Prince Achmed, the first full-length animated film.Although Reiniger once described he

13、rself as a primitive(原始的) caveman artist, her work is notsimple. She carefully cut bits of card, paper, and wire, creating wonderful shapes, and then made themmove and dance by hands. The black shapes were then placed on colorful backgrounds. She made morethan 60 films, around 40 of which still surv

14、ive, all cut by her own hands. Most were based on timelessfairy tales, like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.Reiniger was truly a pioneer both in animation and for women in film-making. Though her last filmcame out in 1980, her style is still influential and can often be seen in todays films.1. What d

15、o we know about Reinigers cuts?A. Paper silhouettes were her favorite.B. Painting and reading helped her cuts.C. She had a gift for cutting silhouettes.D. Movies excited her interest in silhouettes.2. What did Reiniger do to help the audience understand the silent films?A. She replayed the film betw

16、een scenes.B. She cut silhouettes for tide cards in films.C. She broke up long films into shorter ones.D. She made photos of the objects in the film.3. What does the underlined word It in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Creating title cards for films.B. Making wooden rats for a film.C. Producing The Adventu

17、res of Prince Achmed.D. Bringing stop-motion animation into a film.4. Which of the following words can best describe Reiniger?A. Gifted and generous.B. Creative and productive.C. Honest and self-confident.D. Traditional and hard-working.Every summer, my family and I visit our relatives in India and

18、whenever we travel, my parents alwaysremind me to drink only bottled or boiled water. On one of my trips to India, I saw children drinking waterfrom the roadside. I was troubled to learn that millions of people, most of them children in developingcountries, die each year because of water-related dis

19、eases.Living in the US, I am lucky to be able to turn on the tap and get potable water (饮用水), while onesixth of the worlds population lacks access to clean water. This year, I entered the Discovery Education3M Young Scientist Challenge. In late June, I learnt that I was selected as one of the top 10

20、 nationalfinalists of this famous middle school science competition. Over the summer, I worked with Dr Jim Jonza,my scientist mentor (导师) from 3M, and developed a system that uses solar energy to purify water. Myinvention is green and cost-effective, and I am looking forward to implementing this in

21、places that areaffected by harmful water pollution.In October, my family and I flew to 3M headquarters in St Paul, Minnesota, where the final event was tobe held. For the last challenge, each of us had to present the invention we had been working on over thesummer. The first place winner would win $

22、25,000, a trip to Costa Rica, and the title of Americas TopYoung Scientist. At the awards ceremony, all of us waited anxiously until one of the judges, DannyForester, started announcing The winner, he Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is.You could hear a pin (大头针) drop as he opened th

23、e paper with the winners name, Deepika Kurup!As Americas Top Young Scientist. I was given an opportunities to show my invention on nationaltelevision and deliver several presentations. One of the most important things I have learnt is thatcommunication and teamwork are key to success.1.Why does the

24、author mention her visits to India?A.To express her great love for India.B.To show the problem of unclean water.C.To explain the importance of relatives.D.To compare eastern and western cultures.2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word implementing in Paragraph 2?A.Researching.B.Chan

25、ging.C.Finishing.D.Using.3.How did the audience react as Forester opened the paper with the winners name?A.They appeared calm.B.They let out shouts of joy.C.They sat quietly.D.They dropped pins to the author.4.How is the text mainly organised?A.In order of time.B.In order of complexity (复杂性).C.In or

26、der of place.D.In order of importance.Mary Lyon was a leader in womens education in the nineteenth century. It was a time when womenseducation was not considered important in the United States. States did require each town to provide aschool for children, but there were not. enough teachers. Most yo

27、ung women were not able to continuetheir education. If they did, they often were not taught much except the French language, how to sewclothing, and music.Mary Lyon felt that womens education was extremely important. She believed women were teachersboth in the home and in the classroom. Mary opened

28、a school for young women in the village of Buckland.She suggested new ways of teaching, including holding discussion groups for students.Then, Mary began to raise money for her dream school for the higher education of women. This schoolwould own its own property, guided by an independent group of di

29、rectors. Its finances would be theresponsibility of the directors. It would not depend on any one person to continue. And, the students wouldshare in cleaning and cooking to keep costs down. In 1837, Mary Lyon opened Mount Holyoke Seminaryfor Women. In 1893, 44 years after her death, under a state l

30、aw, Mount Holyoke Female Seminary becamethe first college to offer women the same kind of education as men.Marys efforts led to the spread of higher education for women in the United States. Her influence lastedas the many students from her schools went out to teach others.1.What was American womens

31、 problem with education in the 19th century?A.Teachers were careless about teaching.B.They had few choices about the subjects.C.The government paid no attention to education.D.They had no chance to continue their education.2.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.Mary thought little of womens educatio

32、n.B.Mary preferred women to be educated at home.C.Mary attached importance to womens education.D.Group discussions were not held in Marys school.3.What was Marys dream school like?A.It would have very strict rules.B.It would be independent in finance.C.It would be owned by the government.D.It would

33、depend on some important person.4.Why is Mary still remembered by Americans?A.She set up the first college.B.She made women equal to men.C.She helped to pass American education law.D.She improved American womens education.二、七选五二、七选五Spring and summer are the best seasons of the year for lots of activ

34、ities, especially jogging(慢跑).This kind of running is the choice of many people who live in the city, work in the office and want to keephealthy. _1. Make good preparations before jogging._ There, youll have an opportunity to find and buy all the necessary sportswear. Payattention to the selection o

35、f jogging shoes, if you dont want to suffer from the feeling of heaviness, painand leg swelling after the run. With all these pieces of wisdom, your body will be truly grateful to you.2. Do fit warm-up activities.Every runner, especially the beginner should know that all physical activities without

36、a proper warm-upcan cause a terrible pain and result in harm to muscles. It will probably lead to final discomfort in yourbody or even disease. _ Actually, it usually just takes you 15 minutes to increase the range ofmotion of our joints and warm up every muscle of the body.3. _When running, you usu

37、ally feel physical and mental pleasure. Sometimes this pleasure can be replacedby negative feelings or even some kind of pain. No matter how healthy youre, you should always payattention to how your body reacts. If something is wrong during your jog or run, the body will certainly letyou know by giv

38、ing you some hints (暗示). Watchfulness can help you avoid all possible after-effects ofover exercise.Every type of sports is special and useful in its own way. While jogging can sometimes bring pain anddiscomfort, it really offers you greater joy and satisfaction. So dont step back. _ I hope thesetip

39、s will help you prepare yourself for jogging and avoid some serious issues.A. Listen to your body signals.B. Never give in to difficulties while jogging.C. However, jogging without preparation will bring great harm.D. One of the best ways to prepare is to go to specialized (专门的) shops.E. Just go in

40、for jogging, but remember to follow the above rules.F. Therefore, you should make it a habit to warm up before jogging.G. Here are some basic rules to make jogging safe, useful and comfortable.三、完形填空（三、完形填空（15 空）空）A little boy almost considered himself as the most unfortunate child in the world beca

41、use a terribleillness made his leg lame (瘸的) . He1played with his classmates; when the teacher asked him toanswer questions, he always2his head without a word.One spring, the boys father got some saplings (树苗) and told his3to plant one each person. Thefather also4to buy a favourite gift for whoever

42、grew best. The boy also wanted to get hisfathers5But seeing his brothers and sisters carry water actively, he lost6So after watering it onceor twice, he never7it.A few days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was8to find that it appearedgreener and stronger than his sisters and

43、 brothers. His father9his promise, and said that he wouldsurely become an outstanding botanist (植物学家) when he10up.From then on, the little hoy slowly became11. One night, he suddenly recalled whatthe12teacher once said: Plants generally grow at night. Then he came to the courtyard andunexpectedly fo

44、und his father13under his tree with a big spoon. Suddenly, he understood his fatherhad been secretly watering his small tree!Decades passed. The little boy didnt become a botanist, but he was elected President of the UnitedStates. His name was Franklin Delano Roosevelt.14is the best nutrition (营养) o

45、f life; even if it is just one spoonful of clear 15, it can makethe tree of life lively.1.A. alwaysB. seldomC. frequentlyD. sometimes2.A. loweredB. raisedC. keptD. nodded3.A. daughtersB. sonsC. childrenD. neighbours4.A. demandedB. promisedC. agreedD. wished5.A. giftB. praiseC. toolD. help6.A. touchB

46、. sightC. heartD. face7.A. looked afterB. looked forC. looked aroundD. looked into8.A. disappointedB. excitedC. worriedD. surprised9.A. changedB. madeC. keptD. broke10.A. grewB. wokeC. gaveD. stayed11.A. hopelessB. optimisticC. guiltyD. generous12.A. historyB. physicsC. chemistryD. biology13.A. work

47、ingB. restingC. sleepingD. singing14.A. HelpB. LoveC. WorkD. Promise15.A. sandB. soupC. soilD. water四、语法填空四、语法填空On Sept 19, 2014, Alibaba went public on the New York Stock Exchange(纽约证券交易所), whichshows that Ma Yun has done his business _(successful). This short Chinese man seems tobe the _(tall) man

48、 in the world right now.Ma Yun used to be an English teacher who led _ easy life. When he was twelve, hefound that English was very interesting. Every morning he got up at 5 am and then ran to a hotel near theWest Lake, _ he could communicate with foreign visitors in English. The experiencemade him

49、a fantastic English speaker and often deliver English speeches without _ (refer)to his notes. In a trip to the US in 1995, Ma had access to the Internet _ chance. _ was after he returned home that Ma set up a website and created his own companyAlibaba in Hangzhou. He was so _(devote) to his work tha

50、t he _(name)Crazy Jack Ma. In my opinion, his _(curious) and determination made Alibaba theworlds largest e-commerce company.五、书面表达五、书面表达8.假定你是李华,你的澳大利亚笔友 Jenny 来信询问你最喜欢的科学家,请你根据下面的写作提示,给他写一封回信。内容包括:1. 屠呦呦,1930 年出生于浙江;2.长期致力于研究疟疾(malaria),因发现青霉素(artemisinin) 而荣获 2015 年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖;3. 是第一位获得科学类诺贝尔奖的中国科